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Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/30/14

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

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Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

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Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-13

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-20

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-26

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-40

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-62

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-63

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66

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Page 1 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/30/14 Black plate (1,1) 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/30/14 Black plate (2,1) 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ..11-1 Maintenance Schedule ..11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts .
Page 3 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/30/14 Black plate (3,1) Introduction Refer to the purchase Warning documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the Warning indicates a hazard that features. could result in injury or death.
Page 4: Index
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/30/14 Black plate (4,1) Introduction Symbols : Audio Steering Wheel Controls : Brake System Warning Light The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of : Charging System text. Symbols are shown along with...
Page 5: In Brief
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing Side Blind Zone System ..... 1-10 Alert (SBZA) .
Page 6: Instrument Panel
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 7 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-8. 7. Infotainment on page 7-1. 13. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2. 2. Electric Parking Brake on 8. Glove Box Button. See Glove page 9-24.
Page 8: Initial Drive Information
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief Initial Drive Remote Vehicle Start : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. Press and Information If equipped with remote start, the...
Page 9 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks unlock it. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on To cancel a remote start, do any of page 2-2.
Page 10 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The power window switches on the Seat Adjustment System Operation on page 2-2 and driver door control all the windows.
Page 11 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief See Power Seat Adjustment on See Lumbar Adjustment on Uplevel Seat Adjustment page 3-6. page 3-7. Uplevel Seat Control Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Base Base Shown, Uplevel Similar 1.
Page 12: Memory Features
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief If equipped, the ignition must be on Massage Massage On/Off (6) may be used to use all uplevel seat features. for a limited amount of time with the vehicle ignition in OFF.
Page 13 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief memory buttons also store outside Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the mirror and power tilt and telescoping highest setting. With each press of Seats steering column positions.
Page 14 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/24/14 1-10 In Brief Lower Anchors and Tethers for See Head Restraints on page 3-2 Mirror Adjustment Children (LATCH System) on and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-44.
Page 15 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief 1-11 Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.
Page 16: Exterior Lighting
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/24/14 1-12 In Brief Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened.
Page 17 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief 1-13 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move : Turns on the headlamps the lever down. For several wipes, together with the parking lamps and hold the lever down.
Page 18 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/24/14 1-14 In Brief Climate Controls The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Touch Screen Controls 1.
Page 19: Vehicle Features
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief 1-15 See Dual Automatic Climate Control Tap Shift allows the driver to Vehicle Features System on page 8-1 and Rear manually control the automatic Climate Control System on page 8-6 transmission.
Page 20: Cruise Control
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/24/14 1-16 In Brief Cruise Control increase speed to the next 5 km/h Driver Information (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, Center (DIC) press +RES up to the second detent.
Page 21 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief 1-17 SEL: Press to open a menu or Lane Departure See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) select a menu item. Press and hold on page 9-50.
Page 22: Parking Assist
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/24/14 1-18 In Brief Parking Assist crashes when the vehicle is shifted Power Outlets into R (Reverse). If the system If equipped, Rear Parking The accessory power outlet can be...
Page 23: Maintenance
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief 1-19 the comfort open position. Press the Performance and rear of again to open the Maintenance sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not fully open when the comfort feature...
Page 24: Tire Pressure Monitor
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/24/14 1-20 In Brief To turn off both traction control tires. If the warning light comes on, to change the engine oil and filter. and StabiliTrak, press and hold...
Page 25: Driving For Better Fuel
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/24/14 In Brief 1-21 When road and weather The oil life system can also be reset conditions are appropriate, use as follows: cruise control. 1. Turn the ignition on with the Always follow posted speed engine off.
Page 26 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/24/14 1-22 In Brief NOTES...
Page 27: Windows
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-18 Windows Power Mirrors .
Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the location. Other driver door and for locking the rear vehicles or objects may be seatbacks so they cannot be folded.
Page 29 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows enabled. See Unlocked Door Anti to indicate unlocking. See Remote Lock, Unlock, Start under Vehicle Lock Out under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-46. If the Personalization on page 5-46.
Page 30 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows least four seconds to start the vehicle has this feature, there will be engine from outside the vehicle a button on the outside front door using the RKE transmitter.
Page 31 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from If passive locking is enabled, the Keyed Access the Passenger Doors doors may lock with the RKE For accessing a vehicle with a dead transmitter inside the vehicle.
Page 32 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Starting the Vehicle with a Low Battery Replacement Transmitter Battery Caution If the transmitter battery is weak, or if there is interference with the...
Page 33: Remote Vehicle Start
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Press the button on the side of Remote Vehicle Start the transmitter near the bottom If equipped, this feature allows the and pull the key out.
Page 34 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows start to have the vehicle in view. can be requested, 30 seconds after 2. Immediately press and hold Check local regulations for any starting.
Page 35 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks Warning (Continued) Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if Warning Outsiders can easily enter...
Page 36 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/24/14 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Key Cylinder Access To access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the To replace the cap: open position.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Door Locks Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors. When is pressed on the power door lock switch, while the door is...
Page 38: Automatic Door Locks
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/24/14 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks If the vehicle is off with the RKE Safety Locks transmitter in the vehicle and the The doors will lock automatically...
Page 39: Doors
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 If the rear inside door handle is Doors Warning (Continued) being pulled when the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain...
Page 40 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/24/14 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Trunk Lock Release Emergency Trunk Release Handle Use the handle to assist in closing the trunk. Do not use the handle as a tie-down.
Page 41: Vehicle Security
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 There is a glow-in-the-dark Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured emergency trunk release handle on during the delay to arm the system.
Page 42: Immobilizer Operation
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/24/14 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows will bypass the 30-second delay Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper and immediately arm the alarm Condition To disarm the alarm system or turn system.
Page 43 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 If the engine does not start and the It is possible for the immobilizer security light stays on, there is a system to learn new or replacement problem with the system.
Page 44: Exterior Mirrors
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/24/14 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror Convex Mirrors The vehicle may have a driver exterior automatic dimming mirror that will automatically adjust for the Caution glare of headlamps behind.
Page 45: Folding Mirrors
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Folding Mirrors 2. Press the down arrow to fold the The mirror(s) return to the original mirrors. position when: Manual Folding Mirrors 3.
Page 46: Interior Mirrors
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/24/14 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Automatic Dimming Warning...
Page 47 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and Warning lowered all the way without holding the switch.
Page 48 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/24/14 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming the Power Window Operation from Window Lockout Windows Outside the Vehicle If the vehicle battery has been The vehicle may be equipped with a recharged or disconnected, or is not remote venting window feature.
Page 49: Rear Window Sunshade
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 If the indicator light flashes, the Rear Window Sunshade When shifting the vehicle into feature may not be working properly. R (Reverse), the sunshade will...
Page 50: Roof
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/24/14 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Sunroof Switch Vent Feature: Press and hold the Sunroof front of to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open For vehicles equipped with a approximately 38 cm (15 in).
Page 51 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/24/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Sunshade Switch Open/Close: Press and hold the front or rear of to open or close the sunshade to the desired position.
Page 52 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/24/14 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 53 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 3-34 Safety Belts .
Page 54: Seats And
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 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.
Page 55 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is The vehicle's rear seats have locked in place.
Page 56: Seat Adjustment
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints When an occupant or child restraint Front Seats is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the full upright Seat Adjustment position.
Page 57 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints Move Feature Select (1) to Lumbar and Bolster Support To adjust bolster support, display seat adjustments on the if equipped: To adjust lumbar support, center stack.
Page 58: Power Seat Adjustment
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints Upper Shoulder Support Power Seat Adjustment To adjust upper shoulder support, if equipped: Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 59: Lumbar Adjustment
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints Press and hold the control To adjust the lumbar support, see Reclining Seatbacks upward to raise or downward to Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-7.
Page 60: Memory Seats
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats 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.
Page 61 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions If the vehicle is ON and in P (Park), To save positions to the (Exit) press and release 1, 2, or...
Page 62 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-10 Seats and Restraints Press on the RKE transmitter Easy Exit Recall (Driver Only) Obstructions when the driver door is If programmed on in the vehicle If something has blocked the driver already open.
Page 63: Heated And Ventilated Front
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-11 If the memory position is still not cooled. When a heated seat is recalling, see your dealer for turned on, the symbol turns red.
Page 64: Massage
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-12 Seats and Restraints the heated or ventilated seat button Massage Press Massage On/Off (6) to recall to use the heated or ventilated seats the last massage type and intensity.
Page 65: Rear Seats
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Rear Seats To fold the seatback: Raising the Seatback Folding the Seatback Warning Either side of the seatback can be If either seatback is not locked, it folded for more cargo space.
Page 66: Rear Seat Armrest
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-14 Seats and Restraints To raise a seatback: To lock or unlock a seatback: Rear Seat Armrest 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place.
Page 67: Heated Rear Seats
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Heated Rear Seats With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, Rear Seat press to heat the left or right Pass-Through Door outboard seat cushion and Warning seatback.
Page 68: Safety Belts
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed.
Page 69: How To Wear Safety Belts
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-17 safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all regions, the safety belts makes such good law requires wearing safety sense.
Page 70: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-18 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest. the belt across you. Do not let it...
Page 71 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-19 To 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.
Page 72 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-20 Seats and Restraints pretensioners cannot be seen, they some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide are part of the safety belt assembly.
Page 73 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Warning (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3.
Page 74: Safety Belt Use During
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-22 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a crash. They can rip apart under guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap impact forces.
Page 75: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced.
Page 76 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-24 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the front the risk of injury from the force of an Warning (Continued) outboard passenger and the inflating bag, all airbags must inflate passenger seated directly very quickly to do their job.
Page 77: Where Are The Airbags
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Where Are the Airbags? Warning (Continued) Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with...
Page 78 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-26 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, The driver knee airbag is below the Side Similar Passenger Side Similar steering column. The front outboard...
Page 79: When Should An Airbag
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-27 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down.
Page 80: What Makes An Airbag
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-28 Seats and Restraints Seat-mounted side impact airbags In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, are designed to inflate in moderate...
Page 81: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-29 What Will You See after threshold. You can lock the doors, Warning and turn off the interior lamps, and an Airbag Inflates?
Page 82: Passenger Sensing
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-30 Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may an airbag system will not work The passenger sensing system also occur from the front outboard properly. See your dealer for turns off the front outboard passenger airbag.
Page 83 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-31 There is a critical problem with Warning Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child...
Page 84 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-32 Seats and Restraints off the front outboard passenger If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child frontal airbag and knee airbag,...
Page 85 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-33 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material in the Index for additional information about the importance of...
Page 86: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-34 Seats and Restraints lit, and the airbag readiness light an unoccupied seat. If this is not Warning on the instrument panel will also desired, remove the object from be lit.
Page 87: Airbag System Check
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-35 diagnostic module, steering wheel, could either prevent proper readiness light is working. See instrument panel, any airbag deployment of the passenger Airbag Readiness Light on...
Page 88: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-36 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service.
Page 89 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the...
Page 90: Infants And Young
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-38 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
Page 91 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Warning (Continued) Warning tightened around a child s neck, Never hold an infant or a child the only way to loosen the belt is while riding in a vehicle.
Page 92 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-40 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child Warning (Continued) Warning restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing the front outboard seat, always...
Page 93: Child Restraint Systems
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat...
Page 94: Where To Put The Restraint
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child Securing the Child within the restraint is not properly secured in...
Page 95 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Never put a rear-facing child seat in Child restraints and booster seats Warning (Continued) the front. This is because the risk to...
Page 96: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-44 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these...
Page 97 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).
Page 98: System
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-46 Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the lower The top tether anchors are under Securing a Child Restraint anchors, each rear anchor position the covers, behind the rear seat, on...
Page 99 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Warning Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) To reduce the risk of serious or the way back into the retractor, damage these parts. If necessary,...
Page 100 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-48 Seats and Restraints seating position. If you need to There are five lower LATCH anchors and child restraint attachments to install child restraints in both the in the rear seat.
Page 101 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-49 1.4. Attach and fasten the lower 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If the position you are using attachments on the child the top tether according to...
Page 102: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-50 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using If the position you are using head restraint and around does not have a headrest has an adjustable headrest...
Page 103: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-51 If the vehicle has the LATCH system Never put a rear-facing child seat in Warning (Continued) and it was being used during a the front.
Page 104 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-52 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the or around the restraint. The child child restraint say that the top strap restraint instructions will show must be anchored.
Page 105: (Rear Seat)
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) crc - 6/24/14 Seats and Restraints 3-53 7. Before placing a child in the If the child restraint has the LATCH child restraint, make sure it is system, see Lower Anchors and securely held in place.
Page 106 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-54 Seats and Restraints If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-42.
Page 107 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (55,1) crc - 6/24/14 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 Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-44.
Page 108 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (56,1) crc - 6/24/14 3-56 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 109: Instrument Panel Storage
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Storage Storage Storage To access, push on the cover and release. Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box .
Page 110: Glove Box
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 Storage Glove Box Armrest Storage Center Console Storage Rear To open, touch the button. Press the button and lift to access Pull up on the lever to access the If equipped, there is a compact disc the storage area.
Page 111: Additional Storage Features
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/24/14 Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs Push the cover forward to access. There are cupholders in the center There is a power outlet inside. To console. Push and release on the...
Page 112: Cargo Management
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/24/14 Storage Cargo Management into an envelope to hold smaller items inside. Do not use the net for System heavy loads. To open the cargo management system, push down on the rear of the handle, then lift the handle up.
Page 113: Instruments And Controls
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-16 Adaptive Forward Lighting Airbag Readiness Light ..5-17 (AFL) Light .
Page 114: Controls
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Messages ....5-43 The infotainment system can be Airbag System Messages .
Page 115: Horn
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls Horn INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move Wiper Parking the lever up to INT for intermittent If the ignition is put in OFF while the...
Page 116: Compass
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Wiper Arm Assembly Protection See Washer Fluid on page 10-21 for Control): Move the windshield information on filling the windshield When using an automatic car wash, washer fluid reservoir.
Page 117: Clock
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls vehicle for a short distance in an 2. Press Set Time, then press + or To set auto set: open area where it can receive a to increase or decrease hours 1.
Page 118: Power Outlets
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 3. Press Back to go back to the Caution previous menu. Hanging heavy equipment from Power Outlets the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the The accessory power outlet can be vehicle warranty.
Page 119: Cigarette Lighter
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls indicator light turns off. To reset the Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays circuit, unplug the item and plug it The vehicle has two cigarette If equipped with a removable back in or turn the Retained lighters;...
Page 120: Indicators
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle.
Page 121: Instrument Cluster
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Level...
Page 122 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-10 Instruments and Controls Uplevel, Balanced Configuration Shown...
Page 123 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Simple, Performance, Balanced, or Enhanced. Performance Configuration Balanced Configuration...
Page 124 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-12 Instruments and Controls Use the five-way control on the right Cluster Application Displays recent calls, select from favorites, side of the steering wheel to move or scroll through contacts.
Page 125: Speedometer
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Display Layout: Press SEL while Odometer Caution Display Layout is highlighted to The odometer shows how far the change the configuration of the...
Page 126: Fuel Gauge
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-14 Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge Uplevel Balanced Configuration, Uplevel Simple and Enhanced Performance Similar Configurations Base Level When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank.
Page 127: Engine Coolant Temperature
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge:...
Page 128: Gauge
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-16 Instruments and Controls Under some driving conditions, See Engine Overheating on If the driver safety belt is buckled, including those listed below, it is page 10-19 for more information.
Page 129: Airbag Readiness Light
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the passenger safety belt is If there is a problem with the airbag buckled, neither the chime nor the system, a Driver Information Center light comes on.
Page 130: Charging System Light
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-18 Instruments and Controls light either the on or off symbol, to go out when the engine is started. Warning let you know the status of the front...
Page 131 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-19 of the vehicle to ensure emissions assists the service technician in Caution (Continued) are at acceptable levels, helping to correctly diagnosing any maintain a clean environment.
Page 132 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-20 Instruments and Controls Avoid hard accelerations. on page 9-54. The diagnostic proper test equipment and system can detect if the adapter diagnostic tools to fix any Avoid steep uphill grades.
Page 133: Brake System Warning
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-21 The vehicle may not pass system readiness, your dealer This light comes on briefly when the inspection if: can prepare the vehicle for vehicle is turned on.
Page 134: Electric Parking Brake
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-22 Instruments and Controls Electric Parking Brake Service Electric Parking message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake Light Brake Light System Messages on page 5-36.
Page 135: Lane Departure Warning
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-23 If the ABS light is the only light on, For some vehicles with the Lane If equipped, this indicator will the vehicle has regular brakes, but...
Page 136: Traction Control System
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-24 Instruments and Controls The traction off light comes on when This light comes on when the If the light does not come on, have the Traction Control System (TCS) StabiliTrak system is turned off.
Page 137: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Engine Coolant For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Caution (Continued) Monitor System (TPMS), this light Temperature Warning comes on briefly when the engine is...
Page 138: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-26 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light This light should come on briefly as It also comes on when the fuel tank the engine is started. If it does not is low on fuel.
Page 139: High-Beam On Light
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-27 High-Beam On Light Adaptive Forward Lamps On Reminder Lighting (AFL) Light This light comes on when the This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.
Page 140: Door Ajar Light
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-28 Instruments and Controls Adaptive Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is displayed in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.
Page 141: Dic Information Displays
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-29 4. Press SEL while an item is The Average Fuel Economy display : Press to move between shows the approximate average highlighted to select or deselect the interactive display zones in the that item.
Page 142 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-30 Instruments and Controls Average Fuel Economy (Base per hour (mph). This average is Distance to Destination: Shows Cluster): Shows the approximate calculated based on the various...
Page 143: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-31 switches to the gap setting page. other than when the oil has just Head-Up Display (HUD) This page shows the current gap been changed.
Page 144 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-32 Instruments and Controls Lane Departure Caution Low Fuel If you try to use the HUD image Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be...
Page 145 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-33 HUD Views information only appears on (Image Adjustment): Press vehicles that have these features, down or lift up to center the HUD There are four views in the HUD.
Page 146 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-34 Instruments and Controls All HUD views may briefly display Navigation information. The Care of the HUD audio information when the driver compass heading is displayed when...
Page 147: Vehicle Messages
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-35 HUD Troubleshooting Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Charging Messages Check that: Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or...
Page 148: Brake System Messages
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-36 Instruments and Controls TRANSPORT MODE ON STEP ON BRAKE TO SERVICE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message is displayed when the This message is displayed when vehicle is in transport mode.
Page 149: Door Ajar Messages
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-37 ADAPTIVE CRUISE NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS Door Ajar Messages TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE PEDAL APPLIED DOOR OPEN This message displays when This message displays when...
Page 150: Engine Cooling System
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-38 Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages IDLE ENGINE Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH...
Page 151: Engine Power Messages
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-39 message remains on, take the speed while this message is on, but NO REMOTE KEY WAS vehicle to your dealer for service.
Page 152: Lamp Messages
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-40 Instruments and Controls NUMBER OF KEYS AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL Object Detection System PROGRAMMED ON/OFF Messages This message displays when This message is displayed when the...
Page 153 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Heavy rain or snow is interfering braking functions of the Auto LANE DEPARTURE WARNING with the radar object detection or Collision Preparation feature. Some UNAVAILABLE camera performance.
Page 154 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-42 Instruments and Controls Assistance System when they are SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST SERVICE PARK ASSIST temporarily unavailable. The system SYSTEM This message displays if there is a does not need service.
Page 155: Ride Control System
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-43 (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert Ride Control System If the message still displays or (RCTA) features will not work. Take appears again when you begin Messages the vehicle to your dealer.
Page 156: Airbag System Messages
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-44 Instruments and Controls SERVICE TRACTION Airbag System Messages Starting the Vehicle CONTROL Messages SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays when there PRESS BRAKE TO START This message displays if there is a...
Page 157: Transmission Messages
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-45 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE You can receive more than one tire TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE pressure message at a time. The ENGINE This message displays when the DIC also shows the tire pressure system is learning new tires.
Page 158: Vehicle Speed Messages
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-46 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Speed Messages Window Messages Vehicle Personalization SELECTED SPEED LIMIT OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ EXCEEDED PASSENGER WINDOW Use the audio system controls to...
Page 159 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Audible Touch Feedback Personalization Menus Language (Language) Bose Audio Pilot The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from be available: the available language(s).
Page 160 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-48 Instruments and Controls Compensation Technology under Climate and Air Quality Auto Compartment Zone Temp Infotainment System Settings in Select and the following may This feature allows for selection of the infotainment manual.
Page 161 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Select Off or On. capability of the Auto Collision Rear Cross Traffic Alert Preparation feature. With the Alert & This allows the Rear Cross Traffic...
Page 162 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-50 Instruments and Controls Exit Lighting Auto Memory Recall visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They will return to their Vehicle Locator Lights This feature automatically recalls...
Page 163 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock When on, this feature will keep the This allows selection of which doors...
Page 164 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-52 Instruments and Controls Passive Door Lock Pair New Device Voice This feature can be turned on or off Select to pair a new device. See...
Page 165 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) crc - 6/24/14 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Display Rear Camera Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear all Select and the following may This allows for Rear Park Assist private information from the vehicle.
Page 166 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) crc - 6/24/14 5-54 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 167: Exterior Lamp Controls
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-8 Exit Lighting .
Page 168 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 Lighting The system detects a preceding Turning On and Enabling (Parking Lamps): Turns on the vehicle's taillamps. IntelliBeam parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps.
Page 169: Exterior Lamps Off
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/24/14 Lighting The high beams may not turn off The automatic high-beam This indicator light turns on in the automatically if the system cannot headlamps may need to be disabled...
Page 170: Automatic Headlamp
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/24/14 Lighting The parking brake is released or There is a light sensor on top of the The automatic headlamp system the vehicle is not in P (Park).
Page 171: Hazard Warning Flashers
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/24/14 Lighting To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change control to the AUTO position. Signals Moving the control out of the AUTO position will deactivate the system.
Page 172: Interior Lighting
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/24/14 Lighting The turn and lane-change signal Interior Lighting panel illumination control will set the can be turned off manually by lowest level to which the displays moving the lever back to its original will automatically be adjusted.
Page 173: Reading Lamps
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/24/14 Lighting To change the dome lamp settings, Reading Lamps press: There are reading lamps on the OFF: Turns the lamp off, even overhead console and over the rear when a door is open.
Page 174: Lighting Features
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/24/14 Lighting Lighting Features This feature can be changed. See Battery Power Protection Vehicle Locator Lights under The battery saver feature is Vehicle Personalization on Entry Lighting designed to protect the vehicle's page 5-46.
Page 175: Introduction
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio players, phone, and navigation Infotainment ....7-1 system.
Page 176 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 177: Climate Controls
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the Dual Automatic Climate Control heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Page 178 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 Climate Controls 8. Recirculation 8. Air Delivery Mode Control Climate Control Status Screen Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning, driver and passenger...
Page 179 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/24/14 Climate Controls When the indicator light is on or English units can be changed to When the passenger settings are AUTO is displayed on the touch...
Page 180 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/24/14 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: When recirculation, the air quality control (Defrost): Clears the the climate information is displayed, system may operate. To adjust the...
Page 181 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/24/14 Climate Controls humidity is detected, the climate The upper region of gridlines on the Driver and Passenger Heated and control system may adjust to Ventilated Seats (If Equipped):...
Page 182: Rear Climate Control System
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/24/14 Climate Controls Sensor Rear Climate Control (On/Off) System 5. Temperature Control If equipped, the rear climate control system is on the rear of the center console. The settings can be...
Page 183 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/24/14 Climate Controls 6. Front (Front Climate Control The SYNC button will be lit. Press +/ (Temperature Control): Press Touch Screen) the TEMP, MODE, or AUTO button...
Page 184: Air Vents
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/24/14 Climate Controls Keep the path under the front Air Vents seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the Adjustable air vents are in the vehicle more effectively.
Page 185: Maintenance
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/24/14 Climate Controls Maintenance During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants Passenger Compartment directly to the atmosphere is harmful Air Filter to the environment and may also...
Page 186 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/24/14 8-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 187: Driving And Operating
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Exhaust Driver Assistance Systems Engine Exhaust ....9-19...
Page 188: Driving Information
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-57...
Page 189: Defensive Driving
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating Focus on the task of driving. Keep pace with traffic. Warning If the engine ever stops while the Control of a Vehicle vehicle is being driven, brake...
Page 190: Off-Road Recovery
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating Antilock Brake System (ABS) If the vehicle seems harder to steer Caution (Continued) allows steering while braking. than normal when parking or driving...
Page 191: Loss Of Control
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids acceleration, or braking, one-eighth of a turn, until the...
Page 192: Hill And Mountain Roads
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating Check all fluid levels and brakes, There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and hydroplaning. The best advice is to transmission.
Page 193: Winter Driving
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning (Continued) on page 9-23 improves vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on loss of steering.
Page 194: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating Tie a red cloth to an outside If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) mirror. arrive, now and then when you run...
Page 195: Vehicle Load Limits
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating the vehicle out after a few tries, it Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) might need to be towed out. If the vehicle does need to be towed out,...
Page 196 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information positions (1), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label vehicle capacity weight (2) in Load Limit kilograms and pounds.
Page 197 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-11 and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 198 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined and cargo. Never exceed the weight of the driver, passengers, GVWR for the vehicle, or the and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating the vehicle's capacity weight.
Page 199: New Vehicle Break-In
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-13 If you put things inside the Starting and Warning (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, tools, Operating packages, or anything else Never stack heavier...
Page 200: Ignition Positions
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-14 Driving and Operating Pressing the button cycles it through If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the Caution (Continued) three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, ignition will return to ACC/...
Page 201: Starting The Engine
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-15 3. Come to a complete stop, shift ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Service Only Mode to P (Park), and turn the ignition Indicator Light): This mode allows This power mode is available for off.
Page 202 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-16 Driving and Operating Driver Information Center (DIC) Caution Caution will display a message. See Key and Lock Messages on Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the If you add electrical parts or page 5-39.
Page 203: Retained Accessory
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-17 try, to allow the cranking motor Power to the infotainment system Leaving the Vehicle with the to cool down. When the engine...
Page 204: Shifting Out Of Park
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-18 Driving and Operating If you have to leave the vehicle with If torque lock does occur, your If the vehicle has an uncharged the engine running, be sure the...
Page 205: Parking Over Things
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-19 Parking over Things Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings Warning in the vehicle body from Warning damage or aftermarket...
Page 206: Running The Vehicle While
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-20 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning While Parked Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the It is better not to park with the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully engine running.
Page 207 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-21 lever button pressed before shifting To rock the vehicle back and forth to Caution from P (Park) when the ignition is in get out of snow, ice, or sand without ON/RUN.
Page 208: Manual Mode
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-22 Driving and Operating Manual Mode When accelerating the vehicle from Caution a stop in snowy and icy conditions, Tap Shift you may want to shift into If the vehicle accelerates slowly, 2 (Second) gear.
Page 209: All-Wheel Drive
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-23 Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to...
Page 210: Electric Parking Brake
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-24 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Electric Parking Brake parking brake-related Driver leave enough room up ahead to Information Center (DIC) messages. stop, even with ABS.
Page 211: Brake Assist
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-25 flashing, have the vehicle serviced. EPB Release Caution (Continued) Do not drive the vehicle if the red To release the EPB: parking brake status light is flashing.
Page 212: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-26 Driving and Operating control module to supplement the forward or rearward, during vehicle Ride Control Systems power brake system under drive off. After the driver completely...
Page 213 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-27 StabiliTrak activates when the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. maintaining control. The vehicle is system senses a discrepancy See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on...
Page 214: Magnetic Ride Control
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-28 Driving and Operating Turning the Systems Off To turn off only TCS, press and and release the button. The and On release the button. The Traction...
Page 215: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-29 Sport: Use where road conditions driver enhanced control when If the compressor runs often for or personal preference demand cornering hard or completing a longer than one minute within the more control.
Page 216: Cruise Control
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-30 Driving and Operating Cruise Control automatically disengages. See (On/Off): Press to turn the Traction Control/Electronic Stability system on and off. A white indicator Control on page 9-26. If a collision...
Page 217 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-31 To increase vehicle speed in 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the set speed message appears on the small increments, briefly press...
Page 218: Adaptive Cruise Control
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-32 Driving and Operating To decrease the vehicle speed in Shift the transmission to While pressing the accelerator pedal small increments, briefly press N (Neutral). or shortly following the release to SET down to the first detent.
Page 219 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-33 maintain the selected following gap. Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) To disengage ACC, apply the brake. If ACC is controlling your vehicle Visibility is low, such as in this section.
Page 220 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-34 Driving and Operating 3. Press and release SET . (On/Off): Press to turn the (Cancel): Press to disengage system on or off. The indicator turns ACC without erasing the selected 4.
Page 221 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-35 Press and hold +RES up until Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While ACC is at a the desired set speed appears...
Page 222 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-36 Driving and Operating The speedometer reading can be back your vehicle will follow a When this condition occurs, the displayed in either English or metric vehicle detected ahead.
Page 223 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-37 No traffic or other objects are If this symbol is not displaying, ACC Warning (Continued) being detected. will not respond to or brake to vehicles ahead.
Page 224 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-38 Driving and Operating control. If stopped for more than Warning Warning two minutes or if the driver door is opened and the driver safety belt is...
Page 225 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-39 When following a vehicle and Other Vehicle Lane Changes Warning entering a curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and On curves, ACC may respond to accelerate to the set speed.
Page 226: Driver Assistance Systems
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-40 Driving and Operating Do not use ACC when driving on Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance steep hills or when towing a trailer. The camera sensor on the back of...
Page 227: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-41 Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into alert the driver of obstacles by...
Page 228 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-42 Driving and Operating the ground and below bumper level. Warning These detection distances may be shorter during warmer or humid The RVC system does not display weather.
Page 229 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-43 Beeps for Front Parking Assist are Warning higher pitched than for Rear Parking Assist. The Backing Warning System Backing Warning and Rear...
Page 230 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-44 Driving and Operating may automatically brake hard to a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a backing crash.
Page 231: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-45 from the back of the vehicle do not To turn the rear parking assist Forward Collision Alert move further back when a trailer is...
Page 232 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-46 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Warning (Continued) FCA is a warning system and or ice, or if the windshield is does not apply the brakes. When damaged.
Page 233 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-47 Collision Alert as needed. Cruise control may be Selecting the Alert Timing disengaged when the Collision Alert occurs. Tailgating Alert With Head-Up Display...
Page 234: System
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-48 Driving and Operating alert will occur. Consider traffic and Active Emergency Warning weather conditions when selecting Braking System the alert timing. The range of IBA may increase vehicle braking...
Page 235 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-49 happens, Automatic Braking may Warning Warning (Continued) engage the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. ACP is an emergency crash...
Page 236: Alert (Sbza)
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-50 Driving and Operating SBZA Detection Zones Warning Warning Using the Automatic Collision SBZA does not alert the driver to Preparation System while towing vehicles rapidly approaching...
Page 237 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-51 over that is in the side blind zone. SBZA can be disabled through serviced. The system may light up This indicates it may be unsafe to vehicle personalization.
Page 238: Warning (Ldw)
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-52 Driving and Operating When SBZA is disabled for any Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) reason other than the driver turning it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On Detect lane markings under occur.
Page 239: Fuel
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-53 If the LDW system is not functioning Fuel When LDW is on, is green if properly when lane markings are LDW is available to warn of a lane...
Page 240: Fuel Additives
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-54 Driving and Operating Use of Seasonal Fuels forming. Clean fuel injectors and Caution intake valves will allow the emission Use summer and winter fuels in the control system to work properly.
Page 241 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (55,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-55 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Warning (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds before removing the Keep sparks, flames, and nozzle.
Page 242: Filling A Portable Fuel
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (56,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-56 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank with a Portable 3. Remove and clean the funnel Warning (Continued) Gas Can adapter and return to the storage location.
Page 243: Trailer Towing
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (57,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-57 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle,...
Page 244 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (58,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-58 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Caution (Continued) amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer.
Page 245 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (59,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-59 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then the transmission to a lower gear if...
Page 246 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (60,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-60 Driving and Operating lubricant, belts, cooling system, and a trailer are all important. It can equipment, passengers, or cargo in brake system. It is a good idea to...
Page 247: Towing Equipment
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (61,1) crc - 6/24/14 Driving and Operating 9-61 Will any holes be made in the proper. If they are not, adjustments Trailer Brakes body of the vehicle when the might be made by moving some...
Page 248: Conversions And Add-Ons
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (62,1) crc - 6/24/14 9-62 Driving and Operating 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.
Page 249: Vehicle Care
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid ....10-23 Engine Compartment Fuse Battery .
Page 250: General Information
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Chains ....10-52 General Information not covered under the terms of the If a Tire Goes Flat .
Page 251: Vehicle Checks
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-3 Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts Hood and list the mileage and the date of To open the hood: any service work performed.
Page 252 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-4 Vehicle Care Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed...
Page 253: Engine Compartment Overview
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 254 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal page 10-13. (Battery Cover not Shown). See Jump Starting on 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir page 10-60.
Page 255 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-7 3.6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo...
Page 256: Engine Cover
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-8 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 11. Remote Positive (+) Terminal Engine Cover page 10-13. (Battery Cover not Shown). See Jump Starting on 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir page 10-60.
Page 257: Engine Oil
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-9 5. Reverse Steps 1 4 to reinstall Checking Engine Oil the engine cover. It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to...
Page 258 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-10 Vehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution with a clean paper towel or cloth, Selecting the right engine oil then push it back in all the way.
Page 259: Engine Oil Life System
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-11 Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never Caution dispose of oil by putting it in the Oil Flushes trash or pouring it on the ground, Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 260 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-12 Vehicle Care Change the oil as soon as possible How to Reset the Engine Oil changed. It cannot be reset within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
Page 261: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-13 Automatic Transmission When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: Cleaner/Filter Fluid Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the A transmission fluid leak is the only scheduled maintenance intervals.
Page 262 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-14 Vehicle Care 1. Screws Warning 2. Secondary Air Hose 3. Lower Air Duct Clamp Operating the engine with the air 4. Lower Electrical Connector cleaner/filter off can cause you or 5.
Page 263: Cooling System
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System Warning (Continued) The cooling system allows the and can cause injury. Keep engine to maintain the correct hands, clothing, and tools away working temperature.
Page 264: Engine Coolant
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-16 Vehicle Care problem with engine overheating, Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Caution drinkable water and DEX-COOL see Engine Overheating on page 10-19. coolant. If using this mixture, Using coolant other than nothing else needs to be added.
Page 265 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-17 The engine coolant surge tank and If no coolant is visible in the coolant Caution (Continued) surge tank or CAC bottle, add CAC bottle are in the engine...
Page 266 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-18 Vehicle Care 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly How to Add Coolant to the Warning counterclockwise. If a hiss is CAC Bottle heard, wait for that to stop.
Page 267: Engine Overheating
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-19 There are also engine hot Caution (Continued) messages that may be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Overheated Engine See Engine Cooling System Protection Operating Mode on Messages on page 5-38.
Page 268: Overheated Engine
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-20 Vehicle Care If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the Warning (Continued) with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while parked.
Page 269: Power Steering Fluid
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-21 indicates an overheat condition heard. A fluid loss in this system 6. Remove the cap again and look exists. Driving extended distances at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 270: Brakes
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-22 Vehicle Care temperature may fall below freezing, Brakes Caution use a fluid that has sufficient Disc brake pads have built-in wear protection against freezing. Do not use engine coolant...
Page 271: Brake Fluid
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-23 Some driving conditions or climates performance expected can change There are only two reasons why the can cause a brake squeal when the...
Page 272 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-24 Vehicle Care Warning Warning Caution (Continued) If brake fluid is spilled on the If too much brake fluid is added, it With the wrong kind of fluid in the...
Page 273: Starter Switch Check
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-25 All-Wheel Drive Warning Transfer Case Batteries have acid that can burn Under normal driving conditions, you and gas that can explode. transfer case fluid does not require...
Page 274: Function Check
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-26 Vehicle Care 2. Firmly apply both the parking 1. Before starting this check, be Park Brake and P (Park) brake and the regular brake. sure there is enough room...
Page 275: Wiper Blade Replacement
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-27 To check the P (Park) 3. With the latch open, pull the Caution (Continued) mechanism's holding ability: wiper blade down toward the With the engine running, shift to windshield far enough to release the windshield.
Page 276: Headlamp Aiming
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-28 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement For replacement of any LED lighting should need no further adjustment.
Page 277: License Plate Lamp
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-29 2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket turning counterclockwise and 2. Bulb pulling straight out of the lamp 3.
Page 278: Overload
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-30 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause Bulb Exterior Lamp Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Number some cases to remain off.
Page 279: Page 10-31, Instrument Panel Fuse
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-31 Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Caution Breakers Fuse Block Spilling liquid on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are component on the vehicle may protected from short circuits by a damage it.
Page 280 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-32 Vehicle Care J-Case Usage Fuses Retained Accessory Power Antilock Brake System Pump Electric Parking Brake Rear Window Defogger Brake Vacuum Assist Pump Cooling Fan K2...
Page 281 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-33 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Air Conditioning Run/Crank for Left Front Compressor Clutch Transmission Heated Seat Control Module and...
Page 282 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-34 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Micro Usage Relays Left High Intensity Adaptive Forward Discharge Lighting (AFL) Air Conditioning Headlamp Module Battery Compressor Clutch...
Page 283: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-35 Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Block Display, Instrument Cluster, Rear Seat Entertainment Power Outlet 1 Power Outlet 2 Body Control Module 1 Body Control...
Page 284: Block
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Relays Usage Airbag Glove Box Relay Glove Box Not Used Heater Ventilation Retained Accessory Air Conditioning Power/Accessory Controller Relay Pre-Fuse for Fuses...
Page 285 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuses Usage Semi-active Damping System Universal Garage Door Opener/Rain, Light and Humidity Sensor Not Used Side Blind Zone Not Used All-Wheel Drive...
Page 286: Wheels And Tires
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-38 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Mini Fuses Usage Relays Usage Not Used Not Used Tires Not Used Every new GM vehicle has J-Case Usage Leveling...
Page 287: All-Season Tires
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-39 See Tire Pressure for Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) High-Speed Operation on page 10-42 for inflation pressure and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can...
Page 288: Winter Tires
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-40 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the traction or performance as winter Tire Pressure same size, load range, and tires on snow or ice-covered roads.
Page 289 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-41 How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the Caution (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to comfort.
Page 290: Tire Pressure For
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-42 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P245/45R19 98V size Tire Pressure Monitor tires require inflation pressure High-Speed Operation System adjustment when driving the vehicle...
Page 291: Operation
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-43 tires of a different size than the size responsibility to maintain correct tire telltale after replacing one or more indicated on the vehicle placard or...
Page 292 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-44 Vehicle Care pressure levels can be viewed. For The TPMS can warn about a low additional information and details tire pressure condition but it does...
Page 293 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-45 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio...
Page 294 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-46 Vehicle Care using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Use the five-way DIC control on 8. Proceed to the passenger side following order: driver side front tire,...
Page 295: Tire Inspection
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-47 The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection See When It Is Time for New or other damage that cannot Tires on page 10-48 and Wheel...
Page 296: When It Is Time For New Tires
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-48 Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure on Warning (Continued) page 10-40 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt.
Page 297: Buying New Tires
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-49 equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size.
Page 298 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-50 Vehicle Care Winter tires with the same speed If the vehicle tires must be Warning rating as the original equipment replaced with a tire that does not...
Page 299: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-51 Different Size Tires and or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is Warning (Continued) vibrating when driving on a smooth Wheels road, the tires and wheels may need specific wheel and tire systems to be rebalanced.
Page 300: Tire Chains
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-52 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Using the wrong replacement parts. The area damaged by the wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel tire chains could cause loss of Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous.
Page 301: If A Tire Goes Flat
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-53 If a Tire Goes Flat Warning Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire.
Page 302: Tire Changing
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-54 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Changing Warning use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement of Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
Page 303 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (55,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-55 Removing the Flat Tire and 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before Warning proceeding.
Page 304 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (56,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-56 Vehicle Care Warning Caution Lifting a vehicle and getting under Make sure that the jack lift head it to do maintenance or repairs is is in the correct position or you dangerous without the may damage your vehicle.
Page 305 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (57,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-57 Warning (Continued) Warning an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts towel can be used; however, use...
Page 306 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (58,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-58 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Warning (Continued) and Tools aftermarket manufacturer when Warning using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Storing a jack, a tire, or other...
Page 307: Compact Spare Tire
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (59,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-59 1. Turn the wrench Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of counterclockwise to remove the the spare tire, have the standard tire fastener rod.
Page 308: Jump Starting
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (60,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-60 Vehicle Care Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting Caution wheel with other wheels or tires. For more information about the They will not fit. Keep the spare tire...
Page 309 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (61,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-61 The vehicle has a remote The vehicle has a remote negative 1. Clips positive (+) terminal under a trim ( ) ground location. It is located on 2.
Page 310 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (62,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-62 Vehicle Care Caution Caution (Continued) Warning If the other vehicle does not have warranty. Whenever possible, turn Using a match near a battery can a 12-volt system with a negative off or unplug all accessories on cause battery gas to explode.
Page 311: Towing The Vehicle
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (63,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-63 9. Start the engine in the vehicle Towing the Vehicle Warning with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at...
Page 312: Recreational Vehicle
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (64,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-64 Vehicle Care Is the proper towing equipment Recreational Vehicle Caution going to be used? See your Towing dealer or trailering professional Improper use of the tow eye can...
Page 313 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (65,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-65 Dolly Towing from the Front 4. Firmly set the parking brake. Caution (Front-Wheel Drive) 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to...
Page 314: Appearance Care
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (66,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-66 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing from the Front Dolly Towing from the Rear Appearance Care (All-Wheel Drive) Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Page 315 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (67,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-67 washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 316 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (68,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-68 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution (Continued) vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and steel. To prevent damage always Stripes may damage it.
Page 317 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (69,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-69 Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a covers while the lamps are clean cloth. See Recommended...
Page 318 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (70,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-70 Vehicle Care silicone grease on weatherstrips Caution Caution (Continued) with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses or squeak.
Page 319: Interior Care
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (71,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-71 Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following dust from knobs and crevices on the Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster.
Page 320 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (72,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-72 Vehicle Care Interior Glass Coated Moldings To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned.
Page 321 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (73,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-73 cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Caution Caution (Continued) hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage.
Page 322: Floor Mats
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (74,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-74 Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for Caution Warning proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 323 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (75,1) crc - 6/24/14 Vehicle Care 10-75 The driver side floor mat is held in place by button-type retainers. Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and remove.
Page 324 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (76,1) crc - 6/24/14 10-76 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 325: Service And Maintenance
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep Maintenance the vehicle in good condition, see Caution your dealer.
Page 326: Maintenance Schedule
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 11-2 Service and Maintenance Rotation of New Tires Maintenance Warning (Continued) Tire rotation is not recommended if Schedule the vehicle has different size tires If in doubt, see your dealer to on the front and rear wheels.
Page 327 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/24/14 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Body hinges and latches, key system whenever the oil is changed. damaged wiper blade lock cylinders, folding seat See Engine Oil Life System on replacement.
Page 328 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/24/14 11-4 Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Once a Year Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles See Starter Switch Check on Passenger compartment air filter Every Service page 10-25.
Page 329 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/24/14 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Replace brake fluid (or every Engine drive belts inspection for three years, whichever occurs fraying, excessive cracks, first). or obvious damage (or every...
Page 330: Lubricants, And Parts
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/24/14 11-6 Service and Maintenance 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.
Page 331: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/24/14 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meeting Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 332 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/24/14 11-8 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 3.6L (LF3) 12642791 41-118 3.6L (LFX) 12622561 41-109 Wiper Blades Driver Side 65 cm (25.6 in)
Page 333: Maintenance Records
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/24/14 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 334 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/24/14 11-10 Service and Maintenance NOTES...
Page 335: Technical Data
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine,...
Page 336: Vehicle Data
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 337 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/24/14 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 3.6L 306 kW@ 6000 rpm @1900 0.75 0.90 mm V6 Engine (LF3) (410 hp@6000 rpm) 5600 rpm (0.030 .035 in)
Page 338: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/24/14 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 339: Customer Information
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/24/14 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Information Radio Frequency Privacy Identification (RFID) The vehicle has a number of Customer Information RFID technology is used in some...
Page 340: Event Data Recorders
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/24/14 13-2 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the...
Page 341 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (1,1) INDEX Appearance Care Airbag System (cont'd) What Makes an Airbag Exterior ..... 10-66 Accessories and Inflate? .
Page 342 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-30 Check Back-up Lamps ... . . 10-28 Engine Light .
Page 343 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Control Driving Traction and Electronic Assistance Systems ..9-45 Danger, Warnings, and Stability .....9-26 Characteristics and Cautions .
Page 344 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Electrical System Engine (cont'd) Drive Belt Routing ... .12-4 Engine Compartment Features Fuse Block ....10-31 Exhaust .
Page 345 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Fuel (cont'd) Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Tachometer ....5-13 Flash-to-Pass .
Page 346 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (6,1) INDEX LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..3-44 Ignition Positions ....9-14 Lamps LED Lighting .
Page 347 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Lights (cont'd) Loss of Control ....9-5 Messages (cont'd) Door Ajar .....5-37 Engine Oil Pressure .
Page 348 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Mirrors (cont'd) Operating Mode Personalization Heated ..... . .2-19 Overheated Engine Vehicle .
Page 349 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Rear Seats ....3-13 Retained Accessory Safety Belts (cont'd) Reminders .
Page 350 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX Sun Visors ..... 2-23 Service ......8-9...
Page 351 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Traction Control/Electronic Vehicle (cont'd) Security ..... .2-15 Inflation Monitor System .
Page 352 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ....10-51 Different Size .