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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 107
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 168
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 178
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 328
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 345
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 355
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369Cadillac XTS Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 5/19/15
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Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem, and XTS are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant: Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23180157 A First Printing
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Danger, Warning, and Caution Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{ Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
{ Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information. * : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information. 0 : Shown when there is more information on another page — “see page.”
Introduction
Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® (if equipped) $ : Brake System Warning Light I : Certified Technician " : Charging System I : Cruise Control ` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited H : Flammable . : Fuel Gauge
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+ : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 15
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 21
Side Blind ZoneAlert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 22
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic ParkingAssist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Universal Remote System . . . . . 23
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Performance and MaintenanceTraction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 175. 2. Electric Parking Brake 0 201. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 165. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 137
(If Equipped).3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 160.
4.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0 164. Instrument Cluster 0 115. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 134.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 109.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 164. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 229. Lane Keeping Assist (LKA). See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 230. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 203.
Infotainment 0 168.
7. 8. Glove Box Button. See Glove
Box 0 104. Parking Assist Button. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217. Automatic Parking Assist (APA) Button. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
10.
System 0 169. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Storage 0 103 (If Equipped). Wireless Charging Pad (If Equipped) (Out of View). See Wireless Charging 0 113.
11. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 197.
12. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 190.
13. Steering Wheel Controls 0 108. 14. Horn 0 109.
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15. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 108.
16. Cruise Control 0 206.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 208
(If Equipped). Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 223 (If Equipped). Phone Button. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in the infotainment manual. Heated Steering Wheel 0 108
(If Equipped).17. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 125.
18. Hood Release. See Hood
19.
0 245. Instrument Panel Storage 0 103.
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Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter may be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Q : Press to lock all doors. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors, depending on the vehicle personalization settings. See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 150.
7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm. X : Press twice quickly to release the trunk.
Press the key release button near the bottom of the transmitter to remove the key. The key can be used for the driver door. See Keys 0 27 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
Remote Vehicle Start The engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press and release Q on the
2.
RKE transmitter. Immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. Remote start can be extended. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 34.
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Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: . Use the key in the driver door.
The key cylinder is covered by a cap. See Door Locks 0 36.
. From the inside, to lock a door
push down on the door lock knob on top of the door. To unlock a door, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and again to open it.
Power Door Locks
. From the outside, press Q or K
on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
From the outside, if the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access, press the button on the door handle when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within range to unlock it. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
To open the trunk, press | from inside the vehicle or press X twice quickly on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate after unlocking all doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28 and Trunk 0 40.
Windows
Trunk
. From the inside, press Q or K.
See Power Door Locks 0 38.
The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
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or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 194. The power window switches on the driver door control all the windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Power Windows 0 46.
Seat Adjustment
Uplevel Seat Adjustment If equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features.
Uplevel Seat Control
1. Feature Select 2. Up 3. Rearward 4. Down 5. Forward . Move Feature Select (1) to
display seat adjustments on the center stack. Press and release or hold to scroll through features.
. Press Up (2) to make upward
adjustments of the selected feature.
. Press Rearward (3) to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature.
. Press Down (4) to make
downward adjustments of the selected feature.
. Press Forward (5) to make forward adjustments of the selected feature.
Power Seat Adjustment
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar
To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
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. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
. Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 56. Lumbar and Bolster Support
Uplevel Seat Adjustment If equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features. To adjust lumbar support, if equipped:
. Press and release or hold
Feature Select (1) to scroll to lumbar support on the center stack.
. Press Forward (5) or
Rearward (3) to adjust lumbar forward or rearward.
. Press Up (2) or Down (4) to
adjust lumbar up or down. See Lumbar Adjustment 0 56. To adjust bolster support, if equipped:
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. Press Forward (5) or
Rearward (3) to adjust bolster support inward or outward. See Lumbar Adjustment 0 56. Upper Shoulder Support To adjust upper shoulder support, if equipped:
. Press and release or hold
Feature Select (1) to scroll to upper shoulder support on the center stack.
. Press Forward (5) or
Rearward (3) to adjust shoulder support forward or rearward.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 56.
. Press and release or hold
Feature Select (1) to scroll to bolster support on the center stack.
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Reclining Seatbacks
Massage
Memory Features
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar
Driver Seat Shown, Passenger
To adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 58.
Seat Similar
If equipped, the ignition must be on to use the massage feature. Massage may also be activated and adjusted as follows: 1. Turn the selection control (1) to
view massage options on the center stack display.
2. Select massage feature. 3. Press up or down to select
massage type. See Massage 0 62.
Driver Buttons Shown, Passenger
Buttons Similar
If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door and front passenger door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver and passenger seats. The driver memory buttons also store outside mirror and power tilt and telescoping steering column positions, and massage settings (if equipped). When Auto Memory Recall is enabled in the personalization menu, positions previously stored to
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memory buttons 1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition is changed from OFF to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. When Easy Exit Options is enabled in the personalization menu, the seats will move rearward when the ignition is changed to OFF and driver door is opened within a short time. See Memory Seats 0 59 and Vehicle Personalization 0 150.
Second Row Seats On some vehicles, either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. See Rear Seats 0 62.
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the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the front heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60.
Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See Head Restraints 0 53 and Power Seat Adjustment 0 56.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
If available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START. Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press C or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to
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Safety Belts
Passenger Sensing System
United States
The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 123.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirror
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts 0 65. . How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 66.
. Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 67. . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 91.
Canada
The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 78.
1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows to
move the mirror.
3. Move the selector switch to )
to deselect the mirror.
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The vehicle has manual folding mirrors or, if equipped, power folding mirrors. See Folding Mirrors 0 45. Interior Mirror
Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 46.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
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Press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamp The dome lamp is in the overhead console.
To change the dome lamp settings, press: OFF : Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. DOOR : The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened. ON : Turns the dome lamp on.
Reading Lamps There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps
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come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off:
Press the lamp lenses to turn the rear passenger reading lamps on or off. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 165.
Exterior Lighting
Press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp.
The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever. Turn the control to the following positions: O : Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
AUTO : Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls 0 160
. Turn and Lane-Change Signals0 164
. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 162
Windshield Wiper/Washer
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. Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
. Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to deactivate Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or off, see “Rain Sense Wipers” under Vehicle Personalization 0 150. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down. n L : Pull the lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 109.
With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to select the wiper speed. HI : Use for fast wipes. LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Use this setting for intermittent wipes or Rainsense™, if equipped. For intermittent wipes, move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If equipped with Rainsense, move the windshield wiper lever to INT and turn the x INT band to adjust the sensitivity to moisture. . Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
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Climate Controls
The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Climate Control Buttons
7. Defrost 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control 3. OFF (Fan) 4. Driver and Passenger Heated
and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)
5. Recirculation 6. Rear Window Defogger
Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. Fan Control 4. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) 6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button)
7. Rear (Rear Climate Control
Touch Screen)
8. Air Delivery Mode Control
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See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 169 and Rear Climate Control System 0 174 (if equipped).
Information Center (DIC) message indicates the gear the vehicle is in. See Manual Mode 0 199.
Transmission
Tap Shift
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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.
Tap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in M (Manual Mode). If equipped, the controls are on the back of the steering wheel. Tap the left control to downshift, and the right control to upshift. A Driver
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Cruise Control
J : Press to turn the system on and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when turned on. +RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press the control up briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If the cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the first detent. To increase speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press +RES up to the second detent. SET− : Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If the cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. To decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− down to the first detent. To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press SET− down to the second detent. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control 0 206 or Adaptive Cruise Control 0 208 (if equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.
y or z : Move SEL up or down to go to the previous or next selection. S or T : Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press S to go back to the previous menu. SEL : Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 134.
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator, V, when a vehicle is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 223.
Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it also has FAB, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). When the system detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into, it can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the
vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear. See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System 0 225.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound or the driver seat will pulse. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 229.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane
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marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph). See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 229 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 230.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If equipped, SBZA will detect moving vehicles in the next lane over in the vehicle's side blind zone area. When this happens, the SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 227.
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Surround Vision If equipped, views around the vehicle display on the center stack to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers. See “Surround Vision” under Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217. Front Vision Camera If equipped, a view of the area in front of the vehicle displays on the center stack to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers. See “Front Vision Camera” under Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System If equipped, the RCTA system uses a triangle with an arrow displayed on the RVC screen to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound, or the driver seat will pulse. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217.
Parking Assist If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object.
The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) If equipped, the APA system helps to search for and maneuver the vehicle into parallel or perpendicular parking spots using automatic steering, DIC displays, and beeps. When the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph), press O to enable the system. See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)” under Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217.
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) it also has the RAB system, which is designed to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by backing crashes when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). If the
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system detects the vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a crash with a detected object behind your vehicle in your path, it may automatically brake hard to a stop. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217.
Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle has three accessory power outlets:
Inside the front storage area below the climate control system. Inside the center console. . On the rear of the center
console.
Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet. See Power Outlets 0 111.
Universal Remote System
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See Universal Remote System 0 157.
Sunroof For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Ignition Positions 0 190 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 194.
If equipped, this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you with programming the Universal Remote system.
1. ~ Sunroof Switch 2. Q Sunshade Switch
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Sunroof Switch Vent Feature : Press and hold the front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press and hold the rear of ~ to close the vent. Comfort Stop Feature : This feature stops the sunroof from opening fully. Press and release the rear of ~ to open the sunroof to the comfort open position. Press the rear of ~ again to open the sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not fully open when the comfort feature is pressed the second time, the sunshade will open fully. Express Close : Press and release the front of ~ to express close the sunroof.
Sunshade Switch Open/Close : Press and hold the front or rear of Q to open or close the sunshade to the desired position.
Express Open/Express Close : Press and release the rear or front of Q to express open or express close the sunshade. If the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will express close within a few inches of the opened sunroof. See Sunroof 0 50.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system also turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . To turn off traction control, press and release the g button on the center stack. i comes on in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages 0 147.
. To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the g button on the center stack, until i and g come on in the
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instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages 0 147.
. Press and release the g button again to turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 203.
Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 186. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 287.
Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
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Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Using the DIC controls on the
right side of the steering wheel, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 134. When remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages 0 143.
2. Press SEL on the DIC controls
and hold SEL down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100%. Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition on with the
engine off.
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2. Fully press and release the
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
. Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Service U.S.: 1-800-224-1400
Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
New vehicles are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program. See Roadside Service 0 348.accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 252.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
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Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 46
Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . 49Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Keys and Locks
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Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.
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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 34
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 38
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 42
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 43Exterior Mirrors
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driver door and for locking the rear seatbacks so they cannot be folded. See Rear Seats 0 62. To remove the key, press the button near the bottom of the transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. See your dealer if a new key is needed. Contact Roadside Service if locked out of the vehicle. See Roadside Service 0 348. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 359.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 355.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within range. See “Keyless Access Operation” following. The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
There is a key inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter that is used for locking/unlocking the
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Other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter.
Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on the second press to indicate locking. See Vehicle Personalization 0 150. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock and the driver door will immediately unlock if Unlocked Door Anti Lock-Out is
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enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 150. If the passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. Pressing Q may also arm the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 42. If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding Q for one second will fold the mirrors. The auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 150. K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the personalization settings. See Vehicle Personalization 0 150. When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night, the headlamps and back-up lamps will come on for about 30 seconds to light your approach to the vehicle. The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization 0 150. Pressing K will disarm the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 42.
If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding K for one second will unfold the mirrors. The auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 150. On some models, pressing and holding K will open all of the windows. Windows will not operate unless remote window operation is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 150. / (Remote Start) : If equipped, press and release Q and then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 34. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm) : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold 7 for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the
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turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. X (Remote Trunk Release) : Press twice quickly to release the trunk. Keyless Access Operation The Keyless Access system allows the doors and trunk to be locked and unlocked without pressing the RKE transmitter button. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be a button on the outside door handles. Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock press from the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization 0 150.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within range of the door handle, pressing the lock/ unlock button on the driver door
handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed again within five seconds, all passenger doors will unlock.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:
It has been more than five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press.
. Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has been
opened and all doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within range of the door handle, pressing the lock/ unlock button on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur: . The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has been
opened and all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking This feature will lock the vehicle several seconds after all doors are closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed or none remain in the interior.
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If other electronic devices interfere with the RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. If passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle. To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization 0 150.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking Feature Temporarily disable the passive locking by pressing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds, or until three chimes are heard. Passive locking will then remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
Keyless Trunk Opening Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate to open the trunk when the RKE transmitter is in range.
Keyed Access To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery, see Door Locks 0 36. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter.
To program, the vehicle must be off and all transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you. 1. Open the center console
storage area and the storage tray.
2. Place the recognized
transmitter(s) in the pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area between the driver and front passenger seats.
3. Remove the key lock cylinder
cap. See Door Locks 0 36. Insert the vehicle key into the
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key lock cylinder on the driver door handle. Then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position, five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.
4. Replace the recognized
transmitter with a new transmitter. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket.
5. Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and press K or Q on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/ STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the
transmitter.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This feature is not available in Canada. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes
to complete. The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be programmed must be with you. 1. Remove the key lock cylinder
cap. See Door Locks 0 36. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle; then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the
DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The DIC display will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the
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vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
5. Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and press K or Q on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/ STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the
transmitter.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak, or if there is interference with the signal, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER
4. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area between the driver and front passenger seats. The storage area will need to be opened to access the transmitter pocket.
POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE when you try to start the vehicle. See Key and Lock Messages 0 144. To start the vehicle: 1. Open the center console
storage area and the storage tray.
2. Place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START/ STOP button.
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Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery Replacement
1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
2. Separate the two halves of the
transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom center of the transmitter. Do not use the key slot.
3. Remove the old battery. Do not
4.
use a metal object. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Align the front and back
housing then snap the transmitter together.
Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle.
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/ (Remote Vehicle Start) : This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. If equipped, heated and ventilated front seats may also come on if enabled in vehicle personalization. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60 and Vehicle Personalization 0 150
The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear window defogger may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not come on during remote start. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel.The RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 28.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1. Press and release Q on the
