2013 CADILLAC XTS seats

Black plate (60,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
3-60 Seats and Restraints
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Black plate (45,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
Instruments and Controls 5-45
Climate and Air Quality
Select the Climate and Air Quality
menu and the following may be
displayed:
.Auto Fan Max Speed
.Air Quality Sensor
.Auto Compartment Zone Temp
.Auto Cooled Seats
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Max Speed
This feature will set the maximum
auto fan speed.
Press Auto Fan Max Speed. Press
to select Low, Medium, or High.
Press
0to go back to the
last menu.
Air Quality Sensor
This allows for selection of air
quality sensor operation at high or
low sensitivity. Only vehicles with
the dual automatic climate control
will have this option. Press Air Quality Sensor. Press to
select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High
Sensitivity. Press
0to go back to
the last menu.
Auto Compartment Zone Temp
This feature allows for selection of
the compartment zone temperature
setting when the vehicle is
restarted.
Press Auto Compartment Zone
Temp. Press to select Single Zone,
Dual Zone, or Last Setting. Press
0
to go back to the last menu.
Auto Cooled Seats
When on, this feature will turn the
cooled seats on when using remote
start on warm days.
Press Auto Cooled Seats. Press to
select Off or On. Press
0to go back
to the last menu. Auto Defog
When set to ON, the front defog will
automatically come on when the
vehicle is started. Only vehicles with
the dual automatic climate control
will have this option.
Press Auto Defog. Press to select
Off or On. Press
0to go back to the
last menu.
Auto Rear Defog
If equipped, this allows the Auto
Rear Defog to be turned on or off.
This feature will automatically turn
on the rear window defogger when it
is cold outside.
Press Auto Rear Defog. Press to
select Off or On. Press
0to go back
to the last menu.
Collision/Detection Systems
Select the Collision/Detection
Systems menu and the following will
be displayed:
.Alert Type
.Auto Collision Preparation

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5-46 Instruments and Controls
.Go Notifier
.Side Blind Zone Alert
Alert Type
This feature will set crash alerts to
beeps or seat vibrations. This
setting affects all crash alerts
including Forward Collision, Lane
Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise
Control, Parking Assist, and
Backing Warning alerts.
Press Alert Type. Press to select
Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Press
0
to go back to the last menu.
Auto Collision Preparation
This feature will turn on or off the
Forward Collision Alert feature as
well as the Automatic Braking
capability of the Auto Collision
Preparation feature. With the "Alert
and Brake" setting, both Forward
Collision Alert as well as the
Automatic Braking capability of the
Auto Collision Preparation feature
are available. The "Alert" setting
disables most automatic braking
functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. Some
last-second automatic braking
capability is still provided with the
"Alert" setting, but it is much less
likely to be triggered by most driving
conditions. Off disables all Forward
Collision Alert and Automatic
Braking capabilities of the Auto
Collision Preparation feature. See
Active Emergency Braking System
on page 9‑49.
Press Auto Collision Preparation.
Press to select Off, Alert & Brake,
or Alert. Press0to go back to the
last menu.
Go Notifier
This feature will give a reminder that
Adaptive Cruise Control provides
when it has brought the vehicle to a
complete stop behind another
stopping vehicle, and then that
vehicle drives on.
Press Go Notifier. Press to select
Off or On. Press
0to go back to the
last menu. Side Blind Zone Alert
This allows the Side Blind Zone
Alert feature to be turned on or off.
Press Side Blind Zone Alert. Press
to select Off or On. Press
0to go
back to the last menu.
Comfort and Convenience
Select the Comfort and
Convenience menu and the
following will be displayed:
.Auto Memory Recall
.Easy Exit Options
.Chime Volume
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Personalization by Driver
Auto Memory Recall
This allows the Auto Memory Recall
feature to be turned on or off.
Press Auto Memory Recall. Press to
select Off, On, On - Driver Door
Open, or On - At Ignition On. See
Memory Seats on page 3‑7 or press
0to go back to the last menu.

Black plate (48,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
5-48 Instruments and Controls
Press Exit Lighting. Press to select
Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
or 120 Seconds. Press
0to go back
to the last menu.
Auto High Beam
This allows the Auto High Beam to
be turned on or off.
Press Auto High Beam. Press to
select Off or On. On some vehicles
select Off, Normal Sensitivity,
or Low Sensitivity. Press
0to go
back to the last menu.
Daytime Tail Lights
This feature allows the taillamps to
be on during the day.
Press Daytime Tail Lights. Press to
select Off or On. Press
0to go back
to the last menu.
Power Door Locks
Select Power Door Locks and the
following will be displayed:
.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If Off is selected, the
Delayed Door Lock menu will be
available.
Press Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out.
Press to select Off or On. Press
0
to go back to the last menu.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Press Auto Door Unlock. Press to
select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Press
0to go back to the
last menu.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. To override the
delay, press the power door lock
switch on the door. Press Delayed Door Lock. Press to
select Off or On. Press
0to go back
to the last menu.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
and the following may be displayed:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Door Unlock
.Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
.Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
.Passive Door Unlock
.Passive Door Lock
.Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Press Remote Unlock Light
Feedback. Press to select Off or
Flash Lights. Press
0to go back to
the last menu.

Black plate (49,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
Instruments and Controls 5-49
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Press Remote Lock Feedback.
Press to select Off, Lights and Horn,
Lights Only, or Horn Only. Press
0
to go back to the last menu.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter.
Press Remote Door Unlock. Press
to select All Doors or Driver Door
Only. Press
0to go back to the
last menu.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the cooled seats on
when using remote start on
warm days.
Press Remote Start Auto Cool
Seats. Press to select Off or On. On
some vehicles select Off, On - Driver and Passenger, or On -
Driver. Press
0to go back to the
last menu.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the heated seats on
when using remote start on
cold days.
Press Remote Start Auto Heat
Seats. Press to select Off or On. On
some vehicles select Off, On -
Driver and Passenger, or On -
Driver. Press
0to go back to the
last menu.
Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what
doors will unlock when using the
button on the driver door to unlock
the vehicle.
Press Passive Door Unlock. Press
to select All Doors or Driver Door
Only. Press
0to go back to the
last menu. Passive Door Lock
This feature can be turned on or off
or used to select feedback when
using the button on the driver door
to lock the vehicle. See
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑3.
Press Passive Door Lock. Press to
select On, On with Horn Chirp,
or Off. Press
0to go back to the
last menu.
Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE is left in the vehicle.
Press Remote Left in Vehicle
Reminder. Press to select Off or On.
Press
0to go back to the
last menu.

Black plate (1,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel)
The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the
heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Climate Control Buttons
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. OFF (Fan) 4. Driver and Passenger Heated
and Ventilated Seats (If
Equipped)

Black plate (5,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
Climate Controls 8-5
control system may adjust to
outside air supply and turn on the
air conditioner. If the climate control
system does not detect possible
window fogging, it returns to normal
operation. To turn Auto Defog off or
on, see“Climate and Air Quality”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑44.
Rear Window Defogger
=(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger turns off
automatically after about
10 minutes. If turned on again, it
runs for about five minutes before
turning off. At higher vehicle
speeds, the rear window defogger
may stay on continuously.
The rear window defogger can be
set to automatic operation. See
“Climate and Air Quality” under
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑44. When Auto Rear Defog
is selected, the rear window
defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold
and the outside temperature is
about 4°C (40°F) and below. The
auto rear defogger turns off
automatically after about
10 minutes. At higher vehicle
speeds, the rear window defogger
may stay on continuously.
The heated outside rearview mirrors
turn on when the rear window
defogger button is on and help to
clear fog or frost from the surface of
the mirrors.
Notice:
Do not try to clear frost
or other material from the inside
of the front windshield and rear
window with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp. This
may damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seats (If Equipped):
Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
Press
Cor{to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat. See Heated and
Ventilated Seats on page 1‑8.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation: For vehicles with the
remote start feature, the climate
control system may run when the
vehicle is started remotely. The
system uses the driver ’s previous
settings to heat or cool the inside of
the vehicle. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not
come on during a remote start. If the
vehicle has heated or ventilated
seats, they may come on during a
remote start. See Remote Vehicle
Start on page 2‑9 andHeated and
Ventilated Seats on page 1‑8.

Black plate (6,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
8-6 Climate Controls
Sensor
The solar sensor, located on top of
the instrument panel near the
windshield, monitors the solar heat.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
If the sensor is covered, the
automatic climate control system
may not work properly.
Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base)
For vehicles with this system, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
1. Driver and PassengerTemperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
4. Air Delivery Mode Control
5. OFF (Fan)
6. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature) 7. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
8. AC (Air Conditioning)
9. Defrost
10. Rear Window Defogger
11. Recirculation