2013 CADILLAC XTS rear

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

Black plate (8,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
8-8 Climate Controls
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
Y(Vent):Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
\(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets and the floor outlets.
[(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
-(Defog): Clears the windows of
fog or moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and floor outlets.
0(Defrost): Clears the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield. Press the
0button to
turn on or off.
A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to
turn the automatic air conditioning
on or off. If the fan is turned off or
the outside temperature falls below
freezing, the air conditioner will
not run. Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation and the air conditioner
runs as needed. When the indicator
light is on, the air conditioner runs
automatically to cool the air inside
the vehicle or to dry the air needed
to defog the windshield faster.
Automatic Air Recirculation:
When the AUTO indicator light is
on, the air is automatically
recirculated as needed to help
quickly cool the inside of the
vehicle.
@(Recirculation):
Press to
alternate between recirculating air
inside the vehicle or pulling in
outside air. The indicator light on the
button is lit when recirculation mode
is active. This helps to quickly cool
the air inside the vehicle or prevent
outside air and odors from entering.
Pressing this button cancels
automatic recirculation. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation;
recirculation runs automatically as
needed. Manual recirculation mode is not
available when in Defrost or Defog
modes.
Auto Defog:
The climate control
system may have a sensor to
automatically detect high humidity
inside the vehicle. When high
humidity is detected, the climate
control system may adjust to
outside air supply and turn on the
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 (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

Black plate (9,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
Climate Controls 8-9
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 mirrors turn on
when the rear window defogger
button is on. They 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
Seats (If Equipped):
Press
MorL
to heat the driver or passenger seat.
SeeHeated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3‑9.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation: For vehicles with the
remote vehicle 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. See Remote
Vehicle Start on page 2‑9.
The rear window defogger turns on
if it is cold outside.
Sensors
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.
Rear Climate Control
System
For vehicles with a rear climate
control system, the settings can be
adjusted with the rear climate
control buttons and the touch
screen.

Black plate (10,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
8-10 Climate Controls
Rear Climate Control Buttons
1. Heated Rear Seats (If Equipped)
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode Control)
4.
O(On/Off)
5. TEMP (Temperature Control)
Rear Climate Touch Screen Controls
1. Outside Temperature Display
2. Rear Climate Temperature Control
3. Fan Control
4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperatures)
5. REAR
O(On/Off)
6. Rear AUTO (Automatic Operation)
7. FRONT (Front Climate Control Touch Screen) 8. Rear Control Lockout
9. Air Delivery Mode Control
Rear:
Press this button on the front
climate control touch screen to open
the rear climate control screen. The
rear climate control settings can
now be adjusted from the front
passenger area.
O(On/Off): Press theObutton or
REAR
Oon the touch screen to turn
the rear climate control on or off.

Black plate (11,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
Climate Controls 8-11
SYNC:Press SYNC on the touch
screen to match the rear climate
control temperature to the front
climate control driver temperature.
The SYNC indicator light turns on.
Adjusting the rear temperature
controls will unlink the set driver and
rear temperatures. The SYNC
indicator turns off.
Rear Control Lockout: Press to
lock or unlock control of the rear
climate control system from the rear
seat passengers. When locked, the
rear climate control can only be
adjusted from the front seat.
Automatic Operation
Rear AUTO: Press to turn on or off.
The air delivery and fan speed are
controlled automatically. The AUTO
indicator appears on the display.
If any of the climate control settings
are manually adjusted, this cancels
full automatic operation. Manual Operation
S
A T(Fan Control): Press or
press and hold the rear climate
control buttons or touch screen to
increase or decrease the airflow.
Pressing
T Awhen the system is
off will turn the system on. The air
delivery mode remains in its
previous setting.
+/− (Temperature Control): Press
or press and hold the rear
temperature control buttons or touch
screen to adjust the rear passenger
temperature. Press + for warmer air
and press −for cooler air.
Y/\/Y(Air Delivery Mode
Control): Press the desired mode
button on the touch screen or the
MODE button on the rear faceplate
to change the direction of the airflow
in the rear seating area.
MorL(Heated Rear Seats, If
Equipped): Press
MorLto heat
the left or right outboard seat
cushion and seatback. See Heated
Rear Seats on page 3‑12.
Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel.
1. Thumbwheel
2. Slider Knob
Use the thumbwheels (1) near the
air vents to open or close off the
airflow.

Black plate (7,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
Driving and Operating 9-7
.Keep your eyes moving—scan
the road ahead and to the sides.
.Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
.Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
.Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
.Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.
{WARNING
If you do not shift down, the
brakes could get so hot that they
would not work well. You would
then have poor braking or even
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WARNING (CONTINUED)
none going down a hill. You could
crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep
downhill slope.
{WARNING
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the ignition off is
dangerous. The brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down
and they could get so hot that
they would not work well. You
would then have poor braking or
even none going down a hill. You
could crash. Always have the
engine running and the vehicle in
gear when going downhill.
.Stay in your own lane. Do not
swing wide or cut across the
center of the road. Drive at
speeds that let you stay in your
own lane.
.Be alert on top of hills;
something could be in your lane
(stalled car, accident).
.Pay attention to special road
signs (falling rocks area, winding
roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take
appropriate action.
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow
or ice between the tires and the
road, creating less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°
F) when freezing rain begins to fall,
resulting in even less traction. Avoid
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated with salt
or sand.

Black plate (10,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
9-10 Driving and Operating
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how
much weight the vehicle can
carry. This weight is called the
vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
Two labels on the vehicle show
how much weight it may
properly carry: the Tire and
Loading Information label and
the Certification label.
{WARNING
Do not load the vehicle any
heavier than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
This can cause systems to
break and change the way the
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vehicle handles. This could
cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also
shorten the life of the vehicle.
Tire and Loading Information
Label
Label Example
A vehicle-specific Tire and
Loading Information label is
attached to the vehicle center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver
door open, you will find the label
attached below the door lock
post. The Tire and Loading
Information label shows the
number of occupant seating
positions (1), and the maximum
vehicle capacity weight (2) in
kilograms and pounds.
If the vehicle is a Professional
Vehicle, the vehicle-specific
Certification label is provided by
the final stage manufacturer.
The coach-builder should be
consulted if the final stage
manufacturer's label is not
present. The Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating GVWR label
should be on the driver's
door edge.
The Tire and Loading
Information label also shows the
tire size of the original
equipment tires (3) and the
recommended cold tire inflation