2013 CADILLAC XTS Instrument

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calculated based on the number of
L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the
last time this menu item was reset.
The Average Fuel Economy can be
reset by pressing and holding SEL
while this display is active.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy:
The Instantaneous Fuel Economy
display shows the current fuel
economy in either liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles
per gallon (mpg). This number
reflects only the fuel economy that
the vehicle has right now and
changes frequently as driving
conditions change.
Fuel Used:The Fuel Used display
shows the approximate liters (L) or
gallons (gal) of fuel that have been
used since last reset. The fuel used
can be reset by pressing and
holding SEL while this display is
active.
Average Speed: The Average
Speed display shows the average
speed of the vehicle in kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is
calculated based on the various
vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset of this value. The average
speed can be reset by pressing and
holding SEL while this display is
active.
Timer:
This display can be used as
a timer. To start the timer, press SEL
while this display is active. The
display will show the amount of time
that has passed since the timer was
last reset. To stop the timer, press
SEL briefly while this display is
active and the timer is running. To
reset the timer to zero, press and
hold SEL while this display is active.
Compass: The Compass display
shows the direction the vehicle is
driving.
Turn Arrow: The Turn Arrow
display shows the next maneuver
when using route guidance.
Travel Time: The Travel Time
display shows the estimated time
duration remaining for the current
route. Distance to Destination:
The
Distance to Destination display
shows the distance to the
destination when using route
guidance.
Speed Limit: The Speed Limit
display shows the current speed
limit. The information for this page
comes from a roadway database.
Speed Warning: The Speed
Warning display allows the driver to
set a speed that they do not want to
exceed. To set the Speed Warning,
press SEL when Speed Warning is
displayed. Press
yorzto adjust
the value. This feature can be
turned off by pressing and holding
SEL while viewing this page. If the
selected speed limit is exceeded, a
pop-up warning is displayed with a
chime.
Cruise Set Speed: The Cruise Set
Speed display shows the speed the
cruise control or Adaptive Cruise
Control is set to.

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Follow Distance:The Follow
Distance display shows the current
following distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Battery Voltage: The Battery
Voltage display shows the current
battery voltage.
Oil Life: The Oil Life display shows
an estimate of the oil's remaining
useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE
99% is displayed, that means 99%
of the current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
See Engine Oil Messages on
page 5‑37. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible. See
Engine Oil on page 10‑6. In addition
to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11‑3.
Remember, the Oil Life display must
be reset after each oil change. It will
not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset the
engine oil life system, press and
hold SEL for several seconds while
the Oil Life display is active. See
Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑9.
Oil Pressure:
Available on some
vehicles, this display shows the oil
pressure in either kilopascals (kPa)
or pounds per square inch (psi).
Tire Pressure: The Tire Pressure
display shows the approximate
pressures of all four tires. Tire
pressure is displayed in either
kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per
square inch (psi). If the pressure is
low, the value for that tire is shown
in amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor
System on page 10‑43 andTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑44. Maintenance Required:
This
display shows how many kilometers
(miles) until the next maintenance is
needed.
Blank Page: The Blank Page
display allows for no information to
be displayed in the cluster info
display areas.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{WARNING
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
For vehicles with HUD, some
information concerning the
operation of the vehicle is projected
onto the windshield. The images are
projected through the HUD lens on
the instrument panel.

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The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed
in either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio and the units of
measurement is changed through
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeVehicle Personalization on
page 5‑44 and“Settings” under
Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9.
HUD Display on the Vehicle
Windshield
The HUD information appears as an
image focused out toward the front
of the vehicle.
The HUD may display different
alerts and information for vehicles
equipped with these features:
.Traction Control System (TCS)
.StabiliTrak System
.Collision Alert
.Gap Adjust
.Upcoming Maneuver from
OnBoard Navigation
.Upcoming Maneuver from
OnStar
.Incoming Call
When the HUD is on, the
speedometer reading is continually
displayed, except when an imminent
navigation maneuver is being
shown. The current audio, phone,
or navigation alert temporarily
displays if their status changes. This
occurs if the steering wheel controls
are used to adjust a setting or
acknowledge an alert.
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel.

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To adjust the HUD image:
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
Use the following settings to adjust
the HUD.
wHUDx:Press to center the
HUD image. The HUD image can
only be adjusted up and down, not
side to side.
INFO: Press to select the display
view. Release when the desired
display is shown on the HUD.
If vehicle messages are displayed,
pressing the DIC select button may
clear the message. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑27.
Brightness: Press up or down and
hold to brighten or dim the display.
Hold down to turn display off. There are four views in the HUD
display:
Metric
English
Speed View: This displays the
speedometer, speed sign advisor,
traffic sign memory, Adaptive Cruise
Control speed, Forward Collision
Alert status, Lane Departure
Warning, and follow indicator. Some
information only appears on
vehicles that have these features,
and when they are active.
Metric
English
Audio/Phone View: This displays
the speed view along with audio/
phone information. The current radio
station, media type, and incoming
calls will be displayed.

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Metric
English
Navigation View: This displays the
speed view along with Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information. The
compass heading is displayed when
navigation routing is not active.
All formats will briefly show the
Turn-by-Turn Navigation alerts and
provide details about the next
driving maneuver. When
approaching the next maneuver, the HUD displays a distance bar. All
navigation information is provided to
the HUD by the navigation radio or
OnStar (if equipped).
Metric
English
Performance View: This displays
the speedometer reading, rpm
reading, transmission positions, and
gear shift indicator. The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD
brightness control can also be
adjusted as needed.
The HUD image can temporarily
light up depending on the angle and
position of the sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could make
the HUD image harder to see.
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield to
remove any dirt or film that could
reduce the sharpness or clarity of
the HUD image.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe
the lens gently, then dry it.

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HUD Troubleshooting
Check that:
.Nothing is covering the
HUD lens.
.HUD brightness setting is not
too dim or too bright.
.HUD is adjusted to the proper
height.
.Polarized sunglasses are
not worn.
.Windshield and HUD lens are
clean.
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. See Windshield
Replacement on page 10‑22.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may display one after the
other.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing SEL. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be
cleared until that action is
performed. All messages should be
taken seriously and clearing the
messages does not correct the
problem.
The following are some of the
vehicle messages that may be
displayed depending on the vehicle
content.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the
vehicle has detected that the battery
voltage is dropping beyond a
reasonable point. The battery saver
system starts reducing features of
the vehicle that may be noticed. At
the point that features are disabled,
this message displays. Turn off
unnecessary accessories to allow
the battery to recharge.
LOW BATTERY
This message is displayed when the
battery voltage is low. See Battery
on page 10‑20.
SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
This message is displayed when
there is a fault in the battery
charging system. Take the vehicle to
your dealer for service.

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Brake System Messages
BRAKE FLUID LOW
This message is displayed when the
brake fluid level is low. SeeBrake
Fluid on page 10‑19.
BRAKES OVERHEATED
This message is displayed when the
brakes are becoming overheated.
This may be seen when driving on
hills. Shift to a lower gear.
STEP ON BRAKE TO
RELEASE PARK BRAKE
This message is displayed if you
attempt to release the Electric
Parking Brake without the brake
pedal applied. See Electric Parking
Brake on page 9‑26.
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed if the
Electric Parking Brake is on while
the vehicle is in motion. See Electric
Parking Brake on page 9‑26.
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message may be displayed
when there is a problem with the
brake boost assist system. The
brake boost assist motor may be
heard and brake pedal pulsation
may be felt. This is normal under
these conditions. Take the vehicle to
your dealer for service.
SERVICE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the parking
brake. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
Compass Messages
Dashes may be displayed if the
vehicle temporarily loses
communication with the Global
Positioning System (GPS).
Cruise Control Messages
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when
attempting to activate Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) when it is
temporarily unavailable. The ACC
system does not need service.
This can occur under the following
conditions:
.The radar is not clean. Keep the
radar sensors free of mud, dirt,
snow, ice, and slush. Clean the
entire front and/or rear of the
vehicle. For cleaning
instructions, see Exterior Care
on page 10‑76.
.Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the radar object detection or
camera performance.
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the
cruise control speed is set. See
Cruise Control on page 9‑31.

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NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS
PEDAL APPLIED
This message displays when
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
active and the driver is pressing the
gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC
will not brake. SeeAdaptive Cruise
Control on page 9‑34.
Door Ajar Messages
DOOR OPEN
A door open symbol will be
displayed on the DIC showing which
door is open. If the vehicle has been
shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR
OPEN message will also be
displayed. If the vehicle is in manual
shift mode, the DOOR OPEN
message will be displayed if the
vehicle starts to move. Close the
door completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display along with
a hood open symbol when the hood
is open. Close the hood completely.
TRUNK OPEN
This message will display along with
a symbol when the trunk is open.
Close the trunk completely.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor turns back
on. The vehicle can continue to be
driven.
If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD
COOLANT
This message will display if the
coolant is low. See Engine Coolant
on page 10‑12.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —
IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —
STOP ENGINE
This message displays and a
continuous chime sounds if the
engine cooling system reaches
unsafe temperatures for operation.
Stop and turn off the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so to avoid
severe damage. This message
clears when the engine has cooled
to a safe operating temperature.