2014 CADILLAC XTS instrument panel

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Electric Parking Brake
Switch
Head-Up Display
Controls♦
Turn Signal Lever/Exterior
Lamps Control
Instrument Cluster/Driver Information
Center
Power Rake/Telescope Steering Wheel Control
Cruise Control/Phone
Buttons
Windshield Wipers
Lever
Audio Steering Wheel Controls/
5-way Controller
Heated/Ventilated Seat Buttons♦
Storage Compartment with USB port (touch chrome bar)
Instrument Panel Storage
Power Mirrors Control
Review this guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac XTS. Some optional equipment (denoted by ♦) described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual.
Instrument Panel
CUE Touch
Screen
Engine Start/Stop Button
Climate Controls
Hazard Warning Flashers/Traction Control and StabiliTrak/Lane Departure
Warning♦ Buttons
Glove Box/Parking Assist
Buttons
Audio System
Controls

Driver Information Center
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle information. The default DIC Info Displays include a digital speedometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average fuel economy, compass, oil life, and tire pressure. Additional Info Displays are available.
Info Pages Menu
1. Use the 5-way controller on the right side of the steering wheel to find the Settings page in one of the display zones on the display.
2. Press SEL to enter the Settings menu.
3. Scroll down to highlight Info Pages; press SEL.
4. Scroll up or down to move through the list of info displays.
5. Press SEL to select or deselect a display item.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Head-Up Display♦
The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information onto the windshield. The HUD controls are located on the left side of the instrument panel.

Lift up or press down to adjust the position of the image. It cannot be adjusted side-to-side.

Press to select from four displays: Speed View; Audio/Phone View; Navigation View; and Performance View.

Lift up or press down to brighten or dim the display.
Hold down to turn off the display.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
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The driver assistance systems are based on a “control and alert” strategy that helps identify potential collision situations and inter-venes when a collision threat appears more imminent, employing layers of visual, audible and tactile (vibration) alerts, depending on\
the alert feature.
Driver Awareness Package
Lane Departure Warning – When crossing a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal, flashes a visual alert on the instrument panel, and pulses the left or right side of the driver’s seat or beeps sound.
Press the Lane Departure Warning button on the center of the instrument panel to turn the system on or off.
Forward Collision Alert – When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly, flashes a visual alert on the windshield, and pulses the driver’s seat or beeps sound.
Press the Collision Alert button on the left side of the steering wheel to set the alert timing.
Side Blind Zone Alert – When a vehicle is detected in a side blind spot area, displays a warning symbol on the side mirror.
To turn off the system, see the Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems menu. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
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Driver Awareness♦ and Driver Assist♦ Features♦
Rear Cross Traffic Alert – Warns of traffic coming in either direction by displaying a visual alert on the touch screen from the Rear Vision Camera, and pulses the left or right side of the driver’s seat or beeps sound.
Press the Parking Assist button on the center of the instrument panel to turn system on or off, or see the Collision/Detection Systems menu under Vehicle Settings. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Driver Assist Package
Front and Rear Automatic Braking – Automatically applies the brakes if it detects that the vehicle is backing up or approaching an object too fast to avoid a collision.
Press the Parking Assist button on the center of the instrument panel to turn Rear Automatic Braking on or off.
Adaptive Cruise Control – If a vehicle is detected ahead, the vehicle will accelerate or moderately brake to maintain the select-ed following gap. If driver action is required, the system pulses the driver’s seat or beeps sound.
Press the Follow Distance Gap button on the left side of the steering wheel to set a following gap.
Automatic Collision Preparation – Prepares the brakes or applies the brakes if an emergency collision appears immediate or the driver does not react to previous alerts.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

The traction control
system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak
stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Turning Off Traction Control
Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
• Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak button on the
center of the instrument panel. The Traction Control Off light on the instrument cluster will illuminate.
• Press the button again to turn on traction control.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Automatic Transmission Tap ShiftStabiliTrak®/Traction Control Systems
The 6-speed automatic transmission has a Tap Shift mode that allows you to shift gears similar to a manual transmission.
Using Tap Shift
1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode) position.
2. Using the buttons on the back of the steering wheel, tap the left (–) button to downshift and the right (+) button to upshift. The current gear selection will be shown in the DIC and HUD♦.
If current vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur. When coming to a stop, the transmis-sion will automatically shift to 1st gear.
Note: Changing to the Manual Mode also changes the Magnetic Ride Control settings.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Electric Parking Brake
Tires
To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch on the left side of the instrument panel.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal, and then press the
switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Tire Pressure Monitor
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is
significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire
pressures. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center.
Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started in cooler temperatures and then turns off as the vehicle is driven, check for the proper tire pressures.
Refer to your Owner Manual for additional information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit♦
The tire sealant and compressor kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. The kit is locat-ed under the trunk floor. Refer to the kit instructions for complete operating information.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Engine Oil Life System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates oil life based on vehicle use and displays Change Engine Oil Soon on the Driver Information Center when it’s necessary to change the oil and filter. Reset the system to 100% only following an oil change.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Automatic Parking Assist steers the vehicle to help park in parallel spaces.
Press the Automatic Parking Assist button on the
center of the instrument panel. A beep sounds and a symbol displays in the Driver Information Center when a parking space large enough is found.
Shift the vehicle into Reverse or Drive as directed and apply the accelerator or brake as needed. Parking Complete will be displayed and a beep will sound when the parking maneuver is complete.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Automatic Parking Assist♦