2014 CADILLAC XTS fold seats

Black plate (7,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6006999) -
2014 - CRC - 9/11/13
In Brief 1-7
.Press and hold the control
upward to raise or downward to
lower the height of the lumbar
support.
See Lumbar Adjustment on
page 3-5.
Reclining Seatbacks
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 on
page 3-6.
Memory Features
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 save 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.
See
Memory Seats on page 3-7 and
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-48.
Second Row Seats
On some vehicles, either side of the
seatback can be folded for more
cargo space.
See Rear Seats on page 3-10.

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2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
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.
There is a key inside the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter that
is used for locking/unlocking thedriver door and for locking the rear
seatbacks so they cannot be folded.
See
Rear Seats on page 3-10.
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 on page 13-5.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15
Warning (Continued)
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See“Climate
Control Systems” in the
Index.
.If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust on
page 9-22.
Trunk Lock Release
To open the trunk, press|from
inside the vehicle or press
i
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, or press the touch pad
on the trunk above the license plate.
With the Keyless Access system the
RKE transmitter must be within 1 m
(3 ft) of the trunk for it to be
recognized.
Use the handle to assist in closing
the trunk. Do not use the handle as
a tie-down.
If the vehicle is ever without power,
the trunk area can still be accessed
by folding the rear seat:
1. Fold down the rear seatback. See Rear Seats on page 3-10.
2. Reach inward through the opening to locate the emergency
trunk release handle.
3. Pull the release handle to open the trunk.

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2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Exterior Automatic Dimming
Mirror
The vehicle may have a driver
exterior automatic dimming mirror
that will automatically adjust for the
glare of headlamps behind.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory
mirrors. SeeMemory Seats on
page 3-7.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have SBZA. See
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on
page 9-54.
Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle has a turn signal
indicator on the mirror housings.
The indicator will flash when a turn
signal or the hazard warning
flashers are used. Puddle Light
The vehicle has a puddle light on
the mirror housings. The light will
illuminate the ground when the door
is opened.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent
damage when going through an
automatic car wash. Push the mirror
outward to return it to the original
position.
Heated Mirrors
=
(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle
may have three control buttons at
the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer for more information about
OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
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.

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3-2 Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
If your vehicle has rear head
restraints that fold down, always
return them to the full upright
position whenever an occupant is
seated in the seat.
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Front Seats
The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
up to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is
locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button located on the side of the
head restraint, push the head
restraint down, and release the
button. Pull and push on the head
restraint after the button is released
to make sure that it is locked in
place.

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Seats and Restraints 3-3
The head restraint can be adjusted
forward or rearward. To adjust the
head restraint forward, grasp the
head restraint and pull it forward to
the desired locking position. To
adjust the head restraint rearward,
press the button located on the side
of the head restraint and move the
head restraint rearward until the
desired locking position is reached.
Try to move the head restraint after
the button is released to make sure
that it is locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not designed to be
removed.
Rear Seats
The vehicle's rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
up to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is
locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head
restraint down. Try to move thehead restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The head restraint can be folded
forward to allow for better visibility
when the rear seat is unoccupied.
To fold the head restraint, press the
button on the side of the head
restraint.

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3-4 Seats and Restraints
The head restraint will fold forward
automatically.When an occupant or child restraint
is in the seat, always return the
head restraint to the full upright
position. Pull the head restraint up
and push it rearward until it locks
into place. Push and pull on the
head restraint to make sure that it is
locked.
Always adjust the head restraint so
that the top of the restraint is at the
same height as the top of the
occupant's head.
Rear outboard head restraints are
not designed to be removed.
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.

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3-10 Seats and Restraints
When this feature is off, the heated
and ventilated seat symbols on the
buttons are white. A ventilated seat
has a fan that pulls or pushes air
through the seat. The air is not
cooled. When a heated seat is
turned on, the symbol turns red.
When a ventilated seat is turned on,
the symbol turns blue.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
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 heated seats are on
high, the level may automatically be
lowered after approximately
30 minutes.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.Remote Start Heated and
Ventilated Seats
During a remote start, the heated or
ventilated seats, if equipped, can be
turned on automatically. When it is
cold outside, the heated seats turn
on, and when it is hot outside the
ventilated seats turn on. The heated
or ventilated seats are canceled
when the ignition is turned on. Press
the heated or ventilated seat button
to use the heated or ventilated seats
after the vehicle is started.
The heated or ventilated seat
indicator lights do not turn on during
a remote start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced.
This is normal.
The heated or ventilated seats will
not turn on during a remote start
unless they are enabled in the
vehicle personalization menu. See
Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9
and
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-48.Rear Seats
Folding the Seatback
On some vehicles, either side of the
seatback can be folded for more
cargo space. Fold a seatback only
when the vehicle is not moving.
{Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the safety
belts. Always unbuckle the safety
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.