2016 CADILLAC CT6 Owners Manual

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24 In Brief See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 231 .
Surround Vision
Recorder If equipped, the Surround Vision
Recorder records 360° camera
views to an SD card. Only images
are recorded, no sound.
See Surround Vision
Recorder 0 250 .
Power Outlets
1. Power Outlet 110V/120V
Alternating Current 2. Power Outlet 12 Volt Direct
Current
The 12-volt accessory power outlet
can be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player.
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the rear seat trim
panel.
Lift the cover to access the
accessory power outlet.
See Power Outlets 0 114 .
Universal Remote System If equipped, this system provides a
way to replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
helpful to have another person
available to assist you with
programming the Universal Remote
system.
See Universal Remote
System 0 166 .
Sunroof If equipped with a sunroof, the
ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP), to operate
the sunroof. See Ignition Positions
0 202 and Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 206 .

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In Brief 25
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
Open/Close : Press the rear or
front of the switch (1) to the first
detent and hold to open or close the
sunroof. Express Open/Express Close :
Press the rear or front of the
switch (1) to the second detent and
release to express open or express
close the sunroof.
Vent Feature : Press and hold the
front of the switch (2) to vent the
sunroof. Press and hold the rear of
the switch (2) to close the
sunroof vent.
See Sunroof 0 55 .
Performance and
Maintenance Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system is on
when the vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
Y on the center
console.
i illuminates in the
instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message
displays. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 154 .
.
Press and release
Y again to
turn TCS back on.

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26 In Brief .
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
Yon the center console until
gand
i illuminate in the
instrument cluster. The
appropriate DIC message
displays. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 154 .
.
Press and release
Y again to
turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 217 .
The vehicle has Driver Mode
Control. See Driver Mode
Control 0 219 .
Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 198 . The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0 308 . Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC buttons, display
REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 140 and Engine
Oil Messages 0 149 .
2. Press and hold SEL to clear
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message and reset the
oil life at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil
life display accidentally at any
time other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.

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In Brief 27The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on with the
engine off.
2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 272 .
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time. .
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
.
Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance. Roadside Service U.S.: 1-800-224-1400
Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
New Cadillac owners are
automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Service Program.
See Roadside Service 0 364 .

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28 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 36
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 39
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Doors Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Security Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 44
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 46
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 49
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Windows Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . 54
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Keys and Locks Keys
{ WarningLeaving 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.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 29
This key, inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for
the driver door. To remove the key, press the button
on the side of the transmitter near
the bottom, and pull the key out.
Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
Contact Roadside Service if locked
out of the vehicle. See Roadside
Service 0 364 .
With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 375 .
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 371 .
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. .
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “ Battery Replacement ” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See
“ Keyless Access Operation ” later in
this section.
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Keep in mind that other conditions,
such as those previously stated, can
impact the performance of the
transmitter.

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30 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Q : Press to lock all doors. The turn
signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound on the second
press to indicate locking. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 157 .
If the driver door is open when
Q is
pressed and Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout is enabled through the
vehicle personalization, all doors will
lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157 . If the
passenger door is open when
Q is
pressed, all doors lock. Pressing
Q may also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 44 .
If equipped with auto mirror folding,
pressing and holding
Q for
one second will fold the mirrors. The
auto mirror folding feature will not
operate unless it is enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 157 .
K : Press to unlock the driver door.
Press unlock again within
five seconds to unlock all doors.
The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157 .
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157 . When
remotely unlocking the vehicle at
night, the headlamps and back-up
lamps will come on for about
30 seconds to light your approach to
the vehicle. The turn signal
indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking.
Pressing
K will also unlock the
fuel door. Pressing
K will disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 44 .
If equipped with auto mirror folding,
pressing and holding
K for
one second will unfold the mirrors.
The auto mirror folding feature will
not operate unless it is enabled.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 157 .
Press and hold
K until the windows
fully open. Windows will not operate
unless remote window operation is
enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157 .
/ : Press and release
Q and then
immediately press and hold
/ for at
least four seconds to start the
engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 36 .
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times. Press and hold
7 for
more than three seconds to sound
the panic alarm. The horn sounds

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 31and the turn signal lamps flash for
30 seconds, or until
7 is pressed
again or the vehicle is started.
X : Press twice quickly to open the
trunk. Press once to stop the trunk
from moving. See Trunk 0 41 .
Keyless Access Operation The Keyless Access system lets
you lock and unlock the doors and
access the trunk without removing
the RKE transmitter from your
pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
RKE transmitter must be within 1 m
(3 ft) of the door being opened.
If equipped, there will be a button on
the outside door handles.
The Keyless Access system can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock button press
from the driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157 .
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the door handle, pressing the
lock/unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door.
If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all
passenger doors will unlock.
Driver Door Shown, Passenger
Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.
It has been more than
five seconds since the first lock/
unlock button press.
.
Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
.
Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the door handle, pressing the
lock/unlock button on a passenger
door handle will unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.
The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
.
Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking
The Keyless Access system will
lock the vehicle several seconds
after all doors are closed if the
vehicle is off and at least one
transmitter has been removed or
none remain in the vehicle.
If equipped with a locking fuel door,
the fuel door will also lock at
this time.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE