Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
crc - 1/14/16
Keys, Doors, and Windows 29
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the
doors may lock with the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle. Do
not leave the RKE transmitter in an
unattended vehicle.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, seeVehicle
Personalization 0151.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking Feature
Temporarily disable passive locking
by pressing and holding
Kon the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until
three chimes are heard. Passive
locking will then remain disabled
until
Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is
turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a
remote is left in the vehicle, the horn
may chirp three times after all doors
are closed. To turn on or off see
Vehicle Personalization 0151. Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the liftgate
handle to open the liftgate if the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
Keyed Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
transmitter battery, see
Remote
Vehicle Start 031.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to this vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work
once the new transmitter is
programmed. Each vehicle can
have up to eight transmitters
programmed to it. See your dealer
to program transmitters to this
vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
When the vehicle is started, if the
transmitter battery is weak, the DIC
may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE. The
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE
KEY message may also be
displayed at this time.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage area and the
storage tray.
Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
crc - 1/14/16
30 Keys, Doors, and Windows
2. Place the transmitter in thetransmitter pocket.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC.
1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom
and pull the key out.
2. Separate the two halves of the
transmitter using a flat tool
inserted into the bottom center
of the transmitter. Do not use
the key slot.
Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
crc - 1/14/16
46 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
Push the tab forward for daytime
use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming
mirror provides a wide angle camera
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab rearward to turn on the
display. Push the tab forward to turn
it off. When off, the mirror is
automatic dimming. For ease of use,
adjust the mirror for a clear view of
the area behind the vehicle while
the display is off.To adjust the brightness, press the
button (1) on the back of the
rearview mirror without covering the
light sensor (2).
Each button press cycles the
brightness between five settings.
Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
crc - 1/14/16
Keys, Doors, and Windows 47
{Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM)
has a limited view. Portions of the
road, vehicles, and other objects
may not be seen. Do not drive or
park the vehicle using only this
camera. Objects may appear
closer than they are. Check the
outside mirrors or glance over
your shoulder when making lane
changes or merging. Failure to
use proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage.
The camera that provides the RCM
image is above the license plate,
next to the Rear Vision
Camera (RVC).
Troubleshooting
If the tab is in the rearward position
and a blue screen and
dare
displayed in the mirror and the
display shuts off, see your dealer for
service.
The RCM may not work properly or
display a clear image if:
. There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view. .
Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens
with a soft damp cloth.
. The back of the vehicle has
been damaged and the position
and mounting angle of the
camera has changed.
Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
crc - 1/14/16
58 Seats and Restraints
1, 2, orBbefore the stored
positions are reached stops the
recall.
Automatically Recalling Memory
Positions (Auto Memory Recall)
If programmed in vehicle
personalization, the Auto
(Automatic) Memory Recall feature
automatically recalls the current
driver ’s previously stored 1 or 2
position when the ignition is
changed from OFF to ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY.
See “Auto Memory Recall” under
“Comfort and Convenience” in
Vehicle Personalization 0151.
To stop recall movement, press one
of the memory, power mirror,
or power seat controls; or press the
power tilt and telescoping steering
column control.
RKE transmitters are not labeled
with a number. If your memory seat
position is stored to 1 or 2 but this
position is not automatically
recalling, then store your positions
to the other button or switch RKE
transmitters with the other driver. If the vehicle’s driver has changed,
in some vehicles the Driver ID may
be displayed for the next few
ignition cycles.
Easy Exit Recall
If programmed on in the vehicle
personalization menu, the easy exit
feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit positions
when leaving the vehicle. See
“Storing Memory Positions”
earlier in
this section. See also Vehicle
Personalization 0151.
Easy exit recall automatically
activates when one of the following
occurs:
. The vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened within a
short time.
. The vehicle is turned off with the
driver door open.
Obstructions
If something has blocked the driver
seat while recalling a memory
position, the recall may stop.
Remove the obstruction. Then do
one of the following: .
If automatically or manually
recalling the stored memory
position, press and hold the
appropriate manual control for
two seconds. Try recalling again
by pressing the appropriate
memory button. If automatically
recalling the position, try
recalling again by opening the
driver door and pressing
Kon
the RKE transmitter.
. If recalling the exit position,
press and hold the appropriate
manual control for the exit
feature not recalling for
two seconds. Then try recalling
the exit position again.
If the memory position is still not
recalling, see your dealer for
service.
Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
crc - 1/14/16
Seats and Restraints 63
To fold, lift the armrest up and push
it rearward until it is flush with the
seatback.
The armrest may also have controls
for the infotainment system. See the
infotainment manual.
Heated Rear Seats
{Warning
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns.
See the Warning underHeated
and Ventilated Front Seats 059.If available, the buttons are on the
rear of the center console.
With the ignition in ON/RUN/START,
press
MorLto heat the left or right
outboard seat cushion. On vehicles
without rear climate controls, an
indicator light on the button will turn
on when the heated seat is on. On
vehicles with rear climate controls,
an indicator on the climate control
display appears when this feature
is on.
On vehicles without rear climate
controls but equipped with heated
rear seats, press the button again to
turn this feature off. The light on the
button will turn off. On vehicles with rear climate controls, this feature
turns on at the highest setting. With
each press of the button, the heated
seat changes to the next lower
setting, and then the off setting.
Three lights indicate the highest
setting, and one light indicates the
lowest. If the heated seats are on
high, the level may automatically be
lowered after approximately
30 minutes.
Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
crc - 1/14/16
68 Seats and Restraints
Move the height adjuster up to the
desired position by pushing up on
the height adjuster.
Press the release button to lower
the height adjuster. After the height
adjuster is set to the desired
position, try to move it down without
pressing the release button to make
sure it has locked into position.
Automatic Safety Belt
Tightening System
The vehicle may have the Automatic
Safety Belt Tightening System.
Each time the vehicle is started with
the front safety belts buckled, the
system activates once to tighten thesafety belts when the forward
vehicle speed exceeds the
threshold for activation.
The system also activates during
emergency braking and/or sudden
driving maneuvers and releases
when driving conditions return to
normal.
The system will not activate if the
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control system is not functioning
properly. See
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0206.
If there is a problem with the
Automatic Safety Belt Tightening
System, a message displays on the
Driver Information Center (DIC). See
Safety Belt Messages 0148. Other
safety belt functions are not affected
by the Automatic Safety Belt
Tightening System.
Safety Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has safety belt
pretensioners for front outboard
occupants. Although the safety belt
pretensioners cannot be seen, they
are part of the safety belt assembly.
They can help tighten the safety
belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner
activation are met. Safety belt
pretensioners can also help tighten
the safety belts in a side crash or a
rollover event.
Pretensioners work only once. If the
pretensioners activate in a crash,
the pretensioners and probably
other parts of the vehicle’s safety
belt system will need to be replaced.
See
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash 071.
Do not sit on the outboard safety
belt while entering or exiting the
vehicle or at any time while sitting in
the seat. Sitting on the safety belt
can damage the webbing and
hardware.
Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
crc - 1/14/16
108 Instruments and Controls
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 109
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 109
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 109
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 110
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Instrument Cluster (Base Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 125
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 125
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 126
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 127
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 131
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . 131
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
StabiliTrak
®OFF Light . . . . . . . . 131
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 133
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 133
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 134
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 134
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 134
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . 137
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Brake System Messages . . . . . 141
Cruise Control Messages . . . . . 142
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . 142
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . 143
Engine Power Messages . . . . . 143
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . 144
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 144
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144