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2. Say“Get my destination.” System
responds with the address and
distance to the destination, then
responds with “OnStar ready,”
then a tone.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Directions can be sent to the vehicle’s
navigation screen, if equipped.
Press
Q, then ask the Advisor to
download directions to the vehicle’s
navigation system, if equipped. After
the call ends, the navigation screen
will provide prompts to begin driving
directions. Routes that are sent to the
navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation
system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Connections
The following OnStar services help
with staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada). Ensuring Security
.
Change the default passwords for
the Wi-Fi hotspot and myCadillac
mobile app. Make these passwords
different from each other and use
a combination of letters, numbers,
and symbols to increase the
security.
. Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier). This
is your network’s name that is
visible to other wireless devices.
Choose a unique name and avoid
family names or vehicle
descriptions.
OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the
Internet and web content at 4G LTE
speed. Up to seven mobile devices can
be connected. A data plan is required.
Use the in-vehicle controls only when
it is safe to do so. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open
the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some vehicles,
touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Settings on
the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some vehicles,
the connection type (no Internet
connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good,
excellent).
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
to connect with an Advisor. On
some vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile devices.
Manage data usage by turning Wi-Fi
on or off on your mobile device, by
using the myCadillac mobile app,
or by contacting an OnStar Advisor.
On some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be
managed from the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
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MyCadillac Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myCadillac mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. Cadillac users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S.
market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance. .
Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with Cadillac on social
media.
For myCadillac mobile app
information and compatibility, see
www.my.cadillac.com.
An active OnStar service, compatible
device, factory-installed remote start,
and power locks are required. Data
rates apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock
the doors or sound the horn and flash
the lamps.
OnStar AtYourService
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on your
route, help locate hotels, or book a
room. These services vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service, which
requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=to
open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other vehicles
press
=as follows.
Make a Call
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds: “Call.
Please say the name or number
to call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “1”and the
area code. System responds: “OK,
calling.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
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2. Say“Call.”System responds: “Call.
Please say the name or number
to call.”
3. Say “911”without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.”System responds: “OK,
dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
then says the number.
End a Call
Press=. System responds: “Call
ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press=and say “Minutes” then
“Verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics provides a way
to keep up on maintenance.
Capabilities vary by model. See
www.onstar.com for details and
system limitations. Message and data
rates may apply.
Includes:
. Diagnostic Alerts: Set preferences
to receive real-time e-mails, texts,
or monthly reports of the vehicle’s
health. Or press
Qto have an
Advisor initiate a remote
diagnostic report.
. Proactive Alerts: Receive a
real-time e-mail or text message
regarding potential issues with key
vehicle components, such as the
battery, fuel system, or starter
system. Alerts for potential issues appear on the infotainment
display. Proactive Alerts are
designed to help predict specific
types of issues based on
information collected from the
vehicle. Other factors may affect
vehicle performance. Not all issues
will deliver alerts. In some cases, a
dealer service check may be
required to confirm the accuracy
of the alerts.
. Dealer Maintenance Notification:
Have the vehicle notify your
preferred dealer when it is time for
maintenance. Your dealer will then
contact you to set up an
appointment.
To begin, press
Qto speak to an
Advisor, or see www.onstar.com.
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384 INDEX
Climate Control Systems (cont'd)Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . 211
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . 315
Connections OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Control
Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 124
Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167, 172
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 359
Customer Information Service Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 3
Data CollectionInfotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Data Recorder Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 155
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Diagnostics OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 356
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203, 279
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 225
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 133
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 185
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
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FusesEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 285
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 289
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Gauges
Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 124
Engine Oil Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 124
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 337
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 157
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Headlamps
Adaptive ForwardLighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 155
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167, 172
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 185
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 70
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167, 172
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Indicator Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 323
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SunshadeRear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 232
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161, 370
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 359
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 60
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301, 302
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 304 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 303
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Run-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 315
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 299
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 311
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 251
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249–251
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Track Events and Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Traction (cont'd)
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . 214
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249–251
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 157
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 311
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 149 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 352