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Warning (Continued)
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.
. Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.
. Do not smoke, light matches,
or use lighters while
pumping fuel.
. Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.
Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information
Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle. Contact
your dealer or trailering dealer for
assistance with preparing the vehicle
for towing a trailer. Read the entire
section before towing a trailer.
For towing a disabled vehicle, see
Towing the Vehicle 0317. For towing
the vehicle behind another vehicle
such as a motor home, see
Recreational Vehicle Towing 0317.
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
.
Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing. .
Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle,
or other parts.
. Then, during the first 800 km
(500 mi) of trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle.
. The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).
Use a lower gear if the
transmission shifts too often.
. Do not use Adaptive Cruise
Control when towing.
. The Forward Automatic Braking
System should be set to Off when
towing. See Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) 0229.
. Turn off Parking Assist and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert when towing.
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FusesUsage
F1 Body control module 6 Fuses
Usage
F2 Diagnostic link
F3 Electric steering column lock
F4 –
F5 Logistics
F6 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
F7 Body control module 3
F8 Head-up display
F9 Right front heated seat
F10 Airbag/Seat belt (non-hybrid
vehicles)
F11 Electronic precision shift
F12 Amplifier
F13 Body control module 7
F14 Left front heated seat Fuses
Usage
F15 Instrument panel switch bank
F16 Sunroof
F17 Body control module 1
F18 Instrument cluster
F19 –
F20 Rear seat entertainment
F21 Body control module 4
F22 Infotainment/USB data/Aux jack
F23 Body control module 2
F24 USB charger/ Wireless charging
F25 Parking assist
F26 CIM
F27 Video
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{Warning
Changing a tire can be dangerous.
The vehicle can slip off the jack and
roll over or fall causing injury or
death. Find a level place to change
the tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle
is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of
the tire at the opposite corner
of the tire being changed. This vehicle may come with a jack
and spare tire or a tire sealant and
compressor kit. To use the jacking
equipment to change a spare tire
safely, follow the instructions below.
Then see
Tire Changing 0308. To use
the tire sealant and compressor kit,
see Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
0 301.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a guide
to assist you in the placement of
wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
{Warning
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area
with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Engine exhaust may enter the
vehicle. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area that has no fresh air
ventilation. For more information,
see Engine Exhaust 0195.
{Warning
Overinflating a tire could cause the
tire to rupture and you or others
could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the tire sealant and
compressor kit instructions and
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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.
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.”
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may not work if the OnStar equipment
is not properly installed or it has not
been properly maintained.
If equipment or software is added,
connected, or modified, OnStar
services may not work. Other
problems beyond the control of
OnStar—such as hills, tall buildings,
tunnels, weather, electrical system
design and architecture of the vehicle,
damage to the vehicle in a crash,
or wireless phone network congestion
or jamming —may prevent service.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0353.
Services for People with
Disabilities
Advisors provide services to help with
physical disabilities and medical
conditions.
Press
Qto help:
. Locate a gas station with an
attendant to pump gas.
. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., that
meets accessibility needs. .
Provide directions to the closest
hospital or pharmacy in urgent
situations.
TTY Users
OnStar has the ability to communicate
to deaf, hard-of-hearing,
or speech-impaired customers while in
the vehicle. The available
dealer-installed TTY system can
provide in-vehicle access to all OnStar
services, except Virtual Advisor and
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access some
OnStar services. The PIN will need to
be changed the first time when
speaking with an Advisor. To change
the OnStar PIN, contact an OnStar
Advisor by pressing
Qor calling
1-888-4ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be warranted
as part of the vehicle warranty.
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to
respond in multiple languages.
Press
Qand ask for an Advisor.
Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available
languages may vary by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote Door
Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance
after the vehicle has been off
continuously for 10 days without an
ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not
been started for 10 days, OnStar can
contact Roadside Assistance or a
locksmith to help gain access to the
vehicle.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
. Obstruction of the GPS can occur
in a large city with tall buildings;
in parking garages; around
airports; in tunnels and
underpasses; or in an area with
very dense trees. If GPS signals are
not available, the OnStar system
should still operate to call OnStar.
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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 251
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 248
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 257
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168, 173
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . 82
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . 83
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . 81
What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 132
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 232
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201, 266
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 202 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Armrest
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 226
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
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AutomaticDimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
B
BatteryExterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Battery - North America . . . . . .265, 314
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 267
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Headlamps and Front TurnSignal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
C
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .250, 265, 314, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 341
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Cargo
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . 91
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 104
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
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L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
LampsCornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 162
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 162
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . 101
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 162
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 136
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Lights (cont'd)
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . 96
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 133