Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) -
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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . 93
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 306
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 334
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
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6 INTRODUCTION
1.Air Vents 0146.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0137.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0133.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0133.
3. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0178.
4. Instrument Cluster 0101.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 095.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0136.
7. Home Button and Infotainment Controls. See Infotainment0141.
8. Infotainment 0141.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0142.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
046 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0222 (If
Equipped). Automatic Park Assist Button (If
Equipped). See
Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 205.
Park Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0205.
11. Hazard Warning Flashers 0136.
12. Infotainment Controls. See Infotainment 0141.
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0173.
14. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0183.
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
0 182.
Stop/Start Disable Switch. See
Starting the Engine 0165.
MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0185.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 094.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0117.
16. Horn 095. 17.
Steering Wheel Adjustment 094.
18. Cruise Control 0193 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0195 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0214 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 094 (If
Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood0241.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0108.
21. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0137.
22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0119 (If
Equipped).
23. Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Switch. See Electric Parking Brake
0 180.
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4. Remove the battery cover.
5. Remove the seal by pulling onthe tab to access the battery.
6. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
7. Insert the new battery, negative side facing down. Replace with a
CR2450 or equivalent battery.
8. Replace the seal, pushing it into the groove around the battery
compartment.
9. Replace the battery cover by snapping it back into the
remote key.
10. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be
started from outside the vehicle.
S: This button on the remote key is
for remote start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a remote
start. The rear window defogger may
come on during remote start based on
cold ambient conditions. The rear
defog indicator light does not come on
during remote start.
If equipped, the heated and ventilated
front seats may also come on when
the vehicle personalization setting is
enabled. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 046.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during
a remote start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 094.
Laws in some local communities may
restrict the use of remote starters. For
example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote key range may be shorter
while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0
8.
You are allowed multiple starts
totaling 30 minutes of engine run
time. The maximum run time of a
single start is 15 minutes, and it will
shut off automatically. You could do
three 10 minute starts, if you
manually shut off after 10 minutes.
The last 10 minute start would shut
off automatically as your total
30 minutes will have been used.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press
Stwice on the remote
key. The turn signal lamps will
flash. The lamps flash to confirm
the request to remote start the
vehicle has been received. During
the remote start, the doors will
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20 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
Safety Locks
Manual Safety Locks
The safety lock is on the inside edge
of the rear doors. To use the
safety lock:1. Move the lever forward to the lock position.
2. Close the door.
3. Repeat for the other rear door. To open a rear door when the safety
lock is on:
1. Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, by pressing the
power door lock switch, or by
using the remote key.
2. Open the door from the outside.
When the safety lock is enabled,
adults and older children will not be
able to open the rear door from the
inside. Cancel the safety locks to
enable the doors to open from the
inside.
To cancel the safety lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever rearward to unlock. Repeat for the
other door.
Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
if it is driven with the liftgate or
trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk/
hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
. Close all of the windows.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
. Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
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Warning (Continued)
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 0172.
Manual Trunk
To release the trunk, the vehicle must
be off or in P (Park).
.
Press|on the driver door. .
Press
Xtwice quickly on the
remote key.
. Press the touch pad on the rear of
the trunk above the license plate
when all doors are unlocked.
The trunk can be opened while the
vehicle is locked by pressing the touch
pad above the license plate while the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
rear of the vehicle. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 08.
Close the trunk by pulling on the
handle. Do not use the handle as a
tie-down. Do not press the touch pad
while closing the trunk; this will cause
the trunk lid to be unlatched.
The trunk has an electric latch. If the
vehicle has lost power or the battery
is disconnected, the trunk will not
open. If this happens, use the
emergency trunk release handle.
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Remote Mirror Folding
If power folding mirrors equipped and
the mirrors have been folded with the
power folding mirror switch, they may
not be automatically unfolded.
If power folding mirrors equipped and
the mirrors have not been folded with
the power folding mirror switch and
the vehicle is in P (Park), they may be
automatically folded/unfolded as
follows:1. If doors are locked by pressing
H
on the remote key, the mirrors
will fold. If doors are unlocked by
pressing
Ion the remote key,
the mirrors will unfold. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08.
2. If doors are locked by pressing the door handle button, the
mirrors will fold. If doors are
unlocked by pressing the door
handle button, the mirrors will
unfold. See “Keyless Unlocking/
Locking from the Driver Door” in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08. 3. If passive locking is enabled and
doors are locked by that feature,
the mirrors will fold. See “Passive
Locking” inRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 08.
This feature is turned on or off
through vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization 0124.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped with heated mirrors:
K:The rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0142.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has the automatic
dimming mirror, the driver outside
mirror automatically adjusts for the
glare of headlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors
and memory seats, the passenger and/
or driver mirror tilts to a preselected
position when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse). This allows the curb to be
seen when parallel parking. The
mirror(s) may move from their tilted
position when:
.
The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.
. The ignition is turned off.
. The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
Turn this feature on or off through
vehicle personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0124.
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Warning (Continued)
overheat. An overheated seat heater
may cause a burn or may damage
the seat.
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press
Cor{to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat. 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
front heated seats are on high, the
level may automatically be lowered
after approximately 30 minutes.
When this feature is off, the heated
and ventilated seat symbols on the
buttons are white. A ventilated seat
has a fan that pulls 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.
The passenger seat may take longer to
heat up.
Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats
If the vehicle is equipped with auto
heated or ventilated seats, and the
engine is running, this feature will
automatically activate the heated or
ventilated seats at the level required
by the vehicle's interior temperature.
The active high, medium, low, or off
heated or ventilated seat level will be
indicated by the manual heated and
ventilated seat buttons on the center
stack. Use the manual heated and
ventilated seat buttons on the center
stack to turn auto heated or ventilated
seats off. If the passenger seat is
unoccupied, the auto heated or
ventilated seats feature will not
activate that seat. The auto heated
and ventilated seats feature can be
programmed to always be enabled
when the vehicle is on. If equipped
with a heated steering wheel, the auto
heated steering wheel activation will
follow the heated seat auto activation
and the heated wheel indicator will
follow the state of the steering
wheel heat.
Remote Start Heated and Ventilated
Seats
If equipped, the heated seats will turn
on automatically during a remote
start if it is cold outside and the
ventilated seats will turn on
automatically if it is hot outside.
If equipped, the heated steering wheel
will turn on automatically during a
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Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
The power outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such as
cell phone charge cords.
Always unplug electrical equipment
when not in use and do not plug in
equipment that exceeds the maximum
15 amps rating.
Wireless Charging
The vehicle may have a wireless
charging pad below the climate
controls. The system operates at 145
kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi
compatible smartphone. The power
output of the system is capable of
charging at a rate up to 3 amp (15W),
as requested by the compatible
smartphone. See Radio Frequency
Statement 0334.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted
pacemaker or other medical devices.
If you have one, it is recommended
to consult with your doctor before
using the wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active. The
wireless charging feature may not
correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0169.
The operating temperature is −20 °C
(−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the
charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to
35 °C (95 °F) for the smartphone.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the
charging pad before charging your
compatible smartphone. Objects,
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Warning (Continued)
such as coins, keys, rings, paper
clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and charging pad will
become very hot. On the rare
occasion that the charging system
does not detect an object, and the
object gets wedged between the
smartphone and charger, remove
the smartphone and allow the
object to cool before removing it
from the charging pad, to prevent
burns.