2020 CADILLAC XT6 Owner's Manual

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12984300) -
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368 ONSTAR
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370 CONNECTED SERVICES
Connected Services
Connected Services
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Connected Services
Navigation
Navigation requires a specific OnStar
or connected service plan.
Press
Qto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. PressQto connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided commands.
Using Voice Commands During a
Planned Route
Functionality of the Voice Command
button, if equipped, may vary by
vehicle and region. For some vehicles,
press
=to open the OnStar app on
the infotainment display. For other
vehicles press
=as follows. Cancel Route
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Cancel route.” System
responds: “Do you want to cancel
directions?”
3. Say “Yes.”System responds: “OK,
request completed, thank you,
goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Route preview.” System
responds with the next three
maneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Repeat.” System responds
with the last direction given,
then responds with “OnStar
ready,” then a tone.

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CONNECTED SERVICES 371
Get My Destination1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
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 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. 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.

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372 CONNECTED SERVICES
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.
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.
Features are subject to change. For
myCadillac mobile app information
and compatibility, see my.cadillac.com.
An active OnStar or connected service
plan may be required. A 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.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on your
route, help locate hotels, or book a
room. These services vary by market.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
provides a way to keep up on
maintenance. Capabilities vary by
model. See www.onstar.com for details
and system limitations. Features are
subject to change. For updates on
feature capabilities, see
my.cadillac.com. Message and data
rates may apply.

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INDEX 373
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 260
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 256
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 268
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153, 158
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . 68
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . 69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . 67
What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Airbag System (cont'd)
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Airbags Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 119
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Rear Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 235
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 197 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 226
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

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374 INDEX
Auto StopStop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . 229
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Battery - North America . . . . . .276, 318
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 277
Brake Electric Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Braking (cont'd)
Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . 229
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Bulb Replacement Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .259, 276, 318, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 347
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Cargo
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 3 Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Charging
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . 77
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90, 92
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Connected ServicesConnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Control Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 117
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153, 158
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Customer Assistance (cont'd)
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 352
Customer Information
Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 3
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 147
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Door (cont'd)
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 348
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 216
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 126
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 174
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153