2021 CADILLAC CT5 Owner's Manual

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . 86
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 381
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 411
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans,
vehicle model names, and vehicle
body designs appearing in this manual
including, but not limited to, GM, the
GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC
Emblem, and CT5, are trademarks
and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name“General Motors
of Canada Company ”for Cadillac
Motor Car Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications,
features/applications that may not be
available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this
owner’s manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to
confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce
guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84432196 B Second Printing©2020 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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2 INTRODUCTION
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the back
of the manual. It is an alphabetical
list of what is in the manual and the
page number where it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do not,”
“Do not do this,” or“Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner’s manual
has additional instructions or
information.
*: Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components
Properly
P: Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited

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H:Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
Q: Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
h:Stop/Start
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
V: Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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4 INTRODUCTION
Instrument Panel Overview

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INTRODUCTION 5
1.Air Vents 0206.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0135.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0132.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0132.
3. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0236.
4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 094
or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 096.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 088.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0134.
7. Home Button and Infotainment Controls. See Overview0141.
8. Infotainment. See Introduction
0 140.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0202.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
042 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0293 (If
Equipped). Automatic Park Assist Button (If
Equipped). See
Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0277.
Park Assist Button. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 277.
11. Hazard Warning Flashers 0135.
12. Infotainment Controls. See Overview 0141.
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0231.
14. Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0240.
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) 0240.
Stop/Start Disable Switch. See
Starting the Engine 0225.
MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0242.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 087.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0113 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0116.
16. Horn 088. 17.
Steering Wheel Adjustment 087.
18. Cruise Control 0249 (If Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0 251 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 285 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 087 (If
Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood0311.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0103.
21. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0136.
22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0118 (If
Equipped).
23. Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Switch. See Electric Parking Brake
0 238.

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6 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . 28
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 29
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
remote key is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the remote key in the
vehicle, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with a
remote key.

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The key inside the remote key is used
for the driver door and glove box.To remove the mechanical key, press
the button on the side of the remote
key near the bottom, and pull the
mechanical key out. Never pull the
mechanical key out without pressing
the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a new mechanical
key is needed.
Contact Roadside Service if locked out
of the vehicle. See
Roadside Service
0 405.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor may
remotely unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar Overview 0414.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0410.
If there is a decrease in the remote
key operating range:
.Check the distance. The remote key
may be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles
or objects may be blocking the
signal.
.Check the remote key battery. See
“Battery Replacement ”later in this
section.
.If the remote key is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for
vehicle entry when the remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access
Operation ”later in this section.
The remote key functions for Lock,
Unlock, Remote Start and Panic may
work up to 60 m (197 ft). The remote
key functions for trunk may work up
to 30 m (98 ft).
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 7.