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Towing Equipment
Hitches
Always use the correct hitch
equipment for your vehicle.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and
rough roads can affect the trailer and
the hitch.
Never attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches. Only use
frame-mounted hitches that do not
attach to the bumper.
Always seal any holes in your vehicle
if the trailer hitch removed. If not
sealed, dirt, water, and carbon
monoxide (CO) from the exhaust may
enter your vehicle. SeeEngine Exhaust
0 231.
Consider using mechanical sway
controls with any trailer. Ask a
trailering professional about sway
controls or refer to the trailer
manufacturer's recommendations and
instructions.
Tires
.Do not tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire on the vehicle.
.Tires must be properly inflated to
support loads while towing a trailer.
See Tires 0342 for instructions on
proper tire inflation.
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the
vehicle and the trailer, and attach the
chains to the holes on the trailer hitch
platform. Instructions about safety
chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer
manufacturer.
Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer to help prevent
the tongue from contacting the road if
it becomes separated from the hitch.
Always leave just enough slack so the
combination can turn. Never allow
safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Loaded trailers over 450 kg (1,000 lb)
must be equipped with brake systems
and with brakes for each axle. Trailer
braking equipment conforming to
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
requirement CAN3-D313, or its
equivalent, is recommended. State or local regulations may require
trailers to have their own braking
system if the loaded weight of the
trailer exceeds certain minimums that
can vary from state to state. Read and
follow the instructions for the trailer
brakes so they are installed, adjusted,
and maintained properly. Never
attempt to tap into your vehicle's
hydraulic brake system. If you do,
both the vehicle anti-lock brakes and
the trailer brakes may not function,
which could result in a crash.
Turn Signals When Towing a
Trailer
When properly connected, the trailer
turn signals will illuminate to indicate
the vehicle is turning, changing lanes,
or stopping. When towing a trailer,
the arrows on the instrument cluster
will illuminate even if the trailer is not
properly connected or the bulbs are
burned out.

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operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function
properly.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 352.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0410.Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is
designed to warn the driver when a
low tire pressure condition exists.
TPMS sensors are mounted onto each
tire and wheel assembly, excluding the
spare tire and wheel assembly. The
TPMS sensors monitor the air
pressure in the tires and transmit the
tire pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
When a low tire pressure condition is
detected, the TPMS illuminates the
low tire pressure warning light located
on the instrument cluster. If the
warning light comes on, stop as soon
as possible and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0219. A message to check the pressure in a
specific tire displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The low tire
pressure warning light and the DIC
warning message come on at each
ignition cycle until the tires are
inflated to the correct inflation
pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure
levels can be viewed. For additional
information and details about the DIC
operation and displays see
Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 113 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0116.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
could be an early indicator that the air
pressure is getting low and needs to
be inflated to the proper pressure.
A Tire and Loading Information label,
attached to your vehicle, shows the
size of the original equipment tires
and the correct inflation pressure for
the tires when they are cold. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0219, for an

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dealer for service if the TPMS
malfunction light and DIC message
come on and stay on.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
This feature provides visual and
audible alerts outside the vehicle to
help when inflating an underinflated
tire to the recommended cold tire
pressure.
When the low tire pressure warning
light comes on:1. Park the vehicle in a safe, level place.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
4. Add air to the tire that is underinflated. The turn signal lamp
will flash.
When the recommended pressure
is reached, the horn sounds once
and the turn signal lamp will stop
flashing and briefly turn solid.
Repeat these steps for all
underinflated tires that have
illuminated the low tire pressure
warning light.
{Warning
Overinflating a tire could cause the
tire to rupture and you or others
could be injured. Do not exceed the
maximum pressure listed on the
tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall
Labeling 0345 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0219.
If the tire is overinflated by more than
35 kPa (5 psi), the horn will sound
multiple times and the turn signal
lamp will continue to flash for several
seconds after filling stops. To release
and correct the pressure, while the
turn signal lamp is still flashing,
briefly press the center of the valve
stem. When the recommended
pressure is reached, the horn
sounds once.
If the turn signal lamp does not flash
within 15 seconds after starting to
inflate the tire, the tire fill alert has
not been activated or is not working.
If the hazard warning flashers are on,
the tire fill alert visual feedback will
not work properly. The TPMS will not activate the tire fill
alert properly under the following
conditions:.There is interference from an
external device or transmitter.
.The air pressure from the inflation
device is not sufficient to inflate
the tire.
.There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
.There is a malfunction in the horn
or turn signal lamps.
.The identification code of the TPMS
sensor is not registered to the
system.
.The battery of the TPMS sensor
is low.
If the tire fill alert does not operate
due to TPMS interference, move the
vehicle about 1 m (3 ft) back or
forward and try again. If the tire fill
alert feature is not working, use a tire
pressure gauge.
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
— Auto Learn Function
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new

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OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that
can connect to an OnStar Advisor for
Emergency, Security, Navigation,
Connections, and Diagnostics Services.
OnStar services may require a paid
service plan and data plan. OnStar
requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service, and
GPS satellite signals to be available
and operating. OnStar acts as a link to
existing emergency service providers.
OnStar may collect information about
you and your vehicle, including
location information. See OnStar User
Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light is next
to the OnStar buttons. If the status
light is:
.Solid Green: System is ready.
.Flashing Green: On a call.
.Red: Indicates a problem.
.Off: System is off. PressQtwice to
speak with an OnStar Advisor.
Press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region.
Press
=to:
.Open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. See OnStar
System 0155 for information on
how to use the OnStar app.
Or
.Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.

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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.
If equipped, TTY mode can be turned
on or off by touching Settings, then
Apps, and then Phone. When TTY
mode is on, phone calls can be made
or received with OnStar using the
infotainment display.
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 Service 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. However, OnStar could have
difficulty identifying the exact
location.
.In emergency situations, OnStar can
use the last stored GPS location to
send to emergency responders.
A temporary loss of GPS can cause
loss of the ability to send a
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The
Advisor may give a verbal route or
may ask for a call back after the
vehicle is driven into an open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for
OnStar to send remote signals to the
vehicle. Do not place items over or
near the antenna to prevent blocking
cellular and GPS signal reception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar
Message
If there is limited cellular coverage or
the cellular network has reached
maximum capacity, this message may
come on. Press
Qto try the call again
or try again after driving a few miles
into another cellular area.

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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 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 and numbers
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). The LTE icon shows
connection to Wi-Fi. It is possible
that the icon may not illuminate
even though the vehicle has an
active connection.
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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Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . 78, 80
SecurityLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . 406
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Servicing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . 291
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 135 Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Special Application Services . . . . . . . 389
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . 397
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Umbrella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Super Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
System Brake Pad Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 285
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 403
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 38
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

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Tires (cont'd)If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349, 350
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 352
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 351
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Run-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 362
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Self-Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 347
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 359
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Towing (cont'd)
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Track Events and Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Traction
Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . 109
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . 249
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Trailer
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 135U
Umbrella Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 359
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 128 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . 156
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic Hold Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 396
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123