2021 CADILLAC XT5 stop start

Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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INTRODUCTION 3
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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1.Air Vents 0207.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0132.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0135.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0132.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual
Mode 0236 (If Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 0102.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0117.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 095.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 097.
6. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0224.
7. Park Assist Button. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 256.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Button. See Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0256.
Stop/Start System 0226 Disable
Button.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0134. 9.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0135.
10. Infotainment Controls. See Overview 0140.
11. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
043 (If Equipped).
12. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0242.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0240.
All-Wheel Drive 0237 (If Equipped).
13. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0201.
14. Wireless Charging 099 (If
Equipped).
15. Infotainment Controls. See Overview 0140.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0232.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 094.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0117.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 094.
19. Horn 095.
20. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0264 (If Equipped). Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0274 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 094 (If
Equipped).
21. Cruise Control 0243.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0 245 (If Equipped).
Phone Button. See Steering Wheel
Controls 094.
22. Steering Wheel Adjustment 094
(Out of View).
23. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0119 (If
Equipped).
24. Hood Release. See Hood0295.
Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of
View). See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0108.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0136.
26. Electric Parking Brake 0238.

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Q:Press to lock all doors and if
equipped, the fuel door. The turn
signal indicators may flash and/or the
horn may sound on the second press
to indicate locking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0123.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed and Open Door Anti-Lockout
is enabled, all doors will lock and then
the driver door will immediately
unlock. See Vehicle Personalization
0 123. If the passenger door is open
when
Qis pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 025. If equipped with remote folding
mirrors, press and hold
Qfor
one second to fold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Folding Mirrors 029.
K:Press to unlock the driver door
and if equipped, the fuel door. Press
unlock again within five seconds to
unlock all doors. The RKE transmitter
can be programmed to unlock all
doors on the first button press. See
Vehicle Personalization 0123. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization
0 123. When remotely unlocking the
vehicle at night, the lights come on
briefly to light your approach to the
vehicle.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 025.
If equipped with remote folding
mirrors, press and hold
Kfor
one second to unfold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Folding Mirrors 029. If equipped with remote windows,
press and hold
Kuntil the windows
fully open, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0123.
/:Press and releaseQand then
immediately press and hold
/for at
least four seconds to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start 013.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press and hold
7for
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signal lamps flash for 30 seconds,
or until
7is pressed again or the
vehicle is started.
b: Press twice quickly to open or
close the liftgate.
Press once to stop the liftgate from
moving.

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3. Place the new transmitter into thetransmitter pocket. The transmitter
pocket is inside the center console
storage area between the driver and
front passenger seats. The storage
area will need to be opened and the
storage tray lifted up to access the
transmitter pocket.
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned the DIC
display will show that it is ready to
program the next transmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the
transmitter
KorQbutton.
To program additional transmitters,
repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
6. Return the key back into the transmitter.
7. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 015. Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If two currently recognized
transmitters are not available, follow
this procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes to
complete. The vehicle must be off and
all of the transmitters you wish to
program must be with you.
1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door
Locks 015. Insert the vehicle key of
the transmitter into the key lock
cylinder on the driver door handle
and turn the key counterclockwise,
to the unlock position, five times
within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START
BUTTON TO LEARN and then
press ENGINE START/STOP.
The DIC display will again show
REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT. 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times.
After the third time all previously
known transmitters will no longer
work with the vehicle. Remaining
transmitters can be relearned
during the next steps.
The DIC display should now show
READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
4. Place the new transmitter into thetransmitter pocket. The transmitter
pocket is inside the center console
storage area between the driver and
front passenger seats. The storage
area will need to be opened and the
storage tray lifted up to access the
transmitter pocket.

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5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. Whenthe transmitter is learned the DIC
display will show that it is ready to
program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the
transmitter
KorQbutton.
To program additional transmitters,
repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the transmitter.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 015.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
When the vehicle is started, if the
transmitter battery is weak, the DIC
may display NO REMOTE DETECTED
or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE. The DIC may also display
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray.
2. Place the transmitter in thetransmitter pocket.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery as
soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with
the RKE transmitter. The
transmitter contains a small
battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns
can occur, resulting in severe injury
or death. Seek medical attention
immediately if a battery is
swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not
touch metal surfaces on the RKE
transmitter when it has been
exposed to extreme heat. These
surfaces can be hot to the touch at
temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not
touch any of the circuitry on the
transmitter. Static from your body
could damage the transmitter.

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.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.There is an emission control system
malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Two remote vehicle starts or a start
with an extension have already
been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children,
can easily open the doors and
fall out of a moving vehicle. The
doors can be unlocked and
opened while the vehicle is
moving. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all passengers
should wear seat belts properly
and the doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is driven.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be unable
to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and
can suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door when
you slow down or stop the
vehicle. Locking the doors can
help prevent this from
happening.
To lock/unlock the doors from outside
the vehicle:
.PressQorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07.
.Use the key in the key lock cylinder
in the driver door. The key lock
cylinder is covered with a cap. To lock/unlock the doors from inside
the vehicle:
.PressQorKon the power door
lock switch. See Power Door Locks
0 17.
.Pull once on the door handle to
unlock the door and again to open
the door.
.Push down on the door lock knob to
lock the door manually.
Keyless Access
If equipped, the RKE transmitter must
be within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or
door being opened.

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The power liftgate switch is on the
driver door. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
The modes are:
MAX :Opens to maximum height.
3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that
can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use
to prevent the liftgate from opening
into overhead obstructions such as a
garage door or roof-mounted cargo.
The liftgate can be manually opened
all the way.
OFF : Opens manually only.
To power open or close the liftgate,
select MAX or 3/4 mode.
.Pressbtwice quickly on the RKE
transmitter until the liftgate moves.
.Press8on the driver door. The
driver door must either be unlocked
or locked without the security
armed.
.Press the touch pad on the
underside of the liftgate handle
after unlocking all doors. A locked
vehicle can be opened if the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the touch pad.
.Presslon the bottom of the
liftgate next to the pull cup to close. Press any liftgate button, the touch
pad, or
bon the RKE transmitter
while the liftgate is moving to stop it.
Pressing any liftgate button or
pressing
btwice quickly on the RKE
transmitter again restarts the
operation in the reverse direction.
Pressing the touch pad on the liftgate
handle will restart the motion, but
only in the opening direction.
Caution
Manually forcing the liftgate to
open or close during a power cycle
can damage the vehicle. Allow the
power cycle to complete.
The power liftgate may be temporarily
disabled under extreme low
temperatures, or after repeated power
cycling over a short period of time.
If this occurs, the liftgate can still be
operated manually.
If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park)
while the power function is in
progress, the liftgate will continue to
completion. If the vehicle is
accelerated before the liftgate has
completed moving, the liftgate may

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To operate, move your foot in a
forward kicking motion under the left
side of the rear bumper, at the
location of the projected logo, then
pull it back. Then step back. The kick
must come within 14 cm (6 in) of the
rear bumper to activate.
Caution
Splashing water may cause the
liftgate to open. Keep the RKE
transmitter away from the rear
bumper detection area or turn the
liftgate mode to OFF when cleaning
or working near the rear bumper to
avoid accidental opening.
.Do not sweep your foot side to side.
.Do not keep your foot under the
bumper; the liftgate will not
activate.
.Do not touch the liftgate until it has
stopped moving.
.This feature may be temporarily
disabled under some conditions.
If the liftgate does not respond to
the kick, open or close the liftgate
by another method or start the
vehicle. The feature will be
re-enabled.
When closing the liftgate using this
feature, there will be a short delay.
The taillamps will flash and a chime
will sound. Step away from the liftgate
before it starts moving.
Projected Logo
If equipped with this feature, a vehicle
logo will be projected for one minute
onto the ground near the rear bumper
when an RKE transmitter is detected
within approximately 2 m (6 ft). The
projected logo may not be visible
under brighter daytime conditions.
1. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free Operation Detection Zone
2. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo Detection Zone
The projected logo shows where the
kicking motion is to take place.
The projected logo will only be
available for this RKE transmitter after
it has been out of range for at least
20 seconds.
If an RKE transmitter is again
detected within approximately 2 m
(6 ft) of the liftgate, or another
hands-free operation has been
detected, the one-minute timer will be
reset.