2022 CADILLAC XT5 Gas

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20 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
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 Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
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 up to unlock. Do the same for the other door.Doors
Liftgate
{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 set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems” in the
Index.
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Warning (Continued)
.If the vehicle is equipped with a
power liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0232.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area
above and behind the liftgate is
clear before opening it.
Power Liftgate Operation
{Warning
You or others could be injured if
caught in the path of the power
liftgate. Make sure there is no one
in the way of the liftgate as it is
opening and closing.

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if the sensing system predicts that the
vehicle is about to roll over on its
side, or in a severe frontal impact.
In any particular crash, no one can
say whether an airbag should have
inflated simply because of the vehicle
damage or repair costs.
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing
system sends an electrical signal
triggering a release of gas from the
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the
airbag causing the bag to break out of
the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and
related hardware are all part of the
airbag module.
For airbag locations, seeWhere Are the
Airbags? 060.
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near
frontal collisions, even belted
occupants can contact the steering
wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the
inside of the vehicle.
Airbags supplement the protection
provided by seat belts by distributing
the force of the impact more evenly
over the occupant's body.
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are
designed to help contain the head and
chest of occupants in the outboard
seating positions in the first and
second rows. The rollover capable
roof-rail airbags are designed to help
reduce the risk of full or partial
ejection in rollover events, although
no system can prevent all such
ejections.
But airbags would not help in many
types of collisions, primarily because
the occupant's motion is not toward
those airbags. See
When Should an
Airbag Inflate? 061.
Airbags should never be regarded as
anything more than a supplement to
seat belts.
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates?
After frontal, knee, and seat-mounted
side impact airbags inflate, they
quickly deflate, so quickly that some
people may not even realize the
airbags inflated. Roof-rail airbags may
still be at least partially inflated for
some time after they inflate. Some
components of the airbag module may
be hot for several minutes. For
location of the airbags, see Where Are
the Airbags? 060.
The parts of the airbag that come into
contact with you may be warm, but
not too hot to touch. There may be
some smoke and dust coming from
the vents in the deflated airbags.
Airbag inflation does not prevent the
driver from seeing out of the
windshield or being able to steer the
vehicle, nor does it prevent people
from leaving the vehicle.

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Caution (Continued)
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not run
smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs that might not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not meet
the original tire specifications, can
cause this light to come on. This
could lead to costly repairs not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
This could also affect the vehicle’s
ability to pass an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications0297.
If the light is f lashing : A
malfunction has been detected that
could damage the emission control
system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service may
be required. To help prevent damage, reduce
vehicle speed and avoid hard
accelerations and uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce the amount
of cargo being hauled as soon as
possible.
If the light continues to flash, find a
safe place to park. Turn the vehicle off
and wait at least 10 seconds before
restarting the engine. If the light is
still flashing, follow the previous
guidelines and see your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
If the light is on steady :
A
malfunction has been detected.
Diagnosis and service may be
required.
Check the following:
.If fuel has been added to the vehicle
using the capless fuel funnel
adapter, make sure that it has been
removed. See “Filling the Tank with
a Portable Gas Can ”under Filling the
Tank 0281. The diagnostic system
can detect if the adapter has been
left installed in the vehicle, allowing
fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with
the adapter removed may turn off
the light.
.Poor fuel quality can cause
inefficient engine operation and
poor driveability, which may go
away once the engine is warmed up.
If this occurs, change the fuel
brand. It may require at least one
full tank of the proper fuel to turn
the light off. See
Recommended Fuel
(2.0L L4 Engine) 0279 or
Recommended Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine)
0 280.
If the light remains on, see your
dealer.
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
If the vehicle requires an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test, the test
equipment will likely connect to the
vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).

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The destination pin marks the
location of the final destination.
Touch the pin to view the destination
address or to add it or remove it from
the Favorites list. Hide the
information by touching the pin one
more time. It will automatically time
out if no action is taken.
If equipped, smart Points of Interest
(POIs) are places of interest for
parking and gas stations.
The progress bar provides an overview
of the route progress and may show
traffic and incidents along the way. As
the route proceeds, the vehicle icon
moves up the bar.
Touch the icon to zoom out on the
map and view the entire route. Touch
it again to return to the previous view.
View the drive time by touching the
estimated time of arrival (ETA).
Current Location
When the vehicle is parked and not in
a Navigation session, the user icon is
centered on the map view,
highlighting the current location.
Destination
Receiving Destination Directions
from Different Sources
Destinations can be received or
transferred from different sources to
the Nav application for route
guidance. If equipped, some of these
sources may include:
.Navigation from search results.
.OnStar Advisor destination
download.
.An address from the Contacts list.
.An application on the smartphone
that can send destinations to the
vehicle.
.An application downloaded to the
vehicle such as OnStar Services that
can send destinations to the
navigation system.
Waypoints
Add up to five waypoints, which are
additional destinations, along the
route. To add an additional stop or
waypoint:1. From active guidance, touch
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2. Search for the destination usingOne-Box, Voice search, or the Quick
Category icons.
3. Choose search results Along Route, Nearby, or Near Destination.
4. Choose the desired waypoint and touch Add to Trip or replace the
current destination by touching
New Destination.
Route options are not available for
waypoints.
Arriving at a Waypoint
When approaching a waypoint, the
system will display a Destination
Arrival view. To continue on to the
next destination touch the Drive to
message on the infotainment display.
If the vehicle passes the waypoint or
gets out of the current route, the
system will automatically reroute back
to this waypoint. At the same time, it
will show a Drive to icon along with
the next waypoint address so the
current waypoint can be skipped and
guidance can resume to the next
waypoint or destination. Editing a Waypoint
When waypoints are added during
active guidance, the system allows a
stop to be deleted or the order to be
changed. To edit a waypoint:
1. Touch
A.
2. Touch Edit Destinations.
.Modify destination order by
touching and holding the arrow
until it is highlighted. Drag to
move the waypoint up or down
the list.
.Delete a waypoint by touching
Y. A pop-up will appear to
confirm waypoint removal. Once
the request is confirmed, the
system will remove the address
from the destinations list. Touch
zon the top right corner so the
system can recalculate the
route.
If there is only one address in
the destinations list, the system
will disable the move and delete
functions. The system will not
allow the final destination to be
deleted.
Map Information
Road network attributes are contained
in the map database for map
information. Attributes include
information such as street names,
street addresses, and turn restrictions.
A detailed area includes all major
highways, service roads, and
residential roads. The detailed areas
include Places of Interest (POIs) such
as restaurants, airports, banks,
hospitals, police stations, gas stations,
tourist attractions, and historical
monuments.
If the vehicle does not have an
applicable service plan, the map
database may not include data for
newly constructed areas or map
database corrections that are
completed after production. The
navigation system provides full route
guidance in the detailed map areas.
Zoom Control
The zoom control display is shown on
the map view. A few ways to zoom in
or out are:
.Touch + or –to zoom in or out on
the map.

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Quick-Turn View
When the vehicle is approaching a
turn with the next turn following in
quick succession, a quick-turn list
appears below the primary turn
indicator. An audio prompt will
announce the quick turn.
Auto-Zoom
When approaching a maneuver, the
map will automatically zoom in to
show both the vehicle icon and the
upcoming maneuver to give a better
view of the maneuver. Once the
maneuver is complete, the system will
zoom back to the previous zoom level.
Touch
Aon the map to access
Settings, then touch Map Preferences
to access Auto-Zoom. This feature can
be enabled or disabled. Directions
Touch the menu option next to the
next turn street name to display
Directions.
Directions displays the turns and
directions from the current location to
the final destination.
Editing Directions
Directions can be edited by choosing
y, which expands the list to fill the
display and enters the Edit Mode.
While in Edit Mode, an unwanted
route segment can be removed from
the route by touching
Ynext to the
segment. A pop-up appears to confirm
segment removal.
When the route segment has been
removed, all segments are replaced by
an activity indicator while the new
route is recalculated. When the
recalculation is complete, the activity
indicator is replaced with the new
route segments. Highway Exits List
TouchCto open the Exit list. This
icon displays next to the current
street name near the bottom of the
display. The icon only appears when
on a highway with defined exits.
While traveling on roads with
designated exits, an Exit list may be
available. The Exit list displays the
exit number, distance to the exit from
the current vehicle position, and
convenience stops that may be
available, such as gas, coffee, food,
and lodging.
Next Maneuver Menu
When in Active Guidance, the Next
Maneuver Turn Arrow, Street Name,
and Maneuver Distance are shown in
the Next Maneuver at the top of the

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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or IceCaution
To avoid damage to the wheels and
brake components, always clear
snow and ice from inside the
wheels and underneath the vehicle
before driving.
Snow or ice between the tires and the
road creates less traction or grip, so
drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at
about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain
begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice
or in freezing rain until roads can be
treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
.Accelerate gently. Accelerating too
quickly causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under the
tires slick.
.Turn on Traction Control. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0241.
.Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during
hard stops, but the brakes should be applied sooner than when on dry
pavement. See
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 0239.
.Allow greater following distance and
watch for slippery spots. Icy patches
can occur on otherwise clear roads
in shaded areas. The surface of a
curve or an overpass can remain icy
when the surrounding roads are
clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
.Turn off cruise control.
.Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Mode
for vehicles equipped with AWD.
Select Snow/Ice Mode for FWD only
vehicles. See Driver Mode Control
0 243 and
All-Wheel Drive 0238.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby. If possible,
use Roadside Service. See Roadside
Service 0401. To get help and keep
everyone in the vehicle safe:
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
{Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may cause
exhaust gases to get inside. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide
(CO), which cannot be seen or
smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
.Clear snow from the base of the
vehicle, especially any blocking
the exhaust pipe.
.Open a window about 5 cm (2 in)
on the vehicle side that is away
from the wind, to bring in
fresh air.
.Fully open the air outlets on or
under the instrument panel.
.Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air inside
the vehicle and set the fan speed
to the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems.”
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If the RKE transmitter is not in the
vehicle, if there is interference, or if
the RKE battery is low, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
will display. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 07.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by pressing
ENGINE START/STOP immediately
after cranking has ended, can
overheat and damage the cranking
motor, and drain the battery. Wait
at least 15 seconds between each
try, to let the cranking motor
cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds, especially in
very cold weather (below −18 °C or
0 °F), it could be flooded with too
much gasoline. Try pushing the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there, then press
ENGINE START/STOP for up to a
maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at
least 15 seconds between each try,
to allow the cranking motor to cool
down. When the engine starts, let go of the button and the
accelerator. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the
same thing. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine. Do not
race the engine immediately after
starting it. Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Stop/Start System
The Stop/Start system will shut off
the engine to help conserve fuel.
It has components designed for the
increased number of starts.
{Warning
The automatic engine Stop/Start
feature causes the engine to shut
off while the vehicle is still on. Do
not exit the vehicle before shifting
to P (Park). The vehicle may restart
and move unexpectedly. Always
shift to P (Park), and then turn the
ignition off before exiting the
vehicle.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied and the
vehicle is at a complete stop, the
engine may turn off. When stopped,
the tachometer displays AUTO STOP.
See
Tachometer 0107. When the brake
pedal is released or the accelerator
pedal is pressed, the engine will
restart.
To maintain vehicle performance,
other conditions may cause the engine
to automatically restart before the
brake pedal is released.
Auto Stops may not occur and/or Auto
Starts may occur because:
.The climate control settings require
the engine to be running to cool or
heat the vehicle interior.
.The vehicle battery needs to charge.
.The vehicle battery has recently
been disconnected.
.Minimum vehicle speed has not
been reached since the last
Auto Stop.
.The accelerator pedal is pressed.
.The engine or transmission is not at
the required operating temperature.