2022 CADILLAC XT6 washer fluid

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102 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Automatic Heated Steering Wheel
If equipped with remote start, the
heated steering wheel will turn on
automatically during a remote start
along with the heated seats when it is
cold outside. The heated steering
wheel indicator light may not
come on.
If equipped with auto heated seats,
the heated steering wheel will turn on
when the auto heated seat is
activated. The heated steering wheel
indicator will display the state of the
steering wheel heat.
SeeHeated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 46 and
Vehicle Personalization 0130.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, move the windshield
wiper lever to select the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
AUTO : If equipped with Rainsense,
use this setting for intermittent wipes
when Rainsense is disabled,
or Rainsense wipes when Rainsense is enabled. For intermittent wipes, move
the windshield wiper lever to AUTO,
then turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes. If Rainsense is turned
on, see
“Rainsense ”later in this
section.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several
wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
f: Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
The wipers will continue until the
lever is released or the maximum
wash time is reached. When the
windshield wiper lever is released,
additional wipes may occur depending
on how long the windshield washer
has been activated. See Washer Fluid
0 335 for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and windshield before using
them. If frozen to the windshield,

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carefully loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be replaced.
SeeWiper Blade Replacement 0338.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use the
washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid
can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always
clear snow and ice from the hood,
windshield, washer nozzles, roof,
and rear of the vehicle, including all
lamps and windows. Reduced
visibility from snow and ice buildup
could lead to a crash.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or AUTO with
Rainsense turned off, they will
immediately stop. If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver door is
opened or within 10 minutes, the
wipers will restart and move to the
base of the windshield.
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are performing wipes due to
windshield washing or Rainsense, the
wipers continue to run until they
reach the base of the windshield.
Rainsense
If equipped with Rainsense and the
feature is turned on, a sensor near the
top center of the windshield detects
the amount of water on the
windshield and controls the frequency
of the windshield wiper based on the
current sensitivity setting.
Keep this area of the windshield clear
of debris to allow for best system
performance.
AUTO :
Move the windshield wiper
lever to AUTO. Turn the band on the
wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.
.Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
.Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
.Move the windshield wiper lever out
of the AUTO position to deactivate
Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or
off, see “Rain Sense Wipers ”under
Vehicle Personalization 0130.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash,
move the windshield wiper lever to
OFF. This disables the automatic
Rainsense windshield wipers.

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With Rainsense, if the transmission is
in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is
very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base of the
windshield.
The wiper operations return to normal
when the transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has
increased.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
The rear window wiper/washer
controls are on the end of the
windshield wiper lever.
Turn the controls to adjust the
setting.
OFF :Turns the wiper off. INT :
Turns on the rear wiper with a
delay between wipes.
ON : Turns on the rear wiper.
1:Push the windshield wiper lever
forward to spray washer fluid on the
rear window. The wipers will clear the
rear window and either stop or return
to your preset speed. For more washer
cycles, push and hold the lever.
The rear window wiper/washer will
not operate if the liftgate is open or
ajar. If the liftgate is opened while the
rear wiper is on, the wiper returns to
the parked position and stops.
See “Rear Camera Washer” later in this
section.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection
When using an automatic car wash,
move the rear wiper control to OFF to
disable the rear wiper. In some
vehicles, if the transmission is in
N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is
very slow, the rear wiper will
automatically park under the rear
spoiler. The wiper operations return to normal
when the transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has
increased.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear
wiper will automatically operate
continuously when the transmission is
in R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing low or
high speed wipes. If the rear wiper
control is off, the transmission is in
R (Reverse), and the front windshield
wiper is performing INT wipes, then
the rear wiper automatically performs
INT wipes.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See
Vehicle Personalization 0130.
The windshield washer reservoir is
used for the windshield, rear window,
and rear mirror camera, if equipped.
See Rear Camera Mirror 032. Check
the fluid level in the reservoir if either
washer is not working. See Washer
Fluid 0335.

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Rear Camera Washer
If equipped, push the windshield
wiper lever forward to spray washer
fluid on the rear camera lens. The
lever returns to its starting position
when released. SeeRear Camera Mirror
0 32.
Activating the Rear Camera Washer
also cleans the rear window and the
Night Vision Camera, if equipped. See
Night Vision System 0293.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). The compass receives its
heading and other information from
the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle
speed information.
The compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of miles
or degrees of turn before needing a
signal from the GPS satellites. When
the compass display shows CAL, drive
the vehicle for a short distance in an
open area where it can receive a GPS
signal. The compass system will
automatically determine when a GPS
signal is restored and provide a
heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time/Date"
under
Settings 0186.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Current
The vehicle has two 12-volt outlets
that can be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player.
The power outlets are located:
.Under the front of the center
console.
.In the rear cargo area.
Lift the cover to access the outlet and
replace when not in use.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the rear
cargo power outlet. Do not leave
electrical equipment plugged in
when the vehicle is not in use
because the vehicle could catch fire
and cause injury or death.

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The windshield is part of the HUD
system. SeeWindshield Replacement
0 340.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple messages
may appear one after another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by pressing
V. The messages that require
immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the message does
not correct the problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see
your dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays
messages regarding the following
topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Steering
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is reduced.
A reduction in propulsion power can
affect the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is on, but
there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your
destination. Under certain conditions
the performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum
acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message stays
on, or displays repeatedly, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try
restarting after the ignition has been
off for 30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX
KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle
speed has been limited to the speed
displayed. The limited speed is a
protection for various propulsion and
vehicle systems, such as lubrication,
thermal, brakes, suspension, Teen
Driver if equipped, or tires.
Vehicle Personalization
The following are all possible vehicle
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.

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Warning (Continued)
occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can
build up under the vehicle's tires so
they actually ride on the water. This
can happen if the road is wet enough
and you are going fast enough. When
the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has
little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to
slow down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
.Allow extra following distance.
.Pass with caution.
.Keep windshield wiping equipment
in good shape.
.Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
.Have good tires with proper tread
depth. SeeTires0351.
.Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving on
flat or rolling terrain. Tips include:
.Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
.Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, and cooling system.
.Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.
{Warning
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle
on a long downhill slope can cause
brake overheating, can reduce brake
performance, and could result in a
loss of braking. Shift the
transmission to a lower gear to let
the engine assist the brakes on a
steep downhill slope.
{Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or
with the ignition off is dangerous.
This can cause overheating of the
brakes and loss of steering assist.
Always have the engine running
and the vehicle in gear.
.Drive at speeds that keep the
vehicle in its own lane. Do not
swing wide or cross the center line.
.Be alert on top of hills; something
could be in your lane (e.g., stalled
car, crash).
.Pay attention to special road signs
(e.g., falling rocks area, winding
roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take
appropriate action.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . 328
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . 329
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . 337
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . 338 Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . 340
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . 341
Bulb Replacement
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . 341
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . 343
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 347
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . 360
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Different Size Tires and
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 368
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 382
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0329.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil
0 325.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil
0 325.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0330.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0336.
6. Battery - North America 0337.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
0 330.
8. Positive (+) Battery Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting -
North America 0379.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0335.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0343.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0379.