2022 CADILLAC XT6 warning

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15218998) -
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9. Make sure the metal tube iscentered at the striker. Push the
tube toward the front of the
vehicle.
10. Close the liftgate and make sure it is fully latched.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact spare
tire with a full-size tire as soon as
possible.
Storing the Compact Spare Tire
and Tools
To store the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate020.
2. Lift the load floor. 3. Remove the cargo management
system tray.
4. Put back the spare tire and all tools as they were stored in the rear
storage compartment.
5. Install the cargo management system tray and load floor.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact spare
tire with a full-size tire as soon as
possible.
Compact Spare Tire
{Warning
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and
handling. This could lead to a crash
and you or others could be injured.
Use only one compact spare tire at
a time.
If this vehicle has a compact spare
tire, it was fully inflated when new;
however, it can lose air over time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly.
It should be 420 kPa (60 psi). Stop as soon as possible and check
that the spare tire is correctly inflated
after being installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is designed for
temporary use only. The vehicle will
perform differently with the spare tire
installed and it is recommended that
the vehicle speed be limited to
80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the
tread of the spare tire, have the
standard tire repaired or replaced as
soon as convenient and return the
spare tire to the storage area.
When using a compact spare tire, the
AWD (if equipped), ABS, and Traction
Control systems may engage until the
spare tire is recognized by the vehicle,
especially on slippery roads. Adjust
driving to reduce possible wheel slip.
Caution
When the compact spare is
installed, do not take the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare
can get caught on the rails which
can damage the tire, wheel, and
other parts of the vehicle.

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Do not use the compact spare on
other vehicles.
Do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They
will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its
wheel together.
Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact
spare. Using them can damage the
vehicle and the chains. Do not use
tire chains on the compact spare.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about the
vehicle battery, seeBattery - North
America 0337.
If the battery has run down, try to use
another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to
use the following steps to do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
can expose you to chemicals
including lead and lead compounds,
which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See the warning on the back cover.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
.They contain acid that can
burn you.
.They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
.They contain enough electricity
to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these things
can hurt you.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result in
costly damage to the vehicle that
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Trying to start the vehicle
by pushing or pulling it will not
work, and it could damage the
vehicle.
1. Discharged Battery Positive (+) Terminal
2. Discharged Battery Negative (–) Grounding Point
3. Good Battery Negative (–) Terminal

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4. Good Battery Positive (+)Terminal
The discharged battery positive (+)
terminal and the discharged battery
negative (–) grounding point are on
the driver side of the vehicle.
The good battery negative (–) terminal
and the good battery positive (+)
terminal are on the battery of the
vehicle providing the jump start.
The discharged battery positive (+)
terminal is under a cover. Remove the
cover to expose the terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching. 3. Set the parking brake firmly and
put the transmission in P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park 0236.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Whenever
possible, turn off or unplug all
accessories on either vehicle when
jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard warning
flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running and
can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode. People
have been hurt doing this, and
some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can
burn you. Do not get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in your
eyes or on your skin, flush the place
with water and get medical help
immediately.
{Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts
can injure you badly. Keep your
hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the discharged
battery positive (+) terminal.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the good
battery positive (+) terminal.

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Caution (Continued)
.Do not use scented or gel-type
hand sanitizers. If hand sanitizer
comes in contact with interior
surfaces of the vehicle, blot
immediately and clean with a
soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap and water solution.
Interior Glass
To clean, use a microfiber cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
If necessary, use a commercial glass
cleaner after cleaning with plain water.
Caution
To prevent scratching, never use
abrasive cleaners on automotive
glass. Abrasive cleaners or
aggressive cleaning may damage
the rear window defogger.
Cleaning the windshield with water
during the first three to six months of
ownership will reduce tendency to fog.
Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover
gently, so that the speaker will not be
damaged. Clean spots with water and
mild soap.
Coated Moldings
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
.When lightly soiled, wipe with a
sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
.When heavily soiled, use warm
soapy water.
Vinyl/Rubber
If equipped with vinyl floor and
rubber floor mats, use a soft cloth
and/or brush dampened with water to
remove dust and loose dirt. For more
thorough cleaning, use a mild soap
and water solution.
{Warning
Do not use cleaners that contain
silicone, wax-based products,
or cleaners that increase gloss on
vinyl/rubber floor and mats. These (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
cleaners can permanently change
the appearance and feel of the
vinyl/rubber and can make the floor
slippery. Your foot could slip while
operating the vehicle, and you
could lose control, resulting in a
crash. You or others could be
injured.
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
Start by vacuuming the surface using
a soft brush attachment. If a rotating
vacuum brush attachment is being
used, only use it on the floor carpet.
Before cleaning, gently remove as
much of the soil as possible:
.Gently blot liquids with a paper
towel. Continue blotting until no
more soil can be removed.
.For solid soils, remove as much as
possible prior to vacuuming.
To clean: 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free colorfast cloth with water. Microfiber cloth is
recommended to prevent lint
transfer to the fabric or carpet.

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Caution (Continued)
containing these solvents can
permanently change the appearance
and feel of leather or soft trim, and
are not recommended.
Do not use cleaners that increase
gloss, especially on the instrument
panel. Reflected glare can decrease
visibility through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Caution
Use of air fresheners may cause
permanent damage to plastics and
painted surfaces. If an air freshener
comes in contact with any plastic
or painted surface in the vehicle,
blot immediately and clean with a
soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap solution. Damage caused by
air fresheners would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Cargo Cover and
Convenience Net
If equipped, wash with warm water
and mild detergent. Do not use
chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold water,
and then dry completely.
Care of Seat Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{Warning
Do not bleach or dye seat belt
webbing. It may severely weaken
the webbing. In a crash, they might
not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean and rinse seat belt
webbing only with mild soap and
lukewarm water. Allow the webbing
to dry.
Floor Mats
{Warning
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is
not properly installed, it can
interfere with the pedals.
Interference with the pedals can (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
cause unintended acceleration and/
or increased stopping distance
which can cause a crash and injury.
Make sure the floor mat does not
interfere with the pedals.
Use the following guidelines for
proper floor mat use:
.The original equipment floor mats
are designed for your vehicle. If the
floor mats need to be replaced, it is
recommended that GM-certified
floor mats are purchased. Non-GM
floor mats may not fit properly and
may interfere with the pedals.
Always check that the floor mats do
not interfere with the pedals.
.Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle
is not equipped with a floor mat
retainer on the driver side floor.
.Use the floor mat with the correct
side up. Do not turn it over.
.Do not place anything on top of the
driver side floor mat.
.Use only a single floor mat on the
driver side.

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 395
The Tire Rotation and Required
Services are the responsibility of the
vehicle owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy, and
reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more frequent
checks and services. The Additional
Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits0226.
.Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (2.0L L4 Turbo
Engine) 0301 or
Recommended Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine)
0 302.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart. The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause serious
injury. Perform maintenance work
only if the required information,
proper tools, and equipment are
available. If they are not, see your
dealer to have a trained technician
do the work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0319.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. See Engine
Oil 0325.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0358.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0364.
.Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0335.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km (600 mi). If driven
under the best conditions, the engine
oil life system may not indicate the
need for vehicle service for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and the
oil life system must be reset. Your
trained dealer technician can perform
this work. If the engine oil life system
is reset accidentally, service the
vehicle within 5 000 km (3,000 mi)

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INDEX 435
AntennaMulti-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 244 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 287
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . 290
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156B
BatteryExterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Battery - North America . . . . . .337, 379
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 338
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179, 180
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Brake
Electric Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . 290
Reverse Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Bulb Replacement
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337, 379, Back Cover
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 409
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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436 INDEX
CheckEngine Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . 74
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 89
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Connections
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Control Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 113
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206, 211
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Cruise Control, Super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Customer Assistance (cont'd)
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 414
Customer Information Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 141
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124