2022 CADILLAC XT6 stop start

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15218998) -
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 121
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
This light comes on briefly when the
vehicle is turned on.
If the light does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, the
TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak/
ESC system are not fully operational
and may not assist in maintaining
control. Adjust driving accordingly.
If the condition persists, see your
dealer as soon as possible. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
may display.
The light flashes when the TCS and/or
the StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively
working.See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0247.
Driver Mode Control Light
This light comes on when Sport Mode
is selected.
This light comes on when Snow/Ice
Mode is selected.
This light comes on when Off-Road
Mode is selected.
See Driver Mode Control 0248.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the vehicle is
started. It provides information about
tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the
tires are significantly underinflated.
A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
pressure message may also display.
Stop as soon as possible, and inflate
the tires to the pressure value shown
on the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Tire Pressure 0358.

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When the REPLACE NOW message
displays, the engine air filter should
be replaced as soon as possible.
The Air Filter Life display must be
reset after the engine air filter
replacement. To reset, seeEngine Air
Filter Life System 0328.
Fuel Economy : Displays average fuel
economy, the best fuel economy over
the selected distance, and a bar graph
showing instantaneous fuel economy.
If the vehicle is equipped with an
Active Fuel Management indicator,
the engine operating mode may be
shown in the corner of this display.
Average Speed : Displays the average
vehicle speed of the vehicle in
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph). This average is based
on the various vehicle speeds recorded
since the last reset. Reset the average
speed by pressing the thumbwheel
while this display is active to show a
confirmation window to select yes
or no.
Timer : This display can be used as a
timer. To start the timer, press the
thumbwheel while this display is active. The display will show the
amount of time that has passed since
the timer was last reset. To stop the
timer, press the thumbwheel briefly
while this display is active and the
timer is running.
Press the thumbwheel while this
display is active to reset the timer.
Follow Distance/Gap Setting :
When
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not
engaged, the current follow time to
the vehicle ahead is displayed as a
time value on this page. When ACC
has been engaged, the display
switches to the gap setting page. This
page shows the current gap setting
along with the vehicle ahead indicator.
Driver Assistance : If equipped,
shows information for Lane Keep
Assist (LKA) and Forward Collision
Alert (FCA).
Battery Voltage : Shows the current
battery voltage.
Coolant Temperature : Shows the
engine coolant temperature in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F). Oil Temperature :
Shows the engine
oil temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Engine Boost : If equipped, displays
engine manifold pressure relative to
ambient air pressure. It will display
boost pressure generated by the
turbocharging system.
Transmission Fluid Temperature :
Shows the temperature of the
automatic transmission fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Off Road : Displays vehicle pitch and
roll information, road wheel angle,
and four-wheel drive (4WD) status.
Info Page Options : Scroll to choose
which info pages appear on the DIC.
Press the thumbwheel to select or
deselect.
Blank Page : Allows for no
information to be displayed in the
cluster info display areas.

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Collision / Detection Systems
Touch and the following may display:
.Alert Type
.Forward Collision System
.Front Pedestrian Detection
.Rear Pedestrian Detection
.Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
.Lane Change Alert
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert Type
This setting specifies the type of alert
provided from driver assistance
systems to help avoid crashes, either
Beeps or Safety Alert Seat vibration
pulses.
Touch Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.
Forward Collision System
This setting can alert of a potential
crash with a detected vehicle ahead
and can apply brakes to help reduce a
collision’s severity.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. Front Pedestrian Detection
This feature may help avoid or reduce
the harm caused by front-end crashes
with nearby pedestrians.
See
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0291.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Rear Pedestrian Detection
This setting specifies if alerts will
display when the vehicle detects
pedestrians behind when in
R (Reverse). See Rear Pedestrian Alert
0 286.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
This setting determines if an alert will
appear when Adaptive Cruise Control
brings the vehicle to a complete stop
and the vehicle ahead of you starts
moving again. See Adaptive Cruise
Control (Advanced) 0252.
Touch Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This setting specifies if an alert will
display on the outside mirror to help
you avoid crashing into a vehicle in your blind spot, or rapidly
approaching your blind spot, during a
lane change maneuver. See
Lane
Change Alert (LCA) 0296.
Touch Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This setting specifies if an alert will
display when the vehicle detects
approaching rear cross traffic when in
R (Reverse). See Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0278.
Touch Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Touch and the following may display:
.Chime Volume
.Hands Free Liftgate/Trunk Control
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Remote Mirror Folding
.Rain Sense Wipers
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This setting determines the chime
volume level.

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Global Positioning
System (GPS)
If equipped, the position of the vehicle
is determined by using satellite
signals, various vehicle signals, and
map data.
At times, other interference such as
the satellite condition, road
configuration, condition of the vehicle,
and/or other circumstances can affect
the navigation system's ability to
determine the accurate position of the
vehicle.
The GPS shows the current position of
the vehicle using signals sent by GPS
satellites. When the vehicle is not
receiving signals from the satellites, a
symbol appears in the status bar.
This system might not be available or
interference can occur if any of the
following are true:
.Signals are obstructed by tall
buildings, trees, large trucks, or a
tunnel.
.Satellites are being repaired or
improved.For more information if the GPS is not
functioning properly, see
Problems
with Route Guidance 0172 and
If the System Needs Service 0173.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map could be inaccurate due to
one or more of the following reasons:
.The road system has changed.
.The vehicle is driving on slippery
road surfaces such as sand, gravel,
or snow.
.The vehicle is traveling on winding
roads or long, straight roads.
.The vehicle is approaching a tall
building or a large vehicle.
.The surface streets run parallel to a
freeway.
.The vehicle has been transferred by
a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
.The current position calibration is
set incorrectly.
.The vehicle is traveling at high
speed.
.The vehicle changes directions more
than once, or the vehicle is turning
on a turn table in a parking lot.
.The vehicle is entering and/or
exiting a parking lot, garage, or a lot
with a roof.
.The GPS signal is not received.
.A roof carrier is installed on the
vehicle.
.Tire chains are installed on the
vehicle.
.The tires are replaced or worn.
.The tire pressure for the tires is
incorrect.
.This is the first navigation use after
the map data is updated.
.The 12-volt battery has been
disconnected for several days.
.The vehicle is driving in heavy
traffic where driving is at low
speeds, and the vehicle is stopped
and started repeatedly.
Problems with Route
Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance can
occur under one or more of the
following conditions:
.The turn was not made on the road
indicated.

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2. Create a Personal IdentificationNumber (PIN) by choosing a
four-digit PIN. Re-enter the PIN to
confirm. To change the PIN, touch
Change PIN.
The PIN is required to:
.Register or unregister keys.
.Change Teen Driver settings.
.Change or clear the Teen
Driver PIN.
.Access or delete Report Card data.
Register keys to activate Teen
Driver and assign restrictions to
the key:
Any vehicle key can be registered, up
to a maximum of eight keys. Label the
key to tell it apart from the
other keys.
For a pushbutton start system: 1. Start the engine.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). For
manual transmissions, the vehicle
must be stopped with the parking
brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle and then Teen Driver. 4. Enter the PIN.
5. Place the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter key you wish to
register in the transmitter pocket.
The key does not need to be the
one that started the vehicle. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07for transmitter
pocket location.
6. From the Teen Driver menu, touch Setup Keys..If the transmitter key has not
previously been registered, the
option to add the key displays.
Touch Add and a confirmation
message displays. Teen Driver
restrictions will be applied
whenever this key is used to
operate the vehicle.
.If the transmitter key has
already been registered, the
option to remove the key
displays. If Remove is touched,
the transmitter key is no longer
registered. A confirmation
message displays, and Teen
Driver restrictions will not be
applied if this transmitter key is
used to operate the vehicle. In vehicles with a pushbutton start
system, if a Teen Driver and a
non-Teen Driver key are both present
at start up, the vehicle will recognize
the non-Teen Driver key to start the
vehicle. The Teen Driver settings will
not be active.
For a keyed ignition system:
1. Start the engine.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). For
manual transmissions, the vehicle
must be stopped with the parking
brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle and then Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Touch Setup Keys. The system displays instructions for registering
or unregistering a key.
A confirmation message displays.
Manage Settings
Audio Volume Limit : Allows the
audio volume limit to be turned on or
off. Touch Set Audio Volume Limit to
choose the maximum allowable audio
volume level.

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 224
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . 237
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 238
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . 244
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Super Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . 276
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . 278
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . 279
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Night Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . 296

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Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . 296
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . 298
Surround Vision Recorder . . . . . . . 299
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Recommended Fuel (2.0L L4Turbo Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Recommended Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . 302
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . 305
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . 315
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 316
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
.Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the engine
is started, or turn them off when
not required.
.On AWD vehicles, use Tour Mode
when conditions permit.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.When road and weather conditions
are appropriate, use cruise control.
.Always follow posted speed limits or
drive more slowly when conditions
require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with the
same TPC Spec number molded into
the tire's sidewall near the size.
.Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and
can take your focus from the task of
driving. Exercise good judgment and
do not let other activities divert your
attention away from the road. Many
local governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your
eyes on the road, keep your hands on
the steering wheel, and focus your
attention on driving.
.Do not use a phone in demanding
driving situations. Use a hands-free
method to place or receive
necessary phone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read, take
notes, or look up information on
phones or other electronic devices.
.Designate a front seat passenger to
handle potential distractions.

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.Holding both sides of the steering
wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.
.The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
allows steering while braking.
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off
the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer
the vehicle so that it straddles the
edge of the pavement. 2. Turn the steering wheel about
one-eighth of a turn, until the right
front tire contacts the
pavement edge.
3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
.Braking Skid —wheels are not
rolling.
.Steering or Cornering Skid —too
much speed or steering in a curve
causes tires to slip and lose
cornering force.
.Acceleration Skid —too much
throttle causes the driving wheels
to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by
taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:
.Ease your foot off the accelerator
pedal and steer the way you want
the vehicle to go. The vehicle may
straighten out. Be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.
.Slow down and adjust your driving
according to weather conditions.
Stopping distance can be longer and
vehicle control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water, snow,
ice, gravel, or other material on the
road. Learn to recognize warning
clues
—such as enough water, ice,
or packed snow on the road to
make a mirrored surface —and
slow down when you have any
doubt.
.Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking, including
reducing vehicle speed by shifting
to a lower gear. Any sudden changes
could cause the tires to slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid
only the braking skid.