2022 CADILLAC XT6 flat tire

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15218998) -
2022 - CRC - 10/22/21
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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396 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
since the last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life System0327.
Engine Air Filter Change
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL
CHANGE message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced at the
next engine oil change. When the
REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the earliest
convenience. Reset the engine air
filter life system after the engine air
filter is replaced. See Engine Air Filter
Life System 0328.
Air Conditioning Desiccant
(Replace Every Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This
service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and
efficient operation of the air
conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km
(7,500 mi)
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the following
services. See Tire Rotation0365.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil0325 and
Engine Oil Life System 0327.
.Check the air filter life percentage.
If necessary, replace the engine air
filter and reset the engine air filter
life system. See Engine Air Filter Life
System 0328.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0330.
.Check windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0335.
.Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0358.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 364.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0384.
.Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots,
loose or missing parts, or signs of
wear at least once a year. See
Exterior Care 0384.
.Inspect power steering for proper
electrical connections, binding,
cracks, chafing, etc.
.Visually inspect halfshafts and drive
shafts for excessive wear, lubricant
leaks, and/or damage including:
tube dents or cracks, constant
velocity joint or universal joint
looseness, cracked or missing boots,
loose or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness, loose or
missing fasteners, and axle seal
leaks.
.Check restraint system components.
See Safety System Check 060.

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402 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Belts
.Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of cracking or
splitting.
.Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the belts and recommend
adjustment or replacement when
necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial
to safe driving.
.Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
.Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the brakes and recommend
quality parts engineered for the
vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0404 for GM approved
fluids.
.Engine oil and windshield washer
fluid levels should be checked at
every fuel fill.
.Instrument cluster lights may come
on to indicate that fluids may be
low and need to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that
there are no cracks or leaks. With a
multi-point inspection, your dealer
can inspect the hoses and advise if
replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage. The
brake lamps need to be checked
periodically to ensure that they light
when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can check the lamps and
note any concerns. Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include steering
wheel vibration, bounce/sway while
braking, longer stopping distance,
or uneven tire wear.
.As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect the
shocks and struts for signs of
leaking, blown seals, or damage, and
can advise when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel, and
can reduce the risk of tire failure.
.Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord or
fabric showing through the rubber;
cracks or cuts in the tread or
sidewall; or a bulge or split in
the tire.

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416 CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400.
Canada: 1-800-882-1112.
Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S.
Only): 1-888-889-2438.
Service is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Calling for Service
When calling Roadside Service, have
the following information ready:
.Your name, home address, and
home telephone number
.Telephone number of your location
.Location of the vehicle
.Model, year, color, and license plate
number of the vehicle
.Odometer reading, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle
.Description of the problem
Coverage
Services are provided for the duration
of the vehicle’s powertrain warranty.In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle
is covered. In Canada, a person driving
the vehicle without permission from
the owner is not covered.
Roadside Service is not a part of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Cadillac reserve the right to make any
changes or discontinue the Roadside
Service program at any time without
notification.
General Motors North America and
Cadillac reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Cadillac Owner Privileges
™
.Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery
of enough fuel for the vehicle to get
to the nearest service station.
.Lock-Out Service: Service to unlock
the vehicle if you are locked out.
A remote unlock may be available if
you have OnStar. For security
reasons, the driver must present
identification before this service is
given.
.Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Cadillac dealer for warranty
service, or if the vehicle was in a
crash and cannot be driven.
Assistance is not given when the
vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud,
or snow.
.Flat Tire Change: Service to change
a flat tire with a spare tire. The
spare tire, if equipped, must be in
good condition and properly
inflated. It is your responsibility for
the repair or replacement of the tire
if it is not covered by the warranty.
.Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
.Trip Interruption Benefits and
Service: If your trip is interrupted
due to a warranty failure, incidental
expenses may be reimbursed during
the Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are hotel, meals,
and rental car or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer, up
to 500 miles.

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426 ONSTAR
updates require a corresponding
service plan. Features vary by region
and model. Features are subject to
change. For more information, see
my.cadillac.com/learn or press
Q.
Or
.Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
.Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an Advisor to:
.Verify account information or
update contact information.
.Get driving directions.
.Receive a Diagnostic check of the
vehicle's key operating systems.
.Receive Roadside Service.
.Manage Wi-Fi Settings, if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
.Get help for an emergency.
.Be a Good Samaritan or respond to
an AMBER Alert.
.Get assistance in severe weather or
other crisis situations and find
evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active
safety and security plan. With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor who
is immediately connected in to the
vehicle to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and relay
important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis. With Roadside Service, Advisors can
locate a nearby service provider to
help with a flat tire, a battery jump,
or an empty gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
.With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block the
vehicle from being restarted.
.With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work with
law enforcement to gradually slow
the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the vehicle.

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434 INDEX
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 319
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 316
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . 197
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 329
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206, 211
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . 65
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 67
What Makes an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Airbags
Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 114
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Rear Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 296
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
All-Wheel Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
All-Wheel Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

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INDEX 437
Door (cont'd)Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 411
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Driver Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 276
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 121
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 224
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Driving (cont'd)
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 118
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 316
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 343
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 347
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 322
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 113
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 Engine (cont'd)
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . 328
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 141
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 145
F
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 142
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

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444 INDEX
Tires (cont'd)All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358, 359
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 361
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 360
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 355
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 368
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Towing (cont'd)
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . 315
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Traction
Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . 121
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 142
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 368
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 135 Universal Remote System (cont'd)
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . 160
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 408
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 120