2023 CADILLAC CT5 Owners Manual

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Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500419) -
2023 - CRC - 5/6/22
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . .8
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . .42
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Instruments and Controls . . .103
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . .161
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Driving and Operating . . . . . . .240
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
Service and Maintenance . . .469
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480
Customer Information . . . . . . .485
Reporting Safety Defects . . .497
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . .508
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511
Introduction
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Part No. 84946628 A First Printing©2022 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names,
and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual
including, but not limited to,
GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC,
the CADILLAC Emblem, and
CT5, are trademarks and/or
service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries,
affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in
Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors of Canada
Company”for Cadillac Motor
Car Division wherever it
appears in this manual. This manual describes
features that may or may not
be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was
not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/
applications that may not be
available in your region,
or changes subsequent to the
printing of this owner’s
manual, including changes in
standard or optional content.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to
your specific vehicle to
confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle
for quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle
Owners
A French language manual can
be obtained from your dealer,
at www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire
de ce guide en français auprès
du concessionnaire ou à
l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information
about the vehicle, use the
Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list
of what is in the manual and
the page number where it can
be found.

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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on
vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard
with a high level of risk
which will result in serious
injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard
that could result in injury or
death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard
that could result in property
or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it
is a safety symbol which
means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components
and labels that use symbols
instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text
describing the operation or
information relating to a
specific component, control,
message, gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner’s
manual has additional
instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional
instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional
symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Oil
9: Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
$: Brake System Warning
Light
9: Dispose of Used
Components Properly
P: Do Not Apply High
Pressure Water
B: Engine Coolant
Temperature
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited

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4 Introduction
H:Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+: Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System
Child Restraints
Q: Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
:: Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
h:Stop/Start
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
k: Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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Introduction 5
Instrument Panel Overview

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6 Introduction
1. Air Vents0238.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0156.
Exterior Lamp Controls
0 152.
IntelliBeam System Button
(If Equipped). See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0152.
3. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual
Mode 0282.
4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0113 or
Instrument Cluster
(Uplevel) 0115.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0105.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0155.
7. Home Button and Infotainment Controls. See
Overview 0162. 8. Infotainment. See
Introduction 0162.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0233.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 051 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 356 (If Equipped).
Automatic Park Assist
Button (If Equipped). See
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0336.
Park Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0336.
11. Hazard Warning Flashers 0156.
12. Infotainment Controls. See Overview 0162 (If
Equipped).
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0277.
See Manual Transmission
0 283. 14. Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0291.
Automatic Vehicle Hold
(AVH) 0290.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
Switch. See Starting the
Engine 0269.
MODE Switch. See Driver
Mode Control 0293.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0165.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0136 or
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel) 0139.
16. Horn 0105.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0104.

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Introduction 7
18. Cruise Control0302 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced) 0305 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System 0346 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel
0 105 (If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood 0376.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light)
0125.
21. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0157.
22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0143 (If Equipped).
23. Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Switch. See Electric
Parking Brake 0288.