2023 CADILLAC CT5 cruise control

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Navigation Turn-by-Turn
Alerts shown in the instrument
cluster may also be displayed
in any HUD view.
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the
windshield to remove any dirt
or film that could reduce the
sharpness or clarity of the
HUD image.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft
cloth sprayed with glass
cleaner. Wipe the lens gently,
then dry it.
HUD Troubleshooting
If you cannot see the HUD
image when the ignition is on,
check that:
.Nothing is covering the
HUD lens.
.The HUD brightness setting
is not too dim or too bright.
.The HUD is adjusted to the
proper height.
.Polarized sunglasses are
not worn.
.The windshield and HUD lens
are clean.
If the HUD image is not
correct, contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the
HUD system. If the windshield
needs replacing, see
Windshield Replacement
0 408.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the
Driver Information Center
(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 the thumbwheel.
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

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and the Explicit Content Filter
selection in the Audio Settings
will be unavailable for change.
When Teen Driver is Active:
.If equipped, the radio will
mute when the driver seat
belt, and in some vehicles
the front passenger seat
belt, is not buckled. The
audio from any device paired
to the vehicle will also be
muted.
.An object placed on the
front passenger seat, such
as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other
electronic device, could
cause the passenger
sensing system to falsely
sense an unbuckled front
passenger and mute the
radio. If this happens,
remove the object from the
seat. See Passenger
Sensing System072.
.Some safety systems, such
as Automatic Emergency
Braking, if equipped, cannot
be turned off.
.The gap setting for Adaptive
Cruise Control and alert
timing for Forward Collision
Alert, if equipped, cannot be
changed.
.When trying to change a
safety feature that is not
configurable in Teen Driver,
the feature may be grayed
out or removed from the
infotainment menu, or the
DIC will display a message
indicating that Teen Driver is
active and the action is not
available.
.Super Cruise, if equipped, is
not available.
.Enhanced Low Fuel Warning
(if equipped) –When the
vehicle is low on fuel, the low
fuel light on the instrument
cluster flashes and the DIC
low fuel warning cannot be
dismissed.
.Do not tow a trailer if
equipped with Automatic
Emergency Braking. Report Card
The vehicle owner must
secure the driver’s consent to
record certain vehicle data
when the vehicle is driven with
a registered Teen Driver key.
There is one Report Card per
vehicle. Data is only recorded
when a registered Teen Driver
key is used to operate the
vehicle.
The Report Card data is
collected from the time Teen
Driver is activated or the last
time the Report Card was
reset. The following items may
be recorded:
.Distance Driven
–the total
distance driven.
.Maximum Speed –the
maximum vehicle speed
detected.
.Overspeed Warnings –the
number of times the speed
warning setting was
exceeded.

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . 242
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . 242
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . 243
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . 245
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Track Events and Competitive Driving
(V-Series and V-Series
Blackwing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . 257
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . 261
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . 261
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . 265
Composite Materials . . . . . 266
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 267 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . 269
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . 270
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . 273
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . 274
Parking (Manual Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . 275
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Automatic Transmission
AutomaticTransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission . . . . . 283
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . 286
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . 287
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Electric Parking Brake . . . 288
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . 289
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . 293
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Limited-Slip
Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Adaptive Cruise Control(Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Super Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Driver Assistance
Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334

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Assistance Systems forParking or Backing . . . . . . 336
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Surround Vision
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . 344
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Surround Vision Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Recommended Fuel (LSY2.0L L4 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . 360
Recommended Fuel (LGY 3.0L V6 and LT4 6.2L
V8 Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . 365
Trailer Towing (LSY 2.0L L4 and LGY 3.0L
V6 Engines Only) . . . . . . . . . 369
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . 371
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
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.
.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.

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.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.
Track Events and
Competitive Driving
(V-Series and
V-Series Blackwing)
Before any track event, there
are three features that should
be turned off:
.Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB). See
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) 0349.
.Lane Keep Assist. See Lane
Keep Assist (LKA) 0356.
.Adaptive Cruise Control. See
Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced) 0305.
{Danger
High-performance features
are intended for use only on
closed tracks by
experienced and qualified
drivers and should not be
used on public roads.
High-speed driving,
aggressive cornering, hard
braking, and other
high-performance driving
can be dangerous. Improper
driver inputs for the
conditions may result in loss
of control of the vehicle,
which could injure or kill you
or others. Always drive
safely.
Track events and competitive
driving may affect the vehicle
warranty. See the warranty
manual before using the
vehicle for competitive driving.
{Warning
Some of the adjustments
and procedures specified in
this section may require
specialized skill, training, and
equipment. Failure to
perform these procedures
properly could cause
malfunction, potentially
resulting in death, personal
injury, or damage to the
vehicle or property. Do not
attempt to perform these
adjustments or procedures
unless properly qualified.
{Warning
Prior to each track event
and again before returning
to public roads, tighten the
wheel nuts with a torque
wrench to the proper torque
specification. Wheel nuts
that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can (Continued)

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{Warning
Wet brakes can cause
crashes. They might not
work as well in a quick stop
and could cause pulling to
one side. You could lose
control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/
vehicle wash, lightly apply
the brake pedal until the
brakes work normally.
Flowing or rushing water
creates strong forces.
Driving through flowing
water could cause the
vehicle to be carried away.
If this happens, you and
other vehicle occupants
could drown. Do not ignore
police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to
drive through flowing water.
Caution
Driving through deep
puddles or standing water
can cause water to come in
through the engine air intake
and damage the engine.
If deep puddles or standing
water cannot be avoided,
proceed with caution and do
not exceed 8 km/h (5 mph).
Do not drive through water
that may come close to or
cover the vehicle’s
underbody.
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. See Tires
0418.
.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.

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applied sooner than when on
dry pavement. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS)0287.
.Allow greater following
distance and watch for
slippery spots. Icy patches
can occur on otherwise clear
roads in shaded areas. The
surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy
when the surrounding roads
are clear. Avoid sudden
steering maneuvers and
braking while on ice.
.Turn off cruise control.
.Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Mode for vehicles equipped
with AWD. Select Snow/Ice
Mode for FWD only vehicles.
See Driver Mode Control
0293 and
All-Wheel Drive 0287.
Cold Weather Mode
In very low temperatures, a
cold weather message may
display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The
engine speed, transmission
shift patterns, and cabin fan speed may operate differently
to enable the vehicle to warm
up quicker. You can manually
override the cabin fan speed in
cold weather mode.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and signal for help. Stay
with the vehicle unless there is
help nearby. If possible, use
Roadside Assistance. See
Roadside Assistance Program
0
489. To get help and keep
everyone in the vehicle safe:
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{Warning
Snow can trap engine
exhaust under the vehicle.
This may cause exhaust
gases to get inside. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which cannot
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If the vehicle is stuck
in snow:
.Clear snow from the base
of the vehicle, especially
any blocking the
exhaust pipe.
.Open a window about
5 cm (2 in) on the vehicle
side that is away from the
wind, to bring in fresh air.
.Fully open the air outlets
on or under the
instrument panel.
.Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems.”
For more information about
CO, see Engine Exhaust
0 276.

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holding the vehicle. See
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Light0129.
Ride Control
Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The vehicle has a Traction
Control System (TCS) and
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC). These systems
help limit wheel slip and assist
the driver in maintaining
control, especially on slippery
road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that
any of the drive wheels are
spinning or beginning to lose
traction. When this happens,
the system brakes the
spinning wheel(s) and/or
reduces engine power to limit
wheel spin. StabiliTrak/ESC activates
when the computer senses a
difference between the
intended path and the
direction the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak/ESC
selectively applies braking
pressure at any one of the
vehicle's brakes to help steer
the vehicle in the intended
direction.
If cruise control is being used
and TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC
begins to limit wheel spin,
cruise control will disengage.
Cruise control may be turned
back on when road conditions
allow.
Both systems come on
automatically when the vehicle
is started and begins to move.
The systems may be heard or
felt while they are operating
or while performing diagnostic
checks. This is normal and
does not mean there is a
problem with the vehicle.
It is recommended to leave
both systems on for normal
driving conditions, but it may
be necessary to turn TCS off
if the vehicle gets stuck in
sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If
the Vehicle Is Stuck
0261 and
“Turning the Systems Off and
On” later in this section.
The indicator light for both
systems is in the instrument
cluster. This light will:
.Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin.
.Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC
is activated.
.Turn on and stay on when
either system is not working.