2023 CADILLAC XT4 mirror

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A/C :Press to turn the air
conditioning system on or off.
If the climate control system is
turned off or the outside
temperature falls below
freezing, the air conditioner
will not run.
Pressing this button cancels
automatic air conditioning and
turns off the air conditioner.
Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation and the
air conditioner runs
automatically as needed.
When the indicator light is on,
the air conditioner runs
automatically to cool the air
inside the vehicle or to dry the
air needed to defog the
windshield faster.
@: Press to turn on
recirculation. An indicator light
comes on. Air is recirculated to
quickly cool the inside of the
vehicle or to reduce the entry
of outside air and odors.
Auto Defog : The climate
control system may have a
sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the
vehicle. When high humidity is
detected, the climate control
system may adjust to outside
air supply and turn on the air
conditioner. The fan speed
may slightly increase to help
prevent fogging. If the climate
control system does not
detect possible window
fogging, it returns to normal
operation. To turn Auto Defog
off or on, select Settings >
Climate and Air Quality > Auto
Defog > Select ON or OFF.
Ionizer :
If equipped with an
ionizer, this feature helps to
clean the air inside the vehicle
and remove contaminants
such as pollen, odors, and
dust. If the climate control
system is on and the ionizer is
enabled, the ionizer status
indicator will be lit on the
climate control display. To turn
the Ionizer off or on, select
Settings > Climate and Air
Quality > Ionizer > Select ON
or OFF.
Rear Window Defogger
K: Press to turn the rear
window defogger on or off. An
indicator light on the button
comes on to show that the
rear window defogger is on.
The defogger can be turned
off by turning the vehicle off
or to accessory mode.
To turn Auto Rear Defog off
or on, select Settings >
Climate and Air Quality > Auto
Rear Defog > Select ON or
OFF. When auto rear defog is
selected, the rear window
defogger turns on
automatically when the
interior temperature is cold
and the outside temperature
is about 7 °C (44 °F) and below.
The auto rear defogger turns
off automatically.
If equipped, the heated
outside mirrors turn on when
the rear window defogger
button is on and help to clear

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fog or frost from the surface
of the mirror. See Heated
Mirrors036.
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or
other material from the
inside of the front
windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp.
This may damage the rear
window defogger grid and
affect the radio's ability to
pick up stations clearly. The
repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Remote Start Climate
Control Operation :
If equipped with remote start,
the climate control system
may run when the vehicle is
started remotely. If equipped
with heated or ventilated
seats or a heated steering
wheel, these features may
come on during a remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start
018,
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 053, and Heated
Steering Wheel 0110.Sensor
The solar sensor, on top of the
instrument panel near the
windshield, monitors the solar
intensity.
The climate control system
uses the sensor information to
adjust the temperature, fan
speed, recirculation, and air
delivery mode for best
comfort. If the sensor is covered, the
automatic climate control
system may not work properly.
Afterblow Feature
If equipped, under certain
conditions, the fan may stay
on or may turn on and off
several times after you turn
off and lock the vehicle. This is
normal.
Air Vents

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2. Turn the steering wheelabout 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.
Off-Road Driving
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
can be used for off-road
driving. Vehicles without AWD
and vehicles not equipped with
All Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road
(OOR) tires must not be driven
off-road except on a level,
solid surface. To contact the
tire manufacturer for more
information about the original
equipment tires, see the
warranty manual.
Controlling the vehicle is the
key to successful off-road
driving. One of the best ways
to control the vehicle is to
control the speed.

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Avoid driving on wet ice or in
freezing rain until roads can be
treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
.Accelerate gently.
Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under
the tires slick.
.Turn on Traction Control.
See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0267.
.The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) improves vehicle
stability during hard stops,
but the brakes should be
applied sooner than when on
dry pavement. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0264.
.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
0
269 and
All-Wheel Drive 0263.
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
439. 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
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.
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{Warning
Camera visibility may be
limited and the ACC system
may not work properly if the
windshield is not clear. Do
not use ACC if moisture is
present on the inside of the
windshield or the windshield
washer is used in cold
weather. Turn on the front
defroster and make sure the
windshield is clear before
using ACC. Before driving,
check that the windshield
wipers are in good condition
and replace them if worn.
Accessory Installations and
Vehicle Modifications
Do not install or place any
object around the front
camera windshield area that
would obstruct the front
camera view.
Do not install objects on top of
the vehicle that overhang and
obstruct the front camera, such as a canoe, kayak,
or other items that can be
transported on a roof rack
system. See Roof Rack
System
0106.
Do not modify the hood,
headlamps, or fog lamps, as
this may limit the camera’s
ability to detect an object.
Cleaning the Sensing System
The camera sensor on the
windshield behind the
rearview mirror and the radar
sensors on the front of the
vehicle can become blocked by
snow, ice, dirt, or mud. These
areas need to be cleaned for
ACC to operate properly.
If ACC will not operate, regular
cruise control may be
available. See “Switching
Between ACC and Regular
Cruise Control” in this section.
Always consider driving
conditions before using either
cruise control system. For cleaning instructions, see
“Washing the Vehicle”
under
Exterior Care 0412.
Driver Assistance
Systems
This vehicle may have features
that work together to help
avoid crashes or reduce crash
damage while driving, backing,
and parking. Read this entire
section before using these
systems.
{Warning
Do not rely on the Driver
Assistance Systems. These
systems do not replace the
need for paying attention
and driving safely. You may
not hear or feel alerts or
warnings provided by these
systems. Failure to use
proper care when driving
may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage. See
Defensive Driving 0230.
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.Front and rear bumpers and
the area below the bumpers
.Front grille and headlamps
.Front camera lens in the
front grille or near the front
emblem
.Front side and rear side
panels
.Outside of the windshield in
front of the rearview mirror
.Side camera lens on the
bottom of the outside
mirrors
.Rear side corner bumpers
.Rear Vision Camera above
the license plate
Radio Frequency
This vehicle may be equipped
with driver assistance systems
that operate using radio
frequency. See Radio
Frequency Statement 0446.
Assistance Systems
for Parking or
Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision
Camera (RVC), Surround
Vision, Rear Park Assist (RPA),
Front and Rear Park Assist (FRPA), Enhanced Automatic
Parking Assist (APA), Backing
Warning and Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB)
System, and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) may help
the driver park or avoid
objects. Always check around
the vehicle when parking or
backing.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
When the vehicle is shifted
into R (Reverse), the Rear
Vision Camera (RVC) displays
an image of the area behind
the vehicle in the infotainment
display. The previous screen
displays when the vehicle is
shifted out of R (Reverse)
after a short delay. To return
to the previous screen sooner,
press Home or Back on the
infotainment system, shift into
P (Park), or reach a vehicle
speed of approximately
12 km/h (8 mph) while in
D (Drive).

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1. View Displayed by theCamera
1. View Displayed by theCamera
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper
Displayed images may be
farther or closer than they
appear. The area displayed is
limited and objects that are
close to either corner of the
bumper or under the bumper
do not display.
A warning triangle may appear
on the infotainment display to
show that Rear Park Assist
(RPA) or Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) has detected an
object. This triangle changes
from amber to red and
increases in size the closer the
object.
{Warning
The camera(s) do not display
children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, crossing traffic,
animals, or any other object
outside of the cameras’ field
of view, below the bumper,
or under the vehicle. Shown
distances may be different
from actual distances. Do
not drive or park the vehicle
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Warning (Continued)
using only these camera(s).
Always check behind and
around the vehicle before
driving. Failure to use proper
care may result in injury,
death, or vehicle damage.
Surround Vision
System
If equipped, Surround Vision
shows an image of the area
surrounding the vehicle, along
with the front or rear camera
views on the infotainment
display. The front camera is in
the grille or near the front
emblem, the side cameras are
on the bottom of the outside
mirrors, and the rear camera is
above the license plate.
The Surround Vision system
can be accessed by selecting
CAMERA in the infotainment
display or when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). To
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sooner, when not in
R (Reverse) press Home or
Back on the infotainment
system, shift into P (Park),
or reach a vehicle speed of
approximately 12 km/h (8 mph)
while in D (Drive).
{Warning
The Surround Vision
cameras have blind spots
and will not display all
objects near the corners of
the vehicle. Folding outside
mirrors that are out of
position may not display
surround view correctly.
Always check around the
vehicle when parking or
backing.1. Views Displayed by theSurround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
1. Views Displayed by the Surround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
{Warning
The camera(s) do not display
children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, crossing traffic,
animals, or any other object
outside of the cameras’ field
of view, below the bumper,
or under the vehicle. Shown
distances may be different
from actual distances. Do
not drive or park the vehicle
using only these camera(s).
Always check behind and
around the vehicle before
driving. Failure to use proper
care may result in injury,
death, or vehicle damage.