2023 CADILLAC XT4 Owners Manual

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224 Climate Controls
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
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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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Adjustable air vents are in the
center and on the sides of the
instrument panel, and on the
rear of the center console
storage.
Move the slider knobs to
change the direction of or to
close off the airflow.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from air inlets at
the base of the windshield
that could block the flow of
air into the vehicle.
.Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn
into the vehicle.
.Keep the path under the
front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air
inside of the vehicle more
effectively.
.Use of non-GM approved
hood deflectors can
adversely affect the
performance of the system.Check with your dealer
before adding equipment to
the outside of the vehicle.
.Do not attach any devices to
the air vent slats. This
restricts airflow and may
cause damage to the air
vents.
Maintenance
Passenger
Compartment Air
Filter
The filter reduces dust, pollen,
and other airborne irritants
from outside air that is pulled
into the vehicle. The filter
should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled
maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule
0425.
See your dealer regarding
replacement of the filter.
Service
All vehicles have a label
underhood that identifies the
refrigerant used in the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should
only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The
air conditioning evaporator
should never be repaired or
replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only
be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper
and safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with
proper equipment. Venting
refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to the
environment and may also
create unsafe conditions
based on inhalation,
combustion, frostbite, or other
health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system
requires periodic maintenance.
See Maintenance Schedule
0 425.

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Driving Environment . . . . . . 229
Vehicle Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . 229
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . 230
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . 231
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . 232
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . 238
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . 241
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . 242
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . 246
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 247
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . 248 Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . 249
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . 254
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . 254
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . 255
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Automatic Transmission
Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . 264
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Electric Parking Brake . . . 264
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . 266
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . 269
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Driver Assistance
Systems
Driver AssistanceSystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . 286
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . 296
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 297

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Assistance Systems forDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . 310
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Fuels in ForeignCountries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . 314 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . 322
Trailer Sway
Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Driving
Information
Driver Behavior
Driving is an important
responsibility. Driver behavior,
the driving environment, and
the vehicle's design all affect
how well a vehicle performs.
Being aware of these factors
can help in understanding how
the vehicle handles and what
can be done to avoid many
types of crashes, including a
rollover crash.
Most serious injuries and
fatalities to unbelted
occupants can be reduced or
prevented by the use of seat
belts. In a rollover crash, an
unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die
than a person wearing a seat
belt. In addition, avoiding
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and aggressive driving can
help make trips safer and
avoid the possibility of a crash.
Driving Environment
Be prepared for driving in
inclement weather, at night,
or during other times where
visibility or traction may be
limited, such as on curves,
slippery roads, or hilly terrain.
Unfamiliar surroundings can
also have hidden hazards.
Vehicle Design
Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of
vehicles. This is because they
have a higher ground
clearance and a narrower
track or shorter wheelbase
than passenger cars, which
makes them more capable for
off-road driving. While these
design characteristics provide
the driver with a better view
of the road, these vehicles do
have a higher center of gravity
than other types of vehicles.A utility vehicle does not
handle the same as a vehicle
with a lower center of gravity,
like a car, in similar situations.
Safe driver behavior and
understanding of the
environment can help avoid a
rollover crash in any type of
vehicle, including utility
vehicles.
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
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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.
.Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such
as programming favorite
radio stations and adjusting
climate control and seat
settings. Program all tripinformation into any
navigation device prior to
driving.
.Wait until the vehicle is
parked to retrieve items that
have fallen to the floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to
tend to children.
.Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
.Avoid stressful
conversations while driving,
whether with a passenger or
on a cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the
road too long or too often
could cause a crash
resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on
driving.
Refer to the infotainment
section for more information
on using that system and the
navigation system, if equipped,
including pairing and using a
cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means
“always expect the
unexpected.” The first step in
driving defensively is to wear
the seat belt. See Seat Belts
0 57.
.Assume that other road
users (pedestrians,
bicyclists, and other drivers)
are going to be careless and
make mistakes. Anticipate
what they may do and be
ready.
.Allow enough following
distance between you and
the driver in front of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
Impaired Driving
Death and injury associated
with impaired driving is a
global tragedy.

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{Warning
Drinking alcohol or taking
drugs and then driving is
very dangerous. Your
reflexes, perceptions,
attentiveness, and judgment
can be affected by even a
small amount of alcohol or
drugs. You can have a
serious—or even fatal —
collision if you drive after
drinking or taking drugs.
Do not drive while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs,
or ride with a driver who has
been drinking or is impaired
by drugs. Find alternate
transportation home; or if
you are with a group,
designate a driver who will
remain sober.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and
accelerating are important
factors in helping to control a
vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves
perception time and reaction
time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time.
Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a
second. In that time, a vehicle
moving at 100 km/h (60 mph)
travels 20 m (66 ft), which
could be a lot of distance in an
emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in
mind include:
.Keep enough distance
between you and the vehicle
in front of you.
.Avoid needless heavy
braking.
.Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while
the vehicle is being driven,
brake normally but do not
pump the brakes. Doing so
could make the pedal harder
to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will
be used when the brake is
applied. Once the power assist
is used up, it can take longer
to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Steering
Caution
To avoid damage to the
steering system, do not
drive over curbs, parking
barriers, or similar objects at
speeds greater than 3 km/h
(1 mph). Use care when
driving over other objects
such as lane dividers and
speed bumps. Damage
caused by misuse of the
vehicle is not covered by the
vehicle warranty.