2023 CADILLAC XT5 Owners Manual

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To close, push the button and
the cover will close
automatically.
Sunglasses Storage
If equipped, sunglasses
storage is on the overhead
console. Press the fixed
button on the cover and
release to access.
Armrest Storage
For vehicles with a rear seat
armrest, pull the rear seat
armrest forward to access the
cupholders with removable
liner.
Rear Storage
There is storage in the floor of
the rear cargo area. Lift the
handle to access.

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Remove the load floor hook
from the holder and hook to
the weatherstrip above.
When done, return the load
floor hook to the holder.To install the load floor hook
into the holder:
1. Insert one side of the loadfloor hook into the holder.
2. Push down on the otherside of the load floor hook
to lock into place.

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Center Console
Storage
Press the button to access
the storage area under the
armrest.
There are two USB ports
inside.
If equipped, there are two
charge-only USB ports and an
auxiliary power outlet on the
rear of the center console.
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Cover
{Warning
An unsecured cargo cover
could strike people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash. Store the cargo cover
securely or remove it from
the vehicle.
{Warning
Do not place objects on the
cargo cover. Sudden stops
or turns can cause objects
to be thrown in the vehicle.
You or others could be
injured.
If equipped, the cargo cover
can be used to cover items in
the cargo area.
Install the Cargo Cover1. Hold the cartridge so that the retracted cargo cover
faces the rear of the
vehicle.

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2. Align the cartridge overthe slots on the trim panels
of the vehicle.
3. Place one end of the cartridge into the slot and
then compress to fit the
other end into the
remaining slot.
4. Unroll the cargo cover toward the rear of the
vehicle. The cargo cover
can either be fully closed
or opened.5. Insert the cargo cover pinsinto the channels on both
sides.
Remove the Cargo Cover
Remove the cargo cover pins
from the channels and let the
cover retract. Compress the
ends of the cartridge to
remove it from the slots.
Cargo Tie-Downs
The vehicle has two cargo
tie-downs in the rear
compartment.

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Cargo Management
System
Cargo Management System
Cargo Management SystemUnlock
Cargo Management System
Installation 1. Turn both knobs to the unlock position.
2. Slide the divider along the rail to the desired position
until it clicks into place.
3. Make sure the divider is locked into place in the rail
grooves.
4. Turn both knobs to the lock position. Cargo Management System
Removal
1. Turn both knobs to the unlock position.
2. Press the buttons and pull up to remove the divider.
3. Remove the knobs prior to storing the divider. Failure
to do so will cause
interference.
4. Store the dividerappropriately.

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Convenience Net
This vehicle may have a
convenience net in the rear of
the vehicle. Attach it to the
cargo tie-downs for storing
small loads.
Do not use the net to store
heavy loads.
Roof Rack System
The vehicle may be equipped
with side-rails for a roof rack
system. Cargo must be
secured with properly installed
cross rails and other
accessories designed to carry
cargo. These can be
purchased from your dealer.
{Warning
Before driving and
occasionally during a trip,
check that cargo is securely
fastened, rests evenly
between the cross rails and
does not block the vehicle's(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
lamps or windows. Never
load cargo directly on the
roof of the vehicle or allow
cargo to hang over the rear
or sides of the vehicle.
Never load cargo without
first properly installing cross
rails and other accessories
designed to carry cargo.
Personal injury, death or
damage to the vehicle or
other property may occur.
If driving for a long distance,
on rough roads, or at high
speeds, occasionally stop the
vehicle to make sure the cargo
remains in its place.
Cargo Weight Limits
Do not exceed the maximum
cargo weight for the roof rack
system, including the weight
of the cross rails and any
other accessories used to
carry the cargo such as bike
racks or roof boxes. The maximum cargo weight that
can be loaded onto the roof
rack system is 100 kg (220 lb)
or the weight designated in
the instructions that came
with the cross rails or other
roof rack accessories,
whichever is less.
{Warning
Never load the roof rack
with more weight than
specified in this section.
Loading cargo on the roof
rack will make the vehicle's
center of gravity higher. To
avoid losing control of the
vehicle, avoid overloading,
high speeds, sudden starts,
sharp turns, sudden braking,
or abrupt maneuvers when
carrying cargo on the
roof rack.
The weight of any cargo
carried on the roof rack
system must be included in
calculating the loaded weight
of the vehicle. Do not exceed

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the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading the vehicle,
including cargo carried on the
roof rack system and
passengers and cargo carried
in the vehicle. For more
information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see
Vehicle Load Limits0247.

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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering WheelAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Heated Steering Wheel . . . 113
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Windshield Wiper/ Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Rear Window Wiper/ Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . 118
Warning Lights, Gauges,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . 122
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 126 Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . 126
Airbag Readiness
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Charging System Light . . . 128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . 132
Performance Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
All-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . 133
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . 134
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . 135 Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light (Uplevel Only) . . . . . . 135
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . 136
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . 138
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . 138
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . 138
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . 142
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . 146
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Vehicle Speed
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147