2023 CADILLAC XT5 center console

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Clock
Set the time and date using
the infotainment system. See
"Time/Date" under Settings
0205.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet
can be used to plug in
electrical equipment, such as a
cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has two accessory
power outlets: one on the
lower center floor console and
one in the rear cargo area. Lift the cover to access the
accessory power outlet.
Certain accessory power
plugs may not be compatible
with the accessory power
outlet and could overload
vehicle or adapter fuses. If a
problem is experienced, see
your dealer.
When adding electrical
equipment, be sure to follow
the proper installation
instructions included with the
equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment
0336.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment
from the power outlet can
cause damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed
for accessory power plugs
only, such as cell phone
charge cords. Always unplug electrical
equipment when not in use
and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
15 amps rating.
Wireless Charging
If equipped and enabled, the
vehicle has wireless charging
in the storage under the
armrest. The system operates
at 145 kHz and wirelessly
charges one Qi compatible
smartphone. The power
output of the system is
capable of charging at a rate
up to 3 amp (15 W), as
requested by the compatible
smartphone. See Radio
Frequency Statement
0452.
{Warning
Wireless charging may
affect the operation of an
implanted pacemaker or
other medical devices. If you
have one, it is recommended
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inflate without a crash. To
help avoid injury, have the
vehicle serviced right away.
If there is a problem with the
airbag system, a Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message may also come on.
Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System
0 75 for important safety
information. The overhead
console has a passenger
airbag status indicator.
When the vehicle is started,
the passenger airbag status
indicator will light ON and OFF,
or the symbol for on and off,
for several seconds as a
system check. Then, after
several more seconds, the
status indicator will light either
ON or OFF, or either the on or
off symbol, to let you know the
status of the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag.
If the word ON, or the on
symbol, is lit on the passenger
airbag status indicator, it
means that the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag is
allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF, or the off
symbol, is lit on the passenger
airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger
sensing system has turned off
the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both
status indicator lights remain
on, or if there are no lights at
all, there may be a problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system.
See your dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light
ever comes on and stays on,
it means that something may
be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury
to yourself or others, have
the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light
0127 for more
information, including
important safety
information.
Charging System
Light

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features are also available
through the instrument cluster
and steering wheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the
operation, center stack
controls, steering wheel
controls, and infotainment
display.
.Set up the audio by
presetting favorite stations,
setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers.
.Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be
called easily by pressing a
single control or by using a
single voice command.
See Distracted Driving 0235.
Active Noise
Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces
engine noise in the vehicle’s
interior. ANC requires the
factory-installed audio system,
radio, speakers, amplifier (if
equipped), induction system,
and exhaust system to work properly. Deactivation is
required by your dealer if
related aftermarket equipment
is installed.
Overview
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is
controlled by using the
infotainment display, controls
on the center console,
steering wheel controls, and
voice recognition.
1.>(Power and Mute)
.Press to turn the
power on.
.Press to mute/unmute
the system when on.
.Press and hold to
display the power off
screen or the option to
display the power off
screen.
2.{(Home Page)
.Press to go to the
Home Page. See
“Home
Page” later in this
section.
Press to exit Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay.
To enter back into
Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay, press and hold.
See Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto 0203.

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Infotainment System
Sound Menu
From any of the audio source
main pages, touch Sound to
display the following:
Equalizer :Touch to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, and
Surround (if equipped) using
the options on the
infotainment display.
Fade/Balance : Touch to
adjust by using the controls on
the infotainment display or by
tapping/dragging the
crosshair.
Sound Mode (If Equipped)
.Bose Centerpoint surround
sound systems have four
sound modes:
‐ Normal: Adjusts the audio
to provide the best sound
for all seating positions.
‐ Driver: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for
the driver. ‐
Rear: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for
the rear seat occupants.
‐ Centerpoint: Turns on
Bose Centerpoint
surround technology. This
setting creates a surround
sound from nearly any
audio source: existing
stereo and MP3 players.
For more information on
Bose Centerpoint
surround technology, see
www.boseautomotive.com.
.AKG surround sound
systems have two sound
modes:
‐Normal: Adjusts the audio
to provide the best sound
for all seating positions.
‐ Rear: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for
the rear seat occupants.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM, FM, or SXM (if
equipped) option, press
7or
6on the console controls or
from the AM or FM menu,
touch
7or6to search for the
previous or next strong
station or channel.
Browsing Stations
Touch the Browse option to
list all available stations or
channels. Navigate up and
down through all stations and
channels by scrolling the list.
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Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna may be used
for radio, navigation, and other
communication systems,
depending on the equipped
options. Keep clear of
obstructions for clear
reception. If the vehicle has a
sunroof, and it is open,
reception can also be affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted
Media Devices
When using media devices
such as USB and mobile
devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could
contain files that affect
system operation or
performance and should be
avoided.
USB Port
Audio stored on a USB device
may be listened to.Depending on your vehicle, it
may be equipped with two
USB ports in the center
console under the armrest and
another two on the center
stack. These ports are for
data and charging. There may
also be two USB ports at the
rear of the center console and
a USB port on each side of the
third row seats for
charging only.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage,
unplug all accessories and
disconnect all accessory
cables from the vehicle
when not in use. Accessory
cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a
device, could be damaged or
cause an electrical short if
the unconnected end comes
in contact with liquids or
another power source such
as the accessory power
outlet.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device
can be connected to the
USB port.
Audio extensions supported
by the USB may include:
.MP3
.AAC
.OGG
.3GP
My Media Library
MyMedia is only available
when more than one indexed
device is connected. It allows
access to content from all
indexed media sources.
MyMedia will show as an
available source in the
Source page.
USB MP3 Player and USB
Devices
The USB MP3 players and
USB devices connected must
comply with the USB Mass
Storage Class specification
(USB MSC).

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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.
Rear Climate Control
System
If equipped, the rear climate
control system is on the rear
of the center console. The
settings can be adjusted with
the rear climate control
buttons on the rear of the
center console and on the rear
climate display.
Rear Climate Controls
1. Rear Seat Passenger Heated Seat Controls
2. Air Delivery Mode Control
3. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
4. Fan Control
5. Rear Seat Passenger Temperature Controls
Rear Climate Display
1. Rear Temperature Display

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Air Vents
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 Schedule0429.
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

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Turning the Systems Off
and On
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS
is off. The vehicle driveline
could be damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press
and release
g. The Traction
Off light
idisplays in the
instrument cluster and a DIC
message may display. To turn
TCS on again, press and
release
g. The Traction Off light
idisplayed in the
instrument cluster will turn off
and a DIC message may
display.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin
when
gis pressed, the system
will not turn off until the
wheels stop spinning.
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and
hold
guntil the Traction Off
light
iand StabiliTrak/ESC
Off light
gcome on and stay
on in the instrument cluster.
A DIC message may display.
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/
ESC on again, press and
release
g. The Traction Off
light
iand StabiliTrak/ESC
Off light
gin the instrument
cluster turn off and a DIC
message may display.
StabiliTrak will automatically
turn on if the vehicle exceeds
56 km/h (36 mph). Traction
control will remain off. Adding accessories can affect
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications
0
338.
Driver Mode Control
Driver Mode Control allows
the driver to adjust the overall
driving experience by selecting
different modes. If equipped,
the Driver Mode Control has
the following modes: Tour,
Sport, All-Wheel Drive (AWD),
Snow/Ice (in Front-Wheel
Drive vehicles only), and
Off-Road (in AWD vehicles
only). Driver mode availability
and affected vehicle
subsystems are dependent
upon vehicle trim level, region,
and optional features.
Press MODE button on the
center console to make a
mode selection. When
pressed, the mode menu will
display in the instrument
cluster and activate the next
available mode.