2023 CADILLAC XT5 ignition

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206 Infotainment System
Language
Sets the display language
used on the infotainment
display. It may also use the
selected language for voice
recognition and audio
feedback.
Phones
Allows connecting to a
different cell phone or mobile
device source, disconnect a
cell phone or media device,
or delete a cell phone or media
device.
Wi-Fi Networks
Shows connected and
available Wi-Fi networks.
If a 4G LTE data package is
not active on the vehicle, the
infotainment system can be
connected to an external
protected Wi-Fi network, such
as a mobile device or home
hotspot, to utilize connected
services.Wi-Fi Hotspot
Allows adjustment of different
Wi-Fi features.
Privacy
Allows adjustment of the
infotainment privacy settings.
Display
Allows adjustment of the
infotainment display.
Sounds
Allows adjustment of the
infotainment system sounds.
Voice
Allows adjustment of the
infotainment voice recognition
features.
Favorites
Allows adjustment of the
infotainment favorite settings.
Updates
If equipped, the vehicle can
download and install select
software updates over a
wireless connection. The
system will prompt for certainupdates to be downloaded
and installed. There is also an
option to check for updates
manually.
To manually check for
updates, touch Settings on
the Home Page and select the
System tab. Go to the Vehicle
Software section and touch
Updates. Follow the on-screen
prompts. The steps to check
for, download, and install
updates may vary by vehicle.
The vehicle can be used
normally during the software
download. Once the download
is complete, there may be a
prompt to accept the
installation of the update upon
the next ignition cycle or the
next time the vehicle is shifted
into P (Park). For most
updates, the vehicle will be
disabled and cannot be driven
during the installation. The
system will deliver messages
indicating success or error
during and after the download
and installation processes.

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In vehicles with a pushbutton
start system, if a Teen Driver
and a non-Teen Driver key are
both present at start up, the
vehicle will recognize the
non-Teen Driver key to start
the vehicle. The Teen Driver
settings will not be active.
For a keyed ignition system:1. Start the vehicle.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle
must be in P (Park). For
manual transmissions, the
vehicle must be stopped
with the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle and then
Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Touch Setup Keys or Add/ Remove Teen Driver Keys.
The system displays
instructions for registering
or unregistering a key.
A confirmation message
displays. Manage Settings or Teen
Driver Settings
Depending on the options of
your vehicle, the following
menu items may be displayed:
Buckle to Drive :
When turned
ON, Buckle to Drive prevents
the driver from shifting out of
P (Park) for a period of time
after the brake pedal is
pressed if the driver, or on
some vehicles the detected
passenger, has not buckled
their seat belt. On some
vehicles, Buckle to Drive is
always ON when Teen Driver
is active and is not
configurable.
Audio Volume Limit : Allows a
maximum audio volume to be
set. Turn the audio volume
limit on or off. Use the arrows
to choose the maximum
allowable level for the audio
volume. On some infotainment
systems, touch Set Audio
Volume Limit to choose the
maximum allowable audio
volume level. Set Audio Volume Limit :
Use
the arrows to choose the
maximum allowable level for
the audio volume.
Teen Driver Speed Limiter :
Limits the maximum speed of
the vehicle. When the speed
limiter is turned on and the
vehicle is started with a Teen
Driver key, the DIC displays a
message that the top speed is
limited.
On certain vehicles, when the
Speed Limiter is turned ON,
the vehicle’s maximum
acceleration will be limited.
The DIC will display a message
that the acceleration is limited.
Teen Driver Speed Warning :
Displays a warning in the DIC
when exceeding a selectable
speed. Turn the speed
warning on or off and choose
the desired speed warning
level. The speed warning does
not limit the speed of the
vehicle. On some infotainment

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . 235
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . 235
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . 236
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . 238
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . 243
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . 246
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . 247
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . 251
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 252
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . 254
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . 255
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . 258
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . 259
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . 260
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Automatic Transmission
AutomaticTransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . 268
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Electric Parking Brake . . . 269
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . 271
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . 273
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Driver Assistance
Systems
Driver AssistanceSystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . 290
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . 300
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

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Caution
Do not drive through
standing water if it is deep
enough to cover the wheel
hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe.
Deep water can damage the
axle and other vehicle parts.
If the standing water is not
too deep, drive slowly through
it. At faster speeds, water
splashes on the ignition
system and the vehicle can
stall. Stalling can also occur if
you get the exhaust pipe
under water. While the
exhaust pipe is under water,
you will not be able to start
the engine. When going
through water, the brakes get
wet, and it might take longer
to stop. See Driving on Wet
Roads 0243.
After Off-Road Driving
Remove any brush or debris
that has collected on the
underbody or chassis, or under the hood. These
accumulations can be a fire
hazard.
After operation in mud or
sand, have the brake linings
cleaned and checked. These
substances can cause glazing
and uneven braking. Check the
body structure, steering,
suspension, wheels, tires, and
exhaust system for damage
and check the fuel lines and
cooling system for any
leakage.
More frequent maintenance
service is required. See
Maintenance Schedule
0429.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can
reduce vehicle traction and
affect your ability to stop and
accelerate. Always drive
slower in these types of
driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles
and deep-standing or flowing
water.
{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.

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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 Tires0376.
.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.
.Check all fluid levels, brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
.Shift to a lower gear when
going down steep or long
hills.
{Warning
Using the brakes to slow the
vehicle on a long downhill
slope can cause brake
overheating, can reduce
brake performance, and
could result in a loss of
braking. Shift the
transmission to a lower gear
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
to let the engine assist the
brakes on a steep downhill
slope.
{Warning
Coasting downhill in
N (Neutral) or with the
ignition off is dangerous.
This can cause overheating
of the brakes and loss of
steering assist. Always have
the engine running and the
vehicle in gear.
.Drive at speeds that keep
the vehicle in its own lane.
Do not swing wide or cross
the center line.
.Be alert on top of hills;
something could be in your
lane (e.g., stalled car, crash).
.Pay attention to special road
signs (e.g., falling rocks area,
winding roads, long grades,
passing or no-passing zones)
and take appropriate action.

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“break-in”period during the
first 6 400 km (4,000 mi) of
routine driving. As the vehicle
is driven, the mechanical
systems adjust to provide
optimal fuel economy and
transmission shift
performance.
Electrical systems will adapt
and calibrate during the
break-in period. A one-time
occurrence of clicks and
similar vehicle noises is normal
during this process.
Normal driving charges the
vehicle’s battery to achieve
the best operation of the
vehicle, including fuel economy
and the Stop/Start System.
See Stop/Start System 0255.Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with
pushbutton start.
If the pushbutton start is not
working, the vehicle may be
near a strong radio antenna
signal causing interference to
the Keyless Access system.
See Remote Key Operation
09.
To shift out of P (Park), the
vehicle must be turned on and
the brake pedal must be
applied. Stopping the Engine/OFF
(No Indicator Light) :
When
the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP once to
turn the engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
ignition will turn off, and
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) will remain active.
See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0258.
If the vehicle is in R (Reverse),
D (Drive) or M (Manual Mode),
the vehicle will shift to
P (Park), the ignition will turn
off, and Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) will remain active.
See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0258.
If the vehicle is in N (Neutral),
the ignition will return to
accessory mode and display
the message SHIFT TO PARK
in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). When the vehicle
is shifted into P (Park), the
ignition will turn off.

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{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of
power assist in the brake
and steering systems and
disable the airbags. While
driving, only shut the vehicle
off in an emergency.
If the vehicle must be shut off
in an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not
pump the brakes
repeatedly. This may
deplete power assist,
requiring increased brake
pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be
done while the vehicle is
moving. After shifting to
N (Neutral), firmly apply the
brakes and steer the
vehicle to a safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop and shift to P (Park). 4. Set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake
0269. Press ENGINE
START/STOP to turn the
vehicle off.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled
over and must be shut off
while driving, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
longer than two seconds,
or press twice in five seconds.
Accessory Mode (Amber
Indicator Light) : This mode
allows you to use some
electrical accessories when
the engine is off.
With the ignition off, pressing
the button once without the
brake pedal applied will place
the ignition system in
accessory mode.
The ignition will switch from
accessory mode to OFF after
10 minutes to prevent battery
rundown. ON/RUN/START (Green
Indicator Light) :
This mode is
for driving and starting. With
the ignition off and the brake
pedal applied, pressing
ENGINE START/STOP once
will place the ignition system in
ON/RUN/START. Once engine
cranking begins, release the
button. Engine cranking will
continue until the engine
starts. The ignition will then
remain on. See Starting the
Engine 0254.
Service Mode
This mode is available to verify
the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as
may be required for emissions
inspection purposes and for
service and diagnostics. See
Automatic Transmission 0261.
With the vehicle off, and the
brake pedal not applied,
pressing and holding ENGINE
START/STOP for more than
five seconds will place the
vehicle in Service Mode. The
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the cranking motor to cool
down. When the engine
starts, let go of the button
and the accelerator. If the
vehicle starts briefly but
then stops again, do the
same thing. This clears the
extra gasoline from the
engine. Do not race the
engine immediately after
starting it. Operate the
engine and transmission
gently until the oil warms
up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Stop/Start System
The Stop/Start system will
shut off the engine to help
conserve fuel. It has
components designed for the
increased number of starts.
{Warning
The automatic engine Stop/
Start feature causes the
engine to shut off while the
vehicle is still on. Do not exit(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
the vehicle before shifting to
P (Park). The vehicle may
restart and move
unexpectedly. Always shift
to P (Park), and then turn
the ignition off before
exiting the vehicle.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied
and the vehicle is at a
complete stop, the engine may
turn off. When stopped, the
tachometer displays AUTO
STOP. See Tachometer 0125.
When the brake pedal is
released or the accelerator
pedal is pressed, the engine
will restart.
To maintain vehicle
performance, other conditions
may cause the engine to
automatically restart before
the brake pedal is released.
Auto Stops may not occur
and/or Auto Starts may occur
because:
.The climate control settings
require the engine to be
running to cool or heat the
vehicle interior.
.The vehicle battery needs to
charge.
.The vehicle battery has
recently been disconnected.
.Minimum vehicle speed has
not been reached since the
last Auto Stop.
.The accelerator pedal is
pressed.
.The engine or transmission
is not at the required
operating temperature.
.The outside temperature is
not in the required operating
range.
.The vehicle transmission is
shifted out of D (Drive) to
any gear other than P (Park).
.Certain driver modes have
been selected. See Driver
Mode Control 0273.
.The vehicle is on a steep hill
or grade.