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Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . .8
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . .47
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Instruments and Controls . . . .111
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . .159
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . .233
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337
Service and Maintenance . . .427
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .437
Customer Information . . . . . . . .441
Reporting Safety Defects . . .453
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . .464
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467
Introduction
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Introduction 3
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard
that could result in injury or
death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard
that could result in property
or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it
is a safety symbol which
means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components
and labels that use symbols
instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a
specific component, control,
message, gauge, or indicator.
M:
Shown when the owner’s
manual has additional
instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional
instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional
symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Oil
9: Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
$: Brake System Warning
Light
9: Dispose of Used
Components Properly
P: Do Not Apply High
Pressure Water
B: Engine Coolant
Temperature
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+: Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System
Child Restraints
Q: Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist

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1. Air Vents0231.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0151.
Turn Signal Lever. See
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0155.
IntelliBeam System Button
(If Equipped). See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0151.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual Mode 0266 (If
Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 0122.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Display. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0 139.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0113.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0116.
6. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0252.
7. Park Assist Button. See Park Assist 0294. Automatic Parking Assist
(APA) Button. See Park
Assist
0294.
Auto Stop Disable Switch.
See Stop/Start System
0 255.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0154.
9. Hazard Warning Flashers 0155.
10. Infotainment Controls. See Overview 0160.
11. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 054 (If
Equipped).
12. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode Control 0273.
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0 271.
All-Wheel Drive 0267 (If
Equipped).
13. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0223.
14. Wireless Charging 0118 (If
Equipped). 15. Infotainment Controls. See
Overview 0160.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0261.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0162.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0 139.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0162.
19. Horn 0113.
20. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0303 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 315 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel
0 113 (If Equipped).
21. Cruise Control 0275.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced) 0277 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See
Steering Wheel Controls
0 162.

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22. Steering WheelAdjustment 0112 (Out
of View).
23. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0142 (If Equipped).
24. Hood Release. See Hood 0340.
Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light)
0 129.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0156.
26. Electric Parking Brake 0269.

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Other conditions can impact
the performance of the
remote key. See Remote Key
09.
Q:Press to lock all doors and
if equipped, the fuel door. The
turn signal indicators may
flash and/or the horn may
sound on the second press to
indicate locking. To view
available settings for this
feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home
page. Select “Vehicle”to
display the list of available
options and select “Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start”. If the driver door is open when
Qis pressed and Open Door
Anti-Lockout is enabled, all
doors will lock and then the
driver door will immediately
unlock. To view available
settings for this feature, touch
the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page.
Select “Vehicle” to display the
list of available options and
select “Power Door Locks”.
If the passenger door is open
when
Qis pressed, all
doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Vehicle Alarm System 033.
If equipped with remote
folding mirrors, press and hold
Qfor one second to fold the
mirrors, if enabled. See Folding
Mirrors 038.
K:Press to unlock the driver
door and if equipped, the fuel
door. Press unlock again
within five seconds to unlock
all doors. The remote key can be programmed to unlock all
doors on the first button
press.To view available
settings for this feature, touch
the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page.
Select
“Vehicle” to display the
list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start”. The turn signal
indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking. When
remotely unlocking the vehicle
at night, the lights come on
briefly to light your approach
to the vehicle.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Vehicle Alarm System 033.
If equipped with remote
folding mirrors, press and hold
Kfor one second to unfold the
mirrors, if enabled. See Folding
Mirrors 038.
If equipped with remote
windows, press and hold
K
until the windows fully open,
if enabled. To view available

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be opened and the storage
tray lifted up to access the
remote key pocket.
5. Press ENGINE START/ STOP. When the remote
key is learned the DIC
display will show that it is
ready to program the next
remote key.
6. Remove the remote key from the remote key
pocket and press the
remote key
KorQbutton.
To program additional
remote keys, repeat
Steps 4–6.
When all additional remote
keys are programmed,
press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the remote key.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door
Locks 020.
Starting the Vehicle with a
Low Remote Key Battery
When the vehicle is started,
if the remote key battery is
depleted, there is signal
interference, or the remote
key has been idle for a while,
the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO
REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET
THEN START YOUR VEHICLE.
For improved vehicle security,
the remote key is equipped
with a motion sensor. First,
move the remote key slightly
and try starting the vehicle.
If the vehicle still does not
start, and the DIC displays the
same warnings above, follow
the steps shown below.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage area and the
storage tray.
2. Place the remote key inthe remote key pocket.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the
brake pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the remote key
battery as soon as
possible.

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Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine
to be started from outside of
the vehicle.
/:This button is on the
remote key for remote start.
The climate control system will
use the previous settings
during a remote start. The
rear window defogger may
come on during remote start
based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear window
defogger indicator light does
not come on during remote
start.
If the vehicle has auto heated
or ventilated seats they may
come on during a remote start.
See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 054.
Laws in some local
communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. For
example, some laws may
require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in
view. Check local regulations
for any requirements.
Do not use the remote start
feature if the vehicle is low on
fuel. The vehicle could run out
of fuel.
Other conditions can affect
the performance of the
remote key. See Remote Key
0
9.
Starting the Engine Using
Remote Start
1. Press and release
Qon the
remote key.
2. Immediately press and hold
/for at least four seconds
or until the turn signal
lamps flash. The turn signal
lamps flashing confirms
the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
During the remote start
the doors will be locked
and the parking lamps will
remain on as long as the
engine is running. The engine will shut off
after 15 minutes unless a
time extension is done or
the ignition is turned on.
3. With the remote key in the vehicle, press the brake
pedal and start the vehicle
to drive.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also
be extended by another
15 minutes, if during the first
15 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are
repeated while the engine is
still running. An extension can
be requested 30 seconds
after starting. This provides a
total of 30 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is
extended, the second
15-minute period is added on
to the first 15 minutes for a
total of 30 minutes.

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Obstacle Detection
Features
If the liftgate encounters an
obstacle during a power open
or close cycle, the liftgate will
automatically reverse direction
and move a short distance
away from the obstacle. After
removing the obstruction, the
power liftgate operation can
be used again. If the liftgate
encounters multiple obstacles
on the same power cycle, the
power function will deactivate.
After removing the
obstructions, manually close
the liftgate. This will allow
normal power operation
functions to resume.
If the vehicle is locked while
the liftgate is closing, and an
obstacle is encountered that
prevents the liftgate from
completely closing, the horn
will sound as an alert that the
liftgate did not close.
Setting the 3/4 Mode
To change the position the
liftgate stops at when
opening:1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and power open the
liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired
height by pressing any
liftgate button. Manually
adjust the liftgate position
if needed.
3. Press and hold
lnext to
the pull cup on the outside
of the liftgate until the turn
signals flash and a beep
sounds. This indicates the
setting has been recorded.
The liftgate cannot be set
below a minimum
programmable height. If there
is no light flash or sound, then
the height adjustment may be
too low.
Manual Operation
Select OFF to manually
operate the liftgate.
Caution
Attempting to move the
liftgate too quickly and with
excessive force may result
in damage to the vehicle.
Operate the liftgate manually
with a smooth motion and
moderate speed. The system
includes a feature which limits
the manual closing speed to
protect the components.
To unlock the liftgate, press
K
on the power door lock switch
or press
Kon the remote key
twice within five seconds. See
Remote Key Operation 09.