2023 CADILLAC XT6 steering wheel

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correct, the command“Delete”
will remove the last group of
digits and allow them to be
re-entered. Once the entire
number has been entered, the
command “Call”will start
dialing the number.
Phone Assistant Voice
Recognition
Press and holdgon the
steering wheel controls to
pass through and launch
Google phone assistant or Siri.
For the low radio, whether
connected by Bluetooth or
phone projection, the only
available voice recognition is
either Siri (iPhone) or the
Google Assistant (Android).
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
The Bluetooth-capable system
can be paired with up to 10
Bluetooth devices and two
active Bluetooth devices,
allowing:
.Placement and receipt of
calls in a hands-free mode.
.Sharing of the device’s
address book or contact list
with the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction,
before driving, and with the
vehicle parked:
.Become familiar with the
features of the mobile
device. Organize the phone
book and contact lists clearly
and delete duplicate or
rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed
dial or other shortcuts.
.Review the controls and
operation of the
infotainment system.
.Pair mobile device(s) to the
vehicle. The system may not
work with all mobile devices.
See “Pairing” later in this
section.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth
system can use a
Bluetooth-capable mobile
device with a Hands-Free
Profile to make and receive phone calls. The infotainment
system and voice recognition
are used to control the
system. The system can be
used while the ignition is on or
in accessory mode. The range
of the Bluetooth system can
be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all
mobile devices support all
functions and not all mobile
devices work with the
Bluetooth system. Visit your
brand website for more
information about compatible
mobile devices. See Online
Account
0469.
Controls
Use the controls on the center
stack and the steering wheel
to operate the Bluetooth
system.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:Press to answer incoming
calls and start voice
recognition on your connected
Bluetooth mobile device.

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i:Press to end a call, decline
a call, or cancel an operation.
Press to mute or unmute the
infotainment system when not
on a call.
Infotainment System
Controls
For information about how to
navigate the menu system
using the infotainment
controls, see Overview 0165.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth
mobile device system, sound
comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers
and overrides the audio
system. The volume level while
on a mobile device call can be
adjusted by pressing the
steering wheel controls or the
volume control on the center
stack. The adjusted volume
level remains in memory for
later calls. The volume cannot
be lowered beyond a certain
level.
Bluetooth (Pairing
and Using a Phone)
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled mobile
device must be paired to the
Bluetooth system and then
connected to the vehicle
before it can be used. See the
mobile device manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth
functions before pairing the
device.
Pairing Information
.If no mobile device has been
connected, the Phone main
page on the infotainment
display will show the
Connect Phone option.
Touch this option to
connect. Another way to
connect is to touch the
Phones tab at the top right
of the display and then
touch Add Phone.
.A Bluetooth smartphone
with music capability can be
paired to the vehicle as a
smartphone and a music
player at the same time.
.Up to 10 devices can be
paired to the Bluetooth
system.
.The pairing process is
disabled when the vehicle is
moving.
.Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the
cell phone changes or the
cell phone is deleted from
the system.
.If multiple paired cell phones
are within range of the
system, the system
connects to the paired cell
phone that is set to First to
Connect. If there is no cell
phone set to First to
Connect, it will link to the cell
phone which was used last.
To link to a different paired
cell phone, see “Linking to a
Different Phone” later in this
section.

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Searching Contacts Using
the Keypad
To search for contacts using
the keypad:1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page.
2. Touch Keypad and enter partial phone numbers or
contact names using the
digits on the keypad to
search.
Results will show on the
right side of the display.
Touch one to place a call.
Accepting or Declining
a Call
When an incoming call is
received, the infotainment
system mutes and a ring tone
is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call
There are two ways to accept
a call:
.Pressgon the steering
wheel controls.
.Touch Answer on the
infotainment display.
Declining a Call
There are two ways to decline
a call:
.Pression the steering
wheel controls.
.Touch Ignore on the
infotainment display.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be
supported on the Bluetooth
cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier
to work.
Accepting a Call
Press
gto answer, then touch
Switch on the infotainment
display.
Declining a Call
Press
ito decline, then
touch Ignore on the
infotainment display Switching Between Calls (Call
Waiting Calls Only)
To switch between calls, touch
Phone on the Home Page to
display Call View. While in Call
View, touch the call
information of the call on hold
to change calls.
Three-Way Calling
Three-way calling must be
supported on the Bluetooth
cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier
to work.
To start a three-way call while
in a current call:
1. In the Call View, touch Add Call to add another call.
2. Initiate the second call by selecting from Recents,
Contacts, or Keypad.
3. When the second call is active, touch the merge
icon to conference the
three-way call together.

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Ending a Call
.Pression the steering
wheel controls.
.Touch#on the infotainment
display, next to a call, to end
only that call.
Dual Tone
Multi-Frequency (DTMF)
Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth
system can send numbers
during a call. This is used when
calling a menu-driven phone
system. Use the Keypad to
enter the number.
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto and/
or Apple CarPlay capability
may be available through a
compatible smartphone.
If available, the Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay icons will
change from gray to color on
the Home Page of the
infotainment display. To use Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay:
For Wired Phone Projection
1. Download the Android Auto app to your
smartphone from the
Google Play store. There is
no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. Connect your Android phone or Apple iPhone by
using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and
plugging into a USB data
port. For best
performance, it is highly
recommended to use the
device’s factory-provided
USB cable, which should
be replaced after
significant wear to
maintain connection
quality. Aftermarket or
third-party cables may
not work.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate
Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, accept the terms and conditions on both the
infotainment system and
the phone.
4. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay icons on the Home
Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android
Auto and/or Apple CarPlay
may automatically launch upon
USB connection. If not, touch
the Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay icon on the Home
Page to launch.
Press
{on the center stack to
return to the Home Page.
For Wireless Phone
Projection
If equipped, verify your phone
is wireless compatible by
visiting the Google Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay
support page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your
smartphone from the

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Audio
Adjusts different audio
settings.
Climate
Adjusts different climate
settings.
Navigation
Adjusts different navigation
settings.
See Using the Navigation
System0180.
Phone
Adjusts different phone
settings.
SiriusXM
Adjusts different features.
Vehicle
The menu may contain the
following: Rear Seat Reminder
Allows for a chime and a
message when the rear door
has been opened before or
during operation of the
vehicle.
Climate and Air Quality
Adjusts different climate
settings.
Collision/Detection Systems
Adjusts different driver
assistance system settings.
Comfort and Convenience
Adjusts different comfort and
convenience settings.
Lighting
Adjusts different lighting
settings.
Power Door Locks
Adjusts different door lock
settings.
Remote Lock, Unlock, and
Start
Adjusts different remote lock
settings.Seating Position
Adjusts different seat
settings.
Teen Driver
See Teen Driver
0214.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel
controls. It may also limit
access to vehicle storage
locations, if equipped.
To enable valet mode: 1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch Lock or Unlock to lock
or unlock the system. Touch
Back to go back to the
previous menu.

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buttons on the center stack.
Use the manual heated and
ventilated seat buttons on the
center stack to turn auto
heated or ventilated seats off.
If the passenger seat is
unoccupied, the auto heated
or ventilated seats feature will
not activate that seat. The
auto heated and ventilated
seats feature can be
programmed to always be
enabled when the vehicle is
on. If equipped with a heated
steering wheel, the auto
heated steering wheel
activation will follow the
heated seat auto activation
and the heated wheel
indicator will follow the state
of the steering wheel heat.
See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats054.
Remote Start Climate
Control Operation :
If equipped with the remote
start feature, the climate
control system may run when
the vehicle is started remotely.
The system uses the driver’s previous settings to heat or
cool the inside of the vehicle.
The rear defog may come on
during remote start based on
cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does
not come on during a remote
start.
If equipped, the heated seats
will turn on if it is cold outside
or the ventilated seats will
turn on if it is hot outside. The
heated and ventilated seat
indicator lights may not come
on during a remote start.
If equipped, the heated
steering wheel will come on in
a remote start if it is cold
outside. The heated steering
wheel indicator light may not
come on. See Remote Vehicle
Start
019 and
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 054.Sensor
The solar sensor, on top of the
instrument panel near the
windshield, monitors the
solar heat.
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.

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . 240
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . 240
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . 241
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . 243
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . 248
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . 251
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . 252
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . 256
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 257
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . 258
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . 259
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . 263
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . 264
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . 265
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Automatic Transmission
AutomaticTransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . 273
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Electric Parking Brake . . . 274
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . 276
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . 278
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Super Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Driver Assistance
Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . 314
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . 324
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 325

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.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
divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
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 trip
information 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