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Section	Page
2014 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Instrument Panel Overview	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Trunk	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Memory Features	13
Second Row Seats	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	14
Safety Belts	15
Passenger Sensing System	15
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	16
Exterior Lighting	17
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Transmission	20
Vehicle Features	20
Steering Wheel Controls	20
Cruise Control	21
Infotainment System	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	23
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	23
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)	23
Active Emergency Braking System	24
Power Outlets	24
Universal Remote System	24
Sunroof	24
Performance and Maintenance	25
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	25
Tire Pressure Monitor	26
Engine Oil Life System	26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Service	27
OnStar®	27
Keys, Doors, and Windows	29
Keys and Locks	29
Keys	29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	31
Remote Vehicle Start	37
Door Locks	38
Power Door Locks	40
Delayed Locking	41
Automatic Door Locks	41
Lockout Protection	41
Safety Locks	42
Doors	42
Trunk	42
Vehicle Security	44
Vehicle Alarm System	44
Immobilizer	46
Immobilizer Operation	46
Exterior Mirrors	47
Convex Mirrors	47
Power Mirrors	47
Folding Mirrors	48
Heated Mirrors	48
Interior Mirrors	48
Interior Rearview Mirrors	48
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	48
Windows	48
Power Windows	49
Sun Visors	51
Rear Window Sunshade	51
Roof	52
Sunroof	52
Seats and Restraints	55
Head Restraints	56
Front Seats	58
Power Seat Adjustment	58
Lumbar Adjustment	59
Thigh Support Adjustment	59
Reclining Seatbacks	60
Memory Seats	61
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	63
Rear Seats	64
Rear Seat Armrest	66
Heated Rear Seats	66
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	67
Safety Belts	68
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	69
Lap-Shoulder Belt	70
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	74
Safety Belt Extender	74
Safety System Check	75
Safety Belt Care	75
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	75
Airbag System	76
Where Are the Airbags?	78
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	80
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	81
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	81
Passenger Sensing System	83
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	87
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	88
Airbag System Check	88
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	89
Child Restraints	89
Older Children	89
Infants and Young Children	91
Child Restraint Systems	94
Where to Put the Restraint	95
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	97
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	103
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	104
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	106
Storage	109
Storage Compartments	109
Instrument Panel Storage	109
Glove Box	110
Armrest Storage	110
Center Console Storage	110
Additional Storage Features	111
Cargo Tie-Downs	111
Cargo Management System	112
Convenience Net	112
Instruments and Controls	113
Controls	114
Steering Wheel Adjustment	114
Steering Wheel Controls	114
Heated Steering Wheel	115
Horn	115
Windshield Wiper/Washer	115
Compass	117
Clock	117
Power Outlets	118
Cigarette Lighter	119
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	120
Instrument Cluster	121
Speedometer	125
Odometer	125
Trip Odometer	125
Tachometer	125
Fuel Gauge	126
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	127
Safety Belt Reminders	128
Airbag Readiness Light	128
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	129
Charging System Light	130
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	130
Brake System Warning Light	133
Electric Parking Brake Light	134
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	134
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	134
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	135
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	135
Traction Off Light	136
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	136
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	137
Tire Pressure Light	137
Engine Oil Pressure Light	138
Low Fuel Warning Light	138
Security Light	139
High-Beam On Light	139
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light	139
Lamps On Reminder	140
Cruise Control Light	140
Information Displays	140
Driver Information Center (DIC)	140
Head-Up Display (HUD)	143
Vehicle Messages	147
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	147
Brake System Messages	147
Compass Messages	148
Cruise Control Messages	148
Door Ajar Messages	149
Engine Cooling System Messages	149
Engine Oil Messages	150
Engine Power Messages	150
Fuel System Messages	150
Key and Lock Messages	151
Lamp Messages	151
Object Detection System Messages	152
Ride Control System Messages	154
Airbag System Messages	155
Security Messages	155
Service Vehicle Messages	155
Starting the Vehicle Messages	156
Tire Messages	156
Transmission Messages	156
Vehicle Reminder Messages	157
Vehicle Speed Messages	157
Washer Fluid Messages	157
Window Messages	157
Vehicle Personalization	158
Universal Remote System	162
Universal Remote System Programming	162
Universal Remote System Operation	165
Lighting	167
Exterior Lighting	167
Exterior Lamp Controls	167
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	169
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	169
Flash-to-Pass	169
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	170
Automatic Headlamp System	170
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	171
Headlamp Leveling Control	171
Hazard Warning Flashers	171
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	171
Interior Lighting	172
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	172
Courtesy Lamps	172
Dome Lamps	172
Reading Lamps	173
Lighting Features	174
Entry Lighting	174
Exit Lighting	174
Battery Power Protection	174
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	174
Infotainment System	175
Introduction	175
Infotainment	175
Climate Controls	177
Climate Control Systems	177
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	177
Rear Climate Control System	182
Air Vents	184
Maintenance	185
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	185
Service	185
Driving and Operating	187
Driving Information	188
Distracted Driving	188
Defensive Driving	189
Drunk Driving	189
Control of a Vehicle	189
Braking	189
Steering	190
Off-Road Recovery	191
Loss of Control	191
Driving on Wet Roads	192
Highway Hypnosis	193
Hill and Mountain Roads	193
Winter Driving	194
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	195
Vehicle Load Limits	196
Starting and Operating	201
New Vehicle Break-In	201
Ignition Positions	201
Starting the Engine	203
Engine Heater	204
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	205
Shifting Into Park	206
Shifting out of Park	207
Parking over Things That Burn	207
Engine Exhaust	207
Running the Vehicle While Parked	208
Automatic Transmission	208
Manual Mode	210
Drive Systems	211
All-Wheel Drive	211
Brakes	211
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	211
Electric Parking Brake	212
Brake Assist	214
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	214
Ride Control Systems	215
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	215
Magnetic Ride Control	217
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	217
Automatic Level Control	217
Cruise Control	218
Adaptive Cruise Control	221
Driver Assistance Systems	229
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	230
Assistance Systems for Driving	235
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	235
Active Emergency Braking System	238
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	240
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	242
Fuel	244
Gasoline Specifications	245
California Fuel Requirements	245
Fuels in Foreign Countries	245
Fuel Additives	246
Filling the Tank	246
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	248
Trailer Towing	248
General Towing Information	248
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	248
Towing Equipment	252
Conversions and Add-Ons	253
Add-On Electrical Equipment	253
Vehicle Care	255
General Information	256
California Proposition 65 Warning	256
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	257
Accessories and Modifications	257
Vehicle Checks	257
Doing Your Own Service Work	257
Hood	258
Engine Compartment Overview	259
Engine Cover	262
Engine Oil	263
Engine Oil Life System	265
Automatic Transmission Fluid	267
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	267
Cooling System	268
Engine Coolant	270
Engine Overheating	273
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	274
Power Steering Fluid (LF3 and LFX with AWD)	275
Power Steering Fluid (LFX with FWD)	275
Washer Fluid	276
Brakes	276
Brake Fluid	277
Battery	279
All-Wheel Drive	279
Starter Switch Check	279
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	280
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	280
Wiper Blade Replacement	280
Windshield Replacement	281
Headlamp Aiming	282
Bulb Replacement	282
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	282
LED Lighting	282
Back-Up Lamps	282
License Plate Lamp	283
Replacement Bulbs	284
Electrical System	284
Electrical System Overload	284
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	285
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	285
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	289
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	291
Wheels and Tires	293
Tires	293
All-Season Tires	294
Winter Tires	294
Summer Tires	294
Tire Sidewall Labeling	295
Tire Designations	297
Tire Terminology and Definitions	297
Tire Pressure	300
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	302
Tire Pressure Monitor System	302
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	303
Tire Inspection	307
Tire Rotation	307
When It Is Time for New Tires	308
Buying New Tires	309
Different Size Tires and Wheels	310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	311
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	312
Wheel Replacement	313
Tire Chains	314
If a Tire Goes Flat	314
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	316
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	323
Tire Changing	324
Compact Spare Tire	329
Full-Size Spare Tire	330
Jump Starting	330
Towing the Vehicle	333
Recreational Vehicle Towing	334
Appearance Care	336
Exterior Care	336
Interior Care	340
Floor Mats	344
Service and Maintenance	345
General Information	345
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	347
Maintenance Schedule	347
Special Application Services	353
Additional Maintenance and Care	353
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	356
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	356
Maintenance Replacement Parts	357
Maintenance Records	359
Technical Data	361
Vehicle Identification	361
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	361
Service Parts Identification Label	361
Vehicle Data	362
Capacities and Specifications	362
Engine Drive Belt Routing	364
Customer Information	365
Customer Information	365
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	365
Customer Assistance Offices	367
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	368
Online Owner Center	368
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	369
Roadside Service	369
Scheduling Service Appointments	371
Courtesy Transportation Program	372
Collision Damage Repair	373
Service Publications Ordering Information	375
Reporting Safety Defects	376
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	376
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	377
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	377
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	378
Event Data Recorders	378
OnStar®	379
Infotainment System	379
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	379
Radio Frequency Statement	379
OnStar	381
OnStar Overview	381
OnStar Services	382
Emergency	382
Security	382
Navigation	382
Connections	383
Diagnostics	385
OnStar Additional Information	385
Index	391
Index_A	391
Index_B	392
Index_C	392
Index_D	393
Index_E	394
Index_F	394
Index_G	395
Index_H	395
Index_I	396
Index_J	396
Index_K	396
Index_L	396
Index_M	397
Index_N	398
Index_O	398
Index_P	398
Index_R	399
Index_S	400
Index_T	401
Index_U	402
Index_V	402

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