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Section	Page
2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual BookTOC	2
Introduction	4
Canadian Vehicle Owners	4
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	5
Symbols	5
In Brief	8
Instrument Panel	9
Instrument Panel Overview	9
Initial Drive Information	11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	11
Remote Vehicle Start	12
Door Locks	12
Trunk	13
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	16
Second Row Seats	16
Heated and Ventilated Seats	16
Head Restraint Adjustment	17
Safety Belts	17
Passenger Sensing System	17
Mirror Adjustment	18
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	19
Exterior Lighting	20
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	21
Transmission	22
Vehicle Features	22
Infotainment System	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	23
Driver Information Center (DIC)	23
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	24
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)	24
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System	25
Parking Assist	25
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)	25
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System	25
Active Emergency Braking System	25
Power Outlets	26
Universal Remote System	26
Sunroof	26
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Engine Oil Life System	28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Service	29
OnStar®	29
Keys, Doors, and Windows	30
Keys and Locks	30
Keys	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	31
Remote Vehicle Start	38
Door Locks	40
Power Door Locks	42
Delayed Locking	42
Automatic Door Locks	42
Lockout Protection	43
Safety Locks	43
Doors	44
Trunk	44
Vehicle Security	46
Vehicle Alarm System	46
Immobilizer	48
Immobilizer Operation	48
Exterior Mirrors	49
Convex Mirrors	49
Power Mirrors	49
Folding Mirrors	50
Heated Mirrors	50
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	50
Interior Mirrors	51
Interior Rearview Mirrors	51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	51
Windows	51
Power Windows	52
Sun Visors	54
Rear Window Sunshade	54
Roof	55
Sunroof	55
Seats and Restraints	58
Head Restraints	59
Front Seats	61
Seat Adjustment	61
Power Seat Adjustment	63
Lumbar Adjustment	64
Thigh Support Adjustment	64
Reclining Seatbacks	64
Memory Seats	65
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	68
Massage	69
Rear Seats	70
Rear Seat Armrest	71
Heated Rear Seats	72
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	73
Safety Belts	73
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	74
Lap-Shoulder Belt	75
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	79
Safety Belt Extender	80
Safety System Check	80
Safety Belt Care	80
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	81
Airbag System	81
Where Are the Airbags?	83
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	85
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	86
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	87
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	87
Passenger Sensing System	88
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	93
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	93
Airbag System Check	94
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	94
Child Restraints	95
Older Children	95
Infants and Young Children	97
Child Restraint Systems	100
Where to Put the Restraint	101
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	103
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	110
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	110
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	112
Storage	116
Storage Compartments	116
Instrument Panel Storage	116
Glove Box	117
Armrest Storage	117
Center Console Storage	117
Additional Storage Features	118
Cargo Tie-Downs	118
Cargo Management System	119
Convenience Net	119
Instruments and Controls	120
Controls	121
Steering Wheel Adjustment	121
Steering Wheel Controls	121
Heated Steering Wheel	121
Horn	122
Windshield Wiper/Washer	122
Compass	123
Clock	124
Power Outlets	125
Cigarette Lighter	126
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	127
Instrument Cluster	128
Speedometer	132
Odometer	132
Trip Odometer	132
Tachometer	132
Fuel Gauge	132
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	134
Safety Belt Reminders	134
Airbag Readiness Light	135
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	136
Charging System Light	137
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	137
Brake System Warning Light	140
Electric Parking Brake Light	140
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	141
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	141
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	142
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light	142
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	142
Traction Off Light	143
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	143
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	143
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	144
Tire Pressure Light	144
Engine Oil Pressure Light	145
Low Fuel Warning Light	145
Security Light	146
High-Beam On Light	146
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light	146
Lamps On Reminder	147
Cruise Control Light	147
Door Ajar Light	147
Information Displays	148
Driver Information Center (DIC)	148
Head-Up Display (HUD)	151
Vehicle Messages	154
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	155
Brake System Messages	155
Compass Messages	156
Cruise Control Messages	156
Door Ajar Messages	157
Engine Cooling System Messages	157
Engine Oil Messages	158
Engine Power Messages	158
Fuel System Messages	158
Key and Lock Messages	158
Lamp Messages	159
Object Detection System Messages	160
Ride Control System Messages	162
Airbag System Messages	163
Security Messages	163
Service Vehicle Messages	164
Starting the Vehicle Messages	164
Tire Messages	164
Transmission Messages	165
Vehicle Reminder Messages	165
Vehicle Speed Messages	165
Washer Fluid Messages	165
Window Messages	165
Vehicle Personalization	166
Universal Remote System	174
Universal Remote System Programming	174
Universal Remote System Operation	176
Lighting	178
Exterior Lighting	178
Exterior Lamp Controls	178
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	180
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	180
Flash-to-Pass	180
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	181
Automatic Headlamp System	181
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	182
Hazard Warning Flashers	182
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	183
Interior Lighting	183
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	183
Courtesy Lamps	184
Dome Lamps	184
Reading Lamps	184
Lighting Features	185
Entry Lighting	185
Exit Lighting	185
Battery Power Protection	186
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	186
Infotainment System	188
Introduction	188
Infotainment	188
Climate Controls	190
Climate Control Systems	190
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	190
Rear Climate Control System	195
Air Vents	197
Maintenance	198
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	198
Service	198
Driving and Operating	200
Driving Information	201
Distracted Driving	201
Defensive Driving	202
Drunk Driving	202
Control of a Vehicle	202
Braking	202
Steering	203
Off-Road Recovery	204
Loss of Control	204
Driving on Wet Roads	205
Hill and Mountain Roads	206
Winter Driving	207
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	208
Vehicle Load Limits	209
Starting and Operating	214
New Vehicle Break-In	214
Ignition Positions	214
Starting the Engine	216
Engine Heater	217
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	218
Shifting Into Park	219
Shifting out of Park	220
Parking over Things That Burn	220
Engine Exhaust	221
Running the Vehicle While Parked	221
Automatic Transmission	222
Manual Mode	224
Drive Systems	224
All-Wheel Drive	224
Brakes	225
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	225
Electric Parking Brake	226
Brake Assist	227
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	228
Ride Control Systems	228
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	228
Magnetic Ride Control	230
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	230
Automatic Level Control	231
Cruise Control	231
Adaptive Cruise Control	234
Driver Assistance Systems	242
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	243
Assistance Systems for Driving	249
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	249
Active Emergency Braking System	251
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	253
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	255
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)	256
Fuel	258
California Fuel Requirements	259
Fuels in Foreign Countries	260
Fuel Additives	260
Filling the Tank	260
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	262
Trailer Towing	263
General Towing Information	263
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	263
Towing Equipment	267
Conversions and Add-Ons	268
Add-On Electrical Equipment	268
Vehicle Care	270
General Information	271
California Proposition 65 Warning	271
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	272
Accessories and Modifications	272
Vehicle Checks	272
Doing Your Own Service Work	272
Hood	273
Engine Compartment Overview	274
Engine Cover	277
Engine Oil	278
Engine Oil Life System	280
Automatic Transmission Fluid	282
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	282
Cooling System	283
Engine Coolant	285
Engine Overheating	288
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	289
Power Steering Fluid (LF3 and LFX with AWD)	290
Power Steering Fluid (LFX with FWD)	290
Washer Fluid	291
Brakes	291
Brake Fluid	292
Battery	293
All-Wheel Drive	294
Starter Switch Check	294
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	295
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	295
Wiper Blade Replacement	295
Windshield Replacement	296
Headlamp Aiming	297
Bulb Replacement	297
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	297
LED Lighting	297
Back-Up Lamps	297
License Plate Lamp	298
Replacement Bulbs	298
Electrical System	299
Electrical System Overload	299
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	299
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	300
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	303
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	305
Wheels and Tires	307
Tires	307
All-Season Tires	308
Winter Tires	308
Summer Tires	308
Tire Sidewall Labeling	309
Tire Designations	311
Tire Terminology and Definitions	311
Tire Pressure	314
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	316
Tire Pressure Monitor System	316
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	317
Tire Inspection	321
Tire Rotation	321
When It Is Time for New Tires	322
Buying New Tires	323
Different Size Tires and Wheels	325
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	325
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	327
Wheel Replacement	327
Tire Chains	328
If a Tire Goes Flat	328
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	330
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	337
Tire Changing	338
Compact Spare Tire	342
Full-Size Spare Tire	343
Jump Starting	344
Towing the Vehicle	347
Recreational Vehicle Towing	347
Appearance Care	350
Exterior Care	350
Interior Care	355
Floor Mats	358
Service and Maintenance	360
General Information	360
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	362
Maintenance Schedule	363
Special Application Services	368
Additional Maintenance and Care	369
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	372
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	372
Maintenance Replacement Parts	373
Maintenance Records	375
Technical Data	376
Vehicle Identification	376
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	376
Service Parts Identification Label	376
Vehicle Data	377
Capacities and Specifications	377
Engine Drive Belt Routing	379
Customer Information	380
Customer Information	380
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	380
Customer Assistance Offices	382
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	383
Online Owner Center	383
Roadside Service	384
Scheduling Service Appointments	386
Courtesy Transportation Program	386
Collision Damage Repair	387
Service Publications Ordering Information	389
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	390
Radio Frequency Statement	391
Reporting Safety Defects	391
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	391
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	392
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	392
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	392
Event Data Recorders	393
OnStar®	393
Infotainment System	394
OnStar	396
OnStar Overview	396
OnStar Services	397
Emergency	397
Security	398
Navigation	398
Connections	399
Vehicle Diagnostics	401
OnStar Additional Information	401
Index	406
Index_A	406
Index_B	407
Index_C	407
Index_D	408
Index_E	409
Index_F	409
Index_G	410
Index_H	410
Index_I	411
Index_J	411
Index_K	411
Index_L	411
Index_M	412
Index_N	413
Index_O	413
Index_P	413
Index_R	414
Index_S	415
Index_T	416
Index_U	417
Index_V	417

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