Owner Manual
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2013 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-14 Vehicle Security...2-16 Exterior Mirrors ...2-18 Interior...Displays ...5-28 Vehicle Messages ...5-34 Vehicle Personalization ...5-45 Universal Remote System ...5-51 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-6 Lighting Features ...6-8 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents...
2013 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-14 Vehicle Security...2-16 Exterior Mirrors ...2-18 Interior...Displays ...5-28 Vehicle Messages ...5-34 Vehicle Personalization ...5-45 Universal Remote System ...5-51 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-6 Lighting Features ...6-8 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents...
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... ...Seat Adjustment ...Memory Features ...Second Row Seats ...Heated and Ventilated Seats ...Head Restraint Adjustment ...Safety Belts ...Passenger Sensing System ...1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Exterior Lighting ...1-11 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-12 Climate Controls ...1-13 Transmission ...1-15 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Active Emergency Braking System...
... ...Seat Adjustment ...Memory Features ...Second Row Seats ...Heated and Ventilated Seats ...Head Restraint Adjustment ...Safety Belts ...Passenger Sensing System ...1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Exterior Lighting ...1-11 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-12 Climate Controls ...1-13 Transmission ...1-15 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Active Emergency Braking System...
Owner Manual
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... the four arrows to view the area behind . See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑19. ) to Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirror United States Interior Mirror Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to move the mirror. 3. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to...
... the four arrows to view the area behind . See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑19. ) to Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirror United States Interior Mirror Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to move the mirror. 3. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to...
Owner Manual
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... steering wheel while driving. To manually turn the reading lamps on automatically when a door is in the overhead console. 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamp is opened . To change the dome lamp settings, press the following: OFF: Turns the lamp off : Press the control...
... steering wheel while driving. To manually turn the reading lamps on automatically when a door is in the overhead console. 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamp is opened . To change the dome lamp settings, press the following: OFF: Turns the lamp off : Press the control...
Owner Manual
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... the turn signal lever. In Brief 1-11 Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off the exterior lamps. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑3 . . Press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. The exterior lamp control is released...
... the turn signal lever. In Brief 1-11 Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off the exterior lamps. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑3 . . Press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. The exterior lamp control is released...
Owner Manual
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... transmitter. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-19 Windows Windows ...2-20 Power Windows ...2-20 Sun Visors ...2-22 Rear Window Sunshade ...2-23 Doors Trunk ...2-14 Roof Sunroof ...2-24...
... transmitter. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-19 Windows Windows ...2-20 Power Windows ...2-20 Sun Visors ...2-22 Rear Window Sunshade ...2-23 Doors Trunk ...2-14 Roof Sunroof ...2-24...
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... off and all doors are closed . . If a transmitter is lost or stolen transmitters no longer work . Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the interior of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be programmed to unlock all doors are now closed , the vehicle will work . Passive locking will... to open . Each vehicle can be off and all doors. The lock/unlock button was used to the vehicle when there is in the vehicle interior. If at least one recognized transmitter.
... off and all doors are closed . . If a transmitter is lost or stolen transmitters no longer work . Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the interior of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be programmed to unlock all doors are now closed , the vehicle will work . Passive locking will... to open . Each vehicle can be off and all doors. The lock/unlock button was used to the vehicle when there is in the vehicle interior. If at least one recognized transmitter.
Owner Manual
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... vehicle. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) on when the vehicle is opened. 2-19 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to heat the mirrors.
... vehicle. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) on when the vehicle is opened. 2-19 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to heat the mirrors.
Owner Manual
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.... The service manual for the airbag system. Additional windshield breakage may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps, and turn off the fuel system after a crash has occurred. Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has...
.... The service manual for the airbag system. Additional windshield breakage may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps, and turn off the fuel system after a crash has occurred. Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has...
Owner Manual
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... O again to -Pass ...Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...Automatic Headlamp System ...Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) ...Headlamp Leveling Control ...Hazard Warning Flashers ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-1 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-6 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...Courtesy Lamps ...Dome Lamps ...Reading Lamps ...6-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-8 6-8 6-9 6-9 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls Lighting Features Entry Lighting ...Exit Lighting ...Battery Power Protection...
... O again to -Pass ...Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...Automatic Headlamp System ...Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) ...Headlamp Leveling Control ...Hazard Warning Flashers ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-1 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-6 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...Courtesy Lamps ...Dome Lamps ...Reading Lamps ...6-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-8 6-8 6-9 6-9 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls Lighting Features Entry Lighting ...Exit Lighting ...Battery Power Protection...
Owner Manual
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... moving the lever back to its original position. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on , a signal bulb may be burned out. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control Move the lever all the way up or down to brighten or dim the lights. The brightness of the turn...
... moving the lever back to its original position. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on , a signal bulb may be burned out. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control Move the lever all the way up or down to brighten or dim the lights. The brightness of the turn...
Owner Manual
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...dome lamp comes on after the ignition is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off, then the dome lamp and remaining interior lights dim to the OFF position. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 5‑45. This feature can be changed to ...See "Vehicle Locator Lights" under Vehicle Personalization on page 2‑3. This feature can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the interior lights turn on the RKE transmitter. Press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. When the driver door is opened after the ignition...
...dome lamp comes on after the ignition is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off, then the dome lamp and remaining interior lights dim to the OFF position. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 5‑45. This feature can be changed to ...See "Vehicle Locator Lights" under Vehicle Personalization on page 2‑3. This feature can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the interior lights turn on the RKE transmitter. Press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. When the driver door is opened after the ignition...
Owner Manual
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If some interior lamps are left on for more than 10 minutes, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. To restart the 10-...
If some interior lamps are left on for more than 10 minutes, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. To restart the 10-...
Owner Manual
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... rear window defogger can be covered by the vehicle warranty. When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside rearview mirrors turn on cold ambient conditions.
... rear window defogger can be covered by the vehicle warranty. When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside rearview mirrors turn on cold ambient conditions.
Owner Manual
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... Window Defogger = REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press to automatic operation. When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside air supply and turn the rear window defogger on page 5‑45. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation...
... Window Defogger = REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press to automatic operation. When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside air supply and turn the rear window defogger on page 5‑45. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation...
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... vehicle. Do not ignore police warnings and be carried away. When the vehicle is to one side. If you are going fast enough. Keep the interior temperature cool. Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can build up under the vehicle...
... vehicle. Do not ignore police warnings and be carried away. When the vehicle is to one side. If you are going fast enough. Keep the interior temperature cool. Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can build up under the vehicle...
Owner Manual
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.... Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Towing Towing the Vehicle ...10-73 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...10-74 Appearance Care Exterior Care ...10-76 Interior Care ...10-79 Floor Mats ...10-82 California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the...
.... Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Towing Towing the Vehicle ...10-73 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...10-74 Appearance Care Exterior Care ...10-76 Interior Care ...10-79 Floor Mats ...10-82 California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the...
Owner Manual
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...to prevent permanent damage. Do not use approximately 20 drops per . . . Vehicle Care 10-79 Interior Care To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately remove any switches or controls. Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and ...cluster. Your dealer may damage the rear window defogger. Before using the following cleaners or techniques: . 3.78 L (1 gal) of time. Interior Glass To clean, use a brush with excessive pressure. Wipe droplets left behind with water. Never use a terry cloth fabric dampened with a ...
...to prevent permanent damage. Do not use approximately 20 drops per . . . Vehicle Care 10-79 Interior Care To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately remove any switches or controls. Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and ...cluster. Your dealer may damage the rear window defogger. Before using the following cleaners or techniques: . 3.78 L (1 gal) of time. Interior Glass To clean, use a brush with excessive pressure. Wipe droplets left behind with water. Never use a terry cloth fabric dampened with a ...
Owner Manual
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... and lukewarm water. Clean safety belts only with warm water and mild detergent. Notice: Soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior Rinse thoroughly and air dry before next use heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot removers. This may cause permanent damage to the display. Never use...
... and lukewarm water. Clean safety belts only with warm water and mild detergent. Notice: Soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior Rinse thoroughly and air dry before next use heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot removers. This may cause permanent damage to the display. Never use...
Owner Manual
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...shocks and struts for a smoother ride. . Your dealer can inspect and recommend the right tires. For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle's interior and exterior, see and be seen on page 10‑76. Signs that there are no cracks or leaks. cord or fabric showing through the... braking, longer stopping distance, or uneven tire wear. Signs that they light when braking. The brake lamps need to be checked periodically to see Interior Care on page 10‑79 and Exterior Care on the road... 11-11 Shocks and Struts Shocks and struts help keep the vehicle looking...
...shocks and struts for a smoother ride. . Your dealer can inspect and recommend the right tires. For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle's interior and exterior, see and be seen on page 10‑76. Signs that there are no cracks or leaks. cord or fabric showing through the... braking, longer stopping distance, or uneven tire wear. Signs that they light when braking. The brake lamps need to be checked periodically to see Interior Care on page 10‑79 and Exterior Care on the road... 11-11 Shocks and Struts Shocks and struts help keep the vehicle looking...