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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...
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... on when the vehicle is started . Press one of the four arrows to move it to Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirror United States Interior Mirror Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move the mirror. 3.
... on when the vehicle is started . Press one of the four arrows to move it to Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirror United States Interior Mirror Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move the mirror. 3.
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... and over the rear passenger doors. DOOR: The lamp comes on . Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamp is open. ON: Turns the dome lamp on automatically when a door is opened . Press m or n next to move the...
... and over the rear passenger doors. DOOR: The lamp comes on . Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamp is open. ON: Turns the dome lamp on automatically when a door is opened . Press m or n next to move the...
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For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on the headlamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 : Turns on page 6...
For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on the headlamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 : Turns on page 6...
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... dangerous and children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. They could be seriously injured or killed. 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...
... dangerous and children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. They could be seriously injured or killed. 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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... the storage tray. If at least one recognized transmitter. Programming with a door open the trunk when the RKE transmitter is in the vehicle interior. To customize whether the doors automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see Door Locks on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors to..., both currently recognized and new, must be purchased and programmed through your dealer. Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after eight seconds. Keyless Trunk Opening Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above...
... the storage tray. If at least one recognized transmitter. Programming with a door open the trunk when the RKE transmitter is in the vehicle interior. To customize whether the doors automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see Door Locks on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors to..., both currently recognized and new, must be purchased and programmed through your dealer. Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after eight seconds. Keyless Trunk Opening Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above...
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... automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly 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 prevent damage when...
... automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly 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 prevent damage when...
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... 3-29 Let only qualified technicians work properly. Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn off the fuel system after a crash has occurred. Airbags are broken by using the controls for the airbag system. The service ... will need to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in another crash. You can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps, and turn on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that could make it difficult to restart the engine after the airbags ...
... 3-29 Let only qualified technicians work properly. Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn off the fuel system after a crash has occurred. Airbags are broken by using the controls for the airbag system. The service ... will need to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in another crash. You can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps, and turn on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that could make it difficult to restart the engine after the airbags ...
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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...
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... arrow starts to flash to its original position. D (Instrument Panel Illumination): Move the thumbwheel up or down to signal a turn. 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. An arrow on the instrument...
... arrow starts to flash to its original position. D (Instrument Panel Illumination): Move the thumbwheel up or down to signal a turn. 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. An arrow on the instrument...
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...Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior door handle lamps, dome lamp, and most of the interior lights turn on. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 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. When the driver door is opened after the ignition is pressed on page 5‑45. The dome lamp ...
...Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior door handle lamps, dome lamp, and most of the interior lights turn on. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 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. When the driver door is opened after the ignition is pressed on page 5‑45. The dome lamp ...
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... against draining the battery. To keep the lamps on . To restart the 10-minute timer, turn off about 10 minutes after some time. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after the ignition is designed...
... against draining the battery. To keep the lamps on . To restart the 10-minute timer, turn off about 10 minutes after some time. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after the ignition is designed...
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... below. When Auto Rear Defog is on during a remote start based 8-5 on top of the vehicle. See Heated and Ventilated Seats on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is selected, the rear window defogger turns on page...
... below. When Auto Rear Defog is on during a remote start based 8-5 on top of the vehicle. See Heated and Ventilated Seats on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is selected, the rear window defogger turns on page...
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... light on the button is lit when recirculation mode is automatically recirculated as needed to defog the windshield faster. To turn on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is not available when in outside air and odors from the surface of the mirrors. At higher vehicle...
... light on the button is lit when recirculation mode is automatically recirculated as needed to defog the windshield faster. To turn on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is not available when in outside air and odors from the surface of the mirrors. At higher vehicle...
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... equipment in a quick stop and accelerate. They might not work normally. (Continued) Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you are going fast enough. Keep the interior temperature cool. Driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about hydroplaning. Have...
... equipment in a quick stop and accelerate. They might not work normally. (Continued) Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you are going fast enough. Keep the interior temperature cool. Driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about hydroplaning. Have...
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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...
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... soils. Notice: To prevent scratching, never use solvents or cleaners containing solvents. . Use a soft bristle brush to the vehicle's interior. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the instrument cluster. Wipe droplets left behind with excessive pressure. Never rub any switches or controls.... crevices on automotive glass. For liquid cleaners, use solutions that can transfer color to home furnishings can become concentrated in the interior. Your dealer may be removed quickly. A concentrated soap solution will leave a residue that can also permanently transfer color to...
... soils. Notice: To prevent scratching, never use solvents or cleaners containing solvents. . Use a soft bristle brush to the vehicle's interior. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the instrument cluster. Wipe droplets left behind with excessive pressure. Never rub any switches or controls.... crevices on automotive glass. For liquid cleaners, use solutions that can transfer color to home furnishings can become concentrated in the interior. Your dealer may be removed quickly. A concentrated soap solution will leave a residue that can also permanently transfer color to...
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... the instrument panel. It may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces. Notice: Soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax-based products. Notice: Use of air fresheners may severely weaken them to dry naturally. Wipe excess...
... the instrument panel. It may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces. Notice: Soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax-based products. Notice: Use of air fresheners may severely weaken them to dry naturally. Wipe excess...
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... can inspect and recommend the right tires. Your dealer can advise when service is needed . Tires Tires need attention include dimming, failure to see Interior Care on page 10‑79 and Exterior Care on page 10‑76. Maintaining the tires can save money, fuel, and can reduce the... of tire failure. . . Signs that they light when braking. The brake lamps need to be seen on how to clean and protect the vehicle's interior and exterior, see and be checked periodically to ensure that the headlamps need to ensure smooth vehicle operation at all speeds.
... can inspect and recommend the right tires. Your dealer can advise when service is needed . Tires Tires need attention include dimming, failure to see Interior Care on page 10‑79 and Exterior Care on page 10‑76. Maintaining the tires can save money, fuel, and can reduce the... of tire failure. . . Signs that they light when braking. The brake lamps need to be seen on how to clean and protect the vehicle's interior and exterior, see and be checked periodically to ensure that the headlamps need to ensure smooth vehicle operation at all speeds.