2017 Cadillac Xt5 Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
Xt5
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Instrument Panel Overview
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Stop/Start System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Liftgate
11
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
12
Second Row Seats
12
Heated and Ventilated Seats
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
13
Safety Belts
13
Passenger Sensing System
14
Mirror Adjustment
14
Steering Wheel Adjustment
15
Interior Lighting
15
Exterior Lighting
16
Windshield Wiper/Washer
16
Climate Controls
17
Transmission
19
Vehicle Features
19
Infotainment System
19
Steering Wheel Controls
19
Cruise Control
19
Driver Information Center (DIC)
20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
20
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
20
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
21
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
21
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
21
Surround Vision
21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
22
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
22
Parking Assist
22
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
22
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
22
Power Outlets
22
Universal Remote System
23
Sunroof
23
Performance and Maintenance
24
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
24
Fuel
24
E85 or FlexFuel
25
Engine Oil Life System
25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
25
Roadside Service
26
Keys, Doors, and Windows
27
Keys and Locks
27
Keys
27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
28
Remote Vehicle Start
35
Door Locks
36
Power Door Locks
38
Delayed Locking
38
Automatic Door Locks
38
Lockout Protection
38
Safety Locks
39
Doors
40
Liftgate
40
Vehicle Security
44
Vehicle Alarm System
44
Immobilizer
46
Immobilizer Operation
46
Exterior Mirrors
47
Convex Mirrors
47
Power Mirrors
48
Folding Mirrors
48
Heated Mirrors
49
Automatic Dimming Mirror
49
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
49
Interior Mirrors
49
Interior Rearview Mirrors
49
Manual Rearview Mirror
49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
49
Rear Camera Mirror
50
Windows
51
Power Windows
52
Sun Visors
53
Roof
54
Sunroof
54
Seats and Restraints
55
Head Restraints
56
Front Seats
58
Seat Adjustment
58
Lumbar Adjustment
59
Thigh Support Adjustment
59
Reclining Seatbacks
59
Memory Seats
60
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
62
Rear Seats
63
Rear Seat Armrest
65
Heated Rear Seats
66
Safety Belts
67
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
68
Lap-Shoulder Belt
69
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
73
Safety Belt Extender
73
Safety System Check
73
Safety Belt Care
74
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
74
Airbag System
75
Where Are the Airbags?
76
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
78
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
79
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
79
Passenger Sensing System
80
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
85
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
85
Airbag System Check
86
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
86
Child Restraints
87
Older Children
87
Infants and Young Children
88
Child Restraint Systems
91
Where to Put the Restraint
92
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
93
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
99
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat)
99
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Seat)
101
Storage
104
Storage Compartments
104
Glove Box
104
Cupholders
104
Armrest Storage
104
Rear Storage
105
Center Console Storage
105
Additional Storage Features
105
Cargo Cover
105
Cargo Tie-Downs
107
Cargo Management System
107
Convenience Net
108
Roof Rack System
108
Instruments and Controls
110
Controls
111
Steering Wheel Adjustment
111
Steering Wheel Controls
111
Heated Steering Wheel
111
Horn
112
Windshield Wiper/Washer
112
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
114
Compass
115
Clock
115
Power Outlets
116
Wireless Charging
117
Cigarette Lighter
118
Ashtrays
118
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
118
Instrument Cluster (Base Level Cluster)
119
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster)
121
Speedometer
123
Odometer
123
Trip Odometer
123
Tachometer
123
Fuel Gauge
123
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Uplevel Cluster)
124
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
125
Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Cluster)
126
Safety Belt Reminders
127
Airbag Readiness Light
128
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
128
Charging System Light
129
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
129
Brake System Warning Light
131
Electric Parking Brake Light
132
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
132
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
132
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
133
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
133
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
133
Traction Off Light
134
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
134
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
134
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
135
Tire Pressure Light
135
Engine Oil Pressure Light
136
Low Fuel Warning Light
136
Security Light
136
High-Beam On Light
136
Lamps On Reminder
137
Cruise Control Light
137
Door Ajar Light
137
Information Displays
138
Driver Information Center (DIC)
138
Head-Up Display (HUD)
140
Vehicle Messages
143
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
144
Brake System Messages
144
Compass Messages
145
Cruise Control Messages
145
Door Ajar Messages
145
Engine Cooling System Messages
146
Engine Oil Messages
146
Engine Power Messages
147
Fuel System Messages
147
Key and Lock Messages
147
Lamp Messages
148
Object Detection System Messages
148
Ride Control System Messages
150
Airbag System Messages
151
Safety Belt Messages
151
Security Messages
152
Service Vehicle Messages
152
Steering System Messages
152
Starting the Vehicle Messages
152
Tire Messages
153
Transmission Messages
153
Vehicle Reminder Messages
154
Vehicle Speed Messages
154
Washer Fluid Messages
154
Vehicle Personalization
154
Universal Remote System
163
Universal Remote System Programming
163
Universal Remote System Operation
165
Lighting
166
Exterior Lighting
166
Exterior Lamp Controls
166
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
168
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
168
Flash-to-Pass
168
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
168
Automatic Headlamp System
169
Hazard Warning Flashers
169
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
170
Cornering Lamps
170
Interior Lighting
170
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
170
Courtesy Lamps
171
Dome Lamps
171
Reading Lamps
171
Lighting Features
172
Entry Lighting
172
Exit Lighting
172
Battery Power Protection
172
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
172
Infotainment System
173
Introduction
173
Infotainment
173
Climate Controls
174
Climate Control Systems
174
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
174
Rear Climate Control System
179
Air Vents
181
Maintenance
181
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
181
Service
181
Driving and Operating
183
Driving Information
184
Distracted Driving
184
Defensive Driving
185
Drunk Driving
185
Control of a Vehicle
185
Braking
185
Steering
186
Off-Road Recovery
186
Loss of Control
187
Driving on Wet Roads
187
Hill and Mountain Roads
188
Winter Driving
189
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
190
Vehicle Load Limits
190
Starting and Operating
194
New Vehicle Break-In
194
Ignition Positions
194
Starting the Engine
196
Engine Heater
198
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
199
Shifting Into Park
199
Shifting out of Park
200
Parking over Things That Burn
200
Engine Exhaust
201
Running the Vehicle While Parked
201
Automatic Transmission
202
All-Wheel Drive
206
Brakes
207
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
207
Electric Parking Brake
208
Brake Assist
209
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
210
Ride Control Systems
210
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
210
Driver Mode Control
212
Cruise Control
213
Adaptive Cruise Control
216
Driver Assistance Systems
224
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
224
Assistance Systems for Driving
231
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
231
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
233
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
235
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
237
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
237
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
239
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
239
Fuel
241
California Fuel Requirements
242
Fuels in Foreign Countries
242
Fuel Additives
242
Filling the Tank
242
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
244
Trailer Towing
244
General Towing Information
244
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
244
Towing Equipment
250
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
252
Conversions and Add-Ons
253
Add-On Electrical Equipment
253
Vehicle Care
254
General Information
255
California Proposition 65 Warning
255
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
255
Accessories and Modifications
255
Vehicle Checks
256
Doing Your Own Service Work
256
Hood
257
Engine Compartment Overview
258
Engine Oil
259
Engine Oil Life System
261
Automatic Transmission Fluid
262
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
262
Cooling System
263
Engine Coolant
264
Engine Overheating
266
Washer Fluid
268
Brakes
269
Brake Fluid
269
Battery - North America
270
All-Wheel Drive
271
Starter Switch Check
271
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
272
Wiper Blade Replacement
272
Windshield Replacement
273
Headlamp Aiming
274
Bulb Replacement
274
Halogen Bulbs
274
LED Lighting
274
Headlamps and Front Turn Signal
274
Back-Up Lamps
275
Electrical System
275
Electrical System Overload
275
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
276
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
276
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
280
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
282
Wheels and Tires
284
Tires
284
All-Season Tires
285
Winter Tires
285
Summer Tires
285
Tire Sidewall Labeling
286
Tire Designations
288
Tire Terminology and Definitions
289
Tire Pressure
291
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
292
Tire Pressure Monitor System
293
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
294
Tire Inspection
297
Tire Rotation
297
When It Is Time for New Tires
298
Buying New Tires
299
Different Size Tires and Wheels
300
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
301
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
302
Wheel Replacement
302
Tire Chains
303
If a Tire Goes Flat
304
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
305
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
312
Tire Changing
312
Compact Spare Tire
317
Jump Starting
318
Jump Starting - North America
318
Towing the Vehicle
321
Recreational Vehicle Towing
321
Appearance Care
323
Exterior Care
323
Interior Care
328
Floor Mats
331
Service and Maintenance
333
General Information
333
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance
335
Maintenance Schedule
335
Special Application Services
340
Additional Maintenance and Care
340
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
343
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
343
Maintenance Replacement Parts
344
Maintenance Records
346
Technical Data
347
Vehicle Identification
347
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
347
Service Parts Identification Label
347
Vehicle Data
348
Capacities and Specifications
348
Engine Drive Belt Routing
350
Customer Information
351
Customer Information
351
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
351
Customer Assistance Offices
353
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
354
Online Owner Center
354
Roadside Service
354
Scheduling Service Appointments
356
Courtesy Transportation Program
357
Collision Damage Repair
358
Service Publications Ordering Information
360
Radio Frequency Statement
361
Reporting Safety Defects
361
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
361
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
362
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
362
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
362
Event Data Recorders
363
OnStar®
363
Infotainment System
364
OnStar
365
OnStar Overview
365
OnStar Services
366
Emergency
366
Security
366
Navigation
367
Connections
367
Diagnostics
369
OnStar Additional Information
370
Index
375
Index_A
375
Index_B
376
Index_C
376
Index_D
377
Index_E
378
Index_F
378
Index_G
379
Index_H
379
Index_I
379
Index_J
380
Index_K
380
Index_L
380
Index_M
381
Index_N
381
Index_O
381
Index_P
382
Index_R
382
Index_S
383
Index_T
384
Index_U
385
Index_V
385
Index_W
385
2017 Cadillac Xt5 Overview
Introduction
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 marks an impressive entry into the luxury crossover market, blending elegant design with advanced technology and performance. As a successor to the SRX, the XT5 showcases Cadillac’s commitment to innovation and luxury, appealing to drivers who seek sophistication and functionality. With its spacious interior and versatile cargo storage, the XT5 redefines the notion of convenience without sacrificing style.
Powertrains
The XT5 is powered by a robust 3.6-liter V6 engine delivering 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque, providing a smooth and responsive driving experience. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that ensures precise shifts and enhanced fuel efficiency. The XT5 comes with front-wheel drive as standard, while an all-wheel-drive option is available for those seeking improved traction and handling, making it an excellent choice for various driving conditions.
Trims
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 is offered in several well-equipped trims: base, Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Platinum. Each trim escalates in features and amenities, with the base trim boasting an array of standard technologies, while the Platinum trim provides maximum opulence with premium leather seating, upgraded audio systems, and a sophisticated driver assistance package.
Features
Cadillac loaded the XT5 with an impressive suite of features, including an intuitive CUE infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a rearview camera. Safety takes center stage with advanced features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency braking. Additionally, the interior is elegantly designed with high-quality materials, ensuring both comfort and style for all passengers.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2017 Cadillac XT5 serves as a comprehensive guide, providing detailed information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and safety features. It is an essential tool for new owners, guiding them on how to maximize their experience with the vehicle and keep it in top condition throughout its lifespan.
User manual download
The Cadillac Xt5 owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2017 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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