2017 Cadillac XT5 Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Cadillac XT5 is a stylish, high-end midsize SUV with a sophisticated appearance, cutting-edge technology, and great performance. The XT5 looks elegant and powerful on the road thanks to its smooth lines, big grille, and other Cadillac-style details. Inside the XT5’s roomy cabin, you’ll find a refined and cozy space with high-quality materials, modern features, and enough room for five people to sit. The XT5 is powered by a strong 3.6-liter V6 engine, which makes it easy to drive and quick to respond. It also gets great gas mileage. With advanced safety features and cutting-edge technology like Cadillac’s CUE infotainment system, the 2017 Cadillac XT5 is a standout choice in the midsize SUV market.

INITIAL DRIVE INFORMATION

This section provides a brief overview of some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

STOP/START SYSTEM
The vehicle is equipped with a fuel-saving stop/start system to shut off the engine and help conserve fuel. When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the engine may turn off. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pushed, the engine will restart.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

•  : Press to lock all doors and the fuel door, if equipped.
•  : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the vehicle personalization settings.

The fuel door will also be unlocked if equipped. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

 : Press and release one time to initiate the vehicle locator. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel.
: Press twice quickly to open or close the liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.

Press the key release button near the bottom of the transmitter to remove the key. The key can be used for the driver door and the glove box.

VEHICLE CARE

BRAKES
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or can be heard all the time when the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly.

Warning: The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced.
Caution: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.

Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes.  Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications. Brake pads should be replaced as complete sets.

Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service may be required.

Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts with new, approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes may not work properly. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed or if parts are improperly installed.

BRAKE FLUID

The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with GM-approved DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap.

Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level surface, the brake fluid level should be between the minimum and maximum marks on the brake fluid reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir may go down:

• Normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up.
• A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system. Has the brake hydraulic system been fixed? With a leak, the brakes will not work well.

Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If the fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when the new brake linings are installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.

Warning: If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.

When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake warning light comes on. Brake fluid absorbs water over time which degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals to prevent increased stopping distance.

What to Add
Use only GM-approved DOT 3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed container.

Warning: The wrong or contaminated brake fluid could result in damage to the brake system. This could result in the loss of braking leading to a possible injury. Always use the proper GM-approved brake fluid.

Caution: If the brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle’s painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Immediately wash off any painted surface.

BATTERY – NORTH AMERICA

The original equipment battery is maintenance-free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. For replacement of the battery, see your dealer.

Stop/Start System
This vehicle has a stop/start system to shut off the engine to help conserve fuel. See Starting the Engine 0 192. It has an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery. Installation of a standard 12-volt battery will result in reduced 12-volt battery life. When using a 12-volt battery charger on the 12-volt AGM battery, some chargers have an AGM battery setting on the charger. If available, use the AGM setting on the charger, to limit the charge voltage to 14.8 volts.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

Vehicle Storage
Warning: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful.

• Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.
• Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

Transfer Case: Under normal driving conditions, transfer case fluid does not require maintenance unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise. If required, have the transfer case serviced by your dealer.

STARTER SWITCH CHECK

Warning: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.

1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.

PARK BRAKE AND P (PARK) MECHANISM CHECK

Warning: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.

• To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
• To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.

Contact your dealer if service is required.

WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT

Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type.

Caution: Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield.

Front Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the wiper blade assembly:

1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield.
2. Lift up on the latch in the middle of the wiper blade where the wiper arm attaches.
3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield far enough to release it from the J-hooked end of the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement.

Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
To remove the wiper blade:

1. Turn the vehicle on and operate the rear windshield wiper.
2. Turn the vehicle off when the rear wiper blade is no longer covered by the spoiler.
3. Lift the wiper arm away from the window.
4. Push the release lever (2) to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (1) out of the blade assembly (3).
5. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the release lever clicks into place.

WINDSHIELD  REPLACEMENT

HUD System
The windshield is part of the HUD system. If the windshield must be replaced, get one that is designed for HUD or the HUD image may look out of focus.

Driver Assistance Systems
When a windshield replacement is needed and the vehicle is equipped with a front-looking camera sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, the windshield must be installed according to GM specifications for these systems to work properly. If it is not, there may be unexpected behavior and/or messages from these systems.

Acoustic Windshield
The vehicle is equipped with an acoustic windshield. If you have to have the windshield replaced, be sure to get an acoustic windshield so you will continue to have the benefits an acoustic windshield can provide.

FAQ’s