2017 Cadillac XTS Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Cadillac XTS is the first full-size luxury sedan. It has an elegant style, the latest technology, and a smooth ride. The XTS had a striking appearance with strong lines and a unique grille that gave it a strong presence on the road. Inside, the cabin was elegant and comfy, with high-quality materials and modern conveniences. The car had a lot of cool features, like Cadillac’s CUE infotainment system with a responsive touchscreen, smartphone integration, and a high-quality sound system to make fun better. Safety was also a top priority for the XTS, which is why it has high-tech driver-assistance features like forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and blind-spot tracking. Under the hood, customers had a choice of powerful engines, providing impressive performance and a smooth ride, while the available all-wheel drive added confidence and control. Overall, the 2017 Cadillac XTS impressed drivers with its mix of luxury, cutting-edge features, and comfortable ride, making it a compelling choice in the full-size sedan market.

Information Displays

Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC is displayed in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.

DIC Information Display Options
The info displayed on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Options menu.

1. Press SEL while viewing the Options page in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster.
2. Scroll to Info Pages and press SEL.
3. Press y or z to move through the list of possible info displays.
4. Press SEL while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it.

DIC Information Displays
The following is the list of all possible DIC information displays. Some of the information displays may not be available for your particular vehicle.
Speed (Base Cluster) : Shows the vehicle speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Trip 1 or Trip 2 (Base Cluster) / Trip 1 or Trip 2 and Average Fuel Economy (Uplevel Cluster) : The Trip display shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometer (km) or miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active.
The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now, and will change as driving conditions change. The Average Fuel Economy can be reset along with the trip odometer by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active.

Fuel Range: Shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. LOW will be displayed when the vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Average Fuel Economy (Base Cluster): Shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg).
This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now, and will change as driving conditions change. The Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and
holding SEL while this display is active.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy: This shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the approximate fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change.
Average Speed: Shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. The average speed can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active.
Timer: This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press SEL while this display is active. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset. To stop the timer, press SEL briefly while this display is active and the timer is running. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SEL while this display is active. Compass (Base Cluster) : Shows the direction the vehicle is driving.
Turn Arrow: Shows the next maneuver when using route guidance.
Estimated Time to Arrival: Shows the estimated time until arrival at your destination.
Distance to Destination: This shows the distance to the destination when using route guidance.
Speed Limit: This shows the current speed limit. The information for this page comes from a roadway database.
Speed Warning: Allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the Speed Warning, press SEL when Speed Warning is
displayed. Press y or z to adjust the value. This feature can be turned off by pressing and holding SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed and a chime may sound.
Best Fuel Economy: Displays average fuel economy, the best fuel economy over the selected distance, and a bar graph showing instantaneous fuel economy.
Driver Assistance (Uplevel
Cluster): Shows information for Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Forward Collision Alert (FCA).
Performance Timer (V Sport Only) : Shows the last performance time recorded. Press and hold SEL while viewing the performance timer to reset and stop the timer. Press SEL to enter the performance timer menu. In the menu, set the start speed, set the end speed, and reset the timer.
Cruise Set Speed: Shows the speed the cruise control or Adaptive Cruise Control is set to.
Follow Distance Indicator: When Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not engaged, the current follow time to the vehicle ahead is displayed as a time value on this page. When ACC has been engaged, the display switches to the gap setting page. This page shows the current gap setting along with the vehicle ahead telltale.
Battery Voltage: Shows the current battery voltage.
Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages 0 146. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil 0 249. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended. See Maintenance Schedule 0 326.
The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, press and hold SEL for several seconds while the Oil Life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System 0 251.
Tire Pressure: Shows the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure is low, the value for that tire is shown in amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 285 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 286.
Vehicle Odometer (Base Cluster) : Shows the odometer.
Blank Page: Allows for no information to be displayed in the cluster info display areas.

Head-Up Display (HUD)

Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view.  If equipped with HUD, some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield. The image is projected through the HUD lens on top of the instrument panel. The information appears as an image focused out toward the front of the vehicle.

Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid.

The HUD information can be displayed in various languages. The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed through the radio and the units of measurement is changed through the instrument cluster. See Vehicle Personalization 0 153 and “Cluster Settings Menu” under Instrument Cluster 0 118.

The HUD may display some of the following vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts:

• Speed
• Tachometer
• Audio
• Phone
• Navigation
• Collision Alert
• Cruise Control
• Lane Departure or Lane Keep Assist
• Low Fuel
  Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls. See Vehicle Messages 0 143.

The HUD control is to the left of the steering wheel.
To adjust the HUD image:

1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Use the following settings to adjust the HUD.

Press down or lift up to center the HUD image. The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side to side.
Press to select the display view. Each press will change the display view.
Lift up and hold to brighten the display. Press down and hold to dim the display. Hold down to turn the display off.
The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as needed.
The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display. This is normal. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see.

All HUD views may briefly display audio information when the driver uses the steering wheel controls to adjust the audio settings appearing in the instrument cluster.
Incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster, may also display in any HUD view.

Navigation View: This displays the speed view along with Turn-by-Turn Navigation information. When navigation routing is not active “No Route Active” is displayed.
Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts shown in the instrument cluster may also be displayed in any HUD view.
Performance View: This displays the speedometer reading, rpm reading, transmission positions, and gear shift indicator.

Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it.

HUD Troubleshooting
Check that:

• Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
• HUD brightness setting is not too dim or too bright.
• HUD is adjusted to the proper height.
• Polarized sunglasses are not worn.
• The windshield and HUD lens are clean.
  If the HUD image is not correct, contact your dealer.
  The windshield is part of the HUD system. See Windshield Replacement 0 266.

FAQ’s