Instrument Cluster: 2016 Cadillac CT6 Dashboard Guide
Welcome to the 2016 Cadillac CT6, the pinnacle of luxury and innovation in cars. The stunning Cluster Display, which is at the centre of this technical marvel that combines luxury and state-of-the-art technology, is a testament to Cadillac’s dedication to providing an unmatched driving experience. The Cluster Display functions as your digital command center, arranging a symphony of controls and information at your fingertips as you take off in this elegant sedan. As soon as you step inside the luxurious cabin, the sharp and colourful display captures your attention.
It provides an immersive interface that makes navigating through a wide range of features and functionalities simple. The 2016 Cadillac CT6 Cluster Display takes driving to a new level of sophistication and refinement. It does this by allowing you to easily customize your driving preferences with intuitive controls, connect to multimedia options with ease, and monitor important vehicle statistics. Come explore the nuances of operating this technological marvel, discover how to maximize the Cadillac CT6’s Cluster Display, and savor the elegant blend of innovation and luxury that characterizes this legendary car.
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Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
English Standard Theme Shown, Metric Similar
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area in the center of the instrument cluster. Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through the different items and displays.
Press
to access the cluster applications. Use
it to scroll through the list of available applications. Not all applications will be available on all vehicles.
- Info App. This is where the selected Driver Information Center (DIC) displays can be viewed. See Driver Information Center (DIC)
- Audio
- Phone
- Navigation
- Settings
Audio
Press SEL to select the Audio app, then press
to enter the Audio menu. In the Audio menu browse for music, select from the favorites, or change the audio source. Use
it to change the station or go to the next or previous track.
Phone
Press SEL to select the Phone app, then press
to enter the Phone menu. In the Phone menu, if there is no active phone call, view recent calls, or scroll through contacts. If there is an active call, mute the phone or switch to handset operation
Navigation
Press SEL to select the Navigation app, then press
to enter the Navigation menu. If there is no active route, you can resume the last route and turn the voice prompts on/off. If there is an active route, press SEL to cancel or resume route guidance or turn the voice prompts on or off.
Settings
Press SEL to select the Settings app, then press
to enter the Settings menu. Use
to scroll through items in the Settings menu.
Units: Press
while Units is displayed to enter the Units menu. Choose English, Imperial, or metric units by pressing SEL while the desired item is highlighted.
A checkmark will be displayed next to the selected item.
Display Themes: There are three instrument cluster display
configurations to choose from: Standard, Technology, and Media.
Info Pages: Press
while Info Pages are displayed to enter the Info Pages menu and select the items to be displayed in the Info app.
Speed Warning: The Speed warning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the Speed Warning, press
when the Speed Warning is displayed. Press
to adjust the value. Press SEL to set the speed. Once the speed is set, this feature can be turned off by pressing SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed with a chime.
Software Information: Displays open-source software information.
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar
Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
The cluster display layout can be changed.
Balanced Configuration
The Balanced configuration has three interactive display zones: one in the center of each of the gauges.
Enhanced Configuration
The Enhanced configuration has three interactive display zones.
Performance Configuration
The Performance configuration has two interactive display zones.
Use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays.
To change the cluster configuration:
- Find the Options page in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster.
- Press SEL to enter the Options menu.
- Scroll down to highlight Display Layout. Then press SEL to select it.
- Each layout in the menu is represented by a small preview image of the display layout. Scroll up or down and highlight the selection. Press SEL to select the desired cluster configuration.
- Exit the Display Layout menu by pressing
Cluster Application Displays
The cluster can display information regarding Navigation, Audio, and Phone.
Navigation
If there is no active route, a compass will be displayed. If there is an active route, press SEL to end route guidance or turn the voice prompts on or off.
Audio
While the Audio application page is displayed, press SEL to enter the Audio menu. In the Audio menu search for music, select from favorites, or change the audio source.
Phone
While the Phone application page is displayed, press SEL to enter the Phone menu. In the Phone menu, if there is no active phone call, view recent calls, select from favorites, or scroll through contacts. If there is an active call, mute the phone or switch to handset operation.
Cluster Options Menu
To enter the cluster Options menu:
- Use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to find the Options page in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster.
- Press SEL on the center of the five-way control to enter the Options menu.
Units: Press SEL while Units is highlighted to enter the Units menu. Choose English or metric units by pressing SEL while the desired item is highlighted. A checkmark will be displayed next to the selected item.
Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Pages are highlighted to select the items to be displayed in the DIC information displays.
Fav Button Options: Press SEL while Fav Button Options is highlighted to select between FAV Primary and SEEK Primary. This selection allows for the configuration of the
steering wheel controls. When FAV Primary is selected, pressing
will go to the next or previous favorite pressing and holding
will seek. When SEEK Primary is selected, pressing
will seek pressing holding
will go to the next or previous favorite.
Display Layout: Press SEL while Display Layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the cluster. See “Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster” earlier in this Instrument Cluster” earlier in this section.
Open Source Software: Press SEL while Open Source Software is highlighted to display open source software information.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in either kilometres per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
For vehicles with the Stop/Start system, when the ignition is in ON/ RUN, the tachometer indicates the vehicle status. When pointing to AUTO STOP, the engine is off but the vehicle is on and can move. The engine could auto-start at any time. When the indicator points to OFF, the vehicle is off.
When the engine is on, the tachometer will indicate the engine’s revolutions per minute (rpm). The tachometer may vary by several hundred rpm’s, during the auto-stop mode, when the engine is shutting off and restarting.
A slight bump may be felt when the transmission is determining the most fuel-efficient operating range.
Caution
If the engine is operated with the rpm’s in the warning area at the high end of the tachometer, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the rpm’s in the warning area.
Fuel Gauge
Base Level Standard Theme
Uplevel Balanced Configuration
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates how much fuel is left in the tank.
There is an arrow near the fuel gauge pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on.
When the indicator is empty, the low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon.
Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge:
- At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
- It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank.
- The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up.
- The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.
Boost Gauge (Performance Configuration Only)
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English
This gauge indicates a boost under heavier throttle.
It displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine’s combustion chamber.
The gauge is automatically centered at zero every time the engine is started. The actual boost is displayed from this zero point. Changes in ambient pressure, such as driving in mountains and changing weather, will slightly change the zero reading.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Base Level Cluster Only)
While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Metric, Standard Theme
English, Standard Theme
The engine oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Oil pressure can vary with engine speed, outside temperature, and oil viscosity.
A reading outside the normal operating range can be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the vehicle’s
oil as soon as possible. An oil pressure message may be displayed.
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge (Performance Configuration Only)
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English
This gauge shows the engine oil temperature.
If the gauge pointer moves into the high end, it means that the engine oil has overheated. If the vehicle has been operated under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Base Level Metric Standard Theme
Base Level English Standard Theme
Uplevel Metric Balanced Configuration
Uplevel English Balanced Configuration.
This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle’s engine coolant.
While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Voltmeter Gauge (Base Level Cluster Only)
Standard Theme
When the ignition is on, this gauge indicates the battery voltage.
When the engine is running, this gauge shows the condition of the charging system. The gauge can transition from a higher to lower or a lower to higher reading. This is normal. If the vehicle is operating outside the normal operating range, the charging system light comes on.
Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at the engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power.
The vehicle can only be driven for a short time with the readings outside the normal operating range. If the vehicle must be driven, turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner, and unplug all chargers and accessories.
Readings outside the normal operating range indicate a possible problem in the electrical system.
Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
FAQs
Locate the Settings menu on the touchscreen and select Display Settings to change the brightness of your 2016 Cadillac CT6’s display. From there, you can adjust the brightness to suit your tastes.
The 2016 Cadillac CT6 display can be linked to your smartphone via Bluetooth or USB. To pair your device, navigate to the Connectivity menu on the touchscreen and follow the instructions.
Open the Navigation app on the touchscreen to configure navigation. Use the on screen keyboard or voice commands to enter your destination. To begin your route, adhere to the prompts.
By tapping and holding on to the icons, you can indeed personalize the home screen. You’ll be able to rearrange or add shortcuts to the features that you use the most.
It is not possible to play DVDs on the 2016 Cadillac CT6 display. On the other hand, you can take advantage of a variety of media options via Bluetooth, USB, or other linked devices.
Select System from the Settings menu, then click Software Update to update the software. To download and install any available updates, adhere to the instructions displayed on the screen.
Voice commands are supported by the display system, yes. To operate different functions, press the voice command button located on the steering wheel and follow the instructions.
The touchscreen does allow you to access the climate control settings. To modify the temperature, fan speed, and other climate-related settings, navigate to the Climate menu.
Go to the menu labeled Connectivity, choose Bluetooth, and then select Pair Device. For your 2016 Cadillac CT6, pair a new device by following the instructions on the screen.
There is a night mode option available on the display. It is located in the Display Settings menu, and it lets you change the color scheme to make things easier to see in low light.
Video playback is limited while the car is moving for safety reasons. However, while the vehicle is stopped, passengers can enjoy multimedia content.
You can try restarting the system by turning off and then back on the car if the display is not responding. For additional troubleshooting procedures, refer to the vehicle’s manual if the problem continues.
You can choose a different wallpaper by going to the Display Settings menu and choosing Wallpaper. The default wallpaper may vary. Select an image from the list or upload your own.
By choosing Theme from the Display Settings menu, you can indeed change the theme color. To make the display uniquely yours, select one of the available color options.
Use the dedicated controls or touchscreen to activate the parking assist feature. Utilize the display to keep an eye on the parking procedure and adhere to the on-screen instructions, which include visual aids and sensor alerts.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: 2016 Cadillac CT6 Owner’s Manual| Auto User Guide
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