Instrument Cluster: Cadillac XT6 2020 Dashboard Guide
The 2020 Cadillac XT6’s instrument panel is like a digital command center. It shows the driver important information in a way that is both sleek and easy to understand. It is located in a visible place on the dashboard and has a wide range of indicators and gauges that are meant to make driving more enjoyable. Every important number is easy to see at a look, from speed and RPMs to fuel level and engine temperature. There are navigation prompts, multimedia controls, and safety alarms on the cluster’s high-tech display that work seamlessly with the car’s other high-tech features. With its clear graphics and easy-to-use interface, the Cadillac XT6’s instrument cluster is the perfect mix of luxury and usefulness, giving drivers all the information they need to feel safe and confident on the road.
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Instrument Cluster
English Base Level Cluster Shown, Metric Similar
English Base Level Cluster 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 S or T to access the cluster applications. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the list of available features within the applications. Not all applications or features will be available on all vehicles.
- Info App. This is where the selected Driver Information Center (DIC) displays can be viewed.
- Audio
- Navigation
- Phone
- Night Vision
- Options
Audio
In the Audio menu browse for music, select from the favorites, or change the audio source. Use y or z to change the station or go to the next or previous track.
Navigation
If there is an active route, press SEL to cancel or resume route guidance, or turn the voice prompts on or off.
Phone
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.
Night Vision
If equipped, Provides an infrared night vision image of the area beyond the headlamps that highlights and provides alerts to detected pedestrians or large animals.
Options
Use y or z to scroll through items in the Options menu.
Units: Choose US or metric units by pressing SEL while the desired item is highlighted.
Info Page Options: Press SEL to select the items to be displayed in the Info app.
Display: Press SEL to enter the Display menu. Select to turn on or off the speedometer, time, fuel range, or, if equipped, compass or speed sign.
Speed Warning: The Speed Warning display allows the driver to set a warning at a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the Speed Warning press SEL when Speed Warning is displayed. Use the y or z to adjust the value and press SEL to set the speed.
Once the speed is set, this feature can be turned off by pressing the SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed with a chime.
Head-Up Display (HUD) (Uplevel) :
If equipped, this feature allows for adjusting the angle of the HUD image and changing or turning off the Speed Limit Sign.
HUD Rotation (Uplevel):
Press SEL while Adjust Rotation is highlighted to enter Adjust Mode. Scroll to adjust the angle of the HUD display. Press the SEL to confirm and save the setting. This feature may only be available in P (Park).
Speed Sign:
If equipped, press SEL while the Speed Sign is highlighted to turn it on
or off.
Software Information:
Displays open-source software information.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in either kilometers 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 on, 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 rpm. The tachometer may vary by several hundred rpm, during Auto Stop mode, when the engine is shutting off and restarting.
Fuel Gauge
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel 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.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Metric
English
This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle’s engine.
While driving under normal operating conditions, if the red LED is illuminated, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
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Seat Belt Reminders
Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver seat belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their seat belt.
Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on.
Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light
The vehicle may have a front passenger seat belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their seat belts.
Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if the front passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
If the front passenger seat belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on.
The front passenger seat belt reminder light and chime may come on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the seat belt.
Airbag Readiness Light
problem with the airbag system. It is located in the instrument cluster. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), the passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system.
The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.
Warning
If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System for important safety information. The overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator.
When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.
If the word ON, or the on symbol, is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF, or the off symbol, is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service.
Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 119 for more information, including important safety information.
FAQs
The red brake warning light typically indicates a problem with the braking system, such as low brake fluid or a malfunctioning brake system.
The yellow check engine light suggests a potential issue with the engine or emissions system. It could range from something as minor as a loose gas cap to a more serious engine problem.
The blue high-beam indicator illuminates when the high-beam headlights are turned on, indicating increased visibility ahead.
The red battery warning light typically indicates a problem with the charging system or a failing battery.
The yellow TPMS light alerts the driver to low tire pressure in one or more tires, potentially indicating a puncture or loss of pressure.
The yellow oil pressure warning light warns of low oil pressure, signaling potential engine damage if not addressed promptly.
The green turn signal indicator blinks when the turn signals are activated, indicating the direction the vehicle intends to turn.
The red seat belt warning light reminds occupants to fasten their seat belts for safety.
The yellow traction control light indicates that the traction control system is engaged and actively working to prevent wheel slippage.
The green cruise control indicator illuminates when the cruise control system is active and maintains a set speed.
The red airbag warning light alerts the driver to a problem with the airbag system and should be addressed promptly for safety reasons.
The yellow low fuel warning light indicates that the fuel level is low and it’s time to refuel.
The yellow engine coolant temperature warning light warns of overheating, indicating that the engine is running too hot and may be at risk of damage.
The red transmission temperature warning light signals that the transmission fluid is overheating, which could lead to transmission damage if not addressed promptly.
The yellow windshield washer fluid warning light indicates that the windshield washer fluid level is low and needs to be refilled for proper windshield cleaning.
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