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Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16405819) -
2023 - CRC - 3/22/22
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 8
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . 46
Storage .......................... 108
Instruments and Controls . . . . 116
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 164
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 238
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Service and Maintenance . . . 452
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462
Customer Information . . . . . . . 466
Reporting Safety Defects . . . 478
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 489
Index........................492
Introduction
California Proposition 65 Warning
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 85004164 A First Printing ©2022 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names,
and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual
including, but not limited to,
GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC,
the CADILLAC Emblem, and
XT6 are trademarks and/or
service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries,
affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in
Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors of Canada
Company”for Cadillac Motor
Car Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes
features that may or may not
be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was
not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/
applications that may not be
available in your region,
or changes subsequent to the
printing of this owner’s
manual, including changes in
standard or optional content.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to
your specific vehicle to
confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle
for quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle
Owners
A French language manual can
be obtained from your dealer,
at www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire
de ce guide en français auprès
du concessionnaire ou à
l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information
about the vehicle, use the
Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list
of what is in the manual and
the page number where it can
be found.
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on
vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard
with a high level of risk
which will result in serious
injury or death.

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Introduction 3
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard
that could result in injury or
death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard
that could result in property
or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it
is a safety symbol which
means “Do not,” “Do not do
this,”or “Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components
and labels that use symbols
instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text
describing the operation or
information relating to a
specific component, control,
message, gauge, or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s
manual has additional
instructions or information.
*:Shown when the service
manual has additional
instructions or information.
0:Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional
symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
u:Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning
Light
9:Dispose of Used
Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High
Pressure Water
B:Engine Coolant
Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H:Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+:Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System
Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
|:Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist

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4 Introduction
*:Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
h:Stop/Start
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
a:Under Pressure
k:Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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Introduction 5
Instrument Panel Overview

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6 Introduction
1. Air Vents 0236.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls
0156.
Turn Signal Lever. See
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0160.
IntelliBeam System Button
(If Equipped). See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0156.
3. Instrument Cluster 0127.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Display. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0144.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0118.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0120.
5. ENGINE START/STOP
Button. See Ignition
Positions 0257.
6. Park Assist Button. See
Park Assist 0318.
Automatic Parking Assist
(APA) Button. See Park
Assist 0318.
7. Stop/Start Disable Switch.
See Stop/Start System
0259.
8. Light Sensor. See
Automatic Headlamp
System 0159.
9. Hazard Warning Flashers
0160.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0338 (If Equipped).
10. Infotainment Controls. See
Overview 0165.
11. Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 054 (If
Equipped).
12. Dual Automatic Climate
Control System 0228.
13. MODE Switch. See Driver
Mode Control 0278.
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0276.
14. Infotainment Controls. See
Overview 0165.
15. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0266.
16. Steering Wheel Controls
0167.
17. Steering Wheel Controls
0167.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0144.
18. Horn 0118.
19. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0117 (Out
of View).
20. Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System 0326 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel
0118 (If Equipped).
21. Cruise Control 0280.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced) 0283 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See
Steering Wheel Controls
0167.

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Introduction 7
22. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light)
0134.
23. Hood Release. See Hood
0365.
24. Head-Up Display (HUD)
0147 (If Equipped).
25. Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0161.
26. Electric Parking Brake
0274.

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8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Key Operation . . . . . . 9
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . 19
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . 23
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . 23
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Doors
Liftgate ......................... 25
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . 33
Steering Column Lock . . . . . 35
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . 35
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Dimming
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . 38
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . 39
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle
with a remote key is
dangerous and children or
others could be seriously
injured or killed. They could
operate the power windows
or other controls or make
the vehicle move. The
windows will function with
the remote key in the
vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in
the path of a closing
window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with a
remote key.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
The key, inside the remote key,
can be used for all locks.
To remove the key, press the
button on the side of the
remote key, near the bottom,
and pull the key out. Never pull
the key out without pressing
the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn
the key, inspect the key blade
for debris. Periodically, clean
with a brush or a pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
Contact Roadside Service if
locked out of the vehicle. See
Roadside Assistance Program
0470.
With an active OnStar or
connected service plan, an
OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0482.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0477.
If there is a decrease in the
key operating range:
.Check the distance. The key
may be too far from the
vehicle.
.Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.Check the key battery. See
“Battery Replacement”later
in this section.
.If the key is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or
a qualified technician for
service.
Remote Key
Operation
The Keyless Access system
allows for vehicle entry when
the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft). See “Keyless Access
Operation”following.
The remote key functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away
from the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact
the performance of the
remote key. See Remote Key
09.