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Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) -
2015 - CRC - 10/31/14

9-18 Driving and Operating

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{Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOPbutton
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor,and drain the
battery.Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try,to let the
cranking motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after
five to 10 seconds, especiallyin
very cold weather (below −18°C
or 0°F), it could be flooded with
too much gasoline. Try pushing
the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and holding it there
as you press the ENGINE
START/STOPbutton, for up to a
maximum of 15 seconds. Waitat
least 15 seconds between each
try,to allow the cranking motor
to cool down. When the engine
starts, let go of the button and
the accelerator.If the vehicle
starts briefly but then stops
again, do the same thing. This
clears the extra gasoline from
the engine. Do not race the
engine immediately after starting
it. Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Engine Heater
The engine coolant heater,
if available, can help in cold weather
conditions at or below −18°C(0°F)
for easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up.
Plug in the coolant heater at least
four hours before starting the
vehicle. An internal thermostat in
the plug end of the cord will prevent
engine coolant heater operation at
temperatures above −18°C(0°F).

ToUse the Engine Coolant

Heater

1. Turnoff the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord.
The electrical cord is on the
driver side of the engine
compartment, between the
fender and the engine
compartment fuse block.