Conversions Add-Ons | Cadillac 2015 - CRC specs

Driving and Operating 9-69

Conversions and

Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment

{Caution

Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.

Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.

The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-36and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-36.

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Cadillac 2015 - CRC manual Conversions Add-Ons, Add-On Electrical Equipment

Contents

Page Keys, Doors, Seats and RestraintsInstruments and Controls Driving and Operating Service and Maintenance Customer Information Using this Manual Canadian Vehicle OwnersIntroduction Propriétaires Canadiens Vehicle Symbol Chart SymbolsIv Introduction Introduction Vi Introduction Vehicle Features Performance and MaintenanceBrief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on Initial Drive Information Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Canceling a Remote Start Power Door LocksRemote Vehicle Start Door Locks Trunk Windows Seat Adjustment Power SeatsLumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Uplevel Seat Adjustment MassageUplevel Seat Control Driver Seat Shown, Passenger Seat Similar Memory Features Second Row SeatsHeated and Ventilated Seats Driver Buttons Shown, Passenger Buttons Similar Head Restraint Adjustment Safety BeltsPassenger Sensing System United States Canada Mirror Adjustment Steering Wheel AdjustmentExterior Mirror Interior Mirror Dome Lamp Interior LightingReading Lamps Exterior Lighting Windshield Wiper/Washer Climate Control Buttons Climate ControlsClimate Touch Screen Controls Vehicle Features TransmissionInfotainment System Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Driver Information Center DIC Forward Collision Alert FCA System Lane DepartureLane Keep Assist LKA Side Blind Zone Alert Sbza Rear Cross Traffic Alert Rcta System Parking AssistAutomatic Parking Assist APA Rear Automatic Braking RAB System Universal Remote System Power OutletsSunroof Performance and Maintenance Sunroof SwitchSunshade Switch Traction Control Electronic Stability Tire Pressure Monitor Resetting the Oil Life SystemEngine Oil Life System Driving for Better Fuel Economy Roadside ServiceOnStar Keys Keys and LocksKeys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation See Vehicle Personalization on Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door Keyless Access OperationDriver Side Shown, Passenger Similar Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Open the center console storage area and the storage tray Programming without a Recognized Transmitter Remote Learn PENDING, Please Wait Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Engine Using Remote Start Canceling a Remote StartExtending Engine Run Time Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work Inside the Vehicle Outside the Vehicle Keyless Access Key Cylinder Access Delayed Locking Power Door LocksAutomatic Door Locks Lockout Protection Safety LocksUnlocked Door Anti Lock Out Doors Trunk Lock Release Vehicle Security Vehicle Alarm SystemEmergency Trunk Release Handle Arming the Alarm System Disarming the Alarm System Immobilizer How to Detect a Tamper ConditionImmobilizer Operation Exterior Mirrors Power MirrorsConvex Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors Folding MirrorsHeated Mirrors Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors WindowsInterior Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature Power WindowsExpress-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Programming the Power WindowsWindow Operation from Outside the Vehicle Rear Window Sunshade Sun VisorsWindow Lockout Roof Rear Passenger Door Sunshades Anti-Pinch Feature Keys, Doors, and Windows Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Seats and Restraints Front Seats Lumbar and Bolster Support Power Seat Adjustment Upper Shoulder Support Lumbar Adjustment Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Manually Recalling Memory Positions Easy Exit Recall Driver Only Obstructions Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Remote Start Heated Ventilated Seats Massage Folding the Seatback Rear SeatsRaising the Seatback Rear Seat Armrest Locking and Unlocking the Seatback Heated Rear Seats Safety Belts Rear Seat Pass-Through Door Why Safety Belts Work How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyQuestions and Answers About Safety Belts Lap-Shoulder Belt Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety System Check Safety Belt ExtenderSafety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash Airbag System Roof-rail airbag for the driver and front outboard passenger Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Rear Seat Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar When Should an Airbag Inflate? What Makes an Airbag Inflate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? Passenger Sensing System United States Canada Front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash Child Restraints Older Children What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Infants and Young Children What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Rear-Facing Infant SeatForward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Where to Put RestraintSecuring the Child Within the Child Restraint Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Latch System Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Replacing Latch System Parts After a Crash Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-31 for additional Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Additional Storage Features Storage CompartmentsInstrument Panel Storage Storage Glove Box Armrest Storage Center Console Storage Rear Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs Cargo Management System Convenience Net Instruments and Controls ControlsInformation Displays Vehicle Messages Controls Heated Steering WheelVehicle Personalization Universal Remote System Rainsense HornWiper Parking Compass Wiper Arm Assembly ProtectionINT Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control Move the windshield Setting the Clock Clock Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternating Current Cigarette Lighter Gauges, Indicators Instrument Cluster English Base Cluster Shown, Metric Similar English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster Simple ConfigurationPerformance Configuration Balanced Configuration Cluster Settings Menu Cluster Application DisplaysNavigation Audio Speedometer OdometerTrip Odometer Tachometer When the ignition is on, the fuel Safety Belt Reminders Engine Coolant Temperature GaugeDriver Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Malfunction Indicator Lamp Charging System Light Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Electric Parking Brake Light Brake System Warning LightMetric English Service Electric Parking Brake Light Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light Lane Departure Warning LDW Light Vehicle Ahead IndicatorLane Keep Assist LKA Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Off LightTraction Control System TCS/StabiliTrak Light When the Light Is On Steady Engine Coolant Temperature Warning LightTire Pressure Light Engine Oil Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On SteadyLow Fuel Warning Light IntelliBeam Light Cruise Control Light Lamps On ReminderAdaptive Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light DIC Information Display Options Information DisplaysDIC Information Displays Turn Arrow Shows the next maneuver when using route guidance Battery Voltage Shows the current battery voltage Head-Up Display HUD HUD Display on the Vehicle Windshield HUD Views Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages HUD TroubleshootingCare of the HUD Battery Voltage and Charging Messages Brake System Messages Compass Messages Cruise Control Messages Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System Messages Engine Power Messages Engine Oil MessagesFuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Lamp Messages No Remote Detected Press Brake to Restart Object Detection System Messages GHz Radars OFF Service Automatic Collision Prep Service Front Camera Ride Control System Messages Airbag System Messages Security Messages Starting the Vehicle Messages Service Vehicle MessagesTire Messages Transmission Messages Vehicle Reminder MessagesVehicle Speed Messages Washer Fluid Messages Valet Mode If Equipped Vehicle PersonalizationTime and Date Language Language Teen Driver If Equipped Radio Vehicle Collision/Detection Systems Comfort and Convenience Lighting Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Bluetooth Voice Return to Factory Settings DisplayRear Camera Software Information Universal Remote System Programming Universal Remote SystemProgramming the Universal Remote System Learn or Smart Button Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators Using the Universal Remote SystemUniversal Remote System Operation Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior LightingLighting Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam IntelliBeam SystemDriving with IntelliBeam Exterior Lamps Off Reminder Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Daytime Running Lamps DRL Automatic Headlamp System Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL Hazard Warning FlashersLights On with Wipers Curve Lighting Interior Lighting Turn and Lane-Change SignalsInstrument Panel Illumination Control Dome Lamps Courtesy LampsReading Lamps Entry Lighting Lighting FeaturesExit Lighting Battery Power Protection Exterior Lighting Battery Saver Lighting Introduction InfotainmentInfotainment System Introduction Infotainment System Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control SystemsClimate Controls Climate Control Status Screen Climate Control Touch ScreenAutomatic Operation Climate Controls Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If Equipped System Rear Climate ControlSensor Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Service MaintenancePassenger Compartment Air Filter Climate Controls Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted DrivingTrailer Towing Conversions and Add-Ons Defensive Driving Drunk DrivingControl of a Vehicle Braking Electric Power Steering Hydraulic Power SteeringSteering Variable Effort Steering Off-Road Recovery Loss of ControlCurve Tips Steering in Emergencies Driving on Wet Roads Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain RoadsOther Rainy Weather Tips Driving on Snow or Ice Winter DrivingBlizzard Conditions If the Vehicle Is Stuck Vehicle Load Limits Rocking the Vehicle to Get it OutTire and Loading Information Label Label Example Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Example Certification Label Driving and Operating New Vehicle Break-In Starting OperatingIgnition Positions Set the parking brake. See Starting Procedure Service Only ModeStarting the Engine Engine Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater Retained Accessory Power RAP Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running Shifting Into ParkTorque Lock Shifting out of Park Parking over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle While Parked 9-20 and Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on Automatic Transmission See Manual Mode on Manual Mode Drive SystemsAll-Wheel Drive Tap Shift Using ABS BrakesAntilock Brake System ABS Braking in Emergencies Electric Parking Brake EPB Apply EPB Release Brake AssistAutomatic EPB Release Hill Start Assist HSA Ride Control SystemsSystem Operation Turning the Systems Off and On Magnetic Ride Control Limited-Slip Rear Axle Cruise Control Automatic Level Control Setting Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlResuming a Set Speed Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on HillsAdaptive Cruise Control Ending Cruise Control Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While ACC is at a Set Speed Increasing Speed While ACC is at a Set SpeedSelecting the Follow Distance Gap Alerting the Driver Approaching and Following a Vehicle ACC Automatically Disengages Stationary or Very Slow-Moving ObjectsNotification to Resume ACC ACC Override Curves in the Road Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When Towing a Trailer Cleaning the Sensing SystemDriver Assistance Systems Disengaging ACC Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing Audible or Safety Alert SeatRear Vision Camera RVC Driving and Operating Backing Warning and Rear Automatic Braking Rear Cross Traffic Alert Rcta Turning the Features On or Off Automatic Parking Assist APA Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly Assistance Systems for Driving Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Collision Alert With Head-Up Display Without Head-Up Display Cleaning the System Selecting the Alert TimingUnnecessary Alerts Tailgating Alert Automatic Collision Preparation ACP System Intelligent Brake Assist IBABrake Preparation Automatic Braking When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly How the System WorksSbza Detection Zones Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror Display Display Radio Frequency Information Lane Keep Assist LKA Driving and Operating Fuel Use of Seasonal Fuels California Fuel RequirementsProhibited Fuels Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign CountriesFilling the Tank Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can Filling a Portable Fuel Container Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Trailer TowingGeneral Towing Information Driving with a Trailer Following Distance PassingBacking Up Making Turns Parking on Hills Maintenance when Trailer TowingLeaving After Parking on a Hill Weight of the Trailer Tongue Weight of the TrailerTrailer Towing Total Weight on Your Vehicles Tires Safety ChainsTowing Equipment Hitches Conversions Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Driving and Operating Vehicle Care 10-1 California Proposition 65 Warning General InformationVehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service WorkVehicle Care 10-3 Hood Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview6L V6 Engine Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Vehicle Care 10-7 6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Under Engine Cover. See Engine Cover Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine OilChecking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil SpecificationSelecting the Right Engine Oil LFX 3.6L LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo When to Change Engine Oil Vehicle Care 10-11Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes What to Do with Used Oil How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/FilterHow to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling System Vehicle Care 10-15 6L V6 Engine 6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo Engine Coolant What to Use Vehicle Care 10-17 How to Add Coolant to the Surge TankChecking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the CAC Bottle Vehicle Care 10-19 Engine OverheatingIf Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment Power Steering Fluid LF3 and LFX with AWD Power Steering Fluid LFX with FWDWhen to Check Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Brakes Washer FluidAdding Washer Fluid Brake Fluid Vehicle Care 10-23Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts Battery What to Add Starter Switch Check Vehicle Care 10-25Vehicle Storage Transfer Case Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check Wiper Blade ReplacementPark Brake and P Park Mechanism Check Windshield Replacement Vehicle Care 10-27 Bulb Replacement Headlamp AimingHigh Intensity Discharge HID Lighting LED Lighting Replacement Bulbs Lamp Assembly Bulb AssemblyLicense Plate Lamp Vehicle Care 10-29 Headlamp Wiring Electrical SystemElectrical System Overload Fuses and Circuit Breakers Vehicle Care 10-31 Engine Compartment Fuse BlockCase Usage Fuses Mini Fuses Usage Vehicle Care 10-33 Mini Relays Usage Micro Usage Relays Instrument Panel Fuse BlockFuses Usage Vehicle Care 10-35 Relays Usage Rear Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Usage Number Vehicle Care 10-37 Wheels and Tires Tires All-Season Tires Winter TiresSummer Tires Vehicle Care 10-39 Tire Sidewall Labeling Passenger P-Metric Tire Example Vehicle Care 10-41 Compact Spare Tire Example Tire Designations Tire Terminology and DefinitionsTire Size Passenger P-Metric Tire Vehicle Care 10-43 Intended Outboard Sidewall Designated seating positions Tire Pressure Vehicle Care 10-45 How to Check When to CheckProfessional Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitor System Tire Pressure for High-Speed OperationVehicle Care 10-47 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Vehicle Care 10-49 Tpms Malfunction Light and Message Tpms Sensor Matching Process Vehicle Care 10-51 Tire Inspection Tire Rotation When It Is Time for New Tires Vehicle Care 10-53 Buying New Tires Vehicle Care 10-55 Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading Temperature Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature aVehicle Care 10-57 Treadwear Wheel Replacement Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Used Replacement Wheels Tire ChainsIf a Tire Goes Flat Vehicle Care 10-59 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant Compressor Kit Vehicle Care 10-61 Tire Sealant Vehicle Care 10-63 Vehicle Care Vehicle Care 10-65 Vehicle Care Vehicle Care 10-67 Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Tire ChangingVehicle Care 10-69 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Vehicle Care Vehicle Care 10-71 Vehicle Care Vehicle Care 10-73 Compact Spare TireStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Full-Size Spare Tire Jump Starting Vehicle Care 10-75 Vehicle Care Vehicle Care 10-77 Recreational Vehicle Towing Towing the VehicleJumper Cable Removal Vehicle Care 10-79 Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing from the Front Front-Wheel Drive Dolly Towing from the Front All-Wheel Drive Exterior Care Appearance CareVehicle Care 10-81 Finish Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings Vehicle Care 10-83 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses, Emblems, Decals StripesAir Intakes Windshield and Wiper Blades WeatherstripsTires Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Vehicle Care 10-85 Chemical Paint Spotting Interior CareInterior Glass Vehicle Care 10-87 Speaker CoversCoated Moldings Fabric/Carpet/Suede Vehicle Care Care of Safety Belts Floor MatsVehicle Care 10-89 Cargo Cover Convenience Net Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Service and Maintenance Fuel on Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and ServicesEngine Oil Change At Each Fuel Stop Exterior Care on Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Severe Special Application Services Additional Maintenance and Care BatteryBelts Brakes Fluids HosesLamps Shocks and Struts Wheel Alignment Vehicle CareWiper Blades Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsUsage Fluid/Lubricant 11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement PartsPart GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records Service Parts Identification Label Technical Data 12-1Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN Capacities and Specifications Technical DataVehicle Data Application Capacities Metric English Engine Specifications Technical Data 12-3Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap Engine Drive Belt Routing Customer Information Customer Satisfaction ProcedureCustomer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information 13-3 Customer Assistance OfficesUnited States and Puerto Rico Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Online Owner CenterCanada Overseas Calling for Service Customer Information 13-5Cadillac Owner Centre Canada cadillacowner.ca Coverage Services Not Included in Roadside Service Cadillac Technician Roadside Service U.S. OnlyServices Specific to Canadian-Purchased Vehicles Scheduling Service Appointments Shuttle ServiceCourtesy Transportation Program Customer Information 13-7 Collision Damage Repair Additional Program InformationCollision Parts Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Customer Information 13-9 Repair FacilityInsuring the Vehicle If a Crash Occurs Service Publications Ordering Information Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Service Bulletins Radio Frequency Identification RfidCustomer Information 13-11 Owner Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety DefectsRadio Frequency Statement Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General MotorsVehicle Data Recording Privacy Customer Information 13-13 Event Data Recorders Customer Information 13-15 Customer Information OnStar Services OnStar OverviewOnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Services Emergency Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Other Navigation Services Available from OnStarSecurity Navigation WiFi Connectivity If Equipped OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob ServicesConnections OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App If Equipped Place a Call Using a Stored Number OnStar Hands-Free CallingCalling 911 Emergency Retrieve My Number Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional Information Services for People with Disabilities WarrantyTTY Users OnStar Personal Identification Number PIN Potential Issues Vehicle and Power IssuesGlobal Positioning System GPS Cellular and GPS Antennas Libcurl OnStar software acknowledgementsUnzip OnStar Index Antilock Sealant Index Towing Labeling, Tire Sidewall Lamps Lighting Lights contd Off-Road Recovery Oil Parking or Backing 13-7 Shift Lock Control Function Tires contd Towing contd Wheels Alignment and Tire Index