Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
16406251) - 2023 - CRC - 3/25/22
Driving and Operating 251
Caution
Overloading the vehicle may
cause damage. Repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not
overload the vehicle.
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Warning
Things inside the vehicle
can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash.
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Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In
the cargo area, put
them as far forward as
possible. Try to spread
the weight evenly.
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Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so
that some of them are
above the tops of the
seats.
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Warning (Continu ed)
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Do not leave an
unsecured child
restraint in the vehicle.
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Secure loose items in
the vehicle.
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Do not leave a seat
folded down unless
needed.
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need
an elaborate break-in. But it
will perform better in the
long run if you follow these
guidelines:
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Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or
slow, for the first 800 km
(500 mi). Do not make
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Caution (Continued)
full-throttle starts. Avoid
downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle.
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Avoid making hard stops
for the first 300 km
(200 mi) or so. During this
time the new brake linings
are not yet broken in. Hard
stops with new linings can
mean premature wear and
earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you
get new brake linings.
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Do not tow a trailer during
break-in. See Trailer
Towing 0 326 for the
trailer towing capabilities
of the vehicle and more
information.
Following break-in, engine
speed and load can be
gradually increased.
On new vehicles, the various
mechanical and electrical
systems experience a
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