What are the function buttons on the Cadillac XT5 steering wheel?
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Left-side buttons mainly control the cruise control functions: cruise on/off, cancel cruise, resume cruise, set cruise, automatic emergency braking, steering wheel heating, voice control, and call hang-up. Right-side buttons primarily manage the multimedia system and instrument cluster: selection/confirmation, volume adjustment, trip computer control, and song switching. Below are relevant details: Positioning: The XT5 debuted in 2016 as a crucial mid-range model in Cadillac's SUV lineup. From the XT4 to the XT6, the three models have distinct positioning. The XT5 and XT6 cater to families and large families respectively, addressing rigid demands for space usage, with the latter also serving business scenarios. Facelift: Beyond the night vision system, the new CUE infotainment system, and over 20 standard safety features, the facelifted XT5 also features significant powertrain upgrades—equipped with 48V mild-hybrid technology across the entire range.
I've been driving the XT5 for almost three years now, and the entire left side of the steering wheel is dedicated to cruise control. The round button with an arrow in the middle is the cruise control switch—press it and use the adjacent +/- buttons to adjust speed. When the car ahead slows down, just press CANCEL to exit cruise control, and hit RESUME to reactivate it. The vertical bar buttons on the right control following distance, making it easy to adjust proximity. The right side of the steering wheel is more lively, with the most noticeable being the phone icon button—it handles all call functions. The rotary dial adjusts volume, while the up/down arrows change songs or radio stations. The microphone button wakes the voice assistant. Steering wheel heating isn't useful in the south, but my northern friends say pressing the heating button in the lower left corner for 3 seconds brings warmth in winter. There are also two metal paddles on the back—left for downshifting and right for upshifting.