Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) -2016 - crc - 11/6/15Driving and Operating 205CautionCranking the engine for longperiods of time, by returning theignition to the START positionimmediately after cranking hasended, can overheat and damagethe cranking motor, and drain thebattery. Wait at least 15 secondsbetween each try, to let thecranking motor cool down.2. If the engine does not startafter five to 10 seconds,especially in very cold weather(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it couldbe flooded with too muchgasoline. Try pushing theaccelerator pedal all the way tothe floor and holding it there asyou press ENGINE START/STOP. Wait at least 15 secondsbetween each try, to allow thecranking motor to cool down.When the engine starts,release the accelerator. If thevehicle starts briefly but thenstops again, do the same thing.This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine. Do not racethe engine immediately afterstarting it. Operate the engineand transmission gently untilthe oil warms up and lubricatesall moving parts.Stop/Start System{ WarningExiting the vehicle without firstshifting into P (Park) may causethe vehicle to move. You or othersmay be injured. Because thevehicle has the auto engine stop/start feature, the vehicle's enginemight seem to be shut off;however, once the brake pedal isreleased, the engine will start upagain.Shift to P (Park) and turn theignition to LOCK/OFF, beforeexiting the vehicle.The vehicle has a fuel saving stop/start system to shut off the engineand help conserve fuel.Auto Engine Stop/StartWhen the brakes are applied andthe vehicle is at a complete stop,the engine may turn off. Whenstopped, the tachometer displaysAUTO STOP. See Tachometer0 124. When the brake pedal isreleased or the accelerator pedal ispushed, the engine will restart.Auto Stop may be deactivated if:. A minimum vehicle speed is notreached.. The engine or transmission isnot at the required operatingtemperature.. The outside temperature is notin the required operating range,typically between −10 °C (14 °F)and 50 °C (122 °F).. The shift lever is in any gearother than D (Drive).. The battery has been recentlydisconnected.. The battery charge is low.. The interior comfort level has notreached the required level forthe climate control system or
