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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12
11-4
Service and Maintenance
for more than a year. The engine oil
and filter must be changed at least
once a year and the oil life system
must be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
See
Engine Oil Life System on
page 10
‑
12
.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See
Tire
Rotation on page 10
‑
55
.
.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See
Engine
Oil on page 10
‑
10
and
Engine
Oil Life System on page 10
‑
12
.
.
Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10
‑
17
.
.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See
Washer Fluid on
page 10
‑
21
.
.
Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See
Exterior
Care on page 10
‑
78
. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See
Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10
‑
28
.
.
Check tire inflation pressures.
See
Tire Pressure on
page 10
‑
48
.
.
Inspect tire wear. See
Tire
Inspection on page 10
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54
.
.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10
‑
14
.
.
Inspect brake system.
.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See
Exterior Care on
page 10
‑
78
.
.
Check restraint system
components. See
Safety System
Check on page 3
‑
18
.
.
Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
.
Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
.
Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care on page 10
‑
78
.
.
Check starter switch. See
Starter
Switch Check on page 10
‑
26
.
.
Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check on
page 10
‑
27
.
.
Check ignition transmission lock.
See
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10
‑
27
.
