Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 5/9/17
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VEHICLE CARE
1. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See
.
2. Remote Positive (+) Battery
Terminal. See
.
3.
.
4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See
.
5. Remote Negative (-) Battery
Terminal. See
.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View).
See
.
9.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance
and long life, careful attention must
be paid to engine oil. Following these
simple, but important steps will help
protect your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
”
in
this section.
.
Check the engine oil level regularly
and maintain the proper oil level.
See
“
Checking Engine Oil
”
and
“
When to Add Engine Oil
”
in this
section.
.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See
.
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See
“
What to Do with
Used Oil
”
in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially prior
to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick
handle is a loop. See
for the
location.
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Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may
be hot; it could burn you. Use a
towel or glove to touch the dipstick
handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the oil
level.
Follow these guidelines:
.
To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground. Check
the engine oil level after the
engine has been off for at least
two hours. Checking the engine oil
level on steep grades or too soon
after engine shutoff can result in
incorrect readings. Accuracy
improves when checking a cold
engine prior to starting. Remove
the dipstick and check the level.
.
If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is warm,