Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-14590488) - 2021 -
CRC - 7/15/20
VEHICLE CARE
287
3.6L V6 Engine
1. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out
of View)
2. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap
{
Warning
An underhood electric fan can start
up even when the engine is not
running and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
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Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts. They
can be very hot and can burn you.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak; all coolant could leak out.
That could cause an engine fire and
can burn you. Fix any leak before
driving the vehicle.
Engine Coolant
The engine cooling system in the
vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine
coolant mixture. This coolant needs to
be checked and changed at
appropriate levels. See
and
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating, see
.
What to Use
{
Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts. They
can be very hot and can burn you.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak; all coolant could leak out.
That could cause an engine fire and
can burn you. Fix any leak before
driving the vehicle.
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
coolant. This mixture:
.
Gives freezing protection down to
−
37 °C (
−
34 °F), outside temperature.
.
Gives boiling protection up to
129 °C (265 °F), engine temperature.
.
Protects against rust and corrosion.
.
Will not damage aluminum parts.
.
Helps keep the proper engine
temperature.
