Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14584312) -
2021 - crc - 7/7/20
VEHICLE CARE
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When to Change the Engine Air
Filter
When the Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays a message to replace
the engine air filter at the next oil
change, follow this timing.
When the DIC displays a message to
replace the engine air filter soon,
replace the engine air filter at the
earliest convenience.
The system must be reset after the
engine air filter is changed.
If the DIC displays a message to check
the engine air filter system, see your
dealer.
How to Reset the Engine Air
Filter Life System
To reset:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Display the Air Filter Life on the
DIC. See
or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel)
.
3. Press
T
on the steering wheel,
or press the trip odometer reset
stem if the vehicle does not have
DIC controls, to move to the Reset/
Disable display area. Select Reset,
then press the thumbwheel or
press the reset stem for several
seconds.
4. Press the thumbwheel or the reset
stem to confirm the reset.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
engine compartment on the passenger
side of the vehicle for the 2.0L L4
engine, and in the center of the engine
compartment for the 3.0L V6 engine.
See
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
.
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air filter, see
.
If equipped with Engine Air Filter
Life System, see
.
If driving in very dusty areas, follow
the engine air filter inspecting and
changing intervals, see
How to Inspect/Replace the
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/filter,
make sure that the engine air cleaner/
filter housing and nearby components
are free of dirt and debris. Do not
clean the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or
compressed air.
To inspect or replace the air cleaner/
filter: