warning CADILLAC CT5 2023 Owners Manual

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8. Reverse Steps 1–4 toreinstall the engine air
cleaner/filter cover.
9. If equipped, reset the engine air filter life system
after replacing the engine
air filter. See Engine Air
Filter Life System 0389.
6.2L V8 Engine
1. Remove the six screws on top of the air cleaner/filter
cover.
2. Lift the air/cleaner/filter cover away from the air
cleaner/filter housing.
{Warning
If part replacement is
necessary, the part must be
replaced with one of the
same part number or with an
equivalent part. Use of a
replacement part without
the same fit, form, and
function may result in
personal injury or damage to
the vehicle.
4. Pull out the air cleaner/ filter.
5. Inspect or replace the air cleaner/filter.
6. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall the air cleaner/
filter cover.
7. If equipped, reset the engine air filter life system
after replacing the engine
air filter. See Engine Air
Filter Life System 0389.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
2.0L L4 Engine
1. Engine Coolant Surge
Tank and Pressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)

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3.0L V6 Engine
1. Engine Coolant SurgeTank and Pressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
6.2L V8 Engine
1. Engine Coolant Surge
Tank and Pressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
{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.
{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.
Caution
Do not use anything other
than a mix of DEX-COOL
coolant that meets GM
Standard GMW3420 and
clean, drinkable water.
Anything else can cause
damage to the engine
cooling system and the
vehicle, which would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty.

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Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the
vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant.
See Maintenance Schedule
0471 and
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0476.
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
Engine Overheating 0398.
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.
Caution
Do not use anything other
than a mix of DEX-COOL
coolant that meets GM
Standard GMW3420 and
clean, drinkable water.
Anything else can cause
damage to the engine
cooling system and the
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Caution (Continued)
vehicle, which would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Never dispose of engine
coolant by putting it in the
trash, pouring it on the
ground, or into sewers,
streams, or bodies of water.
Have the coolant changed by
an authorized service center,
familiar with legal
requirements regarding used
coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and
your health.
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the
coolant level.
It is normal to see coolant
moving in the upper coolant
hose return line when the
engine is running. It is also
normal to see bubbles
entering the surge tank
through the small hose.

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Check to see if coolant is
visible in the coolant surge
tank. If the coolant inside the
coolant surge tank is boiling,
do not do anything else until it
cools down.
If coolant is visible but the
coolant level is not at or above
the indicated mark, add a
50/50 mixture of clean
drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant.
Be sure the cooling system is
cool before this is done.If no coolant is visible in the
coolant surge tank, add
coolant as follows:
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank
{Warning
Spilling coolant on hot
engine parts can burn you.
Coolant contains ethylene
glycol and it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough.
{Warning
Plain water, or other liquids
such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant
mixture will. With plain water
or the wrong mixture, the
engine could get too hot but
there would not be an
overheat warning. The
engine could catch fire and
you or others could be
burned.
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids
from a hot cooling system
are under pressure. Turning
the pressure cap, even a
little, can cause them to
come out at high speed and
you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for
the cooling system and
pressure cap to cool.
Caution
Failure to follow the specific
coolant fill procedure could
cause the engine to
overheat and could cause
system damage. If coolant is
not visible in the surge tank,
contact your dealer.

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to the surge tank until the
level reaches the indicated
level mark.
5. Replace the pressure cap tightly.
6. Check the level in the surge tank after the engine
is shut off and the cooling
system has cooled down.
If the coolant is not at the
proper level, repeat
Steps 1–6. If the coolant
still is not at the proper
level when the system
cools down again, see your
dealer.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not
tightly installed, coolant loss
and engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is
properly and tightly secured.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to
warn of the engine
overheating. If the decision is made not to
lift the hood when this
warning appears, get service
help right away. See Roadside
Assistance Program
0489.
If the decision is made to lift
the hood, make sure the
vehicle is parked on a level
surface.
Then check to see if the
engine cooling fan is running.
If the engine is overheating,
the fan should be running. If it
is not, do not continue to run
the engine. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not run the engine if
there is a leak in the engine
cooling system. This can
cause a loss of all coolant
and can damage the system
and vehicle. Have any leaks
fixed right away.
If Steam Is Coming from
the Engine Compartment
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids
from a hot cooling system
are under pressure. Turning
the pressure cap, even a
little, can cause them to
come out at high speed and
you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for
the cooling system and
pressure cap to cool.
If No Steam Is Coming
from the Engine
Compartment
If an engine overheat warning
is displayed but no steam can
be seen or heard, the problem
may not be too serious.
Sometimes the engine can get
a little too hot when the
vehicle:

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.Climbs a long hill on a
hot day.
.Stops after high-speed
driving.
.Idles for long periods in
traffic.
If the overheat warning is
displayed with no sign of
steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and
to the highest fan speed.
Open the windows as
necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to
P (Park) or N (Neutral) and
let the engine idle.
If the overheat warning no
longer displays, the vehicle
can be driven. Continue to
drive the vehicle slowly for
about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the
vehicle in front. If the warning
does not come back on, continue to drive normally and
have the cooling system
checked for proper fill and
function.
If the warning continues, pull
over, stop, and park the
vehicle right away.
If there is no sign of steam,
idle the engine for
three minutes while parked.
If the warning is still displayed,
turn off the engine until it
cools down.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid
is needed, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the
vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid
until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment
Overview
0378 for reservoir
location.
Caution
.Do not use washer fluid
that contains any type of
water repellent coating.
This can cause the wiper
blades to chatter or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield
washer system and paint.
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Caution (Continued)
.Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the
solution to freeze and
damage the washer fluid
tank and other parts of
the washer system.
.When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions
for adding water.
.Fill the washer fluid tank
only three-quarters full
when it is very cold. This
allows for fluid expansion
if freezing occurs, which
could damage the tank if it
is completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake linings, except J57
V-Series Blackwing with
carbon ceramic brakes, have
built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning
sound when the brake linings
are worn and new linings areneeded. The sound can come
and go or can be heard all the
time when the vehicle is
moving, except when applying
the brake pedal firmly. The
V-Series Blackwing has
electronic pad wear sensors.
See Brake Pad Life System (If
Equipped)
0403
{Warning
The brake wear warning
sound means that soon the
brakes will not work well.
That could lead to a crash.
When the brake wear
warning sound is heard,
have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with
worn-out brake linings could
result in costly brake repairs.
Properly torqued wheel nuts
are necessary to help prevent
brake pulsation. When tires
are rotated, inspect brake linings for wear and evenly
tighten wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to torque
specifications. See Capacities
and Specifications
0482.
Brake linings should be
replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Squeal and
Brake Dust
Some driving conditions or
climates can cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are
first applied, clearing up
following several applies. This
does not mean something is
wrong with the brakes.
Vehicles equipped with high
performance brake systems
provide superior fade
resistance, but will produce
increased brake squeal and
brake dust on the wheels and
calipers as compared to
standard brake linings. This is
normal.

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To help reduce squeal, high
performance brake pads are
treated with an anti-squeal
paste that may need to be
reapplied periodically as part
of normal vehicle maintenance.
The anti-squeal paste will
dissipate over time. Also, the
use of wheel cleaners or
power washers directly on the
brake calipers may remove the
anti-squeal paste from the
brake pads. It may be
necessary to reapply the
anti-squeal paste if it is
removed during cleaning.
If brake squeal is excessive,
the anti-squeal paste should
be reapplied. The anti-squeal
paste should always be
reapplied whenever the brake
pads are removed or replaced.
See your dealer for service.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake
pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is arapid increase in pedal travel.
This could be a sign that brake
service may be required.
Replacing Brake System
Parts
Always replace brake system
parts with new, approved
replacement parts. If this is
not done, the brakes may not
work properly. The braking
performance can change in
many ways if the wrong brake
parts are installed or if parts
are improperly installed.
The Brake Fade Warning
Assist system is designed for
use with the factory-installed
brake pads or GM approved
replacement pads. If the brake
pads on the vehicle need to be
replaced, use GM-approved
brake pads. If this is not done,
the brake fade warning
system may not function
properly.
High Performance Brake
Lining Car Wash and
Extended Parking Care
If equipped with high
performance brake
components, binding or
clunking may be noticeable
after extended parking or in
cold weather when the brakes
have been wet, such as when
driving in the rain or after a
car wash. The clunking is
normal for brakes with high
performance brake linings and
does not affect the operation
of the brakes. When driving,
normal braking will allow for
the brakes to feel smooth and
the clunking to go away. If the
vehicle is washed before
overnight parking or long term
storage, drive it and apply the
brakes several times to
thoroughly dry the brakes.

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1. Using the G-Force Gaugein the HUD display, apply
the brakes 10 times
starting at 100 km/h
(60 mph) to 50 km/h
(30 mph) while
decelerating at 0.4g.
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD)
0143. This is a medium
brake application. Drive for
at least 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
between applying the
brakes.
2. If further cleanup of the brake discs is needed,
repeat this procedure with
0.7g applications.
As with all high performance
brake systems, some amount
of brake squeal is normal.
Brake Pad Life
System (If Equipped)
When to Change
Brake Pads
If equipped, this system
estimates the remaining life of
the front and rear brake pads. Brake Pad Life is displayed in
the Driver Information Center
(DIC), along with a percentage
for each axle. The system
must be reset every time the
brake pads are changed.
When the system has
determined that the brake
pads need to be replaced, a
message displays, which may
include mileage remaining.
Brake pads should always be
replaced as complete
axle sets.
How to Reset the Brake
Pad Life System
The system will automatically
detect when significantly worn
brake pads are replaced.
When the ignition is turned on
after new pads and wear
sensors are installed, a
message will display. Follow
the prompts to reset the
system.
The brake pad life system can
also be manually reset:
1. Display Brake Pad Life on
the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0136 or
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel) 0139.
2. Select the Brake Pad Life menu.
3. Select front or rear pads as appropriate.
4. Select YES on the confirmation message.
Repeat for the pads on the
other axle if they were also
replaced.
How to Disable the Brake
Pad Life System
The brake pad life system can
be turned off. This may be
necessary if aftermarket brake
pads without wear sensors
are installed. When the system
is turned off, the front and
rear brake pad
life percentages will not
display. However, the built-in
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Do not top off the brake/
clutch fluid. Adding fluid does
not correct a leak. If fluid is
added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much
fluid when new brake linings
are installed. Add or remove
fluid, as necessary, only when
work is done on the brake/
clutch hydraulic system.
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is
added, it can spill on the
engine and burn, if the
engine is hot enough. You or
others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid
only when work is done on
the brake/clutch hydraulic
system.
When the brake/clutch fluid
falls to a low level, the brake
warning light comes on. See
Brake System Warning Light
0 127. Brake fluid absorbs water over
time which degrades the
effectiveness of the brake
fluid. Replace brake fluid at the
specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance.
See Maintenance Schedule
0
471.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0476.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated
brake fluid could result in
damage to the brake
system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to
a possible injury. Always use
the proper GM approved
brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces,
the paint finish can be
damaged. Immediately wash
off any painted surface.
Battery - North
America
The original equipment battery
is maintenance free. Do not
remove the cap and do not
add fluid.
Refer to the replacement
number shown on the original
battery label when a new
battery is needed.
The vehicle has an Absorbed
Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt
battery. Installation of a
standard 12-volt battery will
result in reduced 12-volt
battery life.
When using a 12-volt battery
charger on the 12-volt AGM
battery, some chargers have
an AGM battery setting on the