washer fluid CADILLAC CTS V 2017 3.G User Guide

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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0269.
2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting 0310.
3. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting 0310.
4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0263.
5. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0279.
6. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0263.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil 0257.
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil 0257.
9. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0270.
10. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0261.

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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0269.
2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting 0310.
3. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0279.
4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0263.
5. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting 0310.
6. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0263.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil 0257.
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil 0257.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0261.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0270.

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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0269.
2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting 0310.
3. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0279.
4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0263.
5. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting 0310.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil 0257.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0263.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Oil 0257.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0261.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0270.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 Engine Oil
Life System 0259.
. 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
Engine
Compartment Overview 0250 for the
location.
{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.

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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. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview 0250 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.
. 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.
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Caution (Continued)
.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 pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be
heard all the time when the vehicle is
moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
{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.

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Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0331.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash
it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic,
or abrasive cleaning agents as they
can damage the vehicle's paint,
metal, or plastic parts. If damage
occurs, it would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Approved
cleaning products can be obtained
from your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding
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Caution (Continued)
correct product usage, necessary
safety precautions, and appropriate
disposal of any vehicle care
product.
Caution
Avoid using high-pressure washes
closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the
surface of the vehicle. Use of power
washers exceeding 8,274 kPa
(1,200 psi) can result in damage or
removal of paint and decals.
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this
e
symbol.
This could cause damage that
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If using an automatic car wash, follow
the car wash instructions. The
windshield wiper and rear window
wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Remove any accessories that may be
damaged or interfere with the car
wash equipment.
Rinse the vehicle well, before washing
and after, to remove all cleaning
agents completely. If they are allowed
to dry on the surface, they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces are
damaged, see your dealer to have the
damage assessed and repaired. Foreign
materials such as calcium chloride
and other salts, ice melting agents,
road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys, etc., can damage the
vehicle's finish if they remain on
painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as
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.Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations
than suggested by the
manufacturer.
. Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other
harsh cleaners.
. Ice scrapers or other hard items.
. Aftermarket appearance caps or
covers while the lamps are
illuminated, due to excessive heat
generated.
Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly can
cause damage to the lamp cover
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black finish
stripes can increase the gloss level
and create a non-uniform finish.
Clean low gloss stripes with soap
and water only.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the hood and windshield
when washing the vehicle.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the blades.
Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup
of vehicle wash/wax treatments may
cause wiper streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they are
worn or damaged. Damage can be
caused by extreme dusty conditions,
sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice.
Weatherstrips
Apply Dielectric silicone grease on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at
least once a year. Hot, dry climates
may require more frequent
application. Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces can be
removed by rubbing with a clean
cloth. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0331.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on the vehicle may
damage the paint finish and/or
tires. When applying a tire dressing,
always wipe off any overspray from
all painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Trim —Aluminum or
Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap
and water to clean the wheels. After
rinsing thoroughly with clean water,
dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.

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At your dealer, you can be certain that
you will receive the highest level of
service available. Your dealer has
specially trained service technicians,
uses genuine replacement parts, as
well as, up-to-date tools and
equipment to ensure fast and accurate
diagnostics.
The proper replacement parts, fluids,
and lubricants to use are listed in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0331 and Maintenance Replacement
Parts 0332. We recommend the use
of genuine parts from your dealer.
Rotation of New Tires
Tire rotation is not recommended if
the vehicle has different size tires on
the front and rear wheels. If tire
rotation is recommended for the
vehicle, to maintain ride, handling,
and performance of the vehicle, it is
important that the first rotation
service for new tires be performed.
Tires should be rotated every service.
See Tire Rotation 0296.Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0257.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0290.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0296.
. Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0269.
Engine Oil Change
Change the engine oil and filter when
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, 12 000 km/7,500 mi,
or at one year, whichever comes first.
If driven under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system may not
indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to 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 0259.
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 Rotation0296.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil0257
and Engine Oil Life System 0259.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0264.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0269.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0315. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See Wiper
Blade Replacement 0274.

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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Rear Axle (Non-Limited Slip Differential) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089).
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) 20857930 A3178C
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 20857930 A3178C
3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 22844634 A3185C
6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series) 22935844 A3303C
Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) 12640445 PF64
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 19330000 PF63E

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INDEX 345
Engine (cont'd)Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 198
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 159
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 164
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 161
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 260
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 237
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 129
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 278
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 282
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
G
Gauges
Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 120
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Gauges (cont'd)
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 323
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 161
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Headlamps Adaptive ForwardLighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 159

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Lights (cont'd)Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 159
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 126
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . 89
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 123
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Messages Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Battery Voltage and Charging . . . . 138
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Object Detection System . . . . . . . . . 142
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Messages (cont'd)
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . 45
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 292
N
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195