washer fluid CADILLAC XT5 2020 User Guide

324 VEHICLE CARE
soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove
foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild
polishing should be done to remove
residue from the paint finish. See your
dealer for approved cleaning products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals,
simulated wood, or flat paint as
damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing on a basecoat/
clearcoat paint finish may damage
it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and
polishes that are made for a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on
the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new,
keep the vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the
bright metal moldings can result in
a hazy white finish or pitting. This
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on the
vehicle are aluminum, chrome,
or stainless steel. To prevent damage
always follow these cleaning
instructions:
. Be sure the molding is cool to the
touch before applying any cleaning
solution.
. Use only approved cleaning
solutions for aluminum, chrome,
or stainless steel. Some cleaners
are highly acidic or contain
alkaline substances and can
damage the moldings.
. Always dilute a concentrated
cleaner according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. .
Do not use cleaners that are not
intended for automotive use.
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the
vehicle after washing to protect
and extend the molding finish.Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses,
Emblems, Decals, and Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap to
clean exterior lamps, lenses, emblems,
decals, and stripes. Follow instructions
under "Washing the Vehicle"
previously in this section.
Lamp covers are made of plastic, and
some have a UV protective coating. Do
not clean or wipe them when dry.
Do not use any of the following on
lamp covers:
.Abrasive or caustic agents.
. 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.

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.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.
Shutter System
The vehicle may have a shutter
system designed to help increase fuel
economy. Keep the shutter system
clean for proper operation.
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 weatherstrip lubricant 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 0342.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.

332 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy, and
reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more frequent
checks and services. The Additional
Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0170.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine)
0230 or
Recommended Fuel (2.0L L4 Engine)
0 230.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are: .
Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
. Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
. Frequently towing a trailer.
. Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause serious
injury. Perform maintenance work
only if the required information,
proper tools, and equipment are
available. If they are not, see your
dealer to have a trained technician
do the work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0249.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
Check the engine oil level. See Engine
Oil 0255.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0289.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0295.
. Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0266.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km (600 mi). 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

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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 System0257.
Engine Air Filter Change
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL
CHANGE message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced at the
next engine oil change. When the
REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the earliest
convenience. Reset the engine air
filter life system after the engine air
filter is replaced. See Engine Air Filter
Life System 0259.
Air Conditioning Desiccant
(Replace Every Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This
service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and
efficient operation of the air
conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
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 Oil0255
and
Engine Oil Life System 0257.
. If equipped with the engine air
filter life system, check the air
filter life percentage. If necessary,
replace the engine air filter and
reset the engine air filter life
system. See Engine Air Filter Life
System 0259. If the vehicle is not
equipped with the engine air filter
life system, inspect the engine air
cleaner filter. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter 0259.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0260.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0266. .
Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0289.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0295.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0323.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots,
loose or missing parts, or signs of
wear at least once a year. See
Exterior Care 0323.
. Inspect power steering for proper
electrical connections, binding,
cracks, chafing, etc.
. Visually inspect halfshafts and
driveshafts for excessive wear,
lubricant leaks, and/or damage
including: tube dents or cracks,
constant velocity joint or universal
joint looseness, cracked or missing
boots, loose or missing boot
clamps, center bearing excessive
looseness, loose or missing
fasteners, and axle seal leaks.

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Additional Maintenance
and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services—their trained
dealer technicians know your vehicle
best. Your dealer can also perform a
thorough assessment with a
multi-point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need
attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions to
look for that may indicate services are
required.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories. .
To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of cracking
or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the belts and recommend
adjustment or replacement when
necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial
to safe driving.
. Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping. .
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the brakes and recommend
quality parts engineered for the
vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0342 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield washer
fluid levels should be checked at
every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that
there are no cracks or leaks. With a
multi-point inspection, your dealer
can inspect the hoses and advise if
replacement is needed.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See
Cooling System 0260.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0255.
Fuel Additive Fuel System Treatment PLUS (Part No. 88865595).
Hood and Door Hinges, Key Lock Cylinder Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).
Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint, Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.

INDEX 375
Driving (cont'd)Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 118
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 246
Electrical System
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 274
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 277
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 252 Engine (cont'd)
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 112
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . 259
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 142
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 146
F
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 143
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 258
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . 159
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

INDEX 379
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 67
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 120
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 249
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 180
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . 59
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 360
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 355
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248, 268, 316, Back Cover
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 358
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 154
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 208
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . 103
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 320
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 348
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

382 INDEX
V
VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 345
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Vehicle Security Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Warning (cont'd)
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 300
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 297
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 79
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 270
Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105