Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14584312) -
2021 - CRC - 11/23/20
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 383
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. SeeEngine
Oil 0316.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0349.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0355.
.Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0327.
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
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
0318.
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 Rotation0355.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil0316 and
Engine Oil Life System 0318.
.If equipped, 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 0319.
If the vehicle is not equipped with
the engine air filter life system,
inspect the engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0320.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0322.
.Check windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0327.
.Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0349.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 355.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0372.
.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 0372.
