low oil pressure CADILLAC CT6 2018 1.G Owners Manual

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
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INTRODUCTION 3
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do Not,”
“Do not do this,” or“Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:
Shown when the owner’s manual
has additional instructions or
information.
*: Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
9: Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System (12-Volt
Battery)
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
g: First Responder
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
_: High Voltage
j: LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
O:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Seat Belt Reminders
h:Start/Stop
7: Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a:Under Pressure
M: Windshield Washer Fluid

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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 43
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
remote start with an extension, are
allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be turned
from on to off before the remote start
procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
. The ignition is in any mode other
than OFF.
. A transmitter is in the vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on. .
There is an emission control
system malfunction.
. The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
. Two remote vehicle starts have
already been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while
the vehicle is moving. The
chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not
locked. So, all passengers
should wear seat belts
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Warning (Continued)
properly and the doors should
be locked whenever the
vehicle is driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from
happening.
To lock or unlock the door from
outside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
. In the case of a dead battery, use
the key in the driver door. The key
cylinder is covered with a cap.

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118 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 119
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 119
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . 119
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . 120
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) . . . . 130
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Battery Gauge (High Voltage) . . . 135
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Power Indicator Gauge
(PLUG-IN Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Boost Gauge (Performance Configuration Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Base
Level Cluster Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge (Performance
Configuration Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Voltmeter Gauge (Base Level Cluster Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . 141
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Service Vehicle Soon Light (PLUG-IN Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Brake System Warning Light . . . . 145
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 145
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Winter Driving Mode Light . . . . . . 146 Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . 147
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . 147
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 147
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . 149
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 150
Auto Stop Mode (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Vehicle Ready Light (PLUG-IN Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Information Displays
Power Flows (PLUG-IN Only) . . . . 152
Programmable Charging (PLUG-IN Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Energy Information (PLUG-IN Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

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the normal operating range, check the
vehicle's oil as soon as possible. See
Engine Oil0307.
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check the
oil level as soon as possible. Add oil
if required, but if the oil level is
within the operating range and the
oil pressure is still low, have the
vehicle serviced. Always follow the
maintenance schedule for changing
engine oil.
Engine Oil Temperature
Gauge (Performance
Configuration Only)
Metric
English
This gauge shows the engine oil
temperature.
If the gauge pointer moves into the
high end, it means that the engine oil
has overheated. If the vehicle has been
operated under normal driving
conditions, pull off the road, stop the
vehicle, and turn off the engine as
soon as possible.
See Engine Oil 0307.

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Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light
On some vehicles this light comes on
briefly while starting the vehicle. If it
does not, have the vehicle serviced by
the dealer. If the system is working
normally the indicator light goes off.
For vehicles with the reconfigurable
cluster, this light may not come on
when starting the vehicle.
Caution
The engine coolant temperature
warning light indicates that the
vehicle has overheated. Driving with
this light on can damage the engine
and it may not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. SeeEngine
Overheating 0321. The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on when the
engine has overheated.
If this happens pull over and turn off
the engine as soon as possible. See
Engine Overheating
0321.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the engine is
started. It provides information about
tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the
tires are significantly underinflated.
A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
pressure message may also display.
Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown
on the Tire and Loading Information
label. See
Tire Pressure 0347.
When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light will
come on at every ignition cycle. See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0350.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check the
oil level as soon as possible. Add oil
if required, but if the oil level is
within the operating range and the
oil pressure is still low, have the
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 165
Oil Life :Shows an estimate of the
oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
will appear on the display. The oil
should be changed as soon as
possible. See Engine Oil0307. In
addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule 0390.
The Oil Life display must be reset
after each oil change. It will not reset
itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until the
next oil change. To reset the engine
oil life system, press and hold SEL for
several seconds while the Oil Life
display is active. See Engine Oil Life
System 0309.
Tire Pressure : Shows the
approximate pressures of all four tires.
Tire pressure is displayed in either
kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure is
low, the value for that tire is shown in
amber.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor System 0349
and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 350.
Vehicle Odometer (Base Cluster) :
Shows the odometer.
Blank Page : Allows for no
information to be displayed in the
cluster info display areas.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some
information concerning the operation
of the vehicle is projected onto the
windshield. The image is projected
through the HUD lens on top of the instrument panel. The information
appears as an image focused out
toward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as
a parking aid, you may misjudge
the distance and damage your
vehicle. Do not use the HUD image
as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages in
some vehicles. The speedometer
reading and other numerical values
can be displayed in either English or
metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio and the units of
measurement is changed through the
instrument cluster. See Vehicle
Personalization 0170 and “Cluster
Options Menu ”under Instrument
Cluster (Base Level) 0127 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0130.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . 311
Cooling System (Gasoline Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Cooling System (PLUG-IN Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . 324
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . 327
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . 328
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . 331
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . 331
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 335
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . 349
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 357
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368

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1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Gasoline
Only) 0312 orCooling System
(PLUG-IN Only) 0316.
2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0311.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
See Cooling System (Gasoline
Only) 0312 orCooling System
(PLUG-IN Only) 0316.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil
0 307.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil 0307.
6. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0374.
7. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0332.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0323.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 322. 10. Remote Negative (-) Battery
Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0374.
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” later in
this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0309.
. 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 0300 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

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3.6L V6 Engine Coolant Surge Tank
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. See Engine Overheating
0 321.
The coolant surge tank is in the
engine compartment on the passenger
side of the vehicle. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0300.
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank
If no problem is found, check to see if
coolant is visible in the coolant surge
tank. If coolant is visible but 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, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap, is cool before
this is done. See
Engine Overheating
0 321.
{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
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.
1. Remove the coolant surge tank
pressure cap when the cooling
system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and
upper radiator hose, is no
longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about
one-quarter of a turn. If you hear
a hiss, wait for that to stop. This
will allow any pressure still left
to be vented out the
discharge hose.

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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 Lubricants
0399.
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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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
soon as possible. If necessary, use