cooling CADILLAC CTS 2007 1.G User Guide

If you have to add coolant more than once or
twice a year, have your dealer check your cooling
system.
Notice:If you use extra inhibitors and/or
additives in your vehicle’s cooling system, you
could damage your vehicle. Use only the
proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in
this manual for the cooling system. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 473for more information.Checking Coolant
The coolant surge tank and pressure cap are
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, toward
the rear of the engine compartment. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 342for
more information on location.
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Cooling System
When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is
what you will see:
A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View)
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap{CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan under the
hood can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is
boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
The vehicle should be parked on a level surface.
3.6L V6 Engine shown, 2.8L V6 and 6.0L V8 Engines
similar
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If the engine is warm or hot, the coolant level
should be at or above the FULL COLD/FROID line
on the side of the coolant surge tank. If the
engine is cold, the coolant level should be near
the FULL COLD/FROID line on the side of
the coolant surge tank. If it is not, you could have
a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator
hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or
somewhere else in the cooling system.
{CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other
engine parts, can be very hot. Do not
touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a leak.
If you run the engine, it could lose all
coolant. That could cause an engine re,
and you could be burned. Get any leak
xed before you drive the vehicle.If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on,
check to see if the electric engine cooling fans
are running. If the engine hot light is on, both fans
should be running. If they are not, your vehicle
needs service.
Notice:Engine damage from running your
engine without coolant is not covered by your
warranty. SeeOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 362for information on
driving to a safe place in an emergency.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core,
or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant could require changing sooner, at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
If you have not found a problem yet, check to see
if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant
is visible but the coolant level is not at the FULL
COLD/FROID line on the side of the coolant
surge tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and DEX-COOL
®coolant at the coolant
surge tank, but be sure the cooling system,
including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is
cool before you do it. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 356for more information.
{CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system can blow out and burn
you badly. They are under pressure, and if
you turn the coolant surge tank
pressurecap — even a little — they can
come out at high speed. Never turn the
cap when the cooling system, including
the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is
hot. Wait for the cooling system and
coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if
you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
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{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mixture will. Your
vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for
the proper coolant mixture. With plain
water or the wrong mixture, your engine
could get too hot but you would not get the
overheat warning. Your engine could catch
re and you or others could be burned. Use
a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water
and DEX-COOL
®coolant.
Notice:In cold weather, water can freeze and
crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts. Use the recommended coolant and
the proper coolant mixture.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on
hot engine parts. Coolant contains
ethylene glycol and it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add
coolant as follows:
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 turn and then stop.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.
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4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off,
start the engine and let it run until you can
feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. The
upper radiator hose is the top hose coming
out of the radiator, on the passenger’s side of
the vehicle. Watch out for the engine
cooling fans.
By this time, the coolant level inside the
coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level
is lower, add more of the proper mixture
to the coolant surge tank until the level
reaches the FULL COLD/FROID line on the
side of the coolant surge tank.
5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the
pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.
Recheck the coolant level in the bottle next time
you use your vehicle to insure the system is
full when cold. SeeEngine Coolant on page 356.Power Steering Fluid
SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 342for the
location of the power
steering uid reservoir.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power
steering uid unless you suspect there is a leak in
the system or you hear an unusual noise. A
uid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
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Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and
be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with
new GM original equipment parts. This way,
you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle
can be dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling of your vehicle,
make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in
which you or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts for replacement.Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground
clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire (CTS Only) on page 424
for more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You cannot know how it has
been used or how far it has been driven.
It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
If you have to replace a wheel, use a new
GM original equipment wheel.
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Wiring
HarnessesUsage
BODY W/H Wiring Harness Connection
BODY W/H Wiring Harness Connection
ENG W/H Engine Wiring Harness Connection
J Cases Usage
R REARRRPDB (Passenger’s Side Rear
Power Distribution Box)
R REARRRPDB (Passenger’s Side Rear
Power Distribution Box)
L REARLRPDB (Driver’s Side Rear Power
Distribution Box)
L REARLRPDB (Driver’s Side Rear Power
Distribution Box)
HI FAN High Cooling Fan Motor
LO FAN Low Cooling Fan Motor
BLOWER PWM Fan Motor Assembly
STARTER Starter Solenoid
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
Fuses Usage
RT PARKPassenger’s Side Taillamp
Assembly, Front Sidemarker and
Front Parking Lamp Assembly
HORN Dual Horn Assembly
Fuses Usage
LT HI BEAM Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp
LT LOW BEAM Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp
RT LOW BEAMPassenger’s Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
RT HI BEAMPassenger’s Side High-Beam
Headlamp
TOSManual Transmission Output Speed
Sensor
SPARE Not Used
THEFTECM (Engine Control Module),
TCM (Transmission Control Module),
PASS-Key
®III+ Module
LT PARKDriver’s Side Taillamp Assembly,
Front Sidemarker and Front Parking
Lamp Assembly
DIMMINGRear License Plate Assembly, Dash
Integrated Module (DIM)
DIM/ALDLDIM, ALDL (Assembly Line
Data Link)
FLASHER Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Module
ECM Electronic Control Module
STRG CTLSTurn Signal Switch, Cruise Control
Switch
HTR VLV/
CLTCHClutch Switch (Normal Closed),
Clutch Switch (Normal Open),
Jumper to Start Relay Coil for
Automatic Transmission
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Fuses Usage
WASH NOZDriver’s and Passenger’s Side
Heated Washer Nozzles
PRE O2/CAMDriver’s & Passenger’s Side Oxygen
Sensors, CAM Phaser, Canister
Purge
TCM/IPCTransmission Control Module,
Engine Control Module, Instrument
Panel Cluster
SPARE Not Used
IGN MOD/MAF Mass Airow Sensor
ELEC PRNDL Electronic PRNDL (Export)
SPARE Not Used
SPARE Not Used
IGN SWIgnition Switch (Power to IGN-3 and
CRANK)
VOLT CHECK DIM (Dash Integration Module)
ECM/TCMTCM (Transmission Control Module),
ECM (Engine Control Module), IPC
(Instrument Panel Cluster),
PASS-Key
®III+ Module
WPR MOD Windshield Wiper Module Assembly
ODD INJ/COILOdd Ignition Coils, Fuel Injectors,
Odd Injection Coils
COMP CLUTCH Compressor Clutch
Fuses Usage
WPR SW Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
FOG LAMP Fog Lamps
OUTLETCenter Console Accessory Power
Outlet
POST 02Driver’s and Passenger’s Side
Oxygen Sensors, LRPDB (Pusher
Cooling Fan Relay)
I/P OUTLETInstrument Panel Accessory Power
Outlet
CCP Climate Control
EVEN INJ/COIL Even Injection Coils
SPARE Not Used
SPARE Not Used
SPARE Not Used
SPARE Not Used
Circuit
BreakersUsage
HDLP WASH
C/B-OPTHeadlamp Washer Motor
Misc. Usage
FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 473for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer for more
information.
Cooling System
2.8L HFV6 Engine 11.7 qt 11.1 L
3.6L HFV6 Engine 12.1 qt 11.8 L
6.0L V8 Engine 13.4 qt 12.7 L
Engine Oil with Filter
2.8L HFV6 Engine 6.0 qt 5.7 L
3.6L HFV6 Engine 6.0 qt 5.7 L
6.0L V8 Engine 6.0 qt 5.7 L
Fuel Tank 17.5 gal 66.2 L
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