CADILLAC CTS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the station
attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer/retailer can get one for you. If
you get the wrong type, it may not t properly. This
may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light
and may damage the fuel tank and emissions system.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-43.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it is in the
vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be
badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:
Dispense fuel only into approved containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed,
or on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the inside
of the ll opening before operating the nozzle.
Contact should be maintained until the lling
is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping fuel.
Do not use a cellular phone while
pumping fuel.
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Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a re. These include liquids like fuel, oil,
coolant, brake uid, windshield washer and other
uids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could
be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things
that will burn onto a hot engine.
Hood Release
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release
lever with this symbol
on it. It is located
inside the vehicle on
the lower left side
of the instrument
panel.
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2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and nd the
secondary hood release lever. The lever is located
under the front edge of the grille near the center.
Push the release lever up and raise the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the ller caps are
on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it rmly.
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Engine Compartment Overview
CTS
When you open the hood on the 3.6 L engine (2.8 L engine similar), you will see the following:
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-41.
B.Underhood Fuse Block (CTS) on page 5-115or
Underhood Fuse Block (CTS-V) on page 5-119.
C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-46.
D. Remote Negative (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting
on page 5-46.
E. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. SeePassenger
Compartment Air Filter on page 3-29.
F. Engine Cooling Fan. SeeCooling System on
page 5-31.G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine
Cover). SeePower Steering Fluid on page 5-40.
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
I. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-18.
J. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped) (Not
Shown). See “When to Check and What to Use”
underHydraulic Clutch on page 5-30.
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir (Out of View).
SeeBrakes on page 5-42.
L. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCooling System on page 5-31.
M.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25.
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CTS-V
When you open the hood on the 6.2L Super Charged engine, you will see the following:
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-41.
B.Underhood Fuse Block (CTS) on page 5-115or
Underhood Fuse Block (CTS-V) on page 5-119.
C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-46.
D. Remote Negative (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting
on page 5-46.
E. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See “When to Add
Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on page 5-18.
F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-18.
G. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. SeePassenger
Compartment Air Filter on page 3-29.H. Intercooler System Pressure Cap. SeeCooling
System on page 5-31.
I. Engine Cooling Fan. SeeCooling System on
page 5-31.
J. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped) (Not
Shown). See “When to Check and What to Use”
underHydraulic Clutch on page 5-30.
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. SeeBrakes on
page 5-42.
L. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCooling System on page 5-31.
M. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine
Cover). SeePower Steering Fluid on page 5-40.
N.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25.
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Engine Oil
There is an oil pressure
light in the instrument
cluster and an Oil Pressure
Low Stop Engine message
on the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the light and/or message appear, check the engine oil
level right away. For more information, see “Oil Pressure
Low Stop Engine” underDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-58andOil Pressure Light on page 3-46. You
should check the engine oil level regularly; this is an
added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-14
for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil level is within the cross-hatched area at the
tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of
the recommended oil. This section explains what kind
of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-127.Notice:Do not add too much oil. If the engine
has so much oil that the oil level gets above
the proper operating range and into the upper
cross-hatched area on the dipstick, the engine
could be damaged.
SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 5-14for
the location of the
engine oil ll cap.
Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper
operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in
when you are through.
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Look for three things:
GM4718M
This vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting
GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard
may be identied as synthetic. However, not all
synthetic oils will meet this GM standard. Use only
an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M.Notice:Using oils that do not have the GM4718M
Standard designation can cause engine damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers
on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50.
American Petroleum Institute (API) starburst symbol
Oils meeting these
requirements should have
the starburst symbol on
the container. This symbol
indicates that the oil
has been certied by the
American Petroleum
Institute (API).
This vehicle’s engine was lled at the factory with a
Mobil 1
®synthetic oil meeting all requirements for this
vehicle.
Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain engine
oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M might not
be available. You can add substitute oil designated
SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures.
Substitute oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M
should not be used for an oil change.
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