engine oil CADILLAC CTS 2013 2.G Owner's Guide

Black plate (26,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
10-26 Vehicle Care
Notice
.Using the wrong fluid can
badly damage brake
hydraulic system parts. For
example, just a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as
engine oil, in the brake
hydraulic system can
damage brake hydraulic
system parts so badly that
they will have to be replaced.
Do not let someone put in
the wrong kind of fluid.
.If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces,
the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to
spill brake fluid on the
vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately.
Battery
The battery is in the trunk, behind
the trim panel, on the passenger
side of the vehicle. Refer to thereplacement number shown on the
original battery label when a new
battery is needed.
{WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
After a power loss, such as
disconnecting the battery or
removing the maxi fuses in the
power distribution fuse block, the
following steps must be performed
to calibrate the electronic throttle
control. If this is not done, the
engine will not run properly.
1. Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine. 2. Leave the ignition on for at least
three minutes so that the
electronic throttle control will
cycle and relearn its home
position.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds.
Vehicle Storage
{WARNING
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting on
page 10‑99 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.

Black plate (37,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
Vehicle Care 10-37
Mini-Fuses Usage40 Right Low-Beam Headlamp
(Domestic
Non-HID Only)
41 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
43 Low-Beam Daytime Running Lamps
(non-HID), Left
Daytime Running
Lamps (HID), Left
Trailer Turn Signal
(Export Only)
46 Left High-Beam Headlamp
47 Right High-Beam Headlamp
50 Right Daytime Running Lamp,
Windshield
Washer Pump
51 Airbag System Ignition Switch Mini-Fuses Usage
52 Engine Control Module Ignition,
Transmission
Control Module
Ignition
54 Power Moding (Immobilizer
Module, Ignition
Switch)
55 Not Used
56 Windshield Wipers
57 Right Low-Beam (HID Only)
58 Daytime Running Lamps (non-HID),
Left Low-Beam
(HID Only)
59 Right Daytime Running Lamp (HID
Only), Right Trailer
Turn Signal
(Export Only) Mini-Fuses Usage
60 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power
Outlet
61 Air Quality Sensor, Inside Rear View
Mirror, Rear
Camera
62 Ignition
64 Steering Wheel Illumination
65 Front Fog Lamps (HID Only)
69 Body Control Module 6, Body
Control Module 7
70 Emissions 1
71 Even Ignition Coils
72 Engine Control Module
73 Emissions 2
74 Odd Ignition Coils

Black plate (41,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
Vehicle Care 10-41
Mini‐Fuses Usage43 Left Daytime Running
Lamps (HID)
46 Left High‐Beam Headlamp
47 Right High‐Beam Headlamp
50 Right Daytime Running Lamp,
Windshield
Washer Pump
51 Airbag System Ignition Switch
52 Engine Control Module Ignition,
Transmission
Control Module
Ignition
54 Power Moding (Immobilizer
Module, Ignition
Switch)
55 Intercooler Pump Mini‐Fuses Usage
56 Windshield Wipers
57 Right Low‐Beam (HID Only)
58 Left Low‐Beam (HID Only)
59 Right Daytime Running Lamp
(HID Only)
60 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power
Outlet
61 Air Quality Sensor, Inside Rear View
Mirror, Rear
Camera
62 Ignition
64 Steering Wheel Illumination
65 Front Fog Lamps (HID Only) Mini‐Fuses Usage
69 Body Control Module 6, Body
Control Module 7
70 Emissions 1
71 Even Ignition Coils
72 Odd Ignition Coils
73 Emissions 2
74 Engine Control Module
75 Not Used
76 Spare
77 Spare
78 Spare
79 Spare
80 Spare
81 Spare

Black plate (45,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
Vehicle Care 10-45
Mini‐Fuses Usage60 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power
Outlet
61 Air Quality Sensor, Inside Rear View
Mirror, Rear
Camera
62 Ignition
64 Steering Wheel Illumination
65 Front Fog Lamps (HID Only)
69 Body Control Module 6, Body
Control Module 7
70 Emissions 1
71 Even Ignition Coils
72 Engine Control Module
73 Emissions 2
74 Odd Ignition Coils Mini‐Fuses Usage
75 Transmission Output Speed
Sensor, Brake
Vacuum Relay
76 Spare
77 Spare
78 Spare
79 Spare
80 Spare
81 Spare
J-Case Fuses Usage
6 Cooling Fan 2
7 Cooling Fan 1
8 Starter
9 Brake Vacuum Pump
10 Antilock Brake System Motor J-Case
Fuses Usage
13 Not Used
14 Electric Parking Brake
15 Not Used
16 Not Used
17 Blower Motor
18 Transmission Control Module
Battery
37 Trailer (Export Only)
Relays Usage 1 Cooling Fan 2
2 Cooling Fan 1
3 Starter
4 Rear Window Defogger
5 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power
Outlet

Black plate (48,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
10-48 Vehicle Care
Mini-Fuses Usage43 Left Daytime Running
Lamp (HID)
46 Left High-Beam Headlamp
47 Right High-Beam Headlamp
50 Right Daytime Running Lamp
51 Airbag System Ignition Switch
52 Engine Control Module Ignition,
Transmission
Control Module
Ignition
54 Power Moding (Immobilizer
Module, Ignition
Switch)
55 Intercooler Pump
56 Windshield Wipers Mini-Fuses Usage
57 Right Low-Beam (HID Only)
58 Left Low-Beam (HID Only)
59 Right Daytime Running Lamp
(HID Only)
60 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power
Outlet
61 Air Quality Sensor, Inside Rear View
Mirror, Rear
Camera
62 Ignition
64 Steering Wheel Illumination
65 Front Fog Lamps (HID Only)
69 Body Control Module 6, Body
Control Module 7 Mini-Fuses Usage
70 Emissions 1
71 Even Ignition Coils
72 Odd Ignition Coils
73 Emissions 2
74 Engine Control Module
75 Not Used
76 Spare
77 Spare
78 Spare
79 Spare
80 Spare
81 Spare
J-Case Fuses Usage
6 Cooling Fan 2
7 Cooling Fan 1
8 Starter

Black plate (3,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
Service and Maintenance 11-3
Cadillac Premium
Care Maintenance
Your vehicle comes with the
Cadillac Premium Care
Maintenance. It is a maintenance
program that covers select
maintenance services during the
first 4 years or 80 000 km
(50,000 mi), whichever comes first.Cadillac Premium Care
Maintenance covers routine
maintenance services, when
scheduled in accordance with the
owner manual, including:
.Oil changes based on the
vehicle's oil life monitor system.
.Tire rotation every 12 000 km
(7,500 mi).
.Engine air cleaner filter
replacement.
.Passenger compartment air filter
replacement.
.Multi‐point vehicle inspection
(MPVI) performed by a qualified
technician.
Cadillac requires that all Cadillac
Premium Care Maintenance
services be performed by a Cadillac
authorized service dealer.
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil on page 10‑9.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure on
page 10‑66.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection on page 10‑72.
.Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑23.
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 might not
indicate the need for vehicle service

Black plate (4,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
11-4 Service and Maintenance
for more than 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.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 10‑11.
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
Rotation on page 10‑72.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑9 andEngine Oil
Life System on page 10‑11.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10‑17.
.Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑23.
.Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10‑105. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10‑29.
.Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10‑66.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑72.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑14.
.Inspect brake system.
.Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of
wear. See
Exterior Care on
page 10‑105.
.Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check on page 3‑18.
.Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
.Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
.Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care on page 10‑105.
.Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check on page 10‑27.
.Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check on
page 10‑28.
.Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10‑28.

Black plate (10,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
11-10 Service and Maintenance
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 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 can
inspect the belts and
recommend 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 on page 11‑13 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.

Black plate (13,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
Service and Maintenance 11-13
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of
the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is
recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10‑17.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88863461, in Canada 88863462).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). Hydraulic Clutch System DOT 4 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 88958860, in Canada 88901244).
Manual Transmission (CTS) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862475, in Canada 88862476).
Manual Transmission (CTS-V) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950, in Canada 88861951).

Black plate (15,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
Service and Maintenance 11-15
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
3.0L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C
3.6L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C
6.2L V8 Engine 25898499 A3105C
Engine Oil Filter
3.0L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129
3.6L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129
6.2L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 19130403 CF133
Spark Plugs
3.0L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109
3.6L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109
6.2L V8 Engine 12571165 41-104
Wiper Blades —Except CTS-V
Driver Side –56.5 cm (22 in) 15890062 —