washer fluid CADILLAC LYRIC 2023 Owners Manual

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Instruments and Controls 101
Clear snow and ice from the
wiper blades and windshield
before using them. If frozen to
the windshield, carefully
loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be
replaced. See Wiper Blade
Replacement0320.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not
use the washer until the
windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid
can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your
vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle,
always clear snow and ice
from the hood, windshield,
washer nozzles, roof, and
rear of the vehicle, including
all lamps and windows.
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Warning (Continued)
Reduced visibility from snow
and ice buildup could lead to
a crash.
Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection
When using an automatic car
wash, move the windshield
wiper lever to OFF. This
disables the automatic
Rainsense windshield wipers.
With Rainsense, if the vehicle
is in N (Neutral) and the speed
is very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base
of the windshield.
The wiper operations return
to normal when the vehicle is
no longer in N (Neutral) or the
vehicle speed has increased.
Windshield Washer
T 8:Push the button on the
side of the windshield wiper
lever once to spray washer
fluid and activate the wipers.
| L:Push the button on the
side of the windshield wiper
lever twice to spray washer
fluid and activate the wipers.
When the button is released,
additional wipes may occur
depending on how long the
windshield washer had been
activated. See Washer Fluid
0 314 for information on filling
the windshield washer fluid
reservoir.

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Wiper Parking
If the vehicle is off while the
wipers are on LO or HI, they
will immediately stop.
LL
If the windshield wiper lever is
then moved to OFF before the
driver door is opened or within
10 minutes, the wipers will
restart and move to the base
of the windshield.
If the vehicle is off while the
wipers are performing wipes
due to windshield washing or
Rainsense, the wipers
continue to run until they
reach the base of the
windshield.Rear Camera Washer
If equipped, turn the band to
Yto spray washer fluid on the
rear camera lens. Release the
band when done. See Rear
Camera Mirror 030.
Compass
The vehicle may have a
compass display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The
compass receives its heading
and other information from
the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna,
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC), and vehicle
speed information. The compass system is
designed to operate for a
certain number of miles or
degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass
display shows CAL, drive the
vehicle for a short distance in
an open area where it can
receive a GPS signal. The
compass system will
automatically determine when
a GPS signal is restored and
provide a heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using
the infotainment system. See
"Time/Date" under Settings
0
176.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct
Current
The vehicle has two 12-volt
outlets that can be used to
plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3
player.

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by pressing the thumbwheel.
The messages that require
immediate action cannot be
cleared until that action is
performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the
message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message
appears, see your dealer.
Follow the instructions given
in the messages. The system
displays messages regarding
the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb
Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Propulsion
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
.Steering
Propulsion Power
Messages
REDUCED
ACCELERATION DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when
the vehicle's propulsion power
is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect
the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is
on, but there is no observed
reduction in performance,
proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions, the
performance may be reduced
the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be
driven while this message is
on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced.
Anytime this message stayson, or displays repeatedly, the
vehicle should be taken to
your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
This message can be displayed
when the high voltage battery
charge level is low. The vehicle
is limiting power to maximize
range.
Under certain operating
conditions propulsion will be
disabled. Try restarting after
the vehicle has been off for
two minutes.
PROPULSION POWER
REDUCED DUE TO
TEMPERATURE
This message displays when
the vehicle is on, the battery
temperature is low, and when
the vehicle’s performance is
limited. The duration of the
limited vehicle performance
depends, in part, on the high
voltage battery charge level.
If the high voltage battery
charge level is relatively high,
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the road. Learn to recognize
warning clues—such as
enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface —and slow
down when you have any
doubt.
.Try to avoid sudden
steering, acceleration,
or braking, including
reducing vehicle speed by
shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes
help avoid only the
braking skid.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can
reduce vehicle traction and
affect your ability to stop and
accelerate. Always drive
slower in these types of
driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles
and deep-standing or flowing
water.
{Warning
Wet brakes can cause
crashes. They might not
work as well in a quick stop
and could cause pulling to
one side. You could lose
control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/
vehicle wash, lightly apply
the brake pedal until the
brakes work normally.
Flowing or rushing water
creates strong forces.
Driving through flowing
water could cause the
vehicle to be carried away.
If this happens, you and
other vehicle occupants
could drown. Do not ignore
police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to
drive through flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous.
Water can build up under the
vehicle's tires so they actually
ride on the water. This can
happen if the road is wet
enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no
contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule
about hydroplaning. The best
advice is to slow down when
the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other
wet weather driving tips
include:
.Allow extra following
distance.
.Pass with caution.
.Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
.Keep the windshield washer
fluid reservoir filled.
.Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires 0334.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . 308
California PerchlorateMaterials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Underhood Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . 320
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . 323
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices andWiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Underhood Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . 336
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . 337
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . 337
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . 338
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Tire Pressure Monitor
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . 350
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . 354
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . 355
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a DisabledVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362

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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid
0314.
2. Hood Latch.
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0316.
Cooling System
It is not necessary to regularly
check coolant unless a leak is
suspected or an unusual noise
is heard. A coolant loss could
indicate a problem. Have it
inspected and repaired by
your dealer.
During vehicle operation and
also during charging, the high
voltage battery cells in the
vehicle are kept within a
normal operating temperature
range. If the temperature rises
above this temperature, the
battery cooling system turns
on the air conditioning
compressor and cools the
coolant until the correct
temperature is reached. If the
temperature falls below this
temperature, a high voltage heater, located outside the
battery on a cradle, heats the
coolant until the correct
temperature is reached.
The cooling system allows the
vehicle to maintain the correct
working temperature.Checking Coolant
The coolant needs to be
replaced at the appropriate
interval. See Maintenance
Schedule
0376.
The coolant reservoir is in the
underhood compartment. See
Underhood Compartment
Overview 0312.
To access the coolant
reservoir under the hood, the
right side access cover needs
to be removed. 1. Park on a level surface and turn the vehicle off.
2. Open the hood. See Hood 0310.
3. The coolant reservoir is
under a cover and side
extension/shield in the
underhood compartment.
Unclip the right side of the
shield and remove the right
side access cover.

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4. After the system hascompletely cooled, check
that the coolant level in the
reservoir.
5. If the coolant level is notvisible or needs to be
adjusted within the
reservoir, contact your
dealer.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid
is needed, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the
vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
If the vehicle is equipped with
a washer fluid level indicator,
and the washer fluid reservoir
is low, a message displays on
the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0132 for more
information.
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid
until the tank is full. See
Underhood Compartment
Overview 0312 for reservoir
location.
Caution
.Do not use washer fluid
that contains any type of
water repellent coating.
This can cause the wiper
blades to chatter or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield
washer system and paint.
.Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the
solution to freeze and
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Caution (Continued)
damage the washer fluid
tank and other parts of
the washer system.
.When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions
for adding water.
.Fill the washer fluid tank
only three-quarters full
when it is very cold. This
allows for fluid expansion
if freezing occurs, which
could damage the tank if it
is completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake linings have built-in
wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound
when the brake linings are
worn and new linings are
needed. The sound can come
and go or can be heard all the
time when the vehicle is
moving, except when applying
the brake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning
sound means that soon the
brakes will not work well.
That could lead to a crash.
When the brake wear
warning sound is heard,
have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with
worn-out brake linings could
result in costly brake repairs.
Some driving conditions or
climates can cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are
first applied, clearing up
following several applications.
This does not mean something
is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts
are necessary to help prevent
brake pulsation. When tires
are rotated, inspect brake
linings for wear and evenly
tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque
specifications. See Capacities
and Specifications
0383.
Brake pads should be replaced
as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake
pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a
rapid increase in pedal travel.
This could be a sign that brake
service may be required.
Replacing Brake System
Parts
Always replace brake system
parts with new, approved
replacement parts. If this is
not done, the brakes may not
work properly. The braking
performance can change in
many ways if the wrong brake
parts are installed or if parts
are improperly installed.

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3. Set the Electric ParkingBrake (EPB). See Electric
Parking Brake 0217.
4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions
for preparing the vehicle
and dolly for towing.
6. Turn off the EPB.
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 0379.
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 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
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Caution (Continued)
8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can
result in damage or removal
of paint and decals.
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.

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Protecting Exterior Bright
Metal Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect
the bright metal moldings
can result in a hazy white
finish or pitting. This damage
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on
the vehicle are aluminum,
chrome, or stainless steel. To
prevent damage always follow
these cleaning instructions:
.Be sure the molding is cool
to the touch before applying
any cleaning solution.
.Use only approved cleaning
solutions for aluminum,
chrome, or stainless steel.
Some cleaners are highly
acidic or contain alkaline
substances and can damage
the moldings.
.Always dilute a concentrated
cleaner according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
.Do not use cleaners that are
not intended for
automotive use.
.Use a nonabrasive wax on
the vehicle after washing to
protect and extend the
molding finish.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
Lenses, Emblems, Decals,
and Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold
water, a soft cloth, and a car
washing soap to clean exterior
lamps, lenses, emblems,
decals, and stripes. Follow
instructions under "Washing
the Vehicle" previously in this
section.
Lamp covers are made of
plastic, and some have a UV
protective coating. Do not
clean or wipe them when dry.
Do not use any of the
following on lamp covers:
.Abrasive or caustic agents.
.Washer fluids and other
cleaning agents in higher
concentrations than
suggested by the
manufacturer.
.Solvents, alcohols, or other
harsh cleaners.
.Ice scrapers or other hard
items.
.Aftermarket appearance
caps or covers while the
lamps are illuminated, due to
excessive heat generated.
Caution
Failure to clean lamps
properly can cause damage
to the lamp cover that would
not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black
finish stripes can increase
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