power steering fluid CADILLAC XLR 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Service............................................................6-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................6-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................6-5
Fuel................................................................6-5
Gasoline Octane............................................6-5
Gasoline Specications....................................6-5
California Fuel...............................................6-5
Additives.......................................................6-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................6-6
Filling Your Tank............................................6-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................6-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................6-10
Hood Release..............................................6-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................6-12
Engine Oil...................................................6-13
Engine Oil Life System..................................6-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................6-18
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................6-20
Engine Coolant.............................................6-20
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................6-23
Engine Overheating.......................................6-23
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................6-25
Cooling System............................................6-26
Power Steering Fluid.....................................6-31Windshield Washer Fluid................................6-32
Brakes........................................................6-33
Battery........................................................6-36
Jump Starting...............................................6-37
Rear Axle.......................................................6-41
Headlamp Aiming...........................................6-42
Headlamp Vertical Aiming..............................6-43
Bulb Replacement..........................................6-44
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............6-45
Tires..............................................................6-46
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................6-47
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................6-49
Run-Flat Tires..............................................6-52
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................6-53
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................6-55
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................6-57
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................6-58
Buying New Tires.........................................6-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................6-59
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................6-61
Wheel Replacement......................................6-61
Tire Chains..................................................6-63
Lifting Your Vehicle.......................................6-64
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................6-68
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
6-1

A. Battery. SeeBattery on page 6-36.
B. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. SeePassenger
Compartment Air Filter on page 3-45.
C. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse Block
on page 6-83.
D. Power Steering Fluid. SeePower Steering Fluid on
page 6-31.
E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 6-18.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 6-13.
G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 6-13.
H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
underBrakes on page 6-33.
I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 6-23.
J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 6-32.Engine Oil
If the LOW OIL LEVEL or LOW OIL PRESSURE
message on the Driver Information Center appears, it
means you need to check your engine oil level right
away. For more information, see LOW OIL LEVEL and
LOW OIL PRESSURE underDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-64.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your 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. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12for
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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5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the cap is
fully installed.
If the LOW COOLANT message does not appear on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) after two minutes, the
coolant is at the proper ll level. If a LOW COOLANT
message does appear, repeat Steps 1 through 3
then reinstall the pressure cap, or see your dealer.
Power Steering Fluid
SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 6-12for
reservoir location.
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.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering uid, do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment
cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the uid level on
the dipstick.
The level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If
necessary, add only enough uid to bring the level up to
the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of uid to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-11.
Always use the proper uid. Failure to use the proper
uid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard may be identied as
synthetic, and should also be
identied with the American
Petroleum Institute Certied for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. You should look
for and use only an oil that meets
GM Standard GM4718M. GM
Goodwrench oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. For
the proper viscosity, seeEngine Oil
on page 6-13.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 6-20.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
Trunk Key Lock
CylinderMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
7-11

Enter Destination............................................4-21
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-33
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 8-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-18
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-28
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-32
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-18
Finish Damage...............................................6-77
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................6-68
Floor Mats.....................................................2-43
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................6-20
Power Steering...........................................6-31
Windshield Washer......................................6-32
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-59
Fog Lamps....................................................3-31
Fuel............................................................... 6-5
Additives...................................................... 6-6
California Fuel.............................................. 6-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 6-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 6-6
Gage.........................................................3-60Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Octane........................................... 6-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 6-5
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................6-80
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-81
Underhood Fuse Block.................................6-83
Windshield Wiper.........................................6-80G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-54
Engine Oil Pressure.....................................3-58
Fuel..........................................................3-60
Speedometer..............................................3-48
Tachometer.................................................3-48
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-51
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-38
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 6-5
Specications............................................... 6-5
Getting Started
Getting Started, Navigation............................. 4-4
Global Positioning System (GPS)......................4-42
Glove Box.....................................................2-42
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 8-5
5

Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........7-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 7-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............7-11
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 7-4
Using Your................................................... 7-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 7-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-55
Map Pocket...................................................2-43
Maps............................................................4-33
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-54
Memory Point, Edit.........................................4-13
Memory Seat.................................................2-54
Memory Steering Wheel Controls......................2-54
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®.......2-34
Memory.....................................................2-54
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-35
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-36
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-35
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-34
MyGMLink.com................................................ 8-3
N
Navigation.................................................4-2, 4-4
Using the System.......................................... 4-4
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-21
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............7-13
O
Odometer......................................................3-48
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-48
Off-Road Recovery..........................................5-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................6-13
Engine Oil Pressure Gage............................3-58
Life Indicator...............................................3-77
Older Children, Restraints................................1-19
Online Owner Center........................................ 8-3
OnStar
®System.....................................2-36, 4-42
Ordering
Map DVDs.................................................4-45
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-45
8

Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-35
Convex Mirror.............................................2-36
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-35
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-34
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....6-25
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 7-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park Aid........................................................3-37
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-30
Shifting Out of............................................2-31
Parking
Assist........................................................3-37
Brake........................................................2-28
Over Things That Burn.................................2-32
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-45
Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......................1-18
Passing.........................................................5-14
Plan Route....................................................4-13Player
CD ............................................................4-63
DVD ..........................................................4-63
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-38
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.........................................6-80
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Reclining Seatback........................................ 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-22
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................6-31
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-7
Windows....................................................2-17
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-18
Problems with Route Guidance.........................4-44
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-39
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.......... 1-9
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