2004 CADILLAC CTS V power steering

Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chang, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with genuine
GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation,
a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure
cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser is recommended at least
once a year.(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air
bag system does not need regular maintenance.)
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all body
door hinges. Lubricate all hinges and latches, including
those for the hood, rear compartment, console door
and any folding seat hardware. More frequent lubrication
may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal
better and not stick or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the
lter may require replacement more often.
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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 5-18.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-29.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11
®Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345347,
in Canada 10953517) or equivalent
DOT-3 brake uid.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
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A
Accessing the DIC Main Menu
(Base Audio System)...................................3-66
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-27
Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations
(RDS and XM™).......................................3-116
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-41
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-100
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade).............3-113
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-24
Air Conditioning..............................................3-29
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-42
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)......... 7-9
Airbag Systems..............................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................1-58
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-55
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-58
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-55
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?......1-56
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-54
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-50
AM .............................................................3-125Antenna, Diversity Antenna System..................3-127
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-127
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-44
Anti-Pinch Feature..................................2-16, 2-53
Appearance Care............................................5-92
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-94
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-97
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-92
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-95
Finish Damage............................................5-97
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-97
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-98
Weatherstrips..............................................5-94
Ashtray.........................................................3-28
Ashtrays........................................................3-28
Assist Handles...............................................2-51
Audio System(s)............................................3-107
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-124
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-126
Care of Your CDs......................................3-126
Diversity Antenna System............................3-127
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-124
Radio with CD...........................................3-108
Setting the Time........................................3-108
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-24
Battery.......................................................5-45
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-47
Check Oil Pressure Message........................3-58
Coolant......................................................5-29
Coolant Heater............................................2-25
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-46
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-45
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-39
Oil .............................................................5-18
Oil Temperature Warning Message.................3-58
Overheating................................................5-31
Starting......................................................2-24
Engine Coolant Hot – AC (Air Conditioning) Off......3-76
Engine Coolant Hot – Idle Engine.....................3-76
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-45
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-21
Engine Overheated – Stop Engine....................3-77
Engine Power Reduced...................................3-77
Engine Specications.....................................5-112
Engine Speed Limiter......................................3-41
Entering the Personalization Menu.....................3-89
Entry Lighting.................................................3-27
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-50
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9Exiting the Personalization Menu.....................3-107
Express-Down Window....................................2-15
Express-Up Window........................................2-15
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-24
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-26
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-24
Finding a Station...........................................3-110
Finish Care....................................................5-95
Finish Damage...............................................5-97
Five-Speed (CTS)...........................................2-33
Flash-To-Pass Feature.....................................3-11
Flat Tire........................................................5-79
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-81
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-25
Manual Transmission....................................5-27
Power Steering...........................................5-40
Windshield Washer......................................5-41
FM Stereo....................................................3-125
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-51
Fog Lamps....................................................3-13
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Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-25
Hitches..........................................................4-42
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-46
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-47
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-7
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message........3-57
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-36
How to Add Fluid............................................5-27
How to Check........................................5-27, 5-68
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-28
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-51
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-40
How to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-24
How to Reset the Change Transmission
Fluid Message and the Transmission Fluid
Indicator (Automatic Transmission).................5-26
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-28
Hydroplaning..................................................4-21
I
Ice Possible...................................................3-78
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-33
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-32
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-48
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-48
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-30
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-32
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer......................4-40
Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Immobilizer....................................................2-19
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-67
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-38
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-26
Interior Lamps................................................3-26
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
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N
Navigation/Radio System................................3-124
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-21
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
O
Odometer......................................................3-40
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-18
Pressure Light.............................................3-49
Oil Pressure Low – Stop Engine.......................3-79
Oil Temperatue Warning Message.....................3-58
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-46
OnStar®Services............................................2-45
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls (CTS).............2-46
OnStar®System.............................................2-45
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-46
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-34
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-44
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-44Outside (cont.)
Heated Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-43
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-31
Overseas — Customer Assistance...................... 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-12
P
Panic Brake Assist..........................................4-12
Parade Dimming.............................................3-27
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-36
Shifting Out of............................................2-38
Parking
Brake........................................................2-35
Over Things That Burn.................................2-39
Parking on Hills..............................................4-44
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-38
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-35
Passenger Door Ajar.......................................3-79
Passing.................................................4-15, 4-43
Personalization Features..................................3-90
Personalization Off/Driver Identication
(Navigation System).....................................3-79
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Playing the Radio..........................................3-109
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-27
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-100
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-40
Windows....................................................2-15
Power Steering...............................................4-12
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-28
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-47
Programming the Power Windows.....................2-16
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Radio Data System (RDS)..............................3-108
Radio Message.............................................3-116
Radios.........................................................3-107
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-126
Care of Your CDs......................................3-126
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-124Radios (cont.)
Radio with CD...........................................3-108
Setting the Time........................................3-108
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-124
Understanding Reception............................3-125
RDS Messages.............................................3-114
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-7
Reading Lamps..............................................3-27
Rear Axle......................................................5-51
Limited-Slip.................................................4-11
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-22
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
(Driver’s Side)...........................................5-107
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
(Passenger’s Side).....................................5-109
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-33
Rear-Seat Pass Through..................................2-13
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®..............................................2-41
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®and Compass..........................2-41
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recongurable Steering Wheel Controls............... 3-8
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-33
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Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Scheduling Service Appointments........................ 7-8
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Manual Passenger......................................... 1-2
Memory.....................................................2-53
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-7
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-43
Rear Seat Position......................................1-43
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-46
Security Light.................................................3-51
Sensors.........................................................3-31
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-47
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Service AC (Air Conditioning) System................3-80
Service Air Bag..............................................3-81
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Charging System.................................3-81
Service Electrical System.................................3-81Service Fuel System.......................................3-81
Service Idle Control.........................................3-82
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Service Stability System Message.....................3-82
Service Steering System..................................3-84
Service Theft System......................................3-84
Service Transmission.......................................3-85
Service Vehicle Soon......................................3-85
Setting Preset Stations...................................3-111
Setting the Time...........................................3-108
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)........................3-112
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-97
Shift Lock Release (Automatic Transmission)......2-29
Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)..................2-35
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-36
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-38
Six-Speed (CTS-V) ..........................................2-34
Skidding........................................................4-17
Skip Shift (CTS-V) ..........................................2-35
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-21
Specications, Capacities...............................5-111
Speed Variable Assist Steering.........................4-12
Speedometer..................................................3-40
Speedometer Display.......................................3-54
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-7
Sport Mode Button (Automatic Transmission).......2-31
Sport Mode Light............................................3-50
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