2004 CADILLAC XLR engine coolant

Maintenance Footnotes
²The 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)A ¯uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired
and the ¯uid level checked. Add ¯uid if needed.
(b)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.
(c)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.)
(d)Lubricate the trunk key lock cylinder. Lubricate all
body door hinges. Lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, trunk, 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.
(e)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the
®lter may require replacement more often.
(f)Change automatic transmission ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
þIn heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or higher.
þIn hilly or mountainous terrain.
þUses such as high performance operation.
(g)Drain, ¯ush and re®ll cooling system. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-20for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ®ller neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals speci®ed to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any ¯uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ®ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOLžcoolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-20for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer ¯uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper ¯uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inspection and In¯ation Check
Visually inspect your tires for wear and make sure tires
are in¯ated to the correct pressures. SeeTires on
page 5-50for further details.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi®ed below by name, part
number or speci®cation 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 identi®ed as
synthetic, and should also be
identi®ed with the American
Petroleum Institute Certi®ed 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, see
Engine Oil
on page 5-13.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
žCoolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-20.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Trunk Key Lock
CylinderMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-26
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-25
Brake
Parking......................................................2-26
System Warning Light..................................3-45
Brake Fluid....................................................5-35
Brake Wear...................................................5-37
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-46
Buying New Tires...........................................5-63
C
Cadillac Owner PrivilegesŸ............................... 7-6
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-91Carbon Monoxide...................2-11, 2-31, 4-28, 4-37
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-78
Your CD Player...........................................3-72
Your CDs ...................................................3-72
Cellular Phone Usage......................................3-72
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-41
Chains, Tires..................................................5-68
Check Engine Light.........................................3-48
Checking Coolant............................................5-22
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-13
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-81
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-23
Infants and Young Children...........................1-20
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-27
Older Children.............................................1-18
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Passenger Seat Position...........................1-31
Top Strap...................................................1-27
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-33
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Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-75
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-78
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-81
Weatherstrips..............................................5-78
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-79
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-75
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-78
Cleaning Leather............................................5-77
Cleaning the Interior Plastic Components...........5-77
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-33
Cleaning the Speaker Covers...........................5-77
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-77
Cleaning Tires................................................5-80
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-77
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-80
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-77
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-38
Dual..........................................................3-33
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-38
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-43
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-47
Heater, Engine............................................2-21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-23Cooled Seats................................................... 1-3
Cooling System..............................................5-26
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-26
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-41
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.............................................. 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government...................................7-10
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-23
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-37
Disarming the System.....................................2-18
Diversity Antenna System.................................3-73
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Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks.......................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-10
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-55
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-55
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-66
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-57
Other Messages..........................................3-65
Driver Shift Control.........................................2-25
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-18
City...........................................................4-23
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-26
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-20
Winter........................................................4-28
Driving On Snow or Ice...................................4-29
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-22
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-22
Dual Climate Control System............................3-33E
Eight-Way Power Seats..................................... 1-2
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-84
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-85
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-84
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-84
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-14
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-51
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-38
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-48
Coolant......................................................5-20
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-47
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-13
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-31
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Pressure Gage.......................................3-52
Overheating................................................5-23
Starting......................................................2-20
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
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Erasing HomeLinkžButtons..............................2-40
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-8
Exit Lights.....................................................3-67
Exit/Entry Lighting...........................................3-26
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Express-Up Window........................................2-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-17
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-22
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-25
F
Feature Programming......................................3-66
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Care....................................................5-79
Finish Damage...............................................5-80
Flash at Lock.................................................3-68
Flash at Unlock..............................................3-68
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-7
Flat Tire........................................................5-73
Floor Mats.....................................................2-42
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-32
Windshield Washer......................................5-33
FM Stereo.....................................................3-72FOB Reminder...............................................3-68
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-53
Fog Lamps....................................................3-24
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-54
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-85
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-84
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-47
Engine Oil Pressure.....................................3-52
Fuel..........................................................3-54
Speedometer..............................................3-41
Tachometer.................................................3-41
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-44
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-37
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Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-39
Glove Box.....................................................2-41
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-46
Vertical Aiming............................................5-47
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-6
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-49
Headlamps on Reminder................................... 3-6
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-27
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-26
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-26
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-37
HomeLinkžTransmitter, Programming................2-37
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-5How the System Works...................................3-31
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-28
How to Check........................................5-19, 5-58
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-45
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-33
How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats......2-42
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly..................... 1-9
Hydroplaning..................................................4-21
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-25
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-24
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-49
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-50
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-30
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-31
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-20
In¯ation - Tire Pressure...................................5-57
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-40
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-25
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-85
Interior Lamps................................................3-25
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