2005 CADILLAC XLR engine coolant

Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied 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
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-11.
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 6-13for 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-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 6-20for 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 Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires for wear and make sure tires
are inated to the correct pressures. SeeTires on
page 6-46for further details.
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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).
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger
Seat Position...........................................1-32
Top Strap...................................................1-27
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-39
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............6-76
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................6-74
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-70
Finish Care.................................................6-74
Glass Surfaces............................................6-73
Instrument Panel.........................................6-72
Interior Plastic Components...........................6-72
Leather......................................................6-72
Speaker Covers..........................................6-73
Tires..........................................................6-76
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-77
Vinyl..........................................................6-72
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-74
Weatherstrips..............................................6-73
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-75
Wood Panels..............................................6-72
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-45
Dual..........................................................3-40
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-45Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 5-5
Convenience Net............................................2-44
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-54
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................6-23
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-3
Cooling System..............................................6-26
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-33
Cruise Control, Adaptive..................................3-16
Cruise Control Lever.......................................3-12
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-42
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 8-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 8-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 8-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 8-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 8-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......8-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................8-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................8-11
Roadside Service.......................................... 8-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........8-12
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D
Database Coverage Explanations......................4-45
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-30
Defensive Driving............................................. 5-2
Diversity Antenna System.................................3-81
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 6-4
Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-10
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-61
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-61
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-73
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Other Messages..........................................3-72
Driving
At Night.....................................................5-16
City...........................................................5-20
Defensive..................................................... 5-2
Drunken....................................................... 5-2
Freeway.....................................................5-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................5-23
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................5-18
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................5-30
Winter........................................................5-25
Dual Climate Control System............................3-40
E
Edit
Avoid Point/Area..........................................4-20
Memory Point.............................................4-13
Waypoint....................................................4-17
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................6-80
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................6-80
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-81
Power Windows and Other Power Options......6-80
Underhood Fuse Block.................................6-83
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................6-80
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-18
Battery.......................................................6-36
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-55
Coolant......................................................6-20
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-54
Engine Compartment Overview......................6-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-32
Oil .............................................................6-13
Oil Pressure Gage.......................................3-58
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........6-25
Overheating................................................6-23
Starting......................................................2-23
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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
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