2006 CADILLAC CTS wiper fluid

Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
K(Washer Fluid):Press the button with this symbol
located at the end of the windshield washer lever to
wash the windshield. Washer uid will spray onto
the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles
to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, press
and hold the button.
If your vehicle is low on washer uid, the Check Washer
Fluid message will appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC) display. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-61.
If the headlamps are on when you wash the windshield,
the headlamp washers, if the vehicle has them, will
turn on. Both the windshield and the headlamps will be
washed. See “Headlamp Washer” following for more
information.
Headlamp Washer
If your vehicle has the high-intensity discharge (HID)
headlamps, your vehicle will also have headlamp
washers. The headlamp washers help clear the
headlamp lenses.
The headlamp washers
are located on the
inboard side of the
headlamp lenses.
The headlamps must be on in order to be washed.
If the headlamps are off, only the windshield will
be washed when the washer button is pressed.
To wash the headlamps, press the washer button
located at the end of the windshield wiper lever. Both
the headlamps and the windshield will be washed.
SeeWindshield Washer on page 3-12for more
information.
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Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain
you allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit,
do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.
Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed
according to your speedometer, not to your sense
of motion. After driving for any distance at higher
speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower
than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you are not fresh — such as after
a day’s work — do not plan to make too many miles
that rst part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing
and shoes you can easily drive in.Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you will nd experienced and able service experts in
GM dealerships all across North America. They will be
ready and willing to help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full?
Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inated
to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a
short time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...........................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-6
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling the Tank..............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-16
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-20
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-21
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-23
Manual Transmission Fluid.............................5-24
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-25
Engine Coolant.............................................5-26
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-28
Engine Overheating.......................................5-28Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-30
Cooling System............................................5-31
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
Rear Axle.......................................................5-48
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-49
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-52
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting............5-52
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-52
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps...................5-53
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps.....................................5-53
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps..................5-54
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-55
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-55
Tires..............................................................5-57
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-61
Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)..................................5-64
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-65
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-68
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

Engine (cont.)
Check Oil Pressure Message........................3-51
Coolant......................................................5-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-26
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-40
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-40
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-37
Oil .............................................................5-16
Oil Life System...........................................5-20
Oil Temperature Warning Message.................3-51
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-30
Overheating................................................5-28
Speed Limiter.............................................3-33
Starting......................................................2-25
Entry Lighting.................................................3-21
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-11
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-29
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-20
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finish Damage.............................................5-101
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-10
Flat Tire........................................................5-82
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-84
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-93
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-23
Manual Transmission....................................5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-45
Fog Lamps ....................................................3-19
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-9
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-46
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-104
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-109
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-105
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-104
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Windows.......................................................2-14
Power ........................................................2-15
Windshield
Washer......................................................3-12
Washer Fluid..............................................5-37
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-55
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-99
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-104
Wipers.......................................................3-11
Winter Driving................................................4-27
Wiper Activated Headlamps..............................3-17X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-104
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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