2007 CADILLAC DTS PROFESSIONAL parking brake

At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 125.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your dealer/retailer
for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 125.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to OFF only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can be obtained from
your dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 365.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 374.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
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.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in
Canada 10953518) or Dielectric
Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Audio System.............................................. 268
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 296
Backglass Antenna................................... 300
Care of Your CD Player........................... 299
Care of Your CDs.................................... 299
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 296
Radio with CD......................................... 273
Setting the Time...................................... 269
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 296
Understanding Radio Reception............... 298
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 300
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 372
Operation................................................. 122
B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 300
Battery........................................................ 390
Electric Power Management..................... 201
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 199
Inadvertent Power Saver.......................... 202
Load Management................................... 200
Run-Down Protection............................... 202
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 324Brake
Emergencies............................................ 309
Parking.................................................... 125
Brakes........................................................ 387
Panic Assist............................................. 312
System Warning Light.............................. 229
Braking....................................................... 306
Braking in Emergencies............................... 309
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 117
Bulb Replacement....................................... 400
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 397
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 400
Buying New Tires........................................ 420
C
Calibration.......................... 18,132, 134, 136
California Fuel............................................. 356
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 354
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 460
Carbon Monoxide..............106, 130, 328, 342
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 443
Your CD Player........................................ 299
Your CDs ................................................. 299
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N
Navigation System, Privacy......................... 501
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 296
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 117
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts................................... 476
O
Odometer.................................................... 224
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 315
Oil
Engine..................................................... 365
Pressure Light.......................................... 237
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 368
Older Children, Restraints............................. 42
Online Owner Center................................... 485
OnStar, Privacy........................................... 501
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 139
Operation, Universal Home
Remote System..............................144, 148
Other Warning Devices................................ 164
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 217Outlets
Accessory Power..................................... 208
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror........................ 138
Convex Mirror.......................................... 138
Curb View Assist Mirror........................... 138
Heated Mirrors......................................... 138
Power Foldaway Mirrors........................... 137
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 379
Owner Checks and Services....................... 471
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 447
Panic Brake Assist...................................... 312
Parade Dimming.......................................... 200
Park Aid...................................................... 202
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 126
Shifting Out of......................................... 129
Parking
Assist....................................................... 202
Brake....................................................... 125
Over Things That Burn............................ 129
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