2009 CADILLAC CTS towing

(n)If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 (Code V) engine,
replace the engine air cleaner filter every 40,000 miles
(64 000 km).
(o)Drain, flush, and refill clutch hydraulic system at a
regular maintenance service every two years. This
service can be complex; you should have your
dealer/retailer perform this service. Change fluid every
25,000 miles (40 000 km) if the vehicle is used for
high performance operation.
(p)Drain, flush, and refill intercooler system. This service
can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer
perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-32.
(q)Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation. Check to be sure vent hose
is unobstructed, clear, and free of debris. During any
maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean
mud and dirt from the underbody, care should be taken
to not directly spray the transfer case output seals.
High pressure water can overcome the seals and
contaminate the transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid
will decrease the life of the transfer case and should
be replaced.(r)Change transfer case fluid if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as high performance operation or taxi,
police, or delivery service.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure vehicle safety,
dependability, and emission control performance. Your
dealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to the
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14.
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Cadillac Technician Roadside Service
(U.S. only)
Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an
auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac
owner in the United States with the advantage of
contacting a Cadillac advisor and, where available, a
Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide
on-site service.
A dealer technician will travel to your location within a
30 mile radius of a participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car
towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership. Each
technician travels with a specially equipped service
vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and
tools required to handle most roadside repairs.
Services Not Included in Roadside
Assistance
Impound towing caused by violation of any laws.
Legal nes.
Mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Towing or services for vehicles driven on a
non-public road or highway.
Services Specic to Canadian
Purchased Vehicles
Fuel delivery:Reimbursement is approximately
$5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be
restricted. Propane and other fuels are not
provided through this service.
Lock-Out Service:Vehicle registration is required.
Trip Routing Service:Limit of six requests per year.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a
copy of the repair orders are required. Once
authorization has been received, the Roadside
Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements
and explain how to receive payment.
Alternative Service:If assistance cannot be
provided right away, the Roadside Assistance
advisor may give you permission to get local
emergency road service. You will receive payment,
up to $100, after sending the original receipt to
Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for parts and labor for
repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner
responsibility.
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If a Crash Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash.
Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all
right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else
in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
If there has been an injury, call emergency services
for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all
matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle
only if its position puts you in danger or you are
instructed to move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested information
to police and other parties involved in the crash.
Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame
of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will
help guard against post-crash legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Service on page 7-7for
more information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the
towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the
tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name,
the service’s name, and the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is
towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance
information and registration if you keep these items
in your vehicle.
Gather the important information you will need from
the other driver. Things like name, address, phone
number, driver’s license number, vehicle license
plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN), insurance company and
policy number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from the
scene of the crash. They will walk you through the
information they will need. If they ask for a police
report, phone or go to the police department
headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of
the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces
with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be
necessary. This is especially true if there are no
injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your
vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer/retailer
or a private collision repair facility to x the damage,
make sure you are comfortable with them.
Remember, you will have to feel comfortable
with their work for a long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and
make sure you understand what work will be
performed on your vehicle. If you have a question,
ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome
this opportunity.
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Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-49
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-37
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-29
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-67
Passing.........................................................4-11
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Phone
Bluetooth
®................................................3-113
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-17
Electrical System.......................................5-115
Lumbar and Side Bolsters.............................. 1-6
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-6
Retained Accessory.....................................2-33
Seat ............................................................ 1-5
Steering Fluid.............................................5-40
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-7
Windows....................................................2-23
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar .......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-17
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-86
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................3-113
Reception.................................................3-127
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-126
Rainsense™ Wipers........................................3-10
Reading Lamps..............................................3-21
Rear Axle......................................................5-52
Limited-Slip.................................................. 4-9
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-18
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-52
Reclining Seatbacks........................................1-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-26
Remote, Keyless Access System........................ 2-8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-6
Remote Vehicle Start.......................................2-14
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-99
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Tires (cont.)
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-99
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-73
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-71
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-99
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-98
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-104
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...................5-86
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-63
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-82
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-82
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-77
Winter Tires................................................5-62
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-26
Towing a Trailer..................................4-27, 4-28
Your Vehicle...............................................4-26
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-6
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.................................... 4-9Traction (cont.)
Magnetic Ride Control................................... 4-8
Stabilitrak
®System........................................ 4-6
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-29
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-29
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-38
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-36
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-40
Trip Odometers..............................................3-33
Trunk............................................................2-19
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............2-54
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-80
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-60
Operation...................................................2-60
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-38
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