Black plate (4,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
11-4 Service and Maintenance
.Engine air cleaner filter
inspection. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16.
.Brake system inspection (or
every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
.Steering and suspension
inspection. Visual inspection for
damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear.
.Body hinges and latches, key
lock cylinders, folding seat
hardware, and sunroof
(if equipped) lubrication. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
on page 11‑7. More
frequent lubrication may be
required when the vehicle is
exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth makes them last
longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
.Restraint system component
check. See Safety System
Check on page 3‑28.
.Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.
.Exhaust system and nearby heat
shields inspection for loose or
damaged components.
Additional Required Services
Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles
.Rotate tires. Tires should be
rotated every 12 000 km/
7,500 miles. See Tire Rotation
on page 10‑81.
At Each Fuel Stop
.Engine oil level check. See
Engine Oil on page 10‑11.
.Engine coolant level check. See
Engine Coolant on page 10‑19.
.Windshield washer fluid level
check. See Washer Fluidon
page 10‑26. Once a Month
.Tire inflation check. See
Tire
Pressure on page 10‑74.
.Tire wear inspection. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑80.
.Sunroof track and seal
inspection, if equipped. See
Sunroof (Sedan and Wagon)
on
page 2‑32or Sunroof (Coupe)on page 2‑34.
Once a Year
.See Starter Switch Checkon
page 10‑32.
.See Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control Function
Check on page 10‑33.
.See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10‑33.
.See Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Checkon
page 10‑33.
.Accelerator pedal check for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
