2011 CADILLAC CTS power steering fluid

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Introduction v
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M:This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual
for additional instructions or
information.
*: This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
information. Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9:
Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.: Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
(: Heated Steering Wheel
j:LATCH System Child
Restraints
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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5-2 Instruments and Controls
Anti-Theft Alarm SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-43
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-44
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-45
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-45
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . 5-53
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
1. Pull the lever down to adjust the
steering wheel.
2. Move the steering wheel up, down, backward or forward.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Power Tilt Wheel
For vehicles with the power tilt
wheel, the control is on the left side
of the steering column.
.Push the control up or down to
tilt the steering wheel up
or down.
.Push the control forward or
rearward to move the steering
wheel toward the front or rear of
the vehicle.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

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Vehicle Care 10-1
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Engine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-14
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-16
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-24
Overheated Engine
Protection
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . 10-26
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-32
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-33
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
High Intensity Discharge(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
License Plate Lamp (Coupe
and Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
License Plate Lamp (Wagon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS Coupe and
Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS V Coupe and
Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon) . . . . . . . 10-50
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS V Wagon) . . . . . 10-54

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Vehicle Care 10-7
A. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluidon
page 10‑26.
B. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan)
on page 10‑42orEngine
Compartment Fuse Block (CTS
V Coupe and Sedan)
on
page 10‑46or Engine
Compartment Fuse Block (CTS
Wagon)
on page 10‑50or
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS V Wagon)
on
page 10‑54.
C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting
on
page 10‑112. D. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.
See Jump Starting
on
page 10‑112.
E. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. See Passenger
Compartment Air Filter
on
page 8‑6.
F. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
on
page 10‑19.
G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover). See
Power Steering Fluid
on
page 10‑26.
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑11. I. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of
View). See Engine Oil
on
page 10‑11.
J. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped) (Not Shown). See
Hydraulic Clutch on page 10‑15.
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir (Out of View). See
Brakes on page 10‑27.
L. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10‑19.
M. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
on
page 10‑16.

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Vehicle Care 10-9
A. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluidon
page 10‑26.
B. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan)
on page 10‑42orEngine
Compartment Fuse Block (CTS
V Coupe and Sedan)
on
page 10‑46or Engine
Compartment Fuse Block (CTS
Wagon)
on page 10‑50or
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS V Wagon)
on
page 10‑54.
C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting
on
page 10‑112. D. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.
See Jump Starting
on
page 10‑112.
E. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Oil
on
page 10‑11.
F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑11.
G. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. See Passenger
Compartment Air Filter
on
page 8‑6.
H. Intercooler System Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
on
page 10‑19.
I. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
on
page 10‑19. J. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir
(If Equipped) (Not Shown). See
Hydraulic Clutch on page 10‑15.
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brakes
on
page 10‑27.
L. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10‑19.
M. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover). See
Power Steering Fluid
on
page 10‑26.
N. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
on
page 10‑16.

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10-26 Vehicle Care
Power Steering Fluid
SeeEngine Compartment Overviewon page 10‑6for the location of the
power steering fluid reservoir.
When to Check Power Steering
Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering fluid unless
you suspect there is a leak in the
system or you hear an unusual
noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering
Fluid
To check the power steering fluid:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be between the
HOT and COLD marks. If necessary,
add only enough fluid to bring the
level between the marks.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to
use, see Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
on page 11‑7. Always
use the proper fluid.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When adding windshield washer
fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read
the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If you will be operating
your vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below freezing,
use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
FLUID message will appear on the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
when the fluid level is low. See
Washer Fluid Messages
on
page 5‑45for more information.

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Service and Maintenance 11-7
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil The engine requires a special oil meeting the dexos™
specification. Look
for and use only an oil that meets the dexos™ specification. For the proper
viscosity, see Engine Oil on page 10‑11.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10‑19.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in
Canada 88862807).
Windshield Washer Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Hydraulic Clutch System DOT 4 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in
Canada 88901244).
Manual Transmission (CTS) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. U.S. 88862475, in
Canada 88862476).
Manual Transmission (CTS-V) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800, in
Canada 88861801).
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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INDEX i-5
Engine (cont.)Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Cooling System Messages . . . 5-35
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 9-25
Speed Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 9-19
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-17
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-2
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-4
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90
Flat Tire, Changing . . . . . . . . . .10-102
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-127
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-15
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . 10-38, 6-5
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . 3-12
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . 9-48
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . 9-48
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Requirements, California . . . . . 9-48
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Fuel Economy Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23