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Black plate (13,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-13
When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on. See
Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑35.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under
the best conditions, the oil life
system might indicate that an oil
change is not necessary for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year
and at this time the system must be
reset. Your dealer has trained
service people who will perform this
work and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly
over the course of an oil drain
interval and keep it at the proper
level.
If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the
system:
1. Using the DIC MENU button,display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑27 andEngine Oil
Messages on page 5‑35.
2. Press the Set/Reset button and hold for two seconds to clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change. The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on with the
engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
The system is reset when the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message is off.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not been reset. Repeat
the procedure.

Black plate (23,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-23
If the coolant is not at the proper
level when the system cools down
again, see your dealer.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has several indicators
to warn of engine overheating.
There are two engine hot messages
that may be displayed in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Engine Cooling System Messages
on page 5‑35for more information.
You may decide not to lift the hood
when one of these warnings appear,
but get service help right away.
See Roadside Service (U.S. and
Canada) on page 13‑7 orRoadside
Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9. If you do decide to lift the hood,
make sure the vehicle is parked
on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, the fan(s)
should be running. If they are not,
do not continue to run the engine
and have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:
Engine damage from
running the engine without
coolant is not covered by the
warranty.
Notice: If the engine catches fire
because of being driven with no
coolant, the vehicle can be badly
damaged. The costly repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
{WARNING
Steam from an overheated engine
can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign of
steam or coolant before you
open the hood.
If you keep driving when the
engine is overheated, the liquids
in it can catch fire. You or others
could be badly burned. Stop the
engine if it overheats, and get out
of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.

Black plate (24,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-24 Vehicle Care
If No Steam Is Coming from
the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
.Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
.Stops after high-speed driving.
.Idles for long periods in traffic.
.Tows a trailer.
If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam:
1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest
fan speed. Open the windows as
necessary. 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine
idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.
If it is safe to do so, pull off the
road, shift to P (Park) or
N (Neutral) and let the
engine idle.
If the temperature overheat gauge
is no longer in the overheat zone
or an overheat warning no longer
displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle slow
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the car in front
of you. If the warning does not come
back on, continue to drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle
right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle
the engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine until it
cools down. Also, see “Overheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode”
next in this section.
Overheated Engine
Protection
Operating Mode
This operating mode allows the
vehicle to be driven to a safe place
in an emergency. Should a hot
engine condition exist, an overheat
protection mode which alternates
firing groups of cylinders helps
prevent engine damage. In this
mode, there is a loss in power
and engine performance. Driving
extended distances and/or towing a
trailer in the overheat protection
mode should be avoided.
Power Steering Fluid
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑6 for the location of the
power steering fluid reservoir.

Black plate (41,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-41
Lift the fuse block cover to access
the fuses.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses and relays
shown.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.
Mini‐Fuses Usage
11 Not Used
19 Antilock Braking
System (ABS)
22 Display
23 Not Used Mini‐Fuses Usage
24 Body Control
Module 1
25 Automatic Forward
Lighting System
(HID Only)
26 Body Control
Module 5

Black plate (45,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-45
Mini‐Fuses Usage11 Not Used
19 Antilock Braking
System (ABS)
22 Display
23 Sunroof Mini‐Fuses Usage
24 Body Control
Module 1
25 Automatic Forward
Lighting System
(HID Only)
26 Body Control
Module 5 Mini‐Fuses Usage
27 Body Control
Module 4
28 Navigation Motor
29 Not Used
30 Transmission
Control Module
Battery
31 Horn
33 Not Used
34 Pedestrian
Protection System
(Export Only)
35 Body Control
Module 3
36 Body Control
Module 2
38 Headlamp Washer
(HID Only)
40 Not Used
41 Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch

Black plate (48,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-48 Vehicle Care
Lift the fuse block cover to access
the fuses.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses and relays
shown.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.
Mini‐Fuses Usage
11 Not Used
19 Antilock Braking
System (ABS)
22 Display
23 Not Used Mini‐Fuses Usage
24 Body Control
Module 1
25 Automatic Forward
Lighting System
(HID Only)
26 Body Control
Module 5

Black plate (52,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-52 Vehicle Care
Mini‐Fuses Usage11 Not Used
19 Antilock Braking
System (ABS)
22 Display
23 Sunroof Mini‐Fuses Usage
24 Body Control
Module 1
25 Automatic Forward
Lighting System
(HID Only)
26 Body Control
Module 5 Mini‐Fuses Usage
27 Body Control
Module 4
28 Navigation Motor
29 Not Used
30 Transmission
Control Module
Battery
31 Horn
33 Not Used
34 Pedestrian
Protection System
(Export Only)
35 Body Control
Module 3
36 Body Control
Module 2
38 Headlamp Washer
(HID Only)
40 Not Used
41 Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch

Black plate (74,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-74 Vehicle Care
and transmits the tire pressure
readings to a receiver located in
the vehicle.
When a low tire pressure condition
is detected, the TPMS illuminates
the low tire pressure warning light
located on the instrument cluster.
If the warning light comes on, stop
as soon as possible and inflate the
tires to the recommended pressure
shown on the tire loading
information label. SeeVehicle
Load Limits on page 9‑11.
A message to check the pressure
in a specific tire displays in the
DIC display screen. The low tire
pressure warning light and the DIC
warning message come at each
ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation
pressure. Using the Driver
Information Center (DIC), tire
pressure levels can be viewed. For
additional information and details
about the DIC operation and
displays see
Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 andTire
Messages on page 5‑43.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
could be an early indicator that the
air pressure is getting low and
needs to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
The Tire and Loading Information
label shows the size of the original
equipment tires and the correct
inflation pressure for the tires when
they are cold. See Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9‑11, for an example
of the Tire and Loading Information
label and its location. Also see Tire
Pressure on page 10‑70. The TPMS can warn about a l
ow tire pressure condition but it
does not replace normal tire
maintenance. See
Tire Inspection
on page 10‑76, Tire Rotation on
page 10‑77 andTires on
page 10‑63.
Notice: Tire sealant materials are
not all the same. A non-approved
tire sealant could damage the
TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor
damage caused by using an
incorrect tire sealant is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always use only the
GM-approved tire sealant
available through your dealer or
included in the vehicle.
Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits
use a GM approved liquid tire
sealant. Using non-approved tire
sealants could damage the TPMS
sensors. See Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit on page 10‑86 for
information regarding the inflator kit
materials and instructions.