Black plate (7,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-7
A. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑25.
B. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan)
on page 10‑40 orEngine
Compartment Fuse Block
(CTS V Coupe and Sedan) on
page 10‑44 orEngine
Compartment Fuse Block
(CTS Wagon) on page 10‑47 or
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS V Wagon) on
page 10‑51.
C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on
page 10‑104. D. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.
See Jump Starting on
page 10‑104.
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 10‑18.
G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on
page 10‑24.
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑10. I. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of
View). See Engine Oil on
page 10‑10.
J. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped) (Not Shown). See
Hydraulic Clutch on page 10‑14.
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir (Out of View).
See Brakes on page 10‑26.
L. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10‑18.
M. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑15.
Black plate (9,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-9
A. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑25.
B. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan)
on page 10‑40 orEngine
Compartment Fuse Block
(CTS V Coupe and Sedan) on
page 10‑44 orEngine
Compartment Fuse Block
(CTS Wagon) on page 10‑47 or
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS V Wagon) on
page 10‑51.
C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on
page 10‑104.
D. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting on
page 10‑104.
E. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Oil on
page 10‑10.
F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑10. G. Passenger Compartment Air
Filter. See Passenger
Compartment Air Filter on
page 8‑6.
H. Intercooler System Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on
page 10‑18.
I. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑18.
J. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped) (Not Shown). See
Hydraulic Clutch on page 10‑14.
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brakes on
page 10‑26.
L. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10‑18.
M. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover). See
Power Steering Fluid on
page 10‑24.
N. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑15.Engine Cover
Engine Cover (CTS)
To remove:
1. Remove the oil fill cap (A).
2. Raise the right front corner of
the engine cover (B) to release it
from the ball stud.
3. Pull the engine cover (B) forward to slide the rear tabs (C) out from
under the retainers.
Black plate (19,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-19
What to Use
{WARNING
Adding only plain water or some
other liquid to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water
and other liquids, can boil before
the proper coolant mixture will.
The coolant warning system is set
for the proper coolant mixture.
With plain water or the wrong
mixture, the engine could get too
hot but you would not get the
overheat warning. The engine
could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Use a
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and DEX-COOL coolant.
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
coolant. If using this mixture,
nothing else needs to be added. This mixture:
.Gives freezing protection down
to
−37°C (−34°F), outside
temperature.
.Gives boiling protection up to
129°C (265°F), engine
temperature.
.Protects against rust and
corrosion.
.Will not damage aluminum parts.
.Helps keep the proper engine
temperature.
Notice: If an improper coolant
mixture is used, the engine could
overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Too much water in the mixture
can freeze and crack the engine,
radiator, heater core, and other
parts.
Never dispose of engine coolant by
putting it in the trash, pouring it on
the ground, or into sewers, streams,
or bodies of water. Have the coolant changed by an authorized service
center, familiar with legal
requirements regarding used
coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and your
health.
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the coolant
level.
The engine coolant reservoir is
located in the engine compartment
on the driver side of the vehicle.
See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑6.
Check to see if coolant is visible in
the surge tank. If the coolant inside
the surge tank is boiling, do not do
anything else until it cools down.
If coolant is visible but the coolant
level is not at or above the FULL
COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture
of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant
surge tank, but be sure the cooling
system is cool before this is done.
Black plate (26,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-26 Vehicle Care
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.
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
the tank is full. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10‑6 for reservoir location. Notice
.When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer's instructions
for adding water.
.Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the solution
to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other
parts of the washer system.
Also, water does not clean as
well as washer fluid.
.Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is
very cold. This allows for
fluid expansion if freezing
occurs, which could damage
the tank if it is
completely full.
.Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the windshield
washer. It can damage the
windshield washer system
and paint.
Brakes
This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc
brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be
heard all the time the vehicle is
moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
{WARNING
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
a crash. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
Notice: Continuing to drive with
worn-out brake pads could result
in costly brake repair.
