Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) -
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280 Vehicle Care 5. Replace the pressure cap
tightly.
6. Verify coolant level after the
engine is shut off and the
coolant is cold. If necessary,
repeat coolant fill procedure
Steps 1 – 6.
If the coolant still is not at the
proper level when the system
cools down again, see your
dealer.
CautionIf the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and
possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators
to warn of the engine overheating.
There is an engine coolant
temperature gauge and an engine
coolant temperature warning light on the instrument cluster. See Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 128
and Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light 0 137 . The vehicle
may also display a message on the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Engine Cooling System
Messages 0 149 .
If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears,
get service help right away. See
Roadside Service 0 364 .
If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface. Then
check to see if the engine cooling
fan is running. If the engine is
overheating, the fan should be
running. If it is not, do not continue
to run the engine. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Running the engine without
coolant may cause damage or a
fire. Vehicle damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
{ WarningSteam 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.
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
Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) -
2016 - crc - 11/6/15
292 Vehicle Care Number Usage
20 High-beam
headlamp relay
21 A/C clutch
22 –
23 Coolant heater
control module
24 Coolant pump
25 Coolant pump relay
26 HI fuel
27 Steering
column lock
28 Rear heated seats
29 Front heated seats
30 –
31 LED LGT BAT
32 A/C control
module/ –
33 AIR solenoid
34 –
35 Engine control
module Number Usage
36 Engine control
module 2
37 Coolant pump/
Ignition coils – odd
38 Ignition coils – even/
Non walk 2
39 Non walk
40 Instrument cluster
41 –
42 Fuel pump power
module
43 Instrument panel
body/Ignition
44 Aeroshutter
45 Washer
46 Front sensor
47 Left cornering LED
48 AIR solenoid relay
49 Air pump relay
50 Engine control
module relay
51 Wiper speed relay Number Usage
52 Wiper control relay
53 Headlamp control
relay
54 –
55 –
56 Air pump
57 –
58 Instrument panel
electronic center
59 –
60 ABS pump
61 Front wiper
62 Headlamp leveling
63 Electric brake
booster module
64 –
65 –
66 Transfer case
control module
67 Electric brake
booster
Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) -
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Service and Maintenance 345a year and the oil life system must
be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 272 .
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation 0 313 .
.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil 0 270 and Engine Oil Life
System 0 272 .
.
Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0 277 .
.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0 281 . .
Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0 333 . Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade
Replacement 0 286 .
.
Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0 306 .
.
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0 312 .
.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter 0 273 .
.
Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0 333 .
.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0 333 .
.
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 0 75 .
.
Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks. .
Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
.
Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0 333 .
.
Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0 285 .
.
Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check 0 285 .
.
Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism
Check 0 286 .
.
Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
.
Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. See your
dealer if service is required.
.
Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof 0 55 .
