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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 343
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and
perform Required Services. Check engine oil level
and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter,
if needed. (1)@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (3)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (Except 6.2L
V8 Engine) (4)@@@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (6.2L V8 Engine) (4)@@@@@@
2.0L LTG and 3.6L LF3 Engines: Replace spark plugs.
Inspect spark plug wires.@ @
3.6L LFX Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect
spark plug wires.@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
AWD. (5)@@@
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with limited slip
differential. (5)@@@
Change rear axle fluid, without limited slip
differential. (5)@ @
Change front axle fluid, if equipped with limited slip
differential. (5)@@@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (6)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (7)@
Replace brake fluid. (8)
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Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) Vehicles with different size front
and rear tires do not have tire
rotation. See Tire Rotation0307.
(2) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(3) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition. (4)
Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(5) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate
the transfer case fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and should
be replaced.
(6) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0269.
(7) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(8) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0276.Special Application
Services
.
Severe Commercial Use Vehicles
Only: Lubricate chassis
components every oil change.
. Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 329.
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Additional Maintenance
and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services—their trained
dealer technicians know your vehicle
best. Your dealer can also perform a
thorough assessment with a
multi-point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need
attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions to
look for that may indicate services are
required. Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.
To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of cracking
or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the belts and recommend
adjustment or replacement when
necessary. Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial
to safe driving.
.
Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the brakes and recommend
quality parts engineered for the
vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0348 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield washer
fluid levels should be checked at
every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be filled.
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354 TECHNICAL DATA
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L L4 Engine RWD 4.7 L 5.0 qt
2.0L L4 Engine AWD 5.7 L 6.0 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) RWD (without oil cooler) 5.2 L 5.5 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) RWD (with oil cooler) 5.7 L 6.0 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) AWD 6.15 L 6.5 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 6.6 L 7.0 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series) 9.5 L 10.0 qt
Fuel Tank 72 L 19 gal
Transfer Case –AWD 0.8 L 0.8 qt
Rear Axle (with limited slip) 1.2 L 1.3 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling.
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ONSTAR 375
MyCadillac Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myCadillac mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. Cadillac users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S.
market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance. .
Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with Cadillac on social
media.
For myCadillac mobile app
information and compatibility, see
www.my.cadillac.com.
An active OnStar service, compatible
device, factory-installed remote start,
and power locks are required. Data
rates apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock
the doors or sound the horn and flash
the lamps.
OnStar AtYourService
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on your
route, help locate hotels, or book a
room. These services vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service, which
requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=to
open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other vehicles
press
=as follows.
Make a Call
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds: “Call.
Please say the name or number
to call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “1”and the
area code. System responds: “OK,
calling.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
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INDEX 385
Driving (cont'd)Track Events and Competitive . . . 180
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 130
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 251
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 285
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 289
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 256
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 124 Engine (cont'd)
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 194
Engine Oil
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . .250, 251
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 155
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 160
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 157
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 266
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 235
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 134
Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 243
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K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 155
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 155
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . 100 LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Light, Auto Stop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Lighting Adaptive Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Lights
Adaptive Forward Lighting(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Lights (cont'd)
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 155
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 130
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . 95
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 128
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . 48
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 303
N
Navigation OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
OnStar Additional Information . . . . 377
OnStar Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
OnStar Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
OnStar Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Ordering
Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Parking
Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 82
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 254
Performance Data Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161