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320 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
(1) 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.
(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed. (4)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0245.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(6) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0253.
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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 and perform Required Services. Check
engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change
engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@@@
Change automatic transmission fluid.@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coils. (3.6L LFX
V6 engine)@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coils. (3.6L LF3
twin turbo V6 engine)@ @
Replace rear axle fluid, if equipped with limited-slip
differential.@@@
Replace rear axle fluid, except limited-slip
differential.@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11354412) -
2018 - crc - 11/16/17
322 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) 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.
(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed. (4)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0245.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(6) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0253.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
0 307.
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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Rear Differential LSD Fluid (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). Add Limited Slip Additive (GM Part No. 88900330, in Canada 00992694).
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19256084, in Canada 19256085). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3.6L (LF3) 22989313 A3180C
3.6L (LFX) 20972655 A3175C
Engine Oil Filter
3.6L (LF3) 19330000 PF63E
3.6L (LFX) 19330000 PF63E
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13356914 CF184
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TECHNICAL DATA 331
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 3.6L (LF3) 9.8 L 10.4 qt
3.6L (LFX) 7.1 L 7.5 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L (LF3) 6.6 L 7.0 qt
3.6L (LFX) 5.7 L 6.0 qt
Fuel Tank
Front-Wheel Drive 70.0 L 18.5 gal
All-Wheel Drive 74.0 L 19.5 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y110 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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INDEX 361
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 130
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 230
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 260
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 263
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 236
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 124
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Overheated Protection
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Engine Oil
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 153
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 158
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 155
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Flat Tire (cont'd)
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 243
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 215
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 134
Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 223
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
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Lumbar Adjustment (cont'd)Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
M
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 128
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . 46
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Mirrors (cont'd)
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 276
N
Navigation OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
OnStar Additional Information . . . . 353
OnStar Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
OnStar Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
OnStar Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection . . . 250
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Parking Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 81