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VEHICLE CARE 285
4.2L V8 Engine
1. Engine Coolant Surge Tankand Pressure Cap (Under
Cover)
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
{Warning
An underhood electric fan can start
up even when the engine is not
running and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge
tank is boiling, do not do anything
else until it cools down. The vehicle
should be parked on a level surface.
The coolant level should be at the
indicated mark on the middle of the
tank. If it is not, the vehicle may have
a leak at the radiator hoses, heater
hoses, radiator, water pump,
or somewhere else in the cooling
system.
{Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts. They
can be very hot and can burn you.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak; all coolant could leak out.
That could cause an engine fire and
can burn you. Fix any leak before
driving the vehicle.
If there seems to be no leak, with the
engine on, check to see if the electric
cooling fan is running. If the engine is
overheating, the fan should be
running. If it is not, the vehicle needs
service. Turn off the engine.
Engine Coolant
The engine cooling system in the
vehicle is filled with a DEX-COOL
engine coolant mixture. This coolant
needs to be checked and replaced at
appropriate intervals. See Maintenance
Schedule 0359.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating, see
Engine Overheating 0288.
What to Use
{Warning
Plain water, or other liquids such as
alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. With plain
water or the wrong mixture, the
engine could get too hot but there
would not be an overheat warning.
The engine could catch fire and you
or others could be burned.
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Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0368.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash
it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic,
or abrasive cleaning agents as they
can damage the vehicle's paint,
metal, or plastic parts. If damage
occurs, it would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Approved
cleaning products can be obtained
from your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding
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Caution (Continued)
correct product usage, necessary
safety precautions, and appropriate
disposal of any vehicle care
product.
Caution
Avoid using high-pressure washes
closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the
surface of the vehicle. Use of power
washers exceeding 8 274 kPa
(1,200 psi) can result in damage or
removal of paint and decals.
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this
e
symbol.
This could cause damage that
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If using an automatic car wash, follow
the car wash instructions. The
windshield wiper and rear window
wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Remove any accessories that may be
damaged or interfere with the car
wash equipment.
Rinse the vehicle well, before washing
and after, to remove all cleaning
agents completely. If they are allowed
to dry on the surface, they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces are
damaged, see your dealer to have the
damage assessed and repaired. Foreign
materials such as calcium chloride
and other salts, ice melting agents,
road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys, etc., can damage the
vehicle's finish if they remain on
painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as
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care to thoroughly clean any areas
where mud and other debris can
collect.
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 fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer case
and/or axles and should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to
parts repaired or replaced to restore
corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoidcorrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See
“Finish Care”previously in
this section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can
transfer color to the vehicle’s interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Using a mild soap
solution, immediately remove hand
lotions, sunscreen, and insect
repellent from all interior surfaces or
permanent damage may result. Use cleaners specifically designed for
the surfaces being cleaned to prevent
permanent damage. Apply all cleaners
directly to the cleaning cloth. Do not
spray cleaners on any switches or
controls. Remove cleaners quickly.
Before using cleaners, read and follow
all safety instructions on the label.
While cleaning the interior, open the
doors and windows to get proper
ventilation.
To prevent damage, do not clean the
interior using the following cleaners
or techniques:
.
Never use a razor or any other
sharp object to remove soil from
any interior surface.
. Never use a brush with stiff
bristles.
. Never rub any surface aggressively
or with too much pressure.
. Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with
degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use
approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L
(1 gal) of water. A concentrated
soap solution will create streaks
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Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. SeeEngine
Oil 0277.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0322.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0329.
. Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0289.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km (600 mi). If driven
under the best conditions, the engine
oil life system may not indicate the
need for vehicle service for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a 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
0280.
Engine Air Filter Change
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL
CHANGE message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced at the
next engine oil change. When the
REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the earliest
convenience. Reset the engine air
filter life system after the engine air
filter is replaced. See Engine Air Filter
Life System 0281.
Air Conditioning Desiccant
(Replace Every Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This
service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and
efficient operation of the air
conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
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 Rotation0329.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter,
and reset oil life system. See
Engine Oil 0277 and
Engine Oil Life System 0280.
. If equipped with the engine air
filter life system, check the air
filter life percentage. If necessary,
replace the engine air filter and
reset the engine air filter life
system. See Engine Air Filter Life
System 0281. If the vehicle is not
equipped with the engine air filter
life system, inspect the engine air
cleaner filter. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter 0282.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0284.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0289.
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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 Rotation0329.
(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) 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.
(5)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0284.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(7) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0291.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0295.
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0296.
(10) Replace air conditioning
desiccant every seven years.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
0 349.
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On some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be
managed from the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
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 Service.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with Cadillac on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myCadillac mobile app information
and compatibility, see my.cadillac.com.
An active OnStar or connected service
plan may be required. A 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.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on your
route, help locate hotels, or book a
room. These services vary by market.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
provides a way to keep up on
maintenance. Capabilities vary by
model. See www.onstar.com for details
and system limitations. Features are
subject to change. For updates on
feature capabilities, see
my.cadillac.com. Message and data
rates may apply.
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404 INDEX
Fuel (cont'd)Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 130
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258, 259
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 298
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 306
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Gauges
Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 119
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Engine Oil Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 118
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Gauges (cont'd)
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Gear Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 357
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 152
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 151
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Heated
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Heated and Ventilated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158, 163
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 177
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 58
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158, 163
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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INDEX 405
InformationPublication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .110, 113
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 343
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Lamps Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 151
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 151 Lamps (cont'd)
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . 91
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Automatic Vehicle Hold . . . . . . . . . . 127
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Lights (cont'd)
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Gear Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 151
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 126
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21