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Cadillac CT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15283641) -
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408 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The Tire Rotation and Required
Services are the responsibility of the
vehicle owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy, and
reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more frequent
checks and services. The Additional
Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits0228.
.Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (LSY 2.0L L4
Turbo Engine) 0311 or
Recommended Fuel (L3B 2.7L L4
Turbo and LF4 3.6L V6 Twin Turbo
Engines) 0311. Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause serious
injury. Perform maintenance work
only if the required information,
proper tools, and equipment are
available. If they are not, see your
dealer to have a trained technician
do the work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0324.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. See Engine
Oil 0331.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0370.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0376.
.Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0343.
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)

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 409
since the last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life System0333.
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 Rotation0376.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil0331 and
Engine Oil Life System 0333.
.If equipped, 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 0335.
If the vehicle is not equipped with
the engine air filter life system,
inspect the engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0336.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0338.
.Check windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0343.
.Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0370.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 376.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0397.
.Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots,
loose or missing parts, or signs of
wear at least once a year. See
Exterior Care 0397.
.Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
.Visually inspect halfshafts and drive
shafts for excessive wear, lubricant
leaks, and/or damage including:
tube dents or cracks, constant
velocity joint or universal joint
looseness, cracked or missing boots,
loose or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness, loose or
missing fasteners, and axle seal
leaks.
.Check restraint system components.
See Safety System Check 047.

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 411
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal12 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 k m/150,000 mi
Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and
perform Required Services. (1) Check engine oil level
and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter,
if needed.
If equipped, check engine air filter life percentage
and status. Change engine air filter, if needed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2)@ @@@@@
If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air
filter life system, replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@ @@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or
boots.@ @
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
AWD. (4)@
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with limited slip
differential. (4)@@@
Change rear axle fluid, without limited slip
differential. (4)@
Change front axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (4)@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8)
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Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (9)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (10)

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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, if recommended for the vehicle, and
perform Required Services. (1) Check engine oil level
and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter,
if needed.
If equipped, check engine air filter life percentage
and status. Change engine air filter, if needed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2)@ @@@@@
If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air
filter life system, replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@ @@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or
boots.@ @
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
AWD. (4)@@@
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with limited slip
differential. (4)@@@
Change rear axle fluid, without limited slip
differential. (4)@ @
Change front axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (4)@@@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (9)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (10)

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 415
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 0417 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. Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that
there are no cracks or leaks. With a
multi-point inspection, your dealer
can inspect the hoses and advise if
replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage. The
brake lamps need to be checked
periodically to ensure that they light
when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can check the lamps and
note any concerns.

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CONNECTED SERVICES 449
Connections
The following services help with
staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords for
the Wi-Fi hotspot and myCadillac
mobile app. Make these passwords
different from each other and use a
combination of letters and numbers
to increase the security.
.Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier). This is
your network’s name that is visible
to other wireless devices. Choose a
unique name and avoid family
names or vehicle descriptions.
Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the
Internet and web content at 4G LTE
speed. Up to seven mobile devices can
be connected. A data plan is required.
Use the in-vehicle controls only when
it is safe to do so. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
information, press
=to open the
OnStar app on the infotainment
display, then select Wi-Fi Hotspot.
On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or
Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some vehicles,
the connection type (no Internet
connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good,
excellent). The LTE icon shows
connection to Wi-Fi. It is possible
that the icon may not illuminate
even though the vehicle has an
active connection.
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR to
connect with an Advisor. On some
vehicles, the SSID and password
can be changed in the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile devices.
Manage data usage by turning Wi-Fi
on or off on your mobile device, by
using the myCadillac mobile app, or by contacting an OnStar Advisor.
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.

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454 INDEX
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
DiagnosticsConnected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 427
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253, 349
Driver
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 293
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109, 112
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 106
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Driving (cont'd)
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 225
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Track Events and
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 102
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 321
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 355
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 358
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 326
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 97
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . 335
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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INDEX 457
LightPerformance Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Automatic Vehicle Hold . . . . . . . . . . 103
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 130
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Lights (cont'd)
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . 66
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . 99
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248, 249
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Massage Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Matching Active Rev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Media
Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . 147
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . 25