2022 CADILLAC CT5 battery

Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15268585) -
2022 - CRC - 10/11/21
DRIVING AND OPERATING 255
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
helps prevent a braking skid and
maintain steering while braking hard.
If there is a problem with ABS, this
warning light stays on. SeeAntilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
0 109.
ABS does not change the time needed
to get a foot on the brake pedal and
does not always decrease stopping
distance. If you get too close to the
vehicle ahead, there will not be
enough time to apply the brakes if
that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Always leave enough room ahead to
stop, even with ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the
brake pedal down firmly. Hearing and
feeling ABS operate is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows steering and braking at the
same time. In many emergencies,
steering can help even more than
braking.
Electric Parking Brake
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) can
always be applied, even if the vehicle
is off. In case of insufficient electrical
power, the EPB cannot be applied or released. To prevent draining the
battery, avoid unnecessary repeated
cycles of the EPB.
The system has a red parking brake
status light and an amber service
parking brake warning light. See
Electric Parking Brake Light
0108 and
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
0 109. There are also parking
brake-related Driver Information
Center (DIC) messages.
Before leaving the vehicle, check the
red parking brake status light to
ensure that the parking brake is
applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
2. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The red parking brake status light will
flash and then stay on once the EPB is
fully applied. If the red parking brake
status light flashes continuously, then
the EPB is only partially applied or
there is a problem with the EPB.
A DIC message will display. Release

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Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. SeeMalfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0106.
A device connected to the DLC —
such as an aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device —
may interfere with vehicle systems.
This could affect vehicle operation
and cause a crash. Such devices
may also access information stored
in the vehicle’s systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and would (Continued)
Caution (Continued)
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical
equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing
the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 065 and
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 065.

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VEHICLE CARE 327
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . 339
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . 340
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . 341
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Brake Pad Life System (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . 353
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . 355
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . 355
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . 357
Bulb Replacement
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . 357
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . 359
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 362
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 370 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . 376
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 384
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

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1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.See Washer Fluid 0348.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
0 343.
3. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0341.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0343.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil
0 336.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil
0 336.
7. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0394.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0352.
9. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0394.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0360.

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334 VEHICLE CARE
1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.See Washer Fluid 0348.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
0 343.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil
0 336.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0341.
5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0343.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil
0 336.
7. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0394.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0352.
9. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0394.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0360.

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VEHICLE CARE 335
6.2L V8 Engine
1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0348.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
0 343.
3. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0341. 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil
0 336.
5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0343.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil
0 336. 7. Remote Positive (+) Battery
Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0394.
8. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0352.

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9. Remote Negative (-) BatteryTerminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0394.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0360.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance
and long life, careful attention must
be paid to engine oil. Following these
simple, but important steps will help
protect your investment:
.Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section.
.Check the engine oil level regularly
and maintain the proper oil level.
See “Checking Engine Oil” and
“When to Add Engine Oil” in this
section.
.Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life
System 0338.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with Used
Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially prior
to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick
handle is a loop. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0331 for the
location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may
be hot; it could burn you. Use a
towel or glove to touch the dipstick
handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the oil
level.
Follow these guidelines:
.To get an accurate reading, park the
vehicle on level ground. Check the
engine oil level after the engine has
been off for at least two hours.
Checking the engine oil level on
steep grades or too soon after
engine shutoff can result in
incorrect readings. Accuracy improves when checking a cold
engine prior to starting. Remove the
dipstick and check the level.
.If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is warm,
or at least 30 minutes if the engine
is not warm. Pull out the dipstick,
wipe it with a clean paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the
tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
2.0L L4 Turbo (LSY) Engine
3.0L V6 Twin Turbo (LGY) and 6.2L V8
(LT4) Engines

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2.0L L4 Engine
Automatic Coolant Service Fill
Instructions
The vehicle is equipped with a service
feature that assists with filling and
removing air from the cooling system
after service of components or when
coolant is added after being too low.
To use the service feature:
1. With a cold system, add coolant tothe indicated line on the
surge tank.
2. Replace the pressure cap on the surge tank. To activate the service feature:
1. Connect the vehicle to a battery charger.
2. Turn the ignition on. See Ignition
Positions 0238.
3. Turn off the air conditioning.
4. Set the parking brake.
5. At the same time, press the accelerator and the brake pedal for
two seconds, then release.
6. At the end of the cycle, check the coolant level in the surge tank and
add coolant if it is below the
indicated line. Turn the ignition
off, allow the Electronic Control
Module (ECM) to go to sleep, about
two minutes, and repeat Steps 2–6.
Listen for pump activation and
movement of the control valves while
watching the level of the coolant in
the surge tank. If the tank empties,
turn the ignition off, carefully remove
the pressure cap, refill to the indicated
line, replace the pressure cap, and
repeat Steps 2–6.
The fill and air removal process will
run for approximately 15 minutes.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and engine
damage may occur. Be sure the cap
is properly and tightly secured.
3.0L V6 Engine and 6.2L
V8 Engine
1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling
system, including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap and upper
radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise. If you hear a
hiss, wait for that to stop. This will
allow any pressure still left to be
vented out the discharge hose.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it.