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420 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be
obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See
Cooling System 0343.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0336.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer.
Manual Transmission DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Rear Axle/Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) See your dealer. Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) See your dealer. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
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ONSTAR 445
updates require a corresponding
service plan. Features vary by region
and model. Features are subject to
change. For more information, see
my.cadillac.com/learn or press
Q.
Or
.Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
.Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an Advisor to:
.Verify account information or
update contact information.
.Get driving directions.
.Receive a Diagnostic check of the
vehicle's key operating systems.
.Receive Roadside Service.
.Manage Wi-Fi Settings, if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
.Get help for an emergency.
.Be a Good Samaritan or respond to
an AMBER Alert.
.Get assistance in severe weather or
other crisis situations and find
evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active
safety and security plan. With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor who
is immediately connected in to the
vehicle to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and relay
important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis. With Roadside Service, Advisors can
locate a nearby service provider to
help with a flat tire, a battery jump,
or an empty gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
.With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block the
vehicle from being restarted.
.With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work with
law enforcement to gradually slow
the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the vehicle.
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452 CONNECTED SERVICES
.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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458 INDEX
Headlamps (cont'd)High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 137
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 231
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 48
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . 171
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Indicator
Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Indicator (cont'd)
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 98
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 143
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 394
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Lamps Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 137
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 137 Lamps (cont'd)
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . 80
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Light
Performance Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Automatic Vehicle Hold . . . . . . . . . . 110
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INDEX 461
ProgramCourtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 437
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353, 394, Back Cover
Publication Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
R
RadioHD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . 152
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 440
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rear Cross Traffic Alert System . . . 304
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 296
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Recognition
Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Recorder
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 399
Reimbursement Program, GM
Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Reverse Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 301
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ride Control Systems Enhanced TractionSystem (ETS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 430
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153