2023 CADILLAC CT4 coolant level

Cadillac CT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500442) -
2023 - CRC - 5/4/22
378 Vehicle Care
1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0393.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0386.
3. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0384.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0386.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0378.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0378.
7. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0447.
8. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid
0398.
9. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0447. 10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block. See Engine
Compartment Fuse Block
0407.
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 0381.
.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
Overview0373 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.

Cadillac CT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500442) -
2023 - CRC - 5/4/22
388 Vehicle Care
.Helps keep the proper
engine temperature.
Caution
Do not use anything other
than a mix of DEX-COOL
coolant that meets GM
Standard GMW3420 and
clean, drinkable water.
Anything else can cause
damage to the engine
cooling system and the
vehicle, which would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Never dispose of engine
coolant by putting it in the
trash, pouring it on the
ground, or into sewers,
streams, or bodies of water.
Have the coolant changed by
an authorized service center,
familiar with legal
requirements regarding used
coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and
your health.
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the
coolant level.
It is normal to see coolant
moving in the upper coolant
hose return line when the
engine is running. It is also
normal to see bubbles
entering the surge tank
through the small hose.
Check to see if coolant is
visible in the coolant surge
tank. If the coolant inside the
coolant surge tank is boiling,
do not do anything else until it
cools down.
If coolant is visible but the
coolant level is not at or above
the indicated mark, add a
50/50 mixture of clean
drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant.
Be sure the cooling system is
cool before this is done.

Cadillac CT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500442) -
2023 - CRC - 5/4/22
Vehicle Care 389
If no coolant is visible in the
coolant surge tank, add
coolant as follows:
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank
{Warning
Spilling coolant on hot
engine parts can burn you.
Coolant contains ethylene
glycol and it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough.
{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.
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids
from a hot cooling system
are under pressure. Turning
the pressure cap, even a
little, can cause them to
come out at high speed and
you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for
the cooling system and
pressure cap to cool.
Caution
Failure to follow the specific
coolant fill procedure could
cause the engine to
overheat and could cause
system damage. If coolant is
not visible in the surge tank,
contact your dealer.
If no problem is found, check
to see if coolant is visible in
the coolant surge tank.
If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above
the indicated mark, add a
50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant at the
coolant surge tank, but be
sure the cooling system,
including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap, is cool
before you do it.2.0L L4 Engine and 3.6L
V6 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 to low.

Cadillac CT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500442) -
2023 - CRC - 5/4/22
390 Vehicle Care
To use this feature:
1. With a cold system, addcoolant to the indicated
line on the surge tank.
2. Replace the pressure cap on the surge tank.
3. Activate the service feature:
3.1. Connect the vehicle to a battery charger.
3.2.Turn the ignition to Service Mode. See
Ignition Positions 0261.
3.3.Turn off the air conditioning. 3.4.Set the parking brake.
3.5.At the same time, press
the accelerator and the
brake pedal for
two seconds, then
release.
3.6.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 3.2 –3.6.
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 3.2 –3.6. 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.
2.7L 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 to low.
To use this feature:
1. With a cold system unscrew the cooling
system air bleeder cap.
If coolant can be seen
through the bleeder move
to Step 3.

Cadillac CT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500442) -
2023 - CRC - 5/4/22
Vehicle Care 391
2. Add coolant through thesurge tank until it is visible
through the air bleeder.
3. Replace the cooling system air bleeder cap.
4. Add coolant to the indicated line on the
surge tank.
5. Replace the pressure cap on the surge tank.
6. Activate the service feature:
6.1. Connect the vehicle to a battery charger.
6.2.Turn the ignition to Service Mode. See
Ignition Positions 0261.
6.3.Turn off the air conditioning.
6.4.Set the parking brake.
6.5.At the same time, press the accelerator and the
brake pedal for
two seconds, then
release. 6.6.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, carefully remove
the pressure cap, refill
to the indicated line,
replace the pressure
cap, and repeat steps
6.2 –6.6.
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 6.2 –6.6.
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.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to
warn of the engine
overheating.
If the decision is made not to
lift the hood when this
warning appears, get service
help right away. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0487.
If the decision is made to lift
the hood, make sure the
vehicle is parked on a level
surface.
Then check to see if the
engine cooling fan is running.
If the engine is overheating,
the fan should be running. If it
is not, do not continue to run
the engine. Have the vehicle
serviced.