2023 CADILLAC CT5 gasoline

Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500419) -
2023 - CRC - 5/10/22
248 Driving and Operating
Caution
During a first time track or
racing event, high axle
temperatures can occur.
Damage could be caused to
the axle and would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not drive as
long or as fast the first time
the vehicle is driven on the
track or raced.
.The axle lubricant should be
replaced with new lubricant.
.On vehicles without a
differential cooler, additional
cooling capacity is required
for continuous competitive
driving. The V-Series
Blackwing has a differential
cooler, so no additional
cooling capacity is
necessary.
Engine OilCaution
If the vehicle is used for
track events and
competitive driving, the
engine may use more oil
than it would with normal
use. Low oil levels can
damage the engine. Check
the oil level often and
maintain the proper level.
See Engine Oil 0383.
Check the oil level often during
track events and competitive
driving, and keep the oil level
at or near the upper mark. See
“Checking the Engine Oil" in
Engine Oil 0383.
Fuel
Use premium unleaded
gasoline with a posted octane
rating of 93 at a track event.
Unleaded gasoline with a
posted octane rating of 91 may be used, but
performance will be degraded.
See Prohibited Fuels
0361.
Automatic or Manual
Transmission Fluid
Have the transmission fluid
set to the track specific oil
level prior to track usage.
Transmission fluid should be
changed after every 15 hours
of track usage. Any
transmission level set or
change should be performed
at the dealer.
Brakes
Battery Disconnect
Disconnect the battery before
servicing the hydraulic brake
system. It is critical to
disconnect the battery before
bleeding the system, replacing
the pads, or any other work.
The battery must be
disconnected to prevent the
brake master cylinder from
pressurizing the hydraulic
system during its automated

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If the remote key is not in
the vehicle, if there is
interference, or if the
remote key battery is low,
a Driver Information
Center (DIC) message will
display. See Remote Key
Operation09.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by pressing
ENGINE START/STOP
immediately after cranking
has ended, can overheat and
damage the cranking motor,
and drain the battery. Wait
at least 15 seconds between
each try, to let the cranking
motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds,
especially in very cold
weather (below −18 °C or
0 °F), it could be flooded
with too much gasoline.
Try pushing the
accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it there, then press ENGINE
START/STOP for up to a
maximum of 15 seconds.
Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to allow
the cranking motor to cool
down. When the engine
starts, let go of the button
and the accelerator. If the
vehicle starts briefly but
then stops again, do the
same thing. This clears the
extra gasoline from the
engine. Do not race the
engine immediately after
starting it. Operate the
engine and transmission
gently until the oil warms
up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Stopping the Engine
If the vehicle has an automatic
transmission, move the shift
lever to P (Park) and press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP on
the instrument panel, until the
engine shuts off. If the shift
lever is not in P (Park), the
engine shuts off and the
ignition goes to accessory
mode. The DIC displays SHIFT
TO PARK. Once the shift lever
is moved to P (Park), the
vehicle turns off.
If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, before getting
out of the vehicle, shift to
1 (First) or R (Reverse) and
apply the parking brake. Then
turn off the ignition off by
pressing ENGINE START/
STOP and release the clutch
pedal when the engine has
stopped.
If the remote key is not
detected inside the vehicle
when it is turned off the DIC
displays a message.
Stop/Start System
If equipped, the Stop/Start
system will shut off the engine
to help conserve fuel. It has
components designed for the
increased number of starts.

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360 Driving and Operating
.Once the SD card is full, the
oldest files will be
overwritten. Saved files will
not be overwritten.
To Delete Data : Remove the
SD card from the vehicle and
insert into a PC to manually
delete the file.
Video player unavailable can
occur if:
.No SD card is present.
.An empty SD card is present.
.The video files are the
wrong format.
.The video files are corrupt.
.The SD card is full.
.There is a system error.
Other files should not be
stored on the same SD card as
the surround vision recorder
files. Storing other files on the
same card may increase
recording start up and
playback time or result in a
loss of data. An error message
may be displayed if no surround vision recorded
video file is available for
playback.
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel
GM recommends the use of
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline
to keep the engine clean,
reduce engine deposits, and
maintain optimal vehicle
performance. Look for the
TOP TIER Logo or see
www.toptiergas.com for a list
of TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline marketers and
applicable countries.
Recommended Fuel
(LSY 2.0L L4 Engine)
Premium unleaded gasoline
meeting ASTM specification
D4814 with a posted octane
rating (R+M)/2 of 91 or greater
is recommended. If unavailable,
unleaded gasoline with a
posted octane rating of
87 may be used, but will result

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Driving and Operating 361
in reduced performance and
driveability. If heavy knocking
is heard when using gasoline
rated at 91 or greater, the
engine needs service.
Do not use any fuel labeled
E85 or FlexFuel. Do not use
gasoline with ethanol levels
greater than 15% by volume.
Recommended Fuel
(LGY 3.0L V6 and
LT4 6.2L V8 Engines)
Premium unleaded gasoline
meeting ASTM specification
D4814 with a posted octane
rating (R+M)/2 of 91 or greater
is required. The use of the
correct fuel is an important
part of the proper
maintenance of the vehicle
and a condition of the vehiclewarranty. If heavy knocking is
heard when using gasoline
rated at 91 or greater, the
engine needs service.
Do not use any fuel labeled
E85 or FlexFuel. Do not use
gasoline with ethanol levels
greater than 15% by volume.
Prohibited Fuels
Caution
Do not use fuels with any of
the following conditions;
doing so may damage the
vehicle and void its
warranty:
.For vehicles that are not
FlexFuel, fuel labeled
greater than 15% ethanol
by volume, such as
mid-level ethanol blends
(16–50% ethanol), E85,
or FlexFuel.
.Fuel with any amount of
methanol, methylal,
ferrocene, and aniline.
These fuels can corrode
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Caution (Continued)
metal fuel system parts or
damage plastic and rubber
parts.
.Fuel containing metals
such as
methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT), which can damage
the emissions control
system and spark plugs.
.Fuel with a posted octane
rating of less than the
recommended fuel. Using
this fuel will lower fuel
economy and
performance, and may
decrease the life of the
emissions catalyst.
Fuels in Foreign
Countries
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico
post fuel octane ratings in
anti-knock index (AKI). For fuel
not to use in a foreign country,
see Prohibited Fuels 0361.

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Fuel Additives
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline
is highly recommended for use
with your vehicle. If your
country does not have TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline, add
ACDelco Fuel System
Treatment Plus−Gasoline to
the vehicle’s gasoline fuel tank
at every oil change or
15 000 km (9,000 mi),
whichever occurs first. TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline and
ACDelco Fuel System
Treatment Plus−Gasoline will
help keep your vehicle’s
engine fuel deposit free and
performing optimally.
Filling the Tank
An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates which side of the
vehicle the fuel door is on. See
Fuel Gauge0120.
{Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires
burn violently and can cause
injury or death.
Follow these guidelines to
help avoid injuries to you
and others:
.Read and follow all the
instructions on the fuel
pump island.
.Turn off the engine when
refueling.
.Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.
.Do not leave the fuel
pump unattended.
.Avoid using electronic
devices while refueling.
.Do not re-enter the
vehicle while pumping fuel.
.Keep children away from
the fuel pump and never
let children pump fuel.
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Warning (Continued)
.Before touching the fill
nozzle, touch a metallic
object to discharge static
electricity from your body.
.Fuel can spray out if the
fill nozzle is inserted too
quickly. This spray can
happen if the tank is
nearly full, and is more
likely in hot weather. Insert
the fill nozzle slowly and
wait for any hiss noise to
stop before beginning to
flow fuel.
If equipped, the fuel door
unlocks when the vehicle
doors are unlocked. See
Remote Key Operation 09.

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Warning (Continued)
others could be badly
burned and the vehicle could
be damaged.
3. Remove and clean the funnel adapter and return
it to the storage location.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{Warning
Never fill a portable fuel
container while it is in the
vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel
vapor. You or others could
be badly burned and the
vehicle could be damaged.
To help avoid injury to you
and others:
.Dispense fuel only into
approved containers.
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Warning (Continued)
.Do not fill a container
while it is inside a vehicle,
in a vehicle's trunk, in a
pickup bed, or on any
surface other than the
ground.
.Bring the fill nozzle in
contact with the inside of
the fill opening before
operating the nozzle.
Maintain contact until
filling is complete.
.Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.
.Avoid using electronic
devices while
pumping fuel.
Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information
Only use towing equipment
that has been designed for the
vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance
with preparing the vehicle to
tow a trailer. Read the entire
section before towing a trailer.
To tow a disabled vehicle, see
Transporting a Disabled
Vehicle
0455. To tow the
vehicle behind another vehicle
such as a motor home, see
Recreational Vehicle Towing
0 457.
When towing with the 2.0L L4
engine, only use unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating
of 89 or higher. Using gasoline
with a lower octane rating
while towing may damage the
engine and may not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty. See Recommended
Fuel (LSY 2.0L L4 Engine)
0 360 or
Recommended Fuel (LGY 3.0L
V6 and LT4 6.2L V8 Engines)
0 361.

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Vehicle Care 437
When It Is Time for
New Tires
Factors, such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds,
vehicle loading, and road
conditions affect the wear
rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one
way to tell when it is time for
new tires. Treadwear
indicators appear when the
tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
or less of tread remaining. See
Tire Inspection0435 and
Tire Rotation 0435. The rubber in tires ages over
time. This also applies to the
spare tire, if the vehicle has
one, even if it is never used.
Multiple factors including
temperatures, loading
conditions, and inflation
pressure maintenance affect
how fast aging takes place.
GM recommends that tires,
including the spare if
equipped, be replaced after six
years, regardless of tread
wear. To identify the age of a
tire, use the tire manufacture
date, which is the last four
digits of the DOT Tire
Identification Number (TIN)
molded into one side of the
tire sidewall. The last four
digits of the TIN indicate the
tire manufactured date. The
first two digits represent the
week and the last two digits,
the year. For example, the
third week of the year 2020
would have a 4-digit DOT date
of 0320. Week 01 is the first
full week (Sunday through
Saturday) of each year.
Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored
normally mounted on a parked
vehicle. Park a vehicle that will
be stored for at least a month
in a cool, dry, clean area away
from direct sunlight to slow
aging. This area should be free
of grease, gasoline, or other
substances that can
deteriorate rubber.
Parking for an extended
period can cause flat spots on
the tires that may result in
vibrations while driving. When
storing a vehicle for at least a
month, remove the tires or
raise the vehicle to reduce the
weight from the tires.
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and
matched specific tires for
the vehicle. The original
equipment tires installed
were designed to meet
General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria