2023 CADILLAC XT4 engine

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Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder
reservoir is filled with GM
approved DOT 4 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap.
See Engine Compartment
Overview0331 for the
location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on
a level surface, the brake fluid
level should be between the
minimum and maximum marks
on the brake fluid reservoir.
There are only two reasons
why the brake fluid level in the
reservoir may go down:
.Normal brake lining wear.
When new linings are
installed, the fluid level goes
back up.
.A fluid leak in the brake
hydraulic system. Have the
brake hydraulic system fixed.
With a leak, the brakes will
not work well.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before
removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a
leak. If fluid is added when the
linings are worn, there will be
too much fluid when new
brake linings are installed. Add
or remove fluid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the
brake hydraulic system.
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added, it can spill on the
engine and burn, if the
engine is hot enough. You or
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damaged. Add brake fluid
only when work is done on
the brake hydraulic system.
When the brake fluid falls to a
low level, the brake warning
light comes on. See Brake
System Warning Light 0128.
Brake fluid absorbs water over
time which degrades the
effectiveness of the brake
fluid. Replace brake fluid at the
specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance.
See Maintenance Schedule
0 425.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0429.

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{Warning
The wrong or contaminated
brake fluid could result in
damage to the brake
system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to
a possible injury. Always use
the proper GM approved
brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces,
the paint finish can be
damaged. Immediately wash
off any painted surface.
Battery - North
America
The original equipment battery
is maintenance free. Do not
remove the cap and do not
add fluid.Refer to the replacement
number on the original battery
label when a new battery is
needed. For replacement of
the battery, see your dealer.
The vehicle has an Absorbent
Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt
battery. Installation of a
standard 12-volt battery will
result in reduced 12-volt
battery life.
When using a 12-volt battery
charger on the 12-volt AGM
battery, some chargers have
an AGM battery setting on the
charger. If available, use the
AGM setting on the charger,
to limit charge voltage to
14.8 volts.
{Warning
WARNING:
Battery posts,
terminals and related
accessories can expose you
to chemicals including lead
and lead compounds, which
are known to the State of
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California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 01.
Stop/Start System
This vehicle has a Stop/Start
system to shut off the engine
to help conserve fuel. See
Stop/Start System 0249.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can
burn you and gas that can
explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful.
Always wear eye protection.
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See Jump Starting - North
America0404 for tips on
working around a battery
without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from
the battery to keep the
battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove
the black, negative (−) cable
from the battery or use a
battery trickle charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving
conditions, transfer case fluid
does not require maintenance
unless there is a fluid leak or
unusual noise. If required, have
the transfer case serviced by
your dealer.
Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or
others could be injured and
property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in
front of the vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to
apply the regular brake at
once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with
the vehicle facing downhill.
Keeping your foot on the
regular brake, set the parking
brake.
.To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the
engine running and the
transmission in N (Neutral),
slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking
brake only.
.To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running,
shift to P (Park). Then
release the parking brake
followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your dealer if service
is required.
Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades
should be inspected for wear
or cracking.
It is a good idea to clean or
replace the wiper blade
assembly on a regular basis or
when worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length
and type, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0430.

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Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to
touch the windshield when
no wiper blade is installed
could damage the
windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not allow the
wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
Front Wiper Blade
Replacement
To replace the wiper blade
assembly:1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the
windshield.
2. Lift up on the latch in themiddle of the wiper blade
where the wiper arm
attaches.
3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield far
enough to release it from
the J-hooked end of the
wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement.
Rear Wiper Blade
Replacement
To remove the wiper blade:
1. Put the vehicle inaccessory mode and turn
on the rear windshield
wiper. The wiper will stop
pointing down. See Rear
Window Wiper/Washer
0113.
2. Push ENGINE START/ STOP to turn the
vehicle off.
3. Lift the wiper arm away from the window.
4. Push the release lever (2) to disengage the hook and
push the wiper arm (1) out
of the blade assembly (3).

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5. Push the new bladeassembly securely on the
wiper arm until the release
lever clicks into place.
6. Start the engine and the rear wiper will return to its
normal position.
Windshield
Replacement
HUD System
If equipped, the windshield is
part of the HUD system. If the
windshield must be replaced,
get one that is designed for
HUD or the HUD image may
look out of focus.
Driver Assistance
Systems
When a windshield
replacement is needed and the
vehicle is equipped with a
front-looking camera sensor
for the Driver Assistance
Systems, the windshield must
be installed according to GM
specifications for these systems to work properly. If it
is not, there may be
unexpected behavior and/or
messages from these
systems.
Acoustic Windshield
The vehicle is equipped with
an acoustic windshield. If the
windshield needs to be
replaced, be sure to get an
acoustic windshield so you will
continue to have the benefits
an acoustic windshield can
provide.
Gas Strut(s)
Your vehicle may be equipped
with gas strut(s) to provide
assistance in lifting and
holding open the hood/trunk/
liftgate system in full open
position.
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If the gas struts that hold
open the hood, trunk, and/or
liftgate fail, you or others
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could be seriously injured.
Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service
immediately. Visually inspect
the gas struts for signs of
wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check
to make sure the hood/
trunk/liftgate is held open
with enough force. If struts
are failing to hold the hood/
trunk/liftgate, do not
operate. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang
any objects from gas struts.
Also do not push down or
pull on gas struts. This may
cause damage to the
vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule
0 425.

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2. Locate the fuse puller inthe engine compartment
fuse block.3. Use the fuse puller toremove the fuse from the
top or side, as shown
above.
4. If the fuse must be replaced immediately,
borrow a replacement fuse
with the same amperage
from the fuse block.
Choose a vehicle feature
that is not needed to
safely operate the vehicle.
Repeat Steps 2-3.
5. Insert the replacement fuse into the empty slot of
the blown fuse.
At the next opportunity, see
your dealer to replace the
blown fuse.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may
cause the lamps to go on and
off, or in some cases to remain
off. Have the headlamp wiring
checked right away if the
lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats
due to heavy snow or ice, the
windshield wipers will stop
until the motor cools and will
then restart.
Although the circuit is
protected from electrical
overload, overload due to
heavy snow or ice may cause
wiper linkage damage. Always
clear ice and heavy snow from
the windshield before using
the windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not
snow or ice, be sure to get it
fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the
vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of fuses and circuit breakers.
This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.

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Fuses and circuit breakers
are marked with
their ampere rating. Do not
exceed the
specified amperage rating
when replacing fuses and
circuit breakers. Use of an
oversized fuse or circuit
breaker can result in a
vehicle fire. You and others
could be seriously injured or
killed.
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Installation or use of fuses
that do not meet GM’s
original fuse specifications is
dangerous. The fuses could
fail, and result in a fire. You(Continued)
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or others could be injured or
killed, and the vehicle could
be damaged.
See Accessories and
Modifications 0327 and
General Information 0327.
To check or replace a blown
fuse, see Electrical System
Overload 0352.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is in
the engine compartment, on
the driver side of the vehicle.
Caution
Do not pull the engine
compartment fuse block
lever, since it is intended
only for service purposes.
If pulled, vehicle malfunction
may occur.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it.
Always keep the covers on
any electrical component.

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Fuses Usage28 Rear Wipers –
Rear Wiper
29 –
30 Miscellaneous 2 –
Fuel Tank Zone
Module Run/
Crank –Direct
Current to Direct
Current
Transformer
Run/Crank –
Electronic Brake
Control Module
Run/Crank –
Instrument Panel
Cluster Run/
Crank
32 RDCM 2/Spare –
Rear Drive
Control Module 1/
Spare
33 FRT 2/HTD ST/ Spare–Front
Heated Seat
Power 2/Spare Fuses Usage
34 HFCR MDL/LGM/ WNDW SW –
Handsfree
Closure Release
Module/Liftgate
Module/Driver
and Passenger
Window Switches
35 –
36 FTZM –Fuel
Tank Zone
Module
39 FRT ST MASGE –
Driver Seat
Massage/
Passenger Seat
Massage
–
40 –
41 –
43 HTD/STR/WHL/ Spare–Heated
Steering Wheel/
Spare
– Fuses Usage
44 FRT 1/HTD/VENT ST/RR HTD ST/
Spare–Front
Heated Seat
Power Feed 1/
Front Vented
Seats/Rear
Heated Seats/
Spare
–
46 ECM IGN –
Engine Control
Module Ignition
48 RDCM 1/Spare –
Rear Drive
Control Module 1/
Spare
–
49 HVAC BLOWR MTR–Heating
Ventilation and
Air Conditioning
Control Blower
Motor
50 Spare