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340 Vehicle Care
Caution (Continued)
Do not allow contaminants
to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Doing Your Own
Service Work
{Warning
It can be dangerous to work
on your vehicle if you do not
have the proper knowledge,
service manual, tools,
or parts. Always follow
owner’s manual procedures
and consult the service
manual for your vehicle
before doing any
service work.
If doing some of your own
service work, use the proper
service manual. It tells you
much more about how to
service the vehicle than this
manual can. This vehicle has an airbag
system. Before attempting to
do your own service work, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
079.
If equipped with remote
vehicle start, open the hood
before performing any service
work to prevent remote
starting the vehicle
accidentally. See Remote
Vehicle Start 019.
Keep a record with all parts
receipts and list the mileage
and the date of any service
work performed.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause
damage to vehicle systems.
Do not allow contaminants
to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
{Warning
For vehicles with auto
engine stop/start, turn the
vehicle off before opening
the hood. If the vehicle is on,
the engine will start when
the hood is opened. You or
others could be injured.
{Warning
Components under the hood
can get hot from running the
engine. To help avoid the
risk of burning unprotected
skin, never touch these
components until they have
cooled, and always use a
glove or towel to avoid
direct skin contact.
Clear any snow from the hood
before opening.
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Vehicle Care 343
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter0350.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0345.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0345.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0352.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0359.
6. Battery - North America 0360.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0352.
8. Positive (+) Battery Terminal (Under Cover).
See Jump Starting - North
America 0409. 9. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0357.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0368.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0409.
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8. Positive (+) BatteryTerminal (Under Cover).
See Jump Starting - North
America 0409.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0357.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0368.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0409.
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 0348.
.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
Overview0342 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
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OnStar 459
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 besent. If the vehicle is stolen, an
OnStar Advisor can work with
authorities to recover the
vehicle.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio
Messages
Audio messages may play
important information at the
following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase.
Press
Qto set up an
account.
.After change in ownership
and at 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account
transfer eligibility information.
The Advisor can cancel or
change account information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately
to terminate your OnStar or
connected services if the
vehicle is disposed of, sold,
transferred, or if the
lease ends.
Reactivation for
Subsequent Owners
PressQand follow the
prompts to speak to an
Advisor as soon as possible.
The Advisor will update vehicle
records and explain OnStar or
connected service options.
How OnStar Service
Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis
Assist, Stolen Vehicle
Assistance, Remote Services,
and Roadside Service are
available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are
available everywhere or on all
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OnStar 461
OnStar Personal
Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access
some OnStar services. The
PIN will need to be changed
the first time when speaking
with an Advisor. To change the
OnStar PIN, contact an
OnStar Advisor by pressing
Q
or calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be
warranted as part of the
vehicle warranty.
Languages
The vehicle can be
programmed to respond in
multiple languages. Press
Q
and ask for an Advisor.
Advisors are available in
English, Spanish, and French.
Available languages may vary
by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform
Remote Door Unlock or Stolen
Vehicle Assistance after the
vehicle has been off
continuously for an extended
period of time without an
ignition cycle. To find out the
duration of time that applies
for the vehicle, contact an
OnStar Advisor by pressing
Q
or calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.
If the vehicle has not been
started for an extended period
of time, OnStar can contact
Roadside Service or a
locksmith to help gain access
to the vehicle.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
.Obstruction of the GPS can
occur in a large city with tall
buildings; in parking garages;
around airports; in tunnels
and underpasses; or in an
area with very dense trees.
If GPS signals are not
available, the OnStar system
should still operate to callOnStar. However, OnStar
could have difficulty
identifying the exact
location.
.In emergency situations,
OnStar can use the last
stored GPS location to send
to emergency responders.
A temporary loss of GPS can
cause loss of the ability to
send a Turn-by-Turn
Navigation route. The Advisor
may give a verbal route or may
ask for a call back after the
vehicle is driven into an
open area.
Cellular and GPS
Antennas
Cellular reception is required
for OnStar to send remote
signals to the vehicle. Do not
place items over or near the
antenna to prevent blocking
cellular and GPS signal
reception.
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466 Connected Services
vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be
managed from the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
MyCadillac Mobile App (If
Available)
Download the myCadillac
mobile app to compatible
Apple and Android
smartphones. Cadillac users
can access the following
services from a smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the
vehicle, if factory-equipped.
.Lock/unlock doors,
if equipped with automatic
locks.
.Activate the horn and lamps.
.Check the vehicle’s fuel level,
oil life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the
Tire Pressure Monitor
System.
.Send destinations to the
vehicle.
.Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
.Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi
hotspot on/off, manage
settings, and monitor data
consumption, if equipped.
.Locate a dealer and
schedule service.
.Request Roadside Service.
.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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INDEX 473
IndicatorPedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . 134
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Indicators Warning Lights andGauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Infants and Young
Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . 83
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . 452
Infotainment
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . 163
Infotainment System . . . . . . . 456
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 431
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Instrument Panel
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . 39
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 159
J
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Keys (cont'd)
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . 378
Lamps
Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
DaytimeRunning (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
High/Low Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . 313
Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . 315
Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . 133
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . 156
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . 127
All-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Brake System Warning . . . 131
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . 138
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . 136
Electric Parking Brake . . . . 132
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ProgramCourtesy
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Proposition 65 Warning California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Proposition
65 Warning, California . . . 409
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
R
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
RadioAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . 169
Frequency Statement . . . . 452
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Rear (cont'd)
Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . 291
Window Washer/Wiper . . . 116
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . 39
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 50
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Recommended
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . 445
Remote Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 Replacing
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
LATCH System Parts
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . 453
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . 453
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Reverse Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 39
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Routing, Engine
Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440