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420 Vehicle Care
Caution (Continued)
any overspray from all
painted surfaces on the
vehicle.
Wheels and Wheel Trim
Use a soft, clean cloth with
mild soap and water to clean
the wheels. After rinsing
thoroughly with clean water,
dry with a soft, clean towel.
A wax may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and chrome
wheel trim may be damaged
if the vehicle is not washed
after driving on roads that
have been sprayed with
magnesium chloride or
calcium chloride. These are
used on roads for conditions
such as dust and ice. Always
wash the chrome with soap
and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage on
wheels and wheel trim, do
not use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes,
cleaners, or brushes. Use
only GM approved cleaners.
Do not drive the vehicle
through an automatic car
wash that uses silicon
carbide tire/wheel cleaning
brushes. Damage could
occur and the repairs would
not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads
for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect all
other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs
of wear at least once a year.
Inspect power steering for
proper electrical connections,
binding, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant
velocity joint boots and axle
seals for leaks.
Body Component
Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, liftgate hinges,
and the steel fuel door hinges,
unless the components are
plastic. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with
a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak.
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428 Service and Maintenance
Caution (Continued)
on the vehicle. The use of
flushes, solvents, cleaners,
or lubricants that are not
approved by GM could
damage the vehicle,
requiring expensive repairs
that are not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
The Tire Rotation and
Required Services are the
responsibility of the vehicle
owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform
these services every
12 000 km/7,500 mi. Proper
vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good
working condition, improves
fuel economy, and reduces
vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people
use vehicles, maintenance
needs vary. There may need to
be more frequent checks and
services. The Additional
Required Services - Normal
are for vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits
on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0247.
.Are driven on reasonable
road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel.
See Recommended Fuel
(2.0L L4 Engine) 0318 or
Recommended Fuel (3.6L
V6 Engine) 0318.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal Service.
The Additional Required
Services - Severe are for
vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city
traffic in hot weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or
competitive driving.
.Used for taxi, police,
or delivery service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe Service.
{Warning
Performing maintenance
work can be dangerous and
can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work
only if the required
information, proper tools,
and equipment are available.
If they are not, see your
dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See
Doing Your Own Service
Work 0339 or
Doing Your Own Service
Work 0340.
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Engine Oil and Filter
.Engine oil
.Oil life monitor
‐Reset oil life monitor
Exterior Lights
.Visual inspection
Windshield and Wipers
.Visual inspection
Battery
.Battery visual inspection
.Battery test results
.Battery cables and
connections
Systems, Fluids, and
Visible Leak Inspection
.Engine oil
.Transmission
.Drive axle
.Transfer case
.Engine cooling system
.Power steering, if equipped
.Fuel system
.Windshield washer fluid
Tire Inspection
.Tire pressure, tread depth,
and wear
.Rotation, if applicable
.Alignment check, optional
.Reset tire pressure monitor
.Check tire sealant expiration
date, if equipped
.Check spare tire, if equipped
Brakes
.Check brake system
Visible and Functional
Inspections
.Seat belt components
.Exhaust system
.Accelerator pedal
.Passenger compartment air
filter, if equipped
.Engine air filter
.Hoses
.Belts
.Shocks and struts
.Steering components
.Axle boots or driveshaft and
u-joints
.Compartment lift struts,
if equipped
.Floor mats secured, no
interference with pedals
.Horn
.Ignition lock, if equipped
.Starter switch
.Evaporative control system
Lubricate
.Chassis components
Special Application
Services
.Severe Commercial Use
Vehicles Only: Lubricate
chassis components every
oil change.
.Have underbody flushing
service performed. See
"Underbody Maintenance" in
Exterior Care 0416.
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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-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0352.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended.
See Engine Oil0345.
Fuel Additive Fuel System Treatment PLUS.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood, Door, and Folding Seat Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, See your dealer.
Hood Latch Assembly,
Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant. See your dealer. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
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Technical Data 439
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Fuel Tank
IFront-Wheel Drive 73.4 L
19.4 gal
IAll-Wheel Drive 82.1 L
21.7 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as
recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its
components.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 Engine (LSY) 4Automatic 0.65–0.75 mm (0.026–
0.030 in)
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) SAutomatic 0.80–0.90 mm (0.031–
0.035 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended
and can damage the spark plug.
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446 Customer Information
1-800-GM-DRIVE
(800-463-7483) for details.
TTY users call
1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400.
Canada: 1-800-882-1112.
Text Telephone (TTY) Users
(U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438.
Service is available 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year.
Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside
Assistance, have the following
information ready:
.Your name, home address,
and home telephone number
.Telephone number of your
location
.Location of the vehicle
.Model, year, color, and
license plate number of the
vehicle
.Odometer reading, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN),
and delivery date of the
vehicle
.Description of the problem
Coverage
Services are provided for the
duration of the vehicle’s
powertrain warranty.
In the U.S., anyone driving the
vehicle is covered. In Canada,
a person driving the vehicle
without permission from the
owner is not covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a
part of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. General
Motors North America and
Cadillac reserve the right to
make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside
Assistance program at any
time without notification.
General Motors North America
and Cadillac reserve the right
to limit services or payment to
an owner or driver if theydecide the claims are made
too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Cadillac Owner
Privileges™
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for
the vehicle to get to the
nearest service station.
.Lock-Out Service:
Service
to unlock the vehicle if you
are locked out. A remote
unlock may be available if
you have OnStar. For
security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
.Emergency Tow from a
Public Road or Highway:
Tow to the nearest Cadillac
dealer for warranty service,
or if the vehicle was in a
crash and cannot be driven.
Assistance is not given when
the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
.Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with a
spare tire. The spare tire,
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if equipped, must be in good
condition and properly
inflated. It is your
responsibility for the repair
or replacement of the tire if
it is not covered by the
warranty.
.Battery Jump Start:Service
to jump start a dead battery.
.Trip Interruption Benefits
and Service: If your trip is
interrupted due to a
warranty failure, incidental
expenses may be
reimbursed during the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are hotel,
meals, and rental car or a
vehicle being delivered back
to the customer, up to
500 miles.
Cadillac Technician
Roadside Assistance
(U.S. Only)
Cadillac's exceptional
Roadside Assistance is more
than an auto club or towing
service. It provides every
Cadillac owner in the United States with the advantage of
contacting a Cadillac advisor
and, where available, a Cadillac
trained dealer technician who
can provide on-site service.
A dealer technician will travel
to your location within a
30-mile radius of a
participating Cadillac
dealership. If beyond this
radius, we will arrange to have
your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership. Each
technician travels with a
specially equipped service
vehicle complete with the
necessary Cadillac parts and
tools required to handle most
roadside repairs.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
.Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws
.Legal fines
.Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction
devices
Service is not provided if a
vehicle is in an area that is not
accessible to the service
vehicle or is not a regularly
traveled or maintained public
road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is
not covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased
Vehicles
.Fuel delivery:
Reimbursement is up to 7
liters. Diesel fuel delivery
may be restricted. Propane
and other fuels are not
provided through this
service.
.Lock-Out Service:
Vehicle
registration is required.
.Trip Interruption Benefits
and Assistance:
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy
of the repair orders are
required. Once authorization
has been received, the
Roadside Assistance advisor
will help you make
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produced for new vehicles
provides detailed warranty
coverage information.
Transportation Options
Warranty service can
generally be completed while
you wait. However, if you are
unable to do so, your dealer
may offer the following
transportation options:
Shuttle Service
This includes one-way or
round-trip shuttle service
within reasonable time and
distance parameters of your
dealer's area.
Public Transportation or Fuel
Reimbursement
If overnight warranty repairs
are needed, and public
transportation is used, the
expense must be supported
by original receipts and within
the maximum amount allowed
by GM. If U.S. customers
arrange their own
transportation, limitedreimbursement for reasonable
fuel expenses may be
available. Claim amounts
should reflect actual costs and
be supported by original
receipts. See your dealer for
information.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
For an overnight warranty
repair, the dealer may provide
an available courtesy rental
vehicle or provide for
reimbursement of a rental
vehicle. Reimbursement is
limited and must be supported
by original receipts as well as
a signed and completed rental
agreement and meet state/
provincial, local, and rental
vehicle provider requirements.
Requirements vary and may
include minimum age
requirements, insurance
coverage, credit card, etc.
Additional fees such as fuel,
rental vehicle insurance, taxes,
levies, usage fees, excessive
mileage, or rental usage
beyond the completion of the
repair are also your
responsibility.
It may not be possible to
provide a like vehicle as a
courtesy rental.
Additional Program
Information
All program options, such as
shuttle service, may not be
available at every dealer.
Contact your dealer for
specific availability.
General Motors reserves the
right to unilaterally modify,
change, or discontinue
Courtesy Transportation at
any time and to resolve all
questions of claim eligibility
pursuant to the terms and
conditions described herein at
its sole discretion.
Collision Damage
Repair
If the vehicle is involved in a
collision and it is damaged,
have the damage repaired by