And Care - Cadillac ATS 2018 Owner's Manual

Additional Maintenance

and Care

Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services
dealer technicians know your vehicle
best. Your dealer can also perform a
thorough assessment with a
multi-point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need
attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions to
look for that may indicate services are
required.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of cracking
or splitting.
Trained dealer technicians have
their trained
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the belts and recommend
adjustment or replacement when
necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial
to safe driving.
Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the brakes and recommend
quality parts engineered for the
vehicle.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0 344 for GM approved
fluids.
Engine oil and windshield washer
fluid levels should be checked at
every fuel fill.
Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that
there are no cracks or leaks. With a
multi-point inspection, your dealer
can inspect the hoses and advise if
replacement is needed.
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