Car Wash Guidelines; Driving For Better Fuel; Economy - Cadillac CTS-V 2019 Owner's Manual

26 IN BRIEF
change the engine oil and filter. The
oil life system should be reset to 100%
only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC buttons, display
REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 135.
2. Press and hold SEL to clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows:
1. Using the DIC buttons, display
REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 135.
2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 253.

Car Wash Guidelines

Caution
Some automatic car washes can
cause damage to the vehicle, wheels
and ground effects. Automatic car
washes are not recommended, due
to lack of clearance for the
undercarriage and/or wide rear tires
and wheels. See "Washing the
Vehicle" under Exterior Care 0 311.

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible:
Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them off
when not required.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
Replace the vehicle's tires with the
same TPC Spec number molded
into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.