Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - Cadillac XT4 Owner's Manual

When the DIC displays a message to
replace the engine air filter soon,
replace the engine air filter at the
earliest convenience. The system must
be reset after the engine air filter has
been changed.
If the DIC displays a message to check
the engine air filter system, see your
retailer.
How to Reset Engine Air Filter
Life System
To reset:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Display the Air Filter Life on the
DIC. See Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 0 115.
3. Press on the steering wheel to
move to the Reset/Disable display
area. Select Reset then press
4. Press to confirm to reset.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
engine compartment on the passenger
side of the vehicle. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0 288.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on inspecting and
changing the engine air cleaner/
filter, see your retailer.
If equipped with Engine Air Filter
Life System, see Engine Air Filter Life
System 0 294.
If driving in dusty areas, follow the
engine air filter inspection and
changing intervals, see your retailer.
How to Inspect/Replace the
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/filter,
make sure that the engine air cleaner/
filter housing and nearby components
.
are free of dirt and debris. Remove the
engine air cleaner/filter. Lightly tap
and shake the engine air cleaner/filter
(away from the vehicle), to release
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and replace
if damaged. Do not clean the engine
air cleaner/filter or components with
water or compressed air.
VEHICLE CARE
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1. Remove the six screws on top of
the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
2. Lift the air cleaner/filter cover
housing away from the engine.
3. Pull out the filter.
Warning
If part replacement is necessary,
the part must be replaced with one
of the same part number or with an
equivalent part. Use of a
replacement part without the same
295