And Care - Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

11-10 Service and Maintenance
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 — their trained 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 battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
To avoid break down or failure
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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
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they squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
Trained dealer technicians
.
can inspect the belts and
recommend replacement when
necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
Signs of brake wear may include
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chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
Trained dealer technicians have
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access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle's
systems and components.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 13 for
GM approved fluids.
Engine oil and windshield
.
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
Instrument cluster lights may
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come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.