Drive Belt; Wipers And Washers; Alternator; Wiper Blades - Cadillac BLS Owner's Manual

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188 Car care

Drive belt

WARNING
• Keep hands and clothing well clear of
the drive belt when the engine is run-
ning.
• Always stop the engine before
inspecting the drive belt.
• The radiator fan is electric and can
start even when the engine is
switched off.
NOTICE
Serious damage can be done to the car's
electrical system if an alternator lead is
disconnected while the engine is running.
The alternator is situated on the right-hand
side of the engine. It is driven by a poly-
V-belt from the crankshaft pulley.
A slipping or broken poly-V-belt can result
in:
• insufficient engine cooling (diesel-
engined cars)
• no charge to the battery
• no A/C compressor function
• loss of power-assistance for steering
(diesel-engined cars).
The belt tension is critical and is adjusted
automatically by the belt tensioner.

Wipers and washers

Wiper blades

Check and clean all wiper blades regularly.
We recommend washer fluid for cleaning.
If poor wiper performance is experienced,
clean the windscreen with washer fluid. This
is particularly important if the car has been
through an automatic car wash, as these
sometimes leave a wax coating on the wind-
screen.
If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory,
fit new blades.