Cadillac CTS 2012 Owner's Manual page 349

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012
Reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 9 12.
Every Engine Oil Change
Change engine oil and filter.
Reset oil life system. See
Engine Oil on page 9 9 and
Engine Oil Life System on
page 9 12.. An Emission Control
Service.
Engine coolant level check. See
Engine Coolant on page 9 18.
Engine cooling system
inspection. Visual inspection of
hoses, pipes, fittings, and
clamps and replacement,
if needed.
Windshield washer fluid level
check. See Washer Fluid on
page 9 25.
Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. See Exterior
Care on page 9 87. Worn or
damaged wiper blade
replacement. See Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 9 32.
Tire inflation pressures check.
See Tire Pressure on page 9 50.
Tire wear inspection. See Tire
Inspection on page 9 57.
If tire rotation is recommended
for the vehicle, rotate tires if
necessary. See Tire Rotation on
page 9 57.
Fluids visual leak check (or
every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). A leak in any
system must be repaired and the
fluid level checked.
Engine air cleaner filter
inspection. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 9 14.
Brake system inspection (or
every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
Steering and suspension
inspection. Visual inspection for
damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear.
Black plate (3,1)
Service and Maintenance
Body hinges and latches, key
lock cylinders, folding seat
hardware, and sunroof (if
equipped) lubrication. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 10 7. More
frequent lubrication may be
required when the vehicle is
exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth makes them last
longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
Restraint system component
check. See Safety System
Check on page 2 22.
Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.
Exhaust system and nearby heat
shields inspection for loose or
damaged components.
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