At Least Once A Month; At Least Once A Year - Cadillac 2009 CTS Owner's Manual

At Least Once a Month

Tire Inspection and Inflation Check
Inspect the vehicle's tires for wear and make
sure they are inflated to the correct pressures.
See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-72.

At Least Once a Year

Starter Switch Check
CAUTION:
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When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or
others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-44.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only
in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in
any other position, contact your dealer/retailer
for service.
For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in Neutral, push the clutch pedal down halfway, and
try to start the engine. The vehicle should start only
when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way to
the floor. If the vehicle starts when the clutch pedal is
not pushed all the way down, contact your dealer/
retailer for service.
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