Cadillac 2006 DTS Automobile User Manual


 
A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block
on page 5-93.
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on
page 5-39.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-34.
D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-25
and Cooling System on page 5-28.
E. Power Steering Fluid. See Power Steering Fluid on
page 5-33.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
under Engine Oil on page 5-13.
G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
under Engine Oil on page 5-13.
H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
under Brakes on page 5-35.
I. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cap and Dipstick (Out of
View). See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-19.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.
Engine Oil
If the ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL message appears on
the Driver Information Center (DIC), it means you
need to check your engine oil level right away. See
“ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL” under DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-76.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
5-13