Cadillac 2008 STS-V Automobile User Manual


 
If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally,
you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to
reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-21 for
information on the Engine Oil Life System and
resetting the system.
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
appears, the following services, checks, and inspections
are required:
Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on
page 5-18. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life
System on page 5-21. An Emission Control Service.
Visually check for any leaks or damage.
See footnote (k).
Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace
filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23.
See footnote (m).
Check tires for inflation pressures and wear. See Tires
on page 5-57. If tire rotation is recommended for your
vehicle, rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-73 and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least
Once a Month on page 6-10.
Inspect brake system. See footnote (a).
Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid
levels. If you have the 4.4L V8 supercharged engine,
check intercooler fluid level. Add fluid as needed.
Perform any needed additional services.
See “Additional Required Services” in this section.
Inspect suspension and steering components.
See footnote (b).
Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c).
Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d).
Inspect restraint system components.
See footnote (e).
Lubricate body components. See footnote (f).
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