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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
Service and Maintenance 11-3
life system whenever the oil is
changed. See Engine Oil Life
System on page 10‑14.
Every Engine Oil Change
.
Change engine oil and filter.
Reset oil life system. See
Engine Oil on page 10‑10 and
Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑14. An Emission
Control Service.
.
Engine coolant level check. See
Engine Coolant on page 10‑19.
.
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 10‑26.
.
Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. See Exterior
Care on page 10‑113. Worn
or damaged wiper blade
replacement. See Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 10‑34.
.
Tire inflation pressures
check. See Tire Pressure on
page 10‑72.
.
Tire wear inspection. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑78.
.
If tire rotation is recommended
for the vehicle, rotate tires if
necessary. See Tire Rotation on
page 10‑79.
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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 10‑16.
.
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.
.
Body hinges and latches,
key lock cylinders, folding
seat hardware, and sunroof
(if equipped) lubrication. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11‑7. 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.