Cadillac 2011 Cadillac DTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (26,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011What to Use{ WARNING:Adding only plain water or some other liquid to thecooling system can be dangerous. Plain waterand other liquids, can boil before the propercoolant mixture will. The coolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant mixture. With plainwater or the wrong mixture, the engine could gettoo hot but you would not get the overheatwarning. The engine could catch fire and you orothers could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture ofclean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant.Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX-COOL ® coolant. If using this mixture, nothing elseneeds to be added. This mixture:. Gives freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C),outside temperature.. Gives boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C),engine temperature.. Protects against rust and corrosion.. Will not damage aluminum parts.. Helps keep the proper engine temperature.Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, theengine could overheat and be badly damaged. Therepair cost would not be covered by the vehiclewarranty. Too much water in the mixture can freezeand crack the engine, radiator, heater core, andother parts.Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or additives are usedin the vehicle's cooling system, the vehicle could bedamaged. Use only the proper mixture of the enginecoolant listed in this manual for the cooling system.See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants onpage 7‑9 for more information.Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in thetrash, pouring it on the ground, or into sewers, streamsor bodies of water. Have the coolant changed by anauthorized service center, familiar with legalrequirements regarding used coolant disposal. This willhelp protect the environment and your health.Checking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a level surface when checkingthe coolant level.Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recoverytank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank isboiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at orabove the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture ofclean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL ® coolant at the6-26