Cadillac 2013 Caddilac CTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (19,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/18/12Vehicle Care 10-19coolant for the cooling system.See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 11‑13.Never dispose of engine coolant byputting it in the trash, pouring it onthe ground, or into sewers, streams,or bodies of water. Have the coolantchanged by an authorized servicecenter, familiar with legalrequirements regarding usedcoolant disposal. This will helpprotect the environment and yourhealth.Checking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a levelsurface when checking the coolantlevel.The engine coolant reservoir is inthe engine compartment on thedriver side of the vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment Overview onpage 10‑6.Check to see if coolant is visible inthe surge tank. If the coolant insidethe surge tank is boiling, do not doanything else until it cools down.If coolant is visible but the coolantlevel is not at or above the FULLCOLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture ofclean, drinkable water andDEX-COOL coolant at the coolantsurge tank, but be sure the coolingsystem is cool before this is done.If the engine is warm or hot, thecoolant level should be at or abovethe FROID/FULL COLD line on theside of the coolant surge tank. If theengine is cold, the coolant levelshould be near the FROID/FULLCOLD line on the side of the coolantsurge tank. If it is not, there couldbe a leak in the cooling system.How to Add Coolant to theSurge Tank{ WARNINGYou can be burned if you spillcoolant on hot engine parts.Coolant contains ethylene glycol(Continued)WARNING (CONTINUED)and it will burn if the engine partsare hot enough. Do not spillcoolant on a hot engine.Notice: This vehicle has aspecific coolant fill procedure.Failure to follow this procedurecould cause the engine tooverheat and be severelydamaged.{ WARNINGSteam and scalding liquids from ahot cooling system can blow outand burn you badly. Never turnthe cap when the cooling system,including the surge tank pressurecap, is hot. Wait for the coolingsystem and surge tank pressurecap to cool.