Cadillac 2014 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (25,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 7/2/13Vehicle Care 10-25What to AddUse only new DOT 3 brake fluidfrom a sealed container. SeeRecommended Fluids andLubricants on page 11-13.Always clean the brake fluidreservoir cap and the area aroundthe cap before removing it. Thishelps keep dirt from entering thereservoir.{ WarningWith the wrong kind of fluid in thebrake hydraulic system, thebrakes might not work well. Thiscould cause a crash. Always usethe proper brake fluid.{ Caution. Using the wrong fluid canbadly damage brakehydraulic system parts. For(Continued)Caution (Continued)example, just a few drops ofmineral-based oil, such asengine oil, in the brakehydraulic system can damagebrake hydraulic system partsso badly that they will have tobe replaced. Do not letsomeone put in the wrongkind of fluid.. If brake fluid is spilled on thevehicle's painted surfaces,the paint finish can bedamaged. Be careful not tospill brake fluid on thevehicle. If you do, wash it offimmediately.BatteryThe battery is in the trunk, behindthe trim panel, on the driver side ofthe vehicle. Refer to thereplacement number shown on theoriginal battery label when a newbattery is needed.{ WarningBattery posts, terminals, andrelated accessories contain leadand lead compounds, chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer and reproductiveharm. Wash hands after handling.After a power loss, such asdisconnecting the battery orremoving the maxi fuses in thepower distribution fuse block, thefollowing steps must be performedto calibrate the electronic throttlecontrol. If this is not done, theengine will not run properly.1. Turn the ignition on but do notstart the engine.2. Leave the ignition on for at leastthree minutes so that theelectronic throttle control willcycle and relearn its homeposition.3. Turn the ignition off.