Cadillac ATS/ATS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9085354) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15Vehicle Care 3011. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid0 313.2. Remote Positive (+) BatteryTerminal. See Jump Starting -North America 0 362.3. Remote Negative (-) BatteryTerminal. See Jump Starting -North America 0 362.4. Engine Coolant Surge Tankand Pressure Cap. SeeCooling System (Engine) 0 307or Cooling System (Intercooler)0 309.5. Engine Compartment FuseBlock 0 324.6. Engine Cooling Fan (Out ofView). See Cooling System(Engine) 0 307 or CoolingSystem (Intercooler) 0 309.7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil 0 301.8. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil 0 301.9. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.See Brakes 0 314 andHydraulic Clutch 0 305.10. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 306.Engine OilTo ensure proper engineperformance and long life, carefulattention must be paid to engine oil.Following these simple, butimportant steps will help protectyour investment:. Use engine oil approved to theproper specification and of theproper viscosity grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”in this section.. Check the engine oil levelregularly and maintain theproper oil level. See “CheckingEngine Oil” and “When to AddEngine Oil” in this section.. Change the engine oil at theappropriate time. See Engine OilLife System 0 303.. Always dispose of engine oilproperly. See “What to Do withUsed Oil” in this section.Checking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engineoil level at each fuel fill. In order toget an accurate reading, the vehiclemust be on level ground. Theengine oil dipstick handle is a loop.See Engine Compartment Overview0 294 for the location of the engineoil dipstick.1. If the engine has been runningrecently, turn off the engine andallow several minutes for the oilto drain back into the oil pan.Checking the oil level too soonafter engine shutoff will notprovide an accurate oil levelreading.{ WarningThe engine oil dipstick handlemay be hot; it could burn you.Use a towel or glove to touch thedipstick handle.
