Black plate (60,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087685) - 2015 -crc - 8/13/1410-60 Vehicle Care{ CautionChrome wheels and other chrometrim may be damaged if thevehicle is not washed after drivingon roads that have been sprayedwith magnesium, calcium,or sodium chloride. Thesechlorides are used on roads forconditions such as ice and dust.Always wash the chrome withsoap and water after exposure.{ CautionTo avoid surface damage, do notuse strong soaps, chemicals,abrasive polishes, cleaners,brushes, or cleaners that containacid on aluminium orchrome-plated wheels. Use onlyapproved cleaners. Also, neverdrive a vehicle with aluminium orchrome-plated wheels through an(Continued)Caution (Continued)automatic car wash that usessilicone carbide tyre cleaningbrushes. Damage could occurand the repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty.Steering, Suspension, andChassis ComponentsVisually inspect steering,suspension, and chassiscomponents for damaged, loose,or missing parts or signs of wear atleast once a year.Inspect power steering for properhook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,chafing, etc.Visually check constant velocity jointboots and axle seals for leaks.Body Component LubricationLubricate all key lock cylinders,bonnet hinges, liftgate hinges, steelfuel door hinge, unless thecomponents are plastic. Applyingsilicone grease on weatherstripswith a clean cloth will make themlast longer, seal better, and not stickor squeak.Underbody MaintenanceAt least twice a year, spring andautumn use plain water to flush anycorrosive materials from theunderbody. Take care to thoroughlyclean any areas where mud andother debris can collect.Sheet Metal DamageIf the vehicle is damaged andrequires sheet metal repair orreplacement, make sure the bodyrepair shop applies anti-corrosionmaterial to parts repaired orreplaced to restore corrosionprotection.Original manufacturer replacementparts will provide the corrosionprotection while maintaining thevehicle warranty.
