Black plate (6,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 20129-6 Driving and OperatingLearn to recognize warningclues — such as enough water,ice, or packed snow on theroad to make a mirroredsurface — and slow down whenyou have any doubt.. Try to avoid sudden steering,acceleration, or braking,including reducing vehiclespeed by shifting to a lowergear. Any sudden changes couldcause the tires to slide.Remember: Antilock brakes helpavoid only the braking skid.Competitive DrivingCompetitive driving may affect thevehicle warranty. See the warrantybook before using the vehicle forcompetitive driving.Notice: If you use your vehiclefor competitive driving, theengine may use more oil than itwould with normal use. Low oillevels can damage the engine.Be sure to check the oil leveloften during competitive drivingand keep the level at or near theupper mark that shows the properoperating range on the engine oildipstick. For information on howto add oil, see Engine Oil onpage 1010.CTSV Only: Be sure to check theoil level often during racing, tracktesting or other competitive drivingand keep the level at or near theupper mark that shows the properoperating range on the engine oildipstick.For competitive driving, it isrecommended that the brake fluidbe replaced with a high performancebrake fluid that has a dry boilingpoint greater than 279°C (534°F).After conversion to the highperformance brake fluid,follow the brake fluid servicerecommendations outlined by thefluid manufacturer. Do not usesilicone or DOT5 brake fluids.HF V6 Engine Only: Be sure tocheck the oil level often duringracing, track testing or othercompetitive driving and keep thelevel at or near 0.5 L (0.5 qt) abovethe upper mark that shows theproper operating range on theengine oil dipstick. For racing,track testing or other competitivedriving an engine oil cooler must beinstalled.
