Black plate (2,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionNotice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections,recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessaryto keep this vehicle in good working condition.Damage caused by failure to follow scheduledmaintenance might not be covered by the vehiclewarranty.As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for thescheduled maintenance in this section. We recommendhaving your dealer perform these services. Propervehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in goodworking condition, improves fuel economy, and reducesvehicle emissions for better air quality.Because of all the different ways people use vehicles,maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might needmore frequent checks and services. Please read theinformation under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep thevehicle in good condition, see your dealer.The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that:. carry passengers and cargo within recommendedlimits on the Tire and Loading Information label.See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑18.. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legaldriving limits.. use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octaneon page 6‑5.{ WARNING:Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can bedangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can beseriously injured. Do your own maintenance workonly if you have the required know-how and theproper tools and equipment for the job. If youhave any doubt, see your dealer to have aqualified technician do the work. See Doing YourOwn Service Work on page 6‑4.7-2