Owner's Manual

Black plate (10,1)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-10 Vehicle Care
Engine Cover
Engine Cover (CTS)
To remove:
1. Remove the oil fill cap (A).
2. Raise the right front corner of
the engine cover (B) to release it
from the ball stud.
3. Pull the engine cover (B) forward
to slide the rear tabs (C) out from
under the retainers.
4. Lift and remove the engine
cover.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to
reinstall the engine cover.
Engine Cover (CTS-V)
To remove:
The engine cover consists of two
pieces. Only the larger front piece
needs to be removed to access
the engine oil and power steering
fill caps.
1. Raise the front of the engine
cover (A) to release it from the
ball studs (B).
2. Pull the engine cover forward
until it is clear of the smaller
piece.
3. Lift and remove the engine
cover.
4. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to
reinstall the engine cover.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and
of the proper viscosity grade.
See “Selecting the Right Engine
Oil” in this section.
.
Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and “When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.