Owner's Manual

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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Service and Maintenance 11-5
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Visually inspect windshield
wiper blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10‑118. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10‑34.
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Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10‑74.
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Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑80.
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Visually check for fluid leaks.
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Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑15.
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Inspect brake system.
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Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care on
page 10‑118.
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Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check on page 3‑19.
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Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
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Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
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Lubricate body components.
See Exterior Care on
page 10‑118.
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Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check on page 10‑32.
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Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function.
See Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control Function
Check on page 10‑32.
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Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10‑33.
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Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake
and P (Park) Mechanism Check
on page 10‑33.
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Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
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Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. See your
dealer if service is required.
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Check tire sealant expiration
date, if equipped. See Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit on
page 10‑91.
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Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof on
page 2‑34.