Cadillac 2008 CTS - Manual (Page 416)

Scheduled Maintenance
To maintain the ride, handling, and performance of your
vehicle, it is important that the first tire rotation service
be performed when the vehicle has 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km). Check tires for inflation pressures
and wear. See Tires on page 5-59. Rotate tires. See Tire
Inspection and Rotation on page 5-75 and “Tire Wear
Inspection” in At Least Once a Month on page 6-8.
When the Change Engine Oil Soon message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means that service
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km).
It is possible that, if you are driving under the best
conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate
that vehicle service is necessary for over a year.
However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at
least once a year and at this time the system must be
reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service technicians
who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset
the system.
If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally,
you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to
reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 for
information on the Engine Oil Life System and
resetting the system.
When the Change Engine Oil Soon message appears,
the following services, checks, and inspections are
required:
❑ Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on
page 5-16. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life
System on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service.
❑ Visually check for any leaks or damage.
See footnote (k).
❑ Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace
filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
See footnote (l).
❑ Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear.
See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-75 and
“Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month on
page 6-8.
❑ Inspect brake system. See footnote (a).
❑ Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid
levels and add fluid as needed.
❑ Perform any needed additional services.
See “Additional Required Services” in this section.
❑ Inspect suspension and steering components.
See footnote (b).
❑ Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c).
❑ Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d).
❑ Inspect restraint system components.
See footnote (e).
❑ Lubricate body components. See footnote (f).
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