Cadillac 2009 owner manual Scheduled Maintenance

Owner Checks and Services on page 7-9 tells what should be checked, when to check it, and what can easily be done to help keep the vehicle in good condition.

The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-13and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 7-15. When the vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer/retailer.

Scheduled Maintenance

To maintain the ride, handling, and performance of this 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 6-54. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6-67and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month on page 7-10.

When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is required for the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the

next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over

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a year. However, the 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, service your vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since the last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-18for 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 6-15. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-18. An Emission Control Service.

❑Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #.

❑Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j).

❑Inspect engine air cleaner filter or change indicator (if equipped). If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6-19. See footnote (k).

❑Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6-67and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month on page 7-10.