Cadillac 2015 - CRC manual Brakes, Adding Washer Fluid

10-22 Vehicle Care

Washer Fluid

What to Use

When adding windshield washer fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read the manufacturer instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.

Adding Washer Fluid

The appropriate message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the fluid level is low. See Washer Fluid Messages on page 5-46.

Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on

page 10-5for reservoir location.

{Caution

.Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield washer. It can damage the windshield washer system and paint.

.Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.

.When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer instructions for adding water.

.Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for fluid

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expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full.

Brakes

Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time when the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly.

{Warning

The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced.