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Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) -
2015 - CRC - 10/31/14

Vehicle Care 10-25

Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 10-5 for battery location.
{Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Washhands after
handling.

Vehicle Storage

{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
Youcan be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting on
page 10-75 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative () cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative () cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
All-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case

Under normal driving conditions,
transfer case fluid does not require
changing or checking unless there
is a fluid leak or unusual noise.
If required, have the transfer case
serviced by your dealer.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly.If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brake.
See Electric Parking Brake on
page 9-27.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Tryto start the enginein each
gear.The vehicle should start
only in P(Park) or N (Neutral).