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How To Check Transmission Fluid 2006 Cadillac Cts
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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2006 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-65 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
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... Lights On Reminder ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-46 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Fuel Gage ...3-46 Message Center ...3-47 Message Center (CTS-V) ...3-47 Transmission Fluid Hot Message ...3-50 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-50 Check Engine Oil Pressure Message ...3-51 Oil Temperature Warning Message ...3-51 Tire Pressure Warning Message ...3-52 One-to-Four Shift Message...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
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...and Messages on . Both the headlamps and the windshield will turn on page 3-61. K (Washer Fluid):
Press the button with this symbol located at the end of the headlamp lenses.
{CAUTION:
In ... display. If your washer until the windshield is low on washer fluid, the Check Washer Fluid message will appear on the windshield, blocking your vehicle will be washed when the washer ...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
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... page 3-61 and Manual Transmission Fluid on page 5-69 for the corresponding tire. If any warning messages are taking a corner. Transmission Temperature
When the transmission temperature is displayed you will... display the gage relating to zero. The tire pressure will see the transmission temperature symbol. Lateral Acceleration
Lateral acceleration is measured in the tachometer display....
Owner's Manual - Page 176
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...CTS) on long hills can cause the engine coolant temperature to be higher than normal.
To acknowledge this limit due to high performance operation, it is recommended to use an auxiliary fluid cooler for an inspection. See your dealer for the transmission...See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-61 and Manual Transmission Fluid on page 5-26 for more information. 3-50
To acknowledge ...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
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...message by clearing it from the display, you see Automatic Transmission Fluid on the display, that means that 99% of remaining transmission fluid life is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in...To reset the timer, turn off the timer, press the CLR button again. TRANS FLUID LIFE (Automatic Transmission): If you will stop. In addition to keep a written record of the mileage ...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
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... properly. Have the cooling system serviced by your vehicle can be badly damaged. Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid (Automatic Transmission)
This message indicates that the life of the transmission fluid has expired and it will not re-appear.
Check Gas Cap
When this message from the display, it should be changed and that your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 190
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...to avoid damage to the engine or transmission.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is on. Competitive Driving (CTS-V)
When competitive driving mode is turned on...fluid. When the coolant temperature returns to drive your vehicle is closed completely. Check Washer Fluid
When this message appears on the display, it means that the driver's door is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 195
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...See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-9 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 3-50 for your ... system is based on for more information. See also Transmission Fluid Hot Message on page 4-10 for a few seconds after...Transmission) Hot - Idle Engine
This message indicates that the trunk lid is removed. This ensures that the maximum speed for more information. Check...
Owner's Manual - Page 271
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... Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-16 Engine Oil Life System ...5-22 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-23 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-25 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-26 Hydraulic Clutch ... ...5-60 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-62 Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) ...5-65 Inflation -
Owner's Manual - Page 295
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... Cadillac dealership service department and have it . Press the up or down arrow on page 6-13. Notice: Use of the DIC display to acknowledge the CHANGE TRANS FLUID message. Always use one of the DIC display to access the DIC menu. 2. Repeat the steps if the percentage does not return to check the transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 296
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... is low, add more fluid as possible.
If the fluid level is up to the bottom of the fluid could cause the transmission to check the manual transmission fluid level. Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check Manual Transmission Fluid
It is a CTS, replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug.
Owner's Manual - Page 297
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... to the bottom of the reservoir. If your vehicle is a CTS, replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. Remove the filler plug. 2. Have the system inspected and repaired. How to Add Manual Transmission Fluid
Here is how to Check and Add Fluid
Make sure the fluid level is at the fi...
Owner's Manual - Page 309
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...damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Adding Washer Fluid
The CHECK WASHER FLUID message will be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. See Engine Compartment ...information. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid. Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 310
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...64258;uid, it is done on the engine. If the ignition is in the DIC. See "Check Brake Fluid Message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-38. You or others could be displayed in ...64258;uid. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-61. The first is low, the "Check Brake Fluid" message will be damaged. The other reason is that the brake fluid goes down . There are...
Owner's Manual - Page 395
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...in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 3-50. (n) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at once. Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services ... could indicate a problem. See Message Center (CTS-V) on page 3-47 and Transmission Fluid Hot Message on page 6-13.
6-9 (h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 400
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... "Approved for the H-Specification" (CTS-V) on the label.
Conditioning 992887).
6-14 Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. DEXRON®-III Automatic Automatic Transmission Fluid. U.S. 12346241, in (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Specification 9986115. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and...
Owner's Manual - Page 422
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... ...3-101 Understanding Radio Reception ...3-102 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-104 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-25 Operation ...2-26
Bulb Replacement (cont.) Halogen Bulbs ...Headlamp Aiming ...High Intensity ...Charging System Light ...3-37 Check Engine Light ...3-41 Engine Oil Pressure Message ...3-51 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-100
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Owner's Manual - Page 428
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... Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-41 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-26 Operation ...2-30 Map Pocket ...2-49 Memory Mirrors ...2-52 Memory Seat ...2-52 Message Center ...3-47 Check Engine Oil Pressure ...3-51 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-61 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-50 Oil Temperature...
Owner's Manual - Page 433
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Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-25 Fluid Hot Message ...3-50 Fluid, Manual ...5-26 Transmission Operation, Automatic ...2-26 Transmission Operation, Manual ...2-30 Trip Odometers ...3-33 Trunk ...2-12 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-9 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-9
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