Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-9367723) -2016 - CRC - 10/9/15268 Vehicle CareIf No Steam Is Coming fromthe Engine CompartmentIf an engine overheat warning isdisplayed but no steam can be seenor heard, the problem may not betoo serious. Sometimes the enginecan get a little too hot when thevehicle:. Climbs a long hill on a hot day.. Stops after high-speed driving.. Idles for long periods in traffic.If the overheat warning is displayedwith no sign of steam:1. Turn the air conditioning off.2. Turn the heater on to thehighest temperature and to thehighest fan speed. Open thewindows as necessary.3. When it is safe to do so, pull offthe road, shift to P (Park) orN (Neutral) and let theengine idle.If the overheat warning no longerdisplays, the vehicle can be driven.Continue to drive the vehicle slowlyfor about 10 minutes. Keep a safevehicle distance from the vehicle infront. If the warning does not comeback on, continue to drive normallyand have the cooling systemchecked for proper fill and function.If the warning continues, pull over,stop, and park the vehicleright away.If there is no sign of steam, idle theengine for three minutes whileparked. If the warning is stilldisplayed, turn off the engine until itcools down.Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen windscreen washer fluid isneeded, be sure to read themanufacturer's instructions beforeuse. If operating the vehicle in anarea where the temperature may fallbelow freezing, use a fluid that hassufficient protection againstfreezing.Adding Washer FluidOpen the cap with the washersymbol on it. Add washer fluid untilthe tank is full. See EngineCompartment Overview 0 255 forreservoir location.Caution. Do not use washer fluid thatcontains any type of waterrepellent coating. This cancause the wiper blades tochatter or skip.. Do not use engine coolant(antifreeze) in thewindscreen washer. It candamage the windscreenwasher system and paint.(Continued)
