Cadillac cts User Manual

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At Least Once a Year

Key Lock Cylinders Service

Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.

Body Lubrication Service

Lubricate all body door hinges and latches, including
those for the hood, rear compartment, interior glove box
and console doors. Part D tells you what to use. More
frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a
corrosive environment.

Starter Switch Check

CAUTION:

When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room

around the vehicle.

2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular

brake. See “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary.

Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn
off the engine immediately if it starts.

3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the

engine in each gear. The starter should work only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.

On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway
and try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to
the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.