Cadillac xlr 2005 Benutzerhandbuch
Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check
It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid
loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer
service department and have it repaired as soon
as possible.
A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid
loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer
service department and have it repaired as soon
as possible.
There is a special procedure for checking and changing
the transmission fluid. Because this procedure is difficult,
you should have this done at your dealer service
department. Contact your dealer for additional
information or the procedure can be found in the service
manual. To purchase a service manual, see Service
Publications Ordering Information on page 8-12.
the transmission fluid. Because this procedure is difficult,
you should have this done at your dealer service
department. Contact your dealer for additional
information or the procedure can be found in the service
manual. To purchase a service manual, see Service
Publications Ordering Information on page 8-12.
Notice: Use of automatic transmission fluid labeled
other than DEXRON
other than DEXRON
®
-III, Approved for the
H-Specification, may damage your vehicle, and the
damages may not be covered by your warranty.
Always use automatic transmission fluid labeled
DEXRON
damages may not be covered by your warranty.
Always use automatic transmission fluid labeled
DEXRON
®
-III, Approved for the H-Specification.
Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles
(80 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one of
these conditions:
(80 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one of
these conditions:
•
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
•
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
•
High performance operation.
If you do not use your vehicle under one of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
conditions, change the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7-4 for the proper
service intervals for the transmission fluid and filter.
service intervals for the transmission fluid and filter.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL
DEX-COOL
®
engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL
®
extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating
on page 6-23.
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating
on page 6-23.
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