Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system also turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . To turn off TCS, press and release g on the center stack. i comes on in the instrument cluster and a DIC message may display.
. To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC, press and hold g, until i and g come on in the instrument cluster. A DIC message may display.
. Press and release g again to turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 196.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 179. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 281.
Fuel (LFX 3.6L V6 Engine)
Regular Unleaded Fuel
Use only Regular 87 octane — (R+M)/ 2 — or higher unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it will result in reduced performance and lower fuel economy.
24 IN BRIEF See Recommended Fuel (LFX 3.6L V6 Engine) 0 226 or Recommended Fuel (LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Engine) 0 226.
Fuel (LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Engine)
Premium Required
Use premium 93 octane — (R+M)/2 — unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended. Unleaded gasoline with a 91 octane rating may be used, but it will reduce performance and fuel economy. See Recommended Fuel (LFX 3.6L V6 Engine) 0 226 or Recommended Fuel (LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Engine) 0 226.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), such as E85, cannot be used in this vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC buttons, display
REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 139.
2. Press and hold SEL to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100%. Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Using the DIC buttons, display
REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 139.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 246.
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Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible: . Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the engine is started, or turn them off when not required.
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
. When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
. Combine several trips into a single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 Canada: 1-800-882-1112 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 New Cadillac owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service Program. See Roadside Service 0 343.
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