Washer Fluid - Cadillac XTS Owner's Manual

To check the power steering fluid:
1. Remove the engine cover. Refer
to Engine Cover 0 227.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the
reservoir clean.
3. Turn the cap counterclockwise
and pull it straight up.
4. Wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag.
5. Replace the cap and completely
tighten it.
6. Remove the cap again and look
at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The fluid level should be
between MIN and MAX on the
dipstick.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to
use, see Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 295. Always use the
proper fluid.

Washer Fluid

What to Use
When adding windshield washer fluid
to the vehicle, be sure to read the
manufacturer instructions before use.
If you will be operating your vehicle in
an area where the temperature may
fall below freezing, use a fluid that
has sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
The appropriate message will appear
on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
when the fluid level is low. See Washer
Fluid Messages 0 143.
VEHICLE CARE
Open the cap with the washer symbol
on it. Add washer fluid until the tank
is full. See Engine Compartment
Overview 0 224 for reservoir location.
Caution
Do not use washer fluid that
contains any type of water
repellent coating. This can
cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.
Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the windshield
washer. It can damage the
windshield washer system
and paint.
Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the solution
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