Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant 0 279.
Applies to: Engine Coolant
Owner’s manual specs
2016 Cadillac CTS Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2016 Cadillac CTS, copied from Cadillac’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.
Engines in this manual: 2.0L L4, 3.6L V6, 6.2L V8. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.
Fluids & capacities
All engines
Engine Oil
Engine oil meeting the dexos1™specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. AC Delco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 272.
Applies to: Engine Oil
2.0L L4
Cooling System- Engine
9.3 qt
8.8 L
Applies to: 2.0L L4 Engine
Engine Oil with Filter
5 qt
4.7 L
Applies to: 2.0L L4 Engine RWD · with filter
Engine Oil with Filter
6 qt
5.7 L
Applies to: 2.0L L4 Engine AWD · with filter
3.6L V6
Cooling System- Engine
10.8 qt
10.2 L
Applies to: 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX)
Cooling System- Engine
13.5 qt
12.8 L
Applies to: 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3)
Engine Oil with Filter
5.5 qt
5.2 L
Applies to: 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) RWD (without oil cooler) · with filter
Engine Oil with Filter
6 qt
5.7 L
Applies to: 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) RWD (with oil cooler) · with filter
Engine Oil with Filter
6.5 qt
6.15 L
Applies to: 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) AWD · with filter
6.2L V8
Cooling System- Engine
12.9 qt
12.2 L
Applies to: 6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series)
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
Severe service schedule
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (6.2L V8 Engine) (4) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (Except 6.2L V8 Engine) (4) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
Oil life & reset procedures
Engine oil life system reset
Before you start
- Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change.
- with the engine off.
Steps
- Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 135 and Engine Oil Messages 0 143.
- Press and hold SEL to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100%.
- Pull out the air cleaner/filter.
- Inspect or replace the air cleaner/filter.
- Reverse Steps 1-3 to reinstall the air cleaner/filter cover.
You’ll know it worked: If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Where to find it
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driver side of the instrument panel.
remove the end panel by gently prying with a plastic tool near each clip, beginning at the point shown.
Diagrams in the manual
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | Not used | p.298 |
| 5 | — | HVAC control | p.298 |
| 6 | — | Tilt/Telescoping steering column | p.298 |
| 8 | — | Data link connect | p.298 |
| 9 | — | Glove box release | p.298 |
| 10 | — | Shunt | p.298 |
| 11 | — | Body control module 1 | p.298 |
| 12 | — | Body control module 5 | p.298 |
| 13 | — | Not used | p.298 |
| 14 | — | Not used | p.298 |
| 15 | — | Not used | p.298 |
| 16 | — | Not used | p.298 |
| 17 | — | Not used | p.298 |
| 18 | — | Not used | p.298 |
| 19 | — | Auxiliary power outlet | p.298 |
| 22 | — | Sensing diagnostic module/ Automatic occupant sensing | p.299 |
| 23 | — | Radio/DVD/HVAC control | p.299 |
| 24 | — | Display | p.299 |
| 25 | — | Heated steering wheel | p.299 |
| 26 | — | Wireless charger | p.299 |
| 27 | — | Steering wheel switches | p.299 |
| 28 | — | Not used | p.299 |
| 29 | — | Visor | p.299 |
| 30 | — | Not used | p.299 |
| 31 | — | Not used | p.299 |
| 32 | — | Retained accessory power | p.299 |
| 33 | — | Front HVAC blower | p.299 |
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Where to find it
Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment.
Diagrams in the manual
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | Body control module 8 | p.300 |
| 5 | — | Passive entry passive start/ Battery 1 | p.300 |
| 6 | — | Body control module 4 | p.300 |
| 7 | — | Heated mirror | p.300 |
| 8 | — | Amplifier | p.300 |
| 9 | — | Rear defogger | p.300 |
| 10 | — | Glass break | p.300 |
| 12 | — | OnStar (if equipped) | p.300 |
| 13 | — | Right window | p.300 |
| 14 | — | Electric parking brake | p.300 |
| 16 | — | Trunk release | p.300 |
More fuse pages in the manual
Diagrams and printed legends we can’t host. Check the box name printed on a diagram before counting positions.