Owner’s manual specs

2015 Cadillac XTS Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box

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Fluids & capacities

All engines

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Applies to: Automatic Transmission

Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-13

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10-16.

Applies to: Engine Coolant

Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-13

Engine Oil

Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 10-9.

Applies to: Engine Oil

Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-13

3.6L

Engine Cooling System

10.4 qt

9.8 L

Applies to: 3.6L (LF3)

Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, PDF page 377

Engine Cooling System

7.5 qt

7.1 L

Applies to: 3.6L (LFX)

Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, PDF page 377

Engine Oil with Filter

6 qt

5.7 L

Applies to: 3.6L (LFX) · with filter

Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, PDF page 377

Engine Oil with Filter

7 qt

6.6 L

Applies to: 3.6L (LF3) · with filter

Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, PDF page 377

Maintenance schedule

Normal service schedule

Use this for ordinary driving.

Service	When
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-6	Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km)
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-6	Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coils. (3.6L LF3) Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-6	Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coils. (3.6L LFX) Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-6	97,500 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-6	Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km)

Severe service schedule

Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.

Service	When
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-8	Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km)
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-8	Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coils. (3.6L LF3) Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-8	Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coils. (3.6L LFX) Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-8	97,500 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 11-8	Every 7,500 mi(12,000 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 controls on the right side of the steering wheel, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-29. When remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5-39.
Press SEL on the DIC controls and hold SEL down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100%.
Pull out the filter.
Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
Reverse Steps 1-3 to reinstall the filter cover housing.

You’ll know it worked: If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.

Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 10-12

Fuse box locations & fuse chart

Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Diagrams in the manual

2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 10-31

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
2	—	Starter	p.10-34
3	—	Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch	p.10-32
6	—	Wiper	p.10-31
7	—	Engine Control Module	p.10-33
11	—	Headlamp Washer	p.10-34
16	—	Not Used	p.10-32
17	—	Body Run/Crank	p.10-32
18	—	Autonet Run/Crank (Aftermarket)	p.10-32
20	—	Not Used	p.10-32
21	—	Rear Power Windows	p.10-31
22	—	Sunroof	p.10-31
23	—	Variable Effort Steering	p.10-32
25	—	Retained Accessory Power	p.10-32
26	—	Antilock Brake System Pump	p.10-32
27	—	Electric Parking Brake	p.10-32
28	—	Rear Window Defogger	p.10-32
29	—	Passive Entry/ Passive Start Module - Battery	p.10-32
31	—	Left Front Heated Seat	p.10-33
32	—	Body Control Module 6	p.10-33
33	—	Right Front Heated Seat	p.10-33
34	—	Antilock Brake System Valves	p.10-33
35	—	Amplifier	p.10-33
37	—	Right High Beam	p.10-33
38	—	Left High Beam	p.10-33
41	—	Brake Vacuum Assist Pump	p.10-32
42	—	Cooling Fan K2	p.10-32
44	—	Headlamp Washer	p.10-32
45	—	Cooling Fan K1	p.10-32
46	—	Cooling Fan Relay	p.10-33
47	—	Six Cylinder Engine: Pre Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Heater, Canister Purge Solenoid	p.10-33
48	—	Coolant Pump	p.10-33
50	—	Left High Intensity Discharge Headlamp	p.10-33
51	—	Horn	p.10-33
52	—	Cluster Run/Crank	p.10-33
53	—	Run/Crank for Inside Rearview Mirror, Rear Vision Camera	p.10-33
54	—	Run/Crank for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning	p.10-33
55	—	Outside Rearview Mirror, Front Window Switches	p.10-33
56	—	Windshield Washer	p.10-33
57	—	Steering Column Lock	p.10-33
60	—	Heated Mirror	p.10-33
62	—	Massage Memory Bolster	p.10-33
64	—	Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Module - Battery	p.10-33
66	—	Trunk Release	p.10-33
67	—	Chassis Control Module	p.10-33
69	—	Regulated Voltage Control Sensor	p.10-33
70	—	Vent Canister Solenoid	p.10-33
71	—	Memory Module	p.10-33

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

Where to find it

Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle.

pressor Clutch 2 Starter 4 Wiper Speed 5 Wiper Control 8 Not Used 10 Cooling Fan 11 Headlamp Washer 14 Headlamp Low Beam Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle.

Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 10-34

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
1	—	Telematics (OnStar)	p.10-34
2	—	Body Control Module 7	p.10-34
3	—	Body Control Module 5	p.10-34
4	—	Radio	p.10-34
5	—	Infotainment and Center Stack Displays, Head-up Display, Instrument Cluster, Rear Seat Entertainment	p.10-35
6	—	Power Outlet 1	p.10-35
7	—	Power Outlet 2	p.10-35
8	—	Body Control Module 1	p.10-35
9	—	Body Control Module 4	p.10-35
10	—	Body Control Module 8 (J-Case Fuse)	p.10-35
11	—	Front Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning/Blower (J-Case Fuse)	p.10-35
12	—	Passenger Seat (Circuit Breaker)	p.10-35
13	—	Driver Seat (Circuit Breaker)	p.10-35
14	—	Diagnostic Link Connector	p.10-35
15	—	Airbag	p.10-35
16	—	Glove Box	p.10-35
17	—	Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning Controller	p.10-35
18	—	Logistics	p.10-35
19	—	Electronic Steering Column Lock	p.10-35
20	—	Automatic Occupant Sensing	p.10-35
21	—	Spare	p.10-35
22	—	Steering Wheel Controls/Backlight	p.10-35
23	—	Body Control Module 3	p.10-35
24	—	Body Control Module 2	p.10-35
25	—	Power Steering Column	p.10-35
26	—	AC/DC Inverter	p.10-35

Rear Compartment Fuse Block

Where to find it

Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is on the left side of the trunk behind a cover.

Source: 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual, page 10-36

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.

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