Cadillac CTS-V 2018 - Filling the Tank; Fuel Additives; Fuels in Foreign Countries

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 5/9/17
DRIVING AND OPERATING 241
system performance may be affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp could
turn on and the vehicle may not pass
a smog-check test. See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
0 125. If this occurs, return to your
authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is
determined that the condition is
caused by the type of fuel used,
repairs may not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
fuel octane ratings in anti-knock index
(AKI). For fuel not to use in a foreign
country, see “Prohibited Fuels” in Fuel
0 239.
Fuel Additives
To keep fuel systems clean, TOP TIER
detergent gasoline is recommended.
See Fuel 0 239.
If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not
available, one bottle of GM Fuel
System Treatment Cleaner added to
the fuel tank at ever y engine oil
change, can help. GM Fuel System
Treatment Cleaner is the only gasoline
additive recommended by General
Motors. It is available at your dealer.
Filling the Tank
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Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
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To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the
fuel pump island.
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Turn off the engine when
refueling.
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Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.
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Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.
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Do not use a cell phone while
refueling.
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Do not reenter the vehicle
while pumping fuel.
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Warning (Continued)
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Keep children away from the
fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
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Fuel can spray out if the
refueling nozzle is inserted
too quickly. This spray can
happen if the tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot
weather. Insert the refueling
nozzle slowly and wait for any
hiss noise to stop prior to
beginning to flow fuel.