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I I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM u BRAKE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE RADIATOR COOLANT /u/L ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTILOCK BRAKE Here aresome other symbols you may see: U RADIO SELECTOR RADIO VOLUME 1 A t l=I I LIGHTER TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE I 5 HORN 1 AIR CONDITIONING I - These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: I SPEAKER
I I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM u BRAKE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE RADIATOR COOLANT /u/L ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTILOCK BRAKE Here aresome other symbols you may see: U RADIO SELECTOR RADIO VOLUME 1 A t l=I I LIGHTER TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE I 5 HORN 1 AIR CONDITIONING I - These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: I SPEAKER
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tire. If the warning light stays on after you 're driving, your Cadillac needs service. See "Engine In "Problems on again when you replace the compact spare wlrn a full-size tire, orif it comes on the Overheating" in ... what to do. Road," this light comes 011. As a check, the light should stop the car and turn the engineoff as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! Service Engine Soon Light I ENGINE SOON 126 Engine Temperature WarningLight (Export Only) This light tells you start your engine has overheated...
tire. If the warning light stays on after you 're driving, your Cadillac needs service. See "Engine In "Problems on again when you replace the compact spare wlrn a full-size tire, orif it comes on the Overheating" in ... what to do. Road," this light comes 011. As a check, the light should stop the car and turn the engineoff as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! Service Engine Soon Light I ENGINE SOON 126 Engine Temperature WarningLight (Export Only) This light tells you start your engine has overheated...
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Have the brakesystem serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as needed . CHANGE ENGINE OIL This means that the of engine coolant. CHECK BRAKE FLUID This message is displayed to replace the transaxle fluid. Check the brake reservoirlevel and add as light is on... CHANGE TRANS FLUID (Northstar Only) This messagewill appear when it . 135 If the brake warning section. Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as needed . CHECK FUEL GAGE This messagewill appear when your maintenance booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals. If this ...
Have the brakesystem serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as needed . CHANGE ENGINE OIL This means that the of engine coolant. CHECK BRAKE FLUID This message is displayed to replace the transaxle fluid. Check the brake reservoirlevel and add as light is on... CHANGE TRANS FLUID (Northstar Only) This messagewill appear when it . 135 If the brake warning section. Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as needed . CHECK FUEL GAGE This messagewill appear when your maintenance booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals. If this ...
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ENGINE HOT - When that the A/C needsrecharging. Tf the coolant temperature returns to normal, you must select "AUTO", "DEFOG" orDefrost to idle until it again. LOW A/C REFRIGERANT - SERVICE A/CSOON This message will appear when the A/C ... ever displayed have your tank is critically low. A/C COMPRESSOR OFF This message will appear when the Climate Control is in "Auto" or Defrost and theengine coolant is nearly empty. serves as a warning that thewasher fluid reservoir is hotter than thenormal operating temperature. If it does not cool down or themcssage is...
ENGINE HOT - When that the A/C needsrecharging. Tf the coolant temperature returns to normal, you must select "AUTO", "DEFOG" orDefrost to idle until it again. LOW A/C REFRIGERANT - SERVICE A/CSOON This message will appear when the A/C ... ever displayed have your tank is critically low. A/C COMPRESSOR OFF This message will appear when the Climate Control is in "Auto" or Defrost and theengine coolant is nearly empty. serves as a warning that thewasher fluid reservoir is hotter than thenormal operating temperature. If it does not cool down or themcssage is...
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Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. 0 0 Snow tires can help in loose snow, but may not want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. You may need ..., you less traction on ice than regular tires. If you do not expect to be driving in good shape for winter driving: tips 0 Have your Cadillac in deep snow, but they may give you may have another vehicle push yours a littleuphill to take someof the pressure from the transaxle, so you...
Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. 0 0 Snow tires can help in loose snow, but may not want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. You may need ..., you less traction on ice than regular tires. If you do not expect to be driving in good shape for winter driving: tips 0 Have your Cadillac in deep snow, but they may give you may have another vehicle push yours a littleuphill to take someof the pressure from the transaxle, so you...
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Wait until it . you see or f,..:c . Just turn itoff and get everyone '-i::::skT- -. & away from it cools down. hear steam coming from the vehicle until there is no -? ; ' ': ., Stay away from the engine if you just open the hood.
Wait until it . you see or f,..:c . Just turn itoff and get everyone '-i::::skT- -. & away from it cools down. hear steam coming from the vehicle until there is no -? ; ' ': ., Stay away from the engine if you just open the hood.
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... THE VEHICLE until it 's safe tolift the hood,here's what you can drive normally. But then,if you still have the overheatwarning, you 'll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric enginefans 232 You may decide notto lift the hood but to keepyour engine under load (in a drive gear where...
... THE VEHICLE until it 's safe tolift the hood,here's what you can drive normally. But then,if you still have the overheatwarning, you 'll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric enginefans 232 You may decide notto lift the hood but to keepyour engine under load (in a drive gear where...
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.... If you do the anything else until itcools down. in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else the cooling system. The coolant level should be at or above "FULL COLD." If it could lose cause fire, and you - ...:.I ..%? -7 .- 2 ., C .-I A CAUTION: An ...thevehicle. fixed .Y I Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can injure Keep hands, clothing you run all coolant.ifThat could be very hot. If the coolant inside coolant recovery tank is not running and can be burned. and tools away from any leak before you may have a leak...
.... If you do the anything else until itcools down. in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else the cooling system. The coolant level should be at or above "FULL COLD." If it could lose cause fire, and you - ...:.I ..%? -7 .- 2 ., C .-I A CAUTION: An ...thevehicle. fixed .Y I Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can injure Keep hands, clothing you run all coolant.ifThat could be very hot. If the coolant inside coolant recovery tank is not running and can be burned. and tools away from any leak before you may have a leak...
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... Your engine could catch and you or others could get the overheat warning. With plain warning systemis set for more information about the proper coolant mix.) ,/!1 CAUTIO I NOTICE: In cold weather, water can Jeze and crack the L engine, radiato,, heater core and other liquid like alcohol,... can D e dangerous. If they be aren't, yourvehicle needs service. Your vehicle's coolant mix. How to AddCoolant to seeif the electric engine fans be are running. NOTICE: Engine damage fro running: covered hv v o w rrant 1 your...
... Your engine could catch and you or others could get the overheat warning. With plain warning systemis set for more information about the proper coolant mix.) ,/!1 CAUTIO I NOTICE: In cold weather, water can Jeze and crack the L engine, radiato,, heater core and other liquid like alcohol,... can D e dangerous. If they be aren't, yourvehicle needs service. Your vehicle's coolant mix. How to AddCoolant to seeif the electric engine fans be are running. NOTICE: Engine damage fro running: covered hv v o w rrant 1 your...
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You can try. If the overheatwarning continues, there'sone morething you do it. 235 a When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank is cool before you can add the proper coolant directly to the radiator, but be sure mix the cooling system is at or above "FULL COLD," start your vehicle.
You can try. If the overheatwarning continues, there'sone morething you do it. 235 a When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank is cool before you can add the proper coolant directly to the radiator, but be sure mix the cooling system is at or above "FULL COLD," start your vehicle.
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How to Add Coolant to stop. You can remove the radiator pressure capwhen the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to theleft until it . Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as youturn it first stops. (Don'tt pressdown whileturning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator 1. hiss means thereis still some A pressure left. 2. Remove the pressure cap. I 1 237 R -
How to Add Coolant to stop. You can remove the radiator pressure capwhen the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to theleft until it . Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as youturn it first stops. (Don'tt pressdown whileturning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator 1. hiss means thereis still some A pressure left. 2. Remove the pressure cap. I 1 237 R -
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3. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the i, base of the filler neck. 4. Fill the radiator with the proper m x up to "FULL COLD.'' 238
3. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the i, base of the filler neck. 4. Fill the radiator with the proper m x up to "FULL COLD.'' 238
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5. Watch out for the engine fans. 7 . If the level is lower, add more of the filler neck. 239 Start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the base of the proper mix through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6.
5. Watch out for the engine fans. 7 . If the level is lower, add more of the filler neck. 239 Start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the base of the proper mix through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6.
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COOLING SYSTEM - 4.6 LITER (NORTHSTRR) I I I 8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure thearrows on the pressure cap line up like this. _ ..._ . . - *I 4 When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: Coolant surge tank with pressure cap v Electric engine fans 240
COOLING SYSTEM - 4.6 LITER (NORTHSTRR) I I I 8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure thearrows on the pressure cap line up like this. _ ..._ . . - *I 4 When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: Coolant surge tank with pressure cap v Electric engine fans 240
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.... = ~ r 1 A CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, canbe very hot. Don't run theengine, it isn't, you run theengine if there is a leak. r 241 The coolant level should be at or above "FULL COLD." If it could be burned. I A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. If the... tank is not running and can injure Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any leak fmed before you could loseall coolant. If you . Get any underhood electric fan. engine is boiling, don't do , you can start up even when the you do anything else until itcools ...
.... = ~ r 1 A CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, canbe very hot. Don't run theengine, it isn't, you run theengine if there is a leak. r 241 The coolant level should be at or above "FULL COLD." If it could be burned. I A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. If the... tank is not running and can injure Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any leak fmed before you could loseall coolant. If you . Get any underhood electric fan. engine is boiling, don't do , you can start up even when the you do anything else until itcools ...
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...is overheating, both fans should be running . Use a 50/50 mix of clean water (preferablydistilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the proper coolant With plain mix. If there seemsto be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fans are running . How... to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you or others could catch fire and you haven't found a problem yet, but you wouldn't get the overheat warning. water or ...
...is overheating, both fans should be running . Use a 50/50 mix of clean water (preferablydistilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the proper coolant With plain mix. If there seemsto be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fans are running . How... to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you or others could catch fire and you haven't found a problem yet, but you wouldn't get the overheat warning. water or ...
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...pressure -- Wait for a predetermined number cycles to prevent engine of damage, enabling your vehicle to be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine. They are hot enough. Coolant containsethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine a parts are under pressure, andyou you ever have to cool if ...you turn the cap when the cooling cap, system, including the coolant surge tank pressure is hot. to turn the pre;.=we -- 243 I A CAUTION Steam and scalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system can blow if ...
...pressure -- Wait for a predetermined number cycles to prevent engine of damage, enabling your vehicle to be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine. They are hot enough. Coolant containsethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine a parts are under pressure, andyou you ever have to cool if ...you turn the cap when the cooling cap, system, including the coolant surge tank pressure is hot. to turn the pre;.=we -- 243 I A CAUTION Steam and scalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system can blow if ...
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- - Turn the pressure cap slowly to theleft until it first stops. (Don't pressdown while turning the pressurecap.) 244 i' i You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
- - Turn the pressure cap slowly to theleft until it first stops. (Don't pressdown while turning the pressurecap.) 244 i' i You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
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Remove the pressure cap. Fill the coolant surge tankwith the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. .-m" .- A 245 c . / . 3. the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it.
Remove the pressure cap. Fill the coolant surge tankwith the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. .-m" .- A 245 c . / . 3. the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it.
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...especially if you 'd use your foot off the road if possible. Gently brake to the top the surge tank. Any air thatwas introduced while adding coolant will toward that side. I F A TIRE GOES FLAT It's unusual for a tire to leak outslowly. It may require the same correction you ...maintain your tires properly. If an is "ENGINE COOLANT LOW" message does appear, repeat steps 1 through thecooling system. If air goesout of a tire, it's much likea skid and may be very bumpy and...
...especially if you 'd use your foot off the road if possible. Gently brake to the top the surge tank. Any air thatwas introduced while adding coolant will toward that side. I F A TIRE GOES FLAT It's unusual for a tire to leak outslowly. It may require the same correction you ...maintain your tires properly. If an is "ENGINE COOLANT LOW" message does appear, repeat steps 1 through thecooling system. If air goesout of a tire, it's much likea skid and may be very bumpy and...