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...also explains the "SIR" system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 ...Here you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Index ... 8-1 i It also gives you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Here's an... This section tells you how to use it to start and operate your Cadillac. This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 7-10. / F -s a\ The 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner'sManual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to quickly find helpful information and...
...also explains the "SIR" system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 ...Here you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Index ... 8-1 i It also gives you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Here's an... This section tells you how to use it to start and operate your Cadillac. This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 7-10. / F -s a\ The 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner'sManual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to quickly find helpful information and...
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... the parking brake. When you shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if your engine is you have it fixed. Keep your hand and arm away when you can still release your parking brake should have a parking brake problem and should release. If your hand or arm in the wayof the pedal, is...
... the parking brake. When you shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if your engine is you have it fixed. Keep your hand and arm away when you can still release your parking brake should have a parking brake problem and should release. If your hand or arm in the wayof the pedal, is...
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...alarmed when this manual's advice. Paying attention to let you know when there's a problem with this section, you are familiar with your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on when you should not be ...and gages could also save you know your vehicle. Please follow this happens. Gages can be or isa problem with one of your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to your vehicle's functions. Waiting ... on when there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to do about eight seconds to remind people to know they're working.
...alarmed when this manual's advice. Paying attention to let you know when there's a problem with this section, you are familiar with your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on when you should not be ...and gages could also save you know your vehicle. Please follow this happens. Gages can be or isa problem with one of your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to your vehicle's functions. Waiting ... on when there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to do about eight seconds to remind people to know they're working.
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...Cadillac needs service. If the light still stays on, orcomes on , turn the ignition off . If the warning light stays on after you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, or if it will come on , you if there is a problem. Then start your engine... and may also come on again when you 're driving, your Cadillac needs service. Or, if the light comes ...will be ready to warn you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. If this part. 2-57 See "Brake System Warning Light...
...Cadillac needs service. If the light still stays on, orcomes on , turn the ignition off . If the warning light stays on after you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, or if it will come on , you if there is a problem. Then start your engine... and may also come on again when you 're driving, your Cadillac needs service. Or, if the light comes ...will be ready to warn you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. If this part. 2-57 See "Brake System Warning Light...
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...system is on, the system will come on. The light will come on and stay on. TRACTION CONTROL TRACTION ENGAGED If it will be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may exist if the traction control system active light comes on, so adjust your vehicle needs service... Active Light When your driving accordingly. When this warning light is limiting wheel spin, this light will stay on briefly when you start the engine. Slippery road conditions may need service. If the light doesn't come on briefly as you turnthe ignition key to tell you turn the system...
...system is on, the system will come on. The light will come on and stay on. TRACTION CONTROL TRACTION ENGAGED If it will be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may exist if the traction control system active light comes on, so adjust your vehicle needs service... Active Light When your driving accordingly. When this warning light is limiting wheel spin, this light will stay on briefly when you start the engine. Slippery road conditions may need service. If the light doesn't come on briefly as you turnthe ignition key to tell you turn the system...
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...vehicle and turn the engineoff as soon as possible. LOW COOLANT TEMP If you have your engine. See "Engine Coolant" in damage to your vehicle serviced as soon as a bulb check when you start the engine. h k - Continuing to do. Low Coolant Warning Light If the coolant level in... your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your engine coolant has overheated. In "Problems on the Road," this light will come on until you add coolant. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This lightshould come onand stay on briefly as you can. 2-...
...vehicle and turn the engineoff as soon as possible. LOW COOLANT TEMP If you have your engine. See "Engine Coolant" in damage to your vehicle serviced as soon as a bulb check when you start the engine. h k - Continuing to do. Low Coolant Warning Light If the coolant level in... your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your engine coolant has overheated. In "Problems on the Road," this light will come on until you add coolant. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This lightshould come onand stay on briefly as you can. 2-...
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Canada Your Cadillac is equipped with a computer which may prevent more serious damage to your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. This system is also designed to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by the system before any problem is apparent, which ...II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life ...
Canada Your Cadillac is equipped with a computer which may prevent more serious damage to your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. This system is also designed to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by the system before any problem is apparent, which ...II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life ...
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... correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of fuel, your engine may have your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). If so, your electrical ...light off . If you experience this as designed. If the Light Is On Steady You may be corrected when the electrical system dries out. your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will take a few driving trips should turn on fuel? Did you recently changed...
... correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of fuel, your engine may have your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). If so, your electrical ...light off . If you experience this as designed. If the Light Is On Steady You may be corrected when the electrical system dries out. your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will take a few driving trips should turn on fuel? Did you recently changed...
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...might have your vehicle serviced. you oil I NOTICE: Damage to warn you start the engine. W A PRESSURE Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not coveredby your warranty...means oil isn't going through your engine properly. If it doesn't, be sure to have itfixed so it will be there to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it ...catches fire.You or others could be costlyand is low. You could beburned. When this light comes on and stays on as possible and have some other problem...
...might have your vehicle serviced. you oil I NOTICE: Damage to warn you start the engine. W A PRESSURE Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not coveredby your warranty...means oil isn't going through your engine properly. If it doesn't, be sure to have itfixed so it will be there to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it ...catches fire.You or others could be costlyand is low. You could beburned. When this light comes on and stays on as possible and have some other problem...
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...speed unless you turn on the ignition, it indicates an electrical problem with your air conditioning system. However, the system will try to keep the air at a time. You can change the temperature from blowing on you have your Cadillac. You may also choose 60O F ( 16O C) for maximum...is controlled automatically if want . It won't cool or remove humidity from outside. Press the upper portion to display the outside that the engine has started to lower the inside your passengers. In maximum cooling, the system will flow through your system serviced. If you wantthe fan...
...speed unless you turn on the ignition, it indicates an electrical problem with your air conditioning system. However, the system will try to keep the air at a time. You can change the temperature from blowing on you have your Cadillac. You may also choose 60O F ( 16O C) for maximum...is controlled automatically if want . It won't cool or remove humidity from outside. Press the upper portion to display the outside that the engine has started to lower the inside your passengers. In maximum cooling, the system will flow through your system serviced. If you wantthe fan...
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... . When you will use it may not have some power brake assist. That means better braking and longer brake life. But you start your engine and begin to cool between hard stops. This is a mistake. Your brakes may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will still have ...heavy braking -- See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light'' in spurts -- You may even notice that will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will stay on , and you...
... . When you will use it may not have some power brake assist. That means better braking and longer brake life. But you start your engine and begin to cool between hard stops. This is a mistake. Your brakes may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will still have ...heavy braking -- See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light'' in spurts -- You may even notice that will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will stay on , and you...
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... on a steep downhill slope. 0 0 0 As you go 0 Know how to a lower gear. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. and your vehiclein gear when you go uphill. Shift down a ...hl. They could get so hot that they wouldn't work well. The lower gears help cool your engine and tsansmission, and you stay in your ownlane. Drive at speeds that warn of the road. There could getso hot that they wouldn't work well...
... on a steep downhill slope. 0 0 0 As you go 0 Know how to a lower gear. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. and your vehiclein gear when you go uphill. Shift down a ...hl. They could get so hot that they wouldn't work well. The lower gears help cool your engine and tsansmission, and you stay in your ownlane. Drive at speeds that warn of the road. There could getso hot that they wouldn't work well...
Owner's Manual
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..., you can drive normally. otherwise, shift to be too serious. Turn on , you can idle the engine for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to lift the hood but see if the warning stops. If... hill on a hot day. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a) or DRIVE (D or 3). If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Idle... for two or three minutes while you're parked, to see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to NEUTRAL (N); If you 're in traffic. Turn off your vehicle right away. If ...
..., you can drive normally. otherwise, shift to be too serious. Turn on , you can idle the engine for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to lift the hood but see if the warning stops. If... hill on a hot day. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a) or DRIVE (D or 3). If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Idle... for two or three minutes while you're parked, to see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to NEUTRAL (N); If you 're in traffic. Turn off your vehicle right away. If ...
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... surgetank pressure cap to if you turn the capwhen the cooling system, including coolant surgetank the pressure cap,is cool before you do it. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information.) TM Steam and scaldingliquids from a hot cooling system can come out at the coolant surge tank, but the... pressure cap even a little they can blow out and burn you badly. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot.
... surgetank pressure cap to if you turn the capwhen the cooling system, including coolant surgetank the pressure cap,is cool before you do it. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information.) TM Steam and scaldingliquids from a hot cooling system can come out at the coolant surge tank, but the... pressure cap even a little they can blow out and burn you badly. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot.
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...improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to get a heavy knocking noise when you don't have a problem. 6-2 Be sure the posted octane is less than 87, you may get rid a of any vehicle ...system. you have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) €or better vehicle performance and engine protection. At a minimum, it should keep a record with parts receipts andlist all the mileage and the ... any service work , see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac" in the Index. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index.
...improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to get a heavy knocking noise when you don't have a problem. 6-2 Be sure the posted octane is less than 87, you may get rid a of any vehicle ...system. you have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) €or better vehicle performance and engine protection. At a minimum, it should keep a record with parts receipts andlist all the mileage and the ... any service work , see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac" in the Index. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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...the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of your used oil, If you have a problem properly disposing of water. If you change your oil and filter -- If the CHANGE OIL light ...000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your skin for help. Don't let used engine oil contains certain elements that , turn the ignition key to reset the system again. Fully push and ...release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. What to Change Engine Oil Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator. When to Do witL Used Oil Did you know when to...
...the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of your used oil, If you have a problem properly disposing of water. If you change your oil and filter -- If the CHANGE OIL light ...000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your skin for help. Don't let used engine oil contains certain elements that , turn the ignition key to reset the system again. Fully push and ...release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. What to Change Engine Oil Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator. When to Do witL Used Oil Did you know when to...
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...kind of fluid to regularly check power steering fluid unless you hear an unusual noise. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this system could indicate a problem. Failure to the mark. A fluid loss in the Index. The level should be at the fluid level on the dipstick. Power Steering Fluid How To... Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is a leak in the system or you suspect there is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Add enough ...
...kind of fluid to regularly check power steering fluid unless you hear an unusual noise. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this system could indicate a problem. Failure to the mark. A fluid loss in the Index. The level should be at the fluid level on the dipstick. Power Steering Fluid How To... Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is a leak in the system or you suspect there is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Add enough ...
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...if it as soon as you can get along without -- There are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. ever have a problem on the driver's side of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. like the radio or cigarette lighter... -- Be sure you can borrow one that you replace a bad fuse with a new one of your vehicle: the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse ...
...if it as soon as you can get along without -- There are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. ever have a problem on the driver's side of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. like the radio or cigarette lighter... -- Be sure you can borrow one that you replace a bad fuse with a new one of your vehicle: the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse ...
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... Label ...4-30 Chains.Safety ...4-37 Chains.Tire ...6-47 ChangeOilLight ...2-64 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-20 ChargeLight ...2-55 Check Engine Light ...2-60 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-44 6-54 Chemical Paint Spotting ...1-32 Child Restraints ...Securing in the Center Rear......Cleaner,Air ...6-14 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...6-53 6-49 Fabric ...Glass ...6-51 6-48 Inside ofYour Cadillac ...6-51 Instrument Panel ...6-51 Leather ...Outside of Your Cadillac ...6-52 6-50 Special Problems ...Stains ...6-49 6-54 Tires ...Vinyl ...6-50 6-52 Weatherstrips ...Wheels ...6-53 Windshield and Wiper...
... Label ...4-30 Chains.Safety ...4-37 Chains.Tire ...6-47 ChangeOilLight ...2-64 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-20 ChargeLight ...2-55 Check Engine Light ...2-60 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-44 6-54 Chemical Paint Spotting ...1-32 Child Restraints ...Securing in the Center Rear......Cleaner,Air ...6-14 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...6-53 6-49 Fabric ...Glass ...6-51 6-48 Inside ofYour Cadillac ...6-51 Instrument Panel ...6-51 Leather ...Outside of Your Cadillac ...6-52 6-50 Special Problems ...Stains ...6-49 6-54 Tires ...Vinyl ...6-50 6-52 Weatherstrips ...Wheels ...6-53 Windshield and Wiper...
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...14 New Vehicle "Break-In" ...Nightvision ...4- 16 2-53 Odometer ...Lumbar...2-53 Odometer, Trip ...Function Off-RoadRecovery ...4-12 6-9 Oil, Engine ...6-13 Oil Life Indicator ...6- 13 Oil Life Indicator, Resetting ...Overdrive. Chemical ...Park Automatic Transmission ...6-54 2- 19 2-23 Shifting Into ...10 Steering ...Steering Fluid ...6-24 2-28 Windows ...Powerseat ...1-1 Controls ...1-3 ...1-2 Memory Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-23 ...5-1 Problems on the Road ...7-11 Publications, Service and Owner Pull-Down Feature, Automatic ...2-9 Radiator ...Radio Reception ...Radios ...Rain. Floor ...
...14 New Vehicle "Break-In" ...Nightvision ...4- 16 2-53 Odometer ...Lumbar...2-53 Odometer, Trip ...Function Off-RoadRecovery ...4-12 6-9 Oil, Engine ...6-13 Oil Life Indicator ...6- 13 Oil Life Indicator, Resetting ...Overdrive. Chemical ...Park Automatic Transmission ...6-54 2- 19 2-23 Shifting Into ...10 Steering ...Steering Fluid ...6-24 2-28 Windows ...Powerseat ...1-1 Controls ...1-3 ...1-2 Memory Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-23 ...5-1 Problems on the Road ...7-11 Publications, Service and Owner Pull-Down Feature, Automatic ...2-9 Radiator ...Radio Reception ...Radios ...Rain. Floor ...