Owner's Manual
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...met because of such 32 valve, advanced systems as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. For more The 1992 Seville STS is the first car ever to be awarded ... continues into the '90s as the dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4t80 E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, antilock brakes and traction control. Now more t h a n nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in stock technical configuration, was selected...
...met because of such 32 valve, advanced systems as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. For more The 1992 Seville STS is the first car ever to be awarded ... continues into the '90s as the dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4t80 E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, antilock brakes and traction control. Now more t h a n nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in stock technical configuration, was selected...
Owner's Manual
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Tachometer Analog Cluster \ \ \ - 1 3 4 I 2 This gage indicates the engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). When the engine speed slows, the furl supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to theengine is shut off. Engine Speed Limiter (Northstar) If you have the 4.6 L Northstar engine, you have an Engine Speed Limiter. When your engine RPM's are critically high the fuel supply to the engine. 133 This feature prevents the engine from operating at toomany revolutions per minute (RPM).
Tachometer Analog Cluster \ \ \ - 1 3 4 I 2 This gage indicates the engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). When the engine speed slows, the furl supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to theengine is shut off. Engine Speed Limiter (Northstar) If you have the 4.6 L Northstar engine, you have an Engine Speed Limiter. When your engine RPM's are critically high the fuel supply to the engine. 133 This feature prevents the engine from operating at toomany revolutions per minute (RPM).
Owner's Manual
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... help the of generator recharge the battery quickly, you can reduce the load on , have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your maintenance booklet for the properfluid and change intervals. If the brake warning light is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. When the...) This message will appear when it checked immediately to inform the driver that theelectrical charging system is a low levelof engine coolant. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message will appear when the electrical system ischarging less than 16 volts). BATTERY VOLTS LOW This message will appear...
... help the of generator recharge the battery quickly, you can reduce the load on , have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your maintenance booklet for the properfluid and change intervals. If the brake warning light is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. When the...) This message will appear when it checked immediately to inform the driver that theelectrical charging system is a low levelof engine coolant. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message will appear when the electrical system ischarging less than 16 volts). BATTERY VOLTS LOW This message will appear...
Owner's Manual
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... and add as a warning that the life of your vehicle idle until it to a normal A/C compressoroperation. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off . ENGINE HOT- CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message willappear when your displayis turned off your Climate Control system and stop for fuel immediately. 139 After an oil...
... and add as a warning that the life of your vehicle idle until it to a normal A/C compressoroperation. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off . ENGINE HOT- CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message willappear when your displayis turned off your Climate Control system and stop for fuel immediately. 139 After an oil...
Owner's Manual
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REDUCE ENGINE POWER (Northstar Only) This message will appear if the engine starts tocut cylindersto reduce power. STARTING DISABLEDDUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY This messagewill appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASSKey I1 ) .... CHECK WASHERFLUID This message shows that thewasher fluid reservoir is so low that an improper ignition key is ever displayed, have your vehicle servicedat your Cadillac dealership. If you see no damage, cleanthe pellet contacts with the Electronic Control Module (ECM). The Instrument Panel Cluster will then run a timer and...
REDUCE ENGINE POWER (Northstar Only) This message will appear if the engine starts tocut cylindersto reduce power. STARTING DISABLEDDUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY This messagewill appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASSKey I1 ) .... CHECK WASHERFLUID This message shows that thewasher fluid reservoir is so low that an improper ignition key is ever displayed, have your vehicle servicedat your Cadillac dealership. If you see no damage, cleanthe pellet contacts with the Electronic Control Module (ECM). The Instrument Panel Cluster will then run a timer and...
Owner's Manual
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... refrigerant level that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. TRACTION DISABLED If your the to vehicle speed. TRANS FLUID RESET (Northstar Only) With the engine not running and ignition ON, press and hold the the OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears in the...
... refrigerant level that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. TRACTION DISABLED If your the to vehicle speed. TRANS FLUID RESET (Northstar Only) With the engine not running and ignition ON, press and hold the the OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears in the...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle serviced at Oil Life Indicator Your Cadillac hasa Driver Information Centerwith an Oil Change Indicator ... RIDE CONTROL messagewill display on the Driver Information Center. This tells when you It's basedupon the engine oil temperatures and your current operating conditions. The system is and monitorthe system. you need to ... press the Information button several times until " OIL LIFE INDEX" appears. 3 143 Road Sensing Suspension(Northstar Only) The Road Sensing Suspension automatically controls the ride of making these changeswithin milli-seconds. The Road ...
... your vehicle serviced at Oil Life Indicator Your Cadillac hasa Driver Information Centerwith an Oil Change Indicator ... RIDE CONTROL messagewill display on the Driver Information Center. This tells when you It's basedupon the engine oil temperatures and your current operating conditions. The system is and monitorthe system. you need to ... press the Information button several times until " OIL LIFE INDEX" appears. 3 143 Road Sensing Suspension(Northstar Only) The Road Sensing Suspension automatically controls the ride of making these changeswithin milli-seconds. The Road ...
Owner's Manual
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Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of the vehicle with the good batteryand run the engine for awhile. 228 The electrical connection is just asgood there, but not near engine parts thatmove. heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 4.9 Liter 4.6 Liter (Northstar) 11.Now start thevehicle with the dead battery.
Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of the vehicle with the good batteryand run the engine for awhile. 228 The electrical connection is just asgood there, but not near engine parts thatmove. heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 4.9 Liter 4.6 Liter (Northstar) 11.Now start thevehicle with the dead battery.
Owner's Manual
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8. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. COOLING SYSTEM=4.6 LITER (NORTHSTAR) i When you decideit's safe to lift the hood, here'swhat you'll see: Coolant surge tank with pressure cap Electric engine fans 243
8. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. COOLING SYSTEM=4.6 LITER (NORTHSTAR) i When you decideit's safe to lift the hood, here'swhat you'll see: Coolant surge tank with pressure cap Electric engine fans 243
Owner's Manual
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Fluid Usage Label 4.6 Liter (Northstar) Use the fluid usage label to identify the correct fluid you when the engine is not running. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. A CAUTION: Before closingthe hood, besure allfiller caps are on properly. A CAUTION: An electric fan under the can start up and injure even hood you want to check. 268
Fluid Usage Label 4.6 Liter (Northstar) Use the fluid usage label to identify the correct fluid you when the engine is not running. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. A CAUTION: Before closingthe hood, besure allfiller caps are on properly. A CAUTION: An electric fan under the can start up and injure even hood you want to check. 268
Owner's Manual
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In you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 269 ENGINE OIL It's a good idea to get fuel. Turn off the engine and give oil a few minutes to drain back into the the oil pan.If you order to check your engine oil every time get an accurate reading, oil must be warm and vehicle must be the the on level ground. 4.9 Liter 4.6 Liter (Northstar) . .
In you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 269 ENGINE OIL It's a good idea to get fuel. Turn off the engine and give oil a few minutes to drain back into the the oil pan.If you order to check your engine oil every time get an accurate reading, oil must be warm and vehicle must be the the on level ground. 4.9 Liter 4.6 Liter (Northstar) . .
Owner's Manual
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...LIFE INDEX' and as a 'CHANGE ENGINE OIL message. The 'OIL LIFE INDEX' display includesa number between 0 and 100. one year has passed. When to schedule an engine oil change intervals are determined by the DIC. On Northstar 4.6 Liter engine equipped vehicles a 'CHECK OIL LEVEE message... will appear. When the oil life index reaches 0, the 'CHANGE ENGINE OIL: message will appear whenever the oil level's...
...LIFE INDEX' and as a 'CHANGE ENGINE OIL message. The 'OIL LIFE INDEX' display includesa number between 0 and 100. one year has passed. When to schedule an engine oil change intervals are determined by the DIC. On Northstar 4.6 Liter engine equipped vehicles a 'CHECK OIL LEVEE message... will appear. When the oil life index reaches 0, the 'CHANGE ENGINE OIL: message will appear whenever the oil level's...
Owner's Manual
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it back again. 280 Push it back i all the way, wait three seconds and then pull out n it 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe with a clean ragor paper towel. Then. without shutting the engine.follow these steps: off 4.9 Liter 4.6 Liter (Northstar) Tbrn cap counterclockwise to unlock cap. 1.
it back again. 280 Push it back i all the way, wait three seconds and then pull out n it 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe with a clean ragor paper towel. Then. without shutting the engine.follow these steps: off 4.9 Liter 4.6 Liter (Northstar) Tbrn cap counterclockwise to unlock cap. 1.
Owner's Manual
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... be changed or each 100,000 miles at whichever occurs first. to Specification 1825-M with the engine stopped. What to a it is low. How To Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator: (Northstar) 4.6L Your vehicle is obtained, push the dipstick backin all the way. When this message ...appears, change . If you use recycled coolant conforming GM a to Protect against rust and corrosion. ENGINE COOLANT The following explains your Cadillac will display on the until...
... be changed or each 100,000 miles at whichever occurs first. to Specification 1825-M with the engine stopped. What to a it is low. How To Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator: (Northstar) 4.6L Your vehicle is obtained, push the dipstick backin all the way. When this message ...appears, change . If you use recycled coolant conforming GM a to Protect against rust and corrosion. ENGINE COOLANT The following explains your Cadillac will display on the until...
Owner's Manual
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..., your coolingsystem can boil before proper coolant mix will. A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your engine could get too but you hot wouldn't getthe overheat warning.Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Your vehicle's coolant the warning systemis set ...for the proper coolant mix. P P Adding Coolant r I4.6 Liter (Northstar) P T Check Coolant O When.your engine is cold, the coolant level should be dangerous. P 283 Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can be at "FULL COLD...
..., your coolingsystem can boil before proper coolant mix will. A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your engine could get too but you hot wouldn't getthe overheat warning.Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Your vehicle's coolant the warning systemis set ...for the proper coolant mix. P P Adding Coolant r I4.6 Liter (Northstar) P T Check Coolant O When.your engine is cold, the coolant level should be dangerous. P 283 Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can be at "FULL COLD...
Owner's Manual
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...engine and radiator are hot can beburned if you spill coolanton hot engineparts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it burn if the engine will burn if the engine parts arehot enough.Don't spill coolant on hot engine... parts. A CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on a hot engine. A CAUTION: lbrning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine... as necessary see intothe tank. the To Check or Add Coolant: Whenthe engine is cold, the coolant level should beat or above the seam insidethe tank...
...engine and radiator are hot can beburned if you spill coolanton hot engineparts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it burn if the engine will burn if the engine parts arehot enough.Don't spill coolant on hot engine... parts. A CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on a hot engine. A CAUTION: lbrning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine... as necessary see intothe tank. the To Check or Add Coolant: Whenthe engine is cold, the coolant level should beat or above the seam insidethe tank...
Owner's Manual
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... responsiveness. 336 This design results in a powerful, refined engine which is a 4.6 liter (279 cu.in.) 90' V-8featuring Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), 32 valve, and sequential port fuel injection. SPECIFICATIONS 4.6L 32 Valve (DOHC) Northstar Engine The engine is wellsuited to even the most demanding driving conditions. Engine weight is minimized by the use of low...
... responsiveness. 336 This design results in a powerful, refined engine which is a 4.6 liter (279 cu.in.) 90' V-8featuring Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), 32 valve, and sequential port fuel injection. SPECIFICATIONS 4.6L 32 Valve (DOHC) Northstar Engine The engine is wellsuited to even the most demanding driving conditions. Engine weight is minimized by the use of low...
Owner's Manual
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... is designed to require less maintenance than comparable two valve engines. The Northstar engine is enhanced by the use of the engine is needed. Quiet operation is also designed to be very durable. I The Northstar engine is designed to provide quiet maintenance free operation. The camshafts...of the fuel/air mixture. The four valve per cylinder design provides more efficient engine breathing which common to otherfuel is also just plain fun to fatigue. The Northstar engine is equivalent to remind the driver when service required. The fuel injectors are designed...
... is designed to require less maintenance than comparable two valve engines. The Northstar engine is enhanced by the use of the engine is needed. Quiet operation is also designed to be very durable. I The Northstar engine is designed to provide quiet maintenance free operation. The camshafts...of the fuel/air mixture. The four valve per cylinder design provides more efficient engine breathing which common to otherfuel is also just plain fun to fatigue. The Northstar engine is equivalent to remind the driver when service required. The fuel injectors are designed...
Owner's Manual
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Boththe crankshaft gear and camshaft sprocket have locating marks to complement the output characteristics of the engine. The pistons are roller hydraulic type andare positioned in the aluminum lifter carrier. 4T80-E Transaxle (STS) The 4T80-E ...engine is bolted to thecrankshaft and the driven sprocket is new. The innovative design incorporates several features which enhance its overalloperation. 339 The cast aluminum pistons use two compression ringsand one oil control ring. A steel camshaft issupported by the crankshaft through a chain at the front of the Northstar engine...
Boththe crankshaft gear and camshaft sprocket have locating marks to complement the output characteristics of the engine. The pistons are roller hydraulic type andare positioned in the aluminum lifter carrier. 4T80-E Transaxle (STS) The 4T80-E ...engine is bolted to thecrankshaft and the driven sprocket is new. The innovative design incorporates several features which enhance its overalloperation. 339 The cast aluminum pistons use two compression ringsand one oil control ring. A steel camshaft issupported by the crankshaft through a chain at the front of the Northstar engine...
Owner's Manual
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... then transmitted through the inner and outer tie rods to thesteering knuckles, whichturn the wheels If hydraulic assistis not available, manual control is required. 4.6 LITER NORTHSTAR ENGINE Displacement ...4.6L (279 cu.in .) Exhaust Valve ...Cast Aluminum Pistons ...Firing Order ...1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 LeftBank ...2-4-6-8 1-3-5-7 RightBank ...Camshaft ...Induction Hardened Cast Grey Iron Drive Type ...Single Row / Staged...
... then transmitted through the inner and outer tie rods to thesteering knuckles, whichturn the wheels If hydraulic assistis not available, manual control is required. 4.6 LITER NORTHSTAR ENGINE Displacement ...4.6L (279 cu.in .) Exhaust Valve ...Cast Aluminum Pistons ...Firing Order ...1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 LeftBank ...2-4-6-8 1-3-5-7 RightBank ...Camshaft ...Induction Hardened Cast Grey Iron Drive Type ...Single Row / Staged...