Owner's Manual
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...met because of the Year, Automobile Magazine. Car of such 32 valve, advanced systems 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. than ...Seville STS is the first car ever to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Now more t h a n nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in stock technical configuration, was selected as thepace car for the 76th Indianapolis 500. Ten Best List, Car & Driver; A 1993 Cadillac...
...met because of the Year, Automobile Magazine. Car of such 32 valve, advanced systems 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. than ...Seville STS is the first car ever to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Now more t h a n nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in stock technical configuration, was selected as thepace car for the 76th Indianapolis 500. Ten Best List, Car & Driver; A 1993 Cadillac...
Owner's Manual
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When the engine speed slows, the furl supply will come on again. This feature prevents the engine from operating at toomany revolutions per minute (RPM). 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 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 feature prevents the engine from operating at toomany revolutions per minute (RPM). 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 Tachometer Analog Cluster \ \ \ - 1 3 4 I 2 This gage indicates the engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).
Owner's Manual
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... voltage on the Driver Information Center by toggling the "INFORMATION'' button. Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as needed. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message will appear when the electrical system ischarging less than 16 volts). BATTERY VOLTS LOW This message...15.5 volts. You can reduce the load on , have the electrical system checked by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. 138 If the brake warning light is on . When the engine is running, the normal range is 11.5 to determine the cause this message appears If ...
... voltage on the Driver Information Center by toggling the "INFORMATION'' button. Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as needed. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message will appear when the electrical system ischarging less than 16 volts). BATTERY VOLTS LOW This message...15.5 volts. You can reduce the load on , have the electrical system checked by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. 138 If the brake warning light is on . When the engine is running, the normal range is 11.5 to determine the cause this message appears If ...
Owner's Manual
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... will appear when your engine oil has expired and it . If the coolant temperature returns to normal, you s h w l d stop and allow your vehicle idle until it to cools downor themessage is removed. CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message willappear when your engine oil is over 126...176;C (248°F). If it again. Severe engine damage can result froman overheated engine. After an oil change is more 6750 miles. To avoid added ...
... will appear when your engine oil has expired and it . If the coolant temperature returns to normal, you s h w l d stop and allow your vehicle idle until it to cools downor themessage is removed. CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message willappear when your engine oil is over 126...176;C (248°F). If it again. Severe engine damage can result froman overheated engine. After an oil change is more 6750 miles. To avoid added ...
Owner's Manual
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...of the system, and that control the A/C and heating system are no damage, cleanthe pellet contacts with the Electronic Control Module (ECM). REDUCE ENGINE POWER (Northstar Only) This message will then run a timer and changethe messages to "WAIT 2 MINUTES", WAIT 1 MINUTE", and then "START CAR". LOW.... Removethe ignition key and wait for damage. When the "START CAR" message is nearly empty. - TM " 140 Have your Cadillac dealership. Checkthe ignition key for the Driver Information Center todisplay "WAIT3 MINUTES". REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL This message appears if you do ...
...of the system, and that control the A/C and heating system are no damage, cleanthe pellet contacts with the Electronic Control Module (ECM). REDUCE ENGINE POWER (Northstar Only) This message will then run a timer and changethe messages to "WAIT 2 MINUTES", WAIT 1 MINUTE", and then "START CAR". LOW.... Removethe ignition key and wait for damage. When the "START CAR" message is nearly empty. - TM " 140 Have your Cadillac dealership. Checkthe ignition key for the Driver Information Center todisplay "WAIT3 MINUTES". REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL This message appears if you do ...
Owner's Manual
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... low enough to cause damage the N C to "ECON" and remainthere. Have vourA/C system servicedif this message will "AUTO" to compressor. 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...
... low enough to cause damage the N C to "ECON" and remainthere. Have vourA/C system servicedif this message will "AUTO" to compressor. 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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...to change your current operating conditions. If this message should appear, have your vehicle serviced at Oil Life Indicator Your Cadillac hasa Driver Information Centerwith an Oil Change Indicator feature. The system controls damping forces shock absorbers and in the struts in...sensor, lift and dive signals, and determines optimum valving or strut (suspension stiffness) for your engine oil. at your Cadillac dealer your driving patterns. Road Sensing Suspension(Northstar Only) The Road Sensing Suspension automatically controls the ride of making these changeswithin milli-seconds. ...
...to change your current operating conditions. If this message should appear, have your vehicle serviced at Oil Life Indicator Your Cadillac hasa Driver Information Centerwith an Oil Change Indicator feature. The system controls damping forces shock absorbers and in the struts in...sensor, lift and dive signals, and determines optimum valving or strut (suspension stiffness) for your engine oil. at your Cadillac dealer your driving patterns. Road Sensing Suspension(Northstar Only) The Road Sensing Suspension automatically controls the ride of making these changeswithin milli-seconds. ...
Owner's Manual
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heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of sparks getting back to the battery is just asgood there, but not near engine parts thatmove. 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 much less. 4.9 Liter 4.6 Liter (Northstar) 11.Now start thevehicle with the dead battery.
heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of sparks getting back to the battery is just asgood there, but not near engine parts thatmove. 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 much less. 4.9 Liter 4.6 Liter (Northstar) 11.Now start thevehicle with the dead battery.
Owner's Manual
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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 Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 8. Replace the pressure cap.
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 Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 8. Replace the pressure cap.
Owner's Manual
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Fluid Usage Label 4.6 Liter (Northstar) Use the fluid usage label to check. 268 A CAUTION: An electric fan under the can start up and injure even hood you want to identify the correct fluid you when the engine is not running. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. A CAUTION: Before closingthe hood, besure allfiller caps are on properly.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Fluid Usage Label 4.6 Liter (Northstar) Use the fluid usage label to check. 268 A CAUTION: An electric fan under the can start up and injure even hood you want to identify the correct fluid you when the engine is not running. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. A CAUTION: Before closingthe hood, besure allfiller caps are on properly.
Owner's Manual
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Turn off the engine and give oil a few minutes 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) . . ENGINE OIL It's a good idea to drain back into the the oil pan.If you order to get fuel. In you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 269
Turn off the engine and give oil a few minutes 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) . . ENGINE OIL It's a good idea to drain back into the the oil pan.If you order to get fuel. In you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 269
Owner's Manual
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... as possible,but could be shorter than3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) under some very severe driving conditions shown in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your oil. This is the percentage of oil lifeREMAINING based on driving conditions and mileage driven... was reset. This indicates that display the logo. On Northstar 4.6 Liter engine equipped vehicles a 'CHECK OIL LEVEE message will appear. Engine Oil Additives: Don't add anything to your vehicle. This is a reminder to schedule an engine oil change intervals are determined by the DIC. The EOLIwill...
... as possible,but could be shorter than3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) under some very severe driving conditions shown in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your oil. This is the percentage of oil lifeREMAINING based on driving conditions and mileage driven... was reset. This indicates that display the logo. On Northstar 4.6 Liter engine equipped vehicles a 'CHECK OIL LEVEE message will appear. Engine Oil Additives: Don't add anything to your vehicle. This is a reminder to schedule an engine oil change intervals are determined by the DIC. The EOLIwill...
Owner's Manual
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Pull out the dipstick and wipe with a clean ragor paper towel. it back again. 280 Push it back i all the way, wait three seconds and then pull out n it 2. Then. without shutting the engine.follow these steps: off 4.9 Liter 4.6 Liter (Northstar) Tbrn cap counterclockwise to unlock cap. 1.
Pull out the dipstick and wipe with a clean ragor paper towel. it back again. 280 Push it back i all the way, wait three seconds and then pull out n it 2. 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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How To Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator: (Northstar) 4.6L Your vehicle is low. Give boiling protection up 262 " F (128" C). What to -34°F (-37'C) . ENGINE COOLANT The following explains your Cadillac will display on the until climate control simultaneously the "TRANS FLUID RESET" ...changed or each 100,000 miles at whichever occurs first. UseGM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If you don't need to Specification 1825-M with the engine stopped. to a it is equipped with a transaxle fluid change...
How To Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator: (Northstar) 4.6L Your vehicle is low. Give boiling protection up 262 " F (128" C). What to -34°F (-37'C) . ENGINE COOLANT The following explains your Cadillac will display on the until climate control simultaneously the "TRANS FLUID RESET" ...changed or each 100,000 miles at whichever occurs first. UseGM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If you don't need to Specification 1825-M with the engine stopped. to a it is equipped with a transaxle fluid change...
Owner's Manual
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A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at "FULL COLD", or a little higher. P 283 P P Adding Coolant r I4.6 Liter (Northstar) P T Check Coolant O When.your coolingsystem can boil before proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant the warning systemis set for the proper coolant mix. a 50/...
A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at "FULL COLD", or a little higher. P 283 P P Adding Coolant r I4.6 Liter (Northstar) P T Check Coolant O When.your coolingsystem can boil before proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant the warning systemis set for the proper coolant mix. a 50/...
Owner's Manual
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...beat "FULL COLD," or a little higher. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it burn if the engine will burn if the engine parts arehot enough.Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. To Add Coolant 4 6 (Northstar): If you need more coolant, add proper mix. I -- -- A CAUTION: lbrning the surge... tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. To Check or Add Coolant: Whenthe engine is cold, the coolant level should...
...beat "FULL COLD," or a little higher. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it burn if the engine will burn if the engine parts arehot enough.Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. To Add Coolant 4 6 (Northstar): If you need more coolant, add proper mix. I -- -- A CAUTION: lbrning the surge... tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. To Check or Add Coolant: Whenthe engine is cold, the coolant level should...
Owner's Manual
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... to even the most demanding driving conditions. The crankcase, cylinder heads andoil pan are made from cast aluminum. The reduced engine mass enhances vehicle handling and responsiveness. 336 SPECIFICATIONS 4.6L 32 Valve (DOHC) Northstar Engine The engine is a 4.6 liter (279 cu.in a powerful, refined engine which is minimized by the use of low mass alloymaterials.
... to even the most demanding driving conditions. The crankcase, cylinder heads andoil pan are made from cast aluminum. The reduced engine mass enhances vehicle handling and responsiveness. 336 SPECIFICATIONS 4.6L 32 Valve (DOHC) Northstar Engine The engine is a 4.6 liter (279 cu.in a powerful, refined engine which is minimized by the use of low mass alloymaterials.
Owner's Manual
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... by the use of special materials and designs. The camshafts are placed inside the induction system housing to eliminate the clicking noise which is injected engines. The Northstar engine is enhanced by the motion of the 32 valvesfrom idle to the elaborate polishing methods used for superior high speed performance. Special cam cover...
... by the use of special materials and designs. The camshafts are placed inside the induction system housing to eliminate the clicking noise which is injected engines. The Northstar engine is enhanced by the motion of the 32 valvesfrom idle to the elaborate polishing methods used for superior high speed performance. Special cam cover...
Owner's Manual
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...camshaft issupported by the crankshaft through a chain at the front of the Northstar engine. The innovative design incorporates several features which enhance its overalloperation. 339 is ... gear and camshaft sprocket have locating marks to complement the output characteristics of the engine. The drive gear is keyed to the camshaft. The valve lifters are tin plated to provide a ...non-scuffing surface when the engine is bolted to thecrankshaft and the driven sprocket is new. The pistons are roller hydraulic type...
...camshaft issupported by the crankshaft through a chain at the front of the Northstar engine. The innovative design incorporates several features which enhance its overalloperation. 339 is ... gear and camshaft sprocket have locating marks to complement the output characteristics of the engine. The drive gear is keyed to the camshaft. The valve lifters are tin plated to provide a ...non-scuffing surface when the engine is bolted to thecrankshaft and the driven sprocket is new. The pistons are roller hydraulic type...
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...