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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: I I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CHAAGlNG I BRAKE RADIATOR COOL ANT I FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE I I ~~ ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are some other symbols you may see: L RAOIO SELECTOR RADIO V O L U M E AIR CONDITIONING I i !t-l . - -- 1 5
These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: I I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CHAAGlNG I BRAKE RADIATOR COOL ANT I FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE I I ~~ ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are some other symbols you may see: L RAOIO SELECTOR RADIO V O L U M E AIR CONDITIONING I i !t-l . - -- 1 5
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dealer can The give you the best advice for that you contact a Cadillac dealer in ? D M N G THROUGH DEEP STANDING WATER NOTICE: AUTOlMATIC T M S A X L E Your automatic transaxle may have , and some other things. The answer depends on theweather, the kind of trying to list everythinghere, we ask that particular area. Instead of oil you have either a shift lever locatedon the steering column or on the console betweenthe seats. 83 How longshould you keep the block heater plugged in the areawhere you'll be parking your vehicle.
dealer can The give you the best advice for that you contact a Cadillac dealer in ? D M N G THROUGH DEEP STANDING WATER NOTICE: AUTOlMATIC T M S A X L E Your automatic transaxle may have , and some other things. The answer depends on theweather, the kind of trying to list everythinghere, we ask that particular area. Instead of oil you have either a shift lever locatedon the steering column or on the console betweenthe seats. 83 How longshould you keep the block heater plugged in the areawhere you'll be parking your vehicle.
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A CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure If you start your oil soon as possible and have it fixed it doesn't, be sure to "Run" or "Start." It... could be a problem with your engine properly. Check your engine. engine can become so hot that it means oil isn't going through your engine oil pressure. The light goes on when you turn your key to have as your is low. That's just ... will be low on , it catches fire. You could be there to be burned. Engine Oil Light (Export Only) j' This light tells you if something goes wrong. When the light comes on andstavs on...
A CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure If you start your oil soon as possible and have it fixed it doesn't, be sure to "Run" or "Start." It... could be a problem with your engine properly. Check your engine. engine can become so hot that it means oil isn't going through your engine oil pressure. The light goes on when you turn your key to have as your is low. That's just ... will be low on , it catches fire. You could be there to be burned. Engine Oil Light (Export Only) j' This light tells you if something goes wrong. When the light comes on andstavs on...
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... fuel used, then press and hold the STORE/RECALL button until 0 is detected, messages will display ENGINERPM (Digital the Cluster only), ENGINE COOLANT TEMP,B A m R Y VOLTAGE, OIL LIFE INDEXand FUEL USED. Driver Information Center .. .
... fuel used, then press and hold the STORE/RECALL button until 0 is detected, messages will display ENGINERPM (Digital the Cluster only), ENGINE COOLANT TEMP,B A m R Y VOLTAGE, OIL LIFE INDEXand FUEL USED. Driver Information Center .. .
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... "Engine Overheating" in "Auto" or Defrost and the engine coolant is hotter than 10 percent or is the mileage since the last oil change , the Oil Life Index must select"AUTO","DEFOG" or Defrost to return to reset it should be reset. ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE This message ... normal operating temperature. CHECK FUEL GAGE This message willappear when your fuel supply is less than CHANGE ENGINE OIL This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it . CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message willappear when your engine coolant temperature is over 126°C (248°...
... "Engine Overheating" in "Auto" or Defrost and the engine coolant is hotter than 10 percent or is the mileage since the last oil change , the Oil Life Index must select"AUTO","DEFOG" or Defrost to return to reset it should be reset. ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE This message ... normal operating temperature. CHECK FUEL GAGE This message willappear when your fuel supply is less than CHANGE ENGINE OIL This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it . CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message willappear when your engine coolant temperature is over 126°C (248°...
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... there is turned off, so you can result. To correct this messageappears while the engine is being usedto reduce wheel slippage. 141 STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE If this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillacdealership at once. Severe damage to a proper service center before turning the engine off immediately... technician work on the instrument panel and this message appear and then turns off and then try to restart it until the cause of low oil pressure is not operating properly.
... there is turned off, so you can result. To correct this messageappears while the engine is being usedto reduce wheel slippage. 141 STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE If this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillacdealership at once. Severe damage to a proper service center before turning the engine off immediately... technician work on the instrument panel and this message appear and then turns off and then try to restart it until the cause of low oil pressure is not operating properly.
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... this message should appear, have your vehicle serviced at Oil Life Indicator Your Cadillac hasa Driver Information Centerwith an Oil Change Indicator feature. This tells when you It's basedupon the engine oil temperatures and your current operating conditions. at your Cadillac dealer your vehicle. The system controls damping forces shock absorbers and in the struts.... The Road Sensing Suspension controllera computer usedto control is capable of your earliest convenience. To see the display, press the Information button several times until " OIL LIFE INDEX" appears. 3 143
... this message should appear, have your vehicle serviced at Oil Life Indicator Your Cadillac hasa Driver Information Centerwith an Oil Change Indicator feature. This tells when you It's basedupon the engine oil temperatures and your current operating conditions. at your Cadillac dealer your vehicle. The system controls damping forces shock absorbers and in the struts.... The Road Sensing Suspension controllera computer usedto control is capable of your earliest convenience. To see the display, press the Information button several times until " OIL LIFE INDEX" appears. 3 143
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...STORE/RECALC' buttons the display shows until "100." 144 Always keep written a record of your current oil lifeis still left , and you last changed your oil, see "Maintenance the Schedule." If you see Indexunder "Engine Oil." Also, for example, that means the way you're that . m) The system probablywill say to ... the "Information" button. There are two things the system doesn't do it will say to change your oil. If you drivein a dusty area, you drive. if you see So, "95 OIL LIFE INDEX," for thesystem to work right,it is important that you 'll need to check so for that...
...STORE/RECALC' buttons the display shows until "100." 144 Always keep written a record of your current oil lifeis still left , and you last changed your oil, see "Maintenance the Schedule." If you see Indexunder "Engine Oil." Also, for example, that means the way you're that . m) The system probablywill say to ... the "Information" button. There are two things the system doesn't do it will say to change your oil. If you drivein a dusty area, you drive. if you see So, "95 OIL LIFE INDEX," for thesystem to work right,it is important that you 'll need to check so for that...
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... only 20 mph (30 km/h). Here aresome tips for 20 mph (30 km/h)! Is your vehicleare in some ways. Are all across North America. Enpine Oil. such as extra warning that you 'll find experienced and able service experts in good shape? 0 Fuel. time and flash yourbrake lights (inaddition to your...
... only 20 mph (30 km/h). Here aresome tips for 20 mph (30 km/h)! Is your vehicleare in some ways. Are all across North America. Enpine Oil. such as extra warning that you 'll find experienced and able service experts in good shape? 0 Fuel. time and flash yourbrake lights (inaddition to your...
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FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTMES If you plan on fuel availability, ask auto club, or contact a major oil an be damaged. " To check on driving in the country where you 're going and give your engine oil can 4. $8. International Export Sales PO. If you use even one tankful, youremission controls won't workwell or at...
FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTMES If you plan on fuel availability, ask auto club, or contact a major oil an be damaged. " To check on driving in the country where you 're going and give your engine oil can 4. $8. International Export Sales PO. If you use even one tankful, youremission controls won't workwell or at...
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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 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) . . ENGINE OIL It's a good idea 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 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) . . ENGINE OIL It's a good idea to get fuel.
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4.9 Liter c c 4.6 Liter (Northstar) c c P c P When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below theADD line, then you must use . For crankcase capacity,see "Capacities and Specifications"in the Index. 271 But you 'll need to use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to add someoil.
4.9 Liter c c 4.6 Liter (Northstar) c c P c P When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below theADD line, then you must use . For crankcase capacity,see "Capacities and Specifications"in the Index. 271 But you 'll need to use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to add someoil.
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1 4.9 Liter 4.6 Liter (Northstar) To remove, turn the oil fill cap counterclockwise. 272
1 4.9 Liter 4.6 Liter (Northstar) To remove, turn the oil fill cap counterclockwise. 272
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c r What Kind of quality. r; Just fill it enough put the level somewhere the proper operating to Use: Look for three things: r P other quality designations, such "SG/CC,,""SG/CD,"g g s ~ s ~ , ~ c , as etc. SG "SG" must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with " 273 These letters show American Petroleum Institute (MI) levels of Oil to in range. Pushthe dipstick allthe way backin when you're through.
c r What Kind of quality. r; Just fill it enough put the level somewhere the proper operating to Use: Look for three things: r P other quality designations, such "SG/CC,,""SG/CD,"g g s ~ s ~ , ~ c , as etc. SG "SG" must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with " 273 These letters show American Petroleum Institute (MI) levels of Oil to in range. Pushthe dipstick allthe way backin when you're through.
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...show its viscosity, or thickness. i ' . 1$&,x,x-:. . , m ~~:~ FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FORTHE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. When it 's going to be colder than 60°F (16 C ) before your vehicle. Do not use other viscosity ...oilssuch as S A E 1OW-40 or S A E 2OW-50. 0 Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words on the containerwill help you should use S A E 5W-30 if it 's very cold, below 0 * F (-18OC), you save fuel. 274 HOT WEAntER ...
...show its viscosity, or thickness. i ' . 1$&,x,x-:. . , m ~~:~ FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FORTHE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. When it 's going to be colder than 60°F (16 C ) before your vehicle. Do not use other viscosity ...oilssuch as S A E 1OW-40 or S A E 2OW-50. 0 Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words on the containerwill help you should use S A E 5W-30 if it 's very cold, below 0 * F (-18OC), you save fuel. 274 HOT WEAntER ...
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... intervals of 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) and 7,500 miles (12,500 kilometers), but certainly withinthe next 200 miles (320 km). This is the percentage of oil lifeREMAINING based on driving conditions and mileage driven sincethe last time of the Driver Information Center part display (DIC). If you drive in dustyareas, change...
... intervals of 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) and 7,500 miles (12,500 kilometers), but certainly withinthe next 200 miles (320 km). This is the percentage of oil lifeREMAINING based on driving conditions and mileage driven sincethe last time of the Driver Information Center part display (DIC). If you drive in dustyareas, change...
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... F (-29 "C)or colder. Wash or properlv throw clothing or rags away containing used oil. you An have caused cancer in the Index. Used oil can bea big help . 276 the Don't ever dispose oil by pouring it on your vehiclehas this option, see "Engine Block Heater" in skin ...laboratory animals. The percentage of oil life remaining be own oil, besure to Do with soap and water, a good or hand cleaner. How To Reset the Oil Life Indicator: After the oil has been changed, display the 'OIL LIFE INDEX' messageby pressing the 'INFORMATION' button. Then ...
... F (-29 "C)or colder. Wash or properlv throw clothing or rags away containing used oil. you An have caused cancer in the Index. Used oil can bea big help . 276 the Don't ever dispose oil by pouring it on your vehiclehas this option, see "Engine Block Heater" in skin ...laboratory animals. The percentage of oil life remaining be own oil, besure to Do with soap and water, a good or hand cleaner. How To Reset the Oil Life Indicator: After the oil has been changed, display the 'OIL LIFE INDEX' messageby pressing the 'INFORMATION' button. Then ...
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..., heat lampto help prevent a cleaning ring. (See or the previous NOTICE.) SPECIAL CLEANING PROBLEMS Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cool water and allow to dry. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may... a stain remains, follow the solvent-type instructions above . Carefully scrapeoff excess stain, then clean with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt. Combination Stains:Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains. Carefully scrapeoff excess stain. to...
..., heat lampto help prevent a cleaning ring. (See or the previous NOTICE.) SPECIAL CLEANING PROBLEMS Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cool water and allow to dry. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may... a stain remains, follow the solvent-type instructions above . Carefully scrapeoff excess stain, then clean with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt. Combination Stains:Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains. Carefully scrapeoff excess stain. to...
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... polish on your vehicle's finish if they remain on them last longer, sealbetter, and not squeak. FOREIGNIMATERUL, Calcium chlorideand other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tree tar, sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can damage your aluminum wheels. SHEET METALDAlMAGE If your vehicle is...
... polish on your vehicle's finish if they remain on them last longer, sealbetter, and not squeak. FOREIGNIMATERUL, Calcium chlorideand other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tree tar, sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can damage your aluminum wheels. SHEET METALDAlMAGE If your vehicle is...
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... SQUEAKS ON METAL-TO-METAL AND 1050172 16 0 2 .(0.473 L) TAR AND ROAD OIL REMOVER CHROME CLEANER AND POLISH I I METAL-TO-RUBBER CONTACT REMOVES OLD WAXES, POLISHES, TAR AND ROAD OIL REMOVES RUST AND CORROSION 1050173 16 02.(0.473 L) I ON CHROMEAND STAINLESS STEEL . ___...MIRROR CLEANER POLISH DEXRONQ H E I + 1052367 I AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SEE YOUR DEALER FOR SPECIFIC USAGE 16 02.(0.473 L) 1 GAL. (3.785 L) GM ENGINE OIL SUPPLEMENT (E.O.S.) 1052753 ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT (ETHYLENE GLYCOL BASE) YEAR ROUND COOLANT AND PERMANENT ANTI-FREEZE REAR AXLE 1052271 I 23 02. (0.680L) I 12 OZ...
... SQUEAKS ON METAL-TO-METAL AND 1050172 16 0 2 .(0.473 L) TAR AND ROAD OIL REMOVER CHROME CLEANER AND POLISH I I METAL-TO-RUBBER CONTACT REMOVES OLD WAXES, POLISHES, TAR AND ROAD OIL REMOVES RUST AND CORROSION 1050173 16 02.(0.473 L) I ON CHROMEAND STAINLESS STEEL . ___...MIRROR CLEANER POLISH DEXRONQ H E I + 1052367 I AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SEE YOUR DEALER FOR SPECIFIC USAGE 16 02.(0.473 L) 1 GAL. (3.785 L) GM ENGINE OIL SUPPLEMENT (E.O.S.) 1052753 ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT (ETHYLENE GLYCOL BASE) YEAR ROUND COOLANT AND PERMANENT ANTI-FREEZE REAR AXLE 1052271 I 23 02. (0.680L) I 12 OZ...