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ENGINE
BLOCK HEATER (OPTION)
In very cold weather, O°F (-18OC) or colder, the engine block heater can
help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up.
To use the block heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
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A CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an
electrical shock.
Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could
overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug
the cord into
a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. If
the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least
15 amps.
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was before, to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you
don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the block heater plugged in? The answer
depends on
the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac
dealer
in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can
give you the best advice for that particular area.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
P (Park)
This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you
start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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A CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause
deadly
CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it,
so you
might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear
away snow from
around the base of your vehicle
, especially any that is blocking
your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to
be sure snow doesn’t collect there.
Open a window just
a little on the side of the vehicle that’s away
from the wind. This will help keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you
run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it
keeps the battery charged. You
will need a well-charged battery to restart
the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights. Let
the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to
preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so
until help comes.
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine:
-- . If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem
may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot
when you:
- Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
0 Idle for long periods in traffic.
0 Tow a trailer.
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If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
- minute or so:
- 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the
window as necessary.
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to “N” (Neutral).
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,
drive slower for about ten minutes.
If the warning doesn’t come back on,
you can drive normally.
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If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right
away.
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e. If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three
minutes while you’re parked,
to see if the warning stops. But then, if you
still have the warning, TURN
OFF THE ENGINE AND GET
EVERYONE OUT
OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away.
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you may have
a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water
pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
A CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very
hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Dodbrun the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you
could be burned. Get any leak Pied before you drive the vehicle.
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If there seems to be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fans are
running.
If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they
aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
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press and hold the
“RANGE” and “RESET” buttons between 5 and 60
seconds. Once the buttons are released the “CHANGE OIL SOON”
light will flash 4 times to indicate it has reset to 100. If the “CHANGE
OIL SOON” light comes on for 5 seconds it did not reset. You will need
to reset the system again. The percentage
of oil life remaining may be
checked at any time by pressing the
“RANGE” and “FUEL USED” on
the Fuel Data center.
Engine Block Heater: An engine block heater can be a big help if you
have to park outside
in very cold weather, O°F (-18OC) or colder. If your
vehicle has this option, see “Engine Block Heater” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil:
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A CAUTION:
Used engine oil contains things that have caused skin cancer in
laboratory animals. Don’t let used oil stay
on your skin for very
long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags
containing used engine oil.
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own
oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal.
Don’t ever dispose
of oil by pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into
streams or bodies
of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that
collects used oil.
If you have a problem properly disposing of your used
oil, ask your dealer, a service station or
a local recycling center for help.

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Automatic Pull-Down ................................ 69
Automatic Transaxle ................................. 78
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................... 275 .
Baby Restraint ...................................... 42
Battery ........................................... 287
Battery Cables. Starting With ......................... 226
Battery Power Loss ................................. 287
Battery Replacement (R.K.E.) ......................... 67
Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch .................... 94
Belt
Lap-Shoulder
.................................... 19
Rear Seat ....................................... 36
Blizzard. If You’re Caught In A ....................... 215
Block Heater. Engine ................................ 77
Blood Alcohol Level ................................ 176
“Blowout. .. Tire .................................... 246
Boat. Towing A .................................... 217
Bose Sound Systems ................................ 151
Adjustment ..................................... 186
Fluid .......................................... 286
Lining Replacement. How To Drive After ............ 286
Master Cylinder ................................. 284
PedalTravel .................................... 186
Brake
Parking
......................................... 82
Brake System. Antilock. Warning Light ................ 122
Brake System Warning Light ......................... 121
Brake Wear Indicators. Front ........................ 185
Brakes. Anti-lock ................................... 182
Brakes. Rear ...................................... 186
Brakes. Trailer ..................................... 220
Braking in Emergencies ............................. 186
Braking ........................................... 180
Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 182
“Break-In”. New Vehicle ............................. 74
Break-In Schedule. When Towing A Trailer ............. 218
Bucklingup ........................................ 18
Bulb Chart ........................................ 334
Bulb. Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement .... 297
Bulbs. Halogen Removal ............................ 288
Bulbs. Taillight Replacement ......................... 294
Bulbs. Turn Signal .................................. 335
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Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 273
Doing Your Own Service Work ....................... 260
Door Locks ........................................ 60
Downhill. Parking .................................. 209
Downshifting ....................................... 81
Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 28
Driving
And the Road. Your
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AtNight ........................................
Defensive ......................................
Hill and Mountain ...............................
In A Foreign Country ............................
InCities ........................................
In Fog, Mist And Haze ...........................
InTheRain .....................................
InWinter .......................................
On A Long Trip .................................
On Snow Or Ice .................................
On The Freeway .................................
OnCurves ......................................
Winter .........................................
Drunken Driving ...................................
Dual Braking System ................................
166
193
175
206
263
201
199
196
212
204
213 203 187
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176
121
“E. .. Flashing. On Fuel Data Center ................... 130
Electric Outside Mirror Control ....................... 111
Electrical Equipment. Adding ........................ 327
Electronic Climate Control .......................... 139
Electronic Level Control ............................ 136
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 143
Emergencies. Braking in ............................. 186
Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 188
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 227
Emergency Towing ................................. 232
Engine
Block Heater (Option)
............................ 77
Coolant ........................................ 278
Coolant Temp Light .............................. 125
Oil ............................................ 268
Oil Additives .................................... 272
Oil Light ....................................... 127
Oil. When To Change ............................ 272
Overheating .................................... 236
StartingYour .................................... 76
Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 120