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Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with any complete coolant change.
If you use these, you don’t need to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can
boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s cwlant
warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain
water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you
wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire
and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of dean
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silicone brake fluid can dam,,e your vehicle. Don’t
use it.
0 Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For
example, just a few drops
of mineral-based oil, such a
engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake sv,
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0 Brake fluid can damage pai so be careful not to spill brake
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REPUCING BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have
to be
of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really
good braking. Vehicles
we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Cadillac does when it is new. When you replace
parts
of your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new
genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer
work properly.
For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change, for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to
expect can change in many other ways
if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
BATTERY
Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to
add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we
recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the catalog
number shown
on the original battery’s label.

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other
DOHC V-8 engines. Engine systems are designed to remind the
driver when service is required. An oil life index indicator monitors
ongoing operating conditions and reminds the driver when
an oil change
is needed. A low coolant warning message keeps track
of the level of this
vital fluid. Direct acting hydraulic tappets provide maintenance free zero
lash operation
of the 32 valves from idle to the 6500 rpm redline. The
camshafts are driven by a
two stage roller chain assembly which is
designed to provide quiet maintenance free operation. Platinum tipped
spark plugs increase the replacement interval to
100,000 miles.
The four valve per cylinder design provides more
efficient engine
breathing which results
in higher power than comparable two valve
engines. The central location
of each spark plug ensures a fast and
complete burning
of the fuel/air mixture. The induction system uses
smooth thermoplastic tubes to channel air into the cylinders. The
smoothness
of the tubes is equivalent to the elaborate port polishing
methods used for race car engines. Careful design using the shape and
length
of the tubes boosts horsepower by using sonic pressure waves
created by the motion
of the inlet valves to increase the amount of air
entering each cylinder.
The Northstar engine
is also designed to be very durable. The aluminum
block has cast-in-place iron cylinder liners for greater wear resistance.
High strength forged steel connecting rods support the free floating \
piston pins
in bronze bushings for superior high speed performance. The
fillits
of the nodular iron crankshaft undergo a high pressure compression
rolling operation to improve their resistance to fatigue.
Quiet operation
is enhanced by the use of special materials and designs.
The front cover of the engine is stamped from laminated steel which
damps
out noise. Special cam cover gasket seals isolate valve train
operation. The
fuel injectors are placed inside the induction system
housing
to eliminate the clicking noise which is common to other fuel
injected engines.
The Northstar engine is designed
to provide years of efficient, reliable,
satisfying operation. We think
it is also just plain fun to drive.
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Transaxle (4T60E) ............................. .20 pts. (9.5 L)
Transaxle (4T80E) .............................. 30 pts. (14 L)
Engine Oil (4.9 L) ............................ 5 quarts (4.7 L)
With Filter Change .......................... .5.5 qts (5.2 L)
Engine Oil (4.6
L) .............................. 6.5 qts (6.2 L)
With Filter Change
............................ 7 qts (6.6 L)
Engine Cooling System ........................ 12.3 qts (1 1.7 L)
Fuel Tank ................................ 19.8 gallons (75 L)
Power Steering
.............................. 1.3 quarts (1.2 L)
Windshield Washer Reservoir .................. 4.2 quarts (4.1 L)
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Spark Plugs (4.9 L) ........................ .20 N-m (15 lbs. ft.)
Spark Plugs (4.6
L) ......................... 15 Nom (1 1 lbs. ft.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug (4.9 L) .................. .30 N-m (22 lbs. ft.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug (4.6
L) .................. .20 N-m (15 lbs. ft.)
f,: Shipping Weight .......................... 3516 lbs. (1594.7 kg)
Shipping Weight (ETC)
..................... .3695 lbs. (1679 kg)
Wheel Base
................................ 108 in. (2743 mm)
Length
.................................. ,202.2 in. (5135 mm)
Height
................................... .54.0 in. (1371 mm)
Width.
................................... .74.3 in. (1887 mm)
Front Tread
............................... .60.9 in. (1547 mm)
Rear Tread ............................... .60.9 in. (1547 mm)
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Capacities. Fluid ................................... 349
Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust ...................... 91. 209
Cassette ’Iiipe Player. Care Of Your ................... 160
Cassette %pe Systems .............................. 156
Cautions. Safety ...................................... 1
CB Radio. Adding A ............................. 152. 326
Cellular Telephone. Adding A ..................... 152. 326
Center Console ..................................... 70
Center Mounted High Stop Lamp Bulb. Replace ........ 298
Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 66
Chains. Tire ....................................... 314
Change The Oil. When To ........................... 273
Changing A Flat Tire ............................... 247
Charge Light. Battery ............................... 127
Chassis Lubrication ................. See Maint . Book. p.18
Checking The Brake Fluid
.............................. 290. 291
The Engine Oil Level ............................ 268
The Power Steering Fluid ......................... 285
The ’Ransaxle Huid .............................. 277
Things Under The Hood .......................... 264
Your Restraint Systems ............................ 60
Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 60
Checks. Service Station ............... See Maint . Book. p.8
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................. 323
Child Restraint. Securing ............................. 47
Child Restraints ..................................... 44
Children And Safety Belts ............................ 41
Cigarette Lighter ................................... 118
CircuitBreakers ................................... 327
City Driving ....................................... 196
Cleaner. Air ....................................... 275
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................... 321
Fabric .......................................... 316
Glass .......................................... 319
Viiyl or Leather ................................. 318
Safety Belts ..................................... 319
The Inside Of Your Cadillac ....................... 316
The Outside Of Your Cadillac ..................... 320
The Power Antenna .............................. 161
The Top of the Instrument Panel ................... 319
The Underbody Of Your Car ...................... 322
The Windshield and Wiper Blades .................. 320
Weatherstrips ................................... 321
Clock. Setting The .................................. 160

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Climate Control. Electronic .......................... 144
Closed-In Places. Don’t Idle In ........................ 92
CO In Your Exhaust .............................. 91. 209
Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ................... 161
Compact Disc Sound Systems ........................ 158
Compact Spare Tire ................................ 255
Computer That Shows Fuel Economy .................. 131
Console. Center ..................................... 70
Contents. Table Of ........ See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Control Of A Vehicle
............................... 176
Control. Loss Of ................................... 187
Controls. Features And ............................... 62
Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 114
Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............ 234. 242
Coolant. Safety Warnings About ................... 233. 241
Cooling System ................................. 232. 240
Cruise Control ..................................... 101
Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 105
Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 104
Curves. Driving On ................................. 183
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................. 143
Cooling System Service .............. See Maint . Book. p.20
Cruise Control. Change Speed With
................... 103
Cruise Control. Turning Off .......................... 105
Damage To Finish .................................. 322
Damage Warnings .................................... 2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ............... 109
Defensive Driving .................................. 172
Defogger. Rear Window ............................. 148
Defrost ........................................... 147
Delco-Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys ........ 158
Delco Sound Systems ............................... 153
DEXRON IIE@ ................................... 279
Dimensions. Vehicle ................................ 349
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......................... 181
Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 274
DoorLocks ........................................ 64
Downhill. Parking .................................. 204
Downshifting ....................................... 83
Driver Information Center ........................... 132
Driver Information Center Messages .................. 133
Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. 322
Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. 221
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Driving And the Road.
Your .............................. 163
At Night ....................................... 188
Defensive ...................................... 172
HillandMountain ............................... 201
In A Foreign Country ............................ 261
In Cities ........................................ 196
In Fog. Mist And Haze ........................... 194
On Snow Or Ice ................................. 207
In The Rain ..................................... 191
In Winter ....................................... 206
On A Long Trip ................................. 199
On The Freeway ................................. 197
OnTheRoad ................................... 200
On Curves ...................................... 183
Through Deep Standing Water ...................... 79
Winter ......................................... 206
Drunken Driving ................................... 173
Dual Braking System ................................ 124
Electric Outside Mirror Control ...................... 114
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..................... 152. 326
Electronic Climate Control .......................... 144
Electronic Level Control ............................ 142
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 148
Emergencies. Braking In ............................ 182
Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 184
Emergency Towing ................................. 227
Engine
Block Heater
.................................... 78
Change Oil Indicator ............................. 140
Coolant ........................................ 280
Exhaust ......................................... 91
Oil ............................................ 266
Oil Additives .................................... 273
OilLight ....................................... 128
Oil. When To Change ............................ 273
Overheating .................................... 230
Speed Limiter (Northstar) ........................ 129
Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 260
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 221
Coolant Temperature Warning Lights ............... 126
Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 126
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Lane Change Indicator
............................... 96
Lap Belt
........................................... 39
Larger Children and Safety Belts
....................... 56
Leaking.
Of Exhaust Into Your Car .................. 91. 209
Leather. Cleaning
.................................. 318
Light.
Air Bag . System ................................ 28
Lamp Housings
.................................... 294
Lap-Shoulder Belt
................................... 20
Leaving Your Vehicle
................................ 66
Light. Battery Charge
............................... 127
Light. Security
...................................... 73
Light. Safety Belt Reminder
......................... 12. 19
Light. Service Engine Soon
.......................... 126
Light. Engine Oil
................................... 128
Light. Engine Temp
................................. 126
Light. Turn Signal Indicator
........................... 96
Libt. Underhood
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Its. Fog (ETC) ..................................
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Log. 0;erating Record
.............. See Maint . Book. p.44
Long Distance Driving
.............................. 199
Loss
Of Control .................................... 187
Low Battery. What To Do About
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Low Oil Pressure. Warning Light For
.................. 128
Lubricants. Recommended
........... See Maint . Book. p.38
Lumbar Control Switch
............................... 9
Maintenance
...................... See Maintenance Book
A Word About
................... See Maint . Book. p.2
Coupons ........................ See Maint . Book. All
Explanation
of Services .... See Maint . Book. p.18,20,22,24
Oil Change ...................... See Maint . Book. p.2
Owner Checks
............. See Maint . Book. p.26,28,30