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other than DEXRON@-IIE is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
How To Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator: (4.6 Liter Northstar)
Your vehicle is equipped with
a transaxle fluid change indicator. A
“CHANGE
TRANS FLUID’’ message will display on the Information
Center when the power train computer determines that the transaxle
fluid needs to be changed or at each 100,000 miles (160,000
km) interval,
whichever occurs first. When this message appears, change the transaxle
fluid and reset
the transaxle fluid life indicator as follows:
the
way.
0 Turn the key “ON” with the engine stopped.
Press and hold the “OFF” and “REAR DEFOG” buttons on the
climate control simultaneously until the
“TRANS FLUID RESET”
message appears
in the Information Center (between 5 and 20
seconds).
ENGINE COOLANT
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when
it
is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Cadillac will:
Give freezing protection down to -34” F (-37” C) .
0 Give boiling protection up to 262OF (128O C) .
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets “GM Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM
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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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Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 27
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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How The Air Bag System Works ....................... 29
How
To Operate Your Sound System .................. 153
Hydroplaning ...................................... 192
How
To Obtain Roadside Service ........ See Roadside Serv .
How To Use This Manual .............................. 1
How
To Wear Safety Belts Properly ..................... 19
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Ice. If You’re Stuck In ............................... 256
Identification Label. Service Parts ..................... 326
Identification Number. Vehicle ....................... 325
Idling Your Engine .................................. 92
If A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 246
Ignition Key Positions ................................ 75
Illuminated Entry System ............................. 66
Indicator. Bulbs For Turn Signal ...................... 334
Indicators. Warning. On Instrument Panel .............. 123
Infant Restraint ..................................... 44
Inflatable Restraint Light ............................. 28
Inflation. Tire Pressure .............................. 306
Information Center. Driver .......................... 132
Information System On Instrument Panel .............. 123
Inside Mirrors (Manual) ............................. 111
Inspection. Tire .................................... 308
Instrument Panel ................................... 120
Instrument Panel Warning Lights ..................... 123
Interior Cleaning ................................... 316
Interior Lights ..................................... 108
Introduction .............. See Front of Owner Info . Manual
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Jump Starting ...................................... 221
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Keys .............................................. 62
Keys. Ignition ....................................... 75
Keyless Entry. Remote ............................... 66
Kilometer Indicator ................................ 122
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Theft .............................................. 72
Theft Deterrent System .............................. 73
Thermostat ........................................ 284
Third Gear. When Tb Use ............................ 83
Tilt Steering Wheel .................................. 94
Time. Setting The .................................. 160
Tire Chains ........................................ 314
Tire. Flat .......................................... 247
Tire Pressure Inflation .............................. 306
Tire Inspection and Rotation ......................... 308
Tires .. Loading ..................................... 303
Tire Quality Grading ................................ 310
Tires ............................................. 305
Tires. When It's Time For New Tires .................. 309
Torn Safety Belts .................................... 61
Tbrque Lock (Auto Transaxle) ........................ 205
Towing A Trailer ................................... 211
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 227
Traction Control System ............................. 119
Trademarks. GM ................................... 258
Traffic Lights ...................................... 170
Traffic Officer ..................................... 172-
Trailer Towing ..................................... 211
Transaxle. Automatic ................................. 80
Transaxle Fluid .................................... 276
Transaxle Gear Positions ............................. 80
Transaxle Service ................... See Maint . Book, p.22
Travel. Brake Pedal ................................. 182
Trip Odometer ..................................... 123
Trunk Release. Remote .............................. 71
Wght Sentinel ................................... 107
misted Safety Belts .................................. 26
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................. 96
Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam .......................... 97
'Itvo Children Wearing The Same Safety Belt ............. 58
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Underbody Maintenance ............................ 322
Underhood Light ................................... 109
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........................ 310
Uphill. Parking ..................................... 204
Upholstery Care ................................... 316
Unleaded Gasoline ................................. 259
Urban Driving ..................................... 196
Used Oil. How XI Dispose Of ........................ 274
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
............................. 2
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................. 325
Vehicle Storage
.................................... 293
Vehicle Symbols
...................................... 3
Vents ............................................. 143
Vinyl, Cleaning
.................................... 318
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Warning Lights. .................................... 123
Flashers, Warning Hazard
......................... 219
Light, Anti-Lock Brake System
.................... 125
Light, Brake System
.............................. 124
Light, Engine Oil Pressure
........................ 128
Lights, Service Engine Soon
....................... 126
Lights: What To Do
If One Goes On ................ 123
Warnings, Safety
..................................... 1
Warnings, Vehicle Damage ............................. 2
Washer, Headlight
.................................. 100
Washer, Windshield
.................................. 99
Water, Don’t Use
-- For Windshield Washer ............ 100
Wear Indicators, Disc Brake
......................... 181
Weatherstrips, Cleaning ............................. 321
Wet Road Driving
.................................. 191
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
................... 312
Wheel Nut Torque
.................................. 254
Wheel Replacement
................................ 312
Why Safety Belts Work
............................... 13
Why Wear Safety Belts? .............................. 12
Windows, Power
.................................... 93
Windshield CleaningThe
................................... 320
Washer
.......................................... 99
Washer Fluid
.................................... 287
Wipers
.......................................... 98
Wiper Blade Replacement
........................ 299
Wipers:
If They Stop ............................. 333
Winter Driving ..................................... 206
Working
On Your Vehicle ........................... 258
Worn Tires
........................................ 309
Wrecker Towing
.................................... 227
Lights, On Instrument Panel
....................... 123
Window Express Down, Driver’s Side
................... 93
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