Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHANGE TRANS FLUID (Northstar Only)
This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid.
See your maintenance booklet for the proper fluid and change i\
ntervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID
This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir
fluid level
is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add as needed.
Have the brake system serviced by
a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that
section.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL (Northstar Only)
This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallons and
your display is turned
off.
CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only)
This message will appear when your engine oil is approximately a quart
low. If this message is displayed, check the oil and add as needed.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message will appear when your engine oil is less than 10 percent or
the mileage since the last oil change is more than 6750 miles.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
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This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed immediately. See engine
oil and filter recommendations in the
Maintenance Schedule. After an
oil change, the Oil Life Index must be
reset. See “Oil Life Indicator”
in the index on how to reset it.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over
126°C
(248’F). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off your
Climate Control system and stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it
cools down or the mcssage is removed. If it does not cool down, turn off
your engine and have it serviccd before driving it again. Severe enginc
damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
ENGINE HOT - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF
This message will appear when the Climate Control is in “Auto” or
Defrost and the engine coolant
is hotter than the normal operating
temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning
compressor
is automatically turned off. When that happens, air
conditioned air is not delivered.
Tf the coolant temperature returns to
normal,
you must select “AUTO”, “DEFOG” or Defrost to return to a
normal
A/C compressor operation.
FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW
This message. serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tank is
critically low.
It means you should stop for fuel immediately.
LOW A/C REFRIGERANT - SERVICE A/C SOON
This message will appear when the A/C refrigerant is so low that it no
longer can cool well. This message shows that some of the refrigerant has
leaked out
of the system, and that the A/C needs recharging. If you do
not have it recharged,
the system may not cool at all.
CHECK WASHER FLUID
This message shows that the washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty.
REDUCE ENGINE POWER (Northstar Only)
This message will appear if the engine starts to cut cylinders to reduce
power, If this message is ever displayed have your vehicle serviced as soon
as possible.
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