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Engine  damage  fro  running: your 
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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. 
How to  Add Coolant  to the Coolant Recovery Tank 
If you haven’t  found a problem  yet, but the  coolant  level  isn’t at  or  above 
“FULL COLD,” add a 50/50 mixture of clean  water  (preferably  distilled) 
and 
a proper  antifreeze at the  coolant  recovery tank. (See  “Engine 
Coolant’’ 
in the  Index for more  information  about  the  proper  coolant 
mix.) 
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Adding  only plain  water  ur  coomg syscem can De 
dangerous.  Plain  water, or some  other  liquid  like  alcohol,  can 
boil  before  the  proper coolant  mix 
will. Your  vehicle’s  coolant 
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 
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and you or others  could be burned.  Use a 50/50 mix of ( m 
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FOR BEST  FUEL  Er-m7Y AND  COLD  STARTING,  SELECT  THE  LOWEST 
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SAE 1OW-30 
As shown  in  the viscosity  chart, SAE low-30 is best  for  your  vehicle. 
However,  you can  use 
SAE 5W-30  if it's  going to be colder  than  60°F 
(16" 
C) before  your next oil  change.  When  it's very  cold,  below 0°F 
(-18OC), you should  use SAE 5W-30. 
These  numbers  on  an 
oil container show its  viscosity,  or thickness. Do not 
use  other  viscosity oils such  as 
SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. 
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This  doughnut-shaped  logo  (symbol)  is used  on most  oil containers 
to 
help you select  the  correct oil. 
You should  look  for  this  on  the oil  container,  and  use only those  oils  that 
display  the logo. 
GM  Goodwrench@  oil (in  Canada,  GM Engine  Oil)  meets  all the 
requirements  for  your  vehicle. 
Engine  Oil Additives: Don’t  add  anything  to  your oil. Your Cadillac 
dealer  is ready  to advise 
if you  think  something  should  be  added. 
When to Change  Engine  Oil: Your  vehicle  is equipped  with an  engine  oil 
life  index  (EOLI)  feature  as part 
of the  Driver  Information  Center 
display  (DIC). Oil  change  intervals  are  determined  by the  EOLI  and will 
usually  fall at,  or  between,  the 
two recommended  alternative  intervals  of 
3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers)  and 7,500 miles (12,500  kilometers),  but 
could  be  shorter  than 
3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers)  under  some very 
severe  driving  conditions  shown in Schedule I. The  system  will also 
indicate  the  need  for  an  oil  change  if 
7,500 miles (12,500  kilometers)  or 
one  year  has  passed. 
Engine 
oil life remaining  is displayed  through  engine  data  as  the  ‘OIL 
LIFE  INDEX’  and  as  a ‘CHANGE  ENGINE  OIC  message. The 
‘OIL 
LIFE  INDEX’  display includes  a  number between 0 and 100. This is the 
percentage 
of oil life REMAINING based  on  driving conditions  and 
mileage  driven  since  the  last  time  of the  oil life  indicator  was reset.  When 
the  remaining  oil  life is less  than 
lo%, a  ‘CHANGE  OIL  SOON’  message 
will appear.  This is a  reminder  to schedule  an  engine  oil change.  When 
the  oil life index  reaches 
0, the  ‘CHANGE  ENGINE OIC message will 
appear.  This  indicates  that  no  oil  life remains  and  the  oil  should  be 
changed 
as soon  as  possible,  but  certainly  within  the next  200  miles (320 
km). 
The EOLI will  not  detect  excessively  dusty  conditions  or engine 
malfunctions  which  may effect the 
oil. If you drive in dusty  areas,  change 
the  engine  oil  after  every 
3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) or 3 months 
(whichever  comes  first),  unless  instructed  to  do 
so sooner by the  DIC. 
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On Northstar 4.6 Liter  engine  equipped  vehicles  a  ‘CHECK  OIL LEVEE 
message  will appear  whenever  the oil level’s  approximately  one  quart low. 
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Exhaust.  Dangerous  Gas  In ........................ 91.  209 
Expectant  Mothers.  Use Of Safety  Belts  By .............. 33 
Explanation  of Maint . Service ........ See  Maint . Book. p.18 
Express Down Window  (Driver’s  Side) .................. 93 
Expressway  Driving ................................. 197 
Extender.  Safety  Belt ................................ 60 
Exterior  Appearance ................................ 314 
Fabric.  Foam-Type  Cleaner  On ....................... 316 
Fabric.  Solvent-Type  Cleaner On ...................... 317 
Features  And  Controls ............................... 62 
Filling  Your  Fuel  Tank .............................. 261 
Filter.  Oil ......................................... 335 
Finish  Damage ..................................... 322 
First  Gear.  When To Use ............................. 84 
Flash-To-Pass Feature ................................ 97 
Flat  Tire .......................................... 246 
Flat Tire.  Changing  A ............................... 247 
FloorMats ........................................ 119 
Fluid 
Brake 
.......................................... 291 
Headlight  Washer ................................ 288 
Power  Steering .................................. 285 
Transaxle ....................................... 276 
Windshield  Washer .............................. 287 
Fluid  Capacities .................................... 349 
Fluids & Lubricants.  Recommended ... See  Maint . Book. p.38 
Fluid  Usage  Label .................................. 265 
FM Stereo Radio  Reception ......................... 151 
Foam-Type  Cleaner On Fabric ........................ 316 
Fog  Lights (ETC) .................................. 108 
Fog.  Driving  In ..................................... 194 
Francais.  Guide  En ...................... See  Introduction 
Freeway  Driving 
................................... 197 
French  Language  Manual ................. See  Introduction 
Front  Seatbacks.  Reclining 
............................ 798 
Fuel .............................................. 259 
FuelDataPanel .................................... 131 
Fasteners.  Replacement ............................. 259 
Fetus. Risk To .. From  Safety  Belt  Use .................. 34 
Flooded  Engine.  Starting  A ........................... 77 
Fog: Getting  It Off the Windshield .................... 147 
Freeing Car From  Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ............. 256 
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Lane  Change  Indicator 
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Lap  Belt 
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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 
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Its.  Fog  (ETC) .................................. 
Its. Interior ..................................... 
Its. Operation of ................................ 
Its. Reading .................................... 
Its.  Tkaffic ...................................... 
lding .. Tires .................................... 
.ding  Your  Vehicle ............................... 
Its.  Warning.  On  Instrument  Panel ................. 
109 
118 
106 
127 
108 
108 
107 
110 
170 
123 
303 
303 
Log.  0;erating  Record 
.............. See  Maint . Book.  p.44 
Long  Distance  Driving 
.............................. 199 
Loss 
Of Control .................................... 187 
Low  Battery.  What  To Do  About 
A .................... 221 
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 
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Operating  Record  Log .......... See Maint . Book. p.44-80 
Recommended  Fluids ....... See  Maint . Book. p.38,40,42 
Service  Ctr . Inspec . & Sew ... See  Maint . Book. p.32,34,36 
Schedules ............... See Maint . Book. p.10,12,14,16 
Service  Station  Owner  Checks ...... See  Maint . Book. p.8 
Maintenance  Record ................ See Maint . Book. p.44 
Markings.  Pavement ................................ 171 
Master  Cylinder.  Brake .............................. 289 
Methanol  In Gasoline ............................... 260 
Mileage  Indicator .................................. 122 
Mirrors.  Inside  Daymight  Rearview ................... 111 
Mirrors.  Outside ................................... 114 
Mist.  Driving  In .................................... 194 
Mobile  Telephone.  Adding A ...................... 152.  326 
Mountain  Driving .................................. 201 
MTBE In Gasoline ................................. 260 
Mud. If You’re  Stuck  In ............................. 256 
Mirrors.  Front  Seat  Vanity ........................... 113 
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“N” (Neutral)  Gear Position .......................... 82 
New  Vehicle  “Break-In” .............................. 75 
Night.  Driving  At ................................... 188 
Night  Vision ....................................... 189 
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Octane  Required  For  Your Car ....................... 259 
Odometer ......................................... 123 
Odometer  And  Speedometer ......................... 122 
Odometer.  Trip .................................... 123 
Off (Ignition Key Position) ............................ 76 
Off Road  Recovery ................................. 185 
Oil. Engine ........................................ 266 
Oil.  When To Change  Your Engine .................... 273 
Oil  Life  Indicator ................................... 140 
Oil  Quality ........................................ 271 
Oil  Thickness  (Viscosity) ............................ 272 
Operating  Record .................. See  Maint . Book.  p . 44 
Operation in Foreign  Countries ....................... 261 
OutsideAir ....................................... 143 
Outside  Mirrors .................................... 114 
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