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RADIATOR COOLANT
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PRESSURE ENGINE OIL
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FUEL GAGE
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Your fuel gage shows
about how much fuel is
in your tank.
It works only when the ignition is in the “RUN” position. The
17 bar
segments show the fuel remaining in your tank.
When only one bar segment still is lit, the
“LOW FUEC’ light will go on.
If the fuel supply gets critically low, none of the bar segments will be lit
and the
“LOW FUEC’ will flash. You should get fuel immediately.
Here are
a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All
these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel
gage.
The pump at the gas station shuts off before the fuel gage reads “F”.
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It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example,
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The gage changes when you turn (or stop,or speed up)
OIL LIFE INDICATOR
Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator feature. This tells you when you
need to change your engine
oil. It’s based upon the engine oil
temperatures and your driving patterns.
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The “CHANGE OIE’ light will come on for a few seconds as a bulb check
when
you start your engine. The system probably will say to change the oil
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
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FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
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SAE SW-30
IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
COLD
WEATHER GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30
GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE
40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C).
DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40 GRADE OIL OR
ANY OTHER GRADE NOT RECOMMENDED
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These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not
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When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
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when to change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ in the
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How to Check
BeC’%’uSe this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have
this done at a Cadillac dealership Service Department.
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could get a false reading on the dipstick.
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Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission.
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall
on hot engine parts, starting
a fire. Be sure to get an accurate
reading if you check
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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if
you have been driving:
0 When outside temperatures are above 90” F (32” C).
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0 At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
0 While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating
temperature, which is
180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93OC).
To check transmission fluid hot: Get the vehicle warmed up by driving
about
15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (lO°C), drive the vehicle in “D” (3rd
Gear) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady
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When to Check and Change Lubricant:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the
lubricant and when to change it. See “Periodic Maintenance Inspections”
in the Index.
How to Check Lubricant:
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add
some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of
What to Use:
~ the filler plug hole.
Standard Differential
Use Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 gear
lubricant.
Limited-Slip Differential
To add lubricant when the level is low, use Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 gear lubricant. To completely refill after
draining, add
4 ounces (1 18 ml) of Limited-Slip Differential Lubricant
Additive (GM Part
No. 1052358). Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug
hole with Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5
~ gear lubricant.
ENGINE COOLANT
The proper coolant for your Cadillac will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37’ C) .
_- Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128°C) .
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
__ 0 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
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Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 264
Door Ajar Light
.................................... 131
Door Locks
........................................ 65
Downhill Parking
................................... 201
Down Hills and Mountains. Driving
................... 198
Downshifting
....................................... 86
Driving AtNight
....................................... 185
Defensive
...................................... 166
Drunken
....................................... 167
Hill and Mountain
............................... 198
In A Foreign Country
............................ 254
In Cities
........................................ 193
In Fog. Mist And Haze
........................... 191
On Snow Or Ice
................................. 204
In The Rain
..................................... 188
In Winter ....................................... 203
On A Long Trip
................................. 196
On The Freeway
................................. 194
On The Road
................................... 197
On Curves
...................................... 179
Through Deep Standing Water
...................... 82
Drunken Driving
................................... 167
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Electric Outside Mirror Control ...................... 116
Electrical Equipment. Adding
..................... 143. 312
Electronic Climate Control
.......................... 139
Electronic Level Control
............................ 135
Electronic Solar Sensor
............................. 141
Emergencies. Braking in
............................. 179
Emergencies. Steering In,
............................ 180
Emergency Towing ................................. 223
Engine
Block Heater
.................................... 82
Coolant
........................................ 269
Exhaust
......................................... 93
Oil
............................................ 258
Oil Additives
.................................... 263
Oil Pressure Light
............................... 129
Oil, When
To Change ............................ 263
Overheating
.................................... 227
Starting Your
.................................... 80
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 218
Coolant Temperature Warning Lights
............... 128
Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 134
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Upholstery Care
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Urban Driving
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Used Oil. How To Dispose Of
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Vanity Mirrors. Front Seat ........................... 116
Vanity Mirrors. Rear Seat
............................ 117
Vehicle Damage Warnings
............................. 2
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................. 311
Vehicle Storage
.................................... 278
Vehicle Symbols
...................................... 3
Vents
............................................. 138
Vinyl. Cleaning
.................................... 305
Warning Light. Antilock Brake System
...................... 126
Light. Brake System
.............................. 125
Light. Engine Coolant Temperature
................ 128
Light. Low Coolant
.............................. 133
Light. Oil Pressure
............................... 129
Lights. On Instrument Panel
....................... 125
Lights: What To Do If One Goes On
................ 125
Warnings. Safety
..................................... 1
Warnings. Vehicle Damage ............................. 2
Washer. Windshield
................................. 101
Water. Don't Use
.. For Windshield Washer ............ 102
Wear Indicators. Front Brake
........................ 177
Weatherstrips. Cleaning
............................. 308
Wet Road Driving
.................................. 188
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
................... 298
Wheel Nut Torque
.................................. 245
Wheel Replacement
................................ 299
White Sidewall Tires. Cleaning
....................... 308
Why Safety Belts Work
............................... 14
Why Wear Safety Belts?
.............................. 14
Windows. Power
.................................... 96
Windshield
Washer
......................................... 101
Washer Fluid
.................................... 274
Wipers
......................................... 100
Winter Driving
..................................... 203
Wiper Blade Replacement
........................... 288
Working On Your Car
............................... 251
WornTires
........................................ 296
Wrecker Towing
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