1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master
cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an
acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are
put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is
leaking out
of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake
system
fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t
work well, or won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your
brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when
your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new
brake linings.
You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only
when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
A CAUTION:
If ),ou hate loo much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The
fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could
tw borntd. and )our whicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid
onl) whco wcC h dune on the bruke hydraulic system.
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FLU ID” ~nc~gc L+ ill display on the Driver Information center and your
brake warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Check Brake Fluid: 4.9 Liter
Remove the cap.
The fluid level must
be to the 'CMAX
FILE line at the base
of the neck as shown.
To Check Brake Fluid: 4.6 Liter (Northstar)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as
Delco Supreme
11s (GM Part No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only.
REPLACING 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 Freedoms battery. You never have to
add water to one
of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we
recommend a Delco Freedoms battery. Get one that has the catalog
number shown on the original battery’s label.
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If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the
black, negative
(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery
from running down.
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A CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt
if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting”
in the Index for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer
storage periods.
Battery Power Loss
If you lose battery power or the battery is disconnected, your car’s
computer must be programmed. It takes just over’20 minutes to
do it. If
you want to
do it yourself, here’s how:
0 Apply the parking brake.
Make sure the front wheels are straight.
0 Turn off the Electronic Climate Control.
Start the engine in “P” (Park) and let it idle for 15 minutes. Then:
Put your foot on the brake pedal, shift the transaxle to @ and let it
idle for
3 minutes or more. Do not accelerate the engine. Then:
With the car in @ (Drive), turn the Electronic Climate Control to
“Auto” and let the engine
idle for 3 minutes or more.
Turn your engine off.
Now your computer
is programmed.
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A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you\

drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Take
special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs.
LAMP HOUSINGS
Your Cadillac’s lamp housings are designed with small vents so moisture
will be removed when the lights are on, or after driving for a short time.
HEmLIGHT BULB REMOVL
The following procedure tells you how to remove the halogen headlight
bulb. Follow either the
EXPORT or DOMESTIC illustration that best
describes your vehicle.
Lift the cover up to
gain access.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DOMESTIC - Turn the headlight housing socket counterclockwise to
unlock socket from lamphousing.
EXPORT - Remove the rubber plug cover and remove plug.
DOMESTIC - Remove headlight housing socket.
EXPORT - Remove both retaining lock clips securing bulb assembly in
headlamp housing.
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DOMESTIC - Remove the wiring harness from the headlight housing
socket
EXPORT - Remove the headlight bulb and socket from the headlamp
assembly.
DOMESTIC - Replace the bulb and socket and connect the wiring
harness. Reinstall the headlight housing socket into the headlamp
assembly.
EXPORT - Install new headlight bulb and socket into headlamp
assembly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TMLLIGHT BULB REPUCEMENT
Taillight bulb replacement is the same for either STS or Seville .
1. Open the trunk to gain access to the taillight housing.
2. Remove the plastic trim retainer screws and pull back the trim
material.
3. Remove the four wing nuts.
4. Gently remove the taillight housing.
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