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Your brake master
Cylinder
cylinder is here.
It is
filled with DOT-3 brake
fluid.
There are only
two reasons why the brake flul,
leve 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 you have too much brake fluid, it can spiIl on the engine. The
fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could
be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid
only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When your brake fluid falls to a low level, the “CHECK BRAKE
FLUID” message will display on the Driver Information Center and your
brake warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning Light”
in
the Index.
To Check Brake Fluid
Remove the cap.
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The fluid level must be
//- to the “MAX FILL?
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line at the base of the
MAX FILL neck as shown.
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When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will
come on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
Mat to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as
- Delco Supreme ll@ (GM Part No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only, and always clean
the brake fluid reservoir cap
before removing it.
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0 Donst let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For
example,
just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as
engine oil, in
your brake system can damage brake system
parts
so ba.dly that they’ll have to be replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill- brake
fluid on your vehicle.
If yondo, wash it off immediately.,See
“Appearance Care” in the Index
Brake- Wear
Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched
warningsound when-.the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The soundmay come and-go;
or be heard all the time your vehicle is
moving (except when yoware pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brakepads couM result in
costly brake:repair.
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Some driving cond.itions or climates may cause a brakesqueal when the
brakes are..first applied
or lightly applied. This does-not-mean something
is wrong with your brakes.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal,height, or if
these is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could
be a sign of brake
trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for
wear.
If you rarely make a moderate or heavier s.top, then your brakes
might not adjust correctly.
If you drive in that way; then -- very carefully,--
make a
few moderate brake stops about every 1000 miles (1600 km), so
your brakes will adjust prsperly.
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 itsomeone puts in the wrong
replacement
brake parts.
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Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to
add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we
recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has
the catalog
number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
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.
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.
0 Make sure the front wheels are straight.
0 Turn off the Electronic Climate Control.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
UOGEN BULBS
EXTERIOR UP HOUSINGS
I NOTICE:
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. If an excessive amount of moisture is present
which does not clear, see your Cadillac dealer for service.
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Here is how to change the halogen headlight bulb.
Rotate the headlight
housing socket
clockwise
1/4 turn
and gently remove
the headlight housing
socket and bulb.
Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating the locking
clip.
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NOTICE:
Do not touch glass portion of the new halogen bulb! The oil
from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Install the new bulb and socket to the wiring harness connector. Make
sure that the harness is locked to the bulb socket.
Now reinstall into the lamp assembly.
CORiVEMNG HP BULB REPLACEMENT
1. Open the hood to gain access to the mounting screw.
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2. Remove the screw
securing the
cornering lamp
housing.