1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE check engine

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. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be
’ . 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 fire
and you
OF others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
a proper antifreeze.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat
and be badly damaged. Therepair cost wouldn’t be covered
by
your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack
the engine, radiator, heater .coreand other parts.
Adding Coolant
The Coolant Recovery Tank is located on the right side of your vehicle.
To Check Coolant
When your -engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL
COLD mark or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level
should be up to
FULL HOT mark or a little higher.
To Add Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recoverv
tank.
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Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap
and completely tighten
it. Then remove the cap again and look at the
fluid level
on the dipstick.
What to Add
0 When the engine
compartment
is
hot, the level
should be at the
“HOT” mark.
0 When the engine
compartment
is
cool, the level
should be at the
“FULL COLD”
mark.
Refer to
the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to
use.
NOTICE:
When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid
change, always use the proper fluid. Failure
to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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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?
‘1
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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NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is
all right. It’s not.
If your tires don’t have enough air
(underinflation) you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more.
The tire pressures are:
Front - 30 psi (207 kPa)
Rear - 30 psi (207 kPa)
Recommended tire size
is:
Michelin XW4 Blackwall (P215/70R15)
T125/70RIS (Compact Spare)
c-
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. Simply looking at
the tires will not tell you the pressure,
especially
if you have radial tires -- which may look properly inflated even
if they’re underinflated.
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You need a new tire if
One way to tell-when
it’s time for new tires
is
to check the treadwear
indicators, which
will
appear when your tires
have only
2/32 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of
tread remaining.
You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
cord
or fabric.

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GLASS
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No.
1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco
smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners
on glass, because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may
have to be
scraped
off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary
license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
WINDSHIELD BACK
GLASS AND
WIPER BLADES
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the
wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the
blade or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner,
Bon-Ami Powder@
(GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if
beads do not form when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked
in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when
worn.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR
CIILL4AC
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Khicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by
washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
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(VI.)
El - lG6KD52BXRU200001 IG"I
1 G6 KD 5 2 BX R U200001
1 = USA
MANUFACTURER
G = GENERAL
MOTORS
MAKE
6 = CADILIAC
CARLINE/SERIES -I
KD I= SEDAN DEVILLE
VIN BODY CODE = BODY TYPE
5 = 69SEDAN4DOOR
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-I PRODUCTION
SEQUENCE NUMBER
- ASSEMBLY PLANT
U = HAMTRAMCK, MICH.
- MODEL YEAR
R = 1994
- CHECK DIGIT
- ENGINE CODE
B = 4.9 LITER (200 HP)
- RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
2 - ACTIVE (MANUAL) BELTS WITH DRIVER AND
PASSENGERS INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check
with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working
as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything
electrical to your Cadillac,
see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Cadillac”
in the Index.
Retained Accessory Power
When you stop your Cadillac and turn the key to Off, you can use these
accessories for
10 more minutes:
Radio
Power Windows
Astroroof
Windshield Wipers
If you open a door, everything will
go off. And, after 10 minutes
everything will go off, also.
If you want power for another 10 minutes, just turn the key to Run and
then back to Off.
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