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When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can
cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid
tank and other parts of the washer system.
Also, water
doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
3/4 full when it’s very cold.
This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank
if it
is completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer.
It
can damage your washer system and paint.
CRUISE CONTROL
With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40
km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below
about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off.
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This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging,
(more than 16 volts).
To avoid being stranded have the electrical system
checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience.
You can
reduce the charging overload by using the accessories. Turn on the lights,
radio, set the Climate Control
on “AUTO” and the fan speed on “HI”
and turn the rear window defogger on.
You can monitor battery voltage
on the Driver Information Center by toggling the “INFORMATION’’
button. When the engine is running, the normal range is 11.5 to 15.5
volts.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06
This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts, or
if the battery has been drained. If this message appears
immediately after starting it is possible that the generator can still
recharge the battery.
The battery should recharge after driving a few
miles and the message should go out. If this message appears while
driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have
it checked
immediately to determinethe cause of this problem. To help the
generator recharge the battery quickly,
you can reduce the load on the
electrical system by turning
off your accessories. You can monitor battery
voltage on the Driver Information Center by toggling
the
“INFORMXTION” button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37
This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir
fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir
level and add as needed.
Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible. If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that
section.
CHECK FUEL GAGE,- 39
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallons and
your display is turned off.
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Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or
rolling terrain.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there,
here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the
brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard
on mountain roads.
Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this:
let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear
when you go down a steep or long hill.
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4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Engine Cooling When Trailering
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating
conditions such as;
Climbing grades steeper than 4% at ambient temperatures above
90” Fahrenheit (32’Celsius) with a loaded vehicle and trailer.
Stopping after high-speed driving.
Idling for long periods in stop and go traffic.
If “ENGINE
HOT A/C COMPRESSOR OFF” message appears on the
Driver Information Center, do not be alarmed. This is a normal function
designed to reduce the load on the engine and cooling system you can
continue to drive your vehicle.
If “ENGINE COOLANT
HOT” message appears on the Driver
Information Center, pull off to the side of
the road as soon as it is safe to
do so. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the transmission
selector to
P (Park) and allow the engine to idle. Do not turn off the
engine or increase engine speed above a normal idle. Within
two or three
minutes the system should cool sufficiently to allow
A/C operation to
resume. At that
time resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to
normal driving after
10 minutes if the “ENGINE COOLANT HOT”
message
is not displayed.
Maintenance when Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See
the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are
especially important
in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid
(don’t overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system, and brake wear. Each of
these is covered
in this manual, and the Index will help you find them
quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these sections
before
you start your trip.
Check periodically
to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even
when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
A CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid,
windshiefd washer and other fluids, and plastic
or rubber, You
or others could be burned, Be careful not to drop or spill things
that
will burn onto a hot engine.
Fluid Usage Label
Use the fluid usage label to identify the correct fluid you want to check.
GREEN: Engine Coolant
ORANGE: Power Steering Fluid
YELLOW Engine Oil
RED: Transmission Fluid
WHITE: Brake Fluid
BLUE: Washer Fluid
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Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall
on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you
have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90" F (32" C).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
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 93 C).
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
(10 " C), you may have to drive longer.
To check thefluid level
Park your vehicle on a level place.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in "P" (Park).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each
gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then,
position the shift lever in "P" (Park).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.

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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
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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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