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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
WN.DSHIELD AND WZPER
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
CADILLAC
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.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong
soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish
or car washing (mild
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. '' Don't add anything electrical-to your Cadillacunless you check
with your dealer fiist.Some. electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
.warranty. Some-add-an electrical equipmentam keepdmr
.ceinponents
.from worwng as they should.
Your vehicle hasan. air bag system;. Before attempting to ,add.anything ;, -
electrical to your Cadillac, see "Servicing Yaur Air Big Equipped
Cadillac"
in the Index.
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Retained Accessory :Power
When you stop:your Cadillac and. turn the key to Off, you .can. use -these
accessories far.lO.more.minutes:
.Radio
:. .'Power .Windows
Astroroof
Windshield Wipers
.,
If you .open a:.do.or, everything will go off. And, after- 10mhutes
everything will go
off, also.
:If you want power for another .lO minutes, just turn the key.to Run and
.then back to:Off.
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The wiring circuitsin your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a
combination:of
.Mini Fuses, Circuit Breakers, and Maxi Fuses:'This
greatly reduces.the chance
of fires caused by electricd.problems.
If you have a problem ,owthe road and don't have a:spare fuse, you can
"borrow"me
of the same value. Select a feature that you can get along
without that isthe same.value you need
-- like .the radio or cigarette
" lighter -- and use its fuse. Re sure .tu use :a fuse with the same amperage
-rating number onit (ie.
104 204 etc.),Repl-ace it .as soon as you can.
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The.head1ightwiring is protected by,a circuit breaker in the light switch.
An electrical overload will cause the lights to .go on and off, or in.. some
cases: to -remain-
off. If this happens, have your headlight wiring checked
rightaway.
.Wiradshiekl Wipem
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
If the..motor overheats due to heavy snow, .etc.,-.the wiper will stop imtil
the
motor mls. If the overload iscaused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Widbws andother Power Options
F I ! Circuit breakers in .the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power
accessories. .whensthe current load islm heavy, the circuit breaker
qens .and
closes, protecting the circuit until the, problem is. fixed or goes. away.
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DESCRIPTION BULB NO.
Ash ?i.ay.Illuninatio.n .................................... .1445
Backup Lights ......................................... 2057
Cornering Light ................................... 1156 ,DC7
CowtesyReading Light
.................................... 168
Glove. Compartment Light ................................ 194
Headlights'Composite -Inner High Beam
................................ 9005 HB3
.-Outer Low Beam
................................... ,9006 HB4
Illumination Entry~Lock~Lamp
............................. .192
Instrument. Panel Illuniinatian ............................ ' 194
. 1.nstrumeIlit Panel'T'llt&s ................................ 194
LicenseP1ate.Ligh.t ....................................... 194
Park and Tim Signal ................................ 2357.NA
. Fog Light ............................................... 886
-Errport.Bulb ............................................ H4
317
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Camshaft
................... Induction Hardened Cast Grey Iron
Main Bearings
......................................... Five
Drive
Type
........ Single Row / Staged Drive 8 mm Roller Chain
ENGI. LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Type of Intake. .................................... Stationary
Filter System
...................................... Full-Flow
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Surge Tank / Radiator Cap Relief Pressure ...... 15.0 psi (103 Pa)
Water Pump Type
.................................. Centrifugal
,Drive Belt
....................................... Serpentine
Radiator Core
................................... Aluminum
Radiator 'Cooling Fans (2)
............................ Elec.tric
Thermostat
Starts To Open
................ 192-199'F (89-93 C)
FUEL SYSTEM
Induction Type ............ Sequential Port Fuel Injection,(SPFI)
System Pressure
.................... .33.4-43.5 psi (230-300 kPa)
Idle Speed
.................................. ECM Controlled
Filter Type
............................... Paper Type Element
Fuel Pump
................................ Electric (In Tank)
Fuel Required
................. Premium Unleaded (91 Octane)
AUTOMTIC TRANSAXLE
Eldorado (Trade Name ) ................... Hydra- Mafic 4T80E
Type
..................................... 4-Speed Automatic
.................................... Viscous Converter Clutch
Eldorado (Trade Name
) ................... Hydra- Matic 4T80E
Type
..................................... 4-Speed Automatic
Fluid Required
.............. DEXRON III@ or DEXRON IIE@
Axle Ratio (ETC) .................................... 3.71:l
.................................... Torque Converter Clutch
Axle Ratio (ELDORADO) ............................ 3.11:l
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Acc (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 84
Accessory Power. Retained .......................... 311
Adding Brake Fluid
..................................... 272
Electrical Equipment ............................. 311
Engine Coolant ............................. 224. 262
Engine Oil ...................................... 253
Power Steering Fluid ............................. 267
Transaxle Fluid .................................. 262
Additives. Engine Oil ............................... 257
Adjustment. Brake ................................. 273
Adult Safety Belt Usage .............................. 20
Air Bag ............................................ 30
Air Cleaner ........................................ 258
Air Cleaner Replace ..................... See Maint . Book
Air Conditioner .................................... 151
Air Outlets ........................................ 150
Air System ........................................ 150
Alarm. How To Turn Off Theft ........................ 80
Alcohol. Driving Under The Influence Of .............. 171
Alcohol in Gasoline ................................. 243
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ......................... 305
AM Radio Reception ............................... 157
AM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 158
Antenna. Cleaning Radio ............................ 168
Antifreeze ........................................ 263
Anti-Lock Brakes .................................. 177
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............ 133. 177
Anti-Lockout Feature ................................ 71
Anti-Theft Tips ..................................... 79
Appearance Care .................................... 298
Arm. Wearing A Safety Belt Under Your ................ 28
Ashtrays .......................................... 126
Astroroof ......................................... 124
Automatic Air Conditioning System ................... 151
Automatic Door Lock ................................ 70
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement ...................... 285
AMAX@ ........... .- .............................. 158
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