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To Add Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant surce tank.
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To Check or Add Coolant
When the engine is cold, remove the pressure cap from the surge tank,
use a flashlight as necessary to see into the tank. The coolant level should
be visible inside the tank about
2 112 inches (60 mm) below the base of
the fill neck.
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix.
SURGE TANK PRESSURE CAP
NOTICE:
Your surge tank cap is a 15 psi (1.05 kPa) pressure-type cap ana
must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible
engine damage
&om overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube
on the surge tank filler neck.
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When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, an GM@ cap is
recommended.
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Whenyour brake fluid falls to a low level, the ‘.‘CHECK BRAKE
FLUID” message will. display on the.Driver InformationCenter. and. your . . I
brake. warning light will come on. See “Brake System .Warning Light’% . i
the Index. 1
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The fluid 1evel:must .be
line at the base of the
neck as’shok.
to the “MAX HI;.
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above
‘“IN” and or slightly below or: at thi “MAX“ indicator.
After
work
is done on the brake hydraulic system, make SI ?el : is
When your brake fluid:falls
to a low level, your brake warning.light will
come’on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
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NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out.brake pads could result in
costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal 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
trouble.
F I L there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake
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Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for
wear.
If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, 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 properly.
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EXTERIOR LAIMP HOUSINGS
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 dealership for service.\
HEXILIGHT BULB REMOVa
The following procedure tells you how to remove the halogen headlight
bulb. Follow either the
EXPORT or DOMESTIC illustration that best
describes your vehicle.
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EXPORT - Remove both retaining lock clips securing bulb assembly in
headlamp housing.
DOMESTIC - Remove the wiring harness from the headlight housing
socket
EXPORT - Remove the headlight bulb and socket from the headlamp
assembly.
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DOMESTIC - -Repl-a.oelheybu€b agd,.,swk$~d.,conect the. wiring
.harness. Reinstall th?e&eadiight housing socket ihto *he headlamp
assembly. . . " ' ,.: T 7- +':."+~,
EXPORT - Install new headlight bulb and socket into headlamp
assembly.
NOTICE:
Domot touch.glass.portion of the ngw.halogen bulb! The oil
from your fingers will shorten. the life of your new halogen bulb. .. . ,
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Taillight bulb .replacement---is the same for either Eldorado.or .Eldorado
Touring Coupe.
1. Open the trunk to.gain access , to the taillight housing.
2. Remove the convenience net and pull back the trim.
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wing nuts.
4. Gently remove the taillight housing.
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5. Press the bulb
housing lever,
rotate the housing
counterclockwise and remove it. Push
and rotatethe bu-lb.
counterclockwise
to
remove bulb.
Once you have replaced the burned out bulb, just reverse the \
steps
to
reassemble the taillight.
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