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In very cold weather, 0 F (-18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater
can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum
of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
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After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as
it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you
don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer
depends
on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac -
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can
give you the best advice for that particular area.

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This. light tells you if
there could be a
The ’light goes on when you turn your key
.to “Run” or ‘‘Start.” It goes off
once you start your engine. That’s just a check to be sure’the light works.
If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to.wam you if
something goes wrong.
When the light comes on and stays on, it means
oil isn’t going through
your engine properly. You
could be low on oil, or you might have some
other oil problem.
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NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from meglected oil problems can be
costly and
is not covered by your warranty.
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highway driving may increase the range reading).
If the range display shows
“Lo”, you should stop for fuel as soon as
possible.
Your computer needs enough data for
the “RANGE” reading to work,
however,
so it will read “Lo” for a while when your vehicle is brand new
(under
25 miles). Also, it may show “Lo” for a while if your battery has
been disconnected.
Driver Information Center
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Your Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives you the status of
many of your vehicle systems. The DIC is used to display driver selectable --
information and warninghtatus messages.
If more than one problem is detected, the Driver Information Center will
automatically display all current messages.
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Driver Information Center Control Buttons
INFORMATION Button
Pressing this button successively will display the ENGINE RPM (Digital
Cluster only),
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP, BA?TERY VOLTAGE,
AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFE LEFT, and TIMER.

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Pressing thisbutton will reset the AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED,
OIL LIFE.LEFT;and TIMER when each function is displayed.
TIMER Button
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The TIMERfeature is like a stop watch, in that you can clock the time .it
takes to get $om one point to another.
To operate, press either the TIMER button or successively press the
INFORMATION button until “TIMER
OO:OO:OO’y is displayed on the
Driver InformationCenter. Each of the fields for the HOURS,
MINUTES, and SECONDS ‘are.
two numeric digits.
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Once the “TIMER OO:~OO.:OO” is displayed, press the TIMER button to -.
start the timing feature. Press the TIMER button again to: stop-it. To reset
it, press and hold the, RESET buaton until: the display reads
“TIMER
0O;OO:OO”. Press the INFORMATION button to,exit from the TIMER
function.
AVG MPH (Average Speed)’,ReseQ
Press successively the INFORMATI0,N button to .display the “AVG
MPH”, then press and.hold the RESET button until
“0.0 AVG MPH” is
displayed.
MPG AVG. (Average Fuel Economy) Reset
Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “MPG-
AVG, then press and hold the RESET button until “0.0 AVG‘MPG” is
displayed. Another method to reset both ‘‘AVG MPG’ is to press the
AVG button on the Fuel-Data Panel until
‘‘0.0 AVG MPGis show in
both display.
Fuel. Used Reset
Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “FUEL
USED.’’on the Driver Information Center, then press and hold the
RESET button until ‘‘FUEL USED
0.0” is displayed.
Oil Life Left Reset
Press successively the. INFORMATION button to display the “OIL LIFE
LEFT, then press and, hold. the RESET button until
“0.0, OIL LIFE
LEFT” is .displayed.

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This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced
by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallam ad
your display is turned off.
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36
This message will appear when your engine oil is approximately a quart
low. If this message is displayed, check the oil and add as needed.
CHANGE OIL SOON - 40
This message will appear when your engine oil is less than 10 percent or
the mileage since the last oil change is more than
6750 miles.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82
This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed immediately. See engine oil and filter recommendations i\
n the
Maintenance Schedule. After an
oil change, the Oil Life Index must be
reset. See “Oil Life Indicator”
in the index on how to reset it.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43
This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed to
cruise at.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 44
This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature i\
s over
126” C (259°F). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off your
Climate Control system and stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it
cools down or the message is removed. If it does not cool down, turn off
your engine and have it serviced before driving it again. Seve\
re engine damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Ove\
rheating’’
in the Index.
ENGINE HOT - A/C COMPRESSOR OF” - 16
This message will appear when the Climate Control is in “Auto” or
Defrost and the engine coolant
is hotter than the normal operating
temperature.
To avoid added .strain on a hot engine the air conditioning
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This message will appear when your engine has overheated. Stop and
turn your engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See
“Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 03
This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission
Control System. If the “SERVICE ENGINE SOON” light on the
instrument panel and this message appears and then turns
off, it is an
indication that a temporary problem has cleared itself. Have your vehicle
checked at your earliest convenience.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35
If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and
do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
damage to the engine can result.
SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM - 83
If this message appears, there is a problem with your Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) system. Let only a qualified technician
work
on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealer for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAR MAY NOT RESTART - 34
This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS Key@ 11). PASS Key@ I1
will prevent the vehicle
from restarting
if it is turned off, so you should take the vehicle to a
proper service center before turning the engine
off. Never leave an
unattended vehicle with the engine running. Once you are where you can
get service, turn the engine off and then try to restart it. If
the vehicle
does not restart, the PASS Key@ I1 system will need servicing.
TRACTION ACTIVE - 91
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, this message will be
displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce wheel slippage.
TRACTION DISABLED - 88
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, this message will be
displayed
if a problem is noted in the Traction Control System. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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computer receives an incorrect feedback from the system, an error code will
be set in memory and a “SERVICE RIDE CONTROE’ message will display
on the Driver Information Center. If
this message should appear, have your
vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealer at your earliest conve\
nience.
Oil Life Indicator
This feature lets you know when to change your engine oil. It’s based
upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns.
To see
the display,
press the Information
button several times until
“XXX OIL LIFE
LEFT” appears.
You’ll see
now much oil life you have left, as a percentage. So, if you see
“95 OIL LIFE LEFT,’’ for example, that means that the way you’re
driving your car,
95% of your current oil life is still left.
The Oil Life Indicator may
say to change the oil sooner than your
maintenance schedule.
This can happen if driving conditions, such as
short trips in cold weather, cause shorter oil
life. Always keep a written
record of the mileage and date
when you last changed your oil. For more
information on when to change your oil, see
the Cadillac Maintenance
Schedule Booklet.
If you see “CHANGE OIL SOON,”
it means that you have less than 10%
of your oil life left, and you should consider changing your engine oil.
If you see “CHANGE ENGINE
OIL,” it means the oil life is gone
and you should change the oil right away (certainly
within 200 more
miles
[320 km]).
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