
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 04 
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 
L. -4 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Fog/Back-Up  Light  (Export) ...................... P21/5W 
Side  Marker  Lights 
..................................... 194 
Stop/Tail/Turn  Signal 
................................ 2057 NA 
Stop/Tail/Turn  Signal  (Export) ......................... P21/5W 
Front Fender 
Side  Turn  Signal  (Export) 
.............. 2CNPHW 
Trunk  Light 
......................... 
Underhood  Light .................... 
Vanity Mirror  Illumination ............ 
NORlMAL  M4INTENNrE 
PARTS 
Air  Cleaner Element ................. 
Battery ............................. 
Fuel  Filter Element .................. 
Engine  Oil Filter .................... 
PCVValve ......................... 
Spark  Plugs ......................... 
Serpentine  Drive  Belt ................ 
Surge  Tank  Cap ..................... 
Thermostat .......................... 
Upper Radiator Hose ................ 
Lower Radiator Hose ................ 
Trans  Screen  Rt. Scavenger ........... 
Trans  Screen  Lt.  Scavenger ............ 
Trans  Pan  Screws  (16) ................ 
Trans  Pan  Gasket .................... 
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.................................. 
.................................. 
.................................. 
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.................................. 
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.................. 1003 
................... 561 
................... 124 
REPLACEMENT 
........ AC  Type S1096C 
.............. 25096932 
................ 78A-72 
............... 1981590 
.............. 25121468 
.............. 25014377 
.............. 06487779 
............... 5614236 
............... 3530814 
......... AC Type RC 33 
............... 6410665 
......... ACType  131-66 
............... 3531407 
............... 3521504 
............... 3521505 
............... 8679416 
............... 8680700 
............... 8682650 
............... 8681197 
........ AC  Type GF-580 
......... AC  Type  PF-58' 
....... AC Type  CV-774C 
......... AC Type  41-900 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SPECIFICATIONS 
4.6L 32 Valve (DOHC) Northstar Engine 
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The engine  is  a 4.6 liter (279 cu.in.1 90° V-8 featuring  Dual  Overhead 
Cam  (DOHC), 
32 valve,  and  sequential  port fuel  injection..  This  design 
results  in  a  powerful,  refined  engine  which  is  wellmited  to even the most 
demanding  driving  conditions.. 
Engine  weight  is  minimized  by the  use  of  low  mass  alloy  materials.  The 
crankcase,  cylinder  heads  and  oil  pan  are made  from  cast  aluminum.  The 
induction  system  housing,  cam  covers  and 
oil filter  adapter  are cast 
magnesium..  The reduced  engine  mass  enhances.vehicle  handling  and. 
responsiveness. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Right  Bank ......................................... 1-3-5-7 
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Expressway  Driving ................................. 191 
Exterior  Appearance ................................ 298 
Extender.  Safety  Belt ................................ 64 
F 
Fabric.  Foam-Type  Cleaner  On ....................... 300 
Fabric. Solvent-'e  Cleaner  On ...................... 301 
Fasteners.  Replacement ............................. 242 
Features  And  Controls ............................... 66 
Fetus.  Risk To .. From  Safety  Belt  Use .................. 38 
Filling  Your  Fuel W .............................. 247 
Filter. Oil ......................................... 318 
Finish  Damage ..................................... 306 
First  Gear.  When  To Use ............................. 92 
Flash-To-Pass  Feature ............................... 105 
Flat  Tire .......................................... 239 
Flat  Tire.  Changing  A ............................... 230 
Flooded  Engine.  Starting  A ........................... 85 
Floor  Mats ........................................ 128 
Fluid 
Brake 
.......................................... 272 
Headlight  Washer ................................ 269 
Power  Steering .................................. 267 
Transaxle ....................................... 262 
windshield  Washer .............................. 268 
Fluid  Capacities .................................... 327 
Fluids & Lubricants.  Recommended ........ See  Maint . Book 
Fluid  Usage  Label 
.................................. 251 
FM Stereo  Radio  Reception ......................... 157 
Foam-?Lpe  Cleaner  On  Fabric ........................ 300 
Fog  Lights  (ETC) .................................. 116 
Francais.  Guide  En ...................... See  Introduction 
Freeing 
Car From  Sand.  Mud.  Ice  or Snow ............. 239 
Freeway  Driving ................................... 191 
Fog:  Getting  It Off the  Windshield .................... 154 
French  Language  Manual ................. See  Introduction 
Front  Seatbacks.  Reclining 
........................... 7. 8 
Fuel .............................................. 242 
FuelDataPanel .................................... 139 
Fuel  Economy ..................................... 244 
Fuel  Gage ......................................... 138 
Fuel Door.  Remote ................................. 248 
Fuse  Replacement ................................... 311 
Fuel Thnk. Filling  Your .............................. 247 
Fuels  in  Foreign  Countries ........................... 244 
Fuses  And  Circuit  Breakers .......................... 311 
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