1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO oil level

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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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The system probably will say. to change .& d between ,3000 miles
(5000 km) and ,7500 *miles. (125OO km), but it may even sary to change it
before
3000 under very severe conditions. It all depends on .your drivirrg
pattims.
If it’s been 7500 miles (12500 km) it,always says to’ change the oil.
There are two.thingslhe system doesn?t do:
0 It can’t sense. heavy dust in the.places where you- drive. If you -drive in
a dusty area, you should change your
oil -every 3000 miles (5000 km)
or 3 months (whichever comes first), unless the display says to chinge
it even sooner than that.
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It doesn’t check how much oil you have, so you’ll still have to check
for that. To see how, see “Engine Oil.’’ in the Index.
men You’ve Changed the Oil
When new oi€ is,put in, you’ll need .to reset.your.system. To: do it, display
the “OIL LIFE
.INDEX’’ by pressing the INFORMATION button. Then
press -and;hold the RESET buttons until the display shows “POO-OIL
LIFE LEFT.”
Electronic Level .Control
This keeps your car level.
The ignition’has to be
“ON” for the level control to work. When,you turn
the ignition off, you may hear the level control exhausting. The,system
consists
of an electronic rear position sensor, a smalldectric air
compressor, and air adjustable
SI kabsorbers mounted on the rear of
the vehicle.
If the system has .a slight leak, the air compressor will run frequently for a
few seconds each time.
i For a massive air leak, the air ‘compressor will stay on for. approximately
7 minutes. You should see your.deal.er for service, but.you can keep
driving ,your Cadillac.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make
sure there isn’t another vehicle
in your “blind” spot.
Once you are moving
on the freeway, make certain you allow .a
reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well
in
advance. If you miss your exit do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive
on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be-curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of
motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to
think you are going slower than you actually are.
BEFORE LEAVTNG ONA LONG THP
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when
you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s work -- don’t plan to make too
many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and
shoes you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and
maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before
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starting out. Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and
willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things
you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good,shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil. Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
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If the coolant inside the coolant. surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything
else until it cools
down.
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The coolant level should be visible inside the surge tank. If it isn’t and the
“ENGINE
COOLANT LOW” message appears on the Driver
Information Center, you may have a coolant leak somewhere in the
cooling system.

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A "CHECK OIL LEVEL" message will appear when the engine oil is
approximately a quart low. If the message is displayed, check the dipstick
level and add oil as needed.
It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order
to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
Turn off the engine and give the
oil a few minutes to drain back into the
oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
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r! Pull out the dipstick and clean it. with a paper towel or cloth,. then push. it
back in .all the way. Remove it again, keeping. th%e tip lower, and check the
level.
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When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to ad’dsome oil.
But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind
of oil to
use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the
Index.
.NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much ail that the
oil level gets ab.ove the upper
MAX mapk area upper mark that
shows.the proper operating range, your engine could
be
damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To remove, turn the oil fill cap counterclockwise.
Just fill it enough to put the level. somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through.
What Kind of Oil to Use
Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the proper quality for your vehicle will be
identified with this new “starburst” symbol. The “starburst” symbol
indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum
Institute (API), and is suitable for use in your gasoline engine.
You should look for this on the front of the oil container, and use only
oils that display this new symbol.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If YOU cannot find oils with the new “starburst” symbol on the front of the
container,
YOU should look for and use oils containing the following three
things:
SHor SG
“SH’or “SG” must be on the oil container, either by itself or
combined with other quality designations, such as
“SH/CD,”
“SH,SG,CD,” etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute
(API) levels
of quality.
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0 Energy Conserving I1
Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel.
These three things are usually included
in a doughnut shaped logo
(symbol) on most containers. If you cannot find oils with the “starburst”
symbol, you should look for oils with the doughnut shaped svmbol,
containing the three things noted above.
NOTICE:
If you use oils that do not have either the “starburst” symbol or
an
API SH or SG designation, you can cause engine damage not
covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the
requirements for your vehicle.
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