1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO overheating

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine n This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections.
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.Introduction-How to Use this Manual ..........................
- 2 This section tells. you ‘how to use your manual and includes
. . safety and vehicle damage warnings .and symbols.
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Section-1.- Seats and Restrainat: Systems .......................... 6.; 1 7 ‘, -. I
‘i This section tells you how to use your seats and safety
belts properly. It also.explains the
“SIR” system.
p Section 2 - Features and Contmls ......................... ,. ....
Ws.section explains how to start and operate your Caditlac.
.This section .tells you how- to .adjust the ventilation and
comfort controlsand how to operate your sound system.
Section4-YourDrivingandtheRoad. .......................... 170 1
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Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the
road and how. to drive under’ different conditions.
. Section5-’ProblemsontheRoad .............................
Thissection tells you.what to do if you have a problem
while driving, such as a..flat tire, or
engine.overheating,.etc.
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r .Section 6 - Service and AppearanceCare .......................
Herethe.manua1 tells you how.to keep your Cadillac
running properly and looking
good.
For more information on ‘‘Reporting Safety Defects”, see her
I7 .hsistance,hge 5.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heated Front Seat Feature
The Control Panel is located on the center console.
Move the switch to
either
LO or HI to
turn on the heating
element
in the seat.
This feature is designed primarily for use
on damp and chilly days. The
LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates
body temperature. On colder days, the
HI setting heats the seats to an
even higher temperature. To prevent uncomfortable overheating of the
seats, the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to
automatically maintain the temperature at the selected setting.
A telltale
light in the control switch reminds
you that the heating system is in use.
To preserve the battery, the heated seats can only be used when the
ignition is turned on, and are deactivated
when the ignition is turned off.
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regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
Engine Temperature Warning Light
(Canadian \Export Only)
This light tells you that
your engine has
overheated. You
should stop the car and
idle the engine as soon
as possible.
A warning
chime should also
sound if this light
comes on.
As a check,
the light should come
on
for a few seconds
when
you start your
engine.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade.
If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your
brakes
so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around
45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle
overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 Kg) and you have an
automatic transaxle with Overdrive, you may want
to drive in “3” instead
of Overdrive
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, \
on a hill.
If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be
injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.\

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if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it:
Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into “P’, (Park).
Have someone place chocks-under the- trailer wheels.
When. the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until
the chocks absorb the load.
Reapply the regular brakes. THen shift into “P7, (Park) firmly and
apply your parking brake.
Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave Afler Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
0 Be sure the parking brake has released.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Should a low coolant condition exist and the stop “STOP ENGINE
ENGINE OVERHEATING” message is displayed, an overheat
protection mode which alternates firing groups
of four cylinders helps
prevent engine damage. This operating mode allows your vehicle
to be
driven to a safe place in an emergency. You may drive up to 50 miles (80
km). Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the “Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode”, to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool befo\
re
attempting any repair.
The engine oil may be severely degraded. Change the oil and
reset the oil life indicator. (See “Engine Oil, When to Change”
in the Index.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t \
covered
by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode” in the Index.
If there seems to be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fans are
running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running.
If they
aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
How to Add‘Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’tvisible
inside the surge tank add a
50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably
distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank, but be sure
the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is
cool
before you do it. (See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for more
information about the proper coolant mix.)
If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hose, heater hoses, radiator,
water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The.following explains your cooling system and how to-add coolant when
it is low.
If you have a problem with. engine overheating,. see “Engine
Overheating’% the Index.
r The proper coolant for your Cadillac will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). - I .0 Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128O C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
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Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water. (preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that ,meets “GM Specification
.1825-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM
Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant .flush and refill. Use GM
.Engine Coolant Supplement. (‘sealer) with any. complete coofant change.
If you use this mixture, you don? need to add anything else.
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