1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO service indicator

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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 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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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The Northstar engine is designed to require less maintenance than many
other DOHC
V-8 engines. Engine systems are designed to remind the
driver when service is required.
An oil life index indicator monitors
ongoing operating conditions and reminds the driver when an oil change
is needed.
A low coolant warning message keeps track.of the level of this
vital fluid. Direct acting hydraulic tappets provide maintenance free zero
lash operation
of the 32 valves from idle to the 6500 rpm redline. The
camshafts are driven by
a two stage roller chain assembly which is
designed
to provide quiet maintenance free Operation. Platinum tipped
,spark plugs increase the replacement interval
to 100,000 miles.
The four valve per cylinder design provides more efficient engine
breathing which results in higher power than comparable
two valve
engines. The central location
of each spark plug ensures a fast and
complete burning of the fuel/air mixture. The induction system uses
smooth thermoplastic tubes to channel air into the cylinders. The
smoothness
of the tubes is equivalent to the elaborate port polishing
methods used for race car engines. Careful design using the shape and
length
of the tubes boosts horsepower by using sonic pressure waves
created by the motion
of the inlet valves to increase the amount of air
entering ,each cylinder.
The Northstar engine is also designed
to be very durable. The aluminum
block has cast-in-place iron cylinder liners for greater wear resistance.
High strength connecting rods support the free floating piston pins in
bronze bushings for superior high speed performance. The fillets
of the
nodular iron crankshaft undergo
a high pressure compression rolling
operation to improve their resistance to fatigue.
Quiet operation is enhanced by the use of special materials and designs.
The front cover of the engine is stamped from laminated steel which
damps out noise. Special cam cover gasket seals isolate valve train
operation.The fuel injectors are placed inside the induction system
housing
to eliminate- the clicking noise which is common to other fuel
injected engines.
The Northstar engine is designed to provide years of efficient. reliable.
satisfying operation.
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................. 150
Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your .................... 167
Compact Disc Sound Systems ......................... 164
Compact Spare Tire ................................ 240
Computer That Shows Fuel Economy .................. 139
Console, Center ..................................... 76
Control Of A Vehicle ............................... 175
Control. Loss Of ................................... 184
Controls. Features And ............................... 66
Convenience Net .................................... 78
Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 123
Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............... 263
Coolant Heater. Engine .............................. 86
Coolant. Safety Warnings About ...................... 224
Cooling System .................................... 222
Cooling System Service ................... See Maint . Book
Cruise Control
..................................... 109
Cruise Control. Change Speed With ................... 111
Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 113
Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 112
Cruise Control. Turning Off .......................... 113
Curves. Driving On ................................. 180
Contents, Table Of ........ See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Damage
To Finish .................................. 306’
Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. 306
Damage Warnings .................................... 2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ............... 118
Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. 211
Defensive Driving .................................. 170
Defogger. Rear Window ............................. 154
Delco-Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys ........ 164
Delco Sound Systems ............................... 157
DEXRON IIE@ and DEXRON 111s .................. 262
Dimensions. Vehicle ................................ 328
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......................... 272
Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 258
DoorLocks ........................................ 68
Driver Information Center ........................... 140
Driver Information Center Messages .................. 142
Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 30
And the Road. Your .............................. 170
Defroster ......................................... 154
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Ice. If You're Stuck In ............................... 239
Identification Label. Service Parts ..................... 310
Identification Number. Vehicle ....................... 309
Idling Your Engine .................................. 97
If A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 229
Ignition Key Positions ................................ 83
Illuminated Entry System ............................. 71
Indicators. Warning. On Instrument Panel .............. 131
Infant Restraint ..................................... 49
Inflation. Tire Pressure .............................. 290
'Information Center. Driver .......................... 140
Information System On Instrument Panel .............. 142
Instrument Panel ................................... 128
Interior Cleaning ................................... 300
Interior Lights ..................................... 114
Introduction .............. See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Inflatable Restraint
Light
............................. 32
Inspection. Tire .................................... 292
Instrument Panel Warning Lights ..................... 131
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Jacking And Removing Flat Tire ...................... 230
Jump Starting ...................................... 211
Keys .............................................. 66
Keys. Ignition ....................................... 67
Keyless Entry. Remote ............................... 71
Kilometer Indicator ................................ 130
Label. Fluid Usage ................................. 251
Lamp Housings .................................... 276
Lane Change Indicator .............................. 104
LapBelt ........................................... 44
Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 21
Larger Children and Safety Belts ....................... 60
Leaking. Of Exhaust Into Your Car .................... 100
Leather. Cleaning .................................. 302
Leaving Your Vehicle ................................ 70
Light. Air Bag Readiness ............................. 32
Light. Battery Charge ............................... 135
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Light, Service Engine 'Soon ...... -.
Light, Engine Oil ................
Light, Turn Signal Indicator .......
Light, Underhood ...............
Lighter, Cigarette ...............
Lights .........................
Lights, Battery Charge ...........
Lights, Fog (ETC) ...............
Lights, Interior ..................
Lights. Ooeration of .............
Light, Engine Temp ..............
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MTBE In Gasoline
................................. 242
Mud.
If You’re Stuck In ............................. 239
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“N” (Neutral) Gear Position .......................... 90
Net. Convenience
................................... 78
New Vehicle “Break-Iny’ .............................. 78
Night. Driving At ................................... 185
Nightvision
....................................... 186
Notices About Damage
................................ 2
Occupant Restraint
.................................. 13
Octane Required For Your Car
....................... 242
Odometer
......................................... 131
Odometer And Speedometer
......................... 130
Odometer. Trip
.................................... 131
Off (Ignition Key Position) ............................ 83
Off Road Recovery
................................. 182
Oil. Engine
........................................ 252
Oil. When
To Change Your Engine .................... 257
Oil Thickness (Viscosity)
............................ 254
Operating Record
....................... See Maint . Book
Operation
in Foreign Countries., ...................... 244
Outside Air
....................................... 150
Outside Mirrors
................................ 122. 123
Overdrive, Automatic
................................ 90
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
......... 220
Overheated Engine, Warning Light For
................ 134
Owner Checks
& Services ................. See Maint . Book
Oil Life
Indicator
................................... 148
OilQuality
........................................ 256
“P” (Park) Position
.................................. 88
Paint Spotting. Chemical ............................ 307
Park. Shifting Into
................................... 94
Park. Shifting Out Of
................................ 97
Parking Over Things That Bum ........................ 98
Passing Another Vehicle ............................. 182
Pedal Travel. Brake
................................. 273
ParkPosition
....................................... 88
ParkingBrake ...................................... 92
PASS Key
TM (Personalized Automotive Security Sys) ...... 82
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