1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD check engine light

Engine Cooling When Trailering
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating
conditions such as;
Climbing grades steeper than 4% at ambient temperatures above
90’Fahrenheit (32O Celsius)
with a loaded vehicle and trailer.
0 Stopping after high-speed driving.
0 Idling for long periods in stop and go traffic.
If the “TEMP” warning light comes on, pull
to the side of the road as
soon as it is safe to do
so. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the
transmission selector to P (Park) and allow the engine to idle. If your
Electronic Climate Control system is on, shut it
off. Do not turn off the
engine or increase engine speed above a normal idle. Within
two or three
minutes the system should cool sufficiently to allow A/C operation to
resume. At that time resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to
normal driving after
10 minutes if the “TEMP” warning light is not
displayed.
Maintenance when Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for details. Things that are especially
important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t
overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, engine drive belt, cooling system, and
brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual. The Index will
help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to
see that all hitch attaching nuts and bolts are tight.
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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then
just pull the hood down and close it firmly.
ENGINE OIL
If the LOW OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on, it
means you need to check your engine oil level right away.
For more.
information, see Low Oil Level light in the Index.
You should check your-
engine oil level regularly; this is .an, added reminder.
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
om level ground.
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To Check Engine Oil
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.
I Pull out the dipstick
slightly. Pinch the end
of the dipstick tube as
you remove the
dipstick to wipe the oil
from it. Then push it
all the way back in.
Now remove it without
pinching the tube,
keeping the tip lower.

Adding Coolant
Your cooling system when hot is under a lot of pressure. If the “LOW
COOLANT” light should appear, you need to add coolant. If it doesn’t
the coolant
is at the proper fill level.
To Check Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the base of the
filler neck.
To Add Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the surge tank, but only
when the engine is cool.
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Replacing Brake System Parts ........................ 276
Replacing Safety Belts
............................... 65
Replacing Tires
.................................... 295
Replacing Wheels
.................................. 298
Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving
................. 86
Restraint. Infant
.................................... 50
Restraint. Occupant ................................. 20
Restraint Systems. Checking Your ...................... 65
Restraints. Child
.................................... 50
Restraints. Head .................................... 11
Restraints. Larger Children ........................... 61
Reverse Gear Position
............................... 91
Road. Your Driving and the
.......................... 166
Roads. Hill and Mountain
........................... 194
Rocking Your Car Out Of Snow. Ice. Sand Or Mud
...... 244
Rotation. Tire
..................................... 294
Rotate. If You’re Stuck And Your Rear Wheels Can’t
..... 93
Run (Ignition Key Position)
........................... 86
Running Your Engine While Parked
................... 101
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Safety Belt Extender ................................. 65
Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 13’20
Safety Belt Replacement. Need For
.................... 65
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
..................... 38
Safety Belt Usage By Adults
........................... 20
Safety Belt Usage By Children
......................... 47
SafetyBelts
........................................ 13
Safety Belts. Center Front. Adult Passenger
.............. 39
Safety Belts. Center Rear Passenger’s Position
........... 41
Safety Belts. How To Wear Properly
.................... 20
Safety Belts. Cleaning
............................... 305
Safety Belts. Torn
.................................... 66
Safety Belts. Rear Seat
............................ 41. 42
Safety Belts. Replacing After A Crash
.................. 65
Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger
............... 39
Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone
..................... 13
Safety Belts. Why
To Wear ............................ 15
Safety Defects Safety Belts. Twisted
................................. 29
Safety Cautions
...................................... 1
Reporting to Canadian Gov’t ....... See Owner Assistance
Reporting to General Motors
....... See Owner Assistance
Reporting to U.S.Gov’t
............ See Owner Assistance
Safety Warnings
...................................... 1
Sand. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 244
Schedule I Maint
. Serv .................... See Maint . Book
Schedule I1 Maint
. Serv ................... See Maint . Book
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Schedule Maint . Serv., Explanation of ...... See Maint . Book
Seatback Recliner
.................................... 9
SeatBelt
........................................... 13
Seat. Memory
........................................ 8
Seat, Power
.......................................... 7
Seats
............................................... 6
Seat Controls
........................................ 6
Second Gear, When To Use
........................... 93
Securing A Child Restraint, Center Rear Seat
............ 54
Securing A Child Restraint, Rear Outside
............... 52
Securing A Child Restraint, Right Front Seat
............ 57
Security Lock, Rear Door
............................. 72
Selecting the Right Schedule
.............. See Maint . Book
Service and Appearance Care
........................ 245
Service Center Inspec
. & Serv .............. See Maint . Book
Service Engine Soon Light
........................... 142
Securing Owner
Manual Portfolio
...................... 73
Service Publication
.................. See Owner Assistance
Service Parts Identification Label
..................... 311
Service Station Checks
................... See Maint . Book
Setting The Clock
.................................. 163
Setting The Trip Odometer
.......................... 131
Sheet Metal Damage
................................ 307
Shift Lever, Positions Of
.............................. 90
Shifting Into Park
................................... 96
Shifting Out of Park
................................. 98
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
.................... 24
Signaling Turns
.................................... 105
Skidding
.......................................... 184
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On
........................ 198
Snow,
If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 199
Snow Or Ice, Driving On
............................ 197
Solvent-Type Cleaner On Fabric
...................... 303
Sound Equipment, Adding
....................... 152, 311
Sound System
...................................... 151
Spare Tire ..................................... 242, 243
Specifications
...................................... 319
Speedometer And Odometer
......................... 131
Stains, Removing ...................................... 303
Start (Ignition Key Position)
.......................... 86
Starting Your Engine
................................ 86
Starting Your Car If The Battery Is “Dead”
............. 214
Steering
........................................... 179
Steering. Power
..................................... 102
Servicing Your Cadillac With
Air gag System
............ 37
Smaller Children, Use Of Lap-Shoulder Belt
............. 48
Snowstorm, If You’re Caught In A Bad
................ 199
Sound System, How to Operate Your
.................. 153
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 223
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