1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD Owners Manual

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The filler door is
locked and unlocked
every time you use the
power door locks. If
pushing the power lock
switch doesn't unlock
or lock the fuel filler
door, you can use the
manual lock release
lever, in the trunk.
Move the lever to the
left to unlock the fuel
filler door.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
When you put the cap back on, turn it
to the right until you hear a
clicking noise.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer
can get one
for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit or
have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might
be damaged.
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CHECKIING THINGS UNDER THE HOOD
Hood Release
To open the hood, first
pull the handle inside
the vehicle.
Then
go to the front of
the vehicle and release
the secondary hood
release.
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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
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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.

When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some 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.
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NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the
oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
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Push the dipstick all
the way back in when
you’re through. :f

r 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
(MI), 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.
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You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in
the following chart:
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL
FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
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WEATHER
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LOOK FOR
ONE OF THESE
LABELS
IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C).
ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 20W-50 OR
As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you
can use
SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be 0°F (-18OC) or above. These
numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use
other viscosity oils, such as
SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50.
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:
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0 SH or SG
“SH”or “SG” must be on the oil container, either by itself or
combined with other quality designations, such as “SWCD,”
“SH,SG,CD,” etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute
(MI) levels of quality.
SAE 5W-30
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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 symbol,
containing the three things noted above.
I NOTICE:
If you use oils that do not have either the “starburst” symbol or
an
API SH 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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