When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
SURGE TANK PRESSURE CAP
NOTICE:
Your surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and
must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible
engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap \
line up with the
overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.
When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, an GM cap is
recommended.
THERMOSTAT
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine
coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the
radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat is recommended.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system developed by the United
States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires
by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only
to vehicles sold
in the United States.)
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and
a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
Traction - A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C. They
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning)
traction.
Temperature - A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of
performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required
by law.
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surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to
remove foreign matter.
FINISH DMGE
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop
into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealer
or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop.
UNDERBODYWNTENN/'E
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody.
If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt
packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being
I flushed. Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this
for you.
CHEMICAL PANT SPOTTING
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your
vehicle.
This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Cadillac will repair, at no
charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Air Injection ................ Air Injection Reaction Pump (AIR)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
......................... EGR Valve
Catalytic Converter
........... Dual Bed, Oxidizing and Reducing
Crankcase Emission
.............. Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Evaporative
Emission Control
................ Charcoal Canister
Electronic System
.............................. Closed Loop
EmUST SYSTEM
Type ............................... Single with Crossover Pipe
Muffler
.................................. One-Reverse Flow
Resonator
............................. One-Straight Through
Exhaust Pipe
.................................. Stainless Steel
Intermediate Pipe
........................... Aluminized Steel
Tail Pipe
................................... Aluminized Steel
ELECTIUCAL SYSTEM
Voltage ................................................ 12
Ground ........................................... Negative
Generator
......................................... 140Amp
Regulator
................................ Integral Solid State
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Refrigerant-R-134a ........................... 3.125 lb (1.4 kg)
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air
conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the
proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Cadillac
dealership.
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Acc (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 86
Adding
Brake Fluid
..................................... 274
Electrical Equipment ......................... 152. 311
Engine Coolant ............................. 227. 266
Engineoil ...................................... 256
Power Steering Fluid ............................. 271
Transmission Fluid ............................... 265
Additives. Engine Oil ............................... 260
Adjustment. Brake ................................. 178
Adult Safety Belt Usage .............................. 20
Air Bags ........................................... 30
Aircleaner ....................................... 261
Air Cleaner & PCV Filter Replace ......... See Maint . Book
Air Conditioner
.................................... 147
Air Outlets ........................................ 146
Airsystem ........................................ 146
Alarm. How To Turn Off Theft ........................ 82
Alcohol. Driving Under The Influence Of .............. 167
Alcohol& Gasoline ................................. 247
AMAX .......................................... 153
AM Radio Reception ............................... 152
AM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 153
Antenna. Cleaning Radio ............................ 164
Antifreeze ........................................ 266
Antilock Brakes .................................... 173
Antilock Brake System Warning Light ................. 133
Anti-Theft Tips ..................................... 81
Appearance ....................................... 300
Appearance Care. Service and ........................ 245
Arm. Wearing A Safety Belt Under Your ................ 28
Armrest. Storage ................................... 129
Ashtrays .......................................... 126
Assist Handles ..................................... 128
Astroroof ......................................... 125
Audio Systems. Comfort Controls and ................. 146
Automatic Air Conditioning System ................... 147
Automatic Door Locks ............................... 71
Automatic Overdrive ................................ 92
Automatic Transmission .............................. 90
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................. 146
Compact Disc Music System ......................... 160
Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ................... 164
Compact S are Tire ................................ 242
Contents. f able Of ...... See “Front of Owner Info . Manual”
Control Of
A Vehicle ............................... 171
Control. Loss Of ................................... 184
Controls. Features And ............................... 67
Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 124
Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............... 266
Coolant. Engine. Warning Light ...................... 136
Coolant. Safety Warnings About ...................... 223
Coolant Heater. Engine .............................. 89
Cooling System .................................... 225
Cooling System Service ................... See Maint . Book
Corrosion Protection
................... See Warranty Book
Cruise Control ..................................... 110
Cruise Control. Change Speed With ................... 113
Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 114
Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 114
Cruise Control. Timing Off .......................... 115
Cruise Engaged Light ............................... 141
Curves. Driving Qg ........... , ....................... 179 .
Convenience Net ..................................... 74
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Damage To Finish .................................. 308
Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. 307
Damage Warnings .................................... 2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ...............
Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. -. Defensive Driving ..................................
. Defogger. Rear Window .............................
Defogging .........................................
Defroster .........................................
Delco Cassette and Compact Disc Music System ........
Delco System ......................................
DEXRON I11 ......................................
Dimensions. Vehicle .................................
Disabled. How To Have Your Cadillac Towed If It Is .....
Disposal. Used Oil .................................
Door Aiar Light ....................................
118
214 166
150
149
149 160
151
265
322
219 190
139
Door Lbcks 69 . ........................................
Dowil HilIs and Mountains. Driving ................... 194
Downshifting ....................................... 92
At Nigh ..........
Defensive .......... 166
Driving
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Drunken ....................................... 167
Hill and Mountain
............................... 194
In A Foreign Country
............................ 248
In Cities
........................................ 190
On Snow Or Ice
................................. 197
In The Rain
..................................... 187
InWinter
....................................... 196
On A Long Trip
................................. 192
On The Freeway
................................. 191
OnCurves
...................................... 179
Through Deep Standing Water
...................... 88
With A Trailer ................................... 208
Drunken Driving
................................... 167
Electric Outside Mirror Control
...................... 123
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.................... 152. 311
Electronic Climate Control
.......................... 147
Electronic Level Control
............................ 143
Electronic Solar Sensor
............................. 150
Emergencies. Braking in
............................. 179
Emergencies. Steering In
............................ 180
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 214
Emergency Towing
................................. 219
Engine Block Heater
.................................... 89
Coolant
........................................ 266
Coolant Heater
................................... 89
Exhaust
........................................ 100
Oil
............................................ 254
Oil Additives
.................................... 260
Oil Pressure Light ............................... 137
Oil. When
To Change ............................. 260
Overheating
.................................... 223
Warning Light About Need For Service
............. 142
Englishwetric Button
............................... 130
Ethanol In Gasoline
................................ 247
Exhaust. Caution
................................... 100
Exhaust. Dangerous Gas In ...................... 100. 200
Exhaust. Engine
.................................... 100
Expectant Mothers. Use Of Safety Belts By
.............. 38
Explanation
of Maintenance Service ........ See Maint . Book
Express Down Window (Driver’s Side)
................. 103
Expressway Driving
................................. 191
Extender. Safety Belt
................................ 65
Coolant Temperature
Warning Lights
............... 136
StartingYour
.................................... 86
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Exterior Appearance ................................ 300
Explanation of Maintenance Service ........ See Maint. Book
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Fabric, Foam-we Cleaner On ....................... 302
Fabric, Solvent-Type Cleaner On ...................... 303
Fanspeeds ........................................ 148
Fasteners, Replacement ............................. 246
Features And Controls ............................... 67
Fetus, Risk To .. From Safety Belt Use .................. 38
Filling Your Fuel Tank .............................. 251
Filter, Oil ......................................... 318
Finish Care ........................................ 306
Finish Damage ..................................... 308
First Gear, When To Use ............................. 93
Flashers, Hazard Warning ........................... 213
Flat Tire .......................................... 231
Flat Tire, Changing A ............................... 232
Flooded Engine, Starting A ........................... 87
Floor Mats ........................................ 129
Fluids & Lubricants, Recommended ........ See Maint. Book
Fluid Capacities
.................................... 322
Fluid, Brake ....................................... 273
Fluid, Power Steering ............................... 270
Fluid, Transmission ................................. 262
FM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 152
Foam-%e Cleaner On Fabric ........................ 302
Fog: Getting It Off the Windshield .................... 149
Foreign 0 eration .................................. 248
Freedom Battery, Delco ............................. 276
Freeing Car From Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ............. 244
Freeway Driving ................................... 191
French Language Manual ............... See “Introduction”
Front Seatbacks, Reclining, Power
...................... 9
Front Towing Hook-Ups ............................. 221
Fuel .............................................. 246
FuelDoor,Locking ................................. 251
FuelEconomy ..................................... 248
FuelGage ......................................... 144
Fuel Tank, Filling Your .............................. 251
Fuse Replacement .................................. 3 12
Francais, 8 uide En .................... See “Introduction”
Front Brakes: Brake Wear Indicators
.................. 177
Fuses And Circuit Breakers .......................... 312
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