1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD service schedule

OIL LIFE INDICATOR
Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator feature. This tells you when
you need to change your engine oil. It’s based upon the engine oil
temperatures and your driving patterns.
Your 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.
The system probably will say to change the oil between
3000 miles
(5000 km) and 7500 miles (12500 km), but it may even say to change it
before
3000 miles under severe conditions. It all depends on your driving
patterns. (If it doesn’t, or if it doesn’t even light up, then something is
wrong. You will need to have it serviced.)
There are
two things the system won’t do: It can’t sense heavy dust in the
places where you drive.
If you drive in a dusty area, you should change
your oil every
3000 miles (5000 km) or 3 months (whichever comes first),
unless the “CHANGE OIC’ light comes on sooner.
It doesn’t check how much oil you have
so you will still have to check for
that.
To check it, see the Index under “Engine Oil.”
When You’ve Changed the Oil
When new oil is put in, you’ll need to reset your system. To do that, turn
the ignition switch to the
“ON” position with the engine stopped. Fully
depress and release the accelerator pedal
3 times within 5 seconds.
If the “CHANGE OIC’ light comes on and stays on for 5 seconds, it did
not reset. You’ll need to reset the system again.
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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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rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings about
the use and disposal of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment.
If you change your own
oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal.
Don’t ever dispose of oil by putting.it
in the trash, pouring it on the
ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies
of water. Instead, recycle it
by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem
properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a
local recycling center for help.
AIR CLEANER
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See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. Refer
to the
Maintenance Schedule
to determine when to
replace the air filter.
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-NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine
fire:And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage
it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving. I
I AUTOAUTIC .TRANsIMISSION FLUID
‘When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in
the Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have
this done at .a Cadillac dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you
cou.ld get a false reading on the dipstick.
I I Too NOTICE: much or too little fluidcan damage your. transmission. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall
on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting
a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading
if you check your transmission fluid. i
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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if
you
have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32OC).
At high speed for. quite a while.
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3ptional Limousine Packages:
'0 Front and Rear - -35, psi (241 Wa)
Recommended tiresize
is:
'Michelin XW4 P235/70R15 ~.
. 4 Goodyear GA P235/70R15 (Trallermg Option)
0 T145/80D16 (Comnact soare)
Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. See "Scheduled
Maintenance Services'!
in the Index.
with compact Ispare with fullsize spare
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Shuttle Service or Taxi
Warranty work can frequently be handled in one day, but there is no
reason for you to wait around. Cadillac helps eliminate inconvenience to
you with transportation alternatives.
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides shuttle service for same day
warranty work. Your Cadillac Dealer can get you where you need to be
with minimal interruption of your daily schedule.
Another option is a taxi. If the warranty repairs require two or more
hours and require your Cadillac
to be kept overnight, the Gold Key
Courtesy Transportation plan allows you to be compensated
up to $30
for a taxi. Be sure to get receipts for your Service Advisor so you can
be reimbursed.
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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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