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This light tells you if
there could be a
problem with your engine oil pressure.
The light goes on when you turn your key to “Run” or “Start.”
It goes off
once you start your engine. That’s just a check to be sure the light works.
If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if
something goes wrong.
When the light comes on and stays on, it means oil isn’t going through
your engine properly. You could be low on oil, or you might have some
other oil problem.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be
costly and
is not covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL - 02
This message appears if you have a problem with the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84
This message is displayed to indicate that the Suspension System is not
operating properly.
To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience.
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42
This message will appear when your engine has overheated. Stop and
turn your engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See
“Engine Overheating” in the Index.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 03
This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission
Control System.
If the “SERVICE ENGINE SOON’ light on the
instrument panel and this message appear and then turns off, it is an
indication that a temporary problem has cleared itself. Have your vehicle
checked at your earliest convenience.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35
If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and
do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
damage to the engine can result.
SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM - 83
If this message appears, there is a problem with your Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) system. Let only a qualified technician
work on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealer for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAR MAY NOT RESTART - 34
This message means there is a roblem in the Personalized Automotive
Security System
(PASS Key I1 B ). PASS Key II@ will prevent the vehicle
from restarting if it is turned off,
so you should take the vehicle to a
proper service center before turning the engine off. Never leave an
unattended vehicle with the engine running. Once you are where you can
get service, turn the engine
off and then try to restart it. If the vehicle
does not restart, the PASS Key II@ system will need servicing.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:
Are they in good shape?
Fuel. Engine Oil, Other Fluids; Have you checked all levels?
Lichts:
Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the
tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated
to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm
system?
Maps:
Do you have up-to-date maps?
HIGmAY HITNOSIS
Is thh Actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just
plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack
of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the same scenery,
along with the hum
of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and
the rush
of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t
let it happen to you!
If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than
a second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check
your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area
and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness
on the highway as an emergency.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
0 As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the
suds.
0 Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth.
0 Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp.
NOTICE: I-
Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp. You could scorch the
fabric.
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Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and
stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull
knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the
stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing
to a clean
section
of the cloth.
0 When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with an
air hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp
to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See
the previous
NOTICE.)
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FUSE CENTER IDENTIFICATION I
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK
DISTR 20A
SIR 20A - IGNITION CONTROL MODULE
- DIAGNOSTIC/ENERGY RESERVE
- DUAL POLE AR d ING SENSOR
MODULE (DERM PCM
(ION 1OA - PowEATmIN CONTROL MODULE - PASS-KevB DECODER MODULE INJ 1OA
- 1,4,6, AND 7 FUEL INJECTORS
- 2,3,5, AND 8 FUEL INJECTORS
- - - - - __ -
INJ 1OA
ION 1 1OA
- NC REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SWITCH ~~ ~
- TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH - STOP/BTSI/CRUISE BRAKE SWITCH - INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER - KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE - DIAGNOSTWENERGY RESERVE MODULE
FERMl ~ ~. - ORN RING LIGHTS
- TURN/HAZARD SWITCH ASSY - CHIME MODULE - HEADLIGHT SWITCH - mlUGHT SEUTINEUDRL MODULE FUEL PUMP 20A
STOP LP 20A - STOP/BTSI/CRUISE SWITCH - STOPLIGHT SWITCH CAPACITOR TURN/HAZ 20A - HAZARD FLASHER - TURN FLASHER RELAY - TURN FLASHER MODULE ~ ~~ ~ ~~ DRL 1 OA (CANADA)
DRL 1OA (CANADA)
HTD
W/S 1OA
- DAMIME RUNNING LIGHTS (CANADA)
- LEFT AND RIGHT LO BEAM HEADLAMP
- HEATED WINDSHIELD CONTROL MODULE L HDLP LO 10A
R HDLP LO 1OA - LEFT LO BEAM HEADLAMP
- RIGHT LOBEAM HEADLAMP L HDLP HI 10A
R HDLP HI 1OA - LEFT HI BEAM HEADLAMP
- RIGHT HI BEAM HEADLAMP ION 3 -1 OA - REAR DEFOGGER RELAY - ELECTRONIC LEVEL CONTROL (ELC) - HEATED WINDSHIELD - HEATER AND A/C PROGRAMMER
COOLING FAN 10A - CRUISE CONTROL
- EXTENDED TRAVEL BRAKE SWITCH - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - COOLING FAN RELAYS 1.2. AND 3
- PUMP^
- OIL PRESSURE SWITCH - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PCM (BAT) 1OA
RTD BAT) 20A - FRONT AND REAR HEATED-OXYGEN SENSOR
A/C COMP 10A
HDLPS 3OA - EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE
- SENSING SUSPENSlON (RSS) MODULE MODULE (EXPORT)
- NC COMPRESSOR CLUTCH - POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
- HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH - TRANSAXLE SHIFT SOLENOIDS A & B - HEADLIGHT RELAY "D" (ENGINE COME - EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL
- DRL HEADLIGHT RELAY "E" (WITH DAYTIME - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
- POWERS C13 - TCC BRAKE SWITCH
MICRO RELAY CENTER)
SOLENOID
RUNNING LIGHTS) - TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The Northstar engine is designed to minimize the need for routine
maintenance while incorporating systems 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,OO miles.
The four valves per cylinder design provides more efficient engine
breathing, resulting in higher power than comparable
two valve engines.
The induction system uses smooth thermoplastic tubes
to channel air into
the cylinders. These smooth tubes simulate the elaborate port polishing
methods used on racing engines. 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. Once
the intake charge has entered the cylinder, the centrally located spark
plug ensures fast and efficient burning of the fuel/air mixture.
This engine is 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 va1v.e 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4T80E Transaxle
The Hydra-Matic 4T80E transaxle has been designed to complement the
output characteristics of the Northstar engine. The innovative design
incorporates several features which enhance its overall operation.
This transaxle is the first
of a new generation of “SMART” transmissions.
The computer which controls the electronic shift solenoids adapts to
changing environments while you drive. This provides consistent high
quality shifts under all conditions. Communication between the engine
and transaxle through this computer controls engine output during
activation
of torque management or traction control. Smooth shifting is
ensured by design. Hydraulic accumulators control shift pressures and all
shifts are made to free wheeling elements.
The 4T80E uses a
dry sump lubrication system with a scavenger pump.
This unique feature er,ables the transaxle to maintain adequate
pressurized oil supply during all maneuvers.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Light, Battery Charge ............................... 137
Light, Safety Belt Reminder ........................ 12,18
Light, Service Engine Soon .......................... 136
Light, Engine Oil ................................... 138
Light, Engine Temp ................................. 136
Light, Turn Signal Indicator .......................... 104
Light, Underhood .................................. 118
Lighter, Cigarette .................................. 128
Lights ............................................ 115
Lights, Battery Charge .............................. 137
Lights, Fog (STS) .................................. 117
Lights, Interior ..................................... 116
Lights, Operation of ................................ 115
Lights, Reading .................................... 119
Lights, Warning, On Instrument Panel ................. 133
Loading -- Tires .................................... 287
Loading Your Vehicle ............................... 287
Lockout, Feature Anti- ............................... 71
Lock, Rear Door Security ............................. 69
Log, Operating Record ................... See Maint. Book
Long Distance Driving .............................. 194
Loss Of Control .................................... 187
Low Battery, What To Do About A .................... 213
Low Oil Pressure, Warning Light For .................. 138
Lubricants, Recommended ................ See Maint. Book
Lumbar Control Feature
.............................. 9
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Maintenance ........................... See Maint. Book
A Word About
....................... See Maint. Book
Coupons
............................ See Maint. Book
Explanation of Services ................ See Maint. Book
Oil Change
.......................... See Maint. Book
Owner Checks
....................... See Maint. Book
Operating Record Log
................. See Maint. Book
Recommended Fluids
................. See Maint. Book
Schedules
........................... See Maint. Book
Service Ctr. Inspec.
& Sen. ............ See Maint. Book
Service Station Owner Checks
.......... See Maint. Book
Maintenance Record
..................... See Maint. Book
Master Cylinder, Brake
.............................. 272
Methanol In Gasoline ............................... 245
Mirrors, Front Seat Vanity ........................... 122
Mirrors, Inside Daymight Rearview ................... 120
Mirrors, Outside ............................... 121,123
MileageIndicator .................................. 141