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NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute
Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. Failure to
use the proper oil can result in engine damage not covered by
your warranty.
GM Goodwrench‘:” oil (in Canada, GM Enginc L Oil) meets all the
requirements for your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives
Don‘t add anything to vour oil. Your Cadillac dealer is ready to advise if
you think something should be added.
When to Charzge Engine Oil
Your Cadillac has an *‘Oil Life Indicator.” This feature will kt you know
when to change your oil and filter -- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
and 7.500 miles (12 SOU km) since your last oil change. Under severe
conditions, the indicator may come
on before 3:OOO miles (5 000 km).
Never drive your vehicle more than 7:500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months
without an
oil change.
The system won‘t detect dust in the oil. So. if you drive in a dusty area? be
sure
to change your oil everv 3,000 miles (5 000 krn) or sooner if the
CHANGE OIL SOON lighi comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life
Indicator when thc oil has been changed. For more information. see “Oil
Life Indicator” in the Index.
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After the oil has been changed, display the 01L LIFE LEFT message by
pressing the INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the RESET
button until the display shows "100." This resets the oil life index. The
message will remain off until the next oil change is needed. The
percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any time bv pressing
the
INFORMATION button several times until the OIL LIFk LEFT
message appears. For more information on the Oil Life Index feature. see
*'Oil Life Index'' in the Index.
Engine Coolant Heater
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if vou have to park outside in
very cold weather. 0' F (- 18' C) or colder. Ifyour vehicle has this option,
see-*.Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index.
What to Do with, Used Oil
Did vou know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for vour skin and could even cause cancer'! Don't
let used oil
stav on your skin for. very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
waier, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or
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 vou change your own
oil. be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filtdr before disposal.
Don't
ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash. pouring it on the
hy taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problcm
propcrly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer. a scrvicc station or a
local recycling center ior hclp.
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2 Oround, into sewers. or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it

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THERMOSTAT
Engine L. 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.
If vour thermostat needs to be replaced an AC'"' thermostat is
re&m-nended.
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The fluid level must be to the maximum fill line at the base of the neck as
i;hown.
When your brake fluid fdls to a low level, your brake warning light will
come on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
Wzat to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as
Delco Supreme 1 l@ (GM Part No. 1052535). LJse new brake fluid from a
sealed
container only, and always clean the hake fluid resetvoir cap
before removing it.
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Armrest. Storage ................................... 2-15
Ashtrays .......................................... 2-71
Astroroof-Express Open ............................. 2-67
Audio Systems ...................................... 3-8
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror ...................... 2-62
Automatic Door Locks ............................... 2-5
Automatic Rearview Mirror .......................... 2-57
Automatic Pull-Down Feature ........................ 2-12
Automatic Transaxle ................................ 2-25
Chart .......................................... 6-72
Fluid .......................................... 6-17
Average Fuel Economy Display ....................... 2-83
Avg Mph Reset. Driver Information Center ............ 2-86
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Battery ........................................... 6-30
Charge Light .................................... 2-76
No Charge Message .............................. 2-87
Power Loss ..................................... 6-30
Replacement. Keyless Entry ....................... 2-10
Volts High Message .............................. 2-87
Volts Low Message .............................. 2-88
Warnings .................................... 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ..................... See Owner Assistance
Blizzard
........................................... 4-30
Brakes
Adjustment
..................................... 6-29
Anti-Lock ....................................... 4-7
Fluid. Adding ................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder ................................. 6-26
Parking ........................................ 2-29
Pedal Travel .................................... 6-29
System Parts. Replacing ........................... 6-29
System Warning Light ............................ 2-77
Trailer ......................................... 4-38
Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) ................... 2-33
Wear .......................................... 6-28
Braking. In Emergencies ............................ 4-10
Braking ............................................ 4-6
Break-Away Outside Mirror .......................... 2-63
“Break.1n. .. New Vehicle ............................ 2-20
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp .................. 6-36
Bulb Replacement Chart ............................ 6-70
Headlamps ..................................... 6-32
Taillamps ....................................... 6-35
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Engine Oil ........................................ 6-10
Adding ......................................... 6-11
Additives ....................................... 6-14
Checking ....................................... 6-10
Life Indicator ................................... 2-94
Warning Light ................................... 2-81
What Kind to Use ............................... 6-12
What to Do with Used Oil ........................ 6-15
When to Change ................................ 6-14
English/Metric Button .............................. 2-74
Ethanol (In Fuel) .................................... 6-3
Exhaust. Engine .................................... 2-34
Exhaust Systems Chart .............................. 6-73
Expectant Mothers. Use of Safety Belts ................ 1-29
Express Down Window .............................. 2-37
Extender. Safety Belt ............................... 1-54
Exterior Lamp Housings ............................ 6-31
Fabric Cleaning .................................... 6-49
Filling Your Tank .................................... 6-4
Filter
Air Cleaner ..................................... 6-16
Engine Oil ...................................... 6-14
Finish Care ........................................ 6-54
Finish Damage ..................................... 6-56
First (1) Position. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-28
Flash-To-Pass Feature ............................... 2-42
Flashers. Hazard Warning ............................ 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing ................................. 5-24
Floor Mats ........................................ 2-63
Fluid Capacities Chart .............................. 6-73
Fluid Usage Label ................................... 6-9
FM Stereo ......................................... 3-8
French Language Manual ............................... ii
Front De-Ice ....................................... 3-7
Fuel ............................................... 6-2
Data Panel ..................................... 2-83
Door Release. Remote ............................ 6-5
Filling Your Tank ................................. 6-4
Gage .......................................... 2-82
In Foreign Countries .............................. 6-4
Level Very Low Message .......................... 2-90
System Chart ................................... 6-72
Used Reset. Driver Information Center ............. 2-86
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Loss of Control .................................... 4-15
Low Oil Level Message ............................. 2-89
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Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts
........................ 6-75
Underbody ..................................... 6-56
When Trailer Towing ............................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) . 2-80
Manual Seatback Recliner ............................ 1-2
Mats. Floor ........................................ 2-63
MaxiFuse 1M /Relay Center ............................ 6-63
Methanol (In Fuel) .................................. 6-3
Mirrors ........................................... 2-57
Automatic Rearview ............................. 2-57
Break-Away Outside ............................. 2-63
Convex Outside ................................. 2-63
Heated Outside Rearview ..................... 2.62, 3-6
Power .......................................... 2-62
Vanity ......................................... 2-66
Mpg Avg Reset. Driver Information Center ............. 2-86
MTBE (In Fuel) .................................... 6-3
Electrochromic Rearview with Compass ............. 2-59
Net. Convenience .................................. 2-64
Neutral (N) Position. Automatic Transaxle .............. 2-26
New Vehicle “Break-In” ............................. 2-20
Night Vision ....................................... 4-17
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Odometer ......................................... 2-74
Off-Road Recovery ................................. 4-13
Oil
Engine
......................................... 6-10
Life Indicator ................................... 2-94
Life Left Reset. Driver Information Center ..... 2.86. 6.15
Ordering. Owner Publications ......... See Owner Assistance
Outlets. Rear
....................................... 3-7
Outside Air ........................................ 3-1
Overdrive (a) Position. Automatic Transaxle ........... 2-27
Overheated Engine ................................. 5-11
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