1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE check engine

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Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your
vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Trying
to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won’t work
and
it could damage your vehicle.
TO JUMP START YOUR CADILLAC:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
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If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can
be damaged.
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Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be
sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause
a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start
your Cadillac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical
systems.
Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lamps, radio or any
accessorie.s that are
in use on both vehicles. This will avoid sparks arld
help save both batteries as well as avoid damage to any of the
accessories.
Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
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they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before
you connect the cables, here are some things you should know.
Positive (+) will go to positive (t) and negative (-) will go to negative
(-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or
you'll get a short that could damage the battery and maybe other parts
too.
7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the
vehicle with the dead battery.
8. Don't let the other end of the positive cable touch metal. Connect it to
the positive (+) terminal of the good battay.
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Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't
covered
by your warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on check to see if the electric
engine fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be
running. If they aren't. your vehicle needs service.
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If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you
need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see
“Check
Oil 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
on level ground.
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.
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Puli out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it
back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check thc
level.
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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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Wzen to Check and Change
How to Check
'Too much or too little fluid can damage yow transaxle. 'Too
much can mean that some of the fluid couid come out and fall
on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be
sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid.
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of the dipstick, and
read the lower
level. The fluid
level must be in
the cross-hatched
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How to Add Fluid
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2. r Using a long-neck funne'l. add enough fluid at the dipstick hole, tc
briniit to tie proper level. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less
than a pint (0.X). Do11 'r 01~~1fill. We recommend you ise only fluid
labeled
DEXRON."-III. because fluid with that label is ma&
especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused bv fluid other
than
DE~RON'~-III is not covered by your nLw ve~e wdarrantp.
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0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to
Check."
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
the way.
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To Check Brake Fjzlid
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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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