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Then go to the front of
the vehicle and lift the
secondary hood release
to open the hood.
The fluid usage label is a color coded label identifying the various fluids
used in your vehicle.
Colors represented on the label match the lettering or handle color
of the
fluid you want
to check.
0 GREEN: Engine Coolant
ORANGE: Power Steering Fluid
0 YELLOW: Engine Oil
0 RED: Transmission Fluid
0 WHITE: Brake Fluid
BLUE: Washer Fluid
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A CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear whcn the engine oil is
approximately a quart low. If the message is displayed, check the dipstick
level
and add oil as needed.
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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Pull 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 the
level.
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Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is ready to advise if
you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
Your Cadillac has an “Oil Life Indicator.” This feature will let you know
when to change your oil and filter
-- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000
km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under severe
conditions, the indicator may come
on before 3,000 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 every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the
CHANGE OIL
SOON light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life
Indicator when the
oil has been changed. For more information, see “Oil
Life Indicator” in the Index.
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE LEFT message by
pressing the INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the
RESET
button until the display shows “loo”. 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 by pressing
the INFORMATION button several times until the OIL LIFE 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 you have to park outside in
very cold weather, 0°F (-18OC) or colder. If your vehicle has this option,
see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
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' pivot the top half to
~ separate the air
cleaner.
Once you have
replaced the air cleaner
filter, reverse the steps
to reassemble
and
install back into your
vehicle.
AUTOMTIC TMSAXLE FLUID
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the
engine oil
is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to change your fluid.
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Capacities and Specifications ......................... 6-71
Carbon Monoxide ......................... 2.34.4.29. 4.36
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................... 3-20
Center Console .................................... 2-13
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-40
Center Passenger Position ........................... 1-35
Certificationmire Label ............................. 4-31
Chains. Safety ..................................... 4-36
Chains. Tire ....................................... 6-50
Change Engine Oil Message ......................... 2-88
Change Oil Soon Message ........................... 2-88
Change Trans Fluid Message ......................... 2-87
Changing a Flat Tire ................................ 5-22
Check Brake Fluid Message .......................... 2-87
Check Coolant Level Message ........................ 2-87
Check Fuel Gage Message ........................... 2-87
Check Washer Fluid Message ................... 2.88, 2.89
Checking
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................ 6-19
Brake Fluid ..................................... 6-30
Engine Coolant ................................. 6-25
Engineoil ...................................... 6-11
Power Steering Fluid ............................. 6-26
Restraint Systems ................................ 1-51
Things Under the Hood ........................... 6-8
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................. 6-59
Child Restraints .................................... 1-38
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ............ 1-41
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position ........... 1-42
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position ............ 1-45
Top Strap ....................................... 1-40
Where to Put ................................... 1-39
Cigarette Lighter ................................... 2-68
Circuit Breaker. Power Windows and Other Power Options 6-69
Cleaner, Air ....................................... 6-16
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels
............................... 6-58
Fabric .......................................... 6-52
Glass .......................................... 6-56
Leather ........................................ 6-54
Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ......... 6-56
Speaker Covers .................................. 6-55
Special Problems ................................ 6-53
Stains ........................................... 6-52
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............................ 6-72
Exhaust
........................................ 2-34
Hot-A/C Compressor Off Message ................. 2-89
Identification ................................... 6-61
Lubrication System Chart ......................... 6-72
Running
it While You’re Parked .................... 2-35
Specifications
................................... 6-71
Speed Limiter
................................... 2-81
Starting
........................................ 2-20
Engine Oil ........................................ 6-10
Adding ......................................... 6-12
Additives
....................................... 6-15
Checking ....................................... 6-11
What Kmd to Use
............................... 6-13
What to do
with Used Oil ......................... 6-16
When
to Change ................................ 6-15
Overheating
.................................... 5-12
English/Metric B&on
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Ethanol (In Fuel) ................
Exhaust Systems Chart ...........
Expectant Mothers. Use of Safety Be
Express Down Window ...........
Express Open Astroroof ..........
.................. 2-71
................... 6-3
.................. 6-73
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................ 1-28
.................. 2-36
.................. 2-64
Exiender. ‘Safety Belt ............................... 1-51
Exterior Lamp Housings
............................ 6-34
Fabric Cleaning .................................... 6-52
Filling Your Tank .................................... 6-5
Fiberglass Springs
.................................. 6-59
Filter Air Cleaner Replacement
......................... 6-17
Engine Oil
...................................... 6-15
Finish Care
........................................ 6-57
Finish Damage
..................................... 6-59
First (1) Position, Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-26
Flash-To-Pass Feature
............................... 2-40
Flashers. Hazard Warning ............................ 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing ................................. 5-22
Floor Mats ........................................ 6-61
Fluid Capacities Chart
.............................. 6-73
Fluid
Usage Label ................................... 6-9
FMStcreo ......................................... 3-9
FogLamps ........................................ 2-51
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