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Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have
this done at your Cadillac dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you
could get a false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could 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.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you
have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32'C).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating
temperature, which is
180°F to 200°F (82OC to 93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when
outside temperatures are above
50°F ( 10°C). If it's colder than 50°F
(lO"C), you may have to drive longer.
To check the fluid level
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each
gear range,
pausing €or about three seconds in each range. Then,
position the shift lever in PARK (P).
0 Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
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The fluid level must be to the maximum fill line at the base of the neck as
shown.
When your brake fluid>$alis
to a low level, your brake warning light will
come
on. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index.
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When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as
Delco Supreme
ll@ (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap
before removing it.
NOTICE:
e Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For
example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such
as
engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system
parts
so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
0 Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill brake
fluid
on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See
‘!Appearance Care” in the Index.
Brake Wear
Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and
go or be heard all the time your vehicle is
moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in
costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied
or lightly applied. This does not mean something
is wrong
with your brakes.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if
there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could bc a sign of brake
trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your
brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have
to be
of top quality and work wcll together if the vehicle is to have really
good braking. Vehicles
we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them,
as your Cadillac does when it is new. When you replace
parts of your braking system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and
you have to have new ones put in -- be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer
work properly. For example,
if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle,
the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to
expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
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c. Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add
water to one
of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a
Delco Freedom@ battery. Get
one that has the replacement number
shown on the original battery’s label.
Whicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the
black, negative
(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery
from running down.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer
storage periods.
Battery Power Loss
If you lose battery power or the battery is disconnected, your car’s
computer must be programmed. It takes just over
20 minutes to do it. If
you want to do it yourself, here’s how:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Make sure the front wheels are straight.
3. Turn off the Electronic Climate Control.
4. Start the engine in PARK (P) and let it idle for 15 minutes.
5. Put your foot on the brake pedal, shift the transaxle to OVERDRIVE
(@) and let it idle for three minutes or more. Do not accelerate the
engine.
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Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If
wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts
should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace
it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Cadillac
dealer
if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new
wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them
only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Cadillac model.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life,
brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire \
chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
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TRANSECS Sensing
& Diagnostic Module
Powertrain Control Module (PCM); PASS-KeymII Decode llodule
1,4,6 and 7 Fuel Injectors
2,3,5 and 8 Fuel Injectors
A/C Refrigerant Pressure Switch; Transaxle Range Switch;
Stop/BTSI/Cruise Brake Switch; Instrument Panel Cluster; Keyless
Entry Module; DiagnosticEnergy Reserve Module (Derm);
Cornering Lamps; Tbrn/Hazard Switch Assy; Chime Module;
Headlamp Switch; Twilight Sentinel/DRL Module
Fuel Pump; Oil Pressure Switch; Powertrain Control Module
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) Module
NC Compressor Clutch
Headlamp Dimmer Switch; Headlamp Relay “D” (Engine Comp.
Micro Relay Center); DRL Headlamp Relay
“E’ (with Daytime
Running Lamps); Powers C13
Stop/BTSI/Cruise Switch; Sto lamp Switch Capacitor; Anti-Slip
Regulation (ASR)S Traction 8ontrol
Hazard Flasher; Turn Flasher Relay; Turn Flasher Module
Daytime Running Lamps (Canada)
Left and Right Lo-Beam Headlamp (Canada)
Heated Windshield Control Module
Instrument Panel Cluster
Left Lo-Beam Headlamu
(PCM)
Right Lo-Beam Headlamp
Left Hi-Beam Headlamp
Right Hi-Beam Headlamp
Rear Defogger Relay; Electronic Level Control (ELC); Heated
Windshield; Heater and A/C Programmer; Cruise Control
Extended Travel Brake Switch; Powertrain Control Module (PCM); \
Cooling Fan Relays
1,2 and 3; Front and Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor
Power Steering Pressure Switch; Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Valve; Transaxle Shift Solenoids A
& B; Evaporative Emission
Control Solenoid; Powertrain Control Module (PCM); Torque
Converter Clutch Solenoid; TCC Brake Switch
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