1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO coolant temperature

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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE RADIATOR
COOLANT
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ENGINE OIL
TEMPERATURE I ANTILOCK BRAKE
ENGINE
OIL
PRESSURE
Here are some other symbols you may see:
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RADIO VOLUME
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RADIO SELECTOR FUSE A! R CONDITIONING I
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SPEAKER I LIGHTER
TRUNK RELEASE HORN
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Temperature Warning Light (Canadian Only)
This light tclls you that
your engine has
overheated. You
should stop the car
and
turn the engine off as
soon as possible. A
warning chime should
also sound if this light
comes on.
As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you start
your engine.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLl’!
In the section “Problems on the Road,” this manual explains what to do.
See “Engine Overheating”
in thc Index.
Mammction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
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A computer monitors
operation
of your
fuel, ignition and
emission control
systems. One
of these
lights should come
on
when the ignition is
on, but the engine is
not running, as a
check to show you it is
working.
If one of
these lights doesn’t
come
on, have it fixed
right away.
If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving, the computer is indicating
that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in
soon for service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOW OIL LEVEL - 36
For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, the vehicle should be
on a level surface. A false LOW OIL LEVEL message may appear if the
vehicle is parked
on grades. The oil level sensing system does not check
for actual oil
level if the engine has been off for a short period of time,
and the
oil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If the LOW
OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on level
ground with
the engine off for at least 30 minutes, your oil level should be
checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking your oil level be
sure your engine has
been off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a
level surface. Then check your dipstick and add oil if necessary. See
“Engine
Oil” in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25
This message will appear for a few seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CHANGE OIL SOON - 40
This message will appear when you have used 90% of the engine oil’s
expected life, based on your driving patterns.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82
This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed within 200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter
Recommendations”
in the Maintenance Schedule. After an oil change the
Oil Life Index must be resct. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index on how
to reset it.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43
This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at
which to cruise.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 44
This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over
248’ F (126’ C). To avoid added strain on a hot cngine turn off your
Climate Control system. Stop and allow your vehicle
to idle until it cools
down or the message is removed.
If it does not cool down, turn off your
engine and have it serviced before driving
it again. Severe engine damage
can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in the
Index.
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This message will appear when the Climate Control is in AUTO or
defrost and the engine coolant
is hotter than the normal operating
temperature. To avoid added strain on
a hot engine the air conditioning
compressor
is automatically turned off. When that happens, air
conditioned air is not delivered. If the coolant temperature returns to
normal, you must select AUTO, DEFOG or DEFROST to return to a
normal A/C compressor operation.
FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW - 11
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This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tam IS
critically low. It means you should stop for fuel immediately.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 14
This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C
and heating system are no longer working. Have your Climate Control
system serviced
if you notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION KEY
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This message will a ear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key 11) senses
that an improper ignition key is being used
to
try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is
damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the
pellet contacts
with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and
wait for the Driver Information Center to display WAIT
3 MINUTES.
The instrument panel cluster
will then run a timer and change the
messages
to WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE, and then START
CAR. When the START CAR message is displayed,
try again to start the
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.
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A/C PURGE
If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it set on AUTO,
the air will first flow out the floor air ducts for a few seconds. That is
normal. This is
to expel hot air in the air ducts. As the air is cooled, the
flow will move through the
A/C outlets. If you start your vehicle with the
fan setting on
HI it will skip the A/C Purge.
COLD WEATHER PURGE
On cold days when your system is first turned on, in either the AUTO or
ECON setting, and the fan setting is not on H1, a small amount of air will
flow through the defroster duct while
the system is waiting for the engine
coolant
to warm up enough to provide hcat. This prevents your breath
from fogging your windshield.
As the coolant warms up, the blower fan
speed will gradually increase and air will
flow from the heater outlets,
with some airflow
to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal
conditions.
MANUALLY RECIRCULATE INSIDE AIR
There may be times when you want less air from thc outside. To
recirculate the air from the insidc, in the AUTO setting, just set the
temperature
to 60" F (36" C) and adjust your fan speed.
DEFOG
Press this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater
ducts.
This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due
to sudden rain or snowy conditions.
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Press the fan symbol
button until
AUTO is
displayed
on the
screen.
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At this setting, the fan speed is controlled automatically.
If it
is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan
speed right away. The system checks the temperature
of the coolant to
assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When the coolant is warm, the
controller allows the fan to gradually increase
to a higher speed. This
prevents cold air from blowing
into the passenger compartment.
If you want the blower fan to run only at a fixed high speed, press the
(upper) button until you see
HI on the display.
If you want the fan speed
to be automatic, but you like the fan speed to be
higher than the
AUTO setting, just press the fan button until HI/AUTU is
shown
on the display.
If you want the blower
to run only at a fixed low speed, press the (lower)
button until
LO is shown on the display.
If you want the fan speed to run lower than the
AUTO setting, press the
button until
AUTO LO is shown on the display.
DEFROSTER
Press this button to
remove
fog or frost
from the windshield.
This setting sends most
of the airflow to the windshield with only a small
amount to the floor outlets.
The fan speed will work automatically to maintain your requested interior
temperature.
If you need more air directed to your windshield, you should
select a higher fan speed.
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Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating
conditions such as:
Climbing gradcs steeper than 4% at ambient temperatures above
90" F (32" C) with a loaded vehicle and trailer.
0 Stopping after high-speed driving.
Idling for long periods in stop and go traffic.
If the
ENGINE HOT-A/C COMPRESSOR OFF message appears on the
Driver Information Center,
do not be alarmed. This is a normal function
designed to reduce the load
on the engine and cooling system. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.
If the ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE message appears on
the Driver Information Center, pull off to the side of the road as soon as
it
is safe to do so. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the
transaxle selector
to PARK (P) and allow the engine to idle. Do not turn
off the engine
or increase engine speed above a normal idle. After several
minutes, resume driving at
a reduced speed. Return to normal driving
after
1.0 minutes if the ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE
message is not displayed.
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ENGINE COOLANT
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when
it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Cadillac
will:
Give freezing protection down to -34’F (-37OC).
0 Give boiling protection up to 262’F (128OC).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification 1825M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use
a recycled coolant conforming to GM
Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush and refill. Use GM
Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with any complete coolant flush and
refill. If you use this
mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.
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