1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE Owners Manual

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NOTICE:
Your surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 Wa) pressure-type cap and
must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible
engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.
If your surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced an AC' cap is
recommended.
THERMOSTAT
Engine 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 your thermostat needs to be replaced an AC@ thermostat is
recommended.
POWER STEERING FLUID

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When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the
dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then
- remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
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0 When the engine compartment is
hot, the level
should be at the
HOT mark.
When the engine compartment is
cool, the level
should be at the
FULL COLD
mark.
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
,- inspected and repaired.
What to Add
r Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to
use.
NOTICE:
When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid
change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the
manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you
will be operating your
vehicle
in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a
fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
To Add
Open the cap labeled
WASHER FLUID
ONLY. Add washer
fluid
until the tank is
full. 4
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NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can
cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid
tank and other parts
of the washer system. Also, water
doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold.
This allows
for expansion, which could damage the tank if it
is completely full.
can damage your washer system and paint.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It
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- Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid.
r There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master
cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an
acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are
put in, the fluid level goes back
up. The other reason is that fluid is
leaking out of the brake system.
If it is, you should have your brake system
fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well,
or won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’’ your brake fluid.
are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings.
You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work
is
done on the brake hydraulic system.
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.c-- Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings
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Remove the cap.
The fluid level must be to the maximum
fill line at the base of the neck as
shown. c_
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will
come on. See “Brake System Warning Light”
in the Index.
Wat to Add
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:
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.
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.
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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).
NOTICE:
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 somethine
is wrong with your brakes.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
r 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 be a sign of brake
trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your
brakes adjust for wear.
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The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have
to be of top quality and work well 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.
BATTERY
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.
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Whicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the I_
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. 1-4
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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:
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Apply the parking brake.
Make sure the front wheels are straight.
Turn
off the Electronic Climate Control.
Start the engine in PARK (P) and let it idle for
15 minutes. Then:
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. Then:
With the car in THIRD
(3), turn the Electronic Climate Control to
AUTO and let the engine idle for
three minutes or more.
Turn your engine off.
Now your computer is programmed.
H2UOGEN BULBS
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