1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE brake

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fluid level
if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
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
(82°C to 93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving abut 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.
Checking the Fluid Level
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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 for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever
in PARK (P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then, without shutting off
the engine, follow these steps:
1. The black transaxle fluid cap is located next to the
radiator hose and below the air cleaner assembly
on
the driver's side of the engine. Remove the air
cleaner assembly
so you can reach the transaxle fluid
cap. The assembly is attached to the vehicle
by two
fasteners. Simply
lift up on the air cleaner assembly
to remove it. Find the transaxle fluid cap and turn
it
counterclockwise to remove. Pull out the dipstick
and wipe
it with a clean rag or paper towel.
then pull it back out again.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
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Brake Fluid
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Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir 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.
Adding brake fluid won't correct
a leak. If you add fluid
when
your linings 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.
I A CAUTION:
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on
the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine
is hot
enough. You or others could be burned, and your
vehicle could
be damaged. Add brake fluid only
when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls 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 11@ (GM Part
No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only,
and always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap before removing
it.
A CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes
may not work well, or they
may not even work
at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake
system parts. 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. Don’t
let someone put in the wrong kind
of fluid.
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If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s painted
surfaces, the paint finish can
be damaged. Be
carefbl 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 fmly).
A CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that sooner
or later your brakes won’t work well. That could
lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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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.
Free movement of brake calipers and proprely torqued
wheel nuts are necessary
to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers
for movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to
GM Specifications.
Brake linings should always
be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel 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 modem 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.
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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.
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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.
A CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you
lose control. You could have
a collision in which
you or others could be injured.
Always use
the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for replacement.
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.
See “Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
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Fuse
MIRROR
FOG/DRL
[GN 0 mG)*
CRANK
ABS
IGN 1
WIPERS
OXY SEN2"
Usage
Inadvertent Power Relay, Outside
Rearview Mirror, Data Line Connector
(DLC), Flash-to-Pass
Module
Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL)
Relay (Domestic Only), Fog Lm
Relay (Optional), Headlamp
Switch, Right and Left Front Fog
Lamps (Optional)
Powertrain Control Module
(PC1
Sensing and Diagnostic Module
(SDM)
Anti-Lock Brake System/Anti-SI
Regulation-5 (ABS/ASR-5) Controller
Rear Ignition-
1 Relay, Front Fog
Lamp Relay, Rear Lamp Relay
(Export), Controlled Power
Back-up Relay,
DRL Relay
(Domestic Only)
Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch,
Cluster, Wiper
Motor, wiper Pump I
02 Sensor Rear, Catalytic
Converter (CAT) Rear
09 Sensor 1
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OXY SENl*
=PUMP*
[NJ*
rnJ*
CRUISE
DISTR"
PCM
(IGN)*
PCM (BAT)*
A/C COMP
Usage
02 Sensor Front, CAT Front 02
Sensor
Engine
Oil Pressure Indicator, PCM,
Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Pump
Injectors
2,3,5,8
Injectors 1,4,6,7
Stepper Motor Cruise Control,
Park-Neutral Position Switch,
Back-up Lamps, Electrochromatic
Mirror, Brake-Transaxle Shift
Interlock (BTSI)
Electronic Ignition Control
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Transaxle Shift Solenoids, Mass Airflow,
Low Refrigerant Cutoff
Switch, Canister Purge, PCM,
Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), Power Steering Press
Switch, Front Ignition-
1 Relay
PCM
AC Compressor Relay, Cooling
Fan Relays
1,2,3, Compressor
BD
11 related fuses or circuit breakers.

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I Fuse I Usage
LAMPS High/Low Beam Relay, Headlamp
Relay,
Fog LampDRL Fuse,
Hazard Fuse, Mirror Fuse,
Headlamp Fuse, Right
and Left
High Beam Fuse, Right and Left
Low Beam Fuse, Stop Fuse
IGN 1 Rear Ignition- 1 Relay, Wiper Fuse,
Relay Ignition-1 Fuse, Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) Fuse
WINDOWS Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB)
I Relay
SEATS Horn Relay, Driver and Passenger
Lumbar In/Out Relays, Driver and
Passenger Up/Down Relays, Memory Seat Module, Driver and
Passenger Power Seat Switch
BAm 3
Ignition 0-Body Fuse, RTD Fuse,
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Ignition 0-Engine Fuse, Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) Fuse, Turn
I I Fuse, Console
I Fuse I Usage I
I BATT 2 Starter Enable Relay, Park-Neutral
Position Switch, Crank Fuse,
Injector 1 and
2 Fuse, Engine
Control System (ECS) Fuse, PCM
Fuse,
DIS Fuse, Ignition-1 Fuse,
ACC Fuse
IGN 1" Front Ignition- 1 Relay, Oxygen
Sensor
1 and 2 Fuse, Fuel Fuse,
Cruise Fuse
Compressor Fuse
BATT
1 Starter Relay, PCM Fuse, AC
I BRAKES I ABS Brake Modulator I I
ICOOL FNS I Cooling Fan Relays
1,2,3 1
I * Do not alter OBD II related fuses or circuit breakersl
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The fuse block is located on the front wall of the trunk
(behind the
rear seat) on the driver’s side. Loosen the
four trunk trim fasteners and pull the trim away from the
fuse block to gain access.
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CONSOLE COMFORT AMP PZM RAOlOjPHONE CLUSTER
ACC RR DEFOG trrOMIR HTDSEATR HTDSEATL PULLDOWN ELC
ANTENNA
HDLP WASH CONMNC RT PARK LT PARK
I Fuse I Usage I
I RLY IGN 1 * SDM, Cluster, Cruise in Stalk,
Brake Switch,
PZM, Fuel Level
Sensor, Catalytic Converter
I
Overtemp Amplifier (Export)
SIR SDM t- COMFORT
Usage
PRNDL, Heated Windshield
(Optional),
PZM, Cluster, Air
Control Module (ACM), Upper
and Lower Zone Motor, HVAC
Solenoids, Climate Control Panel
(Optional), Rear Defog Relay,
ELC Relay
Cornering Lamp Switch, Right
and Left Cornering
Lamps,
Electronic Flasher Module,
Turn/Hazard Switch, Right and
Left Rear
Turn Signal Lamps,
Right and Left Front
Turn Signal
Lamps, Repeater Lamps (Export)
Cellular Phone Portable
Docking
Station, Washer Circuit Board,
Heated Seat Switch, Rear Zone Blower, Right
and Left Heated Seat
Switches, Headlamp Wash Relay
CD Player, Remote Function
Actuator (RFA), Controlled Power
Relay, Air Control Module
(ACM),
PZM