1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO brake fluid

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Brake Fluid
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
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.
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,.
NOTICE:
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.
0 If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s. .,
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in F.
the Index.
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Section 8 Index
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A/C Off For Engine Protection Message ............ 2-78
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22. 2.64
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-24
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 13
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-9
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
................ 6.65. 6.66
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3.2. 3.6
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 11
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-42
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-50
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-36
Antifreeze
..................................... 6- 19
Anti-Lock
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.67. 4.6
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-5
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-33
Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care Materials Chart
.................. 6-52
Apply Brake to Shift Message
..................... 2-78 Arbitration Program
.............................. 7-8
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-51
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-52
Assist Handles
................................. 2-54
Astroroof
..................................... 2-54
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-33
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-34
Audio Systems
................................. 3-13
Automatic
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-21
Pull-Down Feature
............................ 2-10
Shifting
..................................... 2-18
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-16
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-18
Battery
...................................... 6-28
ChargeLight
................................ 2-65
Guard Storage
............................... 2-44
Inadvertent Power Saver
....................... 2-44
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-8
Volts High Message
........................... 2-79
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-79
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
No Charge Message ........................... 2-79
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Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 7-8
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-27
Fluid
....................................... 6-25
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-25
Parking
..................................... 2-22
PedalTravel
................................. 6-27
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-28
System Warning Light
......................... 2-65
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-27
Wear
....................................... 6-27
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-79
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking
in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2- 14
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-43
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-29
BTSI
......................................... 2-27
Capacities and Specifications
............... 6.64. 6.65
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.28.4.28. 4.34
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.16.3.20. 3.27
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-35
Cassette Tape Player Errors
............. 3.16. 3.20. 3.28
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-54 Center Console
Storage Area
...................... 2-51
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-33
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-31
Certificationnire Label
.......................... 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-44
Change Engine Oil Message
...................... 2-79
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-25
Chargmg System Indicator Light
................... 2-65
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-80
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-80
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-80
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-80
Check %&her Fluid Message
..................... 2-80
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-45
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-51
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing in
a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-36
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-38
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-40
TopStrap
................................... 1-35
WheretoPut ................................ 1-34
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-55
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-13
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-3
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-79
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-52

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FogLamps
.................................... 2-41
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-3
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Fuel .......................................... 6-2
DataPanel
.................................. 2-74
DoorRelease
................................. 6-5
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-73
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-3
Fuel Level Very Low Message
..................... 2-81
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-55
.. ...........................
FrontTowing .............................. 5.8. 5.11
Gages Fuel
....................................... 2-73
Tachometer
.................................. 2-62
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2- 18
GloveBox
.................................... 2-50
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en FranGais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints
................................. 1-7
Headlamps
.................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-29 Highbow
Beam Changer
...................... 2-31
Wiring
..................................... 6-54
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 7-3
Heatedseats
.................................... 1-4
Heated Windshield
.............................. 3-11
Heating
........................................ 3-9
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-31
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-34
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Release
...................................... 6-7
Horn ......................................... 2-30
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-65
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-14
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-43
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
................... 2-53
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
................... 2-44
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-37
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-58
Brightness Control
............................ 2-43
Cleaning
.................................... 6-47
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-43
Cluster
................................ 2-60. 2-61
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-28
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3

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I t Net. Convenience .............................. 2-52
Neutral (N). Automatic Transaxle
.................. 2-20
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-14
Night Vision
.................................... 4- 16
odometer
.................................... 2-62
Odometer. Trip
............................ 2.75. 2.78
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-12
Oil. Engine ...................................... 6-9
Oil Life Indicator ............................... 2-85
Oil Pressure Light .............................. 2-72
Operation
...................................... 2-7
Overdrive
(@), Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-21
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-15
OwnerPublications
............................. 7-12
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-15
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-51
Park
(P)
Automatic Transaxle .......................... 2- 19
ShiftingInto
................................. 2-24
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-27
AtNight
..................................... 2-11
Brake
...................................... 2-22
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-66
Lots
....................................... 2-11
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-27
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-37
Parking Pass Key Not Programmed Message
................ 2-81
Passing
.. .................................... 4-13
Passenger Temperature Control
...................... 3.8
PASS-Key
11 .................................. 2-13
PCM Fault Message
............................. 2-81
Power
Antenna Mast Care
.... ! .................... .. .. 3-36
Door Locks
................................... 2-4
Option Fuses
................................ 6-54
Remote Control Mirror
......................... 2-49
Retained Accessory
........................... 2-15
Seatback Recliner
.............................. 1-5
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid ................................ 6-23
Windows
................................... 2-29 '
Powerseat ..................................... 1-1
Lumbar Controls .............................. 1-2
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-27
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 7-11
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-5
Radio Reception
.............................. 3-34
Radios
............................. 3.14.3.18. 3.26
Rain. DrivingIn
................................ 4-17
Rainsense Wipers
............................... 2-33
RAP ......................................... 2-15
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-43
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...................................... l-4
Lumbar Control ............................... 1-2
Power
........................................ 1-1
Restraint Systems .............................. 1 - 1
Seat Controls ................................. 1 - 1
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1-36,l-38, 1-40
Second (2), Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-21
SecurityOverride
............................... 2-10
Service
........................................ 6-1
A/C System A/C Compressor
Off Message .......... 2-82
Air Bag Message ............................. 2-82
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-82
Charging System Message
...................... 2-82
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-82
Emissions System Message
..................... 2-82
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-82
. Engine Soon Light ............................ 2-69
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-82
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-82
Ignition System Message
....................... 2-82
Manuals
..................................... 7-12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-53
Publications, Ordering
......................... 7- 11
Ride Control Message ......................... 2-83
Transmission Message
......................... 2-83
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-1
Bulletins
...................................... 7-12
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 7- 11
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-26 Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-50
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-18
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-18
Into Park
(P) ................................. 2-24
Out
of Park (P) ............................... 2-27
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjuster
.................. 1-14
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-31
SIR ........................................... 1-20
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-34
Speaker Covers, Cleaning
........................ 6-47
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6-64, 6-65
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-64
Speed Sensor Fault Message
...................... 2-83
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-46
Ignition Key Message
.......................... 2-83
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-16
Steam
.............................. 5-16,5-17, 5-20
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies ............................... 4-11
MAGNASTEER
............................. 4-10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Speedsensitive
.............................. 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-30
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Spare Tire, Compact
.................... : ........ 5-35
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 7-3
Speedometer
................................... 2-62
SSS ........................................... 4-10
Starting Disabled Due
To Theft System Remove
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..................................... 4-35
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving with
................................. 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-37
Safety Chains
................................ 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-34
Turn Signals
................................. 4-36
Automatic
................................... 6- 16
Reset Message
............................... 2-84
Transmission
Hot Message ....................... 2-84
Keyless Entry
................................. 2-6
Universal
................................... 2-55
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 7-7
Trip Set/Reset ............................. 2-75, 2-78
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
................... 2- 10
LockRelease
................................. 2-9
Mounted CD Changer
.................... 3-22, 3-29
OpenMessage
............................... 2-84
Security Override
............................. 2- 10
TTY Users
..................................... 7-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-3 1
Turn Signal On Chime ........................... 2-31
Turn Signal On Message
......................... 2-84
Hitches
..................................... 4-34
Tongueweight
............................... 4-33
Towing
..................................... 4-31
Weight
..................................... 4-33
Transaxle Fluid
Transmitters
Trunk
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ................... 2-3 1
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-36
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-42
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-51
Underhood Lamp
............................... 2-41
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-55
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
x11
Dimensions ................................. 6-65
Loading
.................................... 4-29
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Identification Number ......................... 6-53
Speed Limited to
XXX MPH Message ............ 2-84
Speed Limiter
................................ 2-62
Storage
..................................... 6-28
Ventilation System
.............................. 3-10
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-53
Very Low
Refrigerant A/C Compressor
Off Message ... 2-84
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-63
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-24
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-49
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-48
Nut Torque ............................. 5-32, 6-65
Replacement
................................. 6-42
Wrench
..................................... 5-28
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-42