1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO overheating

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
surge tank, but only when the engine is cool.
I
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on
a hot engine.
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When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
1 NOTICE:
The surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPaj
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.
If the surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced, a
General Motors cap
is recommended.
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high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.
If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and
where to obtain service,
see your Cadillac Warranty
booklet
for details.
A CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are
dangerous.
0 Overloading your tires can cause
overheating
as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle”
in
the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check
all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires
are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by
a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
See “Inflation
-- Tire Pressure” in this section
for inflation pressure adjustment for higher
speed driving.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving City
........................................ 4-20
Defensive
................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
In Foreign Countries ....... 1 ................... 6-3
Night
....................................... 4-15
In a Blizzard .................................. 4-27
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
On Curves
.................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-36
Through Water
............................... 4-19
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-35
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Dual-Zone Climate Control
............... -, ........ 3-5
I ECC .......................................... 3-I
Electrical Equipment, Adding
........... 2-16,3-34, 6-54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3 - 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 2-86
Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-5
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-17
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
.............. 2-69
Electrochromic
Daymight Rearview Mirror
..... 2-45, 2-46
Engine
......................................... 6-8
Coolant
...................................... 6-19
Exhaust
...................................... 2-28 Fuse Block
.................................. 6-55
Overheating
................................. 5-15
Running
While Parked ......................... 2-28
Specifications
................................ 6-64
Starting Your ................................ 2-16
Engine Coolant Hot-Idle Message
.................. 2-81
Identification
................................. 6-53
Engine Oil ..................................... 6-9
Adding
...................................... 6-9
Additives 6-11
Used ....................................... 6-12
Engine Speed Limiter 2-63
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
...................................
Checking .................................... 6-9
When to Change ............................... 6-12
English/Metric Button
...................... 2-75, 2-78
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-28
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-30
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-42
Fabric Cleaning
.................. 1 ........ 6-45, 6-46
Fan Control, Climate Control System
........... 3-2, 3-5
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-4
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
First
(l), Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-22
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-25
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-54
............................
Filter, Air ..................................... 6-13
FinishDamage
6-50 ! ..................................
Flash-To-PassFeature ........................... 2-32

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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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