1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO clock

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ~ NOTICE:
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Don’t add too much oil: If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
mark that shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
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The oil fill
cap is located
behind the radiator on the
passenger’s side of the
engine.
Turn the cap
counterclockwise to
remove.
’ Just fill it enough to put’the level somewhere in the
proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back
ip when you’re through.
What’Kind of Oil to Use
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol
indicates that the oil has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute
(API). Do not use any oil which
does not carry this Starburst symbol.
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- If you change your own oil,
be sure you use oil that has
the Starburst symbol on the
front of the oil container. If
you have your oil changed
for you, be sure the
oil put
into your engine is American Petroleum
Institute certified for
gasoline engines.
You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle, as shown in the following’chart:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 about 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.
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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: 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.
Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull
it back out again.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise
to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.
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3. Remove the headlamp housing socket.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Gently pull out the cornering lamp assembly. 4. Remove the socket by rotating it counterclockwise
slightly, then replace the bulb
and reinstall.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Center High-Mounted S plamp
1. Lift the trim cover to remove.
2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing.
3. Replace the bulb.
Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Taillamp
1. Open the trunk to gain access to the taillamp
2. Remove the convenience net and pull the trim away
housing.
to access the wing nuts.
3. Remove the two wing nuts.
4. Gently remove the taillamp housing.
5. Press the bulb housing lever and rotate the housing
counterclockwise to remove it.
To remove the bulb,
push and rotate it counterclockwise.
Once you have replaced the burned out bulb, reverse the
steps to reassemble the taillamp.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning ...................................... 6-45
Aluminum
or Chrome Wheels ................... 6-50
Fabric
................................. 6.45. 6.46
Glass
....................................... 6-48
Inside of Your Cadillac
........................ 6-45
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-47
Leather
..................................... 6-47
Outside of Your Cadillac
....................... 6-49
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-47
Special Problems
............................. 6-46
Stains
...................................... 6- 46
Tires
....................................... 6-50
Vinyl
....................................... 6-47
Wheels
..................................... 6-50
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-48
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3- 13
Comfort Controls
................................ 3 . 1
Comfort Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
..... 3-13
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-36
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-22. 3-29
Compact Disc Player Errors
.................. 3.25. 3.32
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-46
Console Storage
................................ 2-5 1
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-52
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Coolant
....................................... 6-19
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 17
SurgeTank
............................. 5.18. 5.20
Cooling System
................................ 5- 18
Cornering Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-3 1 Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-41
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 7-7
Cruise Control
................................. 2-35
Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-80
Cupholders
.................................... 2-51
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 7-3
Customer Assistance Information ................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 7-1
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-50
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-50
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-40
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ................... 7- 10. 7-11
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-1
Defogging
............................ 3.4.3.7. 3.12
Defrosting
............................ 3.4.3.7. 3.12
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65
Dolby' B Noise Reduction ............. 3.17.3.21. 3.29
Door Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-3
Storage Compartment
......................... 2-50
Door Open Message
............................. 2-80
Driver Door Open Message
....................... 2-80
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-75
Driver Information Center Messages
................ 2-78
Driver Position
................................. 1 . 13
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
..... 2-50
Defogger. Rear Window
......................... 3 . 12
DIC
.......................................... 2-75
Locks
....................................... 2-3