1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD coolant temperature

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In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To Use the Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.
A CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
couId cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire.
You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt
AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least 15 amps.
4. After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to
store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts.
If you don’t, it could
be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead
of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your Cadillac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking
your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for
that particular area.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
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This light should come
on briefly as a bulb check
when you start the engine.
This light tells you that
your engine coolant
has overheated.
Low Coolant Warning Light
LOW
COOLANT
If the coolant level in the
radiator is low, this light
will come on and stay on
until you add coolant.
Continuing
to drive your
vehicle with this warning
light on may result in
damage to your engine.
If you have been operating your vehicle under normal
driving conditions, you should pull
off the road, stop
your vehicle and turn the engine
off as soon as possible.
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows you what
to do.
See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. See
“Engine Coolant” in the Index and have your
vehicle serviced as
soon as you can.
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The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL
TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant.
This coolant is designed to remain in your
vehicle for
5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your Cadillac will:
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0
0
0
0
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265
” F ( 129 O C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
surge tank, but only when the engine is cool.
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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.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
The surge tank pressure cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating.
When you replace the surge tank pressure cap, a GM 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.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat
is recommended.
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Brightness Control
............................ 2-38
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Cluster
..................................... 2-52
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-58
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-40
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-22
Jumpstarting
................................... 5-2
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-56
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-56
Lamps
........................................ 2-38
Interior
..................................... 2-40
Monitor
.................................... 2-40
OnReminder
................................ 2-38
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-39
Lighter
....................................... 2-46
Lights Cornering
................................... 2-39
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-25
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1.19. 2.55
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.57. 4.6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-56
Brake to Shift
................................ 2-65 Changeoil
.................................. 2-64
Charge
..................................... 2-55
DoorAjar
................................... 2-67
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-59
Engine Oil Pressure Light
...................... 2-63
Interior
..................................... 2-40
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-59
Low Oil Level
............................... 2-64
Pass Key Fault
............................... 2-65
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-5, 2-54
ServiceEngineSoon
.......................... 2-60
CheckEngine
................................ 2-60
CruiseEngaged
.............................. 2-66
Traction Control System Active
.............. 2-58, 4-8
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-58, 4-9
TrunkAjar
.................................. 2-67
Washer Fluid Low
............................ 2-66
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Locks Anti-Lockout
................................. 2-4
Automatic Door
............................... 2-4
Door ........................................ 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Window
.................................... 2-29
Low Coolant Warning Light ...................... 2-59
LowOilLevelLight
............................ 2-64
Central
Door Unlocking System
.................. 2-4
Maintenance, Normal Replacement
parts ........... 6-64
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... 6-54
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-60
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