1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE check oil

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you hear at least three clicks. Make sure you fully install
the
cap.
I NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit
or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
Checking Things Under the Hood
A CAUTION:
..
An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine
is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
A CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start
a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids,
and plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned.
Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will
burn onto a hot engine.
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A CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when the
engine oil is approximately a quart low.
If the message
is displayed, check the dipstick level and add oil
as needed.
It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be
warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick is
located behind the radiator
on the
driver's side of the
engine. The black .handle
says
ENGINE OIL on it.
Turn
off the engine and give
the
oil a few minutes to
drain
back into the oil pan.
If you don't, the oil
dipstick might not show
the actual level.
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Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need
to add some oil.
But you must use the right kind. This
part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase
capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in
the Index.
NOTICE:
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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Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator. This feature
will let you
know when to change your oil and
filter
-- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and
7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change.
Under severe conditions, the indicator may come
on
before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle
more than
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months,
(whichever occurs first) without an oil change.
The system won’t detect dust in the oil.
So, if you
drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE
ENGINE
OIL message comes on. Remember to reset
the Oil Life Indicator when the oil has been changed.
For more information, see “Oil Life Indicator’’ in
the Index.
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
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After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE
LEFT message by pressing the INFORMATION button.
Then press and hold the RESET button until the display
shows
“100.” This resets the oil life index. The message
will remain
off until the next oil change is needed. The
percentage of oil
life remaining may be checked at any time
by pressing the INFORMATION button
several
times until the OIL LIFE LEFT message appears. For
more information on the Oil Life feature, see “Oil Life
Indicator’’ in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your
skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil..(See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to
drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose
of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground. into
sewers, or into streams
or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer,
a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil
is changed.
Change both the fluid
and filter every 50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
0 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service,
If
you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the
Maintenance Schedule
booklet.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Cadillac dealership
service department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow
all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading
on the dipstick.
I
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall
on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if
you check your
transaxle fluid.
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Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the’wrong mix, your engine could
get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Use
a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOL (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your. engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered
by your
warranty. Too much water
in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the
system. These can be harmful.
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Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 7-8
Adjustment
.................................. 6-28
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-26
Replacing System
Parts ........................ 6-28
System Warning Light
......................... 2-67
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-28
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-81
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-44
BTSJ
......................................... 2-28
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-29
Brake
Fluid ....................................... 6-26
Parking
..................................... 2-24
PedalTravel
................................. 6-28
Wear
........................................ 6-27
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................... 2- 15
Capacities
and Specifications ............... 6.63. 6.64
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.29.4.28. 4.34
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.17.3.21. 3.28
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-35
Cassette Tape Player Errors
............. 3.17.3.21. 3.28
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-55
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-52
Center
Rear Passenger Position .................... 1-30
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-3
CertificationEire Label .......................... 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Change Engine Oil Message
....................... 2-81
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-25
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-67
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-81
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-82
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-82
Check Oil Level Message
......................... 2-82
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-44
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-51
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-37
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-39
Chrome Wheels, Cleaning
........................ 6-50
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-54
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-55
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-14
Cleaning ...................................... 6-44
Aluminum
or Chrome Wheels ................... 6-50
Fabric
...................................... 6-45
Glass
....................................... 6-48
Inside
of Your Cadillac ........................ 6-44
Instrument Panel ............................. 6-47
Leather
..................................... 6-47
Outside
of Your Cadillac ........................ 6-49
Chains.
Tire
................................... 6-43
Change
Trans Fluid Message ................... ; .. 2-81
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-82
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-35
TopStrap
................................... 1-35
Wheretoput
................................ 1-34
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........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4- 1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
In a Blizzard .................................. 4-27
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Night
...................................... 4-15
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
On Curves
.................................. 4- 10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-37
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
Through Water
............................... 4- 19
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-35
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Dual-Zone Climate Control
........................ 3-5
On Snow and
Ice
.............................. 4-26
ECC ......................................... 3-1
Electrical Equipment. Adding
........... 2.18.3.34. 6.54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ..... 2.46. 2.48
Electronic Climate Control
......................... 3-1
Electronic Level Control
......................... 2-87
,Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-5
Engine ........................................ 6-8
Coolant ..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- I9
Coolant Temperature Warning Light .............. 2-71 Exhaust
..................................... 2-29
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-55
Identification
................................ 6-53
Overheating
.................................. 5-15
Running While Parked
.......................... 2-30
Specifications
................................ 6-63
Engine Coolant Hot-Idle Message
.................. 2-82
Engineoil
..................................... 6-9
Adding ..................................... 6-10
Additives
................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6-10
Used
....................................... 6-13
When to Change
.............................. 6-13
Engine
Speed Limiter ............................ 2-65
English/Metric Button
...................... 2-77, 2-80
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Exhaust, Engine ................................ 2-29
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-31
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-44
StartingYour
................................ 2-17
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-45
Fan Control. Climate Control System
............ 3.2. 3.5
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-4
Filter. Air ..................................... 6-14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
Finish Damage
................................. 6-51
First (1). Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-23
Flashers.
. Hazard Warning ......................... 5-1
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-33
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