1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE oil

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 02: This message will
appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have
the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician
as
soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39: This message will appear
when the fuel supply is less than four gallons
(15.2 L)
and the display is turned off (digital clusters only).
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of
the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a
level surface.
A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message
may appear if the vehicle
is parked on grades. The oil
level sensing system does not check for actual oil level
if the engine has been off for
a short period of time, and
the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running.
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears, and your
vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine
off
for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be
checked by observing the
oil dipstick. Prior to checking
the oil level be sure the engine has been off for five
minutes and your vehicle
is on a level surface. Then
check the dipstick and add oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will
appear
for several seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will
appear for
a few seconds when you select a speed at
which to cruise.
DOOR OPEN - 141: The passenger‘s door is open or
ajar when this message appears. The vehicle’s engine
must be running and the transaxle not
in PARK (I?) for
this message to display. A chime will also sound when
the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph (8.1 km/h).
DRIVER DOOR OPEN - 140: This message
will display when the vehicle is being shifted out of
PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that the
driver’s door
is open or ajar. A chime will also sound
when the vehicle’s speed
is greater than 5 mph
(8.1 km/h).
ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over
248 “F ( 1 24°C). To avoid added
strain on a hot engine, turn
off the climate control
system. Stop and allow your vehicle
to idle until it cools
down
or the message is removed. If it does not cool
down, turn off the engine and
have it serviced before
driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from
an overheated engine. See
“Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SPEED SENSOR FAULT - 109: A circuit problem with
the vehicle speed sensor
will trigger this message to appear.
Have
your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM
REMOVE IGNITION KEY
- 33: This message will
appear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key
11) senses that an improper ignition
key is being used to
try to start the vehicle. Check the
ignition key for damage.
If it is damaged, it may need to
be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the pellet
contacts with
a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition
key and wait for the
DIC to display WAIT 3 MINUTES.
The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and
change the messages to WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT
1 MINUTE and then START CAR. When the START
CAR message is displayed, try again to start the engine.
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42: This
message will appear when the engine has overheated.
Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe
engine damage. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35:
If this message appears while the engine is running, stop
the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low
oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine
can result.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEMKAR MAY NOT
RESTART
- 34: This message means there is a problem
in the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key
11). A fault has been detected in the system
which means that the PASS-Key
I1 system is disabled
and is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually
restarts however, you may want to take your vehicle to a
proper service center before turning off the engine.
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF - 111: This message
will appear when the
PCM senses that the maximum
speed for your Cadillac has been reached. The speed
of your vehicle will decrease several mph as the fuel
supply is cutoff. This allows your vehicle to stay in a
stable operating range.
TRACTION READY - 91: This message informs the
driver that the traction control system is available. This
occurs when the traction on/off button in the glove box
has been returned to an on position (pressing the button
once turns the traction control system off; pressing the
button again turns the system back
on).
TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed
after the traction control has been turned off.
TRANS FLUID RESET - 48: With the engine not
running and the ignition on, press and hold the
OFF and
rear defog buttons until the
TRANS FLUID RESET
message appears on the
DIC (between 5 and 20 seconds).
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This feature lets you know when to change the engine
oil. It's based on
the engine oil temperatures and your
driving patterns. To see the display, press the
INFORMATION button several times until
XX OIL
LIFE LEFT appears. If you see 99% OIL LIFE LEFT,
99% of your current oil life remains.
The
DIC may display a CHECK OIL LEVEL message.
Always keep a written record
of the mileage and date
when you changed your oil. For more information, see
the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you see
CHECK OIL LEVEL, it means that you have less than
10% of the oil life left and you should consider
changing your engine oil.
If you see CHANGE
ENGINE OIL, it means the oil life is gone and you
should change the oil right away.
The
system should indicate changing the oil between
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km).
It may indicate changing the oil before 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) depending on your driving habits. If the
vehicle has been driven
7,500 miles (12 500 km) it will
indicate
to change the oil. If you drive in a dusty
area, you should change your
oil every 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or three months (whichever comes first)
unless the display indicates changing it sooner. The
system doesn't check
120~) much oil you have. so
you'll still have to check for that. To see how, see
"Engine Oil"
in the Index.
When new
oil is added, you'll need to reset the system.
To reset, display the Oil Life Indicator by pressing the
INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the RESET
button until
the display shows 100 OIL LIFE LEFT.
Electronic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes. It's automatic -- you don't need to
adjust anything.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after
every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN or
CLEAN TAPE to indicate that you have used your tape
player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean
timer. Each time the cassette is cleaned, the
50 hour
cassette timer should be reset. This is done by holding
down the eject button for five seconds or until the TAPE
CLEAN message
is displayed. If you notice a reduction
in
sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the
tape or the tape player is at
fault. If this other cassette
has no improvement in sound quality, clean the
tape
player.
Cleaning may be done with
a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the tape head as
the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.
It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning.
Insert the cassette at least six times to ensure thorough
cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is
available through your Cadillac dealer.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head. This type
of cleaning cassette will not
eject. It may not clean as thoroughly
as the scrubbing
type cleaner.
Cassettes
are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean
it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge
of the hole and the outer edge.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense
of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think
you are going
slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s
work
-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have
it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts
in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll
bc. ready and willing to help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Wilzdshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip.
Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are
the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along
your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Parking
on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while
you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Be sure the parking brake has released.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are especially important
in trailer
operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill),
engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment.
Each of these
is covered in this manual, and the Index
will help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s
a good idea to review these sections before you start
your trip.
Check periodically to see that all
hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.

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Engine Overheating
You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE
ENGINE message
or a STOP ENGINE ENGINE
OVERHEATED message on the Driver Information
Center. There is also an engine temperature warning
light on the instrument panel. See “Engine Temperature
Warning Light”
in the Index.
Overheated Engine Protecaon Operating
Mode
Should a low coolant condition exist and the message
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED is displayed,
an overheat protection mode which alternates firing
groups
of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
This operating mode allows your vehicle
to be driven
to
a safe place in an emergency; you may drive up to
50 miles (80 km). Towing a trailer in the overheat
protection mode should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode, to avoid engine
damage, allow the engine to cool before
attempting any repair. The engine oil may be
severely degraded. Change the
oil and reset the
oil life indicator. See “Engine Oil, When to
Change” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what
you'll see:
A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap
B. Electric Engine Fans
I A CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start PIP even
when the engine is
not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling,
don't do anything else until
it cools down.
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