1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE overheating

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Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
surge tank, but only when the engine is cool.
I A CAUTION:
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
I NOTICE:
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The surge tank 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. 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.
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.
If your thermostat needs to be replaced, a General
Motors thermostat
is recommended.
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We don’t make tires. Your new Cadillac comes with
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.
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.
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.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
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.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on
the
rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than a mile.
If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph
(160’km/h) where it is legal, raise the cold inflation
pressure of each tire to
35 psi (240 Wa). When you end
this very high-speed driving, reduce the cold inflation
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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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Net. Convenience .............................. 2-53
Neutral
(N). Automatic Transaxle .................. 2-22
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-15
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
Odometer
.................................... 2-64
Odometer.
Trip Set ......................... 2.77. 2.80
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-12
Oil. Engine
..................................... 6-9
Oil Life Indicator ............................... 2-87
Operation
...................................... 2-7
Overdrive
(0). Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-22
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-15
Owner Publications
............................... 7- 12
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-74
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-15
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-51
Park
(P)
Automatic Transaxle .......................... 2-2 1
Shifting Into
................................. 2-25
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-28
AtNight
.................................... 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-24
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-68
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-29
With a Trailer
........................... 4.37. 4.38
Pass Key Not Programmed Message
................ 2-83
Parking Passenger
Temperature Control
..................... 3-9
PASS-Key% .................................. 2-14
PCM Fault Message
............................. 2-83
Power
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-36
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Option
Fuses ................................ 6-54
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-51
Retained Accessory
........................... 2-17
Seatback Recliner
.............................. 1-5
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-24
Windows ................................... 2-31
Power Seat
..................................... 1-1
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-2
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy,
Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-26
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-4
Publications, Service and Owner
................... 7-11
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2-11
Passing
....................................... 4-13
Radio Reception .............................. 3-34
Radios ............................. 3.15.3.18. 3.26
Rain.
Driving In ................................ 4-17
Rainsense Wipers
............................... 2-35
RAP ......................................... 2-17
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-45
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