1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE service schedule

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BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07: This message will
appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the
electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership
at your earliest convenience.
BATTERY VOLTS HIGH - 08: This message shows
that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more
than 16 volts).
To avoid being stranded, have the
electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership.
You can reduce the charging overload by using the
accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate
control on
AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the
rear window defogger on. You can monitor battery
voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFORMATION
button. The normal range
is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the
engine is running.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06: This message will
appear when the electrical system
‘is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message
appears immediately after starting,
it is possible that the
generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should
recharge after driving a few
miles and the message should
go out.
Lf this message appears while driving or after
starting your vehicle and stays on, have it checked
immediately to determine the cause
of this problem. To
help the generator recharge the battery quickly you can
reduce the load on the electrical system by turning
off the
accessories.
You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC
by pressing the INFORMA’TION button. The normal range
is 11.5 to
15.5 volts.
BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM - 108: Thecircuit in
the brake booster vacuum has shorted
or is loose when
this message appears. Your vehicle
may lose power
brakes but you will still have the
use of manual brakes.
The power brakes will not be affected
if the problem is
caused by a failed sensor. Have your vehicle serviced
immediately at your Cadillac dealership.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that the life
of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed
within
200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter
Recommendations” in the Maintenance Schedule. After
an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator must be reset. See
“Oil Life Indicator” in the Index
on how to reset it.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will
appear when it is time
to replace the transaxle fluid
(system has determined that the transaxle fluid has
reached
0%). See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for
the proper fluid and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL - 37: This message
will display if the ignition is in the
RUN position to
inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Check
the brake reservoir level and add
fluid as needed. Have
the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as
soon
as possible. If the brake warning light is on, follow
the directions in that part.
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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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Here you will find information about the care of your
Cadillac.
This section begins with service and fuel
information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid
and lubricant levels. There is
also technical information
about your vehicle, and a part devoted
to its appearance care.
Service
Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants
you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your
dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine
GM
parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all
GM.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
Doing Your Own Service Work
If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll
want to get the proper Cadillac service manual. It tells
you much more about how
to service your Cadillac than
this manual can.
To order the proper service manual, see
”Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to do your own service work, see ”Servicing Your Air
Bag-Equipped Cadillac” in the Index.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and
list the mileage and the date
of any service work you
perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet.
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Slide the air cleaner lid into the slots in the front
edge
of the air cleaner base.
Pivot the air cleaner cover and the air duct assembly
downward. Make sure that
both latches are secure
and fully engaged.
Reinstall the clean air duct over the mass airflow
sensor. Make sure that the duct
is secure around the
entire outer edge
of the sensor.
Tighten the air duct clamp.
Reconnect the
IAT sensor.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance
Services” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet.
1 A CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can
cause
you or others to be burned. The air cleaner
not
only cleans the air, it stops flames if the
engine backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires,
you could be burned. Don’t drive with
it
off, and be careful working on the engine with
the air cleaner
off.
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If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into
your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
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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.
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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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uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation
is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire rotation. After
the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures
as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that
all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”.in
the Index.
A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after
a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to
use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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Gold Key Courtesy Transportation
One of your Cadillac Owner Privileges is Gold Key
Courtesy Transportation. It's one more example of
Cadillac's commitment to provide the services you
expect and deserve as
a Cadillac owner.
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where
you need to be when your Cadillac is in
the dealership
for warranty service.*
Courtesy Vehicle
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides you with
transportation if your car requires warranty repairs.
Your dealer will provide
you with a courtesy vehicle if
one is available.
Shuttle Service
Warranty work can frequently be handled in one day, but
there is no reason for you to wait around. Cadillac helps
eliminate inconvenience to you with transportation
alternatives.
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides shuttle
service for same day warranty work. Your Cadillac
dealer can get you where you need
to be with minimal
interruption
of your daily schedule. *
In Canada, for warranty repairs during the Complete
Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, interim transportation
may be available under
the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult
your dealer for details.
Miscellaneous Service
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation also provides various
reimbursements for overnight repairs. such as
transportation obtained independently, cab fare or
reasonable fuel expenses for a ride provided by another
individual.*
"Please ask about specific Gold Key Courtesy
Transportation benejits ofSeel-ed by your Cadillac dealer.
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Whenever possible, schedule an appointment for your
vehicle’s warranty work. Your Cadillac dealer can then
prepare
to meet your alternative transportation needs
and minimize inconveniences typically associated with
warranty repairs.
Owner Responsibilities
There are only two things which you will be responsible for
during the use of your courtesy vehicle.
You are required to
provide
insurance coverage and replenish the fuel used.
In many cases your own auto insurance policy may
provide primary coverage for the courtesy vehicle,
similar
to rental car agreements. Please, check with your
insurance company to be certain what’s covered.
This service is provided to you under the terms of the
New Vehicle
Warranty, therefore, it is imperative that your
vehicle be picked up fiom the dealership at the completion
of
the warranty service. Vehicles not picked up in a timely
fashion may incur rental
fees charged to the customer.
Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to
rent vehicles to people under
21 years of age. If you are
under
21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Cadillac
will reimburse
you, up to $30/day, for any documented
transportation you receive.
GM Participation in BBB AUTO
LINE - Alternative Dispute
Resolution
Program*
*This program may not be available in all states,
depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to
your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet.
General Motors reserves the right
to change eligibility
limitations and/or to discontinue its participation
in this
program.
Both Cadillac and your Cadillac dealer are committed to
making sure you are completely satisfied
with your new
vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if
a situation
arises where
you feel your concern has not been
adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure described earlier in this section is very
successful.
There may be instances where
an impartial third party
can assist
in arriving at a solution to a disagreement
regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
To assist in resolving these
disagreements, Cadillac voluntarily participates in BBB
AUTO LINE.
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