1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO lock

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift
Don’t remove them yet.
head a few inches.
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Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured OF killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
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~ Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
~ positioned can damage the vehicle and even make
the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal injury
and vehicle damage, be sure
to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location before raising
your vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 11.0 INCHES 5.5 INCHES
(279 mm) (140 mm)
3. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack
lift head until
it fits firmly into the notch in the
vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire.
Put the compact spare tire near you.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the
ground
for the spare tire to fit under the vehcle.
5. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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9. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence
as shown.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel
to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to
use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere
as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with a torque wrench to I00 lb-frt
(140 Nm).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hang the cap inside the fuel door while refueling.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something
ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you
if you open’the
fuel filler cap
too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly
and
wait for any 66hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside of Your Cadillac” in the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap.
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.
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An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not sunning.
Keep
hands, clothing and tools away from any
u~aderho~d electric fan.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The oil fill cap is located
behind the radiator
on the
passenger’s side
of the
engine.
Turn the cap
counterclockwise to
remove it.
Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back
in when you’re through.
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Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol
indicates that the oil
has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute
(AH). Do not use any oil which
does not
carry this Starburst symbol.
If you change your own oil,
be sure you use
oil that has
the Starburst symbol on the
front
of the oil container.
If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put
into your engine is American Petroleum Institute
certified
for gasoline engines.
You should also use the proper viscosity
oil for your
vehicle,
as shown in the following chart:

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid Bevel
if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above
90" F (32 " C).
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic
-- especially in hot weather.
While pulling
a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which
is 180°F to 200" F
(82°C to 93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it's colder than 50°F ( 10°C), YSU may
have to drive longer.
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.
With the parhng brake applied, place the shift
lever
in PARK (P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds
in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in
PARK (P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then, without shutting
off the engine, follow these steps:
1.
2.
The
black transaxle fluid cap is located next to the
radiator hose and
below the air cleaner assembly on
the driver's side of the engine. Remove the air
cleaner assembly
so you can reach the transaxle fluid
cap. The assembly
is attached to the vehicle by
two fasteners. Simply lift up on the air cleaner
assembly to remove it.
Find the transaxle fluid cap
and
turn it counterclockwise to remove. Pull out the
dipstick and wipe it with
a clean rag or paper towel.
Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The surge tank is located next to the engine block on the
passenger's side
of the engine.
The cooling system is under a lot
of pressure when it is
hot. If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message
appears on the
DIC, you will need to add coolant.
Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Never
turn the surge tank pressure cap =- even a
little -- when the engine and radiator are hot.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the full cold mark,
which is 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) below
the base
of the fill neck. Use a flashlight as necessary to
see into the
tank.
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If this message comes on, it means you're low on
engine
coolant.