
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.
CAUTI e e

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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FUEL ONLY
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If this message comes on, it means you're low on
engine
coolant.

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Application
Headlamps Composite
Inner High Beam ....................... 9005
Outer
Low Beam ....................... 9006
Front Turn Signal ..................... 2357 NA
Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp ............. 2057
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) ... I156
s
Engine Specifications
Type ......................... 4.4 L DOHC V8
VIN Engine Code
Eldorado
................................ Y
ETC .................................... 9
Displacement ......... 279 cubic inches (4 565 cc)
Horsepower Eldorado
............... 275 (bhp) @ 5600 rprn
ET&: ................... 300 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm
205 (kW) @ 5600 rpm
224 (kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque
Eldorado
. ......... 300 (Ib-ft) @ 4000 VIII
ETC .................. 295 (Ib-ft) @ 4400 rpm
Firing Order ................... 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
407
(N-m)
@ 4000 rpm
400 (Nem) @ 4400 rpm
Thermostat Starts To Open . . 177484°F (8I-85"C)
Capacities
Crankcase (Engine Oil with
Transaxle
(4T8O-E)
............ 15 quarts ( 14.2 L)
Filter Change) .............. 7.0 quarts (6.62 L)
Engine Cooling System ........ 12.5 quarts ( 1 1.8 Lj
Fuel Tank ................... 20 gallons (75.7 L)
R- 134a Refrigerant ............. 2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg)
Wheel Base ............... 108 inches (274.3 cm)
Length
................. 200.2 inches (508.6 cm)
Height..
................. 53.6 inches (136.2 cm)
Width
................... 75.5 inches (191.8 cm)
Front Tread
............... 60.9 inches (154.7 cm)
Rear Tread ............... 60.9 inches ( 154.7 cm)
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 Ib-ft ( 140 N-m)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine attery ...................................... 6-30
Charging System Indicator Light
................. 2-7 1
Jump Starting
................................. 5-4
No Charge Message ........................... 2-85
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry
.............. 2- 10
Volts High Message ........................... 2-85
Volts
Low Message ........................... 2-85
Battery Guard Storage
........................... 2-48
Battery Saver
.................................. 2-47
Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-47
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-48
BBB Auto Line
................................ 7- 11
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................. 7-1 1
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-29
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-27
Replacing System
Parts ........................ 6-30
System Warning Light ......................... 2-72
Trailer
...................................... 4- 36
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-3 1
Vacuum Problem Message ...................... 2-85
Wear
....................................... 6-2 9
Brakes, Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7
Braking ........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-19
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-47
BTSI ......................................... 2-31
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-3 1
Warnings ................................ 5-4, 5-6
Fluid ....................................... 6-27
Parking
..................................... 2-26
Peddlravel ................................. 6-29
Capacities and Specifications .................... 6-45
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.32.4.29. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.10.3.13. 3.17
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-26
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-58
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-56
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-30
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Certitication Label
.............................. 4-31
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-45
Change Engine
Oil Message ...................... 2-85
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-85
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-26
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-71
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-86
Check Coolant Level Message ..................... 2-86
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-86
Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-86
Check Washer Fluid Message ..................... 2-86
Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-43
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-52
Child Restraints
................................ 1-33
Securing in
a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-34
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-36
Securing in
the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-38
Wheretoput
................................ l-33
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp. Bulb Replacement ... 4-35
. TopStrap ................................... 1-34
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-51
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-57
CHMSL ...................................... 6.35
Circuit Breakers
and Fuses ....................... 6-58
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Flash-To-Pass Feature ........................... 2-36
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-26
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-58
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-65
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4
French Language Manual
11
Front Towing ............................. 5- 10. 5- 12
Front Turn Signal Lamps. Bulb Replacement ......... 6-34
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Datapanel
.................................. 2-80
Door Lock Release
............................. 6-5
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-79
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Level Low Message
........................... 2-87
Fuses and Cirrxit Breakers
....................... 6-58
FogLamps
.................................... 2-44
.. ...........................
ages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-75
Fuel
....................................... 2-79
Tachometer
.................................. 2-69
GarmentHooks
................................ 2-58
GAWR ....................................... 4-31
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-23
GloveBox
.................................... 2-55
Cold Key Courtesy Transportation
.................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-3 1
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-3 1
Guide en Frangais 11 .. .................................
CVWR ....................................... 4-31 alogenBulbs
................................ 6-31 Y
Handles.
Assist ................................. 2-5E
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-7
Headlamps .................................... 2-42
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-31
HigNLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-35
On Reminder ................................ 2-43
Suggested Message
...................... 2.44. 2.45
Wiper Activated
.............................. 2-43
Wiring
..................................... 6-55
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 7-4
Heated Seats .................................... 1-4
Heating ........................................ 3-6
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-35
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-8
Hooks. Garment ................................ 2-58
Horn ......................................... 2-34
How to Reset the
Oil Life Indicator ................. 6-14
WAC Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-9
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-72
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
ce Possible Message
........................... 2-87
Ignition Positions
............................... 2-19
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-47
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
.................... 2-58
Inflation, Tire .................................. 6-39
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-27
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-27
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.9, 2.70
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-43
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-21
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
.............. 1 . 15
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-3 1
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-20
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
Safety Chains .................................. 4-36
Safety Defects, Reporting
................... 7- 12. 7. 13
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-7
Reclining Front
............................... 1-5
Heated
...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-3
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Power
....................................... 1-2
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1.34. 1.36. 1-38
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-25
Security Override
............................... 2- 17
Security System
................................ 2- 18
Service ........................................ 6-2
A/C System
A/C Compressor Off Message ......... 2-88
Air Bag System Message
....................... 2-88
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-88
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7.13. 7.14
Charging System Message
...................... 2-88
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-88
Seats
Emissions System
Message
..................... 2-88
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-88
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-76
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-88
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-88
Ignition System Message
....................... 2-88
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7- 13. 7- 14
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-54
Publications. Ordering .................... 7-13. 7-14
Ride Control Message
......................... 2-89
Steering System Message
....................... 2-89
Transmission Message
......................... 2-89
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications .............. 7- 13. 7- 14
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-26
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-52
Shift Lever. Positions
............................ 2-23
Shift Levers
.............................. 2-28. 2-29
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-23
IntoPARK(P)
............................... 2-28
Out of PARK
(P) ............................. 2-31
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
................ 1-15
Signaling Turns ................................ 2-35
SIR .......................................... 1-21
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-26
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-36
Speaker Covers. Cleaning
........................ 6-49
Specifications and Capacnties
...................... 6-65
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 7-4
Speed Sensor Fault Message
...................... 2-89
Speedometer
................................... 2-68

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Stability Engaged Message ....................... 2-89
Stability Reduced Message
....................... 2-89
Stains. Cleaning
........................... 6.47. 6.48
Ignition
Key Message ........................ 2-89
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-21
Steam
........................................ 5-17
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Column Shift Lever ........................... 2-28
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 12
Magnasteer TM ................................ 4- 10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-11
Wheel Controls
.......................... 3-9, 3-25
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-34
Stop Engine
- Engine Overheated Message .......... 2-90
Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message
............. 2-90
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-55
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-37
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-57
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
.................. 2-55
Sunroof
....................................... 2-59
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-2 1
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-24
Starting
Disabled Due
to Theft System Remove
... Symbols, Vehicle ................................ x111
Tachometer .................................. 2-69
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-36
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-26
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-58
Temperature Controls
......................... 3.2. 3-3
Theft ......................................... 2-15
Theft Security Override
.......................... 2-17
Theft System Problendcar May Not Restart Message
. . 2-90
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System
.................... 2-16
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-34
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Tire Loading
................................... 4-30
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-44
BuyingNew
................................. 6-42
Chains
..................................... 6-45
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-26
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Compact Spare ............................... 5-36
Inflation
.................................... 6-39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-40
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-39
Temperature
................................. 6-43
Traction
.................................... 6-43
Treadwear
................................... 6-43
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-43
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-41
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-44
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-41
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message
.................. 2-90
TopStrap
..................................... 1-34
TorqueLock
................................... 2-30
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-32
Tire-Loading
Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-38
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-33, 6-65
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-9
8-10