1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before
use. If you will be
operating your vehicle
in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
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The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located next to
the air cleaner on the driver‘s side of the engine.
Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add
washer fluid until the tank is full.
When using concentrated washcr fluid.
follow the manufacturer’s instructions ior
adding water.
Don’t mix water
with ready-tolust! ~vashcr-
fluid. Water can cause the solution to f‘rccxe
and damage your washer
fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it’s very cold. This
all0~7~ for expansion if freezing occurs,
which could damage the
tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
windshield washer.
It can damage your
washer system and paint.

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Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the
reservoir might
go down. The first is that the brake fluid
goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake
lining weal-. When new linings are put in, the fluid level
goes back
up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out
If you have toomuch brake fluid, it can spill on
the engine. The fluid
will burn if' the engine is
hot enough. You or others could he hurned,
and
your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level. your brake
warning light will come
on. See "Brake System Warning
Light"
in the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3
brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part
No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container
only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around
the cap before removing it. This will help keep
dirt from entering the reservoir.
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A CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well,
or they
may not even work at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
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Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a
few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put
in the
wrong kind of
fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged.
Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle..
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
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Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake
pads are worn and new pads
are needed. The sound
may come and go
or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake
pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes
are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced
as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection” in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet under Part
C “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections”.
See your dealer
if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle
is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have
to have new ones put in -- be sure
you get new approved
GM replacement parts. If you
don’t,
your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for
your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you‘ve come
to expect can change in many
other ways
if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
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Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom“ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for
a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number
shown
on the original battery’s label.
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take
off the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery. This
will help keep your battery from
running down.
A CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see ”Theft-Deterrent
Feature” in the Index.

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c For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your Cadillac dealer service department.
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Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst
if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
1. To access the headlamps, lift the cover off as shown.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise
to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.
3. Remove the headlamp housing socket.
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4. After removing the wiring harness from the
headlamp housing socket, replace the bulb and
socket. Reconn-ect it to the wiring harness and
reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the
headlamp assembly.
1. The turn signal lamps are located on the outboard
side
of the headlamps. To access, lift off the
headlamp cover
(see Step 1 under "Headlamps").
2. Turn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the
socket from the lamp housing.