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Some spots and stains will clean off better with
just
water and mild soap.
If
you need to use a solvent:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper.
Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the
outside
of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.
Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with a blow dryer
to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
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Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
Shoe polish,
wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left
on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be removed as
soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them to spread,
Noal-Greasy Staimas
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, huh
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can
be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat
the area with a watedbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.

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Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry.
3. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain
if you don't get them
off quickly. Use a clean
cloth
and a vinyl/leather cleaner. See your dealer
for this product. Use
a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a
mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the
leather dry naturally.
Do !lot use heat to dry.
For stubborn stains, use a lealher cleaner. See your
dealer for this product.
Nelw- use oils. varnishes. solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture
polish or shoe polish on leather.
immediately.
If dirt is allowed to work into the
finish,
it can harm the leather.
Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
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Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel.
Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make
it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm. soapy water
(use
mild dish washing soap:). Dry the wood immediately
with
a clean cloth.

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speaker won’t be damaged. Some spots and stains will
clean off better with just water
and mild soap. If
something gets
on one of them and you need to use a
solvent, follow these steps:
1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, duIl knife or scrape::
2. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the
outside
of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.
3. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
4. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
are of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarnl water.
Glass Surfaces
Glass should be cleaned often. CM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on
interior glass.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have
to be scraped off later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window.
an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.

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Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac
by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the
paint finish.
You can get GM-approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See ”Appearance Care
and Materials”
in the Index.)
Your Cadillac has a “basecoat/dearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the
colored basecoat. Always
use. waxes and polishes
that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat
paint
finish.
NOTICE:
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Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish
or leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road
oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,
can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on
painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces
to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted
surhces arc subject to aging, weather
and chemical
fallout that GIII td;c heir toll over a period
of years. You can help to kccp the pinl I‘inish looking
new by keeping
your- Cxlill;tc y~qcd or L.o\’ered
whenever possible.
Keep your wheels
clean usin: :l wl’l clcan (:loth with
mild soap and water.
Rime with clran water-. After
rinsing thoroughly.
dry with a soft clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
The surface
of these wheels is similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don’t
use strong sc~aps.
chemicals, abrasive polishes. abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes
on them because you could
damage the surface.
You may use chrome polish on
chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the
wheel, and buff
off immediately after application.
Don’t take your vehicle through
an automatic car wash
that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also damage
the surface of these wheels.

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Headlamps Composite Inner High Beam
....................... 9005
Outer
Low Beam ....................... 9006
Front Turn Signal
..................... 2357 NA
Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp ............. 2057
Engine Specifications
Displacement ......... 279 cubic inches (,4.565 cc)
Type
......................... 4.6 L DOHC V8
VIN Engine Code
SLS .................................... Y
STS .................................... 9
Horsepower
SLS ................... 275 (bhp) 0 5600 rpm
205 (kW) 0 5600 rpm
STS .................... 300 (bhp) @ 6000 rprn
224 (kW) 0 6000 rpm Torque
SLS .................. 300 (lb-ft) @ 4000 rpm
407 (N-rn) (n., 4000 rpm
STS .................. 29.5 ( 113-f’t I Cfa 4300 rprn
400 ( N.m 1 Cl: 4400 rpm
Firing Order ................... j...~..7-.~.-~-~-(~-fj -
Thermostat
Starts To Open . . 177- I8-tc F (8 1 -SS:’Cj
Capacities
Please refer to “Recommended F1 LI ids and
Lubricants” in your Maintenance Sched~rle bookie1
for more information.
Transaxle
(4T80-E) ............ 15 quarts ( 14.2 L)
Crankcase (Engine Oil with
Filter Change)
............. 7.0 quarts (6.62 L)
Engine Cooling System ....... 12.5 quarts ( 1 1.8 L)
Fuel Tank .................. 20 gallons (75.7 L)
R- 134a Refrigerant
............. 2.0 lbs. (0.9 1 kg)
6-64
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Vehicle Dimensions
Wheel Base .............. 111 inches (281.9 cm)
Length ................ 203. I inches (,5 18.3 cm)
Height .................. 54.5 inches (138.4 cm)
Width
.................. 74.2 inches ( 188.5 cm)
Front Tread
.............. 60.9 inches ( 154.6 cm)
Rear Tread
.............. 60.9 inches ( 154.6 cm)
Wbeel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft ( I40 Nan>)
Not a11 air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant.
be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re no: sure, ask your Cadillac dealer.
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Air Filter Element ............. AC Type A1096C
25096932
Fuel Filter Element ............ AC Type GF-580
25121468
Engine Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-58
250 14377
PCV Valve .................. AC Type CV-774C
06487779
Spark Plugs ................... AC Type 4 1-900
56 14236
Thermostat
.................... AC Type 13 1-66
3531407
Windshield Wiper Blade
(Pin Type) ................ -22 inches (56.5 cm)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Battery Saver .................................. 2-49
Exterior Lighting ............................. 2-Li.9
Inadvertent Power ............................ 2-5 1
BBB Auto Line ................................ 7-1 1
Better Business Bureau Mediation .................. 7- 11
Brake
Adjustment
.................................. 6-29
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-37
Parking ..................................... 2-28
PedalTravel ................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-30
System Warning Light ......................... 2-76
T~diier ...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock ....................... 2-32
Vacuum Problem Message ...................... 2-90
Wear ....................................... 6-29
Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7
Bra~ng ........................................3.- 6
Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2- 9
BTSI ......................................... .- 32
Fluid ....................................... 6-27
Brightness Control .............................. 3-49
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-31
c&u5ties and Specifications .................... 6-64
Carbon Monoxide .................... 2-33,4-39.3-35
Cassette Tape Player .................. 3- IO . 3- 147- 17
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-37
Cellular Telephone .............................. 3-6 I
Center Console Storage Area ...................... 7-58
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp . Bulb Replacement ... 6-34
Center Passenger Position ........................ i -30
Central Door Unlocking System .................... 2-4
Certification Label .............................. 4-31
Chains. Safety ................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire ................................... 6-45
Clmnst: Engine Oil
MesaLqc ...................... 2-90
Change Trans Fluid Message ...................... 2-90
Chang.ing a Flai Tire ............................. 5-26
Charpg System Indicator Light ................... 2-76
Check Brake Fluid Level Messuyc ................. 2-90
Check Cooiant Level Messagc ..................... 2-91
Check Fuel Gage Message ........................ ?-91
Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-91
Check Washer Fluid Messase ..................... 2-91
Checking Your Restraint System :.. .................. 1 . -43
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-52
Child Restraints ................................ 1-33
Securing in a Rear Outside Seiit Position ........... 1-34
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Posi:ion .......... 1-36
Securing in the Right Front Seat Pwirion .......... 1-38
Topstrap ................................... 1-34
V4her-e to Put ................................ 1-33
CHMSL ...................................... 6-34
Chrome Wheels . Cleaning ........................ 6-51
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-60
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-58
Cleaner.Air ................................... 6-14
Ckaning
Alummum or Chrome Wheels ................... 6-51
Fabric ................................. 6-46.6-47
lnside of Your Cadillac ........................ 6-46
Instrument
Panel ............................. 6-38
Leatlm ..................................... 6-48
Outside
of Your Cadillac ....................... 6-50
Glass ....................................... 6-49

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........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4- 3
Freeway .................................... 4-22
In
a Blizzard ................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
IntheRain
.................................. 4-18
Night
...................................... 4-1 6
On
Curves .................................. 4- 1 1
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-37
On
Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-24
On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-27
Throughwater
............................... 4-20
WetRoads
.................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
With s1 Trailer ................................ 4-36
DRL ......................................... 2-46
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Ecc ......................................... 3-2
Electrical Equipment . Adding ........... 2-22 . 3-26, 6-55
Electrochromic Dayh'ight Rearview Minor
..... 2-52, 2-53
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3-2
Electronic Level Control ......................... 4-32
Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-6
Engine
........................................ 6-9
Coolant
..................................... 6-21
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-23
Coolant Hot-Idle Engille Message ................ 2-51
Coolant Temperature Gage ..................... 2-80
Coolant Temperature Warning Light .............. 2-79
Electrical System ............................... 6-55
Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-58 Exhaust
..................................... 2-33
Identification
................................ 6-54
Misfire
.. Ease Off Gas Pedal Message ........... 2-92
Overheating ................................. 5-16
Running While Parked ......................... 2-34
Specifications
................................ 6-64
StartingYour
................................ 2-21
Engineoil .................................... 6-10
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives
................................... 6-13
Checking ................................... 6-11
Used
....................................... 6-14
What Kind
of Oil to Use ....................... 6-12
Whentochange .............................. 6-13
Engine Speed Limiter ............................ 2-74
English/Metric Display
.......................... 2-73
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust.Engine
................................ 2-33
Express-Down Window
........................... 2-35
Exterior Lighting
............................... - 7-10
E.xterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-49
Fabric Cleaning
.......................... 6-46.6-47
Fan Button
..................................... 3-2
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter.Air
..................................... 6-14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-51
Finish Damage
................................. 6-52
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-27
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-38
Flashers, Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flat Tire, Changing ............................. 5-26
FloorMats .................................... 2-62
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-63