1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE automatic transmission fluid

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid
to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring
it to the proper level.
it doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one
pint
(0.5 L). DOH ’r ow@/!.
I NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON‘%I, because fluid with that label
is made especially for your automatic
transmission. Damage caused by fluid other
than DEXRON-111 i.s not covered
by your
new vehicle warranty.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under ‘(HOW to Check.“
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained. push the
dipstick back in all the way.
Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change
indicator-
A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will
display
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when
the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle
fluid needs
to be changed or at each 100,000 miles
(160 000 km) interval, whichever occurs first. See your
Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information.
When this message appears, change the transaxle fluid
and reset the
transaxle fluid life indicator as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine.
2. Press and hold the OFF and rear defog buttons on the
climate control at the
same time until the TRANS
FLUID RESET message appears on the DIC.
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Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-27
Security Override
............................... 2-1 8
Security System ................................ 2- I8
Service ........................................ 6-2
Air Bag System Message ....................... 2-93
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-93
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7- 13. 7- 14
Charging System Message ...................... 2-93
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-93
Emissions System Message
..................... 2-93
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-93
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-80
Fuel System Message .......................... 2-93
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-93
Ignition System Message
....................... 2-93
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7- 13.7-14
Parts Identification
Labcl ....................... 6-54
Publications . Ordering .................... 7- 13 . 7- 14
Ride Control Message ......................... 2-93
Steering System Message
....................... 2-93
Transmission Message ......................... 2-94
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications .............. 7- I 3 . 7- I4
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-26
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-52
Shift Lever Positions ............................ 2-30
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-24
Into PARK (P) ............................... 2-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1 - 14
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment ................ 1 - 14
A/C System A/C Compressor Off Message ......... 2-93
OutofPARK(P)
............................. 2-32
Signaling Turns ................................ 1 7-37
SIR .......................................... 1-21
Skidding ...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-26
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-36
SpeakerCovers.Cleaning ........................ 6-49
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-64
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance ............... 7-4
Speed Sensor Fault Message ...................... 2-93
Speedonlete
I- ................................... 2-72
Stability Engaged Message ....................... 2-94
Stability Reduced Message
....................... 2-94
Starting Disabled Due to Theft System Remove
Ignition
Key Message .......................... 2-94
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-21
Steam ........................................ 5-17
Steering
....................................... 4- IO
Column Shift Lever ........................... 2-30
In Emergencies ............................... 4-12
Magnasteer
lM ................................ 4-10
Power ...................................... 4-10
Tips ........................................ 4-11
Wheel Controls
.......................... 3-9, 3-26
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-36
Stop Engine - Engine Overheated Message .......... 2-94
Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message ............. 2-95
Storage Compartments ........................... 2-57
Stuck: In Sand . Mud . Ice or Snow .................. 5-37
Stains
. Cleaning ........................... 6-4T6-48
Storage . Vehicle ................................ 6-30
Sunvisors .................................... 2-60
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
.................. 2-58
Sunroof ....................................... 2-63
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint .................. 1-21

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Surge Tank. Coolant ............................. 5-21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-24
Tachometer
.................................. 2-73
Taillamps.
Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-34
Tdpe Player Care
............................... 3-27
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-61
Tenlpemture Button. Passenger's Side ................ 3-2
Temperature Controls
............................. 3-2
Theft
......................................... 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System
.................... 2- 16
Theft Security Override
.......................... 2- 18
Third Gear . Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-27
Time. Setting the
............................... 3- 10
TireLoading ................................... 4-30
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-43
... Symbols. Vehicle ................................ x111
Theft System ProbledCar May Not Restart Message . . 2-95
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. - 7-36
Tires ......................................... 6-37
BuyingNew
................................. 6-41
Chains
..................................... 6-45
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-26
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Inflation
.................................... 6-38
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-38
Traction
.................................... 6-42
Conlpact
Spare
............................... 5-36
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
Temperature
................................. 6-43
Treadwear ................................... 6-42
Uniform
Quality Grading ....................... 6-42
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-40
Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-43
When
It's Time for New ....................... 6-40
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message .................. 2-95
TopStrap
..................................... 1-34
TorqueLock
................................... 2-32
Torque . Wheel Nut ......................... 5-33.6-65
Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-32
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-9
Control System
................................ 4-9
Control System Warning Light .............. 2-78. 4-9
Engaged Message
............................. 2-95
Suspended Message
............................ 2-95
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-37
Driving with
................................. 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Tongue Weight ............................... 4-33
Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-35
Towing ..................................... 4-32
Turn Slgnals
................................. 1-37
Trans
Fluid Reset Message ....................... 2-95
Transaxle Fluid
. Automatic ....................... 6-17
Transmission Hot Message
....................... 2-95
Traction
OffMessage
................................. 2-95
Ready Message .............................. 2-95
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4- 38
Weight
..................................... 4-34