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soon as possible. If the brake warning light is on, follow
the directions in that part.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 02: This message will
appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have
the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as
soon
as possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39: This message will
appear when the fuel supply
is less than four gallons
(15.2 L) and the display is turned off (digital clusters
only). A single chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of
the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on
a level surface.
A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message
may appear
if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil
level sensing system does not check for actual oil level
if the engine has been
off for a short period of time, and
the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running.
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears, and your
vehicle has been parked
on level ground with the engine
off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be
checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking
the oil level, be sure
the engine has been off for five
minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then
check the dipstick and add oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will
appear
for several seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will appear
for
a few seconds when you select a speed at which
to cruise.
DOOR OPEN - 141: The passenger’s door or rear
doors are open or ajar when this message appears. The
vehicle’s engine must be running and the transaxle not
in PARK
(P) for this message to display, A chime will
also sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph (8.1 km/h).
DRIVER DOOR OPEN - 140: This message will
display when the vehicle
is being shifted out of
PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that
the driver’s door
is open or ajar. A chime will also
sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph (8.1 kdh).
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature
is over 248°F ( 126°C). To avoid added
strain
on a hot engine turn off the climate control
system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle
until it cools
down or the message is removed.
If it does not cool
down, turn off the engine and have it serviced before
driving it again. Severe engine damage can result
ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:
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Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac. This section begins with servicc and fucl information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also
technical in1i)m;ttion about your
vehicle, and
a part devoted to its appearance care.
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Se.rvice
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Ais Cleaner
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Cadillac
Care
of Safety Belts
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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Cleaning thc Oulside of thc b’indshield and
Wiper Blades
Weatherstrips Cleaning the Outside
of Your Cadillac
Cleaning Aluminum or
Chrome Wheels
(If Equipped)
Cleanink Tires
Sheet Metal Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Chemical Paint Spotting
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts

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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

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FogLamps .................................... 2-47
Foreign Countries . Fuel ........................... 6-4
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FrontTowing ............................. 5-10. 512
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
DataPanel .................................. 2-84
Door Lock Release
............................. 6-5
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-83
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Level
Low Message ........................... 2-92
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-58
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Front Turn Signal Lamps . Bulb Replacement ......... 6-33
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-80
Tachometer
.................................. 2-73
GarmentHooks
................................ 2-62
Gear Positions
. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-24
GloveBox
.................................... 2-57
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-31
Guide en FranGais 11
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-31
Handles, Assist ................................. 3-62
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-45
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-3 1
HigNLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-37
Fuel ....................................... 2-83
CAWR ....................................... 4-31
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GVWR ....................................... 4-31
On Reminder ................................ 2-45
Suggested Message ...................... 2-46.3-;+ <- :
Wiper Activated ................................ 7-4<
Wiring 6-33
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 7-4
Heatedseats .................................... 1-4
Heating ........................................ J-/ 9-
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-37
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches . Trailer ................................. 4-35
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-7
Release ...................................... 6-8
Hooks, Garment
................................ 2-62
Horn ......................................... 2-36
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator ................. 6-14
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-9
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights ................... 2-76
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Hydroplaning .................................. 4-20
Ice Possible Message
........................... 2-92
Ignition Positions ............................... 2-20
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-50
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
.................... 2-61
Inflation
. Tire .................................. 6-38
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-68
Brightness Control ............................ 1 3-45
Cleaning the Top ............................. 6-48
Clusters
............................... 2-70.2-71,
Interior
Lamps ................................. 2-49
Jack . Tire .................................... 5-29
Jump Starting ................................... 5-4