1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO warning light

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You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE
ENGINE message or an ENGINE OVERHEATED,
STOP ENGINE message
on the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
You will also hear a chime. There is also
an engine temperature warning light and/or gage
on the
instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light” or “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage”
in the Index.
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating
Mode
Should an overheated engine condition exist and the
message ENGINE OVERHEATED
STOP ENGINE is
displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates
firing groups
of four cylinders helps prevent engine
damage. In this mode, you will notice a loss in power and
engine performance. This operating mode allows
your vehicle to be driven to a safe place
in an
emergency; you may drive
up to 50 miles (80 km).
Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode
should be avoided.
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NOTICE:
After driving in the overheated engine protection
operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow
the engine to cool before attempting any repair.
The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair
the cause of coolant loss, change the oil and reset
the oil life indicator. See “Engine Oil, When to
Change”
in the Index.
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The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for
5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL’ extended life coolant.
J
The following explains your cooling system and
how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a
problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (1 29°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you
use only
DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to
the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sooner
-0 at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the
use
of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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Brake Fluid
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 wear. When new
linings are put in, the fluid level
goes back
up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out
of the brake system. If it is. you should have your brake
system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your
brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid
when your linings are
worn, then you’ll have too much
fluid when you get new brake linings.
You should add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
I A CAUTION:
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill
on the engine.
The fluid will burn if the engine
is hot enough. You or others could be burned,
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.
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Your vehicle 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).
I A CAUTION:
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.
NOTICE:
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 Section 7 of the
Maintenance Schedule booklet under Part
C “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections.”
Brake Pedal Travel
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.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4-7
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-21. 2-61
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-24
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-65
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3-3. 3-4
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 14
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-44
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-52
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-37
Antifreeze
................................ 6-22. 6-23
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-64. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-5
Anti-Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-33
Appearancecare
............................... 6-47
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-54
Apply Brake To Shift Message .................... 2-71
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.49. 2.X
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-3
Assist Handles
................................. 2-51
Astroroof
..................................... 2-52
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-3~
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-3:
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid ....................................... 6-1t
Operation
................................... 2-21
Overdrive
................................... 2-22
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-15
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-2
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-12
Battery
...................................... 6-31
Charging System Indicator Light
................. 2-62
Jump Starting ................................. 5-?
No Charge Message ........................... 2-72
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-1
Volts High Message ........................... 2-72
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-72
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-5

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Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-42
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-43
BBB Auto Line
................................ 7-1 1
Better Business Bureau Mediation .................. 7-1 1
Blizzard ...................................... 4-28
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-31
System Warning Light
......................... 2-62
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-28
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-72
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-17
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-42
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Parlung
..................................... 2-25
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Wear
....................................... 6-30
BTSI ......................................... 2-2 8
Capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-64
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.29.4.29. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player .................. 3- 12. 3. 15. 3.24
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-35 Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-5 1
Center Console Storage Area ...................... 2-49
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-29
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Chains.Tire
................................... 6-46
Change Engine Oil Message ...................... 2-72
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-72
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-62
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-73
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-73
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-73
Check
Gas Cap Message ......................... 2-73
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-73
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-73
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp
Bulb Replacement .... 6-36
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-53
Child Restraints
................................ 1-33
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-39
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-41
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-43
TopStrap
................................... 1-38
WheretoPut
................................ 1-37
CHMSL
...................................... 6-36
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-52
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-58
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-15
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Horn ......................................... 2-31
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator ................. 6- 15
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-9
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights ................... 2-62
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Ice Possible Message ........................... 2-75
Ignition Positions
............................... 2- 17
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-43
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
................... 2-5 1
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-39
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-56
Brightness Control
............................ 2-42
CleaningtheTop
............................. 6-49
Clusters
.................................... 2- 58
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-42
Jack. Tire
............................... 5.26. 5.27
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Keyless Entry System . Remote .................... 2-6
Keys .......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-55
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-55
Lamps ........................................ 2-39
Interior ..................................... 2-42
On Reminder ................................ 2-40
Panel
....................................... 2-42
Underhood
.................................. 6-11
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-27
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-42
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Leaving
Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.21. 2.61
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.64. . 4.7 _-
Brake System W&ing ......................... 2-62
Charging System Indicator ...................... 2-62
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-65
Oil Pressure ................................. 2-68
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-63
Safety Belt Reminder'
...................... 1-7.2-61
Service Engine
Soon .......................... 2-66
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-64. 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-5
Automatic Door ............................... 2-5
Door
........................................ 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Programmable Automatic Door
.............. 2-5 . 2-80
Trunk Release
................................ 2-10
LockAJnlock Confirmation
....................... 2-81
Low Refrigerant A/C Off Message ................. 2-75
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
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Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-12
Care
....................................... 6-49
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-29
Children
.................................... 1-30
Driver Position ............................... 1 - 12
Extender .................................... 1-48
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 12
Incorrect Usage .................... I - 15, 1-46, 1-47
LapBelt
.................................... 1-29
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1- 12, 1-26
Larger Children
.............................. 1-45
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 - 1 1
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-26
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-7, 2-61
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-20
Smaller Children and Babies
............... 1-30, 1-32
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1 - 19
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-8
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-35
Safety Defects, Reporting
................... 7- 12, 7- 13
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-6
Reclining Front
............................... 1-4
Heated
...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-3
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-26
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
............... 1- I4
Seats Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Power
....................................... 1-2
Seat Controls
................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1.39. 1-4 1. 1-43
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-24
Security System
........................... 2.14. 2.16
Service
........................................ 6-2
A/C System Message
.......................... 2-76
Air Bag System Message
....................... 2-76
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-76
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7.13. 7. 14
Charging System Message ...................... 2-76
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-76
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-66
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-76
Idle System Message
.......................... 2-76
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7- 13. 7.14
Parts IdentificatiomLabel
....................... 6-55
Publications. Ordering .................... 7.13. 7.14
Ride System Message
......................... 2-76
Steering System Message
....................... 2-76
Transmission Message
......................... 2-76
Vehicle Soon Message
......................... 2-76
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 Vehicle
........... 1-25
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-52
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-26
Shift Lever
. Positions ............................ 2-21
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Service Stability System Message .................. 2-77
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