1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE brake fluid

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operating temperature, which is
180°F to 200°F (82°C
to 93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it's colder than 50°F ( 10°C), you may have
to drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level
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Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift
lever
in PARK (P).
With your
foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK
(P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then, without shutting
off the engine, follow these steps:
The transaxle fluid cap is
located next to the radiator
hose and below the air cleaner assembly on the
driver's side
of the engine.
Remove the
air cleaner assembly so you can reach the
transaxle
fluid cap. Turn the cap to the left to remove.
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or
paper towel.
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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 m-
I a Ch JTION:
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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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.
With the wrong kind of 1 id 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.
NOTICE:
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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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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4.7
Adaptive Seat Control
............................ 1-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25
How it Works ................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-22. 2-65
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Air Control. Climate Control Panel
.................. 3-2
Air Filter. Passenger Compartment
.................. 3-9
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 14
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna. Diversity .............................. 3-45
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-68. 4-7
Brakes ...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Anti-Theft. Radio .............................. 3-42
Adding Equipment
to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3 Appearance Care
............................... 6-50
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-52
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-53
Assist Straps
................................... 2-54
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-43
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-42
Audio Systems
................................. 3-11
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-23
Automatic Transaxle
Operation
................................... 2-21
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-19
Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Battery ...................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Not Charging Message ......................... 2-82
Saver Active Message
......................... 2-82
Voltage
Low Message ......................... 2-83
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
Charging System Indicator Light ................. 2-66
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry ............... 2-9
Voltage High Message
......................... 2-83
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Battery Saver
.................................. 2-44
Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-44
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-46
BBB Auto Line
................................ 7- 11
Better Business Bureau Mediation .................. 7-11
Blizzard
...................................... 4-27
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-31
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Parking
..................................... 2-25
Pedal Travel
................................. 6-3 1
Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-3 1
System Warning Light ......................... 2-67
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-28
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Brake Fluid. Check Message
...................... 2-83
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
BTSI
......................................... 2-28
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-17
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-44
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-34
Bussed Electrical Center
(BEC) .................... 6-60
Braking
........................................ 4-6
capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-66
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.29.4.28. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player
............. 3.11.3.16.3.20. 3.29
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-44 Cassette Tape Player Errors
........ 3.13.3.18.3.27. 3.36
CD Adapter Kits
............................... 3-41
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-54
Center Console Storage
Area ...................... 2-52
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp. Bulb Replacement
... 6-39
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Chains. Tire ................................... 6-49
Change Brake Pads Message
...................... 2-83
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-83
Changing a Flat
Tie ............................. 5-24
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-66
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-83
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-83
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-84
Check Gas Cap Message
......................... 2-84
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-84
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-84
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-56
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing in a Rear Seat Position
................. 1-40
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-42
TopStrap
................................... 1-39
WheretoPut
................................ 1-38
CHMSL
...................................... 6-39
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-55
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-53
Circuit Breakers
and Fuses ....................... 6-60
Cleaner.
Air ................................... 6-16
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Change Engine Oil Message
...................... 2-83
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First Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-24
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-33
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-24
FloorMats
.................................... 2-54
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-66
Fog Lamp Light
................................ 2-73
FogLamps
.................................... 2-42
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-5
FinishDamage
................................. 6-56
FrenchLanguageManual
........................... ii
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-11
CheckGageMessage
.......................... 2-84
FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-74
Front Turn Signal Lamps, Bulb Replacement
......... 6-39
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Door Lock Release
............................. 6-6
Filling a Portable Container
...................... 6-8
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Level Low Message
........................... 2-85
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-60
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-69
Tachometer
.................................. 2-64
Gas Cap, Check Message
......................... 2-84
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-21
Fuel
....................................... 2-74
GarmentHooks
................................ 2-54
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
GloveBox
.................................... 2-51 Gold Key Courtesy Transportation
.................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en Fransais ................................. 11 ..
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-34
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-40
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-34
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-33
OnReminder
................................ 2-41
Wiper Activated
.............................. 2-40
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Headlamps Suggested Message
.................... 2-85
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 7-4
Heated Seats
.................................... 1-4
Heating
........................................ 3-6
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-33
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-34
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release ...................................... 6-9
Hooks, Garment
................................ 2-54
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
................. 6-15
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
................... 3-10
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-67
Horn ......................................... 2-32
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
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Memory Seat. Mirrors and Steering Column
........... 1-3
Methanol
@ ...................................... 6-4
MiniDisc@ Player Errors
.................... 3- 19, 3-37
MiniDisc Player
......................... 3-16, 3-29
Mirrors
....................................... 2-46
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-50
Curbview Assist
.............................. 2-51
Heated
..................................... 2-50
Illuminated Visor Vanity
....................... 2-54
Memory Seat and Mirrors
....................... 1-3
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-50
MMT
......................................... 6-4
Model Reference
11
MountainRoads ................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-33
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview
......... 2-50
.. ..................................
Net,
Convenience .............................. 2-52
Neutral, Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-22
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2- 17
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
Odometer
.................................... 2-63
Odometer, Trip
................................. 2-63
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-12
Oil, Engine
.................................... 6-11
Oil Level, Check Message
........................ 2-84
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-89
Oil Life Indicator, How to Reset
................... 6-15
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-72
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine Message
............. 2-85 OnStar System
................................. 2-54
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-23
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-15
Owner Publications. Ordering
........... 7.13. 7. 14. 7.15
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-56
PARK
(P)
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ....... 5-15
ParadeDimming
............................... 2-45
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-21
Shifting Into
................................. 2-26
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-28
AtNight
.................................... 2-14
Brake
...................................... 2-25
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-67
Lots
....................................... 2-14
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-29
With a Trailer
................................ 4-37
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
................... 3-9
Passenger Door Ajar Message
..................... 2-85
Passing
...................................... 4-13
PASS-Key III
................................ 2-16
Power
Accessory, Retained
........................... 2-18
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-50
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-31
Windows and Other Power Options
............... 6-59
Parking
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob
................. 3-3

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................................ 4-8
Control System Warning Light
.............. 2.68. 4.9
EngagedMessage
............................. 2-88
OffMessage
................................. 2-88
ReadyMessage
.............................. 2-88
Suspended Message
........................... 2-88
Brakes
..................................... 4-35
DrivingonGrades
............................ 4-37
Drivingwith
................................. 4-35
Hitches
..................................... 4-34
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
PxkingonHills
.............................. 4-37
SafetyChains
................................ 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-33
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-34
Towing
..................................... 4-31
Weight
..................................... 4-33
Trailer
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
Transaxle Fluid. Automatic
....................... 6- 19
Transmission Hot Message
....................... 2-88
Transmitter. Universal
........................... 2-56
Transmitters. Remote Keyless
Entry ................. 2-7
Transportation. Gold Key Courtesy
.................. 7-8
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-63
TrUnk Lid Tie Down
................................ 2-11
Lock Release
................................ 2- 11
OpenMessage
............................... 2-88
Storage System
............................... 2-12 TTYUsers
..................................... 7-4
Turn and Lane Change Signals
.................... 2-33
TurnSignalOnChime
........................... 2-33
Turn Signal On Message
.................... 2.33. 2.88
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
................... 2-33
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-42
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-37
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-56
UnderhoodLamp
............................... 6-11
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-56
Valet Lock
................................... 2-16
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Dimensions
................................. 6-66
Identification Number
......................... 6-58
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Storage
..................................... 6-33
Vehicle Speed Limiter
........................... 2-64
Ventilation System
............................... 3-8
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-53
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warranty Information
............................ 7-12
Washer Fluid. Windshield
................... 2.36. 6.26
Washing
Your Vehicle ........................... 6-54
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-64
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