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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-21
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the cross
-hatched ar

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-22 How to Reset Transaxle Fluid 
Change Indicator
Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change
indicator. A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) w

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-23
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
radiat

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-24
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mixture, your
engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost wouldnt be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the mixture can
freeze and

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-25
The cooling system is under a lot of pressure when it is
hot. If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message
appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you
will need to add coolant.
CAUTION:
Turning the

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-26
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX
-COOL
coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the
engine is cool.
CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engi

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-27
Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid
reservoir and dipstick are
located next to the coolant
surge tank on the
passengers side of the
engine. For more
information on location, see
ªEngi

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-28
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturers instructions before use. If you will be
operating your vehicle in an area where the t