2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE engine oil

Engine Coolant Heater
Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant
heater.
A. Engine Oil Dipstick Location
B. Engine Coolant Heater Cord
C. Transaxle Dipstick/Fluid Fill LocationIn very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting
and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a
minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At
temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant
heater is not required.
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side
of the engine, behind the transaxle dipstick/fluid fill
location (C) and next to the engine.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
{CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord could overheat
and cause a fire. You could be seriously
injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will
not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be
damaged.How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you will be parking
your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice
for that particular area.
Automatic Transaxle Operation
There are several different
positions for the shift lever,
which is located on the
console between the seats.
PARK (P):This position locks the front wheels. It is the
best position to use when you start the engine
because your vehicle cannot move easily.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-9
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-16
Interior Lamps..............................................3-22
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-24
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-26
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-27
Climate Controls............................................3-28
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-28
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-33
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-34
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-35
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.....................3-36
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-36
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-37
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators.............3-37
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-38
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-41Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-41
Charging System Light..................................3-42
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator Light...........................................3-43
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-44
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-44
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-45
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-46
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-49
Security Light...............................................3-50
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-50
Lights On Reminder......................................3-50
Cruise Control Light......................................3-50
Fuel Gage...................................................3-51
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-52
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-52
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-55
Climate Controls and Radio System
Personalization..........................................3-62
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-63
Trip Computer................................................3-74
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-74
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Oil Pressure Light
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may
damage the engine. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Always follow the
maintenance schedule in this manual for changing
engine oil.This light tells you if there
could be a problem with
your engine oil pressure.
The light goes on when you turn your key to ON or
START. It goes off once you start your engine. That is a
check to be sure the light works. If it does not come
on, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you
if something goes wrong.
When the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil
is not flowing through your engine properly. You
could be low on oil and you might have some other
system problem.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
This display gives you the status of many of your
vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver
personalization features and warning/status messages.
All messages will appear in the DIC display, located
at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster.
DIC Controls and Displays
The Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons are located
to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument
panel, near the air outlets.
«INFOª(Information):Pressing this button up or
down will display the OUTSIDE TEMP, MILES RANGE,
MPG AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED, AVG
MPH, TIMER, BATTERY VOLTS, LF-RF-LR-RR TIRE
(If Equipped), ENGINE OIL LIFE, TRANS FLUID
LIFE, PHONE (Option) and FEATURE PROGRAMMING
and Blank Display.
INFO (Information) RESET:Pressing this button will
reset the MPG AVG, GAL FUEL USED, AVG MPH,
TIMER, ENGINE OIL LIFE and TRANS FLUID LIFE. For
more information about the trip odometer, see
Speedometer and Odometer on page 3-39.
•MPG AVG (Average Miles per Gallon):This
message shows the approximate fuel economy you
have averaged since the last time you reset the
value. To reset the MPG AVG (Average Fuel
Economy), press the INFO button to display the
MPG AVG then press and hold the INFO RESET
button until 0.0 MPG AVG is displayed.
•GAL (Gallons) FUEL USED:This message shows
how much fuel has been used since the last reset.
To learn how much fuel is used from a new
starting point, press the RESET button while the
GAL FUEL USED is displayed in the DIC.
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•AVG MPH (Average Miles per Hour):This
message shows the average speed you have
traveled at since the last time you reset the value.
To reset the value, press the INFO button to
display AVG MPH then press and hold the INFO
RESET button until 0.0 AVG MPH is displayed.
•TIMER:This feature is like a stopwatch, in that you
can clock the time it takes to get from one point to
another.
To operate, press the INFO button to display
TIMER. Each of the fields for the hours, minutes
and seconds are two numeric digits.
Once TIMER 00:00:00 is displayed, press the
ON/OFF button to start the timing feature. Press the
ON/OFF button again to stop it. If you will be starting
and stopping your vehicle, during a trip for instance,
the TIMER feature will automatically start timing
where it left off when you last stopped. To reset it,
press and hold the INFO RESET button until the
display reads TIMER 00:00:00. Press the INFO
button to exit from the TIMER display.
•ENGINE OIL LIFE:Press the INFO button to display
ENGINE OIL LIFE, then press and hold the INFO
RESET button until 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE is
displayed. (This only needs to be reset after you
have had the oil changed.)
•TRANSMISSION FLUID LIFE MONITOR:Under
normal conditions, the rate of deterioration of the
transmission fluid is slow. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4for proper fluid and change
intervals. To reset the transmission fluid life, press
the INFO button to display TRANS FLUID LIFE, then
press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100%
TRANS FLUID LIFE is displayed. (This only needs to
be reset after you have had the fluid changed.)
ON/OFF:Pressing this button turns the Personalization
Features on and off. (FEATURE PROGRAMMING must
be displayed on the DIC to begin actual programming.)
This button also starts and stops the timer.
OUTSIDE TEMP (Temperature):This message shows
the outside temperature. After this display has been on
the DIC for about five seconds, the words OUTSIDE
TEMP will disappear so that only the temperature
remains.
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CHANGE ENGINE OIL – 82:This means that the life
of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed
within 200 miles. After an oil change, the Oil Life
Indicator must be reset. SeeOil Life Indicator on
page 3-74. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID – 47:This message will
appear when it is time to change the transaxle fluid. See
Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for the proper
fluid and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID – 37:This message will
display if the ignition is in ON to inform the driver that
the brake fluid level is low. Have the brake system
serviced by a technician as soon as possible. SeeBrake
System Warning and Parking Brake Indicator Light on
page 3-43.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL – 2:This message will
appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have
the cooling system serviced by a technician as soon
as possible. SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-23.
CHECK FUEL GAGE – 50:This message will appear
when the fuel supply is less than 5 gallons (18.9 L)
and the display is turned off. A single chime will also
sound when this message is displayed.CHECK GAS CAP – 61:This message will appear if
the gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should
recheck your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly.
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 a grade. 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 checked 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 a few minutes and your vehicle is on a level
surface. Then check the dipstick and add oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
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ICE POSSIBLE – 13:This message appears when the
outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy
road conditions.
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR – 142:The left rear door is
open or ajar when this message appears. The ignition
must be in ON and the transaxle not in PARK (P) for this
message to display. A chime will sound if the vehicle’s
speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE – 35:If this
message appears while the engine is running, stop the
engine and do not operate it until the cause of low
oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine
can result. A multiple chime will sound when this
message is displayed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR – 141:The right front
passenger’s door is open or ajar when this message
appears. The ignition must be in ON and the transaxle
not in PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime
will sound if the vehicle’s speed is greater than
3 mph (5 km/h).
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR – 143:The right rear door
is open or ajar when this message appears. The
ignition must be in ON and the transaxle not in PARK (P)
for this message to display. A chime will sound if the
vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).SERVICE AC SYSTEM – 14:This message appears
when the electronic sensors that control the air
conditioning and heating systems are no longer working.
Have the climate control system serviced if you notice
a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE AIR BAG – 83:There is a problem with the
air bag system when this message appears. Let
only a qualified technician work on your vehicle. Have
your vehicle serviced by your dealership immediately.
SERVICE CHARGING SYS – 102:This message
will display when a problem with the charging system
has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at
your dealership.
SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS – 106:This message will
display if an electrical problem has occurred within
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition
switch. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM – 101:The Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within
the fuel system when this message appears. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealership.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL – 107:A problem with the
idle control has occurred when this message displays.
Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership.
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