warning CADILLAC DEVILLE 1997 7.G Owner's Guide

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After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE
LEFT message by pressing the INFORMATION (INFO)
button. Then press and hold the RESET (INFO RESET)
button until the display shows
“100.” This resets the
oil life index. The message will remain
off until the
next oil change
is needed. The percentage of oil life
remaining may be checked at any time by pressing
the
INFORMATION (INFO) button several times
until the
OIL LIFE LEFT message appears. For more
information on the Oil Life feature, see “Oil Life
Indicator” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay
on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring
it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing
of your used oil,
ask your dealer,
a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
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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) when
the powertrain computer determines
that the transaxle
fluid needs to be changed or at each
100,000 miles
(160 000 km) interval, whichever occurs first. When
this message appears, change the transaxle fluid and
reset
the transaxle fluid life indicator as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine.
2. Press and hold the OFF and rear defog buttons on the
climate control at the same time until the
TRANS
FLUID RESET message appears on the DIC.
Engine Coolant
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.
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.
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A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
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
-- 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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Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL@ coolant which
won’t damage aluminum
parts. If you use this mixture,
you don’t need to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant
mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could
get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Use a
50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOL@ coolant.
I NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
I NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
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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.
CAU-ION:
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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 Cadillac 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).
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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.
I 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 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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me following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The
grades
are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system
does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. The
treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B and
C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A
tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
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Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based '
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.

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The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which
all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades A and B represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
Cadillac dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
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NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when
you must. Use only
SAE Class “S” type chains
that are the proper size for your tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten them
as
tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the
chains contacting
your vehicle, stop and retighten
them.
If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast
or spinning the wheels
with chains on will damage your vehicle.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part
of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous
if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from
a container to clean your
Cadillac, be sure to follow
the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
And always open your doors or
windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
0 Gasoline
Benzene
0 Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
0 Lacquer Thinner
0 Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
Don’t use any
of these unless this manual says you can.
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
0 Laundry Soap
Bleach
0 Reducing Agents
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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4.7
NC
Off For Engine Protection Message ............. 2-89
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Cadillac ..... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-22
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-27
How it Works
................................ 1-24
Location
.................................... 1-24
Readiness Light
......................... 1.23. 2.75
Servicing
................................... 1-29
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-26
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-27
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-26
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
............................... 3-10
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-70
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent .......................... 2- 17
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-54
Analog Control Buttons
.......................... 2-87
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-32
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Air Control. Climate Control System ............. 3.3. 3.7
Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel
................ 3-6 Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.77. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-29
Appearancecare
............................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-57
Apply Brake To Shift Message
.................... 2-89
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.59. 2.60
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-61
Assist Handles
................................. 2-63
Astroroof
..................................... 2-64
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-31
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-30
Audio Systems
................................. 3-14
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-27
Automatic Transaxle ............................. 2-22
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Operation
................................... 2-25
Shifting
..................................... 2-25
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-22
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-15
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Jump Starting
................................. 5-4
No Charge Message
........................... 2-89
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
.............. 2- 11
Volts High Message ........................... 2-89
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-89
Warnings
................................ 5.4. 5.6
Battery Guard Storage ........................... 2-52
Battery Saver
.................................. 2-50
Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-50
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-52
BBB Auto Line ................................ 7-11
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................. 7- 11
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-29
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-27
Parking
..................................... 2-28
PedalTravel
................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
......................... 2-76
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-33
Wear
....................................... 6-29
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-90
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking
in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-Iny New Vehicle
.......................... 2-20
Brightness Control .............................. 2-50
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-3 1
BTSI ......................................... 2-33 Capacities
and Specifications
.................... 6-69
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.34.4.29. 4.36
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.17.3.20. 3.24
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-31
CeUularTelephone
.............................. 2-63
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-60
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp. Bulb Replacement
... 6-37
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Certification Label
.............................. 4-31
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-48
Change Engine Oil Message
...................... 2-90
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-90
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-25
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-75
Check Brake Fluid
Level Message ................. 2-90
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-90
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-90
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-90
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-91
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-56
Child Restraints
................................ 1-37
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
Where to Put
................................ 1-37
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-54
Cassette Tape Player Errors
............. 3.17. 3.20.
3-24
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
CHMSL
...................................... 6-37