check engine CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your
vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
wing to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won’t
work
and it could damage your vehicle.
TO JUMP START YOUR CADILLAC
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be
sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause
a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start
your Cadillac and
the bad grounding could damage the electrical
systems.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lamps that aren’t
needed and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries
as well as avoiding damage to any of the accessories.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If
they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be damaged.
Before
you connect the cables, here are some things you should know.
Positive (+ )will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-)
or a metal engine part. Don’t connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you’ll
get a
short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything
else until
it cools down.
A CAUTION
The coolant level
should be visible
inside
the surge tank
once the cap
has been
removed.
If it isn’t,
you may have a leak
in the radiator hoses,
heater
hoses, radiator,
water pump or
somewhere
else in the
cooling system.
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very
hot. Don’t
touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Don’t run the engine if there
is a leak. If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you
could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
I NOTICE:
Engine damage if you keep running your engine without coolant
isn’t covered
by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode”
in the Index.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on check to see if the electric
engine fans are running.
If the engine is overheating, both fans should be
running. If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I A CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger
compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop
or collision, loose equipment
could strike someone. Store all
these in the proper place.
COMPACT SPARE TIRE
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new,
it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It
should be 60
psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your
vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire
is correctly inflated.
The compact spare is made to perform well at posted
speed limits for distances up
to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish
your trip and have your full-size
tire repaired or replaced where you want.
Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. Your spare
will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it
again.
NOTICE:
Don’t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on the rails.
That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts
of
your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac. This
section begins with service and fuel information, and then
it shows how to
check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical
information about your vehicle, and a part devoted
to its appearance care.
SERWCE
Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy
with it. We hope
you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll
get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
We hope
you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts
have
one of these marks:
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Delco
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Gasolines for Cleaner Air
Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent
deposits from forming
in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep
your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly.
It’s good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air.
Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates. General Motors
recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials, such as
MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in
those parts
of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated
gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle
emissions. General Motors recommends that
you use reformulated
gasoline. By doing
so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts
of the country that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain
deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they have been
reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
FUELS IN FOmIGN COUNTMES
If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful,
your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can
corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s
oxygen sensor
will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that
wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell
us
where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
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General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation,
North American Export Sales
(NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECKING THINGS UNDER THE HOOD
Hood Release
To open the hood, first
pull the lever inside the
vehicle, located at the
lower
left side of the
instrument panel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fluid Usage Label
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Then go to the front of
the vehicle and lift the
secondary hood release
to open the hood.
The fluid usage label is a color coded label identifying the various fluids
used in your vehicle.
Colors represented on the label match the lettering or handle color
of the
fluid you want
to check.
0 GREEN: Engine Coolant
ORANGE: Power Steering Fluid
0 YELLOW: Engine Oil
0 RED: Transmission Fluid
0 WHITE: Brake Fluid
BLUE: Washer Fluid
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A CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear whcn the engine oil is
approximately a quart low. If the message is displayed, check the dipstick
level
and add oil as needed.
It's
a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order
to get
an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
Turn off the engine and
give the oil a few
minutes to drain back
into the
oil pan. If you
don't, the oil dipstick
might not
show the
actual level.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Check Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it
back
in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the
level.
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