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Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
1. Pull out the
dimtick and wiDe
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it with a clean rag
or paper towel.
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
COLD area
for a cold check
or
in the HOT area
or cross-hatched
area for a hot
check.
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Adding Coolant
Your cooling system when hot is under a lot of pressure. If the “LOW
COOLANT” light should appear, you need to add coolant. If it doesn’t
the coolant
is at the proper fill level.
To Check Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the base of the
filler neck.
To Add Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the surge tank, but only
when the engine is cool.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
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How To Check Power Steering Fluid
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap
and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the
fluid level on the dipstick.
When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the
“H” mark.
When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the
“C” mark.

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You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the
windows on the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levels should be above
“MIN.”
If they aren’t, have your brake system checked to see if there is a
leak.
After work is done
on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels
are above “MIN” and below the top
of each window.
What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as
Delco Supreme
ll@ (GM Part No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap
.before removing it.
NOTICE:
DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can damage your vehicle. Don’t
use it.
Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. 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.
Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill brake
fluid on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off immediately. See
“Appearance Care” in the Index.
Brake Wear
Your Cadillac has front-wheel disc brakes and rear drum 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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KEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBER WN)
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El lG6DW52PXRR700001 lGMl A
NATl
1 G 6 DW5 2'P X P R700001
1 = USA
MANUFACTURER
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= GENERAL MOTORS
I MAKE
6
= CADILLAC
CARLINE/SERIES
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DW = BROUGHAM
VIN BODY CODE
= BODY TYPE -
5 = 69 SEDAN 4DOOR/ 4 WINDOW NOTCHBACK
-7 PRODUCTION
SEQUENCE
NUMBER
- ASSEMBLY PLANT
R = ARLINGTON, TEXAS
MODEL YEAR
R = 1994
-. CHECK DIGIT
- ENGINE CODE
P = 5.7 LITER VB
- RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
2 - ACTIVE (MANUAL) BELTS WITH
DRIVER AND PASSENGERS INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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r_ This is the legal identifier for your CadillaciIt appears on a plate in the
front corner of the. instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it
if
you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the
certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help
you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts.
SERVICE PARTS IDENTD?ICATION LABEL
You’ll find this label on the underside of the trunk lid. It’s very helpful if
you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
0 your VIN,
the model designation,
0 paint information, and
a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
ADD-ON ELECTHCAL EQUIPMENT
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check
with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
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Mirrors, Rear Seat Vanity ............................ 124
Monitors, Lamp .................................... 119
Mountain Drivlng .................................. 194
Mobile Telephone, Adding A ..................... 152,311
MTBE In Gasoline ................................. 247
Mud, If You’re Stuck In ............................. 244
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“N (Neutral) Gear Position .......................... 92
New Vehicle “Break-In” .............................. 85
Night, Driving At ................................... 185
Night Vision ....................................... 186
Notices About Damage ................................ 2
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Occupant Restraint .................................. 20
Octane Required For Your Car ....................... 246
Odometer And Speedometer ......................... 131
Odometer, Trip .................................... 131
Off (Ignition Key Position) ............................ 86
Off Road Recovery ................................. 181
Oil Additives, Engine ............................... 260
Oi1,Engine ........................................ 254
Oil, What Kind of Oil to Use ......................... 257
Oil, When To Change Your Engine .................... 260
Oil Life Indicator. .................................. 145
OilQuality ........................................ 257
Oil Thickness (Viscosity) ............................ 258
Operating Record ....................... See Maint. Book
Operation In Foreign Countries
...................... 248
Outside Air ....................................... 146
Outside Temp ...................................... 147
Outside Mirrors .................................... 123
Overdrive, Automatic ................................ 92
Overheated, Engine ................................. 223
Owner Check & Services ................. See Maint. Book
Odometer
......................................... 131
P
“P”
(Park) Position .................................. 90
Paint S otting, Chemical ............................ 308
Parking On Hills ................................... 210
Park, S K ifting Into ................................... 96
Parking Brake ...................................... 94
Parking Over Thin s That Burn ........................ 99
Parking with a Trai f er ............................... 210
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Replacing Brake System Parts ........................ 276
Replacing Safety Belts
............................... 65
Replacing Tires
.................................... 295
Replacing Wheels
.................................. 298
Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving
................. 86
Restraint. Infant
.................................... 50
Restraint. Occupant ................................. 20
Restraint Systems. Checking Your ...................... 65
Restraints. Child
.................................... 50
Restraints. Head .................................... 11
Restraints. Larger Children ........................... 61
Reverse Gear Position
............................... 91
Road. Your Driving and the
.......................... 166
Roads. Hill and Mountain
........................... 194
Rocking Your Car Out Of Snow. Ice. Sand Or Mud
...... 244
Rotation. Tire
..................................... 294
Rotate. If You’re Stuck And Your Rear Wheels Can’t
..... 93
Run (Ignition Key Position)
........................... 86
Running Your Engine While Parked
................... 101
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Safety Belt Extender ................................. 65
Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 13’20
Safety Belt Replacement. Need For
.................... 65
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
..................... 38
Safety Belt Usage By Adults
........................... 20
Safety Belt Usage By Children
......................... 47
SafetyBelts
........................................ 13
Safety Belts. Center Front. Adult Passenger
.............. 39
Safety Belts. Center Rear Passenger’s Position
........... 41
Safety Belts. How To Wear Properly
.................... 20
Safety Belts. Cleaning
............................... 305
Safety Belts. Torn
.................................... 66
Safety Belts. Rear Seat
............................ 41. 42
Safety Belts. Replacing After A Crash
.................. 65
Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger
............... 39
Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone
..................... 13
Safety Belts. Why
To Wear ............................ 15
Safety Defects Safety Belts. Twisted
................................. 29
Safety Cautions
...................................... 1
Reporting to Canadian Gov’t ....... See Owner Assistance
Reporting to General Motors
....... See Owner Assistance
Reporting to U.S.Gov’t
............ See Owner Assistance
Safety Warnings
...................................... 1
Sand. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 244
Schedule I Maint
. Serv .................... See Maint . Book
Schedule I1 Maint
. Serv ................... See Maint . Book
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Schedule Maint . Serv., Explanation of ...... See Maint . Book
Seatback Recliner
.................................... 9
SeatBelt
........................................... 13
Seat. Memory
........................................ 8
Seat, Power
.......................................... 7
Seats
............................................... 6
Seat Controls
........................................ 6
Second Gear, When To Use
........................... 93
Securing A Child Restraint, Center Rear Seat
............ 54
Securing A Child Restraint, Rear Outside
............... 52
Securing A Child Restraint, Right Front Seat
............ 57
Security Lock, Rear Door
............................. 72
Selecting the Right Schedule
.............. See Maint . Book
Service and Appearance Care
........................ 245
Service Center Inspec
. & Serv .............. See Maint . Book
Service Engine Soon Light
........................... 142
Securing Owner
Manual Portfolio
...................... 73
Service Publication
.................. See Owner Assistance
Service Parts Identification Label
..................... 311
Service Station Checks
................... See Maint . Book
Setting The Clock
.................................. 163
Setting The Trip Odometer
.......................... 131
Sheet Metal Damage
................................ 307
Shift Lever, Positions Of
.............................. 90
Shifting Into Park
................................... 96
Shifting Out of Park
................................. 98
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
.................... 24
Signaling Turns
.................................... 105
Skidding
.......................................... 184
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On
........................ 198
Snow,
If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 199
Snow Or Ice, Driving On
............................ 197
Solvent-Type Cleaner On Fabric
...................... 303
Sound Equipment, Adding
....................... 152, 311
Sound System
...................................... 151
Spare Tire ..................................... 242, 243
Specifications
...................................... 319
Speedometer And Odometer
......................... 131
Stains, Removing ...................................... 303
Start (Ignition Key Position)
.......................... 86
Starting Your Engine
................................ 86
Starting Your Car If The Battery Is “Dead”
............. 214
Steering
........................................... 179
Steering. Power
..................................... 102
Servicing Your Cadillac With
Air gag System
............ 37
Smaller Children, Use Of Lap-Shoulder Belt
............. 48
Snowstorm, If You’re Caught In A Bad
................ 199
Sound System, How to Operate Your
.................. 153
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 223
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