CADILLAC SEVILLE 1993 4.G Owners Manual

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rotating the wheel
wrench
counterclockwise.
Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a
criss-cross sequence as shown. Lower the jack
completely.
1 A CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can
cause the wheel to become loose and even come
off. This could
lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If you
have to replace them, be sure to get the right kind.
Stop somewhere
as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened
with a torque wrench to 140 Nm (100 ft.lbs.).
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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). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000
miles (5000 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.
Your anti-lock brake system warning light may come on when you are
driving with a compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.
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Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle.
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And don’t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires.
They won’t
fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together.
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Storing a jack, a tire, or oth’er equipment in the pagsenger
compartment
of the vehicle could cause iqjury. In a sudden stop
or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all
these in the proper place.
The flat tire should be placed in the spare tire well.
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SNOW
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels.
The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when
you’re stuck,
but you must use caution.
I A CAUTION
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and you
or others could be injured.
And, the transaxle or other parts of
the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment
fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the
wheels
as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above 35 mph
(55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer.
Rocking your vehicle to get it
out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area
around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between “R”
(Reverse) and
a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Release the accelerator pedal while
you shift, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal when the transaxle
is in gear. If that doesn’t get you out
after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be
towed out,
see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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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 section devoted to its appearance
care.
Doing Your Own Service Work
If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the
proper Cadillac Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to
service your Cadillac than this manual can.
To order the proper service
manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and
the date
of any service work you perform. See “Maintenance Record” in
the Index.
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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:
~ GM
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You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle
without knowing enough about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the
proper replacement parts and tools before
you attempt any
vehicle maintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners.
“English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused.
If
you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off.
You could be hurt.
FUEL
Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher. It should
meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in
Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives,
so you should not
have
to add anything to the fuel.
In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you get the right kind of
gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see “UNLEADED” right on the pump. And
only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler neck.
Be sure the posted octane
is at least 91. If the octane is less than 91, you
may get
a heavy knocking noise when you drive. (In an emergency, you
may be able to use
lower octane -- as low as 87 -- if heavy knocking does
not occur.) If you’re using 91 or higher octane unleaded gas and you still
get heavy knocking, your engine needs service.
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What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen, such as
MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that
is no more than 15%
MTBE is fine for your car.
Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that is no more
than
10% ethanol is fine for your car.
Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol.
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
Your
use of gasoline with detergent 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.
Ivlany gasolines are now blended with materials called 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
detergents and oxygenates, and
if they have been reformulated to reduce
ve
hide emissions.
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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
4. $8. 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).
General Motors
of Canada Ltd.
International Export Sales
PO. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7N1, Canada
FILLING YOUR TANK
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Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that
can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline
or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
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The cap is behind a hinged door on
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the left side of your vehicle.
The release button
is
in the glove box.
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Or you can use the
manual door release
override in the trunk.
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7 While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel
door.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (ccruntcrclwkuiw).
A CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on you and then something ignites it, you
could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you
if you
open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if
your tank
is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open
the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop.
Then unscrew the cap all the way.
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear a
clicking noise.
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