CADILLAC SEVILLE 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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I A CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.
~ 0 Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, and the proper replacement
parts and tools before
you attempt any
vehicle maintenance task.
0 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. At a minimum,
it should meet specifications
ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93
in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been
developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) for better vehicle performance
and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA
specification could provide improved driveability and
emission control system protection compared to
other gasolines.
Be sure the posted octane for premium is at leasf
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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
a lower octane -- as low as 87 -- if heavy
knocking does not occur.) If you’re
using 91 or higher
octane unleaded gasoline and you still hear heavy
knocking, your engine needs service.
If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (indicated on the underhood tune-up label),
it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications. If such fuels are not available
in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily
on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle
may fail a smog-check
test. If this occurs, return to your
authorized Cadillac dealer for diagnosis to determine the
cause of failure. In the event it
is determined that the
cause
of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs
may not be covered by your warranty.
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In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing
additive called
MMT. If you use such fuels, your
emission control system performance may deteriorate
and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument
panel may turn
on. If this happens, return to your
authorized Cadillac dealer for service.
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to
contain additives that will help prevent deposits from
forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your
emission control system to function properly. Therefore,
you should
not have to add anything to the fuel. In
addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such
as ethers
and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be
available in your area to help clean the air. General
Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they
comply with the specifications described earlier.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol.
Don’t use it. It can corrode
metal parts in your fuel system and
also damage
plastic and rubber
parts. That damage wouldn’t
be covered under your warranty.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel may
b.e hard
to find. Never use leaded gasoline or
any other fuel not
recommended in the previous text
on fuel. Costly repairs
caused by use
of improper fuel 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 Overseas Distribution Corporation
North American Export Sales (NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LlH 8P7

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Filling Your Tank
The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver's side of
your vehicle.
A CAUTION:
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 fuel door release is
located
on the optional full
console and on the Keyless
Entry transmitter. If .your
vehicle
is not equipped with
the full console, then
you
must use the transmitter to
open the fuel door.
I An alternate fuel door
~ release is located inside of
~ the trunk on the left hand
side. Pull it to release the
fuel
door.
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Hang the cap inside the fuel door while refueling.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
I A CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself 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.
Be careful not
to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside
of Your Cadillac” in the Index.
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you hear at least three clicks. Make sure you fully install
the
cap.
I NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit
or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
Checking Things Under the Hood
A CAUTION:
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An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine
is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
A CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start
a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids,
and plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned.
Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will
burn onto a hot engine.
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Hood Release
Pull the lever inside the
vehicle to open the hood.
It
is located on the lower left
side of the instrument panel.
Then go
to the front of the vehicle and find the
secondary
hood release which is located above the front
grille. Lift up on the release lever
as you raise the hood.

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A. Battery D. Oil Fill Location G. Transaxle Dipstick/Fill
B. Coolant Fill Location
E. Engine Oil Dipstick Location H. Air Cleaner
C. Power Steering Fluid E Brake Master Cylinder I. Windshield Washer Fluid
Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then
pull the hood down and close it firmly.
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A CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when 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. The
engine oil dipstick is
located behind the radiator
on the
driver's side of the
engine. The black .handle
says
ENGINE OIL on it.
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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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.
When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need
to add some oil.
But you must use the right kind. This
part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase
capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in
the Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
mark
that shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
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behind the radiator on the
passenger’s side
of the
engine. Turn the cap
counterclockwise to remove.
Just
fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the
proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re throtlgh. Oils recommended for
your vehicle
can be identified by
looking for the “Starburst” symbol.
This symbol
indicates that the oil
has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute
(APT). Do not use any oil which
does not carry this Starburst symbol.
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be sure you use oil that has
the Starburst symbol on the front
of the oil container. If
you
have your oil changed
for you, be sure the oil
put into your engine is
American Petroleum
Institute certified for
gasoline engines.
You should also
use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle,
as shown in the following chart:
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