engine overheat CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G User Guide

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If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem
may not be
too serious. Sonletimes the engine can get a little too hot
when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
0 Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
or so:
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
try this for a minute
2. Dial temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to
window, as necessary.
thi highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or
THIRD (3).
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,
drive slower for about
10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on,
you can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
If there’s still no sign
of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three
minutes
while you‘re parked, to see if the warning stops. But then, if you
still have the warning, turx off the cwgillc alzdgct c‘wyouc out of [he vehicle
until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away.
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Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't
covered
by your warranty.
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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You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the coolant recovery tank,
but be sure
the cooling system is cool before you do it.
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RADIATOR .PRESSURE CAP
NOTICE:
Your radiator pressure cap is a 15 psi (105 kpa) pressure-type
cap and must be tightly installed
to prevent coolant loss and
possible engine damage from overheating.
Be sure the arrows
on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler
neck.
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DEVILLE INDEX
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A/C Overheat-A/C Off Message ...................... 2-87
Accessory Power. Retained .......................... 6-61
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Automatic Transaxle
Fluid ........................ 6-19
Brake Fluid ................................ 6.26. 6.27
Engine Coolant ................................. 6-21
Engine Oil ...................................... 6-11
Power Steering Fluid ............................. 6-24
Sound Equipment ............................... 3-22
Windshield Washer Fluid .................... 2.43. 6.25
Adjuster. Seat ...................................... 1-2
Air Bag ........................................... 1-21
How Does It Restrain ............................ 1-26
How It Works ................................... 1-24
Location ....................................... 1-25
Readiness Light ............................ 1.23. 2.76
Servicing ....................................... 1-28
What Makes It Inflate ............................ 1-26
What Will You See After It Inflates ................. 1-26
When Should It Inflate ........................... 1-25
Air Cleaner ....................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning .................................... 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ........................ 6-74
Air Outlets ......................................... 3-1
Alarm. Theft Deterrent System ....................... 2-17
Alignment and Balance. Tires ........................ 6-45
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ......................... 6-55
AM Radio ......................................... 3-8
Antenna. Care ..................................... 3-24
Antifreeze ........................................ 6-20
Anti-Lock Brakes ................................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............ 2.78. 4.7
Anti-Lockout Feature ................................ 2-7
Appearance Care ................................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials Chart ..................... 6-58
Apply Brake to Shift Message ........................ 2-87
Electrical Equipment .................... 2.23.3.22. 6-61
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Door Central Unlocking System
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Locks ........................................... 2-3
Driver Information Center .................. 2.84.2.85. 2.87
Driver Position ..................................... 1-11
Driving On Grades. with a Trailer ..................... 4-40
Driving
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Night ....................................... 4-16
City ........................................... 4-21
Defensive ....................................... 4-1
Drunken ........................................ 4-2
Freeway ........................................ 4-22
In a Blizzard .................................... 4-30
In the Rain ..................................... 4-18
On Curves ...................................... 4-11
On Hill and Mountain Roads ...................... 4-25
On Snow and Ice ................................ 4-28
Winter ......................................... 4-27
With a Trailer ................................... 4-39
Through Deep Standing Water ..................... 2-23
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Electrical Equipment. Adding ............... 2.23.3.22. 6-61
Electrical Systems Chart ............................. 6-73
Electrochromic Rearview Mirror ...................... 2-59
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) ..................... 3-2
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................ 3-6
Features ........................................ 3-4
Electronic Level Control ............................ 2-95
Emission Control Systems Chart ...................... 6-73
EnglMet Button. Driver Information Center ............ 2-86
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ..................... 6-62
Engine Coolant .................................... 6-20
Heater .................................... 2.24. 6.15
Hot Message .................................... 2-89
Cooling System Chart ............................ 6-72
Exhaust ........................................ 2-34
Hot-A/C Compressor Off Message ................. 2-90
Identification ................................... 6-60
Lubrication System Chart ......................... 6-72
Overheating .................................... 5-11
Running It While You’re Parked ................... 2-35
Specifications ................................... 6-71
Starting ........................................ 2-22
Temperature Warning Light ....................... 2-79
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Loss of Control .................................... 4-15
Low Oil Level Message ............................. 2-89
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Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts
........................ 6-75
Underbody ..................................... 6-56
When Trailer Towing ............................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) . 2-80
Manual Seatback Recliner ............................ 1-2
Mats. Floor ........................................ 2-63
MaxiFuse 1M /Relay Center ............................ 6-63
Methanol (In Fuel) .................................. 6-3
Mirrors ........................................... 2-57
Automatic Rearview ............................. 2-57
Break-Away Outside ............................. 2-63
Convex Outside ................................. 2-63
Heated Outside Rearview ..................... 2.62, 3-6
Power .......................................... 2-62
Vanity ......................................... 2-66
Mpg Avg Reset. Driver Information Center ............. 2-86
MTBE (In Fuel) .................................... 6-3
Electrochromic Rearview with Compass ............. 2-59
Net. Convenience .................................. 2-64
Neutral (N) Position. Automatic Transaxle .............. 2-26
New Vehicle “Break-In” ............................. 2-20
Night Vision ....................................... 4-17
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Odometer ......................................... 2-74
Off-Road Recovery ................................. 4-13
Oil
Engine
......................................... 6-10
Life Indicator ................................... 2-94
Life Left Reset. Driver Information Center ..... 2.86. 6.15
Ordering. Owner Publications ......... See Owner Assistance
Outlets. Rear
....................................... 3-7
Outside Air ........................................ 3-1
Overdrive (a) Position. Automatic Transaxle ........... 2-27
Overheated Engine ................................. 5-11
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Starting Disabled Message ........................... 2-90
Starting Your Engine ............................... 2-22
Steam. If Coming From Your Engine .................. 5-12
Steering .......................................... 4-10
Column Shift Lever .............................. 2-31
In Emergencies .................................. 4-12
Power .......................................... 4-10
Speed Sensitive .................................. 2-93
Tips ........................................... 4-11
Wheel. Tilts ..................................... 2-38
Stop Engine Engine Overheated Message .............. 2-91
Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message ................ 2-91
Storage. Of Your Vehicle ............................ 6-30
Stuck. If You Are ................................... 5-34
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) ............... 1-21
Suspension. Speed Sensitive .......................... 2-93
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Taillamps. Bulb Replacement ......................... 6-35
Taillamps Monitor. Rear ............................. 2-56
Tape Player Care ................................... 3-23
Temperature ........................................ 3-3
Theft ............................................. 2-16
Theft Deterrent Alarm System ....................... 2-17
Theft System Problem/Car May Not Restart Message .... 2-91
Thermostat ........................................ 6-23
Third (3) Position. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-28
Tighten Torque Chart ............................... 6-74
Tilt Steering Wheel ................................. 2-38
Time. Setting the .................................... 3-9
Timer Button. Driver Information Center .............. 2-85
Tire Chains ........................................ 6-47
Tire Loading ...................................... 4-32
Tires ............................................. 6-38
Alignment and Balance ........................... 6-45
Buying New ..................................... 6-43
Changing a Flat ................................. 5-24
Inflation ....................................... 6-39
Inspection and Rotation .......................... 6-41
Spare. Compact ................................. 5-33
Temperature .................................... 6-44
Traction ........................................ 6-44
Treadwear ...................................... 6-44
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