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When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as
Delco Supreme
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sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap
before removing it.
NOTICE:
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 four-wheel disc 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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Treadweat
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r The treadwear grade is .a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested .under controlled -conditions on a specified
.government test course. .For example, a tire graded 150 would \
wear one
and a half
(I 1/2) times as well on the government course-as a tire graded
’ 100. The relative performance of tires depends uponthe .actual
conditions of.their use, however, and may depart significant@
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norm due to variationsin driving habits, service practices and differences
in rodd characteristics and climate.
.r Daction -A, B, C
t The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C. They
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet-pavement as measured under
controlled conditionson specified government test surfaces of asphalt
’ and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction p.erformance.
Warning: The traction. grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and doemot include cornering (turning)
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The temperature grades. are A (the. highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions.on a specified indoor laborato\
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test .wheel. Sustained
high tevperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire.life, and excessive temperature can lead to
- sudden tire failure. The.gradq C corresponds to a level of performance
1- which all passenger car tires mustmeet under the,Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades €3 and A represent higher levels of
performance on thelaboratory test wheel than the.minimum required\

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Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is. properly inflate.d and not overloaded. Excessive speed, unde\
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Remember, cledng prodm . , ?' .Can&e <, , , -'.. . .~. hazgg@gi, . --; ,y' can burst into flame.
if you strike a match'or gef them on a. hot part of the
vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a clQsed.space.
When you use anything from a container to clean your Cadillac, be sure
to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open
your doors
or windows when you're cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer' Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than others -- and they can all
damage your vehicle, too.
I NOTICE:
Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many
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Laundry Soap
Bleach
6 Reducing Agents

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other DOHC
V-8 engines. Engine systems are designed to remind the
driver when service is required.
An oil life index indicator monitors
ongoing operating conditions and reminds the driver when an oil change
is needed.
A low coolant warning message keeps track.of the level of this
vital fluid. Direct acting hydraulic tappets provide maintenance free zero
lash operation
of the 32 valves from idle to the 6500 rpm redline. The
camshafts are driven by
a two stage roller chain assembly which is
designed
to provide quiet maintenance free Operation. Platinum tipped
,spark plugs increase the replacement interval
to 100,000 miles.
The four valve per cylinder design provides more efficient engine
breathing which results in higher power than comparable
two valve
engines. The central location
of each spark plug ensures a fast and
complete burning of the fuel/air mixture. The induction system uses
smooth thermoplastic tubes to channel air into the cylinders. The
smoothness
of the tubes is equivalent to the elaborate port polishing
methods used for race car engines. Careful design using the shape and
length
of the tubes boosts horsepower by using sonic pressure waves
created by the motion
of the inlet valves to increase the amount of air
entering ,each cylinder.
The Northstar engine is also designed
to be very durable. The aluminum
block has cast-in-place iron cylinder liners for greater wear resistance.
High strength connecting rods support the free floating piston pins in
bronze bushings for superior high speed performance. The fillets
of the
nodular iron crankshaft undergo
a high pressure compression rolling
operation to improve their resistance to fatigue.
Quiet operation is enhanced by the use of special materials and designs.
The front cover of the engine is stamped from laminated steel which
damps out noise. Special cam cover gasket seals isolate valve train
operation.The fuel injectors are placed inside the induction system
housing
to eliminate- the clicking noise which is common to other fuel
injected engines.
The Northstar engine is designed to provide years of efficient. reliable.
satisfying operation.
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ELDORADO INDEX
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Acc (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 84
Accessory Power. Retained .......................... 311
Adding Brake Fluid
..................................... 272
Electrical Equipment ............................. 311
Engine Coolant ............................. 224. 262
Engine Oil ...................................... 253
Power Steering Fluid ............................. 267
Transaxle Fluid .................................. 262
Additives. Engine Oil ............................... 257
Adjustment. Brake ................................. 273
Adult Safety Belt Usage .............................. 20
Air Bag ............................................ 30
Air Cleaner ........................................ 258
Air Cleaner Replace ..................... See Maint . Book
Air Conditioner .................................... 151
Air Outlets ........................................ 150
Air System ........................................ 150
Alarm. How To Turn Off Theft ........................ 80
Alcohol. Driving Under The Influence Of .............. 171
Alcohol in Gasoline ................................. 243
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ......................... 305
AM Radio Reception ............................... 157
AM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 158
Antenna. Cleaning Radio ............................ 168
Antifreeze ........................................ 263
Anti-Lock Brakes .................................. 177
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............ 133. 177
Anti-Lockout Feature ................................ 71
Anti-Theft Tips ..................................... 79
Appearance Care .................................... 298
Arm. Wearing A Safety Belt Under Your ................ 28
Ashtrays .......................................... 126
Astroroof ......................................... 124
Automatic Air Conditioning System ................... 151
Automatic Door Lock ................................ 70
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement ...................... 285
AMAX@ ........... .- .............................. 158
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Automatic Tkansaxle
................................. 87
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................... 262
B
Baby Restraint ...................................... 47
Battery
........................................... 274
Battery Cables. Starting With
......................... 211
Battery Charge Light
............................... 135
Battery Power
Loss ................................. 275
Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch
............... 103. 105
Belt Lap
............................................ 44
Lap-Shoulder
..................................... 21
RearSeat
....................................... 40
Blizzard,
If You’re Caught In A ....................... 199
Block Heater, Engine
................................ 86
Blood Alcohol Level
................................ 171
Boat, Towing A
.................................... 201
Bose Sound Systems
................................ 164
Adjustment
..................................... 273
Fluid
.......................................... 272-
Master Cylinder
................................. 270
Parking
......................................... 92
Pedal Travel
.................................... 273
Brake System, Anti-Lock, Warning Light
............... 133
Brake System Warning Light
......................... 132
Brake Wear Indicators, Disc
......................... 272
Brakes, Anti-Lock
.................................. 177
Braking
........................................... 176
Braking in Emergencies
............................. 179
Braking
If Your Engine Stops ........................ 176
“Break-In”, New Vehicle
............................. 83
Break-In Schedule, When Towing A Trailer ............. 202
Bucklingup
........................................ 20
Bulb Chart
........................................ 317
Bulbs, Halogen, Removal
............................ 276
Bulbs, Taillight Replacement
......................... 280
Brake
Brakes, Trailer
..................................... 204
Bulbs, Turnsignal
.................................. 317
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Cables. Battery. Starting With ........................ 211
Camper. Towing
A .................................. 201
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................. 150
Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your .................... 167
Compact Disc Sound Systems ......................... 164
Compact Spare Tire ................................ 240
Computer That Shows Fuel Economy .................. 139
Console, Center ..................................... 76
Control Of A Vehicle ............................... 175
Control. Loss Of ................................... 184
Controls. Features And ............................... 66
Convenience Net .................................... 78
Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 123
Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............... 263
Coolant Heater. Engine .............................. 86
Coolant. Safety Warnings About ...................... 224
Cooling System .................................... 222
Cooling System Service ................... See Maint . Book
Cruise Control
..................................... 109
Cruise Control. Change Speed With ................... 111
Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 113
Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 112
Cruise Control. Turning Off .......................... 113
Curves. Driving On ................................. 180
Contents, Table Of ........ See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Damage
To Finish .................................. 306’
Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. 306
Damage Warnings .................................... 2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ............... 118
Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. 211
Defensive Driving .................................. 170
Defogger. Rear Window ............................. 154
Delco-Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys ........ 164
Delco Sound Systems ............................... 157
DEXRON IIE@ and DEXRON 111s .................. 262
Dimensions. Vehicle ................................ 328
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......................... 272
Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 258
DoorLocks ........................................ 68
Driver Information Center ........................... 140
Driver Information Center Messages .................. 142
Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 30
And the Road. Your .............................. 170
Defroster ......................................... 154
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Garage Door Opener 128 ................................
Gear Positions ...................................... 87
Gearshift Lever, Positions Of .......................... 87
Gasoline .......................................... 242
Gasoline Tank, Filling Your .......................... 247
Glass Cleaning ..................................... 304
GloveBox .......................................... 77
Graphic Symbols ..................................... 3
Guard Against Theft ................................. 79
Guide En Francais ....................... See Introduction
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Halogen Bulbs ..................................... 276
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 209
Headlight Bulb Removal ............................ 276
Headlight On Warning .............................. 115
Headlight Washer Fluid ............................. 269
Head Restraints ..................................... 11
Heated Front Seat Feature ............................ 10
Heated Windshield ................................. 156
Heater ............................................ 151
Heater. Engine Block ................................ 86
Heater. Engine Coolant .............................. 86
Height Adjuster. Shoulder Belt ........................ 23
High-Low Headlight Beam Switch .................... 103
Highway Hypnosis .................................. 193
HillandMountainRoads ............................ 194
Hills. Parking On ................................... 206
Holding A Baby In Your Car .......................... 47
Hood. Don't Open If You See Steam .................. 220
Hood. Opening The ................................ 250
Horn ............................................. 101
Hot Coolant. Warning Light For ...................... 134
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About ................... 224
How The Air Bag System Works ....................... 33
How To Obtain Roadside Service ........ See Roadside Sew .
How To Operate Your Sound System .................. 159
How To Use This Manual .............................. 1
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ..................... 20
Hydroplaning ...................................... 189
Halogen Headlight Bulb Removal ..................... 276
Headlight High-Low Beam .......................... 105
Headlight Washers ................................. 108
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Ice. If You're Stuck In ............................... 239
Identification Label. Service Parts ..................... 310
Identification Number. Vehicle ....................... 309
Idling Your Engine .................................. 97
If A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 229
Ignition Key Positions ................................ 83
Illuminated Entry System ............................. 71
Indicators. Warning. On Instrument Panel .............. 131
Infant Restraint ..................................... 49
Inflation. Tire Pressure .............................. 290
'Information Center. Driver .......................... 140
Information System On Instrument Panel .............. 142
Instrument Panel ................................... 128
Interior Cleaning ................................... 300
Interior Lights ..................................... 114
Introduction .............. See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Inflatable Restraint
Light
............................. 32
Inspection. Tire .................................... 292
Instrument Panel Warning Lights ..................... 131
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Jacking And Removing Flat Tire ...................... 230
Jump Starting ...................................... 211
Keys .............................................. 66
Keys. Ignition ....................................... 67
Keyless Entry. Remote ............................... 71
Kilometer Indicator ................................ 130
Label. Fluid Usage ................................. 251
Lamp Housings .................................... 276
Lane Change Indicator .............................. 104
LapBelt ........................................... 44
Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 21
Larger Children and Safety Belts ....................... 60
Leaking. Of Exhaust Into Your Car .................... 100
Leather. Cleaning .................................. 302
Leaving Your Vehicle ................................ 70
Light. Air Bag Readiness ............................. 32
Light. Battery Charge ............................... 135
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MTBE In Gasoline
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Mud.
If You’re Stuck In ............................. 239
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“N” (Neutral) Gear Position .......................... 90
Net. Convenience
................................... 78
New Vehicle “Break-Iny’ .............................. 78
Night. Driving At ................................... 185
Nightvision
....................................... 186
Notices About Damage
................................ 2
Occupant Restraint
.................................. 13
Octane Required For Your Car
....................... 242
Odometer
......................................... 131
Odometer And Speedometer
......................... 130
Odometer. Trip
.................................... 131
Off (Ignition Key Position) ............................ 83
Off Road Recovery
................................. 182
Oil. Engine
........................................ 252
Oil. When
To Change Your Engine .................... 257
Oil Thickness (Viscosity)
............................ 254
Operating Record
....................... See Maint . Book
Operation
in Foreign Countries., ...................... 244
Outside Air
....................................... 150
Outside Mirrors
................................ 122. 123
Overdrive, Automatic
................................ 90
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
......... 220
Overheated Engine, Warning Light For
................ 134
Owner Checks
& Services ................. See Maint . Book
Oil Life
Indicator
................................... 148
OilQuality
........................................ 256
“P” (Park) Position
.................................. 88
Paint Spotting. Chemical ............................ 307
Park. Shifting Into
................................... 94
Park. Shifting Out Of
................................ 97
Parking Over Things That Bum ........................ 98
Passing Another Vehicle ............................. 182
Pedal Travel. Brake
................................. 273
ParkPosition
....................................... 88
ParkingBrake ...................................... 92
PASS Key
TM (Personalized Automotive Security Sys) ...... 82
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