warning light CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G User Guide

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If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while
the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy
won’t be as good and your engine may not run
as smoothly. This
could lead
to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Engine Oil Warning Light (Canadian Only)
I This light tells you if
there could be a
problem with your
engine
oil pressure.
The light goes on when you turn your
key to RUN or START It goes off
once you start your engine. That’s just a check to be sure the light works.
If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if
something goes wrong.
When the light
comes on and stays on, it means that oil isn’t flowing
through your engine properly. You could be
low on oil or you might have
some other system problem.
I A CAUTION:
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. if you do, your
engine
can become so hot that hatches fire. You or others
could
be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
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This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears
immediately after starting,
it is possible that the generator can still
recharge the battery. The battery should recharge after driving a few miles
and the message should go out. If this message appears while driving or
after starting your vehicle and stays on, have
it checked immediately to
determine the cause
of this problem. To help the generator recharge the
battery quickly you can reduce the load on the electrical system by turning
off your accessories. You can monitor battery voltage on
the Driver
Information Center by toggling the
INFORMATION button. The normal
range
is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47
This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See
your maintenance schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change
intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37
This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir
fluid level is low. Check
the brake reservoir level and add as needed. Have
the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible.
If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that part.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 04
This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than four gallons
and your display is turned off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Avoid needless heavy braking. Some peoplc drive in spurts -- heavy
acceleration followed by heavy braking
-- rather than keeping pace with
traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may
not have time to cool between
hard stops.
Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy
braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following
distances,
you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake
life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t
pump your
brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If
your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will
use it when you brake. Oncc thc power assist is used up, it may take
longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your Cadillac has an advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent
a braking skid.
ANTI-
LOCK (@)
This light on the
instrument panel will
come on briefly when
you start your vehicle.
When
you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, you may hear a
momentary motor
or clicking noise. And you may even notice that your
brake pedal mows a little while this is going
on. This is the ABS system
testing itself.
If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the
anti-lock brake system
warning light will stay on.
See “Anti-Lock Brakc System Warning Light”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on
them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and
pay attention
to traffic signals.
Here are ways to increase your safety
in city driving:
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Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and
plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a
cross-country trip.
Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll
save time and energy. (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”)
Treat a green light
as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because
the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just
before you start to tnove, check both ways €or vehicles that have not
cleared the intersection or may be running the red light.
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Here are some tips for winter driving:
0 Have your
Cadillac in
good
shape for winter.
Be sure your
engine coolant mix
is correct.
You may want to
put winter
emergency
supplies in your
trunk.
Include an ice scraper,
a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield
washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel,
a
flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if
you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a
piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be
sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Press the button in to
make your front and rear turn signal lamps
flash
on and off.
A
HAZARD
The light on your
instrument panel will
flash indicating
that
the hazard warning
flashers are
on.
HAZARD A
5-2
Your hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed in
regardless
of the key position.

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The Driver Information Center will display either ENGINE COOLANT
HOT-IDLE ENGINE or
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATING.
In addition you will find the warning light about a hot engine on your
instrument panel on Canadian vehicles.
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Should a low coolant condition exist and the message STOP ENGINE
ENGINE OVERHEATING is displayed, an overheat protection mode
which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine
damage. This operating
mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe
place
in an emergency; you may drive up to 50 miles (80 km). Towing a
trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the “Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode,” to avoid engine damage, allow the engine
to cool before
attempting any repair. The engine oil may be severely degraded.
Change the oil and reset the
oil life indicator. See “Engine Oil,
When
to Change” in the Index.
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ENGINE COOLANT
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when
it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Cadillac
will:
Give freezing protection down to -34’F (-37OC).
0 Give boiling protection up to 262’F (128OC).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification 1825M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use
a recycled coolant conforming to GM
Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush and refill. Use GM
Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with any complete coolant flush and
refill. If you use this
mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.
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Remove the cap.
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The fluid level must be to the maximum fill line at the base of the neck as
shown.
When your brake fluid>$alis
to a low level, your brake warning light will
come
on. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index.
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Ashtrays ..................................... 2.67. 2.68
Assist Handles ..................................... 2-54
Astroroof. Express Open ............................ 2-64
Audio Systems ...................................... 3-9
Automatic Door Locks ............................... 2-5
Automatic Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 2-55
Automatic Overdrive Position. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-25
Automatic Pull-Down Feature ........................ 2-11
Automatic Transaxle ................................ 2-23
Chart .......................................... 6-72
Fluid ................................. 6.19.6.20. 6-22
Avg Mph Reset. Driver Information Center ............ 2-85
Battery ........................................... 6-33
Charge Light .................................... 2-75
No Charge Message .............................. 2-86
Power Loss ..................................... 6-33
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry ................. 2-9
Volts High Message .............................. 2-86
Volts Low Message .............................. 2-87
Warnings .................................... 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ..................... See Owner Assistance
Blizzard
........................................... 4-28
Brake
Adjustment
..................................... 6-32
Fluid. Adding ................................... 6-31
Master Cylinder ................................. 6-29
Parking ........................................ 2-27
Pedal Travel .................................... 6-32
System Parts. Replacing ........................... 6-32
System Warning Light ............................ 2-75
Trailer ......................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock .......................... 2-32
Wear .......................................... 6-31
Brakes. Anti-Lock ................................... 4-6
Braking ............................................ 4-5
Braking. In Emergencies .............................. 4-9
Break-Away Outside Mirror .............. .- ........... 2-61
“Break.1n”. New Vehicle ............................ 2-18
BTSI (Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock) .................. 2-32
Bulb Replacement
Center
High Mounted Stop Lamp .................. 6-40
Headlamps ..................................... 6-34
Taillamps ....................................... 6-38
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