light CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G Repair Manual

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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
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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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Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well
as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your
transaxle back and forth, you
can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”
in the Index.
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
REVERSE (R)
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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Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is ready to advise if
you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
Your Cadillac has an “Oil Life Indicator.” This feature will let you know
when to change your oil and filter
-- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000
km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under severe
conditions, the indicator may come
on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km).
Never drive your vehicle more
than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months
without an oil change.
The system won’t detect dust in the oil.
So, if you drive in a dusty area, be
sure to change your oil every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the
CHANGE OIL
SOON light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life
Indicator when the
oil has been changed. For more information, see “Oil
Life Indicator” in the Index.
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE LEFT message by
pressing the INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the
RESET
button until the display shows “loo”. This resets the oil life index. The
message will remain off until the next
oil change is needed. The
percentage
of oil life remaining may be checked at any time by pressing
the INFORMATION button several times until the OIL LIFE LEFT
message appears. For more information on the
Oil Life Index feature, see
“Oil Life Index” in the Index.
Engine Coolant Heater
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in
very cold weather, 0°F (-18OC) or colder. If your vehicle has this option,
see “Engine Coolant Heater” 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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When your engine is cold, the coolant level shouId be at the proper fill
level, which is two and a half inches (60 mm) below the base of the fill
neck. Use a flashlight as necessary to see into the tank.
To Add Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the surge tank, but only
when the engine is cool.
When replacing
the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
SURGE TANK PRESSURE CAP
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NOTICE:
Your surge tank 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.
If your surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced an AC@ cap is
recommended.
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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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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in
costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied
or lightly applied. This does not mean something
is wrong
with your brakes.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if
there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could bc a sign of brake
trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your
brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have
to be
of top quality and work wcll together if the vehicle is to have really
good braking. Vehicles
we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them,
as your Cadillac does when it is new. When you replace
parts of your braking system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and
you have to have new ones put in -- be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer
work properly. For example,
if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle,
the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to
expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
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7. Turn your engine off.
Control to AUTO and let the engine idle for three minutes or more.
Now your computer is programmed.
EQUOGEN BULBS
EXTERIOR LAMP HOUSINGS
Your Cadillac's lamp housings are designed with small vents so moisture
will be removed when the lights are on or after driving for a short time. If
an excessive amount of moisture is present which does not clear, see your
Cadillac dealer for service.
HEmWP BULB REMOVXL,
The following procedure tells you how to remove the halogen headlamp
bulb. Follow either the
EXPORT or DOMESTIC illustration that best
describes your vehicle.
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CADILLAC
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or
leather with a clean, damp cloth.
Your Cadillac dealer has
two GM cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a
foam-type powdered cleaner. They
will clean normal spots and stains very
well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather.
Here are
some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft
brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use
them, don’t saturate the stained area.
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or
it will set.
Using Foam=Type Cleaner on Fabric
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Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section.
Mask surrounding trim
along stitch or
welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions
on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate
the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use
a sponge to remove the
suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth.
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