oil pressure CADILLAC ELDORADO 1996 10.G Owners Manual

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These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BAITERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
n
These symbols
have
to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e e3
TURN
FOG LAMPS
& 0
These symbols are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING F’J
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER HORN
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SPEAKER
cr
FUEL p3
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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 a
check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come on,
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 and you might have some other
system problem. Don’t
keep driving if the
oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire.
You or others could be burned.
Check your
oil as soon as possible and have your
-1 vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
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displayed to indicate that the suspension system
is not
operating properly. To correct this problem have your
vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your Cadillac dealership.
SPEED SENSOR FAULT - 109: A circuit problem
with the vehicle speed sensor will trigger this message
to appear. Have your Cadillac dealership service your
vehicle.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM
REMOVE IGNITION KEY
- 33: This message will
appear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key
11) senses that an improper ignition
key is being used to try to start the vehicle. Check the
ignition key for damage.
If it is damaged, it may need to
be replaced.
If you see no damage, clean the pellet
contacts with a soft cloth
or napkin. Remove the ignition
key and wait for the DIC to display WAIT
3 MINUTES.
The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and
change
the messages to WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT
1 MINUTE and then START CAR. When the START
CAR message is displayed, try again to start the engine.
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42: This
message will appear when the engine has overheated.
Stop and turn the engine
off immediately to avoid severe
engine damage. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35: If this
message appears while the engine is running, stop the
engine and do not operate
it until the cause of low oil
pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine
can result.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEMKAR MAY NOT
RESTART
- 34: This message means there is a problem
in the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key 11). A fault has been detected in the system
which means that the PASS-Key I1 system is disabled
and is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually
restarts however, you may want to take your vehicle to
a
proper service center before turning off the engine.
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF - 111: This message
will appear when the PCM senses that the maximum
speed for your Cadillac has been reached. The speed of
your vehicle will decrease several mph as the fuel
supply is cutoff. This allows your vehicle to stay in a
stable operating range.
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Reduce your speed according to your speedomete.r, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may te.nd to think you are going
slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s
work
-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip‘? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll
be ready and willing to help if you need
it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Wimid1icld Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blndes: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Eugilze Oil, Other- Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lmps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tiws: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip.
Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the
recommended pressure?
Weatlzer Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time
to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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you’ll see:
A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap
B. Electric Engine Fans
An electric fan under the hood can start up even
when the engine
is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
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If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling,
don’t do anything else until it cools down.
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First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains will clean off better with just
water and mild soap.
If you need to use
a solvent:
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0
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of
the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing to
a clean section of the cloth.
When you clean
a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent
a
cleaning ring.
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing
gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
a Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if
left on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon
as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner
will dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can
be removed as follows:
0
0
0
0
Carefully scrape off excess stain, the.n sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
If
a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
If
an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat the area with a water/baking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
cool water and allow to dry.
0 If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
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Use
warm water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
a
GM VinylLeather Cleaner or equivalent product.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinylbeather Cleaner
or equivalent product.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is
allowed to work into the finish,
it can harm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make
it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions. Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use
mild dish washing soap).
Dry the wood immediately
with a clean cloth.
Cleaning Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the
speaker won’t be damaged. Some spots and stains will
clean
off better with just water and mild soap. If
something gets
on one of them and you need to use a
solvent, follow these steps:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of
the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing to a clean section
of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
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The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth
of color, gloss retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it
clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use
liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or
that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on
the surface, or they could stain.
Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a
100% cotton towel to avoid
surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water
to enter your
vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac
by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the
paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and
Materials”
in the Index.) Your
Cadillac has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat
paint finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Cadillac garaged or covered
whenever possible.

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MIRROR
FOG/DRL
IGP
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CRANK
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Usage
Inadvertent Power Relay, Outside
Rearview Mirror, Data Line
Connector (DLC), Flash-to-Pass
Module
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
Relay (Domestic Only), Fog Lamp
Relay (Optional), Headlamp
Switch, Right and Left Front Fog
Lamps (Optional)
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Sensing and Diagnostic Module
Anti-Lock Brake System/Anti-Slip
Regulation-5 (ABS/ASR-5) Controller
Rear Ignition-
1 Relay, Front Fog
Lamp Relay, Rear Lamp Relay (Export), Controlled Power
Back-up Relay, DRL Relay
(Domestic Only) (SDM)
Fuse
WIPERS
OXY SEN2*
OXY SENl*
FUEL
PUMP*
INJ*
INJ*
CRUISE
DISTR*
PCM (IGN)*
Usage
Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch,
Cluster, Wiper Motor, Wiper Pump
02 Sensor Rear, Catalytic
Converter (CAT) Rear
02 Sensor
02 Sensor Front, CAT Front 02
Sensor
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator, PCM, Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Pump
Injectors
2, 3,5, 8
Injectors 1,4,6,7
Stepper Motor Cruise Control,
Park-Neutral Position Switch,
Back-up Lamps, Electrochromatic
Mirror, Brake-Transaxle Shift
Interlock (BTSI)
Electronic Ignition Control
PCM
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Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels
.................................. 4-29. 4-30
Certification/Tire
............................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-53
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-53
Lamps
........................................ 2-3c)
Interior ..................................... 2-43
On Reminder ................................ 2-40
Panel ....................................... 2-43
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-7
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-5
Level Control. Electronic ......................... 2-86
Lightsensor
................................... 2-42
Lighter
....................................... 2-52
Lights Air
Bag Readiness ....................... 1-22. 2-64
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-67? 4-6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-65
Charging System
............................. 2-65
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-69
Oil Pressure
................................. 2-72
Parking Brake Indicator ........................ 2-66
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-8. 2-64
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-69
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-68 . 4-0
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-26 Loading
Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Locks Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-5
Automatic Door ............................... 2-4
Door
........................................ 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Programmable Automatic Door
................... 2-5
Trunk Release
................................. 2-9
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-2
MAGNASTEER -b! ............................ 4-10
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-66
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-51
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-69
MapPocket
................................... 2-50
Matching Transmitter(s)
To Your Vehicle ............. 2-7
MaxiFuse/Relay Center
.......................... 6-58
Methanol
...................................... 6-3
Mirrors
....................................... 2-45
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-50
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview
......... 2-50
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview
......... 2-45. 2-46
Illuminated Visor Vanity
....................... 2-53
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-49
Monitored Systems
OK Message ................... 2-81
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-31