cooling CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G User Guide

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Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water,
or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant
mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system
is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water
or the wrong mix, your engine could
get
too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOL@ coolant.
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In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
So
use the recommended coolant.
You can be burned if yoa Spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and
it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough.
Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap
when
the cooling system, including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is
no
longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise until
it first stops. (Don’t press
down while turning the pressure cap.)
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there is
still some pressure left.
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indicator.
A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will
display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) when
the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle
fluid needs to be changed or at each
100,080 miles
(160 080 km) interval, whichever occurs first. See your
Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information.
When this message appears, change the transaxle fluid
and reset the transaxle fluid life indicator as follows:
I. Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine.
2. Press and hold the OFF and rear defog buttons on the
climate control at the same time until the
TRANS
FLUID RESET message appears on the DHC.
The cooling s stern in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain
in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL‘ extended life coolant.
2
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.
A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
@ Give freezing protection down to -34” F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 OF (1 29°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
When adding coolant, it is important that you use
only DEX-COOL~ (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL@is added t~
the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant
will require change SOQWW 0- at
34b,8(Bo miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever CD~CUP’S first. Damage caused
of coolant other than
covered
by your new vehicle warranty.

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distilled) and
one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which
won’t damage aluminum
parts. If you use this mixture,
you
don’t need to add anything else.
A, CAUTION.: ..
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can
be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid Bike alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will.
YQW vehicle’s coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong
mix, your engine could
get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and
YOU or
others could
be burned. Use a 5W50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOE~ coolant.
If YSU use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and
be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors
QF additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The surge tank is located next to the engine block on the
passenger's side
of the engine.
The cooling system is under a lot
of pressure when it is
hot. If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message
appears on the
DIC, you will need to add coolant.
Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Never
turn the surge tank pressure cap =- even a
little -- when the engine and radiator are hot.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the full cold mark,
which is 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) below
the base
of the fill neck. Use a flashlight as necessary to
see into the
tank.
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If this message comes on, it means you're low on
engine
coolant.

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bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance $8 the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
A CAUTI m e
Putting a used wheel on your vehiclle is
dangerous. You can9t know how it9$ been used or
how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident. If you ave to repIace 8
wheel, use a new G original equipment wheel,
e 0
Use tire chains only where %e@ and only when
you must. Use only SAE Class “SS” type chains
that are the proper
size for pur tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten them ips
ssible with the ends securely
ive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer9s instructions. If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle,
stop and retighten
them.
If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving
too fast or spinning the wheels
with chains on will damage your vehicle.

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INADVERT
LAMPS
____~
IGN 1
WINDOWS
SEATS
Usage
Inadvertent Power Relay,
Interior Lamps
Fuse,
Cigarette Lighter- 1 Fuse
Headlamp Wash Relay (Export),
Headlamps FuseRelay,
High/Low
Beam Control Relay, Fog LampDRL
Fuse, Hazard Fuse, Mirror Fuse,
Inadvertent Power Relay, Right
and
Left High Beam Fuse, Right and Left
Low Beam Fuse, Stop Fuse,
Fog LampDRL Relays
Rear Ignition-1 Relay, Wiper Fuse,
Relay Ignition-
1 Fuse, Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Fuse,
Accessory Relay
Delayed Accessory Bus
(DAB) Relay
Horn Relay, Driver and Passenger
Lumbar IdOut Relays, Driver and
Passenger Up/Down Relays
I Fuse
I BATT 3
I BATT 2
I COOL ms
Usage
Steering Column Ignition Switch
Steering Column Ignition Switch
Front and Rear Ignition- 1 Relay,
Oxygen Sensor
1 and 2 Fuse, Fuel
Fuse, Cruise
Fuse, DRL Relay,
Front and
Rear Fog Lamp Relay,
Control Power Back-up Relay,
Ignition-
1 Fuse
Starter Relay and Solenoid,
Park/Rev Fuse,
Park Relay,
PCM Fuse,
AC Compressor
Fuse and Relay, Fan Relay
ABS Brake Modulator
Cooling Fan Relays
1 and 3
* Do not alter OBD I1 related fuses or circuit breakers.

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HAZARD
STOP
MIRROR
DIU
Usage
Electronic Flasher Module,
TumEIazard Switch, Right
and Left Front Turn Lamps,
Right
and Left Rear Turn Lamps,
Right and Left Repeater
Lamps
(Export), Cluster
Stoplarnp Switch, Centered
High-Mounted Stoplanlp
(CHMSL),
Turn Hazard Switch,
ABS Controller, Stepper Motor
Cruise Control, Right and Left
Rear Stoplamps (Export)
Inadvertent Power Relay, Left
Outside Rearview Mirror Switch,
ALDL, Memory Mirror Module
Dimmer Switch, Cluster
Daytime Running Lamps
(Dm)
Relay, Left and Right Low Beam
in
DRL Mode, DIU Switch
IGN 0 (ENG)*
ABS
IGN- 1
WIPERS
A/C COMP
A/C COMP
PCM (BAT)*
Usage
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Anti-Lock
Brake System
(ABS)/Traction Control System
Rear Ignition-1 Relay, Front
and
Rear Fog Lamp Relays, Control
Power Back-up,
DRL Relay
Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch
AC Compressor Relay, Cooling
Fan Relays 1,2, 3, Compressor
Clutch
AC Compressor
BCM

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Application
Headlamps Composite
Inner High Beam ....................... 9005
Outer
Low Beam ....................... 9006
Front Turn Signal ..................... 2357 NA
Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp ............. 2057
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) ... I156
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Engine Specifications
Type ......................... 4.4 L DOHC V8
VIN Engine Code
Eldorado
................................ Y
ETC .................................... 9
Displacement ......... 279 cubic inches (4 565 cc)
Horsepower Eldorado
............... 275 (bhp) @ 5600 rprn
ET&: ................... 300 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm
205 (kW) @ 5600 rpm
224 (kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque
Eldorado
. ......... 300 (Ib-ft) @ 4000 VIII
ETC .................. 295 (Ib-ft) @ 4400 rpm
Firing Order ................... 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
407
(N-m)
@ 4000 rpm
400 (Nem) @ 4400 rpm
Thermostat Starts To Open . . 177484°F (8I-85"C)
Capacities
Crankcase (Engine Oil with
Transaxle
(4T8O-E)
............ 15 quarts ( 14.2 L)
Filter Change) .............. 7.0 quarts (6.62 L)
Engine Cooling System ........ 12.5 quarts ( 1 1.8 Lj
Fuel Tank ................... 20 gallons (75.7 L)
R- 134a Refrigerant ............. 2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg)
Wheel Base ............... 108 inches (274.3 cm)
Length
................. 200.2 inches (508.6 cm)
Height..
................. 53.6 inches (136.2 cm)
Width
................... 75.5 inches (191.8 cm)
Front Tread
............... 60.9 inches (154.7 cm)
Rear Tread ............... 60.9 inches ( 154.7 cm)
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 Ib-ft ( 140 N-m)

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Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-5 1
Fabric
...................................... 6-47
Glass
....................................... 6-49
Inside
of Your Cadillac ........................ 6-46
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-48
Leather
..................................... 6-48
Outside of Your Cadillac
....................... 6-50
Speaker Covers .............................. 6-49
Special Problems
............................. 6-47
Stains
................................. 6-47. 6-48
Tires
....................................... 6-51
Vinyl ....................................... 6-48
Wheels ..................................... 6-51
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-50
WoodPanels
................................. 6-49
Climate Control Personalization
.................... 3-9
Climate Control. Steering Wheel Controls
............ 3-9
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Climate Control Panel
............................ 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc
Care ............................. 3-27
Cornpact Disc Player
............................ 3-21
Compact
Disc Player Errors ....................... 3-24
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-36
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-51
Console Shift Lever
............................. 2-29
Continuous Variable
- Real Time Damping ........... 2-91
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience
Net ............................... 2-56
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-55
Coolant ....................................... 6-21
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-21
Heater.
Engine
............................... 2-22
Cooling System ................................ 5-19
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-44
Cruise Control
................................. 2-39
Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-86
Cupholders
.................................... 2-56
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 7-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 7-2
CV-RTD (CV-RSS)
............................. 2-91
amage. Finish
............................... 6-52
Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-52
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-43
Dead Battery
................................... 5-4
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 7-12. 7-13
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
DIC
.......................................... 2-81
Digital
Control Buttons .......................... 2-81
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ............. 3- 13.3-16. 3-20
Central Unlocking System ....................... 2-4
MapPockets
................................. 2-55
OpenMessage
............................... 2-86
Driver Door Open Message ....................... 2-86
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-81
Door
Locks
....................................... 2-4