brake fluid CADILLAC ELDORADO 1998 10.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Check In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
Because this operation can be
a little difficult, you may While pulling a trailer.
choose
to have this done at your Cadillac dealership To get the right reading, the fluid should be at
Service Department.
normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to
If
you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the 200°F (82°C to 93°C).
instructions here, or
you could get a false reading Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
on the dipstick.
(24 kmj when outside temperatures are above
50°F (10"Cj. If it's colder than 50°F (lO°C), you
may have to drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level if
you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
With the parlung brake applied, place the shift lever
engine running.
in PARK
(P).
With vour
foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever ihrough each gear range, pausing
for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK
(P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
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Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the
reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid
goes down to
an acceptable level during normal brake
lining wear. When new
linings are put in, the fluid level
goes back
up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out
of the brake system. If it is. you should have your brake
system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your
brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid
when your linings are
worn, then you’ll have too much
fluid when you get new brake linings.
You should add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
I A CAUTION:
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill
on the engine.
The fluid will burn if the engine
is hot enough. You or others could be burned,
and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid only when work
is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come
on. See “Brake System Warning
Light”
in the Index.
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When
you do need brake fluid. use only DOT-3
brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 ‘’ (GM Part
No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing
it. This will help keep
dirt from entering
the reservoir.
I A CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work
at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
NOTICE:
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0
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. 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. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind
of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4-7
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-21. 2-61
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-24
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-65
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3-3. 3-4
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 14
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-44
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-52
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-37
Antifreeze
................................ 6-22. 6-23
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-64. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-5
Anti-Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-33
Appearancecare
............................... 6-47
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-54
Apply Brake To Shift Message .................... 2-71
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.49. 2.X
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-3
Assist Handles
................................. 2-51
Astroroof
..................................... 2-52
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-3~
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-3:
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid ....................................... 6-1t
Operation
................................... 2-21
Overdrive
................................... 2-22
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-15
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-2
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-12
Battery
...................................... 6-31
Charging System Indicator Light
................. 2-62
Jump Starting ................................. 5-?
No Charge Message ........................... 2-72
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-1
Volts High Message ........................... 2-72
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-72
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-5

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Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-42
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-43
BBB Auto Line
................................ 7-1 1
Better Business Bureau Mediation .................. 7-1 1
Blizzard ...................................... 4-28
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-31
System Warning Light
......................... 2-62
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-28
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-72
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-17
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-42
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Parlung
..................................... 2-25
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Wear
....................................... 6-30
BTSI ......................................... 2-2 8
Capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-64
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.29.4.29. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player .................. 3- 12. 3. 15. 3.24
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-35 Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-5 1
Center Console Storage Area ...................... 2-49
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-29
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Chains.Tire
................................... 6-46
Change Engine Oil Message ...................... 2-72
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-72
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-62
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-73
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-73
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-73
Check
Gas Cap Message ......................... 2-73
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-73
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-73
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp
Bulb Replacement .... 6-36
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-53
Child Restraints
................................ 1-33
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-39
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-41
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-43
TopStrap
................................... 1-38
WheretoPut
................................ 1-37
CHMSL
...................................... 6-36
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-52
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-58
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-15
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Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-12
Care
....................................... 6-49
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-29
Children
.................................... 1-30
Driver Position ............................... 1 - 12
Extender .................................... 1-48
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 12
Incorrect Usage .................... I - 15, 1-46, 1-47
LapBelt
.................................... 1-29
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1- 12, 1-26
Larger Children
.............................. 1-45
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 - 1 1
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-26
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-7, 2-61
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-20
Smaller Children and Babies
............... 1-30, 1-32
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1 - 19
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-8
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-35
Safety Defects, Reporting
................... 7- 12, 7- 13
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-6
Reclining Front
............................... 1-4
Heated
...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-3
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-26
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
............... 1- I4
Seats Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Power
....................................... 1-2
Seat Controls
................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1.39. 1-4 1. 1-43
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-24
Security System
........................... 2.14. 2.16
Service
........................................ 6-2
A/C System Message
.......................... 2-76
Air Bag System Message
....................... 2-76
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-76
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7.13. 7. 14
Charging System Message ...................... 2-76
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-76
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-66
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-76
Idle System Message
.......................... 2-76
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7- 13. 7.14
Parts IdentificatiomLabel
....................... 6-55
Publications. Ordering .................... 7.13. 7.14
Ride System Message
......................... 2-76
Steering System Message
....................... 2-76
Transmission Message
......................... 2-76
Vehicle Soon Message
......................... 2-76
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 7.13. 7.14
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-25
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-52
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-26
Shift Lever
. Positions ............................ 2-21
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Service Stability System Message .................. 2-77
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Traction
.................................... 6-44
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-44
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-43
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-42
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-45
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-42
Top Speed Fuel
Off Message ...................... 2-78
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock
................................... 2-28
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32.6-64
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-32
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Traction
Control System
................................ 4-9
Control System
Warning Light .............. 2-64, 4-9
EngagedMessage
............................. 2-78
OffMessage
................................. 2-78
Ready Message
.............................. 2-78
Suspended Message
........................... 2-78
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-37
Driving with
................................. 4-36
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-38
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-35
Trailer Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
Weight
..................................... 3-33
Trans Fluid Reset Message ....................... 2-78
Transaxle Fluid Automatic
................................... 6-18
Transmission
Hot Idle Engine Message .............. 2-78
Transmitter. Universal
........................... 2-52
Transmitters. Remote Keyless Entry ................. 2-6
Transportation. Gold Key Courtesy
.................. 7-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-59
Trunk
Automatic
Pull-Down Feature ................... 2-12
LockRelease
................................ 2-10
Storage System
............................... 2-10
TrunkMounted CD Changer ...................... 3-28
TTYUsers
..................................... 7-4
Turn and Lane Change Signals
.................... 2-32
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-32
Turn Signal On Message .................... 2-32.2-78
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-32
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-37
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-41
OpenMessage
............................... 2-78
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-53
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-52
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