oil dipstick CADILLAC ELDORADO 1998 10.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL - 37: This message
will display if the ignition is in
RUN to inform the
driver that the brake fluid level is low. Check the brake
reservoir level and add fluid as needed. Have the brake
system serviced by a technician as soon as possible. If
the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in
that part.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 2: This message will
appear when there is a low level
of engine coolant.
Have
the cooling system serviced by a technician as
soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL GAUGE - 39: This message will
appear when the fuel supply is less than
4 gallons
( 15.2 L) and the display is turned off (digital clusters
only).
A single chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
CHECK GAS CAP - 61: This message will appear if
the gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should
recheck your gas cap to ensure that it’s fully tightened.
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of
the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a
level surface. A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message
may appear if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil
level sensing system does not check for actual oil level
if
the engine has been off for a short period of time, and
the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If
the CHECK
OIL LEVEL message appears and your
vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine
off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be
checked by observing
the oil dipstick. Prior to checking
the oil level,
be sure the engine has been off for five
minutes and your vehicle is on
a level surface. Then
check the dipstick and add oil
if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will
appear for several seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will
appear for a few seconds when
you select a speed at
which to cruise.
DOOR A JAR - 141: A door other than the driver’s
is open or ajar when this message appears. The
vehicle’s engine must be running and the transaxle not
in PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will
also sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph (8 km/h).
DRIVER DOOR AJAR - 140: This message will
display when the vehicle
is being shifted out of
PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that the
driver’s
door is open or ajar. A chime will also sound
when the vehicle’s speed is greater
than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Battery D. Oil
Fill Location G. Transaxle DipsticWluid
B. Coolant Fill Location E. Engine Oil Dipstick Location Fill Location
C. Power
Steering Fluid E Brake Master Cylinder H. Air Cleaner
Before
closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.
I. Windshield Washer Fluid
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Turn the parking lamps on to operate the underhood
lamp.
The underhood lamp will come on when the
hood is opened.
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1 CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when the
engine oil is approximately
1 quart (1 L) low. If the
message is displayed, check the dipstick level and add
oil
as needed.
It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick is
located behind
the radiator
on the driver's side of the
engine. The black handle
says ENGINE OIL on it.
Turn off the engine and
give
the oil a few minutes
to drain back into the oil
pan.
If you don't, the oil
dipstick might not show
the actual level.
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Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove
it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need
to add at
least one quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity,
see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the
Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
mark that shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
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The oil fill cap is located
behind the radiator
on the
passenger’s side
of the
engine.
Turn the cap to the
left to remove it.
Be sure to
fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re through.
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