oil CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1993 2.G Owners Manual

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RADIATOR COOLANT
CHARGING
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PRESSURE ENGINE OIL
TEMPERATURE
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depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can
give you the best advice for that particular area.
AUTOMATIC TMSMISSION
different positions for
your shift lever.
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This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start
your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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In “Problems on the Road,’’ this manual shows what to do. See “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
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This light tells you if
there couldbe a
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engine oil pressure.
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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 vehicle serviced.
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When you turn the key
to “Run”or “Start”,
this light will come on
briefly, to show that
your alternator and
battery charging
systems are working.
If a light stays on, you need service, and you should take your Cadillac to
accessories, and set your Electronic Climate Control system to
“OFE’‘
the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all L I
Low Oil Level Light
This light should come
on while you are
starting:
vour engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If it doesn’t come on, have it repaired. If the light comes on and stays on,
your engine oil level is too low. Check your oil level and add enough oil
to bring the engine oil level up to the proper level. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
Change Oil Light
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This light will come on
for .a few seconds as
you first start your
engine. The light
will
also come on following
engine start up for
20
seconds when the
engine oil needs
changing.
See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index.
Door Ajar Light (Option)
This light will come on
if
a door is not
completely closed.
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FUEL GAGE
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Your fuel gage shows
about how much fuel is
in your tank.
It works only when the ignition is in the “RUN” position. The
17 bar
segments show the fuel remaining in your tank.
When only one bar segment still is lit, the
“LOW FUEC’ light will go on.
If the fuel supply gets critically low, none of the bar segments will be lit
and the
“LOW FUEC’ will flash. You should get fuel immediately.
Here are
a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All
these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel
gage.
The pump at the gas station shuts off before the fuel gage reads “F”.
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It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example,
the gage said
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The gage changes when you turn (or stop,or speed up)
OIL LIFE INDICATOR
Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator feature. This tells you when you
need to change your engine
oil. It’s based upon the engine oil
temperatures and your driving patterns.
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The “CHANGE OIE’ light will come on for a few seconds as a bulb check
when
you start your engine. The system probably will say to change the oil
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even say to change it before
3000 miles under severe conditions. It all
depends on your driving patterns. (If it doesn’t, or
if it doesn’t even light
up, then something is wrong.
You will need to have it serviced.)
There are
two things the system won’t do: It can’t sense heavy dust in the
places where you drive.
If you drive in a dusty area, you should change
your oil every
3000 miles (5000 krn) or 3 months (whichever comes first),
unless the
“CHANGE OIL? light comes on sooner.
It doesn’t check how much oil you have
so you will still have to check for
that.
To check it, see the Index under “Engine Oil.”
When You’ve Changed the Oil
When new oil is put in, you’ll need to reset your system. To do that, turn
the ignition switch to the
“ON” position with the engine stopped. Fully
depress and release the accelerator pedal
3 times within 5 seconds.
If the “CHANGE OK’ light comes on and stays on for
5 seconds, it did
not reset. You’ll need to reset the system again.
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To Set the Minutes:
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0 Press and hold SCAN up or down. When the clock gets to the correct
minute, let go.
Your clock is set.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound
quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should
be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat.
If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or cause
failure
of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after every
15 hours of use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known
good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault.
If this other
cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player.
Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette, and follow the directions provided with it.
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Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over
time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before
you have your tape player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other
protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.
If the surface of
- a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent
solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface
when handling discs. Pick up
edge.
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7 Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from
time to time.
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warning that you are about to slow down and exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
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speedometer, not to your sense
of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you
actually are. For example,
40 mph (65 h/h) might seem like only 20 mph c_?
(30 km/h). Obviously, this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp
designed for
20 mph (30 kmih)!
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DRIVTNG A LONG DISTANCE
Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are still
many made on regular highways.
Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same in
some ways. The trip has
to be planned and the vehicle prepared, you
drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there are longer turns behind the
wheel. You’ll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are in good
shape. Here are some tips for a successful long trip.
BEFORE LEAWNG ONA LONG TRlP
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.
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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
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Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?

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safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully
before you pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, wheel
assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag
of the
added weight. The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds
and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the trailer
adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements.
All of that means changes in:
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Fuel economy
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you do, here are some important points.
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There are many different laws having to do with trailering. Make sure
your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be
driving.
A good source for this information can be state or provincial
police.
Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh
2,000 pounds
(900 kg) or less. You should always use a sway control if your trailer
will
weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg).
Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(800 km) your new
vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
Then, during the first
1,000 miles (1600 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t
drive over
50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t make starts at full throttle. This
helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier
loads. Avoid continuous operation
in mountainous areas that have
grades greater than
2% and are longer than 5 miles.
Change axle
oil annually or every 6,000 miles (9654 km) of trailer towing,
whichever comes first.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
1. Weight of the nailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than
2,000 pounds (907 kg). But, if you have the optional Trailer Towing