engine overheat CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1996 2.G User Guide

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k!!!L CAUTION:
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 antifreeze.
NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
So
use the recommended coolant.
A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you 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.

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The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL
TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant.
This coolant is designed to remain in your
vehicle for
5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km),
whichever occurs first.
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 the proper coolant for
your Cadillac will:
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Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265
” F ( 129 O C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL
TM (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze that meets GM
Specification 6277M, which won’t damage aluminum
parts. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)
(GM
Part No. 3634621) with any complete coolant
change.
If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add
anything else.
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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 TM (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze.
NOTICE:
If you 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
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
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NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.

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If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
surge tank, but only when the engine is cool.
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You can be burned if you 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.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
The surge tank pressure cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating.
When you replace the surge tank pressure cap, a GM cap
is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat
is recommended.
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down to release
the wiper blade assembly from
the arm.
3. Align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper
blade assembly and snap it into place to install.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new Cadillac comes with
high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If
you ever have questions about your tire warranty and
where to obtain service, see your Cadillac Warranty
booklet for details.
A CAUTION:
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Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as
a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger
as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut,
punctured or broken
by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires
at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
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Add-on Electrical Equipment
1 NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as they should.
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Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Cadillac, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac”
in the Index.
Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker.
An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go
on and
off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens,
have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a
fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wipers will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is
too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
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Methanol
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Mirrors
....................................... 2-42
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-43
Electrochromic
............................... 2-42
Foldaway Outside
............................ 2-44
Rear Visor Vanity
............................. 2-47
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-47
MMT
......................................... 6-3
MountainRoads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-30
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-45
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-20
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-14
Nightvision
................................... 4- 16 Shifting Into
................................. 2-23
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-26
AtNight
.................................... 2-10
Brake
...................................... 2-22
Lots
....................................... 2-10
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-27
With a Trailer
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Pass Key Fault Light
............................ 2-65
Passing
..&.................................... 4-12
PASS-Key
I1 ................................. 2-12
Photocells, Electrochromic Mirror
.................. 2-43
Power Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-18
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-24
Windows
................................... 2-28
Parking
..................................... Odometer .................................... 2-53
Powerseat 1-1
Odometer, Trip ................................. 2-53 Lumbar Controls 1-3
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-12 Memory Function 1-2
Oil, Engine
..................................... 6-9 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts 1-23
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 6-13 Problems on the Road 5-1
Oil Life Indicator, Resetting
...................... 6- 13 Publications, Service and Owner 7-11
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-21 Pull-Down Feature, Automatic 2-9
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Overheating Engine ............................. 5- 12
Owner Publications. Ordering
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Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-54
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 19 Radiator
..................................... 5-16
Radio Reception
................................ 3-15
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-17
Radios
........................................ 3-4
RAP
......................................... 2-16
ReadingLamps
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