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Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are
especially important
in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid
(don’t overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake
adjustment. Each
of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will
help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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JUMP STARTING
If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and
some jumper cables to start your Cadillac. But please
follow the steps
below
to do it safely.
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A CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain eas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things
can hurt you.
r TO JUMP START YOUR C2DILLAC:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
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Be sure the batteries have enough water. You don’t need to add
water to the Delco Freedoms bittery installed in every new GM
vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If
you don’t, explosive gas could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it
on
i you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush
~ the place with water and get medical help immediately.
6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If
they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some things
you should know.
Positive
(+ ) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative
(-) or a metal engine part. Don’t connect (+) to (-) or you’ll get a
short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too.
A CAUTION
Fans or other moving engine parts can iqjure you badly. Keep
your hands
away from moving parts once the engines are
running.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The coolant level should be at or above “FULL COLD.” If it isn’t, you
may have a
leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump
or somewhere else
in the cooling system.
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A CAUTION
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very
hot. Don’t touch them.
If you do, you can be burned.
Don’t run the engine
if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you
could be burned. Get any leak
fixed before you drive the vehicle.
If there seems to be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fans are
running.
If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they
aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
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If there seems to be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fans are
running. If the engine
is overheating, both fans should be running. If they
aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above
“FULL COLD,” add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled)
and a proper antifreeze at
the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index for more information about the proper coolant
mix.)
A CAUTION
Adding only plain water to your cooling system can De
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
a proper antifreeze.
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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger
compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop
or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all
these in the proper place.
COMPACT SPARE TIRE
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was
new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It
should be
60 psi (420 kPa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000
miles (5000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace your
spare with a full-size tire as
soon as you can. Your spare will last longer
and be
in good shape in case you need it again.
Your anti-lock brake system warning light may come on when you are
driving with a compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac. This
section begins with service and fuel information, and
then it shows how to
check important
fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical
information about your vehicle, and a section devoted to its appearance
care.
Doing Your Own Service Work
If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the
proper Cadillac Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to
service your Cadillac than this manual can.
To order the proper service
manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and
the date
of any service work you perform. See “Maintenance Record” in
the Index.
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SERWCE
Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy
with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll
get genuine
GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all
GM. Genuine GM parts
have one of these marks:
~ GM
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If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard to find.
Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful, your
emission controls won't work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can
4. $8. corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle's
" oxygen sensor will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that
wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business
in the country where you'll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us
where you're going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors
of Canada Ltd.
International Export Sales
PO. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7N1, Canada
FILLING YOUR TANK
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HOOD RELEASE
To open the hood, first pull the lever inside the vehicle located at the
lower left side
of the instrument panel.
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An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even
when the engine
is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
A CAUTION:
Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly.
Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly.
Fluid Usage Label
4.6 Liter (Northstar)
Use
the fluid usage label to identify the correct fluid you want to check.
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