schedule CADILLAC SEVILLE 1993 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECK FUEL GAGE
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallons and
your display
is turned off.
CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only)
This message will appear when your engine oil is approximately a quart
low. If this message is displayed, check the
oil and add as needed.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message will appear when your engine oil is less than 10 percent or
the mileage since
the last oil change is more than 6750 miles.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed immediately. See engine oil and filter recommendations
in the
Maintenance Schedule. After an oil change, the Oil Life Index must be
reset. See “Oil Life Indicator”
in the index on how to reset it.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over
126°C (248°F). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off your
Climate Control system and stop and allow your vehicle to idle until
it
cools down or the message is removed. If it does not cool down, turn off
your engine and have it serviced before driving it again. Severe engine
damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
ENGINE HOT - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF
This message will appear when the Climate Control is in “Auto” or
Defrost and the engine coolant is hotter than
the normal operating
temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned
off. When that happens, air
conditioned air
is not delivered. If the coolant temperature returns to
normal, you must select
“AUTO”, “DEFOG” or Defrost to return to a
normal A/C compressor operation.
FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW
This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tank is
critically low. It means you shwld stop for fuel immediately.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You’ll see how much oil life you have left, as a percentage. So, if you see
“95 OIL LIFE INDEX,” for example, that means that the way you’re
driving your car,
95% of your current oil life is still left.
The
“OIL LIFE INDEX’ may say to change the oil sooner than your
maintenance schedule. This can happen
if driving conditions, such as
short trips in cold weather, cause shorter oil life. Always keep a written
record
of the mileage and date when you last changed your oil. For more
information on
when to change your oil, see the “Maintenance
Schedule.”
If you see “CHANGE OIL
SOON,” it means that you have less than 10%
of your oil life left, and you should consider changing your engine oi\
l.
If you see
“CHANGE ENGINE OIL,” it means the oil life is gone and
you should change the oil right away (certainly within
200 more miles
[320 km]).
The system probably will say to change the oil between 3000 miles (5000
km) and 7500 miles (12500 km), but it may even say to change it before
3000 under very severe conditions. It all depends on your driving
patterns. If it’s been
7500 miles (12500 km) it will say to change oil.
There are
two things the system doesn’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 km)
or
3 months (whichever comes first), unless the display says to change
it even sooner than that.
It doesn’t check how much oil you have, so you’ll still have to check
Also, for the system to work right, it is important that you use SG oil, as
discussed earlier. for that.
To see how,
see 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 it, display
the “OIL LIFE INDEX’ by pressing the “Information” button. Then
press and hold the “STORE/RECALC’ buttons
until the display shows
“100.”
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is used on most oil containers to
help you select the correct oil.
You should look for this on the oil container, and use
only those oils that
display the logo.
GM Goodwrench@ oil
(in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the
requirements for your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives: Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac
dealer
is ready to advise if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil: Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
life index (EOLI) feature as part of the Driver Information Center
display (DIC). Oil change intervals are determined
by the EOLI and will
usually fall at, or between, the two recommended alternative intervals of
3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) and 7,500 miles (12,500 kilometers), but
could
be shorter than 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) under some very
severe driving conditions shown in Schedule I. The system will also
indicate the need for an
oil change if 7,500 miles (12,500 kilometers) or
one year has passed.
Engine oil life remaining
is displayed through engine data as the ‘OIL
LIFE INDEX’ and as a
‘CHANGE ENGINE OIL message. The ‘OIL
LIFE INDEX’ display includes a number between
0 and 100. This is the
percentage
of oil life REMAINING based on driving conditions and
mileage driven since the last time
of the oil life indicator was reset. When
the remaining oil life is less than
lo%, a ‘CHANGE OIL SOON’ message
will appear. This is a reminder to schedule an engine oil change. When
the oil life index reaches
0, the ‘CHANGE ENGINE OIL: message will
appear. This indicates that no oil life remains and the oil should be
changed as soon as possible, but certainly within the next 200 miles (320
km).
The EOLI will not detect excessively dusty conditions or engine
malfunctions which may effect the oil.
If you drive in dusty areas, change
the engine
oil after every 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) or 3 months
(whichever comes first), unless instructed
to do so sooner by the DIC.
On Northstar 4.6 Liter engine equipped vehicles a ‘CHECK OIL LEVEE
message will appear whenever the oil level’s approximately one quart low.
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4.9 Liter
4.6 Liter (Northstar)
To gain access to the air cleaner element, loosen the four screws and lift
the top half of the air cleaner assembly.
Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air
filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or
others
to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it
stops flame if the engine backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive
with it off,
and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off.
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NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, a backflre can cause a damaging tngine
fire, And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will drmagc
it, Always have the air cleaner io place when you’rt ddvlng.
AUTOMTIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to change your
fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can
be a little difficult, you may choose to have
this done at a Cadillac dealership Service
Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you
could get a false reading on the dipstick.
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4.6 Liter (Northstar)
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3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid
level must be in the cross-hatched area.
4. If the fluid level is where it should be, push the dipstick back in all the
How to Add Fluid:
way.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind
of transaxle
fluid to
use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the
level into the cross-hatched area
on the dipstick. It doesn’t take much
fluid, generally
less than a pint. Don’t overfill. We recommend you use
only fluid labeled DEXRON@-IIE, because fluids with that label
are
made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid
other than DEXRON@-IIE is not covered
by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to
use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
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NOTICE:
When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid
change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
WNDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
To Add:
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Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until
the bottle is full.
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GA Performance Blackwall (P225/60ZR 16)
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. Simply looking at the tires
will not tell you the pressure,
especially if you have radial tires
-- which may look properly inflated even
if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help
prevent leaks
by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Index.
FRONT Use this rotation
pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation
pressure as
shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain
that
all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque’’ in the
Index.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................... 278
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Baby Restraint ...................................... 46
Battery ........................................... 293
Battery Cables, Starting With ......................... 223
Battery Charge Light ............................... 13 1
Battery Power Loss ................................. 294
Beam, Headlight, High-Low Switch ................... 101
Belt
Lap
............................................ 41
Lap-Shoulder .................................... 19
Rear Seat .......................... lrl
Blizzard, If You’re Caught In A ........ ,’I I
Block Heater, Enginc ............... N:
Blood Alcohol Lcvcl ................. I *I,
“Btowout,” Tire ..................... 24fb
Boat, Towing A ........................... . . 213
Bose Sound Systems ................. :. ............. 100
Brake
Adjustment
..................................... 184
Fluid .......................................... 292
Master Cylinder ................................. 290
Parking ......................................... 88
Pedal Travel .................................... 184
Brake System, Anti-Lock, Warning Light ............... 129
Brake System Warning Light ......................... 128
Brake Wear Indicators, Disc ......................... 183
Brakes, Anti-Lock .................................. 181
Brakes, Trailer ..................................... 216
Braking ........................................... 179
Braking in Emergencies ............................. 184
Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 181
“Break-In”, New Vehicle ............................. 79
Break-In Schedule, When Towing A Trailer ............. 214
Buckling Up ......................................... 18
Bulb Chart ........................................ 333
Bulbs, Halogen, Removal ............................ 295
Bulbs, Taillight Replacement ......................... 298
Bulbs, Turn Signal .................................. 334
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Cables, Battery, Starting With ........................ 223
Camper, Towing A,. ................................ 213
Capacities, Fluid ................................... 349
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