engine coolant CADILLAC SEVILLE 1994 4.G Owners Manual

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RADIATOR
COOLANT
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I CHARGING
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ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
Here are some other symbols you may see:
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RADIO SELECTOR I
I RADIO VOLUME AIR CONDITIONING I FUSE
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SPEAKER

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Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could
change the
way the fuel injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you
don’t, your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
Manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
ENGINE COOLANT HEATER (ENGINE
BLOCK HEATER) (CANADA ONLY)
(OPTION)
In very cold weather, 0°F (-18O C) or colder, the engine coolant warmer
can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up. Usually, the coolant warmer should be plugged in a minimum
of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant warmer:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
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After you’ve used the coolant warmer, be sure to store the cord
as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you
_- don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant warmer plugged in? The answer
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
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~. give you the best advice for that particular area.
DRZVTNG THROUGH DEEP STAn7DING
WATER
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If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your engine’s
air intake and badly
damage your engine.
If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing
water, drive through them very slowly. .__

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Only)
This light tells you that
your engine has
overheated. You
should stop the car and
turn the engine off
as
soon as possible. A
warning chime should
also sound
if this light
comes on.
As a check,
the light should come
on for
a few seconds
when
you start your
engine.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY!
In “Problems
on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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ENGINE
SOON
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission
control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is
on, but
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INFORMATION Button
Pressing this button successively will display the ENGINE RPM (Digital
Cluster only), ENGINE COOLANT TEMP, BATTERY VOLTAGE,
AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFE LE=, and TIMER.
RESET Button
Pressing this button will reset the AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED,
OIL LIFE LEFT, and TIMER when each function
is displayed.
TIMER Button
The TIMER feature is like a stop watch, in that you can clock the time it
takes to get from one point to another.
To operate, press either the TIMER button or successively press the
INFORMATION button until “TIMER
0O:OO:OO” is displayed on the
Driver Information Center. Each of the fields for the HOURS,
MINUTES, and SECONDS are
two numeric digits.
Once the “TIMER
0O:OO:OO:” is displayed, press the TIMER button to
start the timing feature. Press the TIMER button again to stop it.
To reset
it, press and hold the RESET button until the display reads “TIMER
0O:OO:OO:”. Press the INFORMATION button to exit from the TIMER
function.
AVG MPH (Average Speed) Reset
Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “AVG
MPH”, then press and hold
the RESET button until “0.0 AVG MPH’ is
displayed.
MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy) Reset
Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “MPG
AVG”, then press and hold the
RESET button until “0.0 AVG MPG” is
displayed.
Fuel Used Reset
Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “FUEL
USED” on the Driver Information Center, then press and hold the
RESET button until “FUEL
USED 0.0” is displayed.
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This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid.
See your maintenance booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37
This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir fluid
level is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add as needed. Have the
brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. If the
brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that section.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 04
This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallons and
your display
is turned off.
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36
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.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25
This message will appear for a few seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CHANGE OIL SOON - 40
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 - 82
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.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43
This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed to
cruise at.
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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 - 16
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 - 11
This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tank is
critically low.
It means you should stop for fuel immediately.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 14
This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C
and heating system are no longer working.
You may notice a drop in
heating and A/C efficiency when this message appears. Have your
Climate Control system serviced if this message appears.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION
KEY - 33
This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System
(PASS Key II@) senses that an improper ignition key is being used
to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key
for damage. If it is
damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the
pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and
wait for the Driver Information Center to display “WAIT
3 MINUTES”.
The Instrument Panel Cluster will then run a timer and change the
messages to “WAIT
2 MINUTES”, “WAIT 1 MINUTE”, and then
“START CAR”. When the “START CAR” message is displayed, try again
to start the engine.

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A/C Purge
If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it set on AUTO,
the air will first flow out the floor air ducts for a
few seconds. That is
normal. This is to expel hot air in the air ducts.
As the air is cooled, the
flow
will move through the A/C outlets. If you start your vehicle with the
fan setting on
“HI” it will skip the A/C Purge.
Cold Weather Purge
On cold days when your system is first turned on, in either the AUTO or
ECON setting and the fan setting is not on “HI”, a small amount
of air
will flow through
the defroster duct while the system is waiting for the
engine coolant to warm up enough to provide heat. This prevents your
breath from fogging your windshield.
As the coolant warms up, the
blower fan speed will gradually increase and air will flow from the heater
outlets, with some air bleed to the windshield to prevent fogging under
most normal conditions.
Manually Recirculate Inside Air
There may be times, when you don’t want air from the outside. To
recirculate the air from the inside only,
just set the temperature to 60°F
(16°C) and adjust your fan speed, if the air quantity is too high.
DEFOG
Push this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater
ducts. This
is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due
to a sudden rain or snowy conditions.
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Push the (symbol)
button until “AUTO” is
displayed on the
screen. At this setting,
the fan speed is
controlled automatically.
If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan
speed right away. The system checks the temperature of the coolant to
assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When the coolant is warm, the
controller will allow the fan to ramp up to a higher speed. This prevents
cold air from blowing into the passenger compartment.
If you want the blower fan to run only at a fixed high speed, push the
(upper) button until you see “HI” on the display.
If you want the fan speed to be automatic, but you like the fan speed to
be higher than the AUTO setting, just push the buttons until “HI/AUTO”
is shown on the display.
If you want the blower to run only at a fixed low speed, push the (low)
button until
“LO” is shown on the display.
If you want the fan speed to run lower than the “AUTO” setting, push the
button until “AUTO
LO” is shown on the display.
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Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your Cadillac in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk.
coolant
mix is correct.
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