oil level CADILLAC SEVILLE 1994 4.G Owners Manual

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Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “OIL LIFE
LEFT”, then press and hold the RESET button until “0.0 OIL LIFE
LEFT” is displayed.
DISPLAY ON/OFF Button
Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center,
Electronic Climate Control and Fuel Data Center displays. If you have
the Digital cluster, the fuel gage, trip and odometer
will also turn off.
While displays are off, pressing the INFORMATION button will turn on
only the Driver Information Center.
If any other button is pressed or a
driving warning message needs to be displayed, or fuel level falls below
4 gallons, all the displays will come back on.
TRIP SET Button
Press and hold this button to set the Trip Odometer back to zero.
ENG/MET (English/Metric Button)
Press this button to switch from English (miles) and Degrees (Fahrenheit),
to Metric (kilometers) and Degrees (Celsius).
Driver Information Center Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your
vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that are first sold in Canada or are export
vehicles will have a number after each message. This number helps to
identify that message, which is only displayed in English.
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46
This message will appear if your vehicle is in “P” (Park) for about
15 seconds and the brake is not depressed. If you do not want this
message to appear, you can cancel this message by holding the “OFF”
and the Blue (cooler) button on the Electronic Climate Control panel for
about
5 seconds. Hold the same two buttons again to have this message
displayed again.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
0 It doesn’t check how much oil you have, so you’ll still have to check
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 RESET buttons until the display shows
“100 OIL
LIFE LEFT”
Electronic Level Control
This keeps your car level.
The ignition has to be “ON” for
the level control to work. When you turn
the ignition off, you may hear the level control exhausting.
The system
consists
of an electronic rear position sensor, a small electric air
compressor, and air adjustable shock absorbers mounted on the rear
of
the vehicle.
If the system has a slight leak, the air compressor will run frequently for a
few seconds each time.
For a massive air leak, the air compressor will stay on for approximately
7 minutes. You should see your dealer for service, but you can keep
driving your Cadillac, though.
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:
Are they in good shape?
Fuel. Engine Oil, Other Fluids; Have you checked all levels?
Lichts:
Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the
tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated
to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm
system?
Maps:
Do you have up-to-date maps?
HIGmAY HITNOSIS
Is thh Actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just
plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack
of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the same scenery,
along with the hum
of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and
the rush
of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t
let it happen to you!
If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than
a second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check
your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area
and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness
on the highway as an emergency.
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else until it cools down.
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The coolant level should be visible inside the surge tank. If it isn’t and the
“ENGINE COOLANT LOW” message appears on the Driver
Information Center, you may have a coolant leak somewhere in the
cooling system. Should a low coolant condition exist, an overheat
protection
“LIMP HOME” feature which alternates firing groups of four
cylinders for
a predetermined number of cycles to prevent engine
damage, enabling your vehicle to be driven to the nearest service center.

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ENGINE OIL
A “CHECK OIL LEVEL? message will appear when the engine oil is
approximately a quart low.
If the message is displayed, check the dipstick
level and add oil as needed.
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order
to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
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Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the
oil pan.
If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
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Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it
back.
in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower, and check
the level.
when to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, ADD mark, then you’ll need to add
some oil.
But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind
of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.
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Don't add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the
oil level gets above the.upper mark that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
To remove, turn the oil fill cap counterclockwise.
Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating
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range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you're through.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you cannot find oils with the new “starburst” symbol on the front of the
container, you should look for and use oils containing the following three
things:
e SHorSG
“SH”or
“SG” must be on the oil container, either by itself or
combined with other quality designations, such as
“SH/CD,”
“SH,SG,CD,” etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute
(MI) levels of quality.
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Oils with these words on the container
will help you save fuel.
These three things are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo
(symbol) on
most containers. If you cannot find oils with the “starburst”
symbol,
you should look for oils with the doughnut shaped symbol,
containing the three things noted above.
NOTICE:
If you use oils that do not have either the “starburst” symbol or
an
API SH or SG designation, you can cause engine damage not
covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the
requirements for your vehicle.
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If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine
fire.
And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage
it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
AUTOMMTIC TRASAXLE FLUID
Men 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 De 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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