oil temperature CADILLAC SEVILLE 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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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 heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here we ask that you contact
your Cadillac dealer in the area where you’ll
be parking
your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for
that particular area.
Automatic Transaxle Operation
The automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever
located on the steering column or on the console.
between the seats.
There are several different
positions for the shift lever.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display gives you the status of many of your
vehicle’s systems. The
DIC is used to display driver
selectable information and warning/status messages.
If more than one problem is detected, the DIC will
automatically display all current messages.
Digital Control Buttons
,
DISPLAY ON/OFF: Pressing this button will turn off
the DIC, Electronic Climate Control, fuel data center,
the fuel gage, trip odometer and odometer. While the
displays are
off, pressing the INFORMATION button
will only turn
on the DIC. If the TRIP SET button
is pressed
or the fuel level falls below four gallons
(15.2 L), all the displays will come back on.
ENG/MET (EnglishIMetric): You can change the
display from English (miles)
to metric (kilometers) by
pressing this button. The same button also changes other
readings (like temperature, fuel and odometer).
TRIP SET By using this button you can tell how far
you’ve gone since
you last set the TRIP SET back to
zero. To reset, press and hold the button until zeros
appear. If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer
will return
to zero after 999.9 miles (1 609 kmj. If your
vehicle
is Canadian, the trip odometer will return to zero
after
1 999.9 km (1,242 miles j.
INFORMATION: Pressing this button repeatedly will
display
the AVG MPG, FUEL USED, AVG MPH, OIL
LIFE LEFT, ENGINE RPM, BATTERY VOLTS and
COOLANT TEMP.
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the
OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the INFO
RESET button until
100% OIL LIFE LEFT is displayed.
English/Metric Reset: Press the INFO button to display
ENGLISHMETRIC
RESET, then press the INFO
RESET button to select. The display will change from
English (miles) to metric (kilometers).
TRIP RESET By using this button you can tell how far
you've gone since you last set the TRIP RESET back to
zero. To reset,' press and hold the button until zeros
appear.
If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer
will return to zero after 999.9 miles
(1 609 km). If your
vehicle is Canadian, the trip odometer will return to zero
after
1 999.9 km (1,242 L miles).
INFO: Pressing this button repeatedly will display the
RANGE, MPG AVG, MPG INST, FUEL USED, AVG
MPH, TIMER, OIL LIFE LEFT, BATTERY VOLTS
and ENGLISHMETRIC RESET.
FUEL DOOR: Press this button to open the fuel door.
TRUNK: Press this button to open the trunk.
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 will have a number after each message.
This number helps to identify the message which is only
displayed in English.
message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter
than the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added
strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is
automatically turned off so that air conditioned air is not
delivered.
If the coolant temperature rems to normal, you
must select
AC to return to a normal A/C compressor
operation.
If this message continues to appear, have the
system repaired as soon as possible to avoid compressor
damage.
A/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION - 16: "his
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46: This message will
appear if your vehicle is in PARK (P) for about 15 seconds
and
the brake is not pressed in. Remove the message by
holding the
OFF and the blue (cooler) button on the
Electronic Climate Control panel for about five seconds.
Hold the same two buttons again to redisplay
the message.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 02: 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 the fuel supply is less than four gallons
(15.2 L)
and the display is turned off (digital clusters only).
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of
the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a
level surface.
A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message
may appear if the vehicle
is parked on grades. The oil
level sensing system does not check for actual oil level
if the engine has been off for
a short period of time, and
the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running.
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears, and your
vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine
off
for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be
checked by observing the
oil dipstick. Prior to checking
the oil level be sure the engine has been off for five
minutes and your vehicle
is on a level surface. Then
check the dipstick and add oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will
appear
for several seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will
appear for
a few seconds when you select a speed at
which to cruise.
DOOR OPEN - 141: The passenger‘s door is open or
ajar when this message appears. The vehicle’s engine
must be running and the transaxle not
in PARK (I?) for
this message to display. A chime will also sound when
the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph (8.1 km/h).
DRIVER DOOR OPEN - 140: This message
will display when the vehicle is being shifted out of
PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that the
driver’s door
is open or ajar. A chime will also sound
when the vehicle’s speed
is greater than 5 mph
(8.1 km/h).
ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over
248 “F ( 1 24°C). To avoid added
strain on a hot engine, turn
off the climate control
system. Stop and allow your vehicle
to idle until it cools
down
or the message is removed. If it does not cool
down, turn off the engine and
have it serviced before
driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from
an overheated engine. See
“Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
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This feature lets you know when to change the engine
oil. It's based on
the engine oil temperatures and your
driving patterns. To see the display, press the
INFORMATION button several times until
XX OIL
LIFE LEFT appears. If you see 99% OIL LIFE LEFT,
99% of your current oil life remains.
The
DIC may display a CHECK OIL LEVEL message.
Always keep a written record
of the mileage and date
when you changed your oil. For more information, see
the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you see
CHECK OIL LEVEL, it means that you have less than
10% of the oil life left and you should consider
changing your engine oil.
If you see CHANGE
ENGINE OIL, it means the oil life is gone and you
should change the oil right away.
The
system should indicate changing the oil between
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km).
It may indicate changing the oil before 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) depending on your driving habits. If the
vehicle has been driven
7,500 miles (12 500 km) it will
indicate
to change the oil. If you drive in a dusty
area, you should change your
oil every 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or three months (whichever comes first)
unless the display indicates changing it sooner. The
system doesn't check
120~) much oil you have. so
you'll still have to check for that. To see how, see
"Engine Oil"
in the Index.
When new
oil is added, you'll need to reset the system.
To reset, display the Oil Life Indicator by pressing the
INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the RESET
button until
the display shows 100 OIL LIFE LEFT.
Electronic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes. It's automatic -- you don't need to
adjust anything.
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Engine Overheating
You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE
ENGINE message
or a STOP ENGINE ENGINE
OVERHEATED message on the Driver Information
Center. There is also an engine temperature warning
light on the instrument panel. See “Engine Temperature
Warning Light”
in the Index.
Overheated Engine Protecaon Operating
Mode
Should a low coolant condition exist and the message
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED is displayed,
an overheat protection mode which alternates firing
groups
of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
This operating mode allows your vehicle
to be driven
to
a safe place in an emergency; you may drive up to
50 miles (80 km). Towing a trailer in the overheat
protection mode should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode, to avoid engine
damage, allow the engine to cool before
attempting any repair. The engine oil may be
severely degraded. Change the
oil and reset the
oil life indicator. See “Engine Oil, When to
Change” in the Index.
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FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD F------l6, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE ELLYIC~ TEMPERATURE RANGE. ’
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PRERRREO above 0°F (-1rc)
00 NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY
OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your
vehicle. However, you can
use SAE 5W-30 if it’s
going to be colder than 60°F (16” C) before your
next oil change. When it’s very cold, you should use
SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show
its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity
oils, such as
SAE 2OW-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst” symbol. Failure
to use the
recommended oil can result in engine damage
not covered
by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ 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.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil
is changed.
Change both the fluid
and filter every 50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
0 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service,
If
you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the
Maintenance Schedule
booklet.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your 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.
I
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall
on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if
you check your
transaxle fluid.
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The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL rm (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain
in your
vehicle
for 5 years or 100,000 miles (1 66 000 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:
0 Give freezing protection aown to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129 O C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant it is important that you use
DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free)
coolant meeting
GM Specification 6277M.
If dicated coolant is added to the system,
premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion may result. In addition, the engine
coolant
will require change sooner -- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled)
and one-half DEX-COOL (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.
A special procedure is required for adding sealer; see the
Cadillac service manual.
(To order a service manual, see
“Service and Owner Publications”
in the Index.)
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........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4- 1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
In a Blizzard .................................. 4-27
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Night
...................................... 4-15
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
On Curves
.................................. 4- 10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-37
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
Through Water
............................... 4- 19
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-35
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Dual-Zone Climate Control
........................ 3-5
On Snow and
Ice
.............................. 4-26
ECC ......................................... 3-1
Electrical Equipment. Adding
........... 2.18.3.34. 6.54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ..... 2.46. 2.48
Electronic Climate Control
......................... 3-1
Electronic Level Control
......................... 2-87
,Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-5
Engine ........................................ 6-8
Coolant ..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- I9
Coolant Temperature Warning Light .............. 2-71 Exhaust
..................................... 2-29
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-55
Identification
................................ 6-53
Overheating
.................................. 5-15
Running While Parked
.......................... 2-30
Specifications
................................ 6-63
Engine Coolant Hot-Idle Message
.................. 2-82
Engineoil
..................................... 6-9
Adding ..................................... 6-10
Additives
................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6-10
Used
....................................... 6-13
When to Change
.............................. 6-13
Engine
Speed Limiter ............................ 2-65
English/Metric Button
...................... 2-77, 2-80
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Exhaust, Engine ................................ 2-29
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-31
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-44
StartingYour
................................ 2-17
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-45
Fan Control. Climate Control System
............ 3.2. 3.5
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-4
Filter. Air ..................................... 6-14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
Finish Damage
................................. 6-51
First (1). Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-23
Flashers.
. Hazard Warning ......................... 5-1
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-33
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