maintenance schedule CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07: This message will
appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the
electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership
at
your earliest convenience.
BATTERY VOLTS HIGH - 08: This message shov:~
that the electrical charging system is overcharsing :'more
than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded, have the
electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership.
YOU can reduce the charging overload by
using the
accessories.
TU^ on the lamps and radio. set the climate
control on AUTO and the fan speed
011 HI. and turn the
rear window defogger
on. You can monitor battery
voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFORMATION
(INFO) button. The normal range
is 11.5 to 15.5 volts
when the engine
is running.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06: This message will
appear when the electrical system
is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this
message appears immediately after starting, it
is possible
that the generator can still recharge the battery. The
battery should recharge after driving a few miles and
the
message should go out. If this message appears while
driving or after starting your vehicle and stays
on, have
it checked immediately
to determine the cause of this
problem.
To help the generator recharge the battery
quickly, you can reduce the load
on the electrical system
b>. turning off the accessories. You can monitor battery
voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFORMATION
(INFO) button. The normal range is 11.5
to 15.5 volts.
BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM -108: The circuit in
the brake booster vacuum has shorted or
is loose when
this message appears. Your vehicle may lose power
brakes but you will
still have the use of manual brakes.
The power brakes will not be affected if the problem is
caused by
a failed sensor. Have your vehicle serviced
immediately at your Cadillac dealership.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that the life
of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed
within
200 miles. See "Engine Oil" and "Filter
Recommendations" in the Maintenance Schedule booklet.
After an
oil change. the'Oi1 Life Indicator must be reset.
See *'Oil Life Indicator''
in the Index on how to reset it.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will
appear when it is time
to replace the transaxle fluid. See
the Maintenance Schedule booklet for the proper fluid
and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL - 37: This message
will display if the ignition
is in the RUN position to
inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Check
the brake reservoir level and add fluid as needed. Have
the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 percent 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 SO0 km).
It may indicate changing the oil before 3.000 miles
(5 000 lunj depending on your driving habits. If the
vehicle has been driven
7,500 miles (1 2 500 krn), it
, .. . will indicate to change the oil. If you drive in a dusty
area.
you should change your oil every 3,000 miles
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 (INFO) button
several times until
XX OIL LIFE LEFT appears. If you see 99% OIL
LIFE LEFT,
99 percent of your current oil life remains.
(5 000 km) or three months (whichever comes first)
unless
the display indicates changing it sooner. The
system doesn't check
im!~ ~?zuc/? 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 (INFO) button. Then press and hold
the RESET (INFO RESET) button until the display
shows 100% OIL LIFE LEFT.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on
a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and
the trailer can be damaged.
But if
you ever have to park your rig on a hill. here’s
how to do it:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK
(P).
Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into
PARK (P) firmly and apply your parking brake.
Release the regular brakes. 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal
down
while
you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear: and
Be sure the parking brake has released.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
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, belt, 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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
do
your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air
Your Cadillac dealer
knows your vehicle best and Wants Bag-Equipped Cadillac” in the Index.
you to be happy with it. We hope
you’ll go to your
dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM 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 Maintenance
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:
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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 and Owner Publications” in the Index. Schedule
booklet.
CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try
to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and
other fasteners. “English” and “metric”
fasteners can be easily confused.
If you use
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break
or
fall off. You could be hurt.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Follow these steps to reinstall the air cleaner assembly:
1.
2.
3.
6. Take out the air cleaner filter and remove any loose
7. Install a new air filter element. See “Normal
debris that
may be
found laying in the air cleaner base.
Maintenance Replacement
Parts” in the Index.
4.
5.
Slide the air cleaner lid into the slots in the front
edge of the air cleaner base.
Pivot the air cleaner cover and the air duct assembly
downward. Make sure that both latches are secure
and fully engaged.
Reinstall the clean air duct over the mass airflow
sensor. Make sure that the duct is secure around the
entire outer edge of the sensor.
Tighten the air duct clamp.
Reconnect the
LAT sensor.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
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See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet.

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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 flames
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.
NOTICE:
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.
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
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
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. regularly reaches
90°F (~32°C) or higher.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet.
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.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring
it to the proper level.
it doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one
pint
(0.5 L). DOH ’r ow@/!.
I NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON‘%I, because fluid with that label
is made especially for your automatic
transmission. Damage caused by fluid other
than DEXRON-111 i.s not covered
by your
new vehicle warranty.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under ‘(HOW to Check.“
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained. push the
dipstick back in all the way.
Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change
indicator-
A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will
display
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when
the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle
fluid needs
to be changed or at each 100,000 miles
(160 000 km) interval, whichever occurs first. See your
Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information.
When this message appears, change the transaxle fluid
and reset the
transaxle fluid life indicator as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine.
2. Press and hold the OFF and rear defog buttons on the
climate control at the
same time until the TRANS
FLUID RESET message appears on the DIC.
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Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake
pads are worn and new pads
are needed. The sound
may come and go
or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake
pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes
are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced
as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection” in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet under Part
C “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections”.
See your dealer
if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
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Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they‘re underinflated.
Be sure
to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
Tires should be rotated every
4,000 to 8,000 miles
( IO 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check
for damaged tires or
wheels.
See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and
”Wheel Replacement” later
in this section for
more information. The purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for
all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation
is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services’‘
in thc Maintcnance Schedule
booklet for
schedulcd rota~io~~ inttwals.
When rotating your tires. al\vays use the con-t‘ct rotation
pattern
shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and
rear inflation pressures
as show 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax,
sap or other material may be
on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM
Windshield Cleaner, Bon Ami’ Powder (non-scratching
glass cleaning powder),
GM Part No. 105001 1. The
windshield is clean if beads do
not form when you rinse
it with water.
Grime from
the windshield will stick to the wiper blades
and affect their perfolmance. Clean the blade by wiping
vigorously with a cloth soaked
in full-strength windshield
washer solvent. Then rinse
the blade with water.
Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;
replace blades that look worn.
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them !ast
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone
grease with a clean cloth at least every six months.
During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application
may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants’’ in the Maintenance Schedule booklet.)
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty. depth
of color, gloss retention and durability.
The best way to preserve your \-chick’s i’inish 10 keep
it clean by washing it often with lLkc\~w-m 01- cold \sxtcr.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the cfircct r;ly?; 01’ thc 3~111.
Don’t use strong soaps or chemicd dctcrgcnl..;. ll,c
liquid hand, dish or car washins (mild dettlrgcnt ) 3o;lps.
Don’t use cleaning agents that are pctrolcurn based. or
that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agent?;
should be flushed promptly and
not allowed to dry on
the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid
surfkce scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water
to enter
your vehicle.
Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid
hand. dish or cat- washing (mild detergent) soap to clean
exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
“Washing Your Vchicle.”