oil dipstick CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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soon as possible. If the brake warning light is on, follow
the directions in that part.
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). A single chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
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 or rear
doors are open or ajar when this message appears. The
vehicle’s engine must be running and the transaxle not
in PARK
(P) 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 kdh).
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature
is over 248°F ( 126°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
ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:
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When you open the hood, you'll see:
A. Battery
B. Coolant
Fill Location
C. Power Steering Fluid D.
Oil Fill Location E. Engine Oil Dipstick Location
E Brake Master Cylinder
G. Transaxle DipstickEill
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid
Before closing the hood,
be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.

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If you have the Driver Information Center (DIC), a
CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when the
engine
oil is approximately 1 quart (1 L) 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.
The engine oil dipstick
is
located behind the radiator
on the driver’s side of the
engine. The black handle
says
ENGINE OIL on it.
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 down, and check the level.
FVl.lCl1 $: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you'll
need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use
the right kind. This part explains what kind of
oil to use.
For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and
Specifications" in the Index.
NOTICE:
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.
Thi: oil fill cap is located
behind the radiator on the
passenger's side
of the
engine.
Turn the cap
counterclockwise to remove
it.
Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back
in when you're through.