oil temperature CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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the curd 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 deafer
in the area where you'll be parking
your vehicle. The dealer can give
you the best advice for
that particular area. P
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Console Shifter Column Shifter
PARK (P): This locks the front wheels. It's the best
position
to use when you start the engine because your
vehicle can't move easily.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DISPLAY ON/OFF: Pressing this button will turn off
the DIC, Electronic Climate Control (ECC). 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 fout-
e aallons (15.2 L), all of the displays will come back on.
ENG/MER 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 tcll how Far
you've gone since you last sct t11c TRIP SET back to
zero. To reset, press and hold thc button until XI-OS
appear. If your vehicle is domestic. the trip odonwrcr
will return to zero after 999.9 mi Ics ( I 009 km). I I' !XNII-
vehicle is Canadian, the trip odcmctcr will return lo zero
after 1 999.9 km (1,242 miles ).
INFORMATION: Pressing this button repcatccll), ivill
display the MPG AVG, MPG INST. GAL FUEL LJSED,
AVG MPH, ENGINE RPM. BATTERY VOLTS.
COOLANT TEMP and OIL LIFE LEFT.
TIMER: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that you
can clock the time it takes to get from one point to
another.
To operate, press the TIMER button
until TIMER OFF
0O:OO:OO is displayed on the DIC. Each of the fields for
the hours, minutes and seconds are two numeric digits.

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OIL LIFE LEFT (Reset): Press the INFO button to
display the OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the
INFO RESET button until
100% OIL LIFE LEFT is
displayed. (This only needs to be reset after you have
had the oil changed.)
ENGLISHMETRIC (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).
INFO: Pressing this button repeatedly will display the
RANGE, MPG AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED,
MPH, AVG MPH, TIMER. BATTERY VOLTS.
COOLANT TEMP, OIL LIFE LEFT and
ENGLISHMETRIC RESET.
FUEL DOOR: Press this button to open the fuel
door. (This feature will work only when the shift lever
is in PARK (Pj regardless of whether or not the vehicle
is running.)
TRUNK: Press this button to open the trunk. (This
feature will work only when the shift lever
is in
PARK
(P) regardless of whether or not the vehicle
is running.) These
messages will appear if there is
a probien.; sensd
in one of your vehicle's systems. V'hicles 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.
A/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION - 16: This
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 deljvered. If the coolant
temperature returns 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.
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. To remove this
message from the
DIC display, hold the OFF and the
blue (cooler) buttons on the digital cluster climate
control panel for about five seconds. On the analog
cluster climate control panel, press the OFF button
(next to the MODE button) and the down arrow on the
PASS
TEMP button for about five seconds. Hold the
same two buttons to display the message again.

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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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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.

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ENGINE message or a STOP ENGINE ENGINE
OVERHEATED message
on the Driver Information
Center
(DIC). There is also an engine temperature
warning light and/or gage on the instrument panel.
See “Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light”
or “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index
Should a low coolant condition exist and the message
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERI-IEATED is displayed,
an overheat protection mode which alternates firing
groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
In this mode,
you will notice a loss in power and engine
performance. 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 will be severely degraded. Kcpair
the cause
of coolant loss, change the oil and reset
the
oil life indicator. See “Engine Oil, lli’hcn to
Change” in the Index.

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Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified
by loolung for the "Starburst" symbol. This symbol
indicates that the
oil has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute
(API). Do not use any oil which
does
not carry this Starburst symbol.
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If you change your own oil.
be sure you use oil that has
the Starburst symbol
on the
front of the oil container.
If
you have your oil changed
for you,
be sure the oil put
into your engine
is
American Petroleum
Institute certified for
gasoline engines.
You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle,
as shown in the following chart:
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FOR BEST FUEL ECONDMV AND COLD STARTIHI;, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE
VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RAN6E.
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As showr?, 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
nest
oii change. When it‘s very cold, you should use Don’t add
anything to your
oil. Your Cadillac dealer is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show
its viscosity. or thickness. Do not use other viscosity
oils. such 3s S*AE ?OW-so. Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator. This
feature will let you
know when to change your oil
and filter
-- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
and 7,500 miles (1 2 500 km) since your last oil change.
Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on
more than 7,500
miles (1 2 500 km) or 12 months
(whichever occurs first) without an
oil change.
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst”
symbol. Failure to use the
recommended
oil can result in engine damage not The system won’t detect dust in the oil. So, if you
covered by pour warranty. drive in a dusty area. be sure to change your oil
GM Goodwrench”‘ oil meets all the requirements for
Remember to reset the Oil Life Indicator when the
your vehicle. oil has
been changed. For more information, see
If you are in
an area where the temperature falls ”Oil Life Indicator” in the index.
below -20°F (-39OC), consider using either an SAE
5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will
provide easier cold starting and better protection
for
your engine at extremely low temperatures. every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or
sooner if the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on.

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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.

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The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant
is designed
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL" extended
life coolant.
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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 DEX-COOL"
coolant will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
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Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you
use only
DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL@' 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. Damage caused by the use
of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not
covered
by your new vehicle warranty.
Use a mixture of one-half cEean wccfer (preferably
distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL'" coolant which
won't damage aluminum parts.
If you use this mixture,
you don't need to add anything else.