Cadillac seville 2000 User Manual

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How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid 
Change Indicator
After the transaxle fluid has been changed, display the
TRANS FLUID LIFE message by pressing the INFO
button. Then press and hold the INFO RESET button
until the display shows “100.” This resets the transaxle
fluid life index. The percentage of transaxle fluid life
remaining may be checked at any time by pressing the
INFO button several times until the TRANS FLUID
LIFE message appears.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
DEX
-
COOL
R
 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
R
 extended life coolant.
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 clean, drinkable water and
DEX
-
COOL
R
 coolant will:
D Give freezing protection down to 
-
34
_F (
-
37
_C).
D Give boiling protection up to 265_F (129_C).
D Protect against rust and corrosion.
D Help keep the proper engine temperature.
D Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you 
use only DEX
-
COOL
R
 (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
R
 is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.