1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 277

Don't overfiill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that-label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. is Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11 not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 0 as After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level described under "How to Check." When the correct fluid level obtained, push the is dipstick back in all the way. I 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick, and read the lower . level. The fluid level must in'thecross-hatched area. be If the fluid level is the acceptable range, push the in dipstick backin all the way. 5 . Replace the air cleaner assembly. 0 How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator: 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. When message appears, this change the transaxle fluid and reset the transaxle fluid life indicator as follows: 1. Turn the ignition on with the engine stopped. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants"ii.1 the Maintenance Schedule booklet. If the fluid levelis low, addonly,enoughof the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 2. Press and hold theOW and rear defog buttons on the climate control at same time until the the TRANS 1. Pull out the dipstick. FLUID RESET message appears on the DIC. 2. Using along-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the See your Maintenance Schedule booklet for dipstick hole to bring to the proper level. It doesn't it more information. take,much fluid, generally less than a pint 'L). (0.5