1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 142

BATTERY NOT CHARGING 7 This message will : appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the electrical system checked by your dealership at your earliest convenience. - If this message appearsand stays on while driving or after startingyour vehicle, 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 by turning off the accessories. You can monitor battery voltage on the Driver Information Center(DIC) by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH 8: This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded, have the electrical system checked by your dealership. You can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitor battery voltage on the Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running. BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW 6: This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained. If this if message appears immediately after starting, it is possible that the generatorcan still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge and may take afew hours to do so. Consider using an auxiliary charger to boost the battery after returning home or to a final destination. (Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions when using a battery charger.) - BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM -108: The circuit in the brake booster vacuum has shorted oris 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 failedsensor. Have your vehicle serviced immediately at your dealership. - CHANGE ENGINE OIL 82: This means that the life of the engine oilhas expired and it should be changed within 200 miles (322 km). See "Engine Oil" and "Filter Recommendations" in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. After an oil change, the Oil 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 transaxle fluid. See the the Maintenance Schedule booklet for proper fluid the and change intervals. - - 2-72