1995 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 162

LOW OIL LEVEL - 36 For correct operationof the low oil sensing system, the vehicle should be on a level surface. A false LOW OIL LEVEL mcssage may appear if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil level sensing svstem 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. I f the LOW OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on levcl ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutcs, vour oil level should be checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to cheiking your oil level be sure your enginehas been off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then check your dipstick and add oil if necessary. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25 This message will appear for a few seconds indicating that you need washer solvent. CHANGE OIL SOON 40 - This message will appear when you have used 90%-of the engine oil's expected life, based on your driving patterns. CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82 This means that the life of your engine o i l has expired and it should be changed within 300 miles. See enginc oil and filter recommendationsin the Maintenance Schedule. After oil change the Oil Life Index must be an reset. See "Oil Life Indicator" i n the Index on how to reset it. CRUISE ENGAGED - 43 This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise. ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 41 This message will appcar whcn your engine coolant temperature is over 248' F (126" C). To avoid added strain on a hot engine turn off your Climate Control system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until*it cools down or the message is removed. If it does m t cool down, turn off your engine and have it sewiced before driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-89