2004 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 283

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It does not take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Do not overfill. Notice: Use of automatic transaxle fluid labeled other than DEXRON®-III may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your warranty. Always use DEXRON®-III labeled automatic transaxle fluid. 3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check. 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way and turn the handle clockwise. Reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter assembly. How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator Once the transaxle fluid has been changed, the transaxle fluid change indicator must be reset. Use the following steps to reset the indicator: 1. Press the INFO button on the Driver Information Center (DIC) until TRANS FLUID LIFE is displayed. 2. Press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100% is displayed. The indicator is now reset. 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® 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. 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 on page 5-26. 5-23