Engine Coolant - Cadillac DeVille 2005 Owner's Manual

How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid
Indicator
After the transaxle fluid has been changed, the transaxle
fluid change indicator must be reset. To reset the
indicator, do the following:
1. Press the INFO (Information) button on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) until TRANS FLUID LIFE
is displayed.
2. Press and hold the RESET button until 100% is
displayed. This resets the transaxle fluid change
indicator.
The percentage of transaxle fluid life remaining may be
checked at any time by pressing INFO on the DIC
until the TRANS FLUID LIFE message appears.

Engine Coolant

The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
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DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
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DEX-COOL extended life coolant.
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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 5-27.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
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DEX-COOL coolant will:
Giving freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C).
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Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
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Protect against rust and corrosion.
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Help keep the proper engine temperature.
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Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
cause premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may
require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always use
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DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle.
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