light CADILLAC DEVILLE 1994 7.G Owner's Guide

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Don’t put papers or other flammable things into your ashtrays.
Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them,
causing
a damaging fire.
Cigarette Lighter
It’s near the ashtray. To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let
go. When it’s ready, it will pop out in by itself.
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is
heating.
If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the
heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat,
damaging the lighter and the heating element.
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You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer
installed. The new one will read the correct mileage. This is because the
computer stores the mileage in memory.
WMING LIGHTS
This section describes the warning lights that are on your vehicle. The
pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying
attention to your warning lights could also save you or others from injury.
Warning lights
go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few pages,
some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to
let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you
should not be alarmed when this happens.
When one
of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are
driving, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow
the manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along
with the warning lights. See “Driver Information System” in the Index.
Brake System Warning Light
Your Cadillac’s
hydraulic brake system
is divided into
two
parts. If one part isn’t
working, the other part
can still work and stop
you. For good braking,
though, you need both
parts working
well.
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This light should come on as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer
to
the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. (See “Towing Your Cadillac” in the Index.)
A CAUTIEON
Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake
system warning li’ght is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light
on can lead to an accident. If the light-is still on
after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the
vehicle
towed for service.
The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your
parking brake, and it
will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you
have a brake problem.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
ANTI-
LOCK (@)
With anti-lock,this
light will come on
when you start your
engine and may stay
on for several
seconds. That’s
normal.
If the light
doesn’t come on, have
it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
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you’re driving, stop as
soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then
start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes
on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service. If the
regular brake system warning light isn’t on,
you still have brakes, but you
don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is
also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your
regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier
in this part.
The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come on when you are
driving with a compact spare tire. If this happens, the light means you
won’t have anti-lock until you replace the compact spare with a full-size
tire.
If the warning light stays on after you replace the compact spare with
a full-size tire, or if it comes on again when you’re driving, your Cadillac
needs service.
Engine Temperature Warning Light (Canadian Only)
This light tells you that
your engine has
overheated. You should
stop the car and idle the
engine as soon as
possible. A warning
chime should also sound
if this light comes on. As
a check, the light should
come on for a few
seconds when
you start
your engine.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
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This light tells you if
there could be a
problem
with your
engine oil pressure.
The light goes
on when you turn your key to “Run” or “Start.” It goes off
once you start your engine. That’s just a check to be sure the light works.
If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if
something goes wrong.
When the light comes on and stays on, it means oil isn’t going through
your engine properly. You could be low on oil,
or you might have some
other oil problem.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can De
costly
and is not covered by your warranty.
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(Service Engine Soon)
A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission
control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but
the engine is not running,
as a check to show you it is working. If it does
not come on at all, have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or it comes on
while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have
a problem
You should take your vehicle in for service soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a \
while
the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy
won’t be as good and your engine may not run
as smoothly. This
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When you turn the key
to “Run” or “START”,
this light will come on
briefly,
to show that
your alternator and
battery charging
systems are working.
If a light stays on, you need service, and you should take your Cadillac to
the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all
accessories.
Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only
when the ignition is in the
“RUN” position.
Digital Gage’
If the fuel level is within approximately one gallon (3.9 liters) of being full
the letter “F” is shown.
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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 Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience.
You can
reduce the charging overload by using the accessories. Turn on the lights,
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 by toggling the “INFORMATION’’
button. When the engine is running, the normal range is 11.5 to 15.5
volts.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06
This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts, or
if the battery has been drained. If this message appears
immediately after starting it is possible that the generator can still
recharge the battery.
The battery should recharge after driving a few
miles and the message should go out. If this message appears while
driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have
it checked
immediately to determinethe cause of this problem. To help the
generator recharge the battery quickly,
you can reduce the load on the
electrical system by turning
off your accessories. You can monitor battery
voltage on the Driver Information Center by toggling
the
“INFORMXTION” button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37
This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir
fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir
level and add as needed.
Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible. If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that
section.
CHECK FUEL GAGE,- 39
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallons and
your display is turned off.
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This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission
Control System. If the “SERVICE ENGINE SOON” light on the
instrument panel and this message appears and then turns off, it is an
indication that a temporary problem has cleared itself. Have your vehicle
checked at your earliest convenience.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35
If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and
do not operate it until
the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
damage to the engine can result.
SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM - 83
If this message appears, there is a problem with your Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) system. Let only
a qualified technician
work on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealer for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAR MAY NOT RESTART - 34
This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS-Key’II). PASS-Key’II
will prevent the vehicle
from restarting if it is turned off,
so you should take the vehicle to a
proper service center before turning the engine off. Never leave an
unattended vehicle with the engine running. Once you are where you can
get service, turn
the engine off and then try to restart it. If the vehicle
does not restart, the PASS-Key’II system
will need servicing.
TRACTION ACTIVE - 46
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, this message will be
displayed
if Traction Control is being used to reduce wheel slippage.
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(5000 km) and 7500 miles (12500 km), but it may even say to change it
before
3000 under very severe conditions. It all depends on your driving
patterns. If it’s been
7500 miles (12500 km) it always says to change the oil.
There are
two things the system doesn’t do:
0 It can’t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive. If you drive in
a dusty area, you should change your oil every
3000 miles (5000 km)
or
3 months (whichever comes first), unless the display says to change
it even sooner than that.
It doesn’t check how much oil you have, so you’ll still have to check
for that.
To see how, see Engine Oil in the Index.
men You’ve Changed the Oil
When new oil is put in, you’ll need to reset your system. To do it, display
the “OIL LIFE INDEX” by pressing the INFORMATION button. Then
press and hold the RESET buttons until the display shows
“100 OIL
LIFE LEFT”
Electronic Level Control
This keeps your car level.
The ignition has to be “ON” for the level control to work. When you turn
the ignition off, you may hear the level control exhausting. The system
consists
of an electronic height sensor, a small electric air compressor,
and air adjustable shock absorbers mounted on the rear
of the vehicle.
If the system has a slight leak, the air compressor will run frequently for a
few seconds each time.
For
a massive air leak, the air compressor will stay on for approximately
7 minutes. You should see your dealer for service, but you can keep
driving your Cadillac.
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