CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1993 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine r The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way.
How to Test The Alarm
Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door
Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the
lock.
door. The horn will sound and your headlights will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn
- works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system
- when leaving your vehicle.
PASS-KEY IIm
- Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 TM (Personalized
- different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove
Automotive Security System)
theft deterrent system. PASS-Key
I1 is a
passive theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything
the
key from the ignition. PASS-Key TM uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three
minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If
__ someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make
a
match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition
or the engine may not start.
If the engine does not start and and the
the ignition off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The
work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes
and try the other ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check
- When the PASS-Key I1 TM system senses that someone is using the wrong
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- “PASS KEY FAULT” light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn
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won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle
does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or
a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1
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If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet,
the starter won’t work and the security light
will flash. But you don’t have
to wait three minutes before trying one
of the other ignition keys. 7
See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the Pass-Key I1 TM
to have a new key made.
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If you’re ever driving and the “PASS KEY FAULT” light comes on and
stays on, you will be able to restart your engine
if you turn it off. Your
PASS-Key
I1 TM system, however, is not working properly and must be
serviced by your Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key
I1 TM system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1
TM ignition key, see your Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key
I1 TM to have a new key
made.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IGNITION KEY POSITIONS
This lock gives you
different positions. five
Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the Lock position. This
anti-theft feature.
- position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s an
The other positions let you perform these functions:
wipers when the engine is off.
To get into “Acc”, push in the key and turn
it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.
OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering
wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like “Lock.” Use “Off”
if you
car is being pushed).
RUN This is the position for driving.
STARE This starts your engine.
- ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield
- must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your key seems stuck in “Lock” and you can’t turn it, be sure
it is all the way in.
If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
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your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignitior, -w;tch.
If none of this works, then your vehicle needs 7
service,
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
To start your V8 engine:
1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some 1:
other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
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2. Turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of the 9
key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.
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3. If it doesn’t start within 3 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about
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one-third of the way down, while you hold the ignition key in “Start.”
When the engine starts, let
go of the key and let up on the accelerator
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pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery.
When starting your engine
in very cold weather (below 0 F or -18 C), do
this:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to
“Start” and hold it there. After
two seconds, push the accelerator
pedal about one-third
of the way down. When the engine starts, let go
of the key. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed,
if you
have to, until your engine has run for a while.
2.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key
in “Start”
for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or
six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
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WATER
ENGINE
BLOCK HEATER (OPTION)
In very cold weather, 0 F (-18 C) or colder, the engine block heater can
help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up.
To use the block heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an
electrical shock.
Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could
overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug
the cord into
a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. If
the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least
15 amps.
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depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can
give you the best advice for that particular area.
AUTOMATIC TMSMISSION
different positions for
your shift lever.
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0 P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start
your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is
not fully
in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless
you
have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairly level ground,
always
set your parking brake and move the shift lever to “P” (Park).
See “Shifting Into ’P’ (Park)” in the Index. If you are parking
on
a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Parking on
Hills’’ or “Towing a Railer” in the Index.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in “P” (Park) range before starting the
engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have
to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift
from “P” (Park)
when the ignition key
is in the “Run” position. If you cannot shift out of
“P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the
way into “P” (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then move the
shift lever into the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out of
‘P’ (Park)” in this
part.
R (Reverse)
Use this gear to back up.
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without damaging your transmission, see
“If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice
or Snow” in the Index.
N (Neutral)
In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels.
To
restart when you’re already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only. Also, use
“N” when your vehicle is being towed.
A CAUTION:
Shifting out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while your engine is
“racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t
shift out of
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while your engine is
racing.
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@ (Automatic Overdrive)
This position is for normal driving.
If you need more power for
passing, and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (60 kmih), push your accelerator
- Going about 35 mph (60 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
pedal about
halfway down
the way down.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine D (Third Gear)
This is like
@, but you never go into Overdrive.
Here are some times you might choose
“D” instead of “a”:
- When driving on hilly, winding roads
- When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears
- When going down a steep hill
2 (Second Gear)
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This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can -
use 2 on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes
off
and on.
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NOTICE:
Don’t drive in “2” (Second Gear) for more than 5 miles (8 km),
or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your
transmission. Use “D” or as much
as possible.
Don’t shift into
“2” u are going slower than 65 mph
(105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.
1 (First Gear)
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than “2.” You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If I
the selector lever is put in “1,” the transmission won’t shift into first
gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
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