brake CADILLAC DEVILLE 1993 7.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine
running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is
not fully in
“P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if
you leave the vehicle with the engine running,
it could overheat
and even catch fire.
You or others could be injured. Don’t leave
your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your
vehicle is
in “P” (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you
leave it. After you’ve moved the shift
lever into the “P” (Park) position,
hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift
lever away from “P” (Park) without first pulling it toward you.
If you can,
it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into “P” (Park).
SHIFTING OUT OF “P” (PARK)
Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully
apply your regular brake before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the
ignition
is in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
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.
If you ever
hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of “P” (Park), try this:
1. Turn the key to “Off.” Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to “N” (Neutral).
Retained
Accessory Power feature.
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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PARKED
r It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to,
here are some things to know.
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A CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow
dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution
under “Engine Exhaust”).
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is
at the highest
setting. One place this can happen
is a garage. Exhaust -- with
CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the
engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See “Blizzard” in the
Index.)
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’ve left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly. You
or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake move the shift lever
to
“P” (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move.
If you are parking on
a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see
“Parking on Hills” or “Towing
a lkailer” in the Index.
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Headlight Washers (Export On&)
11 you have this feature, when your headlamps are on, you will wash your -
headlamps while washing your windshield. Just press the PUSH paddle
on the multifunction lever.
CRUISE CONTROL
With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40
km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise Control does
not work at speeds below
about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts
off. L
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Get up to the speed you want.
Push in the button
at the end
of the
lever and release
it.
instrument panel
will come on.)
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Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
To Resume a Set Speed
Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you
apply the brake. This,
of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you
don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, you
can move the Cruise Control switch from “ON’’ to “R/A?
(Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.
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If you hold the switch at “R/A” longer than=half a second, the
vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or
apply the brake. You could
be startied and even lose control. So
unless you ’1 nt to go faster, don’t hold the switch at “R/A.”
To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first:
1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and
Here’s
the second way to go to a higher speed:
0 Move the Cruise switch from “ON” to “R/A.” Hold it there until you
the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to
“,/A’ for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
To Reduce Speed while Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower
speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half
a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go
1 mph (1.6 kmih) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle Mile Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your
foot off the pedal, your vehicle
will slow down to the Cruise Control
speed
you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your
speed, load, and the steepness
of the hills. When going up steep hills, you
may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When
going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep
your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of Cruise
Control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use
Cruise Control on steep hills.
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There are several ways to turn off the Cruise rnntrol:
Step lightly on the
brake pedal
; OR
Move the Cruise
switch to
“OFF.”
(The “CRUISE”
light
will go out.) ;
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When the Traction Control System is turned on, it will turn off the
Cruise Control. See “Traction Control System”
in the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lump Monitors
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The front lamp
monitors show that
your headlamps, high
beam and turn signals
are working.
The rear lamp
monitors show that the
taillights and brake
lights
are working.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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. Pkase
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.
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.
If the warning light goes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
This light shoula
come
on and turn off 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.
This light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and 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. If the
light comes on while 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 Vehicle” in the Index.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
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Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake
warning light is on. Driving with the brake warning light
on can I
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. 1’
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and may
stay on for several seconds or
so. 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.
If the light stays on or comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon
as
possible and turn the key off. Then start the engine to reset the system. If
the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your
Cadillac needs service. Unless the regular brake system warning light is
also
on, you will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. If the regular
brake system warning light is also on, 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
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