tow CADILLAC DEVILLE 1993 7.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To fold a front seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear as
you lift this latch. Then the seatback will fold forward. The latch must be
down for the seat to work properly.
SAFETYBELTS: THEY’RE FOR EVERYONE
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also
tells you some things you should not
do with safety belt. And it explains
the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system.
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Don% let anyone ride where they can’t wear a safety belt
properly. If you are irr a crash and you’re not wearing a safety
belt, your injuries can be much worse. You c%n hit things inside
the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously inijared or
killed.
In the same crash, you might not be ifyou are buckled
up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your
passenge--’ belts are fastened properly too. I I-
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What makes an air bag inflate?
In a frontal impact of sufficient severity, sensors strategically located on
the vehicle detect that the vehicle
is suddenly stopping as a result of a
reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces
nitrogen gas, which inflates the cloth bag. The inflator, cloth bag, and
related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator module packed inside
the steering wheel.
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How does an air bag restrain?
occupants can contact the steering wheel. The air bag supplements the
protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the
occupant more gradually. But air bags would not provide protection in
many types of collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts,
primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air
bags should never
be regarded as anything more than a supplement to
safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near-frontal
collisions.
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- impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the
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What will you see after an air bag inflation?
After the air bag has inflated, it will then quickly deflate. This occurs so
__ quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated.
The air bag will not impede the driver’s vision or ability to steer the
vehicle, nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle. There
__ will be small amounts of smoke coming from vents in the deflated air bag.
Some components
of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub may
be hot for a short time, but the portion
of the bag that comes into contact
with you will not be hot to the touch. The nitrogen gas used to inflate the
air bag
will have vented into the passenger compartment, and the bag will
be deflated within seconds after the collision. Nitrogen makes up about
80% of the air we breathe and is not hazardous. As the nitrogen vents
compartment.
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Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t
properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the
two children
can be crushed together and seriously injured.
A belt must be I
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Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so
small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the
shoulder belt still is
on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the
child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
If the
child
is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s
face or neck, you might want to place
the child in the center seat
position, the one that has only a lap belt.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - .- The other positions let you perform these functions:
ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield
wipers when the engine is
off. To get into “Acc”, push in the key and turn
before you inserted the
key.
- it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
OFIF: 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
must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your
car is being pushed).
RUN: This is the position for driving.
STARE This starts your engine.
If your Key seems stucK in “Lock, and you can’t turn it, be sure - - ..
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ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle need
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t
start
in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
“N’ (Neutral) only.
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NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park, if your Cadillac is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to
when your vehicle is stopped.

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1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some
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
key. The idle speed
will go down as your engine gets warm.
3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start” for about three
seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds
between each try to help avoid draining your battery.
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will cause your battery to be drained much so0
ive heat can damage your starter motor.
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4. 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.
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to do it without damagi
“Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of ---ur vehicle if the shift lever is
not fully in
“P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
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Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless y
have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure yo
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 nailer” in the Index.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in
“P” (Park) range before starting the
engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
You have to
fully amlv 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.
hifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is m
ould damage your t
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand
without damaging your transaxle, see “If You’re Stuck
in Sand, Mud, Ice
or Snow” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
@ Automatic Overdrive
This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for
passing, and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator
pedal about halfway down.
- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all
the way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3 (Third Gear)
This is like a, but you never go into Overdrive.
Here are some times you might choose
“3” 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)
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
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If YOU are towinn a trailer and are parking; on any hill: See “Towing a
Trailer” in the Index. That section
shows what to do first to keep the
trailer from moving.
SHIFTING INTO “P” (PARK)
I A CAUTION:
I 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.
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, use the steps
that follow.
If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a
trailer, also see “Parking On Hills” or “Towing a Trailer” in the
Index.
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Steering Column Shi! Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
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Pull the lever
toward you.
Move the lever
up as far as it
will go.
3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the
4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
parking
brake.
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5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in
“P7’
(Park).
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