CADILLAC DEVILLE 1994 7.G Owners Manual

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0 Donst let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For
example,
just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as
engine oil, in
your brake system can damage brake system
parts
so ba.dly that they’ll have to be replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill- brake
fluid on your vehicle.
If yondo, wash it off immediately.,See
“Appearance Care” in the Index
Brake- Wear
Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched
warningsound when-.the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The soundmay come and-go;
or be heard all the time your vehicle is
moving (except when yoware pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brakepads couM result in
costly brake:repair.
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Some driving cond.itions or climates may cause a brakesqueal when the
brakes are..first applied
or lightly applied. This does-not-mean something
is wrong with your brakes.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal,height, or if
these is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could
be a sign of brake
trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for
wear.
If you rarely make a moderate or heavier s.top, then your brakes
might not adjust correctly.
If you drive in that way; then -- very carefully,--
make a
few moderate brake stops about every 1000 miles (1600 km), so
your brakes will adjust prsperly.
Replacing Brake System. Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have
to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really
good braking. Vehicles
we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Cadillac does when it
is new. When you replace
parts of your braking system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put
in -- be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer
work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, the balance-.between your front and rear brakes
can change, for the worse. The. braking performance you’ve come to
expect can change in many other ways itsomeone puts in the wrong
replacement
brake parts.
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Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to
add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we
recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has
the catalog
number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the
black, negative
(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery
from running down.
Contact your dealer to learn how
to prepare your vehicle for longer
storage periods.
Battery Power Loss
If you lose battery power or the battery is disconnected, your car’s
computer must be programmed. It takes just over
20 minutes to do it. If
you want to do it yourself, here’s how:
0 Apply the parking brake.
0 Make sure the front wheels are straight.
0 Turn off the Electronic Climate Control.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Start the engine in “P” (Park) and let it idle for 15 minutes. Then:
Put your foot on the brake pedal, shift the transaxle to @ and let it
idle for
3 minutes or more. Do not accelerate the engine. Then:
With the car in @ (Drive), turn the Electronic Climate Control to
“Auto” and let the engine idle for 3 minutes or more.
Turn your engine off.
Now your computer is programmed.
UOGEN BULBS
EXTERIOR UP HOUSINGS
I NOTICE:
Your Cadillac’s lamp housings are designed with small vents so
moisture will be removed when the lights are on, or after driving
for
a short time. If an excessive amount of moisture is present
which does not clear, see your Cadillac dealer for service.
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Here is how to change the halogen headlight bulb.
Rotate the headlight
housing socket
clockwise
1/4 turn
and gently remove
the headlight housing
socket and bulb.
Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating the locking
clip.
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NOTICE:
Do not touch glass portion of the new halogen bulb! The oil
from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb.

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sure that the harness is locked to the bulb socket.
Now reinstall into the lamp assembly.
CORiVEMNG HP BULB REPLACEMENT
1. Open the hood to gain access to the mounting screw.
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2. Remove the screw
securing the
cornering lamp
housing.

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replace the bulb and reinstall.
5. When instaliing the
cornering lamp
housing be sure
that the
two guide
pins are aligned
with the holes.

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1. Loosen the upper
Torex@ screw, but
don’t remove
it.
2, Gently tilt the top portion of the taillight h~using to access the bulb
sockets. (If you can’t access the lower bulb socket: remove the taillight
housing completely.)
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3. Press the bulb
socket housing
lever and rotate
the socket
counterclockwise
and remove it.

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pressing and
turning bulb
counterclockwise.
5. Reinstall taillamp housing. Be sure to insert tab (located on the lower
portion of the housing) into extension housing
if you have removed it
completely.
Center.High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement
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Gently pry up on the trim cover.
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Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb
from the housing.
Replace the bulb, and reinstall. ...
Position the windshield wipers on the windshield in the “mid” wipe
position. To do this, turn the ignition key to Accessory and turn the wipers
--on. Then with the .door open,-turn-the ignition key to off.
Startwith the dr;iver side wiper blade,assembly.
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