lock CADILLAC DEVILLE 1994 7.G Owner's Guide

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This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you
start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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’re pulling a
trailer, see “Towing a Ilrailer” in the Index.
Ensure the shift lever is
fully in “P7’ (Park) range before starting the
engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle 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’7
(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.
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1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:
3.
4.
5.
0 Pull the lever
toward you.
0 Move the lever
up as far as it
will
go.
With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the
parking brake.
Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
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 “P” (Park).
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’ CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle .with the engine I-
running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if.the shift lever is
noi Eully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if
I- you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overhe\
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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 “P9’ (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) you maintain brake
application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want.
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
Retained Accessory Power feature.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to “N” (Neutral).
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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If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into “P”
(Park) properly, the weight
of the vehicle may put too much force on the
parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out
of “P” (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque
lock, set the parking brake and then shift into “P” (Park) properly before
in the Index.
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-. you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)”
If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push
yours a little uphill to take some
of the pressure from the transaxle, so
you can pull the shift lever out of “P” (Park).
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__ Press the right side of the switch to disable rear passenger window
switches. This is a useful feature when
you have children as passengers.
HORN
To sound the horn, just press a corner of the air bag located in the center
of the steering wheel.
TILT WHEEL
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you
drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room
when you exit and enter the vehicle.
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the steering wheel and
pull the lever. Move
the steering wheel to
a
comfortable level, then
release the lever to
lock the wheel in
place.
TURN SIGNA/MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlight High-Low Beam
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive
safely.
To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully
loosen
or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades
or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an
overload.
Windshield Washer
To wash your
windshield push the
paddle labeled PUSH,
then release it. After
washing the windshield
the wipers will stop,
unless you were using
your wipers. If you
were, the wipers
will
resume the wiper
speed
you were using.
For more washer
cycles push and hold
the paddle.
When
me washer fluid reacnes a low level, “LOW WASHER FLUID”
will be displayed in the Driver Information Center.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous.
A bad mud splash can
block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or
go off the road. Check
your washer fluid
level often.
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Front Visor and Auxiliary Sunshade System
To block out glare, swing down the visor. You can also remove them from
the center mount and swing them
to the side, while the auxiliary sunshade
remains to block glare from the front.
To use one, pull the
front shade from the
headliner and position
it to your preference.

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The control on the driver's door armrest operates both outside rearview
mirrors. Move the center switch to the left to select the driver side mirror,
or to the right to select the passenger side mirror. Then press the control
pad to adjust each mirror
so that you can just see the side of your vehicle.
To lock the controls leave the selector switch in the middle position.
When
you operate the rear window defogger, it also warms both outside
mirrors to help clear them of fog or ice.
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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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