ESP CADILLAC DEVILLE 1994 7.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - HERE ARE QUESTIONS “NYPEOPLE
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Q : Won’t I be trapped in .the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety
belt?
A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you
can easily unbuckle
a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And
your chance
of being conscious during and after an accident, so you
can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
0: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won ’t have to wear safety
belts
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A: Air bags, or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint systems, are in some
vehicles today and
will be in more of them in the future. But they are
supplemental systems only
-- so they work with safety belts, not
instead
of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has
required the use of safety belts. Even
if you’re in a vehicle that has
air bags,
you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s
true not
only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other
collisions.
Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear
safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even
one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt.
Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of home. And the
greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds
of less
than
40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are
for everyone.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records
information about the air bag system
if the air bag deploys in a crash.
The module records information about the readiness of the system,
which sensors activated the deployment, and whether the driver’s
safety belt was
in use.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper
service can mean that your air
.. bag system won’t work properly. See
your dealer for service.
NOTICE:
If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the right-front\

passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly.
You may have
to replace the air bag on the steering wheel or both the air bag
and the instrument panel for the passenger’s air bag.
Do not
open
or break the air bag covers.
Is the smoke from an air bag inflation harmful?
The particles emitted during air bag inflation are not harmful to most
people. Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty
breathing
if they stay in the vehicle with the windows closed after air bag
inflation.
So, if your air bag inflates, you and any passengers should exit
the vehicle
if and when it is safe to do so. If you or your passengers can’t
get out of the vehicle, try to get fresh air by opening a window, turning
on
the fan, or opening a door.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk Iid open because
carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t
see
or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrica1 wiring
or other cable connections must pass through the seal between
the body and the trunk
lid
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest
speed with the setting on between
65 F (18” C) to 85 F
(29O C). That will force outside air into your vehicle. See
“Comfort Controls” in the Index.
See ‘4Engine Exhaust” in. the Index.
THEFT
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your
we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways
you
can help.
__ Cadillac has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing
Key in the ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target
When
you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a
chime reminding you to remove your key
fr9m the ignition and take it
with you. Always
do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
~ for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The low beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight
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when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch is off, and
The transaxle is not in
“P” (Park).
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dusk,
if the Twilight Sentinel feature is turned on, the exterior ligh
will come on automatically and the low beams
will change to full
brightness. At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will
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change to the reduced brightness of DRL (if the headlight switch is off).
Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL
off, shift the transaxle into “P” (Park).
The DRL will stay off until you shift out
of “P” (Park).
Operation of Lights
Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog
lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meet all applicable federal
lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own
lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate
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these lights.
For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your. lower
beam lights with fog lamps at all times, or that headlights be turned on
whenever you must use your windshield wipers.
In addition, most
jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn
or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state
or
provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TURN SIGNAL ON - 20
This message is a reminder, after driving about a mile, that you have your
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TRUNK OPEN - 24
This message indicates that your trunk is open when the ignition is ON.
VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR OFT - 12
This message means that the Air Conditioning System detects a
refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to the A/C
compressor. To avoid damage, the A/C compressor automatically turns
off and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch from
“AUTO” to “ECON” and remain there. Have your A/C system serviced
if
this message appears.
Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS)
This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your
vehicle speed. Steering is easier at a lower speed for increased
maneuverability and parking ease.
As your vehicle speed increases, the
steering effort is also increased proportionately. At highway speeds the
amount
of steering effort is greatly increased to provide a manual like
steering feel for maximum control and enhanced vehicle stability.
Speed Sensitive Suspension
The Speed Sensitive Suspension automatically controls the ride of your
vehicle. The system controls damping forces in the shock absorbers and
struts in response to various speed and road conditions. There are three
dampening modes: Comfort, Normal and Firm. As the vehicle speed
increases, the firmness of the suspension increases. The system is in the
Comfort mode, for speeds less than
40 mph (65 km), normal mode for
speeds between 40 mph
(65 km) and’70 mph (110 km/h), and firm for
speeds greater than 70 mph
(1 10 km/h). The system also stiffens damping
during hard acceleration, braking and cornering for increased control.
The Speed Sensing Suspension controller is a computer used to control
and monitor the system. The computer receives inputs from acceleration
and determines optimum mode strut valving
(or suspension stiffness) for
your current operating conditions. The computer also receives feedback
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The system will go off after a four minute heating cycle. If you shift out of
“P” (Park), the system will only cycle for two minutes. If you want it to
cycle again, push the switch. It will go on for
two minute cycles after that.
If it has cleared your windshield before the cycle is over, you can turn it
off by just pushing the switch again.
Use the defroster to clear the windshield. In warm weather the heated
windshield system helps keep the vehicle’s interior cool by blocking much
of the sun’s heat producing radiation. The system’s solar control
properties also help reduce interior fading.
There is a metal film in the windshield which will block out some radio or
microwave signals. Therefore, the heated windshield will reduce the
useful range
of devices such as garage door openers and radar detectors.
(In certain states radar detectors are legal.)
SOUND SYSTEMS
Your Delco@ sound system has been designed to operate easily and give
years
of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if
YOU acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco@ system can
do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most
out
of the advanced engineering that went into it.
FM Stereo
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FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only
about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). And, tall buildings or hills can
interfere with
FM signals, causing the sound to come and go.
AM
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The range for most AMstations is greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with
each other.
AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power
lines. Try reducing the treble
to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
This means your radio can produce quality
AM sound comparable to FM
stereo. AMAX@ reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you
need for the best sound. In addition
to improved sound quality, AMAX@
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The Upper Knob r-
The upper knob does these five things:
It turns the radio on and off.
It controls the volume.
It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, push the
It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the RCWPROG
RCL/PROG
knob to display the station.)
knob to display the time.)
0 It allows you to hear the other side of tape play. (When a cassette is
inserted in the player, push the knob to change sides.)
The Lower Knob
Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push the knob to switch
from
AM or FM.
Behind the lower knob is the fade control. It fades the sound between the
front and rear speakers.
BASS
The slide control increases or decreases the bass response tone. Moving
the control toward the
(+) increases bass while moving toward the (-)
decreases it.
TREBLE
The slide control increases or decreases the treble response tone. Moving
the control toward the
(+) increases treble while moving toward the (-)
decreases it.
SCAN
When you press the SCAN button either up or down, the SCAN indicator
in the display will light and the radio will find the next station and stay
there about
5 seconds. Then it will go to the next station and pause, and
keep doing that until you push either the
SCAN or upper knob.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine eleven Delco@ custom designed speakers with very specific frequency
ranges. It also includes a digital clock.
The Upper Knob
The upper knob does these five things:
It turns the radio on and off.
It controls the volume.
It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, push the
0 It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the RCL/PROl
RCWPROG
knob
to display the station).
knob to display the time.)
It allows you to hear the other side of tape play. (When a cassette is
inserted
in the player, push the knob to change sides.)
The Lower Knob
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Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push the knob to switch
from
AM or FM.
Behind the lower knob is the Fade control. It fades the sound between
the front and rear speakers.
BASS
The slide control increases or decreases the bass response tone. Moving
the the control toward the
(+) increases bass while moving toward the (-)
decreases it.
TREBLE
The slide control increases or decreases the treble response tone. Moving
the control toward the
(+) increases treble while moving toward the (-)
decreases it.
SCAN
When you press the SCAN button either up or down, the SCAN indicator
in the display
will light and the radio will find the next station and stay
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to
avoid the collision.
There’s something else about drinking and drivifig that many people
don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can
make crash injuries worse. That’s especially true for brain, spinal cord
and heart injuries. That means that
if anyone who has been drinking --
driver or passenger -- is in a crash, the chance of being killed or
permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not beendrinking.
And we’ve already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for
drinking drivers.
CONTROL OFA VEHICLE
You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to
go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three
systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and
controls braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot
up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front
of you,
you won’t have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or
stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have
anti-lock brakes.
To Use Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock
work for you. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and
feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Traction Control System (Option)
Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin.
This is especially useful
in slippery road conditions. The system operates
only
if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front
brakes and reduces engine power (by shutting
off fuel injectors) to limit
wheel spin.
The “TRACTION ACTIVE” message will display on the Driver
Information Center when
the traction control system is limiting wheel
spin. See “Driver Information Center Messages” in the Index.
You may
feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When
road conditions allow you
to safely use it again, you may re-engage the
cruise control. (See “Cruise Control”
in the Index.)
The “TRACTION DISABLED” message will display on the Driver
Information Center if there’s a problem with your traction control system.
See “Driver Information Center Messages” in the Index. When this
message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
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