cruise control CADILLAC DEVILLE 1994 7.G Owners Manual

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For the 1948 model, Cadillac
introduced the
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which set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two decades. This
was followed
by the 1949 model with
the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille
and the modern overhead valve,
high compression V8 engine.
Engineering innovations, con-
veniences and styling dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto-
matic climate control,
tilt and
telescoping steering wheels, twilight
sentinel and four door hard tops all
debuted in these years. In 1957 the
Eldorado Brougham featured
ad-
vances such as air suspension, mem-
ory seat, automatic electric door
locks, transistor radio, a brushed stainless steel
roof and low profile
tires.
1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the
first front wheel drive personal lux-
ury car. The
472 cu. in. V8 engine
used
in all Cadillacs in 1968 and
1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for
all 1970 Eldorados.
An Air Cushion Restraint Sys-
tem (airbag) was available for
1974,
1975 and 1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injec-
tion was available, on
1975 Cadillacs
and was standard
on the new inter-
national size 1976 Seville. In
1978,
the Trip Computer option incor-
porated an on-board microprocessor.

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0 Flash-To-Pass Feature
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lever
The turn signal has
two upward (for Right)
and
two downward
(for Left) positions.
These positions allow
you to signal a turn or
a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is
finished, the lever will return automatically.
. A green arrow on the
instrument panel
will
flash in the direction of
the turn or lane
change.
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When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can
cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid
tank and other parts of the washer system.
Also, water
doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
3/4 full when it’s very cold.
This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank
if it
is completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer.
It
can damage your washer system and paint.
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.
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1. Move the Cruise
Control switch
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7 2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Push in the button
at the end of.the
lever and release it.
4. The instrument panel cluster has a “CRUISE ENGAGED” message
displayed on the Driver Information-Center, that will come on and
goes out after
5 seconds.
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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 h/h) or
(Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second.
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You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.
Remember, if
you hold the switch at ‘‘,/A?’ longer than half a second, the
vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the
brake.
You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want 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:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and
the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
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
get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to
“R/A” Each time you do this, your vehicle
will go about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) faster.
The accelerate feature
will only work after you have set the Cruise
Control speed by pushing the “SET CRUISE” button.
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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.
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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 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Khicle While 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
Control. Many drivers find
this to be too much trouble and don’t use
Cruise Control on steep hills.
__ your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of Cruise
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There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control:
Step lightly on the
brake pedal;
OR
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switch
to "OFF"
To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise
Control set speed memory is erased.
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This message will appear when your engine oil is approximately a quart
low. If this message is displayed, check the
oil and add as needed.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25
This message will appear for a few seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CHANGE OIL SOON - 40
This message will appear when your engine oil is less than 10 percent or
the mileage since the last
oil change is more than 6750 miles.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82
This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed immediately. See engine
oil and filter recommendations in the
Maintenance Schedule. After an
oil change, the Oil Life Index must be
reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the index
on how to reset it.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43
This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed to
cruise at.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 44
This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over
126°C (259OF). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off your
Climate Control system, and stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it
cools down or the message
is removed. If it does not cool down, turn off
your engine and have it serviced before driving it again. Severe engine
damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
ENGINE HOT - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 16
This message will appear when the Climate Control is in “Auto” or
“Defrost” and the engine coolant is hotter than the normal operating
temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned
off. When that happens, air
conditioned air is not delivered.
If the coolant temperature returns to
normal, the
A/C operation returns to normal.
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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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