CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G Owners Manual

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1. From insidc the vehicle roll down your window, then get out of your
2. From outside the vehicle with thc door opcn, lock the vehicle using the
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock and open tile
vehicle, keeping c. the door open.
power door lock or the Keyless Entry System and close the door.
door. The IO^ will sound and your Ileadlanqx will flash.
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The ignition key must be clear1 and dry before it's inserted in the ignition
or the
engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO fHEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
1GNITION KEY message is displayed, the kcy mag be dirty or wet. Turn
the ignition off.

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NEW VEHICLE “BREAK-IN”
NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But.
it will perform better in the long run if you follow these.
guidelines:
e Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first
500 miles (‘804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first. 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t get broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in’” guideline
ekeq time you. get: new brake linings.
0 Don‘t: i.0~’ ;Y. traiier during “break-inl” Set: “Towing a Trailer”
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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be swe
it is si1 the way in. If it is, then trrrn the steering wl~eel left and
' right while you turn the key hard, But turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could Break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs
service,

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Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL, (N). Your engine won't
start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're
already moving. usc NEUTRAL (N) only.
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NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only
when your vehicle is stopped.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than IS seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can clarnage your starter motor.
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If it doesn’t start right away, hold vour lev 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 battety
Your left headlanip and left taillamp may be on as you start Vour
engine,
but the right headlamp and taillamp won‘t.-This prohdes some
light as
you start but doesn’t drain your battery as much.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. 7i-y 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.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories,
you could
change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you
don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging
your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
DRMNG THROUGH DEEP STANDING
WATER
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,
water can come
in through your engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine.
Neyer drive through water that is slightly
lower thall
the underbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid
deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very
slowly.

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'lir use the coolant heater:
NOTICE:
After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as
it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. 11' you -.

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NOTICE:
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of' PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your
warranty.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems
not to shift gears
as you accelerate, something may be wrong
with
a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way,
your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens? have
your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use
SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 3S mph (55 km/h)
and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@!) for higher speeds.
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