ignition CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G User Guide

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POWER WINDOWS
The controls are near
each window. Here's
how the master control
works.
Move the switch forw;lrd to raise the window.
Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). When you stop your
vehicle and turn the ignition key to OFF. you can still LISC your power
windows. The electrical power to operate the windows will not shut off
until you open ;t door or 10 minutes has passed. If you want this power for
another 10 minutcs, just turn the kcy to RUN and back to OFF.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many
different driving conditions,
but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn
and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be
sure it isn't covered.
The
DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on at
reduced brightness
when:
The ignition is on
Thc headlamp switch is off, and
The transaxle is not in PARK (,P).
When it's dark enough outside, your low beam headlamps will change to
full brightness. When it's bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go
off, and your low beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of
D RL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxle into PARK (P).
The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P).
As with anv vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system
when you need it.
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the day setting.
To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a
cotton
swab and glass cleaner.
M: This turns on the day/night portion of the mirror to automatically
reduce glare.
C/M: This setting turns on the compass in addition to the dayinight
function.
A letter denoting the direction headed will appear in the top
right corner
of the mirror.
Once the compass is calibrated, it does not need to be recalibrated.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Set the switch on the mirror control to C/M.
2. Turn the vehicle ignition switch ON. The Ictter C should be displayed
in the mirror compass window. If not, hold the Cal switch (bottom of
the mirror) for more than 10 seconds, and thc letter C will appear. To
hold in the Cal switch, insert a paper clip into the small hole on the
bottom of the mirror housing. The display will show a number first, hut
keep holding urltil the letter C appears.
than 5 mph (8 km/h) until the display reads a compass direction. For
3. For quick calibration, drive the whiclc in a 360-degree circle at less
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ASTROROOF - EXPRESS OPEN
If you have this option. the switch is here:
The astroroof includes
an express open
feature, a sliding glass
panel and
a sliding
sunshade. The control
switch
only works with
the ignition
011 or in
Retained Accessory
Power
(RAP) mode.
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To open the glass panel and sunshade, press the switch rearward. The
sunshade can also be opened by hand. If you want to stop the roof in a
partially opened position, press the switch in either direction. Press the
switch again
to open it fully.
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Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass panel. The sunshade
can
only be closed by hand.
To vent, press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed. Open the
- sunshade by hand. To close the vent press the switch rearward.
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There is an air bag readiness light 011 the instrument panel, which shows AIR
BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The
light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air
bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more
information on the air bag system, see ‘Air Bag” in the Index.
You will see this light
flash for a few seconds
when you turn your
ignition to
RUN or
START. Then the light
should
go out. This
means the system is
ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle,
or stays an? or
corncs on whcn you arc driving, your air bag system may
not work properly. f lave your vehicle serviced right away.
Buttery Charge Light (Canadian Only)
When you turn the key
to RUN or START this
red battery light will
come on briefly, to
show that your
alternator and battery
charging systcnls
are
working.
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With the anti-lock brake system, 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, hiwe it fixed so it will be ready to war11 you if there
is a problcm.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if’ the light comes on when
you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then
start the engine again
to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving. your Cadillac needs setvicc. If the
regular brake system warning light isn’t on, vou still have brakes. but you
don‘t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular biake systm warning light is
also on,
you don’t have anti-lock brakes and thcrc’s a problem with yo~u
regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
Traction Disabled Message
If this message is displayed. there‘s a problem with vo~~r traction control
system and your vehiclc needs service. When this message is displayed,
the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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This message will appear when thc Climatc 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,
you must select AUTO, DEFOG or DEFROST to return to a
normal A/C compressor operation.
FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW - 11
This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tank is
critically low. It means you should stop for fuel immediately.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 14
This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C
and heating system are no ionger working. Have your Climate Control
system serviced
if you notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION KEY - 33
This message will apex when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key”-
11) senses tht ;In improper ignition key is being used
to try
to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. It’ it is
damaged,
it map need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the
pellet contacts
with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and ..I
wait for the Driver Information Center to display WAIT 3 MINUTES.
The instrumcnt panel cluster will then run a timer and change the
messages to WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE, and then START
CAR. When the START CAR message is displayed, try again to start the
engine.
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SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL - 02
This message appears ifvou have a problem with thc Powertriliu Control
M0d~1le (PCM). To corrict this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84
This message is displayed to indicate that the Suspension System is not
operating properlv. To correct this problem haw your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac deaiership.
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With the engine not running and the ignition ON, press and hold the OFF
and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message
appears
in the Information Ce.nter (bctween five and 20 seconds).
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20
This message is a reminder, after driving about a mile, that you have your
turn signal on.
TRUNK OPEN - 24
This message indicates that your trunk is open when the ignition is ON.
VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 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.
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This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your
vehicle speed. Steering is easicr at
a lower spccd for increased
nlancuverahility and parking ease.
As your vehicle speed increases, the
steering effort
is also increased proportionately. At highwav 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 automaticallv controls the firmness of the
car's ride
by automatically controlling an actuator in each of the four
struts. Thesystem has three damping modes
-- Comfort, Normal and
Firm. Damping mode selection
is controlled by the electronic control
module according
to vehicle speed conditions, liftldive input, lateral
acceleration switch input and any error conditions which may exist.
The control module
is a computer used to control and monitor the Speed
Sensitive Suspension svstem.
It also controls the operation of the Speed
Sensitive Steering.
If the control module receives an incorrect feedback
signal for
two successive ignition cycles, an error code will be set in
memory and a SERVICEkIDE CONTROL message will be displayed on
the Drker Information Center. If the messagc should appear, have your
vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealer at your earliest convenience.
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There are two things the system docsrl’r do:
It can’t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive. If you drive in a
dusty area, you should change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or
three months (whichever comes first) unlesi the display says to change
it eve11 somer than that.
0 It doesn’t check IIOCV much oil you have, so you‘ll still have to check for
that. To see how, see “Engine Oil“ in the Index.
Electronic Level Control
The Electronic Level Control (ELC) system autonmtically adjusts the rear
trim height in response to changes in vehicle loading. The system consists
of
an air compressor assembly, air drver, exhaust solcnoici, compressor
relay, height sensor, air adjustable shocks and air tubing. The compressor
is activated
when the ignition is on and a sufficient amount of weight is
added
to the car to cause the rear suspension to deflect more than
approximately one inch. The exhaust solenoid
is powered at all times,
allowing the system to exhaust with the ignition off when excess weight
is
removed from the vehicle.
If the system has a slight leak, the air compressor will run frequently for a
few seconds each time.
For a larger air leak the air compressor may stay on for up to seven
minutes. You should see your dealer for service, but
you can keep driving
lyour Cadillac.
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