warning CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G Owner's Manual

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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Ti-y to have a GM dealer or a professional towmg service tow your
Cadillac. The usual towing equipment is :
Sling Type
0 Wheel Lift
8 Car Carrier
If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by
adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting or speciai tires and
wheels, these instructions and illustrations
may not be correct.
Before
you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with
That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
sling-type
equipment.
8 The makc, model and year of your whicie.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
0 If thcre was an accident., wha1 was damaged.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering
wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position with a clamping
device designed for towing selvicc. Do not use the whicle's steering
colunln lock for this. The trallsaxlc should he in NEUTRAL (N) and the
parking hrake relc;lsd.
ENGINE OVERHEATING
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TIIC Driver Information Center will displav either ENGINE COOL.ANT
HOT-IDLE ENGINE 01 STOP ENGINEdENGINE OVERHEATING.
In addition you will find the warning light about a hot engine on your
instrument panel on Canadian vehiclcs.

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If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem
may not be
too serious. Sonletimes the engine can get a little too hot
when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
0 Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
or so:
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
try this for a minute
2. Dial temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to
window, as necessary.
thi highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or
THIRD (3).
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,
drive slower for about
10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on,
you can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
If there’s still no sign
of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three
minutes
while you‘re parked, to see if the warning stops. But then, if you
still have the warning, turx off the cwgillc alzdgct c‘wyouc out of [he vehicle
until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away.
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You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the coolant recovery tank,
but be sure
the cooling system is cool before you do it.
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After the oil has been changed, display the 01L LIFE LEFT message by
pressing the INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the RESET
button until the display shows "100." This resets the oil life index. The
message will remain off until the next oil change is needed. The
percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any time bv pressing
the
INFORMATION button several times until the OIL LIFk LEFT
message appears. For more information on the Oil Life Index feature. see
*'Oil Life Index'' in the Index.
Engine Coolant Heater
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if vou have to park outside in
very cold weather. 0' F (- 18' C) or colder. Ifyour vehicle has this option,
see-*.Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index.
What to Do with, Used Oil
Did vou know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for vour skin and could even cause cancer'! Don't
let used oil
stav on your skin for. very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
waier, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or
rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about
the use and disposal of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If vou change your own
oil. be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filtdr before disposal.
Don't
ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash. pouring it on the
hy taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problcm
propcrly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer. a scrvicc station or a
local recycling center ior hclp.
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2 Oround, into sewers. or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it

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The fluid level must be to the maximum fill line at the base of the neck as
i;hown.
When your brake fluid fdls to a low level, your brake warning light will
come on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
Wzat to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as
Delco Supreme 1 l@ (GM Part No. 1052535). LJse new brake fluid from a
sealed
container only, and always clean the hake fluid resetvoir cap
before removing it.
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Don't let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For
example? just a few drops
of mineral-based oil, such as
engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake system
parts
so badIy that they'll have to be replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill brake
fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See
"Appearance Care"
in the Index.
Brake Wear
Your Cadillac has four-tvhecl disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is
moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in
costly brake repair.
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Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others
can burst
into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the
vehicle.
Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you
use anything from a container to clean your Cadillac, be sure to
follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always opcn
your doors
or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never. use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
0 Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
0 Acetone
0 Paint Thinner
0 Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
0 Nail Polish Remover
They can
all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all
damage your vehicle, too.
Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses.
these will darnagc your vehicle:
0 Alcohol
LaundIy Soap
Bleach
0 Reducing Agents
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DEVILLE INDEX
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A/C Overheat-A/C Off Message ...................... 2-87
Accessory Power. Retained .......................... 6-61
Adding
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid ........................ 6-19
Brake Fluid ................................ 6.26. 6.27
Engine Coolant ................................. 6-21
Engine Oil ...................................... 6-11
Power Steering Fluid ............................. 6-24
Sound Equipment ............................... 3-22
Windshield Washer Fluid .................... 2.43. 6.25
Adjuster. Seat ...................................... 1-2
Air Bag ........................................... 1-21
How Does It Restrain ............................ 1-26
How It Works ................................... 1-24
Location ....................................... 1-25
Readiness Light ............................ 1.23. 2.76
Servicing ....................................... 1-28
What Makes It Inflate ............................ 1-26
What Will You See After It Inflates ................. 1-26
When Should It Inflate ........................... 1-25
Air Cleaner ....................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning .................................... 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ........................ 6-74
Air Outlets ......................................... 3-1
Alarm. Theft Deterrent System ....................... 2-17
Alignment and Balance. Tires ........................ 6-45
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ......................... 6-55
AM Radio ......................................... 3-8
Antenna. Care ..................................... 3-24
Antifreeze ........................................ 6-20
Anti-Lock Brakes ................................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............ 2.78. 4.7
Anti-Lockout Feature ................................ 2-7
Appearance Care ................................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials Chart ..................... 6-58
Apply Brake to Shift Message ........................ 2-87
Electrical Equipment .................... 2.23.3.22. 6-61
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