battery CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G Owners Manual

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These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example,
these
symbols are used on an original battery:
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CAUTION
POSSIBLE INJURY
8
AVOID SPARKS
OR FLAMES
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PROTECT EYES
8V SHlflDlNG
COULD
EXPLODE BATTERY
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BATTERY AClO
These svmbols arc important for you and your passengers whenever your
vehicle is driven:
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DOOR LOCK UNLOCK
L
FASTEN SEAT BELTS
a
POWER
WNDOW AIR BAG
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE BATTERY CHARGING
SYSTEM
RADIATOR
COOLANT
BRAKE
ANTILOCK BRAKE
ENGINE
OIL
PRESSURE ENGINE
OIL
TEMPERATURE I FUEL
Here are some other symbols you may see:
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FUSE
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AIR 1 RADIO
SELECTOR
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RADIO VOLUME
CONDITIONING I
LIGHTER
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SPEAKER
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TRUNK RELEASE
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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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This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three
individual hand-held transmitters.
It will operate garage doors and gates, or
with the accessory package, other devices controlled by radio frequency such
as home/office lighting systems and security systems.
The transmitter
will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current
transmitters
and is powered by your vehicle's battery and charging system.
This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: ( 1) This devicc may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interfcrcnce rectfivt'd,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Programming the Trarzsnzitter
Do not use the HomeLink "*' Transmitter with any garage door opener
that does not have
the "stop and reverse" safetv feature. This includes an)
garage door opener model manufactured befoie April 1, 1982.
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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 fuel that is in your tank. The computer does not know what
driving conditions will be like for the rest of your trip, so the range is
estimated based on your recent fuel economy. Therefore, your range
reading
may change as your driving habits change. (Going from city to
highway driving may increase the range reading.)
If the range display shows LO, you should stop for fuel as soon as
possible.
Your computer needs enough data
for the RANGE reading to work,
however,
so it will read LO when your vehicle is brand new (under
25 miles). It may also show LO if your battery has been disconnected.
Driver Information Center
Your Driver Information Center (DTC) display gives you the status of
many of your vehicle’s systems. The DTC is used to display driver
selectable information and warninglstatus messages.
If more than one problem is detected, the Driver Information Center will
automatically display all current messages.
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These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your
vehicle's svstems. Vehicles that arc first sold in Canada will have awnumber
after eachmessage. This number helps
to identify the message, which is
only displayed in English. c
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46
This message will appear if your vehicle is in PARK (P) for about 15 seconds
and
the brake is not depressed. If VOLI do not want this message to appear,
you can cancel it by holding the OkF and the blue (cooler) button on the
Electronic Climate Control panel for about five seconds.
Hold the same two
buttons again to have this message displayed.
A/C OVERHEATED - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 15
If the refrigerant system ever reaches an over-yrcssure condition, this
message will appear to tell you that the air conditioning compressor has
been turned off. Air conditioned air will not be delivered to cool your
vehicle.
If the pressure returns to a normal operating range, vou must
message co11tinues
to appear, have the system repaired as soon as possible
to avoid compressor damage.
select
AUTO, DEFOG, 01- DEFROST to start the
compress& If this
BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07
This message will appear if your battery is not being charged. Have your
electrical system checlwJ by y~lr Cadi1l;lc dealership at your earliest
conxnience.
BATTERY VOLI'S HIGH - OS
This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging,
(more
than I6 volts). To avoid being stranded have the electrical system
checked
by your Cadillac dealership. You can reduce the charging
0verlo;d
by using the accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the
climate cohtrol
on AUTO and the fan spced 011 HI, and turn the rear
window defogger on. You can monitor battery
voltage on the Driver
Information Center
by toggling the INFORMATION button. The normal
range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running.
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This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears
immediately after starting,
it is possible that the generator can still
recharge the battery. The battery should recharge after driving a few miles
and the message should go out.
If this message appears while driving or
after starting your vehicle and stays on, have it checked immediately to
determine the
cause of this problem. To help the generator recharge the
battery quicklv
you can reduce the load on the electrical svstem by turning
off your accesbries. You can monitor batten voltage on (he Drivkr
Information Center by toggling the INFORMATION button. The
normal
range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47
This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See
your maintenance schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change
intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37
This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir
fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add as needed. Have
the brake system serviced
by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. If
the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that section.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 04
This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the
cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than four gallons
and your display
is turned off.
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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When vou run
the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightlv. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it
keeps the battew charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart
the vehicle, and
possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let
the heater run for awhile.
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