brake CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This rich tradition continues
into the
'90s as Cadillac became the
first automobile manufacturer
to bc
awarded the prestigious Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality A\vard.
The 1992 SeviIle STS was the
first car ever to win all three major
automotive awards:
Car of the Year,
Motor Trend; Ten Best List,
Car &
Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile
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A 1993 Cadillac Allanti m stock
technical
configuration; was selected
a: the pace car for the 76th Indianap-.
oii:? 5011. The demandlnE pact: car.
pertormancr and handling require-.
rncnts were met because of' such
advances as the Northstar sysrem.
The system Includes the 32 ITal
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dual overhead camshaft, Northstar
4.6 liter Vti engine, 4THO E clectroni-
call,: controlled automatic transask,
road sensing suspension. speed sew
sitiirc steering, antilock brakes and
traction control.
For more than nine decades
Cadillac
has been a leader in quality
and technical innovation. Now more
than
ever, substance takes shape
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE BATTERY CHARGING
SYSTEM
RADIATOR
COOLANT
BRAKE
ANTILOCK BRAKE
ENGINE
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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
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LIGHTER
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SPEAKER
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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”
in tht: hiex for more intormation.
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Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to
overheat.
You may have to replace them and you could also
damage other parts of your vehicle.
Ifyou are towiqg a trniler nrzci ore parking or1 a hill, see "Towing a Trailer"
in the Index. This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from
moving.
SHIFTING INTO PARK (P)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I. Steering Column shift Lever
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF or RUN position.
2. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
3. Move the shift lever- into the PARK (P) position like this:
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P
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as far as it will go.
4. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal dow11. set the parking
5. Move the ignition key to LOCK,
brake.
6. Remove the key and take it with VOLI. If you can walk away from vour
vehicle with the ignition key in y;ur hand, your vehicle is in PARK (Pj.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SHIFTING OUT OF PARK (P)
Your Cadillac has ;-1 brake-transaxle shift interlock. You haw to fully qply
your regular hrakes heforr you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition
is in the RUN position. See "A~utomatic Transaxle" in the Index.
If: vou cannot shift out of PARK (P). case pressure on the shift lever -- push
t hi shift levet- all the way into PARK (P) as yo11 maintain brake application.
1 hen nwve thc shift lever into the gear you wmt. If you ever hold the
brakc. pedal down but st ill can7 shift out of P.ARK (6). Lq this:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Increase Speed Wile Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a highcr speed. Here’s the first:
1. Usc thc accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
2. Press the button at the end of the Icver, thcn release the button and
the accelerator pedal. You‘ll now cruise at thc higher speed.
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control
Tc) slow down in very small amounts, press thc button for less than half
a second. Each time you do this. you’ll go 1 mph ( I .6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another khicle While Using Cruise Control
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon vour speed,
load and the steepness of the hills. When going up stecp hills,iou 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 your
speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control.
Many drivers find this to be
too much trouble and don’t use cruise control
on steep hills.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Taillamp Monitor
The rear taillamp monitors are located at the top center at the back glass.
You will see them as you are looking through your inside rearview mirror.
The two red indicators will illuminate to show that your taillamps and
brake lamps are working.
Assist Handles
A folding handle over each passenger door can be used when getting out
of the vehicle.
Over the rear doors there is a coat hook on the handles.

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Brake System Warning Light
(0) BRAKE
Your Cadillac's
hydraulic brake system
is divided into two
parts. If one part isn't
working,
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can
still work and stop
you. For good braking,
though, V~LI med both
parts wo"rking well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake svstem inspected right away.
This light should come
on brieflv as vou start the vehicle. if it doesn't
come
on then, have it fixed so i problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop
carefullv. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may
go closir to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle
towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.)
The brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your
parking brake, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release
fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you
have
a brake problem.
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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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