engine oil CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G Owners Manual

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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE BATTERY CHARGING
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SAFETY BELT EXTENDER
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you
an extender. It's free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat
you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender
will be just for you, and just for the seat in vour vehicle that YOU choose.
Don't let someone
else, use it, and use it oily for the seat it k made to fit.
To wear it? just attach it to thc regular safcty belt.
CHECKING YOUR RESTMNT SYSTEMS
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder
svstenls are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged rcstraint system parts. If you see anything that
might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Torn
or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart
under impact forces. If a belt is turn or frayed. get a new one right away.
REPLACING SEATAND RESTUNT
SYSTEM PARTS AFTER A CRASH
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Engine Oil Wanting Light (Canadiun Only)
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This light tells you if
there could be a
problcm with your
engine oil pressure.
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Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be
costly and is not covered by your warrmty
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INFORMATION Button
Pressing the INFORMATION button rcpeatcdly will display the AVG
MPH,
MPG AVG. FUEdL USED, OIL LIFE LEFT, and TIMER,
RESET Button
Pressing the RESET button will reset the AVG MYH, MPG AVG, FUE-L
USED, OIL LIFE LEFT, alld TIMER when cach functioll is displayed.
TIMER Button
The TIMER feature is like a stopwatch. in that you can clock the time it
takes to get from one point to another..
To operate, press either the TIMER button or successively press the
11VFORMATION button until TIMER 00:OO:UU is displayed on the Driver
Information Ce.nter. Each of the fields for the HOURS, MINUTES, and
SECONDS are two numeric digits.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AVG MPH (Average Speed) Reset
Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the AVG MPH,
then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 AVG MPH is displayed.
MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy) Reset
Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the MPG AVG,
then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 AVG MPG is displayed.
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Fuel Used Reset
Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the FUEL
USED on the Driver Information Center, then press and hold the
RESET button until FUEL USED 0.0 is displayed.
Oil Life Left Reset
Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the OIL LIFE
LEFT, then press and hold the RESET button until 100 OIL LIFE LEFT
is displayed.
DISPLAY ON/OFF Button
Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center,
Electronic Climate Control and Fuel Data Center displays.
If you have
the digital cluster, the fuel gage, trip odometer and odometer will also
turn
off. While displays are off, pressing the INFOKMATION button will
turn on only the Driver Information Center. If anv other button is pressed
or
a driving warning message needs to he displnydd or fuel level falls
below four gallons, all the displays will come back on.
TRIP SET Button
Press and hold this button to set the trip odometer back to zero.
ENGIMET (EnglishiMetric Button)
Press this button to switch from English (miles and Degrees Fahrenheit),
to metric (kilometers and Degrees
L.- Celsius).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOW OIL LEVEL - 36
For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, the vehicle should be
on a level surface.
A false LOW OIL LEVEL mcssage may appear if the
vehicle is parked
on grades. The oil level sensing svstem does not check
for actual oil
level if the engine has been off for a short period of time,
and the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If the LOW
OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on levcl
ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutcs, vour oil level should be
checked
by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to cheiking your oil level be
sure your engine has been
off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a
level surface. Then check your dipstick and add oil if necessary. See
“Engine
Oil” in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25
This message will appear for a few seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CHANGE OIL SOON - 40
This message will appear when you have used 90%- of the engine oil’s
expected life, based on your driving patterns.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82
This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed within
300 miles. See enginc oil and filter recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. After an oil change the Oil Life Index must be
reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index on how to reset it.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43
This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at
which
to cruise.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 41
This message will appcar whcn your engine coolant temperature is over
248’ F (126” C). To avoid added strain on a hot engine turn off your
Climate Control system. Stop and
allow your vehicle to idle until*it cools
down or the message is removed. If it does mt cool down, turn off your
engine and
have it sewiced before driving it again. Severe engine damage
can result
from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating“ in the
Index.
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This message will appear whcn your engine has overheated. Stop and turn
your engine off imrnediatcly to ;woid severe engine damage. See "Engine
Ovcrhcating" in thc Index.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 03
This message will appcar if therc is a problem with vour Emission Control
Svstem.
If tho SERVICE ENGINE SOON light on& instrument panel
appears
and then turns off, it is an indication that a temporarv problem
has cleared itself. Have your vehicle checked at your earliest convenience.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35
If this messagc appears whilc thc engine is running. stop the engine and
do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
damage
to the engine can result.
SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM - 83
If this message appears, therc is a problem with vour Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (Air Rag) svstern. Lct only aqualificd technician
work
on your vst~ic~e. ~ec your tadillac dca~er for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEkl/CAR MAY NOT RESTART - 34
This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive
Security
System (PASS-Key"'I1). PASS-Key '' I1 will prevent the vehicle
from restarting L if it is turnid off, so you should take the vehicle to a
propcr service center beforc turning the engine off. Never leave (117
unattended vchicle with the engine running. Oncc vou are wherc you can
L get ssrvicc, turn the engine off and then try to restart it. If the ve1;icle
does not restart, the PASS-Key:% system will need scnricing.
TRACTION ACTIVE - 91
This nlcssage will bc displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce
whcel slippage.
TRACTION DISABLED - 88
This message will be displayed if 21 problcm is noted in the Traction
Control System.
Haw your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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This feature lets you know when to change your engine oil. It's based
upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns.
To see the display press the INFORMATION button several times until
XX OIL LIFE LEFT appears.
You'll see
how much
oil life you have left as
a percentage. So? if you
see
95 OIL LIFE
LEFT, for example.
that means that the way
you're driving your car,
95% of your current oil
life is still left.
The Oil Life Indicator may say to change the oil SOOII~I- than your
maintenance schedule. This
can happen if driving conditions, such as
short trips in cold weather, cause shorter oil life. Always keep a written
record
of the mileage and date wl~en you last changed your oil. For moro
information
on when to change your oil. see the Cadillac Maintenxw
Schedule Booklet.
If you see CHANGE OIL SOON, it means that you have less than iWk 01
your oil life left and you should consider changing your engine oil.
If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL, it means the oil life is gone and you
should change the oil right away (certainly within 200 more miles [320 km]).
The system should indicate to change the oil between 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km), but it may even indicate to
change it before 3,000 miles under very severe conditions. It all depends
on your driving patterns. If it's been 7,500 miles (12 500 km), it indicates
to change the oil.
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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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PREY Press this button to go back to the beginning of the track. Pressing
this button
when in the pause period between tracks will take it back to
the start of the track preceding the pause.
NEXT: Press this button to advance to the next track.
ST/PL: Press this button and the tape or CD will stop without ejecting and
the radio will start to play. Press it again and the tape or CD will start to
play again.
EJCT Press this button to remove the CD or tapc. If you nave both a
CD and tape in the player, then the other playback media will start to
play. Press
it again and the other media will eject.
COILIP: Pressing COMP makes soft and loud passages more equal in
volume. For example, classical and jazz music have vety quiet and very
loud passages in the same tune. The COMP display will light as long as
COMP is on.
TAPE and CD Operation
With both a tape and a CD inserted, both the TP and CD indicators in the
display will be lit and either the TP or CD (LED) wjll also be lit,
depending on which has the current priority.
TP-CD: Press the lower knob to switch between tape and CD.
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