parking brake CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G Owners Manual

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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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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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0 Move the lever up
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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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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You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
If something goes wrong, y&r riq could start to move. People can be
injured, and
both your vel;icle and the trailer can be darnagecl.
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But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here‘s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into PARK (P).
2. ILiave sonleone place chocks under the trailer whecls.
Wzen You Are Ready to Leave A@r Parking on n Hill
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2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drivc slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance when Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially
important
in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t
overfill), engine
oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of
these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them
quickly.
If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these sections before
you start your trip.
Check periodically
to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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Every new Cadillac has a DcIco Freedom'' battery. You never have to add i
water to one of these. When it's time for a new battery, we recommend a
Delco Freedom". batterv. Get one that has the replacement number
shown on the original bkery's label.
Vehicle Storage
If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 davs or more, take off the
black: negative (-) cable from the battery. This wiil help keep your battery
from running down.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer
storage periods.
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Battery Power Loss
If you lose battery power or the battery is disconnected, vour car's
computer must
be programmed. It takes just over 20 miiutes to do it.
If you want to do it yourself? here's how:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Make sure the front wheels are straight.
3. Turn off the Electronic Climate Control.

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Armrest. Storage ................................... 2-15
Ashtrays .......................................... 2-71
Astroroof-Express Open ............................. 2-67
Audio Systems ...................................... 3-8
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror ...................... 2-62
Automatic Door Locks ............................... 2-5
Automatic Rearview Mirror .......................... 2-57
Automatic Pull-Down Feature ........................ 2-12
Automatic Transaxle ................................ 2-25
Chart .......................................... 6-72
Fluid .......................................... 6-17
Average Fuel Economy Display ....................... 2-83
Avg Mph Reset. Driver Information Center ............ 2-86
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Battery ........................................... 6-30
Charge Light .................................... 2-76
No Charge Message .............................. 2-87
Power Loss ..................................... 6-30
Replacement. Keyless Entry ....................... 2-10
Volts High Message .............................. 2-87
Volts Low Message .............................. 2-88
Warnings .................................... 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ..................... See Owner Assistance
Blizzard
........................................... 4-30
Brakes
Adjustment
..................................... 6-29
Anti-Lock ....................................... 4-7
Fluid. Adding ................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder ................................. 6-26
Parking ........................................ 2-29
Pedal Travel .................................... 6-29
System Parts. Replacing ........................... 6-29
System Warning Light ............................ 2-77
Trailer ......................................... 4-38
Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) ................... 2-33
Wear .......................................... 6-28
Braking. In Emergencies ............................ 4-10
Braking ............................................ 4-6
Break-Away Outside Mirror .......................... 2-63
“Break.1n. .. New Vehicle ............................ 2-20
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp .................. 6-36
Bulb Replacement Chart ............................ 6-70
Headlamps ..................................... 6-32
Taillamps ....................................... 6-35
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Paint Spotting. Chemical ............................ 6-57
Park (P) Position. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-25
Shifting Into .................................... 2-30
Shifting Out of .................................. 2-33
At Night ....................................... 2-16
On Hills While Towing a Trailer .................... 4-41
Over Things That Burn ........................... 2-33
Parking Brake ..................................... 2-29
PASS-Key I1 ....................................... 2-18
Passing ........................................... 4-13
Power
Antenna Mast Care
.............................. 3-24
Door Locks ...................................... 2-5
Folding Mirror .................................. 2-63
Remote Control Mirrors .......................... 2-62
Seat Controls .................................... 1-1
Seatback Recliner ................................ 1-3
Steering ........................................ 4-10
Steering Fluid .............................. 6.23. 6.24
Windows ....................................... 2-36
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts ........................ 1-29
Problems on the Road ................................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ....... See Owner Assistance
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
....................... 2-12
Parking
Lots
........................................... 2-16
Radiator Pressure Cap .............................. 6-22
Radiator. Adding Coolant ........................... 5-19
Radios ................................... 3.10,3.14, 3.17
Rain. Driving In .................................... 4-18
Reading Lamps .................................... 2-55
Rear
Compartment Fuse Block
......................... 6-66
Defogger ........................................ 3-6
Door Security Locks .............................. 2-6
Seat Air Outlet ................................... 3-7
Seat Outside Position ............................. 1-33
Seat Passengers ................................. 1-33
Storage Armrest ................................. 2-15
Taillamp Monitor ................................ 2-56
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Wear Indicators ................................. 6-42
Wheel Replacement .............................. 6-45
When It’s Time for New .......................... 6-42
Top Strap ......................................... 1-42
Torque Lock ....................................... 2-32
Torque, Wheel Nut ................................. 5-32
Towing a Trailer .................................... 4-34
Towing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-9
Traction Active Message ......................... 2-91,4-9
Traction Control System .............................. 4-9
Traction Control System Active Message ............... 2-79
Traction Disabled Message ................... 2-78,2-91,4-9
Trailer
Brakes
......................................... 4-38
Driving on Grades ............................... 4-40
Driving with a ................................... 4-39
Engine Cooling When Towing ..................... 4-42
Hitches ........................................ 4-38
Maintenance .................................... 4-41
Parking on Hills ................................. 4-41
Safety Chains ................................... 4-38
Tongue, Weight of ............................... 4-36
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ................ 4-37
Towing a ....................................... 4-34
Turn Signals .................................... 4-40
Weight of a Trailer ............................... 4-36
Automatic ...................................... 6-17
Change Indicator, Reset .......................... 6-20
Reset Message .................................. 2-92
Transmitter, HomeLink Universal ..................... 2-68
Transmitters, Matching to Your Vehicle ................ 2-10
Trip Odometer ..................................... 2-74
Trunk Transaxle Fluid
Trip Set Button, Driver Information Center
............. 2-86
Open Message .................................. 2-92
Release, Remote ................................ 2-14
Security Override ................................ 2-13
Turn Signal On Message ............................. 2-92
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................ 2-40
Turn SignaI/Multifunction Lever ...................... 2-39
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................... 4-40
Twilight Sentinel ................................... 2-52
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