CADILLAC DEVILLE 1996 7.G Owners Manual

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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 the fuel supply is less than four gallons (15.2
L)
and the display is turned off.
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of
the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a
level surface.
A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message
may appear
if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil
level sensing system 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 CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears, and your
vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine
off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be
checked
by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking
the oil level be sure the engine has been off for five
minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then
check the dipstick and add oil
if necessary. See “Engine
Oil”
in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will
appear for several seconds indicating that
you need
washer solvent.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will appear
for a few seconds
when you select a speed at which
to cruise.
DOOR OPEN - 141: The passenger’s door is open or
ajar when this message appears. The vehicle’s engine
must be running and the transaxle not
in.PARK (P) for
this message to display.
A chime will also sound when
the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph
(8.1 km/h).
DRIVER DOOR OPEN - 140: This message
will display when the vehicle is being shifted out
of
PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that
the driver’s door is open or ajar.
A chime will also
sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph
(8.1 W).
ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature
is over 248°F (126°C). To avoid added
strain on a hot engine, turn off the climate control
system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until
it cools
down
or the message is removed. If it does not cool
down,
turn off the engine and have it serviced before
driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from
an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
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FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW - 11: This message serves
as a warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically
low. Stop for fuel immediately.
MONITORED SYSTEMS OK - I: This message only
appears in the “recall” mode by pressing the
RESET
button. It lets you know that no other messages are
stored or currently active.
PASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED - 31: This
warning message displays when the PASS-Key pellet information has not been programmed into your vehicle.
See your Cadillac dealership for service.
PCM FAULT - 110: The circuit in the Powertrain
Control Module
(PCM) has shorted or is loose when this
message appears. Have your Cadillac serviced by your
dealership at once.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER - 41: This message
informs
the driver that due to wheel slippage your
vehicle
is reducing engine power to compensate for the
loss of traction. Accelerating too fast causing the tires to
spin
is an example of when this message would display.
REMOVE KEY - 70: This message will appear when
the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key
11) is unable to read the pellet on the
ignition key or
an improper key pellet has been inserted.
Wait for the DIC to display STARTING DISABLED
DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION
KEY. The instrument panel cluster will then
run a timer
and change the messages to WAIT
3 MINUTES, WAIT
2 MINUTES,. WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR.
When the REMOVE
KEY message is displayed, remove
the ignition key. Check the ignition key for damage. If it
is damaged,
it may need to be replaced. If you see no
damage, clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth
or
napkin before inserting the key back into the ignition.
Have your vehicle serviced if the message still appears.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR
OFF
- 14: This message appears when the electronic
sensors that control the A/C and heating systems are no
longer working. Have the climate control system serviced
if you notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency.
SERVICE AIR BAG - 83: There is a problem with the
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (air bag) system when
this message appears. Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealership for
service
at once.
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level of brake fluid causes this message to display if the
ignition is in the
RUN position. Have the brake system
serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible.
If
the brake warning light is on, refer to the directions
listed in that 'part.
SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM - 102: This
message will display when a problem with
the charging
system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - 106: This
message will display if
an electrical problem has
occurred within the PCM. Have your vehicle service by your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE EMISSIONS SYSTEM - 104: A problem
in the emissions system has occurred when this message
appears. Have your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle.
SERVICE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - 103: A
problem within the engine cooling system has been
detected when this message displays. See your Cadillac
dealership
for service.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The PCM
has detected a problem within the fuel system when
this message appears. See
your Cadillac dealership
for service.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM - 107: A
problem with the idle control has occurred when this message displays. Bring your vehicle
to your Cadillac
dealership for service.
SERVICE IGNITION SYSTEM - 105: This
message displays when a failure in the ignition system
has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84: This message is
displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not
operating properly.
To correct this problem have your
vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear. Have your vehicle checked by your CadilIac dealership.
SPEED SENSOR FAULT - 109: A circuit problem with
the vehicle speed sensor will trigger this message to appear.
Have your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle.
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STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM
REMOVE IGNITION KEY
- 33: This message will
appear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key
11) senses that an improper ignition
key is being used to try to start
the vehicle. Check the
ignition key for damage. If
it is damaged, it may need to
be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the pellet
contacts
with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition
key and wait for the
DTC to display WAIT 3 MINUTES.
The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and change the messages to WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT
1 MINUTE and then START CAR. When the START
CAR message is displayed, try again to start the engine.
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42: This
message will appear when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe
engine damage. See “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
this message appears while the 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.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35: If
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEMlCAR MAY NOT
RESTART
- 34: This message means there is a problem
in the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key 11).
A fault has been detected in the system
which means that
the PASS-Key I1 system is disabled
and is not protecting
the vehicle. The vehicle usually
restarts however, you may want to take your vehicle to a
proper service center before turning off the engine.
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF - 111: This message
will appear when the PCM senses that the maximum
speed for your Cadillac has been reached. The speed
of
your vehicle will decrease several mph as the fuel
supply is cutoff. This allows your vehicle to stay in a
stable operating range.
TRACTION READY - 91: This message informs the
driver that the traction control system is available. This occurs when the traction on/off button in the glove box
has been returned to
an on position (pressing the button
once turns the traction control system off; pressing the
button again turns the system back on).
TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed
after
the traction control has been turned off.
TRANS FLUID RESET - 48: With the engine not
running and the ignition on, press and hold the
OFF and
rear defog buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET
meGage appears on the DIC (between 5 and 20 seconds).
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that the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot
(message -apppears when fluid temperature has reached
266 "F (1 30°C) for 15 minutes or when the temperature
reaches
291 OF (144°C) for 32 seconds). Have your
vehicle serviced immediately.
TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the
trunk is open when the ignition is in RUN.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about
a mile, that you have the turn signal on.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/H) - 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears. The
PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to.
Have your Cadillac serviced if this message appears.
VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR
OFF - 12: This message means that the air conditioning
system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to
:awe damage to the
A/C compressor. To avoid damage
:he
A/C compressor automatically turns off and the
Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch ?om
AUTO to AC and remain there. Have the A/C
iystem serviced if this message appears.
Traction Active
When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin,
the
TRACTION ACTIVE message will be displayed.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is
displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. This
message
will stay on for a few seconds after the traction
control system
stops limiting wheel spin.
Trip Computer
Road Sensing Suspension
The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS)(DeVille) and the Continuous Variable-Road Sensing Suspension
(CV-RSS)(Concours) automatically adjust the ride of
your vehicle, with the
CV-RSS having a wider range of
control. Automatic ride control is achieved through the
RSS controller, a computer used to control and monitor
the suspension system. The controller receives inputs
from various sensors to determine the proper system
response.
If the controller detects a problem within the
system, the DIC
will display a SERVICE RIDE
CONTROL message. If this message appears, have
your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.
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This feature lets you know when to change the engine
oil. It's based on the engine oil temperatures and
your driving patterns.
To see the display, press the
INFORMATION button several times until
XX OIL
LIFE LEFT appears. If you see 99% OIL LIFE LEFT,
99% of your current oil life remains.
The DIC may display a
CHECK OIL LEVEL message.
Always keep a written record of the mileage and date
when you changed your oil. For more information, see
the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule booklet.
If you see
CHECK OIL LEVEL, it means that you have less
than 10% of the 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.
The system should indicate changing the oil between
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km).
It may indicate changing the oil before 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) depending on your driving habits. If the
vehicle has been driven
7,500 miles (12 500 km) it
will indicate to change the oil.
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)
unless the display indicates changing
it sooner. The
system doesn't check
how much oil you have, so
you'll still have to check for that. To see how, see
"Engine Oil" in
the Index.
When new oil is added, you'll need to reset the system.
To reset, display the Oil Life Indicator by pressing the
INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the RESET
button until the display shows 100 OIL LIFE LEFT.
Electronic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes. It's automatic
-- you don't need to
adjust anything.
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort
control and audio systems offered with your Cadillac.
Be sure
to read about the particular systems supplied
with your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems, you can control
the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your Cadillac; Your vehicle also has
the flow-through ventilation system described later
in
this section.
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The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed. Press the up
arrow to increase fan speed and the down
arrow to decrease fan speed.
Temperature Button
The red and blue temperature buttons adjust the air
temperature coming through the system. Press the blue
button for a eooler setting or the red button for a warmer setting. The outside temperature is always displayed
when your vehicle is running.
You can change it from
Fahrenheit to Celsius by pressing the
ENGNET
(English/metric) button on the DIC.
Mode Controls
The AUTO/ECON button automatically controls the
direction
of air delivery for air conditioning and non-air
conditioning modes.
Automatic Operation
When the system is set for AUTO, sensors will control
the air delivery mode.
Air will come from the floor,
middle or windshield outlets. The fan speed will vary as
the system maintains the selected temperature setting. Be
careful not to put anything over the solar sensor
located in the middle of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor
is used by the automatic system
to regulate temperature.
To find your comfort zone, start with 75°F (24°C)
setting, allow about 20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Press the red or blue temperature buttons to
adjust the temperature if necessary. If you choose
60°F
(1 6" C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling
setting
and will not regulate fan speed. If you choose the
temperature of
90°F (32"C), the system will remain at
that maximum heating setting and will not regulate
fan
speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause
the system to heat or cool any faster.
With this setting,
the air conditioning compressor
automatically cycles when needed to cool the air. In cold
weather, when the system senses the need for heat, the
airflow will be directed
out the floor outlets. As. the
interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the
blower speed will decrease.
To maintain interior
comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument panel
air outlets and floor outlets
(BI-LEVEL mode). On
bright, sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may
come
out of the A/C outlets (A/C mode) to maintain
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If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have
it set -on
AUTO, the air will first flow out the floor air
outlets for a
few seconds. That is normal. This is to
expel hot air in the air outlets.
As the air is cooled, the
aifflow will move through the
A/C outlets. If you start
your vehicle with the fan setting on
HI, it will skip the
A/C Purge.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available.
The length of delay depends on the outside air
temperature, engine coolant temperature or the time
since the engine was last started.
As the coolant warms
up, the blower fan speed will gradually increase
and air
will flow from the heater outlets, with some aifflow to
the windshield to prevent fogging under most nonnal
conditions.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the
control setting
the next time you start your engine,
except for recirculation and defrost. Each ignition cycle
cancels recirculation, whereas,
DEFROST will change
to
AUTO when the ignition is shut off and then turned
back on.
Manual Operation
RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit the
amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is helpful
when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors
entering your vehicle. In the
AUTO mode, the system
will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air.
Pressing the recirculation button will change the
operation to a manual mode and the air will recirculate
non-stop. Press this button again to
turn off the
recirculation feature.
If you notice
the windows fogging, press the
recirculation button
to exit the recirculation mode.
OFF: Press this button to turn the system off.
Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle,
and the system will try
to maintain the previously set
temperature. The outside temperature will show in
the display when the system is off.
@ DE-ICE (Option): Pressing this button helps to
remove ice or frost from the windshield. See "Heated Windshield" later in this section.