towing CADILLAC DEVILLE 1996 7.G Owner's Manual

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You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE
ENGINE message
or a STOP ENGINE ENGINE
OVERHEATED message on the DIC. There is also an
engine temperature warning light
on the instrument
panel. See “Engine Temperature Warning Light” in the
Index.
Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode
Y
Should a low coolant condition exist and the message
STOP ENGINE
ENGINE OVERHEATED is displayed,
an overheat protection mode which alternates firing
groups
of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
This operating mode
allows your vehicle to be driven
to a safe place in
an emergency; you may drive up to
50 miles (80 km). Towing a trailer in the overheat
protection mode should be avoided.
I NOTICE:
After driving in the Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode,
to avoid engine
damage, allow the engine to cool before
attempting any repair. The engine oil may be
severely degraded. Change the
oil and reset the
oil life indicator. See “Engine Oil, When to
~ Change” in the Index.
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I NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well
as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth,
you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the
area around your front wheels. You should
1 your traction control system off. (See “Traction Control
1 System” in the Index.) Then shift back and forth
between
REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the
1 wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal
~ while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator
pedal when fie transaxle
is in gear. If that doesn’t get
you out after a
few tries, you may need to be towed out.
If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle’’ in the Index.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change
both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles
(83 0oO km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing.
0 Uses such
as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid
and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at
your Cadillac dealership
service department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here,
or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
I NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust ,system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if
you check your
transaxle fluid.
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TOLL-FREE HOTLINE
1=800-882=1112
Each technician travels with a specially equipped
service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac
parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs.
Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing
1-800-882- 1 1 12,24 hours a day,
365 days a year. This
service is provided at no charge for any
warranty-covered situation and for a nomina1 charge if
the Cadillac is
no longer under warranty.
Cadillac Owner Privileges fM
Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an
auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac
owner with the advantage
of contacting a Cadillac
advisor and, when appropriate, a Cadillac trained
dealer technician who will provide on-site service.
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Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner
Privileges TM at “no charge”, throughout your 1996 Cadillac
Warranty
Period - 48 Monthl.50,oOO Miles (83 000 km.)

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Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the
following situations:
Towing Service
Battery Jump Starting
0 Lock Out Assistance
0 Fuel Delivery
0 Flat Tire Change (Covers change only)
Trip Intemprlon - If your trip is interrupted
due
to a warranty failure, incidental expenses
may
be reimbursed during the 48 months or
50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period.
Items covered are hotel, meals and rental
car.
Roadside Service Availability
Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an
advisor is available to assist you over the phone. A
dealer technician, if available, can travel to your
location within a
30 mile/50 kilometer radius, of a
participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius,
we will arrange to have your
car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership.
Reaching Roadside Service
Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number: 1-800-882- 11
12. An experienced Roadside Service
Advisor will assist you and request the following infomation:
A description of the problem
Name, home address, home telephone number
Location of your Cadillac and number you are
0 The model year, vehicle identification number and calling from
date
of delivery
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........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
In the Rain .................................. 4- 17
Night
...................................... 4-15'
OnCurves .................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-38
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-19
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4- 25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
ECC ......................................... 3-1
Electrical Equipment. Adding ........... 2.17.3.30. 6.54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
..... 2.46. 2.48
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3- 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 2-83
Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-5
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Coolant ..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 17
Exhaust ..................................... 2-28
FuseBlock .................................. 6-55 Identification
................................ 6-53
Overheating
................................. 5-15
Running While Parked
......................... 2-28
Specifications
................................ 6-63
StartingYour
................................ 2-16
Temperature Warning Light
..................... 2-68
Engine Oil
..................................... 6-9
Adding
..................................... 6-10
Additives
................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6-10
Used
....................................... 6-13
When
to Change .............................. 6-13
English/Metric Button
........................... 2-75
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-28
Engine Coolant Hot-Idle Engine Message ........... 2-78
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Express-Down Window .......................... 2-30
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-43
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-45
Fan Control. Climate Control System
................ 3-2
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
Finish Damage
................................. 6-51
First (1). Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-22
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-32
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-25
Floor Mats .................................... 2-55
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Fluid Capacities ................................ 6-64
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-3
French Language Manual -11
Front Storage Armrest ........................... 2-52
Front Towing .............................. 5.8. 5.11
Fuel
........................................... 6-2
Data Panel .................................. 2-73
DoorRelease ................................. 6- 4
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-4
Gage ....................................... 2- 72
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
Fuel Level Very Low Message ..................... 2-79
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-55
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Gage. Fuel ................................... 2-72
GAWR ....................................... 4-30 .
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle ................ 2- 19
GloveBox .................................... 2-52
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-30
Guide en FranGais 11
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
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Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-29
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Hazara Warning Flashers .......................... 5- 1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-7
Headlamps .................................... 2-40
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-30
Highbow Beam Changer ...................... 2-32
Wiring ..................................... 6-5 4
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 7-3
Heated Seats .................................... 1-4
Heated Windshield ............................... 3-7
Heating ........................................ 3-6
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-32
Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer ................................. 4-35
Hood
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Release ...................................... 6-7
Horn ......................................... 2-30
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights ................... 2-65
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-19
Ignition Positions .............................. 2-15
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-43
Illuminated Rear Seat Visor Vanity Mirror ........... 2-55
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors ................... 2-55
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ................... 2-45
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-36
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-60
Brightness Control ............................ 2-43
Cluster ..................................... 2-62
Interior Lamps ................................. 2-43
Cleaning .................................... 6-47
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-28
Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
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Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels CertificationlTire
............................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-53
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-53
Lamps ........................................ 2-40
Interior
..................................... 2-43
Monitor
: ................................... 2-43
On Reminder
................................ 2-41
Panel
....................................... 2-43
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-26
Level Control. Electronic
......................... 2-83
Light Sensor
................................... 2-42
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-22. 2-64
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-67. 4-6
Brake System Warning ......................... 2-65
Charging System
............................. 2-65
Coolant Temperature Warning
................... 2-68
Oil Pressure ................................. 2-71
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-66
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7. 2-64
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-69
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-6
Automatic Door
............................... 2-4
Lighter ....................................... 2-54
Lights
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-67. 4-9
Locks *
Door ........................................ 2-3
PowerDoor .................................. 2-4
Programmable Automatic
Door ................... 2-4
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Trunk Reiease
................................ 2-10
Lumbar Controls ................................ 1-2
MAGNASTEER TM ............................ 4- io
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-65
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-51
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-69
Map Lamps ................................... 2-44
MapPocket
................................... 2-52
Matching Transmitter(s)
To Your Vehicle ............. 2-8
MaxiFuse/Relay Center
.......................... 6-58
Methanol
...................................... 6-3
Mirrors
............................. 2-46.2-48. 2-51
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-51
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview
......... 2-51
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
......... 2.46. 2.48
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-51
Visor Vanity ................................. 2-55
Monitored Systems
OK Message ................... 2-79
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-31
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-53
Neutral
(N). Automatic Transaxle .................. 2-21
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-14
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
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Odometer .................................... 2-63
Odometer. Trip
.................................. 2-75
Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
..................................... 6-9
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-83
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-7 1
Operation ...................................... 2-7
Overdrive
(0). Automatic Transaxle .... : ........... 2-21
Overheated Engine'Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-15
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 15
Owner Publications
............................. 7- 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-51
Park
(P)
Automatic Transaxle .......................... 2- 19
Shifting Into
................................. 2-24
Shifting Out
of .............. .. ................ 2-27
AtNight
.................................... 2-11
Brake
...................................... 2-23
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-66
Lots ....................................... 2-11
Over Things That Bum
........................ 2-27
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-39
Pass
Key Not Programmed Message ................. 2-79
PASS-Key
II .................................. 2-13
PCM Fault Message ............................. 2-79
Power
.
AntennaMastC are ............................ 3-32
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
OptionFuses
................................ 6-54
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-51
Parking
Passing
...................................... 4-13 Retained Accessory
........................... 2-16
Seatback Recliner
............................... 1-5
steering
...................................... 4-10
Steering
fluid ................................ 6-24
Windows ................................... 2-29
PowerSeat
..................................... 1-1
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-2
MemoryFunction
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-27
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-4
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 7-11
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2-11
Radio Reception
.............................. 3-30
Radios
............................. 3.10.3-14. 3.22
Rain. DrivingIn
................................ 4-17
Rainsense Wipers
............................... 2-34
RAP ......................................... 2-16
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-44
Rear Compartment
Fuse Block ....................... 6-60
Door Security Locks ........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-29
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-29
Storage Armrest
.............................. 2-52
Towing
................................. 5.9. 5.13
WmdowDefogger
............................. 3-9
WmdowLockout
............................. 2-30
Rearview Mirror. Electrochromic Daymight
.... 2.46. 2.48
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-5
Reduced Engine Power Message
................... 2-79
Refrigerants. Air-conditioning
............... 6.64. 6.65
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Thermostat
.................................... 6-23
Third (3). Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-22
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-3 1
Time. Setting the
............................... 3- 10
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-43
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Tires
......................................... 6-36
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-41
Buying New
................................. 6-39
Chains
..................................... 6-43
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-25
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Compact Spare ............................... 5-35
Inflation
.................................... 6-36
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-37
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-36
Temperature
................................. 6-41
Traction
.................................... 6-41
Treadwear
................................... 6-40
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-40
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-42
When
It’s Time for New ....................... 6-39
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message
.................. 2-81
Top Strap
..................................... 1-36
Torque
Lock ................................... 2-26
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32. 6-64
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-31
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Traction
Active
...................................... 2-82
Active Message ............................... 4-8 Control System
................................ 4-8
Control System Warning Light .............. 2.67. 4.9
OffMessage
.................................. 2-81
Ready Message
.............................. 2-81
Brakes
..................................... 4-35
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-38
Driving with
.................................. 4-36
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-39
Safety Chains
................................ 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-33
Total Weight
on Tires .......................... 4-34
Towing
..................................... 4-31
TurnSignals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-33
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-36
Automatic
................................... 6-17
Reset Message
............................... 2-81
Transmission Hot Message
......................... 2-82
Transmitters
Keyless Entry
................................. 2-6
Universal ................................... 2-57
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 7-7
Trailer
Transaxle Fluid
Trip Computer
................................. 2-82
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-75
Tnrnk
Automatic Pull-Down Feature ................... 2-11
Lock Release
................................ 2-10
Mounted CD Changer .................... 3- 18, 3-25
OpenMessage
............................... 2-82
SecurityOverride
............................. 2-10
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