maintenance reset CADILLAC DEVILLE 1996 7.G Owners Manual

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BATTERY VOLTS HIGH - 08: This message shows
that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more
than
16 volts). To avoid being stranded, have the
electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership.
You can reduce the charging overload by using the
accessories.
Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate
control on
AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the
rear window defogger on. You can monitor battery
voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFORMATION
button. The normal range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts when the
engine
is running.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06: This message will .
appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this
message appears immediately after starting, it is possible that the generator can stili recharge
the battery. The
battery should recharge after driving a few miles and the
message should go out.
If this message appears while
driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have
it checked immediately to determine the cause of this
problem.
To help the generator recharge the battery
quickly
you can reduce the load on the electrical system
by turning off the accessories. You can monitor battery voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFORMATION
button. The normal range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts.
BRAKE.VACUUM PROBLEM - 108: The circurr in
the brake booster vacuum has shorted or is loose when
this message appears. Your vehicle may lose power
brakes but you will still have the use
of manual brakes.
The power brakes will not be affected if the problem is
caused by a failed sensor. Have your vehicle serviced
immediately at your Cadillac dealership.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that the life
of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed
within
200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter
Recommendations” in the Maintenance Schedule. After
an’oil change, the Oil Life Indicator must be reset. See
“Oil Life Indicator’’ in the Index on how to reset
it.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message WUI
appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid
(system has determined that the transaxle fluid has
reached
0%). See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for
the proper fluid and change intervals.
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CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL - 37: This message
will display if the ignition is in the RUN position to
inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Check
the brake reservoir level and add fluid as needed. Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. If the brake warning light is
on, follow
the directions in that part.
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be
in the cross-hatched area.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back
in all the way.
5. Replace the air cleaner assembly.
How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants”
in the Maintenance Schedule booklet.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid
to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring
it to the proper level. It doesn’t take
much fluid, generally less than a pint (0.5 L).
Don’t oveflll. We
recommend you use only fluid
labeled
DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label
is made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other
than DEXRON-I11 is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
How to Reset Transaxle Fluid
Change Indicator
Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change
indicator.
A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when
the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle
fluid needs to be changed. See your Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information. When this
message appears, change the transaxle fluid and reset
the transaxle fluid life indicator as
follows:
1. Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine.
2. Press and hold the OFF and rear defog buttons on
the climate control at the same time until the
TRANS
FLUID RESET message appears on the DIC.
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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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