sensor CADILLAC DEVILLE 1996 7.G Owners Manual

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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs
so quickly that some people may not even realize the air
bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in
the steering wheel
hub for the driver’s air bag, or the
instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will
be hot for a short time. The part
of the bag that comes
into contact with you may be warm, but it
will never be
too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust
coming from vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag
inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from
being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people
from leaving the vehicle.
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When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.
This dust could cause breathing problems for
people with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble.
To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it
is safe to do so.
If you have breathing problems but can’t get out
of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or door.
Your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock
the doors and
tum the interior lamps on when the air bag
inflates
(if battery power is available). But if you want to,
you can lock the doors again and
turn the interior lamps
off by using the door lock and interior lamp controls.
m many crashes severe enough to inflate
an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle defomation.
Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the
right front passenger air bag.
0 The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some
new parts for your air
bag system. If you don’t get them, the
air bag system
won’t
be there to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include air bag modules and
possibly other parts. The service manual for your
vehicle covers the need to replace other
parts.
0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module, which records information about the
air bag system. The module records information
about the readiness
of the system, when the sensors are
activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
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NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels.
To restart when you’re already
moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
I A CAUTION:
Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while
your engine is “racing” (running at high ,speed) is
dangerous. Unless
your foot is firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people
or
objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out
of PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine
racing isn’t covered
by your warranty. OVERDRIVE
(a): This position is for normal driving.
If you need more power for passing, and you’re:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
accelerator pedal about haliivay down:
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and
have more power.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or
if it doesn’t seem to shift gears as you accelerate,
something may be wrong with
a transaxle system
sensor.
If you drive very far that way, your
vehicle can be damaged.
So if this happens, have
your vehicle serviced right
away. Until then, you
can use SECOND
(2) when you are driving less
than
35 mph (55 kdh) and OVERDRIVE (@)
for higher speeds.
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of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used
to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the
amount
of moisture that is on the windshield.
The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the
wiper stalk
to one of the five sensitivity levels within the
AUTO DELAY area. Turn the stalk toward you for
minimum sensitivity and away from you for maximum
sensitivity.
A single wipe will occur each time you turn
the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level.
An initial wipe occurs when
you turn the ignition on as a reminder
that Rainsense is active. The windshield wipers
also
remain in a “high park” position, even when the ignition
is turned
OFF.
The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well
as, a continuous low or high speed depending on the
amount
of moisture and the sensitivity level. The MIST
and “wash” cycles operate as normal and are not
effected by the Rainsense function.
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The Rainsense feature should be turned off when
going through a car wash
to avoid damage.
It is important to note that the Rainsense wiping feature
(AUTO DELAY) can be overridden at any time
by
manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed.
Note that if you ever
need to replace the windshield,
make sure it is Rainsensor compatible.
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Lamps on Reminder
You will hear a warning chime if you pull the key from
the ignition while leaving the lamps
on, if the manual
headlamp control is activated. An exception to this is
when you’re using twilight sentinel.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day.
DRL can be helpful
in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in
the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work,
so be sure it isn’t covered.
The
DRL system will make the low-beam headlamps
come
on at reduced brightness when:
the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off and
the transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When DRL are on, only the low-beam headlamps (at
reduced brightness) will be
on. No other exterior lamps
such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on
when the
DRL are being used. Your instrument panel
won’t be
lit up either. When
it’s dark enough outside, the low-beam
headlamps (at reduced intensity) will change
to normal
low-beam headlamp operation. When it’s bright enough
outside, the regular lamps will go
off, and the low-beam
headlamps change to the reduced brightness
of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, tum off the
twilight sentinel switch and shift the transaxle into
PARK (P). Placing your vehicle in PARK (P) disables
the DRL. The DRL will stay
off until you shift out of
PARK (P).
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Cornering Lamps
The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or
parking lamps are on and you signal a turn. They
provide more light for cornering.
Underhood Lamp
Turn the parking lamps on to operate the underhood lamp. The underhood
lamp will come on when the hood
is open.
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I W The control is next to
the headlarnp
knob. It
automatically switches the
lamps on and off by sensing
how dark it is outside.
To operate the twilight sentinel, leave the lamp knob off
and move the TWILIGHT control to any position
but
OFF.
If you move the control all the way to the right, the
lamps will remain
on for approximately three minutes
after the ignition has been turned to the
OFF or LOCK
position. If you move the control so it is just on, the
lamps will go off quickly when you turn the ignition switch out
of RUN. You can adjust the delay time from
only a few seconds to three minutes.
Light Sensor
The light sensor for the DRL and the twilight sentinel is
located in the center of the front defogger grille. If you
cover the sensor, it will read “dark” and the lamps will\

come on.
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When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay
on for about 20 seconds,
then it will flash for about
70 seconds. If the driver’s
belt is already buckled,
neither the chime nor the
light will come on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag’’ in the Index.
AIR BAG
You will see this light flash
for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to
RUN
or START. Then the light
should
go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or
comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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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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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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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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