suspension CADILLAC DEVILLE 1996 7.G Owners Manual

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For .the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary
tail fin which once more set the trend in automotive
styling for nearly two decades.
This was closely
followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and the industry's first modern overhead valve, high
compression V8 engine on the 1949 model.
Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling
dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, automatic
climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels,
twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in
these
years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as air suspension, memory seat,
automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed
stainless steel roof and low profile tires.
1957 Eldorado Brougham
The Eldorado, introduced in 1953, was redesigned for
1967 as the first front wheel drive personal
luxury car.
The 472 cu. in.
V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968
and 1969 was enlarged to
500 cu. in. for all 1970
through 1976 Eldorados. The Track Master
computerized skid control braking system option
debuted on 1970 Eldorados.
A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint
system (air bag) was available on all 1974, 1975 and
1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and standard on
the new international
size 1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option
incorporated the first on-board microprocessor.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The electronics and computerization which were
pioneered
by Cadillac in the '70s came of age in the
'80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On-Board
Diagnostics in
1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on
1986 models and Traction Control in the fall of 1989.
The 1992 Seville STS
was the first car ever to win all
three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor
Trend; Ten Best List, Car
& Driver; Car of the Year,
Automobile Magazine.
The year 1993 saw the introduction
of the Northstar
system. The state
of the art system includes the 32 valve,
dual overhead camshaft, Northstar
4.6 liter V8 engine,
4T80-E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, anti-lock brakes and traction control.
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For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in
quality
and technical innovation. Now more than ever,
Cadillac
is "Creating a Higher Standard."
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE BRAKE FLUID SWITCH - 37: A high
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRANSMISSION HOT - 112: This messages indicates
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t
adequately secured. This can cause
a collision,
serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle should be tightly secured with chains
or
steel cables before it is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can
be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use
T-hooks inserted in the front
T-hook slots or
R-hooks inserted in the rear R-hook slots. Never
use
J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and
suspension components.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
turned to
the OFF position. The steering wheel should
be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping
device designed for towing service.
Do not use the
vehicle’s steering column lock for this.
The transaxle
should
be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake
released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels
unless you
must. If the vehicle must be towed on the
drive wheels,
be sure to follow the speed and distance
restrictions later in this section or your transaxle will be
damaged.
If these limitations must be exceeded, then the
drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly.
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Tow Limits -- 35 mph (56 kph), 25 miles (40 km)
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NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling type equipment or
fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift
or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping
may be required for car carrier equipment. Use
safety chains and wheel straps,
Towing
a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage
a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle
to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To
help avoid damage, install
a towing dolly and
raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is
obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift
equipment,
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when using car carrier
equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the
~ T-hook slots.
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.. ._ Rear Towing
Tow Limits -- 35 mph (56 kph), 25 miles (40 km) NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling type equipment or rear
bumper valance damage will occur. Use wheel-lift
or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping
may be required for car carrier equipment. Use
safety chains and wheel straps.
Towing
a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage
a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle
to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment.
To
help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and
raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is
obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift
equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when using car carrier
equipment. Always use
R-hooks inserted in the
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remote Fuel Door Release ........................ 6-4
Remove Key Message
........................... 2-79
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-62
Parts
....................................... 6-65
Wheel
...................................... 6-42
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-47
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 7- 1.0,7- 11
Checking
................................... 1-47
Child
....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-7
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-47
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2- 16
Reverse
(R), Automatic Transaxle .................. 2-20
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-27
RKE
.......................................... 2-6
Road Sensing Suspension
........................ 2-82
Roadside Service
................................ 7-4
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-37
Rotation, Tires ................................. 6-37
Restraints
RSS ......................................... 2-82
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-47
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-7
Adults ...................................... 1-12
Care
....................................... 6-48
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-28
Children
.................................... l-33
Driver Position ............................... 1 - 12
Extender
.................................... 1-47
Incorrect Usage
..... 1-16. 1-17. 1-18, 1-19. 1-45, 1-46
LapBelt .................................... 1-28
How to Wear
Properly
......................... 1-12 Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 - 12. 1.29
Larger Children
.............................. 1-44
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 11
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-29
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.7. 2.64
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-47
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-14
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment .............. 1-14
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-33
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-27
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-8
SafetyChains
.................................. 4-35
Safety Defects. Reporting
................... 7- 10. 7. 1 1
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Power Recliner
................................ 1-5
Reclining Front
............................... 1-5
Heated
...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control ............................... 1-2
Power
....................................... 1-1
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
SeatControls
................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1.37.1.39. 1-41
Second (2). Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-22
SecurityOverride
............................... 2-10
Service
........................................ 6-1
A/C System A/C Compressor Off Message ......... 2-79
AirBagMessage
............................. 2-79
Brake Fluid Switch Message .................... 2-80
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 7-11
Charging System Message ...................... 2-80
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-29
Seatback
Seats
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