brake CADILLAC DEVILLE 1998 7.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before releasing the manual parking brake, be sure
to put the vehicle
in PARK (P) and turn the ignition
to
OFF.
Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel
and pull on the manual release lever, which is located above the parking brake pedal.
If the parking brake does
not release,
you should either drive to the nearest service
station or have
your vehicle towed.
Always shift to PARK (P) before pulling the
manual release lever.
If your hand or arm is in
the way
of the pedal you could be hurt. The pedal
springs back quickly. Keep your hand and arm
away when you use the manual release lever.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them and you could also damage other
parts
of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index. This section shows
what
to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Shifting Into PARK (P)
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If
you have left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when
you’re
on fairly level ground, use the steps that
follow.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a
Trailer” in the Index.
Steering Column Shift Lever
(DeVie
and DeVille d’Elegance Only)
1. Hold the brake pedal down with you right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:
Pull the lever toward you.
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4.
5.
0 Move the lever up as far as it will go.
With your right foot still holding the brake pedal
down, set the parking brake.
Twn the ignition key to LOCK.
Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK
(P).
Console Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:
0 Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever
all the way toward the front
of your vehicle.
3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal
down, set the parking brake.
4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with
the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in
PARK (P).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the
engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could
be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless you have
to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK
(P) and your
parking brake is
firmly set before you leave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into
PARK (P), hold the
regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the
shift lever away from
PARK (P) without first pulling it
toward you (or, if you have the console shift lever,
without first pressing the button).
If you can, it means
that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into
PARK (P).
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transaxle into PARK (P) properly,
the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK
(P) properly before you leave the driver’s
seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
If torque
lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle,
so you
can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
(BTSI).
You have to fully apply your regular brakes
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is
in RUN. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK
(P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P) and also release the shift lever button on floor
shift models as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you want. (Press the
shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If
you
ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of
PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver's
door to turn
off the Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) feature.
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass
or other things that
can burn.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If you’ve left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake after
you move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t
move.
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.
If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a
trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Windows
Power Windows
The controls are located near each window. Press
the control forward to raise the window and press
rearward to lower. Note that the second rearward
position on the driver’s control operates the
express-down window feature.
Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power
(RAP).
When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to
OFF, you can still use your power windows. Electrical
power to operate the windows will not shut
off until you
open a door or
10 minutes have passed. If you want this
power for another
10 minutes, turn the key to RUN and
back to
OFF.
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Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous.
A bad mud splash can block your vision and you
could hit another vehicle or go
off the road.
Check the washer fluid level often.
Cruise Control
A CAIJTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at a steady speed.
So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” in
the Index.) When road conditions
allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise
control back
on.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25
mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the
accelerator.
This can help on long trips. Cruise control
does not work at speeds below
25 mph (40 M).
Cruise control shuts off when you apply your brakes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Setting Cruise Control
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button
and
go into cruise when you don’t want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch
off until you want to use it.
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Accelerate to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET CRUISE button at the end of the lever
and release it. The CRUISE ENGAGED message
will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then
applying the brake will end the cruise function. Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or
more,
you can move the cruise control switch
from ON to
R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second to
reset.
This returns you to your desired preset speed. Also
note that the Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display the CRUISE ENGAGED message again.
Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A longer than
half a second, the vehicle will accelerate until
you
release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you
want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Push the button at the end of the lever and then
release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll
now cruise at the higher speed.
0 Move the cruise switch fiom ON to FUA. Hold it there
until you reach a desired
speed and then release the
switch.
(To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the switch to R/A. Each time you do this, your
vehicle
will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.)
The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET
CRUISE button.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach a desired lower speed, then release it.
A
CRUISE ENGAGED message will then display in
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
button for less than half a second. Each time you do
this, you’ll go
1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal
to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to. a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brakes
or downshifting into FIRST
(1) takes you out of cruise
control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble
and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Move the CRUISE switch to OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when you
turn
off the cruise control or the ignition.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Charging System Indicator Light
~ -
-1 When you turn the
key to
RUN, this light will
come on briefly to show
that the generator and
battery charging systems are working.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts.
If one part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
If
this light stays on, you need service and you should
take your vehicle to the dealer at once.
To save your
battery until you get there, turn off all accessories. This light should come
on briefly when you turn
the ignition key to RUN. If
it doesn’t come on then,
have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there’s
a problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully.
You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.)
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