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regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
Engine Temperature Warning Light
(Canadian \Export Only)
This light tells you that
your engine has
overheated. You
should stop the car and
idle the engine as soon
as possible.
A warning
chime should also
sound if this light
comes on.
As a check,
the light should come
on
for a few seconds
when
you start your
engine.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
SERVICE
ENGINE
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SERVICE
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highway driving may increase the range reading).
If the range display shows
“Lo”, you should stop for fuel as soon as
possible.
Your computer needs enough data for
the “RANGE” reading to work,
however,
so it will read “Lo” for a while when your vehicle is brand new
(under
25 miles). Also, it may show “Lo” for a while if your battery has
been disconnected.
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Your Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives you the status of
many of your vehicle systems. The DIC is used to display driver selectable --
information and warninghtatus messages.
If more than one problem is detected, the Driver Information Center will
automatically display all current messages.
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Driver Information Center Control Buttons
INFORMATION Button
Pressing this button successively will display the ENGINE RPM (Digital
Cluster only),
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP, BA?TERY VOLTAGE,
AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFE LEFT, and TIMER.

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Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center,
Electronic Climate Control and Fuel Data Center displays. If
you have
the digital cluster the
fuel gage, Trip and odometer will also turn off.
While displays are off, pressing the INFORMATION button will turn on
only the Driver Information Center. If any other button is pressed or a
driving warning message needs to be displayed, or fuel level falls below
4 gallons, all the displays will come back on.
TRIP SET Button
Press and hold this button to set the Trip Odometer back to zero.
ENG/MET (English/Metric Button)
Press this button to switch from English (miles) and Degrees
(Fahrenheit), to Metric (kilometers) and Degrees (Celsius).
Driver Information Center Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your
vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that are first sold
in Canada or are export
vehicles will have a number after each message. This number he\
lps to
identify that message, which is only displayed
in English.
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46
This message will appear if your vehicle is in “P” (Park) for about 15
seconds and the brake is not depressed. If you do not want this message
to appear,
you can cancel this message by holding the “OFF” and the
Blue (cooler) button on the Electronic Climate Control panel for about
5 seconds. Hold the same two buttons again to have this message
displayed again.
A/C OVERHEATED - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 15
If the refrigerant system ever reaches an over-pressure condition, this \
message will appear to tell you that the air conditioning compressor has
been turned off. Air conditioned air will not be delivered to cool your
vehicle. If the pressure returns to a normal operating range,
you must
select
“AUTO”, “DEFOG”, or Defrost to start the compressor. If this
message continues to appear, have the system repaired as
soon as
possible to avoid compressor damage.
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This message will appear if your battery is not b.eing charged. Have your
electrical ,system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest
convenience.
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 at your earliest convenience. You can
reduce the charging overload by using.the accessories. Turn on the lights,
radio,
set the Climate ‘Control on .“AUTO” and ,the.fan speed on “HI’’
and turn the rear window defogger.on. Youcan monitor battery voltage
on the Driver Information Center by toggling the“‘1NFORMATION”
button. When the engine is running, -the normal range is
11.5 to
1.5.5 volts.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06
.This .message will appear when the.electrica1 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 still
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
generatorrecharge the,,battery quickly, you can .reduce,the load.on the
electrical system by turning
off your accessories. You can monitor battery
voltage on the Driver Information Center. by toggling the
“INFORMATION” button. The. normal range
is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47
This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid.
See your maintenance booklet for the proper -fluid and change intervals.
CHECKBRAKEFLUID - 37
This.message. is displayed to inform the-driver that the brake.reservoir
fluid level .is low. Check.the brake reservoir level and add as needed.
Have the brake system serviced by a. Cadillac technician
-as soon as
.possible.
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conditioned air is not delivered.
If the coolant temperature returns to
normal, you must select “AUTO”, “DEFOG” or Defrost to return to a
normal A/C compressor operation.
FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW - 11
This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tank is
critically low. It means you should stop for fuel immediately. I
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25
This message shows that the washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFT - 14 I
This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C
and heating system are no longer working. You may notice a drop in
heating and
A/C efficiency when this message appears. Have your
Climate Control system serviced
if this message appears.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION KEY - 33
This message will a ear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS Key
gp 11) senses that an improper ignition key is being used
to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage.
If it is
damaged, it may need to be replaced.
If you see no damage, clean the Ii
pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and
wait for the Driver Information Center to display “WAIT
3 MINUTES”.
The Instrument Panel Cluster
will then run a timer and change the
messages to “WAIT
2 MINUTES ”, “WMT 1 MINUTE”, and then
“START CAR”. When the “START
CAR” message is displayed, try again
to start the engine.
SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL - 02
This message appears if you have a problem with the Powertrain Control
Module
(PCM). To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
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 at your earliest convenience.
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Anti=Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your Cadillac has an advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent skidding.
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This light on the
instrument panel will
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When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, you may hear a
momentary motor or clicking noise, And you may even notice that your
brake pedal moves a little while this is going on. This is the
ABS system
testing itself.
If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the
anti-lock brake system warning light
will stay on.
See “Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
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Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving
safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front
of you.
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While driving on a surface with redueed tractio.n, try your. best to avoid
sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (hciuding engine braking by
shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause
the tires to
slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is
skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues
-- such as enough water, ice or
packed snow on the road to make a "mirrored surface"
-- and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system
(ABS) helps avoid only the
braking skid.
DMNG ATNIGHT
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that
some drivers are likely to be impaired
-- by alcohol or drugs, with night
vision problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
0 Don't drink and drive.
0 Adjust your inside reamew mirror to reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
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One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on
them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and
pay attention to traffic signals.
Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:
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Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and
plan your trip into an unknown part
of the city just as you would for a
cross-country trip.
Try
to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll
save time and energy. (See the next section, “Freeway Driving.”) 7-
Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because
the comer is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and
just before you start to move, check both ways
for vehicles that have
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Include an ice scraper, a small brush or-broom, a supply of windshield
washer fluid,
a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a
flashlight, a red cloth, and
a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if
you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a
piece
of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags, to help provide traction. Be
sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle..
Driving on Snow or Ice
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Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police
know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will f\
lash
on and off.
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Press the button into make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on
and
off.
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