light CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G Owner's Guide

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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 and modules, the wiring and the
diagnostic module. For more information
on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag”
in the Index.
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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When you turn the key
to
RUN or START, this
light will come on
briefly, to show that
your alternator and
battery charging
systems are working.
(0) BRAKE
1)
BRAKE
If this light stays on you need service, and you should take your Cadillac
to the dealer at once.
To save your battery until you get there turn off all
accessories.
Brake System Warning Light
1 Your Cadillac’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 could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
One
of these lights should come on briefly as you start the vehicle. If it
doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there’s a problem.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.)
A CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake
system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light
on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on
after
you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the
vehicle towed
for service.
The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your
parking brake, and
it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you
have a brake problem.
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ANTI-
LOCK (@)
With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start
your engine and may stay
on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the
light doesn’t come on, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when
you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition
off. Then
start the engine again
to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service. If the
regular brake system warning light isn’t
on, you still have brakes, but you
don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is
also on,
you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your
regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier
in this part.
Traction Disabled Message
If this message is displayed, there’s a problem with your traction control
system and your vehicle needs service. When this message
is displayed,
the system
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Traction Control System Active Message
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.
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This light tclls you that
your engine has
overheated. You
should stop the car
and
turn the engine off 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 BADLl’!
In the section “Problems on the Road,” this manual explains what to do.
See “Engine Overheating”
in thc Index.
Mammction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
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A computer monitors
operation
of your
fuel, ignition and
emission control
systems. One
of these
lights should come
on
when the ignition is
on, but the engine is
not running, as a
check to show you it is
working.
If one of
these lights doesn’t
come
on, have it fixed
right away.
If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving, the computer is indicating
that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in
soon for service.
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If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while
the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy
won’t be as good and your engine may not run
as smoothly. This
could lead
to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Engine Oil Warning Light (Canadian Only)
I This light tells you if
there could be a
problem with your
engine
oil pressure.
The light goes on when you turn your
key to RUN or START It goes off
once you start your engine. That’s just a check to be sure the light works.
If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if
something goes wrong.
When the light
comes on and stays on, it means that oil isn’t flowing
through your engine properly. You could be
low on oil or you might have
some other system problem.
I A CAUTION:
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. if you do, your
engine
can become so hot that hatches fire. You or others
could
be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
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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 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 generator recharge 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 schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change
intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 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.
If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that part.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 04
This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than four gallons
and your display is turned off.
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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.
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42
This message will appear when your engine has overheated. Stop and turn
your engine
off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 03
This message
will appear if there is a problem with your Emission Control
System. If the SERVJCE ENGINE SOON light on the instrument panel
appears and then turns off, it is an indication that a temporary problem
has cleared itself. I-Iavc your vehiclc checked at your earliest convenience.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35
If this message appears while the cngine is running, stop the engine and
do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
damage
to the engine can result.
SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM - 83
If this message appears, there is a problem with your Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (Air
Bag) systcm. Let only a qualified technician
work
on your vehicle. See yo& Cadillac dealer for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAK MAY NOT RESTART - 34
This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS-Key@II). PASS-Key@)II
will prevent the vehicle
from restarting
if it is turned off, so you should take the vehicle to a
proper service center before turning the engine off. Never leave an
unattended vehicle
with the engine running. Once you are where you can
get service, turn the engine off
and then tIy to restart it. If the vehicle
does not restart, the PASS-Key(’I1 system
will need servicing.
TRACTION ACTIVE - 91
This mcssage will be displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce
wheel slippage.
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The level control system automatically adjusts the rear trim height in
rcsponse to changes in vehicle loading. The system consists of an air
compressor assembly, air dryer, exhaust solenoid, compressor relay,
height sensor, air adjustable shocks and air tubing.
The height sensing function is performed by the Road-Sensing
Suspension
(RSS) rear position sensors. Rear trim height information is
input from the rear position sensors to the RSS control module which
controls compressor and exhaust solenoid operation.
If the system has a slight leak, the air cornpressor will run frequently for a
few seconds each time.
For a larger air leak the air compressor may stay on for up to seven
minutes.
You should see your dealer for service, but you can keep driving
your Cadillac.
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Temperature
To select the
temperature you want,
press the blue button
for a cooler setting or
the red button for a
warmer setting.
The
temperature setting
will be displayed on the
digital screen.
Temperatures from
65 ' F (18' C) to 85 " F (29 ' C) may be selected for
automatic temperature control.
You may choose 60" F (16' C) for
maximum cooling, and
90' F (33" C) for maximum heating. We
recommend when first getting familiar with your vehicle, select
75 ' F
(24' C). You may find that your own personal comfort requires a slightly
higher or lower setting. Once you set the temperature, the system will
automatically maintain the set temperature.
ECON
Evert though the ECON setting is automatic, the air conditioning
compressor does not operate and it won't remove humidity from the air.
The system will, however, attempt to
keep the air at the selected
temperature.
Use this setting in cold or cool weather to save fuel.
Use the AUTO setting when it's warm outside and you need to cool the air.
AUTO
With this setting, the air conditioning compressor cycles when needed to
cool the air and it's all automatic. In cold weather when the system senses
the need for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor ducts.
As the
interior tempcrature approaches the desired setting, the blower speed
will
decrease and the airflow could be directed through the defroster and floor
ducts.
To maintain interior comfort, the airflow may move to the
instrument panel air outlets and floor ducts (Bi-Level). On bright sunny
days in cold weather, the airflow may come out
of the A/C outlets
(Bi-Level mode) to maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness.
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