warning lights CADILLAC SEVILLE 1993 4.G Owners Manual

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You’ll find the control on the left side of the instrument panel.
It controls these light systems:
Headlights
Taillights
0 Parking Lights
Underhood Light
Instrument Panel Lights
License Plate Lights
Interior Courtesy Lights
Fog Lights
Rear Fog Lights (Export Only)
ALL LIGHTS PANEL LIGHTS
EXCEPT BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHTS
COURTESY
LIGHTS
Here’s how to
manually work
your
light system.
Lights On Reminder
If you open the door while leaving the lights on, you will hear a warning
tone.
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You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer
installed. The new one may read the correct mileage. This
is because your
car’s computer
has stored the mileage in memory. If it isn’t stored, then
this odometer
is set at zero, but a label on the driver’s door must show the
old reading and when the new one was installed.
WARNING LIGHTS
This section describes the warning lights that may De on your vehicle. The
pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before
it becomes
serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying
attention to your warning lights could also save you
or others from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one
of your
vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few pages,
some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to
let you
know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you
should not be alarmed when this happens.
When one
of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are
driving, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow
the manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along
with.
. the ,. warning lights. See “Driver Information System” in the Index.

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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. You can monitor battery voltage
on the Driver Information Center by toggling the “INFORMATION”
button. When the engine is running, the normal range
is 11.5 to 15.5
volts.
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BATTERY VOLTS LOW
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 (Northstar Only)
This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid.
See your maintenance booklet
for the proper fluid and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID
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
section.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL (Northstar Only)
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.
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dirt. Slow down carefully.
Tips on Driving in Fog
If you get caught in fog, turn your headlights on low beam, even in
daytime. You’ll
see -- and be seen -- better. Use your fog lights if your
vehicle has them.
Don’t use your high beams. The light will bounce
off the water droplets
that make up fog and reflect back at you.
Use your defogger. In high humidity, even a light buildup of moisture
on
the inside of the glass will cut down on your already limited visibility. Run
your windshield wipers and washer occasionally. Moisture can build up
on the outside glass, and what seems
to be fog may actually be moisture
on the outside of your windshield.
Treat dense fog as an emergency.
Try to find a place to pull off the road.
Of course you want to respect another’s property, but you might need to
put something between
you and moving vehicles -- space, trees, telephone
poles,
a private driveway, anything that removes you from other traffic.
If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are unsure whether you are
away from the road, turn your lights on, start your hazard warning flasher,
and sound your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic.
Pass other vehicles in fog
only if you can see far enough ahead to pass
safely. Even then, be prepared to delay your pass
if you suspect the fog is
worse up ahead.
If other vehicles try to pass you, make it easy for them.
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warning that you are about to slow down and exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according
to your
speedometer, not to your sense
of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you
actually are. For example,
40 mph (65 km/h) might seem like only 20 mph
(30 km/h). Obviously, this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp
designed for
20 mph (30 km/h)!
DMNG A LONG DISTANCE
Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are still
many made
on regular highways.
Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same
in
some ways. The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared, you
drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there are longer turns behind
the
wheel. You’ll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are in good
shape. Here are some tips for a successful long trip.
BEFORE LEAWNG ONA LONG THP
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when
you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s work -- don’t plan to make too
many miles that first part of
the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and
shoes
you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and
maintained, it’s ready to
go. If it needs service, have it done before
starting out. Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts
in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and
willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things
you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
0 Fuel. Enpine Oil. Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
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lyAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
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 flash
on and off.
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make your front and
rear turn signal lights
flash on and
off.
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the way.
How To Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator: 4.6L (Northstar)
Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change indicator.
A
“CHANGE TRANS FLUID” message will display on the Information
Center
when the power train computer determines that the transaxle
fluid needs to be changed or at each 100,000 miles
(160,000 km) interval,
whichever occurs first. When this message appears, change the t\
ransaxle
fluid and reset the transaxle fluid life indicator
as follows:
Turn the key “ON” with the engine stopped.
Press and hold the “OFF” and “REAR DEFOG” buttons on the
climate control simultaneously
until the “TRANS FLUID RESET”
message appears
in the Information Center (between 5 and 20
seconds).
ENGINE COOLANT
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when
it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
The proper coo’ It for
your Cadillac will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37’C) .
Give boiling protection up to 262 ” F (128 ” C) .
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one\
-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM
Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush and refill. Use GM
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If you use these, you don’t need to add anything else.
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Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ................... 163
Compact Disc Sound Systems ........................ 161
Compact Spare Tire ................................ 258
Computer That Shows Fuel Economy .................. 135
Console. Center ...................................... 73
Contents. Thble Of ........ See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Control Of
A Vehicle ............................... 178
Control. Loss Of ................................... 189
Controls. Features And ............................... 63
Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 118
Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............ 237. 245
Coolant. Safety Warnings About ................... 233. 245
Cooling System ................................. 235. 243
Cruise Control ..................................... 104
Cruise Control. Change Speed With ................... 107
Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 109
Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 108
Cruise Control. lhming Off .......................... 109
Curves. Driving On ................................. 184
Cooling System Service .............. See Maint . Book. p.20
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Damage To Finish .................................. 323
Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. 323
Damage Warnings .................................... 2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ............... 113
Defensive Driving .................................. 174
Defogger. Rear Window ............................. 151
Defrost ........................................... 150
Delco Sound Systems ............................... 155
DEXRON IIE@ ................................... 281
Dimensions. Vehicle ................................ 349
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......................... 183
Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 276
Door Locks ........................................ 65
Door;Security Lock. Rear ............................ 67
Downhill. Parking .................................. 206
Downshifting ....................................... 87
Driver Information Center ........................... 136
Driver Information Center Messages .................. 137
Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 30
Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. 223
Delco-Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys ........ 160
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Driving And the Road. Your
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At Night ....................................... 190
Defensive ...................................... 174
Hill and Mountain ............................... 203
In A Foreign Country ............................ 264
In Cities ........................................ 198
In Fog. Mist And Haze ........................... 196
On Snow Or Ice ................................. 209
In The Rain ..................................... 193
In Winter ....................................... 208
On A Long Trip ................................. 201
On The Freeway ................................. 199
On The Road ................................... 202
On Curves ...................................... 184
Through Deep Standing Water ...................... 83
Winter .......................................... 208
Drunken Driving ................................... 175
Dual Braking System ................................ 128
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Electric Outside Mirror Control ...................... 118
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..................... 155. 326
Electronic Climate Control .......................... 147
Electronic Level Control ............................ 145
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 151
Emergencies. Braking In ............................ 184
Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 185
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 223
Emergency Towing ................................. 229
Engine
BlockHeater
.................................... 82
Change Oil Indicator ............................. 143
Coolant ........................................ 282
Coolant Temperature Warning Lights ............... 130
Exhaust ......................................... 95
Oil ............................................ 269
Oil Additives .................................... 275
Oil Light ....................................... 132
Oil, When To Change ............................ 275
Overheating .................................... 233
Speed Limiter (Northstar) ........................ 133
Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 127
Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 263
Exhaust, Caution ................................. 95, 211
Exhaust, Dangerous Gas In ........................ 95, 211
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