CADILLAC SEVILLE 1995 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IGNITION KEY POSITIONS
This lock gives you
different positions. five
Before you put the key in, your ignition will be
in the LOCK position.
This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft
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The other positions let you perform these functions:
ACCESSORY: This position lets you use things like the radio and the
windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push
in the key and turn
it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked
just as it was before
you inserted the key.
LOCK Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the LOCK
position. This is the only position
in which you can remove the key. This
position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft
deterrent feature.
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OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering -
wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must .
have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your car is
being pushed).
RUN: This is the position for driving.
START: This starts your engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure
it is all the
way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your vehicle needs
service.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t
start in any other position
-- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P) only
when your vehicle is stopped.
To start your Northstar V8 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to
START When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
- -- 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START for about three
seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds
between
each try to help avoid draining your battery.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your left headlamp and left taillamp may be on as you start your
engine, but the right headlamp and taillamp won’t. This provides some
light as
you start but doesn’t drain your battery as much.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and holding it there as
you hold the key in START
for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again, do the same thing.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could
change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you
don’t, your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
DMNG THROUGHDEEP STANDING
WATER
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody
of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid
deep puddles
or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
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In very cold weather, 0°F (-18OC) or colder, the engine coolant heater
can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
c_ warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of
I NOTICE:
- ~~ - After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as
it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you
don’t,
it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer
Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your
Cadillac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The
dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
,-- depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.

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Your automatic transaxle may either have a shift lever located on the
steering column or on the console between the seats.
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There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when
you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the
- engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to
fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when
when the ignition key is in the RUN position. 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 release the shift lever button on the floor shift
console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving
PARK
(P)” in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
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- .~. the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out of
NOTICE: -.- -
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after
. ~- your vehicle has stopped.
Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. See
“If You’re Stuck in
Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index for additional information.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the
wheels.
To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. -
Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. .a
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Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or L 11
NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your
warranty.
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Going less than 35 mph (55 kmih), push your accelerator pedal about
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the
- you need more power for passing, and you’re:
halfway down.
way down.
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The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and have more power.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it doesn’t
seem to shift gears as you accelerate, something may be wrong
with
a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way,
your vehicle can be damaged. So if this happens, have your
vehicle serviced right
away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2)
when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and
AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (@) for higher speeds.
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THIRD (3): This position limits upshifting and will not allow you to shift
into AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(@).
Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE
(@):
When driving on hilly, winding roads.
When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears.
0 When going down a steep hill.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SECOND (2): This position gives you more power. You can use SECOND
(2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain 0
roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
NOTICE:
Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than five miles (8 km), or
at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), otherwise you can damage
your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (@) or
THIRD (3) as much as possible.
Don’t
shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than
65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power than SECOND (2).
You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. (If the shift
lever is put in
FIRST (l), the transaxle won’t shift into FIRST (1) until
the vehicle is going slowly enough.)
NOTICE:
If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might
happen
if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up
against
a solid object. You could damage your transaxle.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there
with only the accelerator pedal.
This could cause overheating
and damage
the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle
in position on a hill.
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To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your
right foot and push down the parking brake pedal
with your left foot. If
the ignition is
on, the brake system warning light will come on.
When you move out of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if your engine is
running, your parking brake should release. If it doesn't, you have a
parking brake problem and should have
it fixed. In the meantime, you can
manually release your parking brake as shown by the illustration below.
Pull on the manual
release lever which
is
located on the driver's
side under the
instrument panel and
above the parking
brake.
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