check engine CADILLAC SEVILLE 1995 4.G User Guide

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When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist
if
will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops
limiting wheel spin.
/-. .- this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message
Engine Temperature Warning Light (Canadian Only)
This light tells 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 BADLY!
In the section “Problems on the Road,” this manual explains what to do.
See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
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SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
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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
the light 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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NOTICE:
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.
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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 come on, be sure to have it fixed
so it will be th.ere to warn
you
if something goes wrong.
When the light
comes on and stays on, it means tha.t oil isn’t flowing
through your engine properly.
You could be low on oil or you might have
some other system problem.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be
costly and
is not covered by your warranty.

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These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your
vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that are first sold in Canada will have
a number
after each message. This number helps to identify the message which is
only displayed in English.
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46
This message will appear if your vehicle is in PARK (P) for about 15
seconds and the brake is not pressed in. If you do not want this message to
appear, you can cancel it by holding the
OFF and the blue (cooler) button
on the Electronic Climate Control panel for about
five 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.
BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07
This message will appear if your battery is not being 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. You can reduce the charging
overload by using the accessories. Turn
on the lamps and 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. The normal
range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running.
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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.
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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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For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, the vehicle should be
on a level surface.
A false LOW OIL LEVEL message may appear if the
vehicle is parked
on grades. The oil level sensing system does not check
for actual oil level
if the engine has been off for a short period of time,
and the
oil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If the LOW
OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on level
ground with the engine
off for at least 30 minutes, your oil level should be -
checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking your oil level be
sure your engine has been
off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a
level surface. Then check
your dipstick and add oil if necessary. See
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25
This message will appear for a few seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CHANGE OIL SOON - 40
This message will appear when you have used 90% of the engine oil’s
expected life, based on your driving patterns.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82
This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed
within 200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter
Recommendations” in your maintenance schedule booklet. After an
oil
change the Oil Life Index must be reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the
Index on how to reset it.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43
This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at
which to cruise.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 44
This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over
248” F (126O C). To avoid added strain on a hot engine turn off your
Climate Control system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle
until it cools
down or the message is removed.
If it does not cool down, turn off your
engine and have
it serviced before driving it again. Severe engine damage
can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating”
in the
Index.
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This message will appear when the Climate Control is in AUTO or
DEFROST and the engine coolant is hotter than the normal operating
temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned off. When that happens, air
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.
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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.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 14
- This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C
and heating system are
no longer working. Have your Climate Control
system serviced
if you notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION
KEY - 33
This message will a pear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key
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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
~ 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, WAIT 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.
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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.
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STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42
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This message will appear when your engine has overheated. Stop and turn
your engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See “Engine
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Overheating” in the Index.
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SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 03
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This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission Control
System. If the
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light on the instrument panel
appears and then turns off, it is an indication that a temporary problem
has cleared itself.
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STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35
If this message appears while the engine 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) system. Let
only a qualified technician
work
on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealer for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAR MAY NOT RESTART - 34
This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS-Key%). 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 try to restart it. If the vehicle
does not restart, the PASS-Key@II system
will need servicing.
TRACTION ACTIVE - 91
This message will be displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce
wheel slippage.
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maintenance schedule. This can happen
if driving conditions, such as
short trips in cold weather, cause shorter oil life. Always keep a written
record
of the mileage and date when you last changed your oil. For more
Schedule Booklet.
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11 you see CHANGE OIL SOON, it means that you have less than 10% of
If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL, it means the oil life is gone and you
should change the oil right away (certainly within 200 more miles
[320 km]).
The system should indicate to change the oil between
3,000 miles
(5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km), but it may even indicate to
change
it before 3,000 miles under very severe conditions. It all depends
on your driving patterns. If it’s been 7,500 miles (12 500 km) the system
indicates
to change the oil.
-~ your oil life left and you should consider changing your engine oil.
There are two things the system
doesn’t do:
It can’t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive. If you drive in a
dusty area, you should change your
oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or
three months (whichever comes first) unless the display says to change
it even sooner than that.
-- It doesn’t check how much oil you have, so you’ll still have to check for
that.
To see how, see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
-- When You’ve Changed the Oil
When new oil is put in, you’ll need to reset your system. To do this, display
the
OIL LIFE INDEX by pressing the INFORMATION button. Then
LEFT
-- press and hold the RESET buttons until the display shows 100 OIL LIFE
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Press this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater
ducts. This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due
to sudden rain or snowy conditions.
FAN SPEEDS
Press the fan symbol button
until AUTO is displayed on
At this setting, the fan speed is controlled automatically.
If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan
speed right away. The system checks the temperature of the coolant to
assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When the coolant is warm, the
controller allows the fan to gradually increase to a higher speed. This
prevents cold air from blowing into the passenger compartment.
If you want the blower fan to run only at a fixed high speed, press the
(upper) button until you see
HI on the display.
If you want the fan speed to be automatic, but you like the fan speed to be
higher than the AUTO setting, just press the fan symbol button until
HI/AUTO is shown on the display.
If
you want the blower to run only at a fixed low speed, press the (lower)
button until
LO is shown on the display.
If you want the fan speed to run lower than the AUTO setting, press the
button until AUTO
LO is shown on the display.
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