fuel CADILLAC SEVILLE 1995 4.G Owners Manual

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stainless steel roof and low profile
tires.
maor- introduced in
1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the
first front wheel drive personal lux-
ury car.
The 472 cu. in. V8 engine
used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and
1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for
all 1970 Eldorados.
An Air Cushion Restraint Sys-
tem (airbag) was available for
1974,
1975 and 1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injec-
tion was available, on 1975 Cadillacs
and was standard on the new inter-
national size
1976 Seville. In 1978,
the Trip Computer option incor-
porated an on-board microprocessor.
For
the 1948 model, Cadillac
introduced the
which set the trend in
styling for nearly two decades. This
was followed
by the 1949 model with
the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille
and the modern overhead valve,
high compression
V8 engine.
Engineering innovations, con-
veniences and styling dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto-
matic climate control,
tilt and
telescoping steering wheels, twilight
sentinel and four door hard tops all
debuted in these years. In
1957 the
Eldorado Brougham featured ad-
vances such as air suspension, mem-
ory seat, automatic electric door
locks, transistor radio, a brushed
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Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive
Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II is a passive theft
deterrent system. This means
you don’t have to do anything different to
arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key
from the ignition. PASS-Key’II uses
a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches
a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key% system senses that someone is using the wrong
key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three
minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t
go to the engine. If
someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a
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match.
The ignition key must be clean and
dry before it’s inserted in the ignition
or the engine may not start.
If the engine does not start and the
SECURITY light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the
ignition
off.
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Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The
security light may remain
on during this time. If the starter still won’t
work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes
and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the
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fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t
work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does
start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II. .I
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet,
the starter won’t
work and the SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t
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See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%
to have a new key made.
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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.
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I NOTICE:
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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.
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THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR
INFORMATION SYSTEM
Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your
Cadillac is running.
You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel
you’re using and many
of the other things you’ll need to know to drive
safely and economically.
Digital Cluster
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph)
and kilometers per hour (kmih). Your odometer shows how far your
vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or
kilometers (used in Canada).
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.
EnglishlMetric Button
ENG
You can go back and
forth from English
(miles) to metric
(kilometers) by
pressing this button.
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The same button also makes other readings (like temperature, fuel and
odometer) go between English and metric.
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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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Tachometer = Analog Cluster
This gage indicates the
engine speed in
Revolutions Per
Minute (RPM).
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or engine damage may occur.
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Engine Speed Limiter
This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many Revolutions
Per Minute (RPM). When your engine RPM’s are critically high, the fuel
supply to the engine is shut off. When the engine speed slows, the fuel
supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage
to the engine.
Y,hicle Speed Limiter (270 hp)
This feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds that your tires
are not rated for. When this happens, your engine’s fuel supply is shut off.
When the vehicle’s speed
slows, the fuel supply will come on again.
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Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage shows
approximately how
much fuel is in your
tank. It works only
when the ignition is
in
the RUN position.
PREMIUM UNLEADED
FUEL
ONLY
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If the fuel level is within approximately one gallon (3.8 liters) of being full,
the letter
F is shown.
If the fuel level is between one and two gallons (3.8 and 7.6 liters) from
being empty, the letter
E is shown. If the fuel supply gets down to
approximately one gallon (3.8 liters), the E will flash and the FUEL
LEVEL VERY LOW message will appear in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
(On the analog fuel gage, the FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW
message will also appear.)
Here are a few concerns
some owners have had about the fuel gage. All of
these situations are ilormal and indicate that nothing is wrong with the
fuel gage.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads E
It takes more (or less) gas to fill the tank than the gage said. For
example, the gage read
8 GALLONS, but it took more (or less) than
the tank’s remaining capacity to
fill it.
The gage may change when you turn, stop or speed up.
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Your Fuel Data Panel tells you all you need to know about your fuel
economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. Here's how
it works.
Press
the AVG button to display the Average Mile Per Gallon (AVG
MPG). You can also display
it in metric units by pressing the ENG MET
button.
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When AVG MPG is selected, the total distance is divided by the total fuel -.-
used.
When the
INST button (Instantaneous Fuel Economy) is selected, you
will see what your fuel economy is at that instant. The computer takes a
new reading twice every second. It
will show economy up to 70 miles per
gallon (or
two liters per 100 Kilometers).
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To reset the average fuel economy, press the INFORMATION button I.-
until the AVG MPG is displayed on the Driver Information Center
(DIC). Press and hold the
RESET button until both the Fuel Data Center
and DIC display reads
0.0. Another method to reset the average fuel
economy is to press
the AVG button to display the average miles per
gallon.
Then press the RESET button followed by the AVG button to
reset
this calculation.
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