tow CADILLAC SEVILLE 1995 4.G Owners Manual

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The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or
near-frontal crashes. The air bag
will inflate only if the impact speed is
above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight
into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about
9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with
specific
vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this
range. If your vehicle strikes something that
will move or deform, such as -
a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not I“
designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts, because
inflation would not
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In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have
inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle
or because of what the
repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle
of the impact and -
the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is only one indication of this. I ,
What makes an air bag inflate?
In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, the air bag
sensing system detects that the vehicle
is suddenly stopping as a result of a ’
crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide
sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates
the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the
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air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument
panel in front
of the right front passenger.
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How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted -4
occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air
bag supplements
the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute
the force
of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body,
stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in
many types
of collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts,
primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags
should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety
belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal
or near-frontal collisions. --
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Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so
r small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck?
A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the
shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder,
so that in a crash the
child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
If the
child is
so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child's
face or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat
position, the one that has only a lap belt.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you’re ever driving and you get the PASS-KEY MALFUNCTION
message you
will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your
PASS-Key@II system, however, is not working properly and must be
serviced by your Cadillac dealer.
Your vehicle is not protected by the
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition ke , see your Cadillac
dealer
or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key
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PP PASS-Key@II system.
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NEW WHICLE t4BREM-IN”
NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long run
if you follow these
guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first
500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See “Towing a Bailer”
in the Index for more information.
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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
deterrent feature. --
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 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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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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NOTICE:
I- Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes \
to
overheat. You may have to replace them and you could also
damage other parts
of your vehicle. -. -
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index. This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF or RUN position.
2. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
r 3. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this:
0 Pull the lever
toward you.
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0 Move the lever up
as far as it will
go.
- 4. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking
brake.
5. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
6. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
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vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF or RUN position.
2. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
3. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this:
Hold in the button
on
the lever and push the
lever all the way
toward the front of
your vehicle.
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With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking -
brake. LJ
Move the ignition key to LOCK.
Remove the key and take it with you. 11 you can walk from your
vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in
PARK (P).
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