jump start CADILLAC SEVILLE 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side
of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your
vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your
Cadillac. Please follow the steps below to do
it safely.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Trying to start your Cadillac by pushing or
pulling it won’t work and it could damage your
vehicle.
A CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
0 They contain acid that can burn you.
0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
0 They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with
a negative ground system.
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If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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Get the’vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t
be able to
start your Cadillac and the bad grounding could
damage
the electrical systems.
Turn
off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged
into the cigarette
lighter. Turn
off all lamps that aren’t needed as well
as radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both
batteries.
In addition, it could save your radio!
Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on each
battery.
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5. Start by removing the red positive (+) terminal
cover.
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An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
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Battery
Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for
a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, take
off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery.
This will help keep your battery from running down.
A CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt
if you
aren’t careful, See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around
a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature” in the Index.
Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your Cadillac dealer service department.
Halogen Bulbs
I A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst
if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured.
Be sure to read and
follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
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Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the
following situations:
Towing Service
0 Battery Jump Starting
Lock Out Assistance
0 Fuel Delivery
0 Flat Tire Change (Covers change only)
0 Trip Interruption - If your trip is interrupted
due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses
may
be reimbursed during the 48 months or
50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period.
Items covered are hotel, meals
and rental car.
Roadside Service Availability
Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada,
an advisor is available to assist you over the phone.
A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your
location within a
30 mile/50 kilometer radius, of a
participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius,
we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership.
Reaching Roadside Service
Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number:
1-800-882-11 12. An experienced Roadside Service
Advisor will assist you
and request the following
information:
0 A description of the problem
0 Name, home address, home telephone number
0 Location of your Cadillac and number you are
The model year, vehicle identification number and
calling
from
date
of delivery

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A/C Off For Engine Protection Message ............ 2-80
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.21. 2.66
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-9
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ................ 6.64. 6.65
Air Control
. Climate Control System ............. 3.2. 3-6
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent .......................... 2-12
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels
. Cleaning ...................... 6-SO
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-36
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.69. 4.6
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-33
Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care Materials Chart
.................. 6-52
Apply Brake to
Shift Message ..................... 2-80 Arbitration Program
.............................. 7-8
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.52. 2.53
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-54
Assist Handles
................................. 2-55
Astroroof
..................................... 2-56
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-33
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-34
Audio Systems
................................. 3-14
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-22
Pull-Down Feature
............................ 2-11
Shifting
..................................... 2-20
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-17
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-20
Battery
...................................... 6-29
ChargeLight
................................ 2-67
Guard Storage
............................... 2-45
Inadvertent Power Saver
....................... 2-45
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
No
Charge Message ........................... 2-81
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-9
Volts High Message
........................... 2-81
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-81
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
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Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-25
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-55
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-64
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-3
French Language Manual
11
FrontTowing .............................. 5-8. 5-11
Fuel
.......................................... 6-2
DataPanel
.................................. 2-76
DoorRelease
................................. 6-4
FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-75
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
Fuel Level Very
Low Message ..................... 2-83
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-55
FOgLamps
.................................... 2-42
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Gages
Fuel
....................................... 2-75
Tachometer
.................................. 2-64
GAWR ....................................... 4-30
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-20
GloveBox .................................... 2-52
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en FranGais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
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Halogen Bulbs ................................. 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints
................................. 1-6
Headlamps .................................... 2-41
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-30
Highbow Beam Changer ...................... 2-33
Wiring
..................................... 6-54
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
........ 1 ..... 7-3
Heatedseats .................................... 1-4
Heated Windshield
.............................. 3-12
Heating
....................................... 3-10
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-33
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-34
Hood Checking
Things Under ......................... 6-6
Release ...................................... 6-7
Horn ......................................... 2-32
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-67
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-15
Illuminated
Entry ............................... 2-44
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
................... 2-55
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-36
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-60
Brightness Control
............................ 2-44
Cleaning
.................................... 6-47
Cluster
................................ 2-62, 2-63
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-44
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
................... 2-45
.................................... J ack. Tire
5-28
Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
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