brake light CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G User Guide

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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a
mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between
hard stops.
Your brakes will wear out much faster if you
do a lot
of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the
traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will
eliminate
a lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake
normally but don’t pump your brakes.
If you do, the
pedal may get harder to push down.
If your engine
stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But
you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is
used up, it may
take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push. Your
vehicle has anti-lock brakes
(ABS). ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a brakmg skid.
When you start
your engine and begin to drive away,
your anti-lock brake system
will check itself. You may
hear a momentary motor
or clicking noise while this test
is going on, and
you may even notice that your brake
pedal moves
a little. This is normal.
ANTI -
LOCK
If there‘s ;I problem with the
anti-lock
brake system, this
warning light will stay on.
See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light” in
the Index.
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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal
or always decrease
stopping distance.
If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop. even though
you have
anti-lock brakes.
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Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
and let anti-lock work for you.
You may hear the
anti-lock pump or motor operate. and feel the brake
pedal pulsate. but this is normal.
Your vehicle
has a traction control system that limits wheel
spin.
This is especially useful in slippely road conditions.
The system operates only
if it senses that one or both of
the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
When
this happens, the system works the front brakes and
reduces engine power to limit wheel
spin.
The TRACTION ENGAGED message will display on
the Driver Information Center when the traction control
system is limiting wheel spin. See “Driver Information
Center Messages”
in the Index. You may feel or hear the
system working, but this
is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you
to safely use it again, you may
re-engage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control”
in
the Index.)
This warning light will
come
on to let you know if
there’s
a problem with your
traction control system.
TRACTION
CONTROL
See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in the
Index. When this warning light is on, the system will
not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The traction control system automatically comes
on
whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin.
especially in slippery road conditions, you should
always leave the system on. But
you can turn the
traction control system off
if you ever need to. (You
should turn
the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck

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Driving too fast through large water puddles or even
going through some car washes can cause problems, too.
The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles.
But
if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them.
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work
as well in a quick
stop and ma?. cause pulling to
one side. You could lose controi of the \.chicle.
After driving through a large puddle of water or
a car wash, apply your Ilrake pedal lightly until
your brakes work normally.

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Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the
reservoir might
go down. The first is that the brake fluid
goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake
lining weal-. When new linings are put in, the fluid level
goes back
up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out
If you have toomuch brake fluid, it can spill on
the engine. The fluid
will burn if' the engine is
hot enough. You or others could he hurned,
and
your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level. your brake
warning light will come
on. See "Brake System Warning
Light"
in the Index.

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Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake
pads are worn and new pads
are needed. The sound
may come and go
or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake
pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes
are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced
as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection” in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet under Part
C “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections”.
See your dealer
if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
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ABS ......................................... 4-7
A/C Off For Engine Protection Message
............. 2-89
Adding Equipment
to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-21
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25
How it Works ................................ 1-23
Location
.................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1-22, 2-75
Servicing
................................... 1-36
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1 -24
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-24
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-7
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-65
Air Control, Climate Control System
................. 3-2
Alarm, Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 16
Alignment and Balance, Tire ...................... 6-43
Aluminum Wheels
. Cleaning ...................... 6-5i
Analog Control Buttons
.......................... 2-88
Antenna
. Power ................................ 3-28
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-78, 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature ............................ 2-7
Anti-Theft, Radio
.............................. 3-25
Appearance Care
............................... 6-45
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-53
Apply Brake
To Shift Message .................... 2-89
Arbitration Program ............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage .......................... 2-58.2-59
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-60
Assist Handles
................................. 2-62
Astroroof
..................................... 2-63
Audio Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-26
Audio Steering Wheel Controls ..................... 3-25
Audio Systems
................................. 3- IO
Automatic Door Locks ............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive ............................ 2-26
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-15
Automatic Transaxle
Operation
................................... 2-24
Shiftin ,a ..................................... 2-24
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-21
Fluid
....................................... 6-17
Battery ...................................... 6-30
Charging System Indicator Light ................. 2-76
Jump Starting
................................. 5-4
No Charge Message ........................... 2-90
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry .............. 2-11
Volts High Message
........................... 2-90
Volts Low Message ........................... 2-90
Warnings ................................ 5-4. 5-6
Battery Guard Storage
........................... 2-51
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Exterior Lighting ............................. 2-Li.9
Inadvertent Power ............................ 2-5 1
BBB Auto Line ................................ 7-1 1
Better Business Bureau Mediation .................. 7- 11
Brake
Adjustment
.................................. 6-29
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-37
Parking ..................................... 2-28
PedalTravel ................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-30
System Warning Light ......................... 2-76
T~diier ...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock ....................... 2-32
Vacuum Problem Message ...................... 2-90
Wear ....................................... 6-29
Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7
Bra~ng ........................................3.- 6
Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2- 9
BTSI ......................................... .- 32
Fluid ....................................... 6-27
Brightness Control .............................. 3-49
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-31
c&u5ties and Specifications .................... 6-64
Carbon Monoxide .................... 2-33,4-39.3-35
Cassette Tape Player .................. 3- IO . 3- 147- 17
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-37
Cellular Telephone .............................. 3-6 I
Center Console Storage Area ...................... 7-58
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp . Bulb Replacement ... 6-34
Center Passenger Position ........................ i -30
Central Door Unlocking System .................... 2-4
Certification Label .............................. 4-31
Chains. Safety ................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire ................................... 6-45
Clmnst: Engine Oil
MesaLqc ...................... 2-90
Change Trans Fluid Message ...................... 2-90
Chang.ing a Flai Tire ............................. 5-26
Charpg System Indicator Light ................... 2-76
Check Brake Fluid Level Messuyc ................. 2-90
Check Cooiant Level Messagc ..................... 2-91
Check Fuel Gage Message ........................ ?-91
Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-91
Check Washer Fluid Messase ..................... 2-91
Checking Your Restraint System :.. .................. 1 . -43
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-52
Child Restraints ................................ 1-33
Securing in a Rear Outside Seiit Position ........... 1-34
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Posi:ion .......... 1-36
Securing in the Right Front Seat Pwirion .......... 1-38
Topstrap ................................... 1-34
V4her-e to Put ................................ 1-33
CHMSL ...................................... 6-34
Chrome Wheels . Cleaning ........................ 6-51
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-60
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-58
Cleaner.Air ................................... 6-14
Ckaning
Alummum or Chrome Wheels ................... 6-51
Fabric ................................. 6-46.6-47
lnside of Your Cadillac ........................ 6-46
Instrument
Panel ............................. 6-38
Leatlm ..................................... 6-48
Outside
of Your Cadillac ....................... 6-50
Glass ....................................... 6-49

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FogLamps .................................... 2-47
Foreign Countries . Fuel ........................... 6-4
French Language Manual
11
FrontTowing ............................. 5-10. 512
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
DataPanel .................................. 2-84
Door Lock Release
............................. 6-5
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-83
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Level
Low Message ........................... 2-92
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-58
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Front Turn Signal Lamps . Bulb Replacement ......... 6-33
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-80
Tachometer
.................................. 2-73
GarmentHooks
................................ 2-62
Gear Positions
. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-24
GloveBox
.................................... 2-57
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-31
Guide en FranGais 11
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-31
Handles, Assist ................................. 3-62
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-45
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-3 1
HigNLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-37
Fuel ....................................... 2-83
CAWR ....................................... 4-31
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GVWR ....................................... 4-31
On Reminder ................................ 2-45
Suggested Message ...................... 2-46.3-;+ <- :
Wiper Activated ................................ 7-4<
Wiring 6-33
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 7-4
Heatedseats .................................... 1-4
Heating ........................................ J-/ 9-
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-37
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches . Trailer ................................. 4-35
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-7
Release ...................................... 6-8
Hooks, Garment
................................ 2-62
Horn ......................................... 2-36
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator ................. 6-14
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-9
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights ................... 2-76
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Hydroplaning .................................. 4-20
Ice Possible Message
........................... 2-92
Ignition Positions ............................... 2-20
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-50
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
.................... 2-61
Inflation
. Tire .................................. 6-38
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-68
Brightness Control ............................ 1 3-45
Cleaning the Top ............................. 6-48
Clusters
............................... 2-70.2-71,
Interior
Lamps ................................. 2-49
Jack . Tire .................................... 5-29
Jump Starting ................................... 5-4

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Keys
..........................................-
Labels
7-2
Certification ................................. 4-3 1
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-54
Vehicle Identlfication Number
................... 6-54
Interior ..................................... 2-49
On Reminder ................................ 2-46
Panel ....................................... 2-49
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-49
Air
Bag Readiness ....................... 1-22.2-75
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2-78 . 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-76
Charging System Indicator ...................... 2-76
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 2-79
Interior ..................................... 2-49
Parking Brake Indicator ........................ 2-77
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7.2-75
Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-80
Traction Control System Warning ............ 2-73, 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Tire-Loading
. Information ...................... 4-30
Lamps ........................................ 2-45
Underhood .................................. 6-10
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-3 I
Lighter ....................................... 2-60
Lights
Oilpressure
................................. 2-82
Locks 2 -4
Anti-Lockout Feature I 3-*]
Automatic Door ............................... I '-5
Door ........................................_ 7-4
.........................................
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Fuel Door Release ............................. 6-5
Programmable Automatic Door ................... 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Trunk Release ................................ 2-13
hmbar Controls
................................ 1-2
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-65
Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-52
1VIaintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-80
Matching Transmitters
To Your Vehicle ............. 2-11
MaxiFusesMelay Center
......................... 6-55
Memory and Personalization Features ............... 2-85
Memory Seat and Mirrors ......................... 1-3
POMT~DOO~
.................................. 2-5
Magnasteer '''1 ................................ 4-10
MapPocket
................................... 2-58
Methanol ....................................... 6-4
Mirrors .................................. 2-52.2-53
Convex Outside .............................. 2-57
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview ......... 2-57
Illuminated Visor Vanity ....................... 2-61
Memory Seat and Mirrors
....................... 1-3
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-56
MMT ......................................... 6-3
Model Reference 11
Monitored Systems OK Message ................... 2-92
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever ............................. 2-37
Net, Convenience .............................. 2-59
Neutral . Automatic Transaxlc ..................... 2-26
New Vehicle "Break-In" ......................... 2-19
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
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odometer .................................... 2-72
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-72
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-97
Oil Life Indicator.
How to Reset ................... 6- 14
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-82
OnStar System
...................... '. .......... 2-62
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-26
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-16
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 7'- 13. 7-14
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 16
Paint Spotting
. Chemical ........................ 6-52
ParadeDimming ............................... 2-50
PARK (P)
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-24
Shifting Into ................................. 2-29
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-32
AtNight
.................................... 2-16
Brake
...................................... 2-28
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-77
Lots
....................................... 2-16
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-33
With a Trailer ................................ 4-38
Pass Key Not Programmed Message ................ 2-92
Passenger's Side Temperature Button
................ 3-2
Passing
.. .+. .................................... 4- 13
PASS-Key- I1
................................. 2-18
PCM Fault Message
............................. 2-92
Power
Accessory. Retained ........................... 2-2 1
Antenna Mast Care ............................ 3-28
Parking DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control
Mirror ........................ 2-56
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-25
Windows
................................... 2-35
PowerSeat
..................................... 1-2
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-2
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-20
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 7-13. 7-14
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2-15
adio Personalization
.......................... 3-25
Radio Reception
................................ 3-26
Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature
..................... 3-25
Radios
............................. 3.10.3.14. 3.17
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-18
Rainsense Wipers
............................... 2-39
RAP
......................................... 2-21
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-50
Rear
Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-62
DoorSecurityLocks
........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-27
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-27
Storage Armrest
.............................. 2-59
Towing ................................ 5.10. 5.14
Window Defogger
............................. 3-9
Rearview Mirrors
.......................... 2-52.12-53
Windows
and Other Power Options
............... 6-55
Programable Automatic Door Locks
................. 2-5
Rear
Turn Signal Lamps. Bulb Replacement .......... 6-33