towing CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual
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If the engine does not start and the “STARTING
DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM, REMOVE
IGNITION
KEY” message is displayed in the Driver
Information Center, your key should be checked for
damage. Starting may be attempted with an undamaged
key immediately. See your Cadillac dealer or a
locksmith
fur key service.
If the “STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT
SYSTEM,
REMOVE IGNITION KEY” and “WAIT
3 MINUTES” messages are displayed, the key should
be cleaned. After three minutes,
try again. A “START
CAR” message will appear
at this time. If the engine
still does not start, wait three minutes and try a duplicate
key. At this time, fuses should be checked (see “Fuses
and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the engine does
not start with the duplicate key, your vehicle needs
service. See your Cadillac dealer for service.
If the “THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM’ message is
displayed during vehicle operation, your vehicle needs
servicing. Your vehicle will restart if you turn it
off,
however, your vehicle may be unprotected. See your
Cadillac dealer for service.
If an ignition key is lost or damaged, see your Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith to have a new key made.
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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:
0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow -9 for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
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.
0 Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more
information.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first
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Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each
try to help avoid draining your battery.
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.
I 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 engine 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.
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CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. \’our vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If
you have left the
engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly.
I70u or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re
on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (a).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If
you9re pulling
a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index. cnsure
the shift lever
is fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine. Your Cadillac has
a brake-transaxle
shift interlock.
You have to fully qph your regular
brakes
befory you can shift f’ron? PARK (P) when the
ignition key
is in the RLTN position. I!’you cannot shift
out of PARK (PI. ust‘ pr~~ssurc or] thc shift lever -- push
the shift lever
a11 thc \&+.a!. into PARI< (1’) and release the
shift lever button
on thc: floor shii t cxulhoic models as
you maintain bralit. application. Then IIIO\.C the shift
lever into the gear
~OLI \&:ish. ( p1-c.4~ tflc hi t‘t lever button
before
moving the shit’t le\^^- 011 I’loor shi t‘t console
models.) See ”Shifting Out of‘ PARK PI** in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use t,his pear to iwck 1113.
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to
REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow. ice or sand without damaging your
transaxle. See
“If You‘re Stuck in Sand. Mud, Ice or
Snow” in the Index for additional information.
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THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal
driving, however,
it offers more power and lower fuel
economy than OVERDRIVE
(@).
Here are examples for using THIRD (3 j instead of
OVERDRIVE (@) j:
0 When driving on hilly, winding roads.
0 When towing a trailer. so there is less shifting
between gears.
0 When going down a steep hill.
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power. You
can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your
speed
as you go down steep mountain roads, but then
you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
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NOTICE:
Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going
slower than
65 mph (105 km/h), or you can
damage your engine.
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power
than SECOND
(2). You can use it on very steep hills,
or in deep snow or mud. (If the shift lever is put in
FIRST (1). the transaxle won’t shift into gear until
the vehicle is
going slowly enough.)
NOTICE:
If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to
drive. This might happen
if you were stuck in
very deep sand or mud or were up against a
solid object. You could damage your transaxle.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold
your vehicle there with only the accelerator
pedal. This could cause overheating and damage
the transaxle. Use your brakes
to hold your
vehicle
in position on a hill.
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If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal,
you could be hurt. The pedal springs back
quickly. Keep your hand and
arm away when you
use the manual release lever.
NOTICE:
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
what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
6b Towing a Trailer” in the Index. This section shows
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of’ your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly
set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly.
You or others could be
injured.
To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even
when you’re
on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
A CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control system
off could allow dangerous exhaust into your
vehicle (see the earlier Caution under
“Engine Exhaust”).
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide
(CO) into your vehicle even
if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One
place this can happen is
a garage. Exhaust -- with
CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be
a blizzard. (See
“Blizzard” in the Index.)
A CAUTION:
It can be darlgerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle
can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to.
If you’ve left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake after
you move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won‘t
move. See ”Shifting Into
PARK (P)“ in the Index.
If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a
trailer> also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the light comes on while you are driving. pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer
to stop. If the light is still on. have the
vehicle towed
for service. (See ”Towing Your Vehicle’‘
in the Index.)
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is
on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light
is still on after you’ve
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
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When
the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means
you have a brake problenl. This
light comes
on when
the parking brake is set, and
PARK
BRAKE
it will stay on if the parking
brake does
not fully release.
If you try to drive off with
the parking brake set. this
light will remain on.
This light should also come
on briefly as you start
the vehicle.
If it doesn’t, have the light fixed so it
will be ready to remind you if the parking brake has
not fully released. For more information on how to
release the parking brake, see “Parking Brake” earlier
in this section.
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NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while, your emission controls may not
work as
well, your fuel economy may not be as
good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered by your warranty.
This light should come on. as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not
running.
If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired.
This light will
also come on during a malfunction in one
of two ways:
Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected.
A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service
is required.
0 Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected
on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service rnay be required. The
following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
0 Reducing vehicle speed.
0 Avoiding hard accelerations.
Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see
"If
the Light Is On Steady" following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the velzicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key
off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the
engine.
If the light remains on steady, see "lf the Light
Is On Steady" following. If the light is still flashing.
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle
to your
dealer or qualified service center for service.
You may
be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you just drive through a deep puddle
of water?
If
so. your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries
out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.
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Here you'll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also
included many other useful tips on driving.
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Defensive Driving
Drunken Driving
Control
of a Vehicle
Braking
Steeling
Off-Road Recovery
Passing
Loss of Control
Driving
at Night 4-18
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4-32 Driving
in Rain and on Wet
Roads
City Driving
Freeway Driving
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Highway Hypnosis
Hill and Mountain
Roads
Winter Driving
Loading
Your Vehicle
Towing
a Trailer
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in
a sudden stop or turn, or in
a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
,eve% ~~onta-sl
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes. It’s autonmtic
-- you don’t need to
adjust anything.
A CAUTION:
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when
you pull I
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too hca1-y. the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. JOu
and your passengers could be seriously i11.jureci.
Pull
a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your
Cadillac dealer for
advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
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NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by
your warranty.
To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see
your Cadillac
dealer for important information about towing
a
trailer with your vehicle.