warning light CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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These are some of the symbols you may find 011 your vehicle.
For example.
these symbols
are used on
an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES
BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
x
BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
arc
important
for you and
your passengers
u:henever your
\.chicle is
driven:
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DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN BELTS SEAT
.;$-
e;/
AIR
BAG f!! FOG
LAMPS # 0
These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
BRAKE (0)
COOLANT
a
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%-
t
LIGHTER m
HORN kz7
SPEAKER
b
FUEL p3

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you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac. mcl inf’ol-mation 011 starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are
the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell y~ i 1‘ c\wything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
Keys
Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Trunk
Theft
Theft-Deterrent System
PASS-Key@
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New Vehicle “Break-In’’
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P)
Shifting Out of
PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust 2-34
2-35
2-36
2-37
2-45
2-52
2-57
2-6
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2-63
2-64
2-68
Running
Your Engine Whilc \’OLI.I-C Parked
Windows
Tilt Wheel
Turn Sigl.lal/MultitLInction
Le~tel-
Lamps
Mirrors
.
Storage Compartments
Cellular Telephone
Astroroof (Option)
Universal Transmitter
The Instrument Panel: Your
Information System
2-70 Digital Cluster
(SLS Only)
2-7
1 Analog Cluster (If Equipped)
2-74 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
2-85 Driver Information Center (DIC
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The wiper activated headlamps will deactivate if you
turn off the twilight sentinel or if the windshield wipers
have been turned off' for a period of one or two seconds.
You will hear a warning chime if you open any door
while leaving
the lamps on, if the manual headlamp
control
is activated. An exception to this is when you're
using twilight sentinel.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make
it easier for
others
to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make
the high-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness when:
0 the ignition is on,
0 the headlamp switch is off and
6 the transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When
DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps (at
reduced brightness) will be
on. No other exterior- lamps
such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on
when the DRL are being used. YGW instsument panel
won't be lit
up either.
When the twilight sent!xL s\s-i:ch is 011 and it's dark
enough outside. the hi@1-ixaE
hea&s (at reduced
intensity)
will turn off and nor:nal low-beam headlamy
operation will occur.
When the t\:..iiight sentinel switch
is on and it's bright enough otltsids.
the regular lamps
will
go off, and the high-beax headlmps at reduced
brightness will
take ovc- for the DRL.
If it's dark enough outside and the twilight sentinel
control is off. a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message
will display on the DIC. This message infotms the driver
that turning
on the exterior lamps is reconmended even
though the
DRE are still illunlinated (it's become dark
enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other
exterior lamps). Turning
on the twilight sentinel, the
headlamp switch or the fog lamp switch will remove
the HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off the
twilight sentinel switch and shift the transaxle into
PARK (P). Placing your vehicle in PARK (P) disables
the DRL.
Ths DRL will stay off until you shift out of
PARK (P).
As with any vehicle. you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when
you need it.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This feature prevents the engine from operating at too
many revolutions per minute (rprn). When the engine’s
rpm 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.
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before
it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair
or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save
you or
others from injury. Warning
lights come
on when there may be or is a
problem with
one of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in
the details on the next few pages. some
warning lights come on briefly when
you start the
engine just
to let you know they‘re working. If’ ~OLI
are familiar with this section. you should IWI he
alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there
may bc or is ;: prohlcn;
with one of your vehicle‘s functions. Oftcn pgch and
warning lights work together to let you kno~, ~,hw
there‘s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes
on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells
you what to do about it Please follow this manual’s
advice. Waiting
to do repairs can be costly -- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that
works along with the warning lights and gages. See
“Driver Information Center” later
in this section.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to
RUN. If the
light doesn’t come
on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready
to warn you if there is a problem.
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When you turn the key
to RUN, this light will
come on briefly to show
that your generator and
battery charging systems
are working.
If this light stays on, you need service and you should
take your Cadillac to the dealer at
once. To save your
battery until you get there,
turn off all accessories.
Your Cadillac’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts.
If one part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop
you. For good braking though, you
need both parts working well.
if the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem.
Have. your brake system inspected right away.
BRAKE
This light should come on
briefly when you turn the
ignition key
to RUN. If it
doesn’t come on then,
have
it fixed so it will be ready to
warn you if there‘s a
problem.

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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LOCK
Digital Cluster Analog Cluster
With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come
on when you start your engine and may stay
on for
several seconds. That’s normal.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or? if the
light comes
on when you’re driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again
to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac
needs service.
If the regular brake system warning light
isn’t on, you still have brakes, but
you don’t have
anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning
light is also
on, you don‘t have anti-lock brakes and
there‘s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake
System Warning Light” earlier in this section. The
anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come
on then. have it fixed so it will be
ready
to warn you if there is a problem.
This warning light should
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come on briefly as you start
the engine. If
the warning
light doesn’t come on then,
TRACTION have it fixed so it will be
there’s a
problem.
ready
to warn you if
If it stays on,
or comes on when you’re driving, there
may be a problem with your traction control system and
your vehicle may need service. When this warning light
is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.

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The traction control system warning light may come on
for the following reasons:
@ If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically
related to traction control, the traction control system
will turn
off and the warning light will come on.
If the traction control system is affected by an engine
related problem. the system will turn
off and the
warning light will come on.
If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned
on. your vehicle needs service. This light tells
you that the
engine has overheated. You
should stop
the car and turn
the engine
off as soon as
possible. A warning chime
should also sound if this
light
comes on.
As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds
when
you start your engine. In the section “Problems on
the Road,” this manual explains what to do. See “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.

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Analog Cluster
This gage shows the engine
coolant temperature.
If
the gage pointer moves
into the red area, the
engine is too hot.
That reading means the same thing as the warning
light
-- the engine coolant has overheated. The section
“Problems on
the Road” in this manual explains what
to
do. See “Engine Overheating’’ in the Index.
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Your Cadillac is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation
of the
fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and
is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the
life
of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. (In Canada. OBD I1 is replaced by
Enhanced Diagnostics.) The
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
light conles on and a chime will sound to indicate that
there is
a problem and service is required. Malfunctions
often will be indicated by the system before any
problem
is apparent. This may prevent more serious
damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed
to assist your service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.
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Press the AVG button to display the average
mile-per-gallon (AVG MPG). You can also display it in
metric units by pressing the
ENGMET button.
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 the 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 2 L per- 100 ltm).
To reset the average fuel economy, press the
INFORMATION button until the AVG MPG is
displayed on the DIC. Press and hold the
RESET button
until both the fuel data center and DIC display reads
0.0.
The RANGE display shows how far the computer thinks
you can travel with the fuel that is in the tank. The
computer does
not know what driving conditions will be
like for the rest of your trip,
so the range is estimated
based on
the recent fuel economy. Therefore, the range
reading may change
as your driving habits change.
Going from city
to highway driving may increase the
range reading.
If the range display shows
LO, you should stop for fuel
as soon
as possible. Your computer needs enough data
for the RANGE reading to work. The
DIC display gives you the
status of many of your
vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver
personalization features and warninghtatus messages.
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following
features that can be individually customized for up
to two drivers.
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Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Remote Confirmation (for
RKE)
Exterior Lighting (at Unlock)
Remote Recall Memory (for RKE or Key
in
the Ignition)
Battery Guard Storage
Climate Control Personalization
Memory Seat and Mirrors
Radio Personalization
For detailed information, see each feature in the Index.