service CADILLAC SEVILLE 1998 4.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while
your engine
is “racing” (running at high speed) is
dangerous. Unless your foot
is firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or
objects. Don’t shift out of
PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N) while your engine is racing.
OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving.
If you need more power for passing, and you’re:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
0 Going about 35 mph (55 M) or more, push the
accelerator
all the way down.
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 OVERDRIVE (@)
for higher speeds.
Note that if the traction control switch is off, your
vehicle will not
go into FIRST (1) gear and the vehicle
will accelerate from stop more slowly.
This can help in
deep snow or mud conditions. When the traction control
is turned off, a message will be lit on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal
driving, however,
it offers more power and lower fuel
economy than OVERDRIVE
(a).
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Hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right
foot and Dush down the
parking drake pedal with
your left foot
to set the
parking brake. If the ignition is on, the PARK
indicator light should come
on.
If it doesn’t, you need to
have your vehicle serviced.
If the parking brake has not been fully released and you
try to drive off with the parking brake on, the PARK
indicator light comes on and stays on. See “Parking Brake
Indicator Light”
in the Index for more information.
When you shift out of
PARK (p) or NEUTRAL (N)
and the engine is on, the parking brake should release.
If it doesn’t,
you can manually release the parking brake.
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Always shift to PARK (P) before pulling the
manual release lever.
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.
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to put the vehicle
in PARK (P) and turn the ignition
to
OFF.
Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel
and pull down on the manual release lever, which
is
located rearward of the parking brake pedal. A yellow
tab is attached to the manual release lever. If the
parking
brake does not release, you should have your vehicle
towed
to your dealer for service.
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
“Towing a Trailer”
in the Index. This section shows
what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
Shifting Into PARK (P)
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A CAUTIO,.:
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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Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. Move the slide switch up or down to brighten or
dim the lamp.
Cellular TeleI '>one (Option)
Remote Door unlock
Your vehicle has been prewlred for dealer installation of
a dual-mode (analog/digital) cellular telephone. A fixed
mobile or a portable hand-held system are available.
Either system has steering wheel telephone controls and information output through the DIC. Voice activation
and hands-free operation are standard features. For more
information, contact your dealer.
A user's guide is
provided with the telephone.
OnStar System (Option)
This system may be ordered through your dealer if you have the optional fixed cellular telephone. The
following services are available
24 hours a day:
0 Roadside Service with Location
Emergency Services Button
Theft DetectiodNotification and
Stolen-Vehicle Tracking
Deployment
Automatic Notification of Frontal Air Bag
Concierge/Customer Convenience Services
For more information, contact your dealer.
Assist Straps
An assist strap above each door can be used when
getting out of your vehicle.
Garment Hooks
For your convenience, a garment hook is attached to the
rear assist strap.
Floor Mats
Your vehicle is equipped with rubber-backed front and
rear floor mats. Keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner,
if necessary. Do not machine wash.
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This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions
of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will
operate garage doors and gates, or with the accessory
package, other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems.
The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies
of most current transmitters and is powered by your
vehicle’s battery and charging system.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of
the device.
Changes and modifications to this system
by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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This light will come on when you start your engine, and
it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go
out. This means the system
is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes
on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key
to ON. 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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Charging system Indicator Light
This light goes on when you
turn your key to ON or
START. It goes off once you
start your engine.
That’s a check to be sure the light works.
If it doesn’t
come on, be sure to have it fixed
so it will be there to
warn you if something goes wrong.
If this light stays
on, you need service and you should
take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your
battery until you get there, turn off all accessories.
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Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake sy; m 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 is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
BRAKE
This light should come on
briefly when you turn the
ignition key to
ON. If it
doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed
so it will be ready to
warn you if there’s
a problem.
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.)
,a CAUTION:
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.
Parking Brake Indicator Light
PARK
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This light comes on when the parking brake is set, and
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” in the Index.
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Traction Control System Warning Light
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 vehicle 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” in the Index.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
TRACTION
CONTROL
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This warning light should come on briefly as you start
the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on then,
have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a
problem.
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.
The traction control system warning light may come
on
for the following:
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.
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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.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
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.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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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. In the section
“Problems on the Road,” this manual explains what to
do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
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SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
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Your
vehicle is equipped with a computer which
monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD 11 (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. The
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light
comes on 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.
I 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 may be required.
Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.