maintenance reset CADILLAC SEVILLE 1998 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Once TIMER 0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the ON/OFF
button to start the timing feature. Press the ON/OFF
button again to stop it. If you will be starting and
stopping your vehicle, during a trip for instance, the
TIMER feature will automatically start timing where it
left off when you last stopped.
To reset it, press and hold
the INFO RESET button until the display reads TIMER
0O:OO:OO. Press the INFO button to exit from the
TIMER function.
ENGINE OIL LIFE (Reset): Press the INFO button to
display the ENGINE OIL LIFE, then press and hold
the
INFO RESET button until 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE is
displayed. (This only needs to be reset after you have
had the oil changed.)
Transmission Fluid Life Monitor: Under normal
conditions, the rate of deterioration
of the transmission
fluid is slow. See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for
proper fluid and change intervals. Press the INFO button
to display the TRANS FLUID LEFT, then press and
hold the INFO RESET button until
100% TRANS
FLUID LEFT is displayed. (This only needs to be reset after you have had the fluid changed.)
Driver Information Center Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed
in one of your vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that
are first
sold in Canada will have a number after each message.
This number helps to identify the message which is only
displayed in English.
BATTERY NOT CHARGING - 7: This message will
appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the
electrical system checked by your dealership at your
earliest convenience.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE - 27: This message is
displayed when the vehicle has detected that the battery
voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The
battery saver system will start reducing certain features
of the vehicle that you may not be able to notice. At the
point that features are disabled, this message is displayed. It is used to convey that the vehicle is trying
to save the charge in the battery. Turn
off unnecessary
accessories to allow the battery to recharge.
ENGMET: Press this button to display information in
the English (miles) or metric (kilometers) system.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH - 8: This message shows
that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more
than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded, have the electrical
system checked by your dealership.
You can reduce the
charging overload by using the accessories.
Turn on the
lamps and radio, set the climate control on
AUTO and the
fan speed on
HI, and turn the rear window defogger on.
You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing
the
INFiO button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts
when the engine is running.
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW - 6: This message will
appear when the electrical system is charging less than
9 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message
appears immediately after starting, it
is possible that the
generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge while driving but may take a few hours
to do
so. Consider using an auxiliary charger (be sure to
follow the manufacturer’s instructions) to boost the
battery after returning home or to a final destination. If
this message appears while driving or after starting your
vehicle and stays on, have
it checked immediately to
determine the cause of this problem.
To help the
generator recharge the battery quickly, you can reduce
the load on the electrical system by turning
off the
accessories.
You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC
by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is 11.5
to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE BRAKE PADS - 125: This message is used
to notify you that the brake pads may have worn down.
A sensor is connected to the brake pads and is triggered
when they wear to a certain point. Have the front and
rear brakes serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will
appear when
it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See
the Maintenance Schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37: This message will
display if the ignition is in
ON to inform the driver that
the brake fluid level is low. Have the brake system
serviced by a technician as soon as possible. See “Brake
System Warning Light” in the Index.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 2: This message will
appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have
the cooling system serviced by a technician as soon
as possible.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that the life
of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed
within
200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter
Recommendations” in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet. After
an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator must
be reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index
on how to
reset
it.
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This feature lets you know when to change the engine
oil. It's based on the engine oil temperatures and your
driving patterns. To see the display, press the INFO
button several times until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears.
If you see 99% ENGINE OIL LIFE, 99 percent of your
current oil life remains.
The DIC may display a CHANGE ENGINE OIL
message. Always keep a written record of the mileage
and date when
you changed your oil. For more
information, see the Maintenance Schedule booklet. If
you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL, it means the oil life
is
gone and you should change the oil right away. The
system doesn't check
how much oil you have, so you'll
still have to check for that.
To see how, see "Engine Oil"
in the Index. The
system should indicate changing the oil between
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km).
It may indicate changing the oil before 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) depending on your driving habits. If the
vehicle has been driven
7,500 miles (12 500 km), it will
indicate to change the oil. If you drive
in a dusty area,
you should change your oil every
3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or three months (whichever comes first)
unless the display indicates changing it sooner.
When the oil is changed, you'll need to reset the system.
To reset, display the Oil Life Indicator by pressing the
INFO button. Then press and hold the INFO RESET
button until the display shows
100% ENGINE
OIL LIFE.
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