stop start CADILLAC SEVILLE 1999 5.G Owner's Manual

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If your traction control system is off, then an
acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.
With Stabilitrak

, you may see the STABILITY SYS
ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center.
See ªStability Sys Engaged Messageº in the Index.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you'll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a ªmirrored surfaceº
-- and slow
down when you have any doubt.Remember: Any anti
-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be
impaired
-- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.

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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your tire
-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get
even less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be
cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The
surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are
tuned for driving on dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your
windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain
can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals,
pavement markings, the edge of the road and even
people walking.
It's wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in
good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled
with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper
inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to
separate from the inserts.

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4-39 When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:

Start your engine;

Shift into a gear; and

Be sure the parking brake has released.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you're
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule booklet
for more on this. Things that are especially important in
trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't
overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake
system. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review
this information before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during
severe operating conditions. See ªEngine Overheatingº
in the Index.

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Don't let the other end of the negative (-) cable touch
anything until the next step. The other end of the
negative (
-) cable doesn't go to the dead battery. It goes
to the windshield washer bottle attaching stud on the
passenger's upper strut tower. Don't allow the red and
black handles on the jumper cable to touch each other.
10. Attach the cable at
least 18 inches
(46 cm) away from
the dead battery, but
not near engine
parts that move. The
electrical connection
is just as good there,
but the chance of
sparks getting back
to the battery is
much less.
If the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light
stops flashing before starting the engine.
11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for awhile.
12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won't start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don't
touch each other or any other metal. Replace
the red positive (+) remote terminal cover to its
original position.
A. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
B. Good Battery
C. Windshield Washer Bottle Stud (not shown in
picture
--located on the passenger's side corner of the
engine compartment)

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4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the
engine and let it run until you can feel the upper
radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine
cooling fans.
By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant
surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank
until the level reaches at or above the fill mark at the
forward edge of the surge tank.
5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure
cap is hand
-tight.Start the engine and allow it to warm up. If the CHECK
COOLANT LEVEL message does not appear on the
Driver Information Center, coolant is at the proper fill
level. If a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message does
appear, repeat Steps 1 to 3 and reinstall the pressure cap
or see your dealer.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It's unusual for a tire to ªblow outº while you're driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a ªblowout,º here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you'd use in a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop
-- well off the road if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.

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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add
-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see ªServicing
Your Air Bag
-Equipped Vehicleº in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse. An
electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off,
or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have the
headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
A circuit breaker protects the wiper motor. If the wiper
motor overheats due to heavy snow, the wipers will stop
until the motor cools and will then restart.
A MaxiFuse

powers the wiper motor. If the MaxiFuse
blows, there is an electrical problem. Be sure to have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows. When the
current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or
goes away.

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Replacement Bulbs
Application Number
Headlamps Composite
Inner High Beam 9005 HB3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outer Low Beam 9006 HB4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal 2357 NA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/Taillamp 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Signal 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions. Please refer to
ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information.
Engine Specifications
Displacement 279 cubic inches (4 565 cc). . . . . . . . .
Type 4.6 L DOHC V8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code
SLS Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STS 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower
SLS 275 (bhp) @ 5600 rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
205 (kW) @ 5600 rpm
STS 300 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
224 (kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque
SLS 300 (lb
-ft) @ 4000 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
407 (N´m) @ 4000 rpm
STS 295 (lb
-ft) @ 4400 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
400 (N´m) @ 4400 rpm
Firing Order 1
-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Starts To Open 177
-184
F (81-85
C) . .

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Battery 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Light 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load Management 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not Charging Message 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saver Active Message 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Savers 2-47, 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage High Message 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage Low Message 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 5-3, 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB Auto Line 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Replacement, Windshield Wipers 6-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blizzard 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
Adjustment 6
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Warning Light 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes, Anti-Lock 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Break
-In, New Vehicle 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal Lamps 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamps 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Signal Lamp 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamps 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-32, 4-28, 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carpet Cleaning 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Player Care 3-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Players 3-13, 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Adapter Kits 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Changer, Console-Mounted 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cellular Telephone 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Console Storage 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Bulb Replacement 6-40 . . .
Central Door Unlocking System 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Safety 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Brake Pads Message 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Engine Oil Message 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Trans Fluid Message 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Light 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Through Water 4-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter 4-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Trailer 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRL 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual Temperature Control 3-2, 3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical System 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compass 2
-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Level Control 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Solar Sensor 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 6-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner/Filter 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Heater 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Hot, Idle Engine Message 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gage 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Warning Light 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling When Trailer Towing 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust 2-32, 4-28, 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hot - A/C Off Message 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Misfire -- Ease Off Gas Pedal Message 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheated, Stop Engine Message 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Reduced Message 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running While Parked 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 6-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Limiter 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil 6
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additives 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Kind of Oil to Use 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Change 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English/Metric Display 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethanol 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust, Engine 2-32, 4-28, 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Express-Down Window 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lighting 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric Cleaning 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Care 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Damage 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashers, Hazard Warning 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flash-To-Pass Feature 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat Tire, Changing 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor Mats 2-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid
AutomaticTransaxle 6
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer 2-39, 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .