ABS CADILLAC SEVILLE 2004 5.G Owners Manual

Umbrella Holder
The driver’s and passenger’s front seat cushion may be
equipped with an umbrella holder. Gently slide the
umbrella into the slot located under the front portion of
the driver’s or passenger’s seat cushion.
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.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle may be equipped with a convenience net.
The net attaches to the floor of the trunk. Put small
loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep
them from falling over during sharp turns or quick
starts and stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.
Sunroof
The two switches that operate the optional sunroof are
located on the overhead console and include VENT,
ROOF, open and close.
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Braking
Braking action involvesperception timeand
reaction time.
First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
That isperception time.Then you have to bring up your
foot and do it. That isreaction time.
Averagereaction timeis about 3/4 of a second. But that is
only an average. It might be less with one driver and as
long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age,
physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight
all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But
even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph
(100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of
distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space
between your vehicle and others is important.
And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly
with the surface of the road (whether it is pavement
or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire
tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of
the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is
a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool
between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much
faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pacewith the traffic and allow realistic following distances,
you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking.
That means better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake
normally but do not pump your brakes. If you do,
the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine
stops, you will still have some power brake assist.
But you will use it when you brake. Once the power
assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and
the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced
electronic braking system that will help prevent a
braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive away,
your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You
may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while
this test is going on, and you may even notice that your
brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem with
the anti-lock brake system,
this warning light will stay
on. SeeAnti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light on
page 3-44.
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Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what
happens with ABS:
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If
one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at each front wheel
and at both rear wheels.The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure
faster than any driver could. The computer is
programmed to make the most of available tire and road
conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle
while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
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Loss of Control
Let us review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes,
steering and acceleration) do not have enough friction
where the tires meet the road to do what the driver
has asked.
In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer
and constantly seek an escape route or area of less
danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving”
those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s
three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels
are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much
speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose
cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much
throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only
the acceleration skid. 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 “Stability Sys Engaged Message” underDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-55.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety,
you will 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 “mirrored surface” — and slow
down when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
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Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbeforeyou start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On long uphill grades, reduce speed to 45 to 50 mph
(70 to 90 km/h) and avoid prolonged use of SECOND (2)
gear and engine speeds above 3800 rpm.
Climbing grades steeper than four percent at
temperatures above 90° F (32° C) with a loaded vehicle
and trailer is not recommended. The cooling system
may temporarily overheat. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 5-26.
Parking on Hills
{CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People
can be injured, and both your vehicle and the
trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here is
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK (P).
2. Have someone place chocks behind the trailer
wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into
PARK (P) firmly and apply your parking brake.
5. Release the regular brakes.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires
caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating. If a fuse should blow, see your dealer
for service immediately.
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have
a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the same
amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without – like the radio or cigarette
lighter – and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
The fuses are located in two fuse blocks, one located
near the engine compartment on the passenger’s
side and the other under the rear seat on the driver’s
side. If a fuse should blow, have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer immediately.
Underhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located in the front of the
engine compartment between the windshield washer
fluid reservoir and the power steering fluid reservoir on
the passenger’s side of the vehicle. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more
information on location.
To access the fuses, push in the two tabs located at
each end of the fuse block cover. Then, lift the cover off.
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Rear Underseat Fuse Block
This fuse block is located under the rear seat on the
driver’s side of the vehicle. The rear seat cushion must
be removed to access the fuse block. SeeRemoving
the Rear Seat Cushionlisted previously in this section.
To access the fuses, push in the two tabs located at
each end of the fuse block cover. Then, lift the cover off.
Fuses Usage
1 Fuel Pump
2Heater, Ventilation, Air Conditioner
Blower
3Memory Seat, Tilt and Telescoping
Steering
4 SDAR (XM™ Satellite Radio)
5 Driver Door Module
6 Heated Seat Left Rear
7 Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering
8 Supplemental Inflation Restraint
9 Not Used
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-26
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-37
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-96
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)....................................3-78, 3-85
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-41
Air Bag System, Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint (SIR)............................................1-41
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
AM .............................................................3-100
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System..................3-103
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-103
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-44
Anti-Pinch Feature..........................................2-18
Appearance Care............................................5-87
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-90
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-93
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-88
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-90
Finish Damage............................................5-92
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-94Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips..............................................5-90
Ashtrays........................................................3-27
Assist Handles...............................................2-49
Audio System(s).............................................3-75
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-100
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-101
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-102
Care of Your CDs......................................3-102
Console-Mounted CD Changer......................3-95
Diversity Antenna System............................3-103
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-95
Radio Personalization with Home and
Away Feature..........................................3-98
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-83
Radio with CD............................................3-76
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-75
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-75
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-99
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-100
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-103
Auto Exit Seat................................................3-65
Auto Exit Steering Wheel.................................3-66
Automatic Level Control...................................4-36
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-28
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