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These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example,
these symbols are used on an original battery:
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CAUTION PROTECT EYES
POSSIBLE INJURY BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC
BATTERY ACID
COULD CAUSE BURNS
AVOID SPARKS
OR FLAMES SPARK
OR FLAME
__ EXPLODE BATTERY
These
symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your ~ vehicle is driven:
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injure the driver if the air bag inflates.
The air bag is designed to inflate only once. After it inflates,
you’ll need some new parts
for your air bag system. If you
don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help
protect you in another crash.
A new system will include the
air bag module and possibly other parts. The service manual
has information about the need to replace other parts.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system.
Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t
work properly. See your dealer for sewice.
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Sewicing Your Cadillac with the Air Bag System
Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Cadillac that it has the c)
air bag system. There are parts of the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle.
You don’t want the system to inflate while someone
is working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not need regular
maintenance. Your Cadillac dealer and the
1993 Cadillac Service Manual
have information about the air bag system, including repair or disposal.
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A CAUTION:
For up to 2 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the
battery disconnected, an
air bag can still inflate during
improper service. You
can be injured if you are close to an air
bag when it inflates.
Be sure to follow the proper service
procedures.
When electrical work is
done under the hood or inside your vehicle, the
ignition should be in “Lock” if possible.

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0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the
product has
a maximum range.
signal.
See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized
service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock automatically when “UNLOCK” is pressed.
If “UNLOCK” is pressed twice, all doors will unlock. All doors will lock
when “DOOR” is pressed. The trunk will unlock
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symbol is pressed.
The Keyless Entry System allows a transmitter to be matched to as many
different vehicles as you own with this system. Each vehicle can
have only
two transmitters matched to it.
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The transmitter will arm the Theft Deterrent System whenever the doors
are closed and
you push the DOOR button. It will disarm the system
when you push the UNLOCK button.
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If your Cadillac is equipped with the Illuminated Entry System, you can
make it
work by pushing any button on the transmitter. The lights will
stay on for
20 seconds.
Matching Transmitter (s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter mom
unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement --
can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining
transmitter with
you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer
matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining
transmitter must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the
lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
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You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own,
provided they are equipped with exactly the same model svstem. (General
Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles.)
Each vehicle can have only
2 transmitters matched to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last
about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the
normal range in any location.
If you have to get close to your vehicle
before the transmitter works, it’s probably time
to change the batteries.
For battery replacement use
two Duracell batteries, type DL-2 or a
similar type.
To replace the batteries:
1. If your transmitter
has a screw, remove
the screw from the
back cover. If there
is no screw,
carefully pry off the
cover by inserting a
dime (or similar
object)
in the slot
between the covers
and twist.
2. Lift off the front cover, bottom half first.
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(OPTION)
If your Cadillac has
this option, it has a
theft deterrent alarm
system. With this
system, tht “SECURITY” light
will flash
as you open
the door (if your
ignition
is off).
This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s how to
do it:
1. Opcn the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry
System. The “SECURITY” light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The “SECURITY” light should go off.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System,
the alarm
will go off. It will also go off if a door lock or the trunk lock is
damaged. Your vehicle’s lights will flash and the horn will sound for 3
minutes, then will go off to save battery power. And, your vehicle will not
start.
Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm
if you lock the doors
with a
key or manual door lock. It arms only if you use a power door lock
switch or Keyless Entry System.
Here’s how
to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
0 If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should
be locked after the doors are closed.
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1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some
other vehicles you might need to do this, but because
of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
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2. Turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of the
key. The idle speed
will go down as your engine gets warm.
3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start” for about three
seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds
between each try to help avoid draining your battery.
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will cause your battery to be drained much so0
ive heat can damage your starter motor.
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4. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and holding it there
as you hold the key in “Start’’
for about three seconds.
If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again, do
the same thing.
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“Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
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Charge Light
When you turn the key
to “Run,” this light will
come on briefly, to
show that your
alternator and battery
charging systems are
working.
If a 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, and set your Electronic Climate Control system to “OFF.”
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A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission
control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but
the engine
is not running, as a check to show you it is working..

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This shows how far the
computer thinks you
can
go with the fuel
that’s in your tank.
When you get down to
40 miles to go (or, in
metric,
64 km) it just
says
“L,” which means
“LOW.” You should
then get fuel right
away.
Your computer needs enough data for the
RANGE reading to work,
however,
so it will read L for a while when your Cadillac is brand new
(under
25 miles). Also, it will show L for a while if your battery has been
disconnected.
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This reading shows
how much fuel you’ve
used since you last
reset the system. It
returns to zero after
99.9 gallons (or, in
metric, 379 liters).
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