1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE ECO mode

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What makes an air bag inflate?
In a frontal impact of sufficient severity, sensors strategically located on
the vehicle detect that the vehicle
is suddenly stopping as a result of a
reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces
nitrogen gas, which inflates the cloth bag. The inflator, cloth bag, and
related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator module packed inside
the steering wheel.
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- crash. These sensors complete an electrical circuit, triggering a chemical
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How does an air bag restrain?
occupants can contact the steering wheel. The air bag supplements the
protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the
occupant more gradually. But air bags would not provide protection in
many types of collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts,
primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air
bags should never
be regarded as anything more than a supplement to
safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near-frontal
collisions.
-. - In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted
- impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the
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What will you see after an air bag inflation?
After the air bag has inflated, it will then quickly deflate. This occurs so
__ quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated.
The air bag will not impede the driver’s vision or ability to steer the
vehicle, nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle. There
__ will be small amounts of smoke coming from vents in the deflated air bag.
Some components
of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub may
be hot for a short time, but the portion
of the bag that comes into contact
with you will not be hot to the touch. The nitrogen gas used to inflate the
air bag
will have vented into the passenger compartment, and the bag will
be deflated within seconds after the collision. Nitrogen makes up about
80% of the air we breathe and is not hazardous. As the nitrogen vents
compartment.
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- from the bag, small particles are also vented into the passenger
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Once the buttons are released the “CHANGE OIL SOON” light will
flash 4 times to indicate it has reset to
100.
If the “CHANGE OIL SOON” light comes on and stays on for 5 seconds,
it did not reset. You’ll need to reset the system again.
SPEED SENSITIVE SUSPENSION
(SSS SYSTEM)
The Speed Sensitive Suspension System (SSS) automatically controls the
firmness of your Cadillac’s ride. The vehicle is controlled by an actuator
in each of the four struts to increase ride firmness depending on vehicle
speed and other driving conditions. There are three dampening modes:
COMFORT, NORMAL, and
FIRM. As the vehicle speed increases, the
firmness of the suspension increases. The system is in COMFORT for
speeds less than
28 mph, NORMAL for speeds between 28 and 65 mph,
and FIRM for speeds greater than
65 mph. The system also stiffens
damping during hard acceleration, braking and cornering ,for increased
control.
The SSS controller is a computer used to control and monitor the system.
The computer receives speed, acceleration and determines optimum
mode strut valving (or suspension stiffness) for your current operating
conditions. The computer also receives feedback from the struts to
determine proper system operation.
If the computer receives an incorrect
feedback from the system, an error code
will be set in memory and a
“SERVICE
SSS” light will come on and stay on until the problem is
corrected.
If this light should appear, have your vehicle serviced at your
earliest convenience.
SPEED SENSITm STEERING
This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your
vehicle speed. Steering is easier at a lower speed for increased
maneuverability and parking ease. As your vehicle speed increases, the
steering effort is also increased proportionately. At highway speeds the
amount
of steering effort is greatly increased to provide a manual like
steering
feel for maximum control and enhanced vehicle stability.
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# A list of all PSPs published by Cadillac in a model year (1990 or later). PSPs
covering all models of Cadillac cars are listed in the same index.
+ Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSPs you may want.
+ Price information for PSPs you may want to buy.
How You Can Get an Index:
Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSPs which could potentially apply to
the most recent Cadillac models will by listed in the last quarterly publication for that
model year. This means you may want
to wait until the end of the model year before
ordering
an index, if you are interested in buying PS Ps pertaining to a current model year
vehicle.
Some
PSPs pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published \
on later
years, and these would
be listed in the later year’s index. When you order an index \
for a
model year that is not over yet, we’ll send you the most \
recently published quarterly
issue. You can specify an index for
an earlier model year, but not before 1990.
Cut out the order form, fill it out, and mail it. We will see to it that an index is mailed to
you. There is no charge for indexes for the 1990-1993 model years.
Toll-Free Telephone Number
If you want an additional ordering form for an index or a subscription, just call toll-free
and we’ll
be happy to send you one. Automated recording equipment will take your
name and mailing address. The number to call is
1-800-551-4123.
Copies at Participating Dealers
Copies of Indexes and individual PSPs are at your Cadillac dealership. You can ask to
see them.
A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSPs are meant for technicians. They are
not meant for the ‘do-it-yourselfer’. Technicians have the \
equipment,
tools, safety
instructions, and training
to do a job quickly and safely.
Cadillac reserves the right
to change these procedures without notice after November,
1991.
Cadillac Owner’s Manuals and Service Publications
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You can get these by using the order form. Additionally, past \
model Owner’s Manuals
and Service Information Manuals are available for a minimum of ten model years and
frequently much longer. Credit card orders may
be placed using the toll-free number
1-800-782-4356. High quality copies of out of print older model manuals ar available,
also. You may receive a free listing of either by using the order form. ~
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