1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE dead battery

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A CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause
deadly
CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it,
so you
might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear
away snow from
around the base of your vehicle
, especially any that is blocking
your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to
be sure snow doesn’t collect there.
Open a window just
a little on the side of the vehicle that’s away
from the wind. This will help keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you
run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it
keeps the battery charged. You
will need a well-charged battery to restart
the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights. Let
the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to
preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so
until help comes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. Connect the red
positive
(+) cable
to the positive
(+)
terminal of the
vehicle with the
dead battery.
8. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+)
9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery’s
terminal
of the
good battery.
negative
(-) terminal.
Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other
end
of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy unpainted metal part on the engine
of the vehicle with the dead
battery.
10. Attach the cable at
least
18 inches
(45cm) 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine r 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for
12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
awhile.
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.
E CABLES IN THIS ORDER

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The Top of the Instrument Panel ................... 319
Weatherstrips ................................... 322
Clock. Setting The ............................... 158. 161
Climate Control. Electronic .......................... 139
Closed-In Places. Don't Idle In ........................ 89
CO In Your Exhaust .............................. 89. 216
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................. 143
Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ................... 163
Compact Disc Sound Systems ........................ 154
Compact Spare Tire ................................ 256
The Underbody Of Your Vehicle ................... 323
The Windshield ................................. 320
Computer That Shows Fuel Economy .................. 130
Contents. Table Of ........ See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Control
Of A Vehicle ............................... 179
Control. Loss Of ................................... 192
Controls. Features And ............................... 58
Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 112
Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............... 278
Coolant. Engine. Warning Light ...................... 125
Coolant. Safety Warnings About ...................... 236
Coolant Temp Light ................................ 125
Cooling System Service .............. See Maint . Book. p.20
Corrosion Protection
........................ See Warranty
Cruise Control
...................................... 98
Cruise Control. Change Speed With ................... 101
Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 103
Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 102
Cruise Control. Turning Off .......................... 103
Curves. Driving On ................................. 187
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Damage To Finish .................................. 323
Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. 323
Damage Warnings .................................... 2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ............... 106
Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. 226
Defensive Driving .................................. 175
Defogger. Rear Window ............................. 142
Defrost ........................................... 141
Delco-Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys ........ 154
Delco-Bose Speaker Covers .......................... 319
Delco-Bose System ................................. 151
Delco Sound Systems ............................... 143
DEXRON IIE@ ................................... 325
Dimensions. Vehicle ................................ 339
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Snow. If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 217
Snow Or Ice. Driving On ............................ 213
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught In A Bad ................ 215
Solvent-vpe Cleaner On Fabric ...................... 317
Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 144. 327
Sound System. How to Operate Your .................. .I I
Spare Tire. Compact ................................
Speaker Covers. Delco Bose .........................
Specifications ......................................
Speed Sensitive Steering .............................
Speed Sensitive Suspension ..........................
Speedometer And Odometer .........................
Stains. Removing ...................................
143
256
319
336 135
135
118
316
Start (Ignition K:y Position) .......................... 74
Starting Your Engine ................................ 75
Starting Your Car If The Battery Is “Dead” ............. 226
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 236
Steep Hill. Parking On A ............................ 208
Steering In Emergencies ............................. 188
Steering .......................................... 187
Steering Tips ...................................... 187
Steering Wheel, Tilt ................................. 91
Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 143
Storage Armrest ................................... 117
Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 287
Steering Without Power Assist ........................ 187
Stop Engine Temp Light ............................. 125
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key Is .......................... 75
Stuck. If You’re - In Sand. Mud. Ice Or Snow ........... 257
Subscribing to Cadillac Product Pub .... See Owner Assistance
Sunglasses. Wearing At Night
........................ 195
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) ............... 28
Symbols Used On Your Vehicle ......................... 3
Table Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Taillight Bulb Replacement
.......................... 294
Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ..................... 120
Tape Player Care ................................... 163
Temperature, Stop Engine. Warning Light .............. 125
Thermostat ........................................ 280
Theft .............................................. 70
Theft Deterrent System .............................. 71
Third Gear. When To Use ............................ 81
Tightness Adjustment. Shoulder Belt ................... 21
Tilt Steering Wheel .................................. 91
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