1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE sensor

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 To operate it, leave the light switch off and move the Twilight Sentinel
control
to any position but “OFE”
If you move the control all the way to MAX, your lights will remain on for
three minutes after you turn off your engine. If you move the control
almost all the way in the other direction,
so it’s just on, the lights will go
off quickly when you turn
off your engine.
You can change this delay time from only a
few seconds to three minutes. -
Please don’t cover the light sensor. It is located on the top of your
instrument panel.
If you cover the sensor,
it will read “dark” and
your lights will come
on.
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Day Time Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running
Lights” (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle
more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL
are required on new vehicles sold in Canada.
Your
DRL work with a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don’t -
cover it up.
The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight
when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch is off, and
The transaxle is not in “P” (Park).
At dusk, the
DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will come on
automatically. At dawn, the exterior lights will
go out and the high beams
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If you have this feature, this brake only Traction Control complements
your anti-lock braking system.
Traction Control regulates tire spin during low-speed acceleration and
steady driving.
The Traction Control Brake-Only System uses the same wheel speed
sensors used by your Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS). When wheel slip is
detected by the wheel sensors, the electronic control module sends a
signal to the brake pressure modulator to apply pressure pulses to the
brakes. Traction is then maximized and your vehicle is enabled to
accelerate or continue driving with a controlled amount of tire slip. This
low-speed system controls tire slippage and is fully functional until you
reach
a speed of 24 mph and then the traction control is gradually phased
out as your vehicle reaches
30 mph. To keep you informed of changing
road conditions the “TRACTION
ACTIVE” telltale light will illuminate
when the system
is activated.
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Because this is a brake only Traction Control system, it is designed to
protect your vehicles powertrain components. The system
will
temporarily by disabled should the brakes or transaxle reach excessively
high temperatures and prolonged use
of traction control. The
“TRACTION
OFF” telltale light in the instrument panel informs you
when this system is not in operation.
ELECTRONIC LEVEL CONTROL
This keeps your vehicle level.
The ignition does not have to be
“ON” for the level control to work. The
system consists
of an electronic height sensor, a small electric air
compressor, and air adjustable shock absorbers mounted on the rear
of
the vehicle.
If the system has a slight leak, the air compressor will run frequently for a
few seconds each time.
For a massive air leak, the air compressor will stay on
for approximately 7
minutes. You should see your dealer for service, but you can keep driving
your Cadillac.

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The Electronic Solar Sensor is part of the Electronic Climate Control
System. It is located on top of your instrument panel speaker grill.
The sensor monitors
the sun's solar
radiation by telling the
Electronic Climate Control system what
angle and the intensity
the sun is at. The
Electronic Climate Control then can
automatically make
the necessary
temperature
adjustments.
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Your Dekoa sound system has been designed to operate easily and give
years
of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if
you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delcoa system can
do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most
out
of the advanced engineering that went into it.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTNES
If you plan 6n driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard to find.
Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful, your emission controls won’t
work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can
corrode, and your engine
oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s
oxygen sensor
will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that
wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell
us
where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
International Export Sales
RO. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7N1, Canada
FILLING YOUR TANK
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1 - 10 AMP - CRANK - DIAG. ENERGY
RESERVE
MODULE
- STARTER ENABLE RELAY 2 - 10 AMP - SPARE 3 - 15 AMP - SPARE 4 - 10 AMP - RADIO - RADIO - BODY COMPUTER MODULE 5 - 25 AMP - WSHIELD
WIPE/WASH
- WIPER/WASHER SWITCH 6 - 10 AMP - COOLING FAN
RELAYS
- HIGH SPEED COOLANT FAN - LOW SPEED COOLANT FAN 7 - 20 AMP - AIR CONDITIONIN(; - A/C COMPRESSOR RELAY - BODY COMPUTER MODULE - ELECTRONIC CLIMATE
CONTROL
- CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH - ELEC. CLIMATE CTRL PROG. - ELEC. HEIGHT SENSOR - FUEL DATA CENTER - HEATED WlS CONTROL
MODULE
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REAR DEFOGGER RELAY - WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH 8 - 10 AMP - AhTI-LOCK
BRAKE-CONTR
* - 20 AMP - VAC PUMP (H.D. CHASSIS ONLY)
MODULE - ELEC. BRAKE CONTROL
- BR.4KE PRESSURE MODULE - MAIN RELAY 9- BLAVK 10 - BLANK 11 - 20 AMP - CHIME/ClG LTH/RADIO/PWK ANT - POWER ANT. RELAY - FRONT CIGAR LIGHTER - LEFT HAND INFO. CENTER - GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - MULTIFUNCTION CHIME
MODULE
- RADIO
12 - 20 AMP - AUTO LEVEL
CONTROL
- ELEC. COMPRESSOR - ELEC. HEIGHT SENSOR - ELEC. RELAY 13 - 20 AMP - BRAKE & HAZARD LPS - BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH - HAZARD FLASHER
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- TWILIGHT SENTINEL/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS MODULE
MIRROR
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - FRONT DOOR LOCK FIBER
OPTIC LIGHTS
- FRONTIREAR DOOR WARNING
LIGHTS
- FRONT/FLEET VANITY MIRROR
LIGHTS
- FRONT/REAR/QTR PANEL
COURTESY1READING LIGHTS
- TRUNK LIGHT - LT POWER SEAT SWITCH
14 - 20 AMP - PARK LAMPS
- LIGHT SWITCH
15 - 15 AMP - CTSY LP/PWR
- DOME/MAP LIGHTS AND
16 - 15 AMP - GAUCES/DR
LUCK/ILL ENT
- AUTO. DAY/NIGHT MIRROR - AUTO. DOOR LOCK MODULE - BODY COMPUTER MODULE - COMPUTER CONTROLLED
RIDE MODULE
MODULE
- DIAG. ENERGY RESERVE
- FUEL TANK UNIT - ILLUMINATED ENTRY - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - POWER SEATS - KEYLESS ENTRY - L & R GO SPECIAL SEAT CTRLS - MULTIFUNCTION CHIME
- RIGHT SIDE INFO. CENTER - SEAT MEMORY MODULE - THEFT DETERRENT MODIJLE MODULE
I7 - 15 AMP - ENGINE CTRL MOD - POWER CONTROL MODULE - PASS KEY
DECODER MODULE 18 - 10 AMI' - SUP INFL REST - DIAGNOSTIC/ENERGY
RESERVE MODULE (DERM)
- DUAL SENSOR 19 - 20 AhW - TURN SIGN/BACK UP LPS
sw. - NEUTRAL SAFETY BACKUP
- TURN FLASHER - TURN/HAZARD SWITCH 20 - 20 AMP - SPARE
21 - 25 AMP - SPARE 22 - 20 AMP - TRULVK RELWEL
FILLER
- TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH - FUEL DOOR RELEASE SWITCH 23 - 30 AMP CB - PWR WDO/SUN
ROOF
MODULE
MODULE
AND LOCKOUT RELAY
DEFOG
- ASTROROOF CONTROL
- EXPRESS DOWN WINDOW
- POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
24 - 30 AMP CB - DR LKS/RR
- DOOR LOCK RELAY - LEFT & RIGHT SIDE RECLINER
- LEFT & RIGHT SEAT SWITCHES - L & R 60 SPECIAL SEAT CTRL
- REAR DEFOGGER - SEAT MEMORY MODULE
SWITCHES
sw.
- KEYLESS
ENTRY 25 - 10 AMP - INST PANEL LAMPS - ASHTRAY LIGHT - BODY COMPUTER MODULE - ENGINE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - I/P AND SWITCH BACK LIGHTS - RADIO DISPLAY DIMMING
INPUT
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Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 273
Doing Your Own Service Work ....................... 260
Door Locks ........................................ 60
Downhill. Parking .................................. 209
Downshifting ....................................... 81
Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 28
Driving
And the Road. Your
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AtNight ........................................
Defensive ......................................
Hill and Mountain ...............................
In A Foreign Country ............................
InCities ........................................
In Fog, Mist And Haze ...........................
InTheRain .....................................
InWinter .......................................
On A Long Trip .................................
On Snow Or Ice .................................
On The Freeway .................................
OnCurves ......................................
Winter .........................................
Drunken Driving ...................................
Dual Braking System ................................
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193
175
206
263
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196
212
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213 203 187
212
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121
“E. .. Flashing. On Fuel Data Center ................... 130
Electric Outside Mirror Control ....................... 111
Electrical Equipment. Adding ........................ 327
Electronic Climate Control .......................... 139
Electronic Level Control ............................ 136
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 143
Emergencies. Braking in ............................. 186
Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 188
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 227
Emergency Towing ................................. 232
Engine
Block Heater (Option)
............................ 77
Coolant ........................................ 278
Coolant Temp Light .............................. 125
Oil ............................................ 268
Oil Additives .................................... 272
Oil Light ....................................... 127
Oil. When To Change ............................ 272
Overheating .................................... 236
StartingYour .................................... 76
Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 120