1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this
feature is in use.
When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door lock:
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way down.
- 3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
THEFT
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your
Cadillac has a number
of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Key in the ignition: If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so don’t
do it.
When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a
chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with
you. Always do this. Your steering wheel
will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transmission. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a
storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots: If you park
in a lot where someone will be watching your
vehicle, it’s best to lock it
up and take your keys. But what if you have to
leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in
your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine THEFT DETERRENT (OPTION)
If your Cadillac has this
option,
it has a theft
deterrent alarm system.
With this system, the
“SECURITY
SYSTEM” light
will
flash as you open the
door
(if your ignition is
off).
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This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s how to
do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry
System. The “SECURITY SYSTEM” light should come on and stay
on.
3. Close all doors. The “SECURITY SYSTEM” light should go off.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key, the alarm will go off. It I
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.
Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm
if you lock the doors r
with a key or manual door lock. It arms only if you use a power door lock A
switch or Keyless Entry System.
Here’s how
to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should
Always unlock a door with a key or Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a
be
locked after the doors are closed.
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door any other way will set off the alarm.
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If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key or
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How to Test The Alarm
Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door
Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the
lock.
door. The horn will sound and your headlights will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn
- works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system
- when leaving your vehicle.
PASS-KEY IIm
- Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 TM (Personalized
- different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove
Automotive Security System)
theft deterrent system. PASS-Key
I1 is a
passive theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything
the
key from the ignition. PASS-Key TM uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three
minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If
__ someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make
a
match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition
or the engine may not start.
If the engine does not start and and the
the ignition off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The
work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes
and try the other ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check
- When the PASS-Key I1 TM system senses that someone is using the wrong
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- “PASS KEY FAULT” light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn
__ security light will remain on during this time. If the starter still won’t
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won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle
does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or
a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1
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If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet,
the starter won’t work and the security light
will flash. But you don’t have
to wait three minutes before trying one
of the other ignition keys. 7
See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the Pass-Key I1 TM
to have a new key made.
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If you’re ever driving and the “PASS KEY FAULT” light comes on and
stays on, you will be able to restart your engine
if you turn it off. Your
PASS-Key
I1 TM system, however, is not working properly and must be
serviced by your Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key
I1 TM system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1
TM ignition key, see your Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key
I1 TM to have a new key
made.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IGNITION KEY POSITIONS
This lock gives you
different positions. five
Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the Lock position. This
anti-theft feature.
- position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s an
The other positions let you perform these functions:
wipers when the engine is off.
To get into “Acc”, push in the key and turn
it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.
OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering
wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like “Lock.” Use “Off”
if you
car is being pushed).
RUN This is the position for driving.
STARE This starts your engine.
- ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield
- must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your key seems stuck in “Lock” and you can’t turn it, be sure
it is all the way in.
If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
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your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignitior, -w;tch.
If none of this works, then your vehicle needs 7
service,
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
To start your V8 engine:
1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some 1:
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 9
key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.
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3. If it doesn’t start within 3 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about
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one-third of the way down, while you hold the ignition key in “Start.”
When the engine starts, let
go of the key and let up on the accelerator
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pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery.
When starting your engine
in very cold weather (below 0 F or -18 C), do
this:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to
“Start” and hold it there. After
two seconds, push the accelerator
pedal about one-third
of the way down. When the engine starts, let go
of the key. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed,
if you
have to, until your engine has run for a while.
2.
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, but this time keep the pedal down for five or
six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
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WATER
ENGINE
BLOCK HEATER (OPTION)
In very cold weather, 0 F (-18 C) or colder, the engine block heater can
help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up.
To use the block heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an
electrical shock.
Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could
overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug
the cord into
a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. If
the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least
15 amps.
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