1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 imition: 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 transaxle. And remember to lock
the doors.
Parkina
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.
Parkina 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.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
a Then take the door key with you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TI YFT DETERRENT (OPTION)
If your Cadillac has this
option,
it has a Theft
Deterrent Alarm
System.
With this
system, the
“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. Open 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 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.
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:
If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Keyless Entry System.
be
locked with the door key after the doors are closed.
Unlocking
a door any other way will set off the alarm.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You
can also turn
off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry System, if you have
it. The alarm won’t stop
if you try to unlock a door any other way.
How to Test The Alarm
e Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door
lock or the Keyless Entry System.
e Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the
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.
door. The horn
will sound and
your headlights will flash.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system
when leaving your vehicle.
PASS-KEY 11 TM
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 TM (Personalized
Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key I1
TM is a
passive theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything
different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove
the key from the ignition. PASS-Key
’“ uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder
in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
I1 TM system senses that someone is using the wrong
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 “SECURITY” light comes
on, the key
may be dirty or wet.
If this happens and the starter won’t work, turn the ignition off. Clean
and
dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The security
light
will remain on during this time. If the starter still won’t work, and

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 the fuse (see
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in the Index). If the starter won’t work with
the other key, your vehic1.e 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 TM .
However, if you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing
resistor pellet, the starter won’t work, the security light
will flash. But you
don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the ignition keys.
If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing, the starter won’t work. Use
the other ignition key, and
see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who
can service the Pass-Key
I1 TM to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and
the “SECURITY” light comes on and
continues to flash,
you get the PASS-KEY MALFUNCTION message ,
and the “STARTING DISABLED” message appears, 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 bylour Cadillac
dealer. Your vehicle
is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1
lM 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 NEW VEHICLE “BREAK-IN”
NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in,” Rut
it will perQarm better in the long run if you fotlow these
guidelines:
Don3 drive st any one speed 9- fast or slow -0 €or the First SUO
miles (804 h), Don’t make fulf~throttle starts,
Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this C4breaking-in’p guideline
ewry time you get new brake linings.
IGNITION KEY POSITIONS
This lock gives you five
different positions.
Before you put the key in, your ignition will
be in the “LOCK” position.
This position
locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s an
anti-theft feature.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The other positions let you perform these functions:
ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield
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 WLI
must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for cu:rnlplc*. if >.our
car is being pushed).
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in “Imk” rrnd you cdl turn it, be sure
it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
fight while you turn the key hard, But turn the key only with
your hand. Using a toooil to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch, If none .of this works, then your vehicle needs
service.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) shows
the code letter or number for your engine. You will
find the VIN at the top left
of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper steps
to start the
engine.
Move your shift lever to
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t
start in any other position
-- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
“N” (Neutral) only.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don’t #ry to shift to T‘ (Park) if yaw Cadillolc is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to “Pn (Pa.rk) only
when your vehicle is stopped.
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.
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.
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, but this time keep the pedal down for five or
six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (OPTION)
In very cold weather, O°F (-HOC) 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.
/c CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outiet could cause an
efectrical shock Also, the wrong kind of extension cord couid
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 heayyduty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least 15 amps.
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