1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE no start

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.
Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer so that the tongue
will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Follow
the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always
leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow
safety chains to drag
on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does your trailer have its own brakcs'? He sure IO read and follow thc
instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll he ilblc to ir~ i~lI, ;rcliw an3
maintain them properly.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you'll want to get to
know your rig. Acquaint
yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of
the trailer. And always keep
in mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by
itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains,
electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand
to be sure the brakes are working. This
lets
you check your electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
216
L -4
c
L-
L-
C

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down,
you might have to use your
brakes
so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around
45
mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle
overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 Kg) and you have an
automatic transaxle with Overdrive, you may want to drive
in “3” instead
of Overdrive
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be
injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if
you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s bow to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into “P” (Park) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until
the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into “P” (Park) firmly and
apply your parking brake.
5. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave Afler Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Be sure the parking brake has released.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
c
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
218

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Maintenance when Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are
especially important
in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid
(don’t overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake
adjustment. Each
of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will
help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
219

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine P I
L,
P
P
r
I
JUMP STARTING
If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and
some jumper cables to start your Cadillac. But please
follow the steps
below
to do it safely.
t
I
A CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain eas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things
can hurt you.
r TO JUMP START YOUR C2DILLAC:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
223

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be
sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause
a ground connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to start
your Cadillac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical
systems.
A CAUTION:
You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake
firmly
on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in “P”
(Park).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. lbrn off all lights that aren’t
needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help
save both
batteries. And it could
save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries:
A CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from
any underhood electric fan.
Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery.
224
I
I
I
I
I
I

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead
battery.
Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) 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.
4.9 Liter
4.6 Liter
(Northstar)
..
.-
11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for
awhile.
228

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
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.
MAD BATTERY
TOWNG YOUR WHICLE
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your
Cadillac. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type, or a wheel-lift, or
car carrier tow truck.
229

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine COOLING SYSTEM - 4.9 LITER
When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see:
v Coolant recovery tank
v Radiator pressure cap
Electric engine fans
1 A CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you,
Keep hands, clothing
and
tools away from any underhood electric fan,
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do
anything else until
it cools down.
235