1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE service indicator

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECK FUEL GAGE
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallons and
your display
is turned off.
CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only)
This message will appear when your engine oil is approximately a quart
low. If this message is displayed, check the
oil and add as needed.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message will appear when your engine oil is less than 10 percent or
the mileage since
the last oil change is more than 6750 miles.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed immediately. See engine oil and filter recommendations
in the
Maintenance Schedule. After an oil change, the Oil Life Index must be
reset. See “Oil Life Indicator”
in the index on how to reset it.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over
126°C (248°F). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off your
Climate Control system and stop and allow your vehicle to idle until
it
cools down or the message is removed. If it does not cool down, turn off
your engine and have it serviced before driving it again. Severe engine
damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
ENGINE HOT - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF
This message will appear when the Climate Control is in “Auto” or
Defrost and the engine coolant is hotter than
the normal operating
temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned
off. When that happens, air
conditioned air
is not delivered. If the coolant temperature returns to
normal, you must select
“AUTO”, “DEFOG” or Defrost to return to a
normal A/C compressor operation.
FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW
This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tank is
critically low. It means you shwld stop for fuel immediately.
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The Road Sensing Suspension automatically controls the ride of your
vehicle. The system controls damping forces in the shock absorbers and
struts
in response to various road and driving conditions. The system is
capable of making these changes
within milli-seconds.
The Road Sensing Suspension controller is a computer used to control
and monitor
the system. The computer receives inputs from vertical
acceleration sensors, wheel to body position sensors, vehicle speed
sensor, lift and dive signals, and determines optimum strut valving or
(suspension stiffness) for your current operating conditions. The
computer also receives feedback from the various components to
determine proper system operation. If the computer receives an incorrect
feedback from the system, an error code
will be set in memory and a
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message
will display on the Driver
Information Center. If this message should appear, have your vehicle
serviced at your Cadillac dealer at your earliest convenience.
Oil Life Indicator
Your Cadillac has a Driver Information Center with an Oil Change
Indicator feature. This tells you when you need to change your engine oil.
It's based
upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns.
To see the display,
press the Information
button several times until
" OIL LIFE
INDEX" appears.
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A CAUTION
Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to
the brake pedal.
If you get too close to the vehicle in fkont of
you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle
suddenly slows
or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to
stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes.
To Use Anti-Lock:
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock
work for
you. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and
feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The
sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is
moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your
brakes won’t work well. That could lead
to an accident, When
you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.
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display the ‘OIL LIFE INDEX’ message by pressing the
‘INFORMATION’ button. Then press and hold the
‘STORE/RECALL
button until the display shows ‘100’. This will reset the oil life index. The
message will remain
OFF until the next oil change is needed. The
percentage
of oil life remaining may be check at any item by pressing the
INFORMATION button several times until the ‘OIL LIFE INDEX
message appears.
Engine Block Heater: An engine block heater can be a big help if you
have to park outside in very cold weather, -20” F (-29 “C) or colder. If
your vehicle
has this option, see “Engine Block Heater” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil:
A CAUTION
Used engine oil contains things that have caused skin cancer in
laboratory animals. Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very
long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properlv throw away clothing or rags
containing used engine
oil.
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own
oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal.
Don’t ever dispose
of oil by pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into
streams or bodies
of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that
collects used oil.
If you have a problem properly disposing of your used
oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help.
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The Northstar engine is designed to require less maintenance than many
other
DOHC V-8 engines. Engine systems are designed to remind the
driver when service is required.
An oil life index indicator monitors
ongoing operating conditions and reminds the driver when an oil change
is needed.
A low coolant warning message keeps track of the level of this
vital fluid. Direct acting hydraulic tappets provide maintenance free zero
lash operation
of the 32 valves from idle to the 6500 rpm redline. The
camshafts are driven by a two stage roller chain assembly which is
designed to provide quiet maintenance free operation. Platinum tipped
spark plugs increase the replacement interval
to 100,OO miles.
The four valve per cylinder design provides more efficient engine
breathing which results in higher power than comparable
two valve
engines. The central location
of each spark plug ensures a fast and
complete burning
of the fuel/air mixture. The induction system uses
smooth thermoplastic tubes
to channel air into the cylinders. The
smoothness
of the tubes is equivalent to the elaborate port polishing
methods used for race car engines. Careful design using the shape and
length
of the tubes boosts horsepower by using sonic pressure waves
created by the motion
of the inlet valves to increase the amount of air
entering each cylinder.
The Northstar engine
is also designed to be very durable. The aluminum
block has cast-in-place iron cylinder liners for greater wear resistance.
High strength forged steel connecting rods support the free floating
piston pins
in bronze bushings for superior high speed performance. The
fillits
of the nodular iron crankshaft undergo a high pressure compression
rolling operation
to improve their resistance to fatigue.
Quiet operation
is enhanced by the use of special materials and designs.
The front cover of the engine is stamped from laminated steel which
damps out noise. Special cam cover gasket seals isolate valve train
operation.
The fuel injectors are placed inside the induction system
housing
to eliminate the clicking noise which is common to other fuel
injected engines.
The Northstar engine
is designed to provide years of efficient, reliable,
satisfying operation. We
think it is also just plain fun to drive.
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Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ................... 163
Compact Disc Sound Systems ........................ 161
Compact Spare Tire ................................ 258
Computer That Shows Fuel Economy .................. 135
Console. Center ...................................... 73
Contents. Thble Of ........ See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Control Of
A Vehicle ............................... 178
Control. Loss Of ................................... 189
Controls. Features And ............................... 63
Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 118
Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............ 237. 245
Coolant. Safety Warnings About ................... 233. 245
Cooling System ................................. 235. 243
Cruise Control ..................................... 104
Cruise Control. Change Speed With ................... 107
Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 109
Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 108
Cruise Control. lhming Off .......................... 109
Curves. Driving On ................................. 184
Cooling System Service .............. See Maint . Book. p.20
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Damage To Finish .................................. 323
Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. 323
Damage Warnings .................................... 2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ............... 113
Defensive Driving .................................. 174
Defogger. Rear Window ............................. 151
Defrost ........................................... 150
Delco Sound Systems ............................... 155
DEXRON IIE@ ................................... 281
Dimensions. Vehicle ................................ 349
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......................... 183
Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 276
Door Locks ........................................ 65
Door;Security Lock. Rear ............................ 67
Downhill. Parking .................................. 206
Downshifting ....................................... 87
Driver Information Center ........................... 136
Driver Information Center Messages .................. 137
Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 30
Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. 223
Delco-Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys ........ 160
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Driving And the Road. Your
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At Night ....................................... 190
Defensive ...................................... 174
Hill and Mountain ............................... 203
In A Foreign Country ............................ 264
In Cities ........................................ 198
In Fog. Mist And Haze ........................... 196
On Snow Or Ice ................................. 209
In The Rain ..................................... 193
In Winter ....................................... 208
On A Long Trip ................................. 201
On The Freeway ................................. 199
On The Road ................................... 202
On Curves ...................................... 184
Through Deep Standing Water ...................... 83
Winter .......................................... 208
Drunken Driving ................................... 175
Dual Braking System ................................ 128
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Electric Outside Mirror Control ...................... 118
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..................... 155. 326
Electronic Climate Control .......................... 147
Electronic Level Control ............................ 145
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 151
Emergencies. Braking In ............................ 184
Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 185
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 223
Emergency Towing ................................. 229
Engine
BlockHeater
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Change Oil Indicator ............................. 143
Coolant ........................................ 282
Coolant Temperature Warning Lights ............... 130
Exhaust ......................................... 95
Oil ............................................ 269
Oil Additives .................................... 275
Oil Light ....................................... 132
Oil, When To Change ............................ 275
Overheating .................................... 233
Speed Limiter (Northstar) ........................ 133
Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 127
Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 263
Exhaust, Caution ................................. 95, 211
Exhaust, Dangerous Gas In ........................ 95, 211
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Ice. If You’re Stuck In ............................... 260
Identification Label. Service Parts ..................... 326
Identification Number. Vehicle ....................... 325
If A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 249
Ignition Key Positions ................................ 79
Illuminated Entry System ............................. 68
Indicator. Bulbs For lbrn Signal ...................... 334
Indicators. Warning. On Instrument Panel .............. 127
Infant Restraint ..................................... 46
Inflatable Restraint Light ............................. 31
Inflation. Tire Pressure .............................. 307
Information Center. Driver .......................... 136
Information System On Instrument Panel .............. 124
Inside Mirrors (Manual) ............................. 115
Inspection. Tire .................................... 309
Instrument Panel ................................... 124
Instrument Panel Warning Lights ..................... 127
Interior Cleaning ................................... 316
Interior Lights ..................................... 112
Idling Your Engine .................................. 92
Introduction .............. See Front of Owner Info . Manual
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Jacking And Removing Flat Tire ...................... 251
Jump Starting ...................................... 223
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Keys .............................................. 63
Keys. Ignition ....................................... 79
Keyless Entry. Remote ............................... 68
Kilometer Indicator ................................ 126
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Label. Fluid Usage ................................. 268
Lamp Housings .................................... 295
Lane Change Indicator .............................. 100
Lap Belt ........................................... 41
Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 19
Larger Children and Safety Belts ....................... 57
Leaking. Of Exhaust Into Your Car .................. 95. 211
Leather. Cleaning .................................. 319
Leaving Your Vehicle ................................ 68
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