1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE trailer

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 how to do it:
Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into “P” (Park).
0 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until
Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into “P” (Park) firmly and
the
chocks absorb the load.
apply your parking brakes.
Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave Afier 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Engine Cooling When Trailering
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating
conditions such as;
Climbing grades steeper than 4% at ambient temperatures above
90” Fahrenheit (32’Celsius) with a loaded vehicle and trailer.
Stopping after high-speed driving.
Idling for long periods in stop and go traffic.
If “ENGINE
HOT A/C COMPRESSOR OFF” message appears on the
Driver Information Center, do not be alarmed. This is a normal function
designed to reduce the load on the engine and cooling system you can
continue to drive your vehicle.
If “ENGINE COOLANT
HOT” message appears on the Driver
Information Center, pull off to the side of
the road as soon as it is safe to
do so. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the transmission
selector to
P (Park) and allow the engine to idle. Do not turn off the
engine or increase engine speed above a normal idle. Within
two or three
minutes the system should cool sufficiently to allow
A/C operation to
resume. At that
time resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to
normal driving after
10 minutes if the “ENGINE COOLANT HOT”
message
is not displayed.
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, belts, cooling system, and brake wear. 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine #‘No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem
may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot
when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a
minute or
so:
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the
3. Dial temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the
window as necessary.
window, as necessary.
4. Try to keep your engine under load (in a drive gear where the engine
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,
drive slower for about ten minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on,
you can drive normally.
runs
slower).
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right
away.
If there’s still no sign
of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three
minutes while you’re parked, to see
if the warning stops. But then, if you
still have the warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET
EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood, but get service help right away.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall
on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you
have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90" F (32" C).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating
temperature, which is
180 " F to 200 " F (82 C to 93 C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when
outside temperatures are above
50 F (10 C). If it's colder than 50 F
(10 " C), you may have to drive longer.
To check thefluid level
Park your vehicle on a level place.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in "P" (Park).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each
gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then,
position the shift lever in "P" (Park).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IGN 1 HDLP WASH IPC (IGN) RTD
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WIPER RAD (IGN) R DEFOG HTD MlRR IPC (BATT) THEFT HVAC/DABIE
CIGAR BODY
2 BODY 1 READ LP
L PRK LP
R PRK LP RAD (BAT) TRUNK PLD R HTD SEAT L HTD SEAT
DEVILLE TRUNK COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK
CRANK (10 AMP)
- DlAGNOSTlClENERGY RESERVE
- TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH (NSSS)
- RAP/ILLUMINATED ENTRY MODULE
MODULE (DERM)
ION 1 (10 AMP) - TRUNWFUEL DOOR RELEASE INHIBIT RELAY "E" - FUEL LEVER SENSOR - ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR - RAP/ILLUMINATED ENTRY MODULE - THEFT DETERRENT MODULE - KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE - TURN FLASHER RELAY "F TRUNK COMP.
HDLP WASH (30 AMP) EXPORT ONLY
IPC
(ION) (10 AMP) - INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER RTD SUSP (10 AMP)
- ENGINE COMP MICRO REL4Y CENTER
ABS (IO AMP) - ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE
(EBTCM)
WIPER (30 AMP) - WIPERMASHER SWITCH RAD (IGN) (10 AMP)
R DEFOG (30 AMP) - REAR DEFOGGER HTD MlRR (10 AMP) - LTAND RT OUTSIDE MIRROR DEFOGGERS IPC (BATr) (10 AMP)
THEFT
(10 AMP) - PASS-Key@ DECODER MODULE - THEFT DETERRENT RELAY "D" (TRUNK COMP.
- THEFT DETERRENT MODULE HVAC/DABIE (10 AMP) - HEATER AND A/C PROGRAMMER
RADIO (30 AMP) - ACTIVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER TRAILER (20 AMP)
ANT
I10 AMP)
MICRO RELAY CENTER
- NOT EQUIPPED
- SPEED SENSITIVE SUSPENSION
RSS DAMPER RELAY "F"
- REMOTE RADIO RECEIVER
- INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER
RELAY CENTER)
- RAP/ILLUMINATED ENTRY MODULE
- NOT EQUIPPED
CIGAR (20 AMP) - LT AND RT REAR CIGARETTE LIGHTERS - FRONT CIGARETTE LIGHTER - CHIME MODULE BODY 2 (10 AMP) - POWER MIRROR SWITCH - RAPRELAY - LOCK-OUT INHIBIT RELAY "A" (TRUNK COMP 1 MICRO
- COURTESY LIGHTS RELAY "C" (TRUNK COME 2 MICRO
RELAY CENTER)
RELAY CENTER)
- RAP RELAY "E (TRUNK COMP. 2 MICRO
RELAY CENTER) - KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE - TRUNKLAMP
- FRONT DOOR LOCK SWITCHES BODY 1 (10 AMP)
- FRONT DOOR COURTESY LAMP - GLOVE BOX LAMP - HEADLIGHT SWITCH READ LP (10 AMP) - LTAND AT FRONT HEADER LAMP - GARAGE DOOR OPENER - LT AND RT REAR HEADER LAMPS L PRK LP (10 AMP) - LT REAR TAlUSTOPrURN LAMPS
- FRONT AND REAR LEFT SIDE MARKER LAMPS - RT REAR MARKER LAMP - HEADLIGHT SWITCH - INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER R PRK LP (10 AMP) - RADIO CONTROL HEAD - RT TAIUSTOP TURN LAMPS - RT FRONT AND REAR SIDE MARKER LAMPS - RT FRONT PARK AND TURN LAMPS - ENGINE COME LAMP - LICENSE PLATE LAMPS RAD (BAT) (10 AMP) - RADIO TRUNK PLD (20 AMP) - TRUNK LID PULL DOWN MOTOR ELC (30 AMP) - ELECTRONIC LEVEL CONTROL (ELC) R HTD SEAT (10 AMP) - PASSENGERS HEATED SEAT
- LT FRONT PARWURN LAMPS
L HTD SEAT (10 AMP) - ANTENNA MOTOR - DRIVER'S HEATED SEAT
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Automatic Air Conditioning System
................... 151
Automatic Door Lock
................................ 71
Automatic Overdrive
................................ 93
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
......................... 80
Automatic Transaxle ................................. 90
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................... 269
B
Baby Restraint ...................................... 47
Battery Cables. Starting With
......................... 217
Battery Charge Light
............................... 137
Battery Power Loss
................................. 280
Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch
................... 106
Lap
............................................ 40
Lap-Shoulder .................................... 19
Rear Seat
....................................... 40
Blizzard.
If You’re Caught In A ....................... 205
Block Heater. Engine
................................ 89
“Blowout.
.. Tire .................................... 249
Boat. Towing A
.................................... 207
Adjustment
..................................... 279
Fluid
.......................................... 277
Master Cylinder
................................. 276
Parking
......................................... 95
Pedal Travel
.................................... 279
Brake System. Anti.Lock. Warning Light
............... 133
Brake System Warning Light
......................... 133
Brake Wear Indicators. Disc
......................... 278
Brakes. Anti-Lock
.................................. 182
Brakes. Trailer
..................................... 210
Braking in Emergencies
............................. 185
Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 181
“Break.1n”. New Vehicle ............................. 85
Break-In Schedule. When Towing A Trailer ............. 208
Buckling Up
........................................ 18
Bulbs. Halogen. Removal
............................ 282
Bulbs. Taillight Replacement
......................... 285
Bulbs. Turn Signal
.................................. 319
Battery
........................................... 280
Belt
BloodAlcoholLevel
................................ 177
Brake
Braking
........................................... 181
Bulbchart
........................................ 319
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Steep Hill. Parking On A
............................ 212
Steering
.......................................... 185
Steering Column Shift Lever
.......................... 97
Steering In Emergencies
............................. 185
SteeringTips
...................................... 185
Steering Wheel, Tilt
................................ 103
Steering Without Power Assist
........................ 185
Stereo Sound Systems
............................... 157
Storage, Armrest
.................................... 76
Storing Your Vehicle
................................ 280
Stuck, If Your Ignition Key Is
.......................... 87
Stuck,
If Car Is - In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow ............ 247
Subscribing to Cadillac Prod
. Serv . Pub ...... See Own . Assist .
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) ............... 30
Symbols, Vehicle
..................................... 3
Table
Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Taillight Bulb Replacement
.......................... 285
Tape Player Care
................................... 174
Temperature. Engine. Warning Light
.................. 135
Theft
.............................................. 81
Theft Deterrent ..................................... 82
Thermostat
........................................ 273
Third Gear. When To Use
............................ 93
Tilt Steering Wheel
................................. 103
Time. Setting The
.............................. 167. 173
Tire Chains
........................................ 300
Tire. Flat
.......................................... 236
Tire Pressure Inflation
.............................. 292
Tire Inspection and Rotation
......................... 294
Tires
.. Loading .................................... 289
Tire
Quality Grading ................................ 296
Tires
............................................. 292
Tires. When It's Time For New Tires
.................. 295
Torn Safety Belts
.................................... 65
Torque Lock (Auto Transaxle) ......................... 99
Towing A Trailer ................................... 207
Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 222
Traction Control System
............................. 184
Trademarks. GM
................................... 248
Trailer Towing
..................................... 207
Transaxle. Automatic
................................. 90
Transaxle Fluid
.................................... 269
Transaxle Gear Positions
.............................. 90
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