1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine treadmill. These procedures ensure that each vehicle is tested under
identical conditions.
There are
two different fuel economy estimates for each vehicle, one for
city driving and one for highway driving.
To develop these two estimates,
separate tests are used to represent typical everyday city and rural
driving.
The test used to determine the city fuel economy estimate simulates a 7.5
mile (12 km), stop and go trip with an average speed of 20 mph (32
km/h). The trip takes 23 minutes and has 18 stops. About one fifth of the
time is spent idling,
as in waiting at traffic lights or in rush hour traffic.
Two kinds of engine starts are used: a cold start, which is similar to
starting a car
in the morning after it has been parked all night and a hot
start, which is similar to restarting a vehicle after it has been warmed up,
driven and stopped for a short time.
The test used to determine the highway fuel economy estimate represents
a mixture of "non-city" driving. Segments corresponding to different
kinds
of rural roads and interstate highways are included. The test
simulates
a 10 mile (17 km) trip with an average speed of 48 mph (77
km/h). The test is run from a hot start and has little idling time and no
stops.
To assure that the fuel economy numbers are most useful for consumers,
the EPA adjusts these laboratory test results to account for the difference
between controlled laboratory conditions and actual driving on the road.
The laboratory fuel economy results are adjusted downward to arrive at
the estimates on
the fuel economy window sticker and the Gas Mileage
Guide. The city estimate is lowered by 10 percent and the highway
estimate is lowered
by 22 percent from the laboratory test results.
Experience has proven that these adjustment.s make the mileage
estimates correspond more closely to the actual fuel economy realized by
the average driver.
Even though these figures are adjusted, they still represent what the
average driver will get. Your fuel economy may be significantly higher or
lower, depending on how, when, and where your vehicle is driven. Here
are some things you can
do to increase fuel economy;
0 Combine errands into one trip.
0 Turn the engine off rather than letting it idle for more than a minute.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Have your Cadillac serviced as described in the maintenance booklet.
0 Keep tires inflated to recommended pressures.
0 Anticipate traffic stops.
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Here are some things that will lower fuel economy:
Quick acceleration.
0 Traveling at higher speeds. Traveling at 65 mph instead of 55 mph
Carrying unnecessary weight in the vehicle.
Rewing the engine. This is not ne.cessary for your vehicle.
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lowers fuel economy by 15 percent.
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Operating your vehicle with the suspension out of alignment or with
the wheels and tires out of balance.
Use of electrical accessories which require high amperage when they
Even things beyond your control such as weather conditions affect your
fuel economy. Driving up steep hills,
in rain or snow, and into a strong
wind will lower fuel economy. In the lower left corner of the fuel
economy window sticker from your vehicle is
the range of city and
highway
fuel economy you can expect to get from your Cadillac. If you
are doing everything to raise your fuel economy,
but are still not within
about your fuel economy as you can find, (miles driven, gallon’s of fuel
used, etc.) and provide it to your dealership for their review and
are
not needed.
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-- this range, your vehicle may need service. Collect as much information
-- assistance.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FILLING YOUR TANK -.
The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The release button is
located next
to the
headlight switch. The
switch only works in
P
(Park) or when in the
Retained Accessory
Power mode.
Or you can
use the
manual door release
override
in the trunk.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
When
you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear a
clicking noise,. .I
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer
can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not fit and
your fuel tank and emissims system might be damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECKING THINGS UNDER THE HOOD
Hood Release
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To open the hood, first pull the lever inside the vehicle located at the
lower left side
of the instrument panel.
Then
go the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release
and lift the hood.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine . A CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even
when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
A CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid,
windshiefd washer and other fluids, and plastic
or rubber, You
or others could be burned, Be careful not to drop or spill things
that
will burn onto a hot engine.
Fluid Usage Label
Use the fluid usage label to identify the correct fluid you want to check.
GREEN: Engine Coolant
ORANGE: Power Steering Fluid
YELLOW Engine Oil
RED: Transmission Fluid
WHITE: Brake Fluid
BLUE: Washer Fluid
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - ENGINE OIL
A CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when the engine oil is
approximately
a quart low. If the message is displayed, check the dipstick
level and add oil as needed. -
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order
to get an accurate reading, the
oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground. ~-~
Turn off the engine
and give the oil
a few
minutes to drain back
into the
oil pan. If you
don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the
actual level.
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