1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE service

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Henry M. Leland, known as the
Club of England awarded the pres-
tigious
1- master of precision, initiated his pre-
cision manufacturing techniques at
to Cadillac twice
the founding of Cadillac
k first in 1908 for achieving
in 1902. His exacting
standards prompted the
motto
by which Cadillac
has been guided over the
years
- “Craftsmanship
A Creed -Accuracy A
perfect interchangeability
of parts and again in
1912
for introducing the elec-
tric self starter, electric
lighting and ignition
system.
Cadillac is the only
LI
Law.” 4
The introduction of
American manufacturer
the first four cylinder en-
to win this honor and the
gine in
1905 led the industry and
enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds
up to
50 mph. only
manufacturer in the world to win
it twice. As commonplace as stan-
dardized parts are today, in
1908 parts
For attention
to quality and in-
were still individually hand fitted
novation, the Royal Automobile
both in production and service.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Standardization opened the eyes of
the industrial world and was the
cor-
ner-stone of modern
production. From
t
evolved the reference to Cadillac as
“Standard of the World:’
In
1909 Cadillac was purchased
by the then new General Motors
Corporation. Convenience, clean- liness and all-weather comfort were
greatly enhanced in
1910 when Cad-
illac became the first manufacturer
to offer closed bodies as standard
equipment.
“The Penalty of Leadership”
first appeared in the January
2, 1915
issue of The Saturday Evening Post
as an expression of the Cadillac com-
mitment to leadership, quality, and
innovation.
It is widely regarded as
one of the finest documents ever
written and was published following
the introduction of the first produc-
tion
V8 engine. The V8 was stan-
dard in all
1915 model Cadillacs.
Many Cadillac “firsts” have fol-
lowed over the years, including the
synchro-mech clashless transmis-
sion, a nation-wide comprehensive
45 O V-16 Engine
service policy, security plate glass,
chrome plating and
the first car to
be designed by a stylist (1927 La-
Salle/Harley Earl). The
’30s wit-
nessed production of the smooth and
quiet
V12 and JV 16 engines., -
The crisp, contemporary lines of the
1938 60 Special series ushered in a
new era in styling.
During World War
11, shortly
after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discon-
tinued car production for the first
time since
1902 in order to construct
light tanks, combat vehicles and
internal parts for Allison
V1710 en-
gines. Two Cadillac
V8 engines and
Hydra-Matic transmissions were
used in each tank.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections.
Introduction - How to Use this Manual ..........................
This section tells you how to use your manual and includes
safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems ..........................
This section telk you how to use your seats and safety
belts properly. It also explains the
“SIR’ system.
Section 2 - Features and Controls ..............................
This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.
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Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ................ 150 1
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and
comfort controls and how to operate
your sound system.
Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road ......................... 176 I
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the
road and how to drive under different conditions.
Section 5 - Problems on the Road ............................. 214 I
This section tells YQU what to do if you have a problem
while driving, such as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc.
Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care ....................... 248 1
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac
running properly and looking good.
For more information on “Reporting Safety Defects”, see Ow\
ner
Assistance, Page
5.
Second Edition

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THE 1994 SEDAN DEVILLE LITERATURE
Please keep this literature in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever
need
it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this
book in it
so the new owner can use it.
FOR CmmW OWNERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH
LANGUAGE 2MANUAL:
Aux propri6taires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire
de
ce guide en franpis chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing
Services Ltd.,
1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.
This literature includes the latest information at the time it was printed.
We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time
without further notice. For vehicles first sold
in Canada, substitute the
name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car
Division whenever it appears
in this literature.
GENERAL MOTORS,
GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the
CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors
Corporation.
~~~
0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1993. All Rights Reserved.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel. The system\

checks for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is a
problem.
You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition
to “Run” or “Start.” Then the light should
go out, which means the
system
is ready.
Remember,
if the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start \
your vehicle,
or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right \
away.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted
occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel.
The air
bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags
distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper
body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not
provide protection in many types of collisions, including rollovers and
rear and side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not
toward the air bag. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more
than a supplement to safety belt protection
in moderate to severe frontal
and near-frontal collisions.
What will you see after an air bag inflation?
After the air bag has inflated, it will then quickly deflate. This occurs so
quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated.
Some components
of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the
driver’s air bag or the instrument panel for the passenger’s bag may be
hot for a short time, but the portion of the bag that comes into contact
with
you will not be hot to the touch. There will be small amounts of
smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags. The air bag
will
not impede the driver’s vision or ability to steer the vehicle, nor will it
hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may
occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because the windshield acts as a
reaction surface for the inflating air bag.
The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll
need some new parts for your air bag system.
If you don’t get them,
the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts.
The service manual has information about the need to replace other
parts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records
information about the air bag system
if the air bag deploys in a crash.
The module records information about the readiness of the system,
which sensors activated the deployment, and whether the driver’s
safety belt was
in use.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper
service can mean that your air
.. bag system won’t work properly. See
your dealer for service.
NOTICE:
If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the right-front\

passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly.
You may have
to replace the air bag on the steering wheel or both the air bag
and the instrument panel for the passenger’s air bag.
Do not
open
or break the air bag covers.
Is the smoke from an air bag inflation harmful?
The particles emitted during air bag inflation are not harmful to most
people. Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty
breathing
if they stay in the vehicle with the windows closed after air bag
inflation.
So, if your air bag inflates, you and any passengers should exit
the vehicle
if and when it is safe to do so. If you or your passengers can’t
get out of the vehicle, try to get fresh air by opening a window, turning
on
the fan, or opening a door.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Servicing Your Air Bag=Equipped Cadillac
Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced. There are parts of
the air bag system in several places around your vehicle.
You don’t want
the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your
Cadillac dealer and the
1994 Cadillac Service Manual have information
about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.