1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD ignition

The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way.
How to Test The Alarm
r 0 From inside the vehicle roll down your window, then get out of your
vehicle keeping the door open.
0 From outside the vehicle with the door open, lock the vehicle using
the power door lock or the Keyless Entry System and close the door.
0 Once the interior lights are off, reach in and unlock the door using the
manual lock. Open the door, the horn will sound and your headlights
will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn
works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system
when leaving your vehicle.
PASS-KEY@II
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II (Personalized
Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II
is a
passive theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything
different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove
the
key from the ignition. PASS-Key@II uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key@II system senses that someone is using the wrong
key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three
minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t
go to the engine. If
someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a
match.
The ignition
key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition
or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and and the
“PASS
KEY FAULT” light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn
the ignition off.
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Clean and dry the key. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears
to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try the other ignition
key. At this time, you may also want to check the (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your
vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may
be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key@II.
If you accidentally use a
key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet,
the starter won’t work But you don’t have to wait three minutes before
trying one of the other ignition keys.
See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II
to have
a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and the “PASS KEY FAULT” light comes on and
stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your
PASS-Key@II system, however, is not working properly and must be
serviced by your Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key@II system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition ke
, see your Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key
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NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need .an elaborate “break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long run if you follow these
guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first
1000 miles (160 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast.or slow -- for the first
1000 miles (160 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in’’ guideline
every time
you get new brake linings.
IGNITIQN KEY POSITIONS
This lock
different : gives you
positions. five
‘Before you put the-key in, your ignition will
be in the Lock position. This
position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s an
anti-:theft ,feature.

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The other positions let you perform these functions:
ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield
wipers when the engine is
off. To get into “ACC”, push in the key and turn
it toward
you. Yoursteeringwheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.
OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering
wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like “Lock.” Use “Off”
if you
must have your car in motion while the engine is
off (for example, if your
car is being pushed).
RUN This is the position for driving.
START This starts your engine.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in “Lock” and you can’t turn it, be sure
it
is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while. you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your vehicle needs
service.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your,,engine won’t
start in
any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park).. if your Cadillae is moving. If you
do, you could .damage the transmission. Shift to “P” (Park) only
when your vehicle
is stopped. ”. .
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To start vour V8 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to
“Start.” When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start within 3 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about
one-third of the way down, while you hold the ignition key
in “Start.”
When the engine starts, let go of the
key and let up on the accelerator
pedal. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery.
When starting your engine in very cold weather (below
O°F or -18 C), do
this:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to
“Start” and hold it there. After two seconds, push the accelerator
pedal about one-third of the way down. When the engine starts, let go
of the key. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you
have to, until your engine has run for a while.
2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your a,ccelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in “Start”
for about three seconds.
If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or
six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
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Ensure the shift lever is fully in “P” (Park) range before starting the engine.
Your Cadillac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the
ignition key is in the “Run” position.
If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park),
ease pressure on the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into “P77
(Park) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the
gear you wish. See “Shifting Out of ‘P’ (Park)” in this part.
R (Reverse)
Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transmission. Shift to “R” only after your
vehicle
is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand
without damaging your transmission, see
“If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice
or Snow” in the Index.
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TMLER TOWING PACMGE (OPTION)
If your Fleetwood is equipped with either V92 or V4P package, you can
increase your vehicle's trailer towing capability to
5,000 pounds (2270 kg)
or 7000 lbs. (3178 kg). To determine which package you have, see the
Service Parts Label located on the underside
of the trunk lid. These
packages include a trailering harness located
in the trunk, heavy-duty
engine and transmission cooling.
Also included are heavy-duty front and
rear springs, 2.93:l rear axle ratio and Eagle
GA P235/70R15 tires.
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P-NG BRAKE
The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels.
To set the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the
parking brake pedal with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake
system warning light will come
on.
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2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:
0 Pull the lever
toward you.
3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the
4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
parking brake.
5. Remove
the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in
“P”
(Park).
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