1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD fuel

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE RADIATOR
COOLANT
CHARGING
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ENGINE OIL
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ENGINE OIL
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RADIO VOLUME AIR
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TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE SPEAKER
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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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NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could
change the
way the fuel injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you
don’t, your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part
of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle’’ in the Index.
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WATER
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your engine’s
air intake and badly
damage your engine.
If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing
water, drive through them very slowly.

ENGINE COOLANT HEATER
(ENGINE BLOCK HEATER) (OPTION)
(CANADA ONLY)
In very cold weather, 0°F (-18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater
can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
NOTICE:
After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as
it
was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you
don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer
depends on the weather, the kind
of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can
give you the best advice
for that particular area.
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D or 3 (Third Gear)
This is like
@, but you never go into Overdrive.
Here are some times you might choose
“D” or “3” instead of “@”:
- When driving on hilly, winding roads
- When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears
- When going down a steep hill
2 (Second Gear)
This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy.
You can
use
2 on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off
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NOTICE:
Don’t drive in “2” (Second Gear) for more than 5 miles (8 km),
or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your
transmission. Use
“D” or “3” as much as possible.
Don’t shift into
“2” unless you are going slower than 65 mph
(105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.
1 (First Gear)
This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy)
than
“2.” You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If
the selector lever is put in “1,” the transmission won’t shift into first
gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
NOTICE:
If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might
happen
if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up
against
a solid object. You could damage your transmission.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there
with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and
damage the transmission. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle
in position on
a hill.
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THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR
INFORMATION SYSTEM
Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your
Cadillac is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel
you’re using, and many
of other things you’ll need to know to drive safely
and economically.
EnglishlMetric Button
You can change from
English (miles) to
metric (kilometers) by
pushing this button.
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Malfinction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Light)
SERVICE
ENGINE
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CHECK
Your vehicle could be equipped with either one of these indicators lamps.
A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission
control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but
the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working.
If it does
not come on at all, have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or it comes on
while you are driving, the computer
is indicating that you have a problem.
You should take your vehicle in for service soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while
the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy
won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This
could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
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FUEL GAGE
Your fuel gage shows
about how much fuel is
in your tank.
It works only when the ignition is in the “RUN” position. The 17 bar
segments show the fuel remaining in your tank.
>When only one bar segment still is lit, the
“LOW FUEC‘ light will go on.
‘If the fuel supply gets critically low, none of the bar segments will be lit
and the “LOW FUEC’
will flash. You should get fuel immediately.
Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All
.these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel
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The pump at the gas station shuts off before the fuel gage reads “F”.
It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example,
the gage said
“l/2”, but it took more or less than half the tank capacity
to
fill it.
The gage changes when you turn (or stop, or speed up).
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