1994 CADILLAC SEVILLE Owners Manual

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Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only
when the ignition is
in the “RUN” position.
Digital Gage
If the fuel level is within approximately one gallon (3.9 liters) of being full
the letter “F” is shown.
If the fuel level is between
1 and 2 gallons (3.9 and 7.6 liters) from being
empty the letter “E” is shown. If the
fuel supply gets down to
approximately
1 gallon (3.9 liter) the “E” will flash, and the “FUEL
LEVEL VERY LOW” message will appear
in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). (On the analog fuel gage, the “FUEL LEVEL VERY
LOW” message will also appear.)
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
gage.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F”.
It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example,
the gage said
“8 Gallons”, but it took more -- or less -- than the tank’s
remaining capacity to
fill it.
The gage may change when you turn, stop, or speed up is normal.
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Your Fuel Data Panel tells you all you want to know about your fuel
economy and how far you can travel with the
fuel remaining. Here’s how
it works.
AVG Button: Push this button to display the “AVG MPG” (average mile
per gallon). You can also display it in metric units
by pressing the “ENG
MET” button.
When “AVG MPG” (average mile per gallon) is selected, the total
distance is divided by the total fuel used.
INST Button: When “INST MPG”(1nstantaneous Fuel Economy) is
selected, you will see what your fuel economy is at that instant. The
computer takes a new reading twice every second. It
will show economy
up to
70 miles per gallon (or 2 liters per 100 Kilometers).
AVG MPG Reset: Press the INFORMATION button until the
AVERAGE
FUEL ECONOMY is displayed on the Driver Information
Center. Press and hold the
RESET button until both the Fuel Data
Center and Driver Information Center display reads 0.0.
RANGE Display: This display shows how far the computer thinks you can
go with the fuel that is in your tank. The computer does not know what
driving conditions will
be like for the rest of your trip, so the range is
estimated based on your recent
fuel economy. Therefore, your range
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highway driving may increase the range reading).
If the range display shows “Lo”, you should stop for fuel as soon as
possible.
Your computer needs enough data for the
“RANGE” reading to work,
however,
so it will read “Lo” for a while when your vehicle is brand new
(under
25 miles). Also, it may show “Lo” for a while if your battery has
been disconnected.
Driver Information Center
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Your Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives you the status of
many of your vehicle systems. The DIC is used to display driver selectable
information and warninghtatus messages.
If more than one problem is detected, the Driver Information Center will
automatically display all current messages.
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INFORMATION Button
Pressing this button successively will display the ENGINE RPM (Digital
Cluster only), ENGINE COOLANT TEMP, BATTERY VOLTAGE,
AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFE LE=, and TIMER.
RESET Button
Pressing this button will reset the AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED,
OIL LIFE LEFT, and TIMER when each function
is displayed.
TIMER Button
The TIMER feature is like a stop watch, in that you can clock the time it
takes to get from one point to another.
To operate, press either the TIMER button or successively press the
INFORMATION button until “TIMER
0O:OO:OO” is displayed on the
Driver Information Center. Each of the fields for the HOURS,
MINUTES, and SECONDS are
two numeric digits.
Once the “TIMER
0O:OO:OO:” is displayed, press the TIMER button to
start the timing feature. Press the TIMER button again to stop it.
To reset
it, press and hold the RESET button until the display reads “TIMER
0O:OO:OO:”. Press the INFORMATION button to exit from the TIMER
function.
AVG MPH (Average Speed) Reset
Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “AVG
MPH”, then press and hold
the RESET button until “0.0 AVG MPH’ is
displayed.
MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy) Reset
Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “MPG
AVG”, then press and hold the
RESET button until “0.0 AVG MPG” is
displayed.
Fuel Used Reset
Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “FUEL
USED” on the Driver Information Center, then press and hold the
RESET button until “FUEL
USED 0.0” is displayed.
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Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “OIL LIFE
LEFT”, then press and hold the RESET button until “0.0 OIL LIFE
LEFT” is displayed.
DISPLAY ON/OFF Button
Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center,
Electronic Climate Control and Fuel Data Center displays. If you have
the Digital cluster, the fuel gage, trip and odometer
will also turn off.
While displays are off, pressing the INFORMATION button will turn on
only the Driver Information Center.
If any other button is pressed or a
driving warning message needs to be displayed, or fuel level falls below
4 gallons, all the displays will come back on.
TRIP SET Button
Press and hold this button to set the Trip Odometer back to zero.
ENG/MET (English/Metric Button)
Press this button to switch from English (miles) and Degrees (Fahrenheit),
to Metric (kilometers) and Degrees (Celsius).
Driver Information Center Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your
vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that are first sold in Canada or are export
vehicles will have a number after each message. This number helps to
identify that message, which is only displayed in English.
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46
This message will appear if your vehicle is in “P” (Park) for about
15 seconds and the brake is not depressed. If you do not want this
message to appear, you can cancel this message by holding the “OFF”
and the Blue (cooler) button on the Electronic Climate Control panel for
about
5 seconds. Hold the same two buttons again to have this message
displayed again.
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If the refrigerant system ever reaches an over-pressure condition, this
message will appear to tell you that the air conditioning compressor has
been turned
off. Air conditioned air will not be delivered to cool your
vehicle.
If the pressure returns to a normal operating range, you must
select “AUTO”, “DEFOG”, or Defrost to start the compressor. If this
message continues to appear, have the system repaired
as sow as
possible to avoid compressor damage.
BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07
This message will appear if your battery is not being charged. Have your
electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest
convenience.
BATTERY VOLTS HIGH - 08
This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging,
(more than 16 volts).
To avoid being stranded have the electrical system
checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience. You can
reduce the charging overload by using the accessories. Turn on the lights,
radio, set the Climate Control on
“AUTO” and the fan speed on “HI” and
turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitor battery voltage on the
Driver Information Center by toggling the “INFORMATION” button.
When the engine is running, the normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06
This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts, or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears
immediately after starting it is possible that the generator can still
recharge the battery. The battery should recharge after driving a
few
miles and the message should go out. If this message appears while
driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have it checked
immediately to determine the cause of this problem.
To help the
generator recharge
the battery quickly, you can reduce the load on the
electrical system
by turning off your accessories. You can monitor battery
voltage on the Driver Information Center by toggling the
“INFORMATION” button. The normal range
is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
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This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid.
See your maintenance booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37
This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir fluid
level is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add as needed. Have the
brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. If the
brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that section.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 04
This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallons and
your display
is turned off.
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36
This message will appear when your engine oil is approximately a quart
low.
If this message is displayed, check the oil and add as needed.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25
This message will appear for a few seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CHANGE OIL SOON - 40
This message will appear when your engine oil is less than 10 percent or
the mileage since the last oil change is more than
6750 miles.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82
This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed immediately. See engine oil and filter recommendations
in the
Maintenance Schedule. After an oil change, the Oil
Life Index must be
reset.
See “Oil Life Indicator” in the index on how to reset it.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43
This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed to
cruise at.
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This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over
126 C (248 F). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off your
Climate Control system and stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it
cools down or the message is removed.
If it does not cool down, turn off
your engine and have it serviced before driving it again. Severe engine
damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
ENGINE HOT - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 16
This message will appear when the Climate Control is in “Auto” or
Defrost and the engine coolant is hotter than the normal operating
temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned
off. When that happens, air
conditioned air is not delivered.
If the coolant temperature returns to
normal, you must select “AUTO”,
“DEFOG” or Defrost to return to a
normal A/C compressor operation.
FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW - 11
This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tank is
critically low.
It means you should stop for fuel immediately.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 14
This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C
and heating system are no longer working.
You may notice a drop in
heating and A/C efficiency when this message appears. Have your
Climate Control system serviced if this message appears.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION
KEY - 33
This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System
(PASS Key II@) senses that an improper ignition key is being used
to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key
for damage. If it is
damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the
pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and
wait for the Driver Information Center to display “WAIT
3 MINUTES”.
The Instrument Panel Cluster will then run a timer and change the
messages to “WAIT
2 MINUTES”, “WAIT 1 MINUTE”, and then
“START CAR”. When the “START CAR” message is displayed, try again
to start the engine.