1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE battery

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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 quicklv
you can reduce the load on the electrical svstem by turning
off your accesbries. You can monitor batten voltage on (he Drivkr
Information Center by toggling the INFORMATION button. The
normal
range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47
This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See
your maintenance schedule 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 four gallons
and your display
is turned off.
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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When vou run
the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightlv. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it
keeps the battew charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart
the vehicle, and
possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let
the heater run for awhile.
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Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your
vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Trying
to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won’t work
and
it could damage your vehicle.
TO JUMP START YOUR CADILLAC:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
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If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can
be damaged.
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Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be
sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause
a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start
your Cadillac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical
systems.
Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lamps, radio or any
accessorie.s that are
in use on both vehicles. This will avoid sparks arld
help save both batteries as well as avoid damage to any of the
accessories.
Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
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Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on cach battery.
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5. Start by removing the red positive (+) terminal cover.
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they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before
you connect the cables, here are some things you should know.
Positive (+) will go to positive (t) and negative (-) will go to negative
(-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or
you'll get a short that could damage the battery and maybe other parts
too.
7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the
vehicle with the dead battery.
8. Don't let the other end of the positive cable touch metal. Connect it to
the positive (+) terminal of the good battay.
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negative
(-) terminal.
10. Don't let the other end of the negative cable touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative cable cloesn 't go to the dead
battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the
vehicle with the dead battely.
Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead
batterv, but
not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is
just as good there. but the chance of sparks getting
back to
the battery icrnuch less.
1 1. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the enqine for
12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
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Every new Cadillac has a DcIco Freedom'' battery. You never have to add i
water to one of these. When it's time for a new battery, we recommend a
Delco Freedom". batterv. Get one that has the replacement number
shown on the original bkery's label.
Vehicle Storage
If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 davs or more, take off the
black: negative (-) cable from the battery. This wiil help keep your battery
from running down.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer
storage periods.
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Battery Power Loss
If you lose battery power or the battery is disconnected, vour car's
computer must
be programmed. It takes just over 20 miiutes to do it.
If you want to do it yourself? here's how:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Make sure the front wheels are straight.
3. Turn off the Electronic Climate Control.

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PARTS
Air Cleaner Element ........................ AC TTjpe A 1 O96C
15096932
Battery ............................................. 78A-72
Fuel Filter Elenlent .......................... AC Tvpe GF-624
25 121801
2,501 4.377
06437779
Spa1.k P~u~s .................................. AC Tvpe 41-902
56 14236
Sel-pentinc Drive Belt ............................... 3538853
Surge T3nk Cay .............................. AC1 'ljpe RC 33
64 1 0665
Thermostat ........................................ __ 3578974 LI
Upper Radiator Iiose ............................... -352 1335
Lower Radiator Hose ............................... ,o, 7-7 1-37 3
Transaxle Filler ..................................... 865 1909
Transaxle Pan Gasket .......................... ~ .... S670250
Engine Oil Filter ............................. AC Type PF-58
PCV Valve ................................ AC -Ij;pe CV-774C
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