1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE check engine

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOW OIL LEVEL - 36
For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, the vehicle should be
on a level surface.
A false LOW OIL LEVEL mcssage may appear if the
vehicle is parked
on grades. The oil level sensing svstem does not check
for actual oil
level if the engine has been off for a short period of time,
and the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If the LOW
OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on levcl
ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutcs, vour oil level should be
checked
by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to cheiking your oil level be
sure your engine has been
off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a
level surface. Then check your dipstick and add oil if necessary. See
“Engine
Oil” in the Index.
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 you have used 90%- of the engine oil’s
expected life, based on your driving patterns.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82
This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed within
300 miles. See enginc 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 at
which
to cruise.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 41
This message will appcar whcn your engine coolant temperature is over
248’ F (126” C). To avoid added strain on a hot engine turn off your
Climate Control system. Stop and
allow your vehicle to idle until*it cools
down or the message is removed. If it does mt cool down, turn off your
engine and
have it sewiced before driving it again. Severe engine damage
can result
from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating“ in the
Index.
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This message will appear when thc Climatc 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 ionger working. Have your Climate Control
system serviced
if you notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION KEY - 33
This message will apex when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key”-
11) senses tht ;In improper ignition key is being used
to try
to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. It’ it is
damaged,
it map need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the
pellet contacts
with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and ..I
wait for the Driver Information Center to display WAIT 3 MINUTES.
The instrumcnt 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.
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SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL - 02
This message appears ifvou have a problem with thc Powertriliu Control
M0d~1le (PCM). To corrict this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84
This message is displayed to indicate that the Suspension System is not
operating properlv. To correct this problem haw your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac deaiership.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHE'4TED - 42
This message will appear whcn your engine has overheated. Stop and turn
your engine off imrnediatcly to ;woid severe engine damage. See "Engine
Ovcrhcating" in thc Index.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 03
This message will appcar if therc is a problem with vour Emission Control
Svstem.
If tho SERVICE ENGINE SOON light on& instrument panel
appears
and then turns off, it is an indication that a temporarv problem
has cleared itself. Have your vehicle checked at your earliest convenience.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35
If this messagc appears whilc thc engine is running. stop the engine and
do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
damage
to the engine can result.
SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM - 83
If this message appears, therc is a problem with vour Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (Air Rag) svstern. Lct only aqualificd technician
work
on your vst~ic~e. ~ec your tadillac dca~er for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEkl/CAR MAY NOT RESTART - 34
This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive
Security
System (PASS-Key"'I1). PASS-Key '' I1 will prevent the vehicle
from restarting L if it is turnid off, so you should take the vehicle to a
propcr service center beforc turning the engine off. Never leave (117
unattended vchicle with the engine running. Oncc vou are wherc you can
L get ssrvicc, turn the engine off and then try to restart it. If the ve1;icle
does not restart, the PASS-Key:% system will need scnricing.
TRACTION ACTIVE - 91
This nlcssage will bc displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce
whcel slippage.
TRACTION DISABLED - 88
This message will be displayed if 21 problcm is noted in the Traction
Control System.
Haw your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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There are two things the system docsrl’r do:
It can’t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive. If you drive in a
dusty area, you should change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or
three months (whichever comes first) unlesi the display says to change
it eve11 somer than that.
0 It doesn’t check IIOCV much oil you have, so you‘ll still have to check for
that. To see how, see “Engine Oil“ in the Index.
Electronic Level Control
The Electronic Level Control (ELC) system autonmtically adjusts the rear
trim height in response to changes in vehicle loading. The system consists
of
an air compressor assembly, air drver, exhaust solcnoici, compressor
relay, height sensor, air adjustable shocks and air tubing. The compressor
is activated
when the ignition is on and a sufficient amount of weight is
added
to the car to cause the rear suspension to deflect more than
approximately one inch. The exhaust solenoid
is powered at all times,
allowing the system to exhaust with the ignition off when excess weight
is
removed from the vehicle.
If the system has a slight leak, the air compressor will run frequently for a
few seconds each time.
For a larger air leak the air compressor may stay on for up to seven
minutes. You should see your dealer for service, but
you can keep driving
lyour Cadillac.
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A/C Purge
If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it set on AUTO,
the air will first flow out the floor air ducts for a few seconds. That is
normal. This is to
expel hot air in the air ducts. As the air is cooled. the
flow will move through the A/C outlets. If you start your vehicle with the
fan setting on HI it will skip the A/C Purge.
Cold Weather Purge
On cold days when your system is first turned on, in either the AUTO or
ECON setting? and the fan setting is not on HI, a small amount of air will
flow through thc defroster duct whilc the system is waiting for the engine
coolant
to warm up enough to provide hcat. This prevents your breath
from fogging your windshield. As the coolant warm up, the blower fan
specd
will gradually increase and air will flow from the heater outlets,
with some airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal
conditions.
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There may be times whcn vou want less air from the outside. To
recirculate the air from thi inside, in the AUTO setting, just set the
temperature to 60” F (16* C) and adjust your fan speed:
DEFOG
Press this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater
ducts.
This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due
to sudden rain or snowy conditions.
Fan Speeds
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Press the fan symbol
button until AUTO is
displayed on the
screen.
At this setting, the fan speed is controlled automatically.
If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan
speed right away. The system checks the temperature of the coolant to
assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When thc coolant is warnl, the

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Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound.
Sound that
seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take
precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound
level before
your hearing adapts to it.
To hclp avoid hearing loss or damage:
0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.
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NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a
tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio
-- be
sure you can add what you want.
If you can, it's very important
to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the
operation
of your vehicle's engine, Delco" radio or other
systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle's systems
may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has
~ been added improperly.
So before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and
be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio
and
telephone units.
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"Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for
situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any
doubt whatsoever about
making a successful pass, wait for a better
time.
Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines.
if yo^ can see a
sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your
pass.
A broken center line usually indicates it's all right to pass
(providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your
side
of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of
approaching traffic.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you're
awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces
your area
of vision, especiallv if you're following a larger vehicle. Also,
you won't have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or
stops. Keep back
a reasonable distance.
When
it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate
but stay
in the right lane and don't get too close. Time your move so
you will be increasing specd as the time comes to move into the other
lane.
If the way is clear to pass, you will have a "running start" that
more than makes up
for the distance you would lose by dropping back.
And
if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass. you need
only
slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity
If other cars are lined up
to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But
take care that someone
isn't trying c to pass you as you pull out to pass
the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder ;ind check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors. glancc
OVC~ your shoulder. ;~nd start your lcft 1;tnc
change signal bcfortj moving out of thc right 12111~ to pass. Whcn you
are far enough ahead of the passul vehicle to see its front in your
inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back
into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is
convex. The vehicle
you just passed may seem to be farther away from
you than it really is.)
Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing
the next vehicle.
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Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps
behind you.
Since you can‘t see
as well, you may need to slow down and keep more
space between
you and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can
light up only
so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older
these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice
as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What
you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example,
if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.
Your eyes
will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving,
don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from
headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded
bv approaching lights. It can take a
second or two, or even several seconds, for your eves to readjust to the
dark. When
YOU are faced with severe glare (as frim a driver who doesn’t
lower the
high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down
a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights.
Keep
your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean -- inside and
out. Glare at night is made much worse
by dirt on the glass. Even the
inside
of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of
your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far
less of a roadway when you
are in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick
out dimly lighted objects. Just as
your headlamps should be checked
regularly for proper aim,
so should your eyes be examined regularly.
Some drivers suffer
from night blindness -- the inability to see in dim
light
-- and aren’t even aware of it.
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