1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE fuel

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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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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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Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is
especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it
senses that one or both of ihc front wheels are spinning or beginning to
lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and
reduces engine power (by shutting
off fuel injectors) to limit wheel spin.
The TRACTION
ACTIVE message will display on the Driver
Information Center when the traction control
system is limiting wheel
spin. See “Driver Information Center Messages” in the Index. You may
feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal.
If
your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control svstem begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When
road conditions
allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the
cruise control. (See “Cruise Control”
in the Index.)
The TRACTION DISABLED message will display on the Driver
Information Center to
let you know if there‘s a problem with your traction
control system. See “Driver Information Center Messages”
in the Index.
When this message is displaved, the system will not limit wheel spin.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start
your vehicle.
To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions,
you should always leave the svstem on. But you can turn the traction
control system
off if you ever-need to. (You should turn the system off if
your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your
Vehicle’’
in the Index.)
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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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preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you
feel reallv u~~comfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Presewe'the fuel as long as you can. 'To help keep warm, vou can get out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises eve1i half hour or so
until hclp comes.
LOADING YOUR VEHICLE
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
OCCUPANTS
VEHICLE CAP. WT. I
INFORMATION
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSVKPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE
OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
TLVO labels on your vehicle show how nwch wcight it may properly carry.
The Tire-Loading Information label found on the driver's door tells you
the proper size? speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the
tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the
number
of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you
can carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes
the weight of all occupants, cargo and all non-factory installed options.
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DATE
GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE U.S.
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
TION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVEN-
GEN GME ,
The other label is the Certification label. found on the rear edge of the
driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacilv of vour vehicle, called
the GVWK (Gross Vel~icle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the
GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight L, Rating (GAWR) €or
either the front or rear axie.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages or
anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehiclc goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
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about it, your vehicle could be damaged.
FUEL
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(oxygenates). such as MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE is ”nlethyl tcl-tiary-butyl ether. Fuel that is 11o more ttlan 15%
MTRE is fine for your vehicle.
Etimol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Propcriy-blended fuel that is no more
than 10% ctizwtol is fine for your velliclc.
“clurmd is methyl or wood alcohol.
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Fuel that is more than 5% methanol is bad for your vehicle.
Don’t
use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and
also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be
covered
under your warranty And even at 5% or less, there must
be “cosolvents” and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help
avoid these problems.
G~lsoiines for Cleaner Air
Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent
deposits from forming
ill vour engine and fuel s\jstern. That helps keep
your engine L. in tune a11d your emission control $stem working properly.
It‘s good for your vehicle. and you‘ll bc doing vour part for cleaner air.
Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates. General Motors
recommends that YOU us2 gasolines with these blending materials. such as
MTBE and ethanol. By doing so. you can help clean the air, especially in
those parts of the county that have high carbon monoxide levels.
In addition. some gasoline suppliers are mv producing reformulated
gasolines. These gasoiirm are speciallv designed to reduce vehicle
emissions. General
Motors recornrnshs that you use reformulated
gasoline. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts
of the country that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain
deposit control additives and oxygenates,
and if they have been
reformulated
to reduce vehicle emissions.
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