1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE engine overheat

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This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections.
Introduction
- How to Use this Manual .......................... iii 1
This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety
and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
Section
1 - Seats and Restraint Systems ......................... 1-1 I
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety
belts properly.
It also explains the “SIR” system.
Section
2 - Features and Controls .............................. 2-1 1
This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.
Section
3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . a . . . . . . e 3-1 1
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and
comfort
controls and how to operate your audio system.
Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road .......................... 4-1 1
Here you’ll find heipful information and tips about the
road and how to drive under different conditions.
Section
5 - Problems on the Road .............................. 5-1 1
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem
while driving, such
as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc.
Section
6 - Service and Appearance Care ........................
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac
running properly and looking good.
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For more information on “Reporting Safety Defects”, see Owner
Assistance, Page
4.
First Edition
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Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to
overheat.
You may have to replace them and you could also
damage other parts of your vehicle.
Ifyou are towiqg a trniler nrzci ore parking or1 a hill, see "Towing a Trailer"
in the Index. This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from
moving.
SHIFTING INTO PARK (P)
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Don’t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays.
Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them,
causing
a damaging fire.
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Cigarette Lighter
It’s located near the ashtray. To use the lighter just press it in all the way
and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is
heating.
If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the
heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat,
damaging the lighter
and the heating element.
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When your traction control svstem is limiting wheel spin, the TWCTION
ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if
this message is displayed. so adjust vour driving accordingly. This message
will stav on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops
lirnitini
wheel spin.
Engine Temperature Warning Light (Can.udian Only)
This light tells you that
your engine has
overheated.
You
~ should stop the car and
turn the engine
off as
~ soon as possible. A
~ warning chime should
also sound if this light
comes on.
As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you start
your engine.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY!
In the section “Problems on the Road,” this manual explains what to do.
See ”Engine Overheating“ in thc Index.
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These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your
vehicle's svstems. Vehicles that arc first sold in Canada will have awnumber
after eachmessage. This number helps
to identify the message, which is
only displayed in English. c
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46
This message will appear if your vehicle is in PARK (P) for about 15 seconds
and
the brake is not depressed. If VOLI do not want this message to appear,
you can cancel it by holding the OkF and the blue (cooler) button on the
Electronic Climate Control panel for about five seconds.
Hold the same two
buttons again to have this message displayed.
A/C OVERHEATED - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 15
If the refrigerant system ever reaches an over-yrcssure 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, vou must
message co11tinues
to appear, have the system repaired as soon as possible
to avoid compressor damage.
select
AUTO, DEFOG, 01- DEFROST to start the
compress& If this
BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07
This message will appear if your battery is not being charged. Have your
electrical system checlwJ by y~lr Cadi1l;lc dealership at your earliest
conxnience.
BATTERY VOLI'S HIGH - OS
This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging,
(more
than I6 volts). To avoid being stranded have the electrical system
checked
by your Cadillac dealership. You can reduce the charging
0verlo;d
by using the accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the
climate cohtrol
on AUTO and the fan spced 011 HI, and turn the rear
window defogger on. 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 when the engine is running.
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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 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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Making very sharp turns while trailering coulcl cause the trailer
to come in contact with the vehicle. Your whicle could be
damagecl. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering.
When towing a trailer? the green arrows on your instrument panel will
flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailcr are burned out. Th, you
may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still
working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lowcr gear bcfow VOLI start clown a long or
steep downgrade. If you don't shift down. youkight have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade. shift down ;1nd reduce your speed to u-ound
45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle
overheating.
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