1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE instrument panel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Where is the air bag?
The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front
passsngor's air baq L. is in the instrument panel 011 the passenger's side.
When should an air bag inflate?
The air bag is designed to inflatc in moderate to scverc frontal or
newfrontal crashes. Thc air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is
above tllc system's dcsigned "threshold Icvzl." If your vehicle goes
straight
into a wall that docsn't nwvc' or deform. thc thresl~old level is
about
0 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold level czm vav, however,
with spccific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above ;r below
this range.
If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform,
such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air hag is not
designed to inflate in rollovers? side impacts, 01- rear impacts, because
inflation
would not help the occupant.
In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have
inflated simply because
of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the
repair costs were.
Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and
the vehicle's deceleration. Vchicle damage
c. *is only one indication of this.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What makes an air bag inflate?
In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity. the air bag
sensing system detects that the vehicle
is suddenly stopping as a result of a
crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide
sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which intlates
the air
bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the
air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument
panel
in front of the right front passenger.
How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions: even belted
occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel.
The air
bag supplements the protection provided by safcty belts. Air bags
distribute the force of the Impact more cvcnly over the occupant's upper
body, stopping the occupani. more gradually. But air bags would not help
you in. many types of collisions. including rotlovers and rear and side
impacts. primarily beca.use an. occupant's 1not.iorr is not toward the air bag-
Air bags c. should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement: to
sa.t.'ety belts. and, then ody ill nloderate 1.0 wwrt lronta! or nt';lr-trot?tal
collisions.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many
different driving conditions,
but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn
and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be
sure it isn't covered.
The
DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on at
reduced brightness
when:
The ignition is on
Thc headlamp switch is off, and
The transaxle is not in PARK (,P).
When it's dark enough outside, your low beam headlamps will change to
full brightness. When it's bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go
off, and your low beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of
D RL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxle into PARK (P).
The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P).
As with anv vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system
when you need it.
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THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR
INFOR2MATION SYSTEM
Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your
Cadillac is running. You'll klww how fast you're going, L how much f;el
you're using and many of the other things you'll need to know to drive
safely and economicaily.
Digital Cluster

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There is an air bag readiness light 011 the instrument panel, which shows AIR
BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The
light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air
bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more
information on the air bag system, see ‘Air Bag” in the Index.
You will see this light
flash for a few seconds
when you turn your
ignition to
RUN or
START. Then the light
should
go out. This
means the system is
ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle,
or stays an? or
corncs on whcn you arc driving, your air bag system may
not work properly. f lave your vehicle serviced right away.
Buttery Charge Light (Canadian Only)
When you turn the key
to RUN or START this
red battery light will
come on briefly, to
show that your
alternator and battery
charging systcnls
are
working.
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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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COMFORT CONTROLS AND AUDIO SYSTEMS
In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort control systems
and audio systenx offered
with your Cadillac. Be sure to read about the
particular system supplied
with your vehicle.
YOUR CADILLACAIR SYSTEM
Outside Air
Outside air flows through your vehicle when it is moving. It enters your
vehicle through an inlet at
the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear
of dcbris. Under most operating conditions this system uses outside air
when heating or cooling your vehicle. If you select the 60" F (16' C)
AUTO setting, a door will close to stop the flow of most outside air
allowing recirculated interior air to cool your vehicle. Your vehicle can
also use this recirculate mode during normal auto air conditioning if
maximum cooling is needed to maintain the selected temperature.
Air Outlets
.. , . .. .
Air outlets are located
in the center and at
each side of the
instrument panel.
You
can adjust the direction
of airflow by moving
the center cbntrol
levers
or stop the
airflow bv moving the
lever locked
on each
side of the outlets
downward.
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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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