1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE key battery

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Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL, (N). Your engine won't
start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're
already moving. usc NEUTRAL (N) only.
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NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only
when your vehicle is stopped.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than IS seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can clarnage your starter motor.
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If it doesn’t start right away, hold vour lev in START for about three
seconds at a time until your engine starts:Wait about 15 seconds
between each
try to help avoid draining your battety
Your left headlanip and left taillamp may be on as you start Vour
engine,
but the right headlamp and taillamp won‘t.-This prohdes some
light as
you start but doesn’t drain your battery as much.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. 7i-y pushing your accelerator pedal all
the
way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START
for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again.
do the same thing.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories,
you could
change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you
don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging
your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
DRMNG THROUGH DEEP STANDING
WATER
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,
water can come
in through your engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine.
Neyer drive through water that is slightly
lower thall
the underbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid
deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very
slowly.

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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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Armrest. Storage ................................... 2-15
Ashtrays .......................................... 2-71
Astroroof-Express Open ............................. 2-67
Audio Systems ...................................... 3-8
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror ...................... 2-62
Automatic Door Locks ............................... 2-5
Automatic Rearview Mirror .......................... 2-57
Automatic Pull-Down Feature ........................ 2-12
Automatic Transaxle ................................ 2-25
Chart .......................................... 6-72
Fluid .......................................... 6-17
Average Fuel Economy Display ....................... 2-83
Avg Mph Reset. Driver Information Center ............ 2-86
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Battery ........................................... 6-30
Charge Light .................................... 2-76
No Charge Message .............................. 2-87
Power Loss ..................................... 6-30
Replacement. Keyless Entry ....................... 2-10
Volts High Message .............................. 2-87
Volts Low Message .............................. 2-88
Warnings .................................... 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ..................... See Owner Assistance
Blizzard
........................................... 4-30
Brakes
Adjustment
..................................... 6-29
Anti-Lock ....................................... 4-7
Fluid. Adding ................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder ................................. 6-26
Parking ........................................ 2-29
Pedal Travel .................................... 6-29
System Parts. Replacing ........................... 6-29
System Warning Light ............................ 2-77
Trailer ......................................... 4-38
Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) ................... 2-33
Wear .......................................... 6-28
Braking. In Emergencies ............................ 4-10
Braking ............................................ 4-6
Break-Away Outside Mirror .......................... 2-63
“Break.1n. .. New Vehicle ............................ 2-20
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp .................. 6-36
Bulb Replacement Chart ............................ 6-70
Headlamps ..................................... 6-32
Taillamps ....................................... 6-35
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Interior Lamps ..................................... 2-52
J
Jack, Tire ......................................... 5-25
Jump Starting.. ..................................... 5-3
Keyless Entry System ................................ 2-8
Battery Replacement ............................. 2-10
Matching Transmitters ............................ 2-10
Operation ....................................... 2-9
Keys .............................................. 2-1
Lamp, Malfunction Indicator . . , . . , , . . , . . , . , . . , . . , . . + , 2-80
Lamps ............................................ 2-51
Cornering ...................................... 2-53
Daytime Running ................................ 2-54
Housings, Exterior ............................... 6-31
On Reminder ................................... 2-52
Underhood ..................................... 2-53
Lane Change Indicator .............................. 2-40
Larger Children, Safety Belt Use ...................... 1-51
Leaving Your Vehicle ................................ 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ......... 2-32
Level Control, Electronic ............................ 2-95
Light Sensor, Twilight Sentinel ....................... 2-53
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
.......................... 1-23,2-76
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning .............. 2-78,4-7
Battery Charge .................................. 2-76
Brake System Warning ............................ 2-77
Engine Oil Warning .............................. 2-81
Engine Temperature Warning ...................... 2-79
Safety Belt Reminder ......................... 1-6,2-75
Service Engine Soon ............................. 2-80
Warning ........................................ 2-75
Lighter ........................................... 2-71
Loading Your Vehicle ............................... 4-32
Lockout, Anti- ...................................... 2-7
Locks ...................................... 2-3,2-5,2-6
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