1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE stop start

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NEW VEHICLE “BREAK-IN”
NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But.
it will perform better in the long run if you follow these.
guidelines:
e Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first
500 miles (‘804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first. 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t get broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in’” guideline
ekeq time you. get: new brake linings.
0 Don‘t: i.0~’ ;Y. traiier during “break-inl” Set: “Towing a Trailer”
in tht: hiex for more intormation.
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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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You'll find the
convenience net
just
inside the back wall of
the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them
from falling
over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in tkc trunk as far
forward as you can. When not using the net, hook the net 1-0 the tabs
securing it to the sill plate.

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Brake System Warning Light
(0) BRAKE
Your Cadillac's
hydraulic brake system
is divided into two
parts. If one part isn't
working,
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can
still work and stop
you. For good braking,
though, V~LI med both
parts wo"rking well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake svstem inspected right away.
This light should come
on brieflv as vou start the vehicle. if it doesn't
come
on then, have it fixed so i problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop
carefullv. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may
go closir to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle
towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.)
The brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your
parking brake, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release
fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you
have
a brake problem.
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With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start
your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That‘s normal. If the
light doesn’t come on, hiwe it fixed so it will be ready to war11 you if there
is a problcm.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if’ the light comes on when
you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then
start the engine again
to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving. your Cadillac needs setvicc. If the
regular brake system warning light isn’t on, vou still have brakes. but you
don‘t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular biake systm warning light is
also on,
you don’t have anti-lock brakes and thcrc’s a problem with yo~u
regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
Traction Disabled Message
If this message is displayed. there‘s a problem with vo~~r traction control
system and your vehiclc needs service. When this message is displayed,
the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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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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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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