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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What will you see after an air bag inflates?
After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that
some people may
not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components
of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or
the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, wiIl be hot for a
short time, but the part
of the bag that comes into contact with you will
not be hot to the touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from
vents
in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver
from seeing or from being able
to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people
from leaving the vehicle.
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In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also
occur from the right front passenger air
bag.
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The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll
need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the
air bag system won’t
be there to help protect you in another crash. A
new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The
service manual for your vehicle covers the need
to replace other parts.
Your vehicle
is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records
information about the
air bag system. The module records information
about the readiness
of the system, when the sensors are activated and
driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper
service can mean that your air bag
system won’t work properly. See
your dealer for service.
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Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your
warranty.
AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving. If
you need more power for passing, and you’re:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the
halfway
down.
way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it doesn’t
seem to shift gears as you accelerate, something may be
wrong with
a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far
that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So if this happens,
have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use
SECOND
(2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h)
and AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (@) for higher speeds.
THIRD
(3): This position limits upshifting and will not allow you to shift
into AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(@).
Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE
(a):
0 When driving on hilly, winding roads.
0 When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears.
0 When going down a steep hill.
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The lamp sensor for
the twilight sentinel is
located
in the center of
the front defogger
grille. If
you cover the
sensor,
it will read
"dark" and your lamps
will come on.
Use your fog lamps
for better vision
in
foggy or misty
conditions. When you
press the upper fog
lamp switch, a small
indicator light will
glow to tell
you the
fog lamps are on.
Press the switch again
to turn them
off.
If you switch on your high beam headlamps, your fog lamps will turn off.
They'll turn back on again when you switch to low beam headlamps.
When the twilight sentinel is
on and the fog lamp switch is activated, only
the headlamps will turn
off automatically. Your fog and parking lamps will
remain on.
When the twilight sentinel is on, only the headlamps will turn
off
automatically. Your fog and parking lamps will remain on.
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Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only)
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:
0 the ignition is on,
0 the headlamp switch is off, and
0 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
DRL.
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 any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system
when you need it.
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There is an air bag readiness light on 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 on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may
not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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This message will appear when the Climate 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
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This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tam 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 longer 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
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This message will a ear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key 11) senses
that an improper ignition key is being used
to
try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is
damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the
pellet contacts
with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and
wait for the Driver Information Center to display WAIT
3 MINUTES.
The instrument 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.
SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL - 02
This message appears if you have a problem with the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM).
To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
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The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) automatically controls the ride of
your vchicle. The system controls damping forces in the shock absorbers
and struts
in response to various road and driving conditions. The system
is capable of making these changes
within milliseconds.
The Road Sensing Suspension controller is
a computer used to control
and monitor thc system.
The computer receives input from vertical rotary
position sensors, vehicle speed
sensors, lift and dive signals and
determines optimum strut valving (suspension stiffness) for your current
operating conditions. The computer
also receives feedback from the
various components to determine proper system operation.
If the
computer receives
an incorrect feedback from the system, an error code
will be set in memory and a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message will
display on the Driver Information Center. If this message should appear,
have your vehicle serviccd
at your Cadillac dealership at your earliest
convenience.
Oil Life Indicator
This feature lets you know when to change your engine oil. It's based
upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns.
To see the display press the INFORMATION button several times until
XX OIL LIFE LEFT appears.
You'll see how much
oil life you have
left as
a percentage. So, if you
see 95 OIL LIFE
LEFT, for example,
that means that
the way
you're driving
your car,
95% of your current oil
life
is still left.
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The level control system automatically adjusts the rear trim height in
rcsponse to changes in vehicle loading. The system consists of an air
compressor assembly, air dryer, exhaust solenoid, compressor relay,
height sensor, air adjustable shocks and air tubing.
The height sensing function is performed by the Road-Sensing
Suspension
(RSS) rear position sensors. Rear trim height information is
input from the rear position sensors to the RSS control module which
controls compressor and exhaust solenoid operation.
If the system has a slight leak, the air cornpressor will run frequently for a
few seconds each time.
For a larger air leak the air compressor may stay on for up to seven
minutes.
You should see your dealer for service, but you can keep driving
your Cadillac.
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