1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE check engine light

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AIR BAG
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. See “Air
Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.
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How the Air Bag System Works
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Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive
Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II is a passive theft
deterrent system. This means
you don’t have to do anything different to
arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key
from the ignition. PASS-Key’II uses
a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches
a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key% system senses that someone is using the wrong
key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three
minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t
go to the engine. If
someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a
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match.
The ignition key must be clean and
dry before it’s inserted in the ignition
or the engine may not start.
If the engine does not start and the
SECURITY light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the
ignition
off.
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Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The
security light may remain
on during this time. If the starter still won’t
work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes
and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the
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fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t
work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does
start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II. .I
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet,
the starter won’t
work and the SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t
have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. -
See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%
to have a new key made.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your left headlamp and left taillamp may be on as you start your
engine, but the right headlamp and taillamp won’t. This provides some
light as
you start but doesn’t drain your battery as much.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline.
Try 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.
DMNG THROUGHDEEP 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. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody
of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid
deep puddles
or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
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on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn
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signal.
If
a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows don’t go on at all when you signal
a turn, check the fuse (see
“Fuses’’ in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the
windshield wipers have been in use
for approximately 23 seconds.
In order to operate the wiper activated headlamps, the twilight sentinel
must be in the
ON position. This feature lights the way in poor weather
and
it also makes your vehicle more visible to other drivers. If the wiper
activated headlamps are on, and the ignition switch is turned off, the
wiper activated headlamps
will immediately turn off.
The wiper activated headlamps will deactivate
if you turn off the twilight -
sentinel or if the windshield wipers have been turned off for a period of
one or two seconds.
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TRIP ~
SET I
By using this button,
you can tell how far
you’ve gone since you
last
set the TRIP SET
back to zero. To reset,
press and hold the
button until zeros
appear.
If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer will return to zero after
999.9 miles
(1 609 km). If your vehicle is Canadian, the trip odometer will
return to zero after 1 999.9 km (1,242 miles).
WMING LIGHTS
This part describes the warning lights that are on your vehicle. The
pictures will help
you locate them.
Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying
attention to your warning lights could also save you or others from injury.
Warning lights come
on when there may be or is a problem with one of
your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few
pages, some warning lights come
on briefly when you start the engine just
to let you know they’re working.
If you are familiar with this section, you
should not be alarmed
when this happens.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are
driving, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow
this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can
be costly -- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights. They‘re a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information Center that works along
with the warning lights. See “Driver Information Center‘‘ in the Index.
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When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for
about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The
safety belt light will also come on and stay on
for about 75 seconds. If the
driver’s belt
is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come
on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
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.
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When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist
if
will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops
limiting wheel spin.
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Engine Temperature Warning Light (Canadian 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 the Index.
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SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
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control systems. One
of these lights should come on when the ignition is
on, but the engine
is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If
the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed right away. If it stays on or it
comes on while
you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have a
problem. You should take your vehicle in soon for service.
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NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while
the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy
won’t be
as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This
could lead to costly repairs not covered
by your warranty.
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