1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE ignition

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PASSmKEY’II
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 If you’re ever driving and you get the PASS-KEY MALFUNCTION
message you
will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your
PASS-Key@II system, however, is not working properly and must be
serviced by your Cadillac dealer.
Your vehicle is not protected by the
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition ke , see your Cadillac
dealer
or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key
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PP PASS-Key@II system.
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NEW WHICLE t4BREM-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:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first
500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See “Towing a Bailer”
in the Index for more information.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IGNITION KEY POSITIONS
This lock gives you
different positions. five
Before you put the key in, your ignition will be
in the LOCK position.
This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft
deterrent feature. --
The other positions let you perform these functions:
ACCESSORY: This position lets you use things like the radio and the
windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push
in the key and turn
it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked
just as it was before
you inserted the key.
LOCK Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the LOCK
position. This is the only position
in which you can remove the key. This
position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft
deterrent feature.
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OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering -
wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must .
have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your car is
being pushed).
RUN: This is the position for driving.
START: This starts your engine.
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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure
it is all the
way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your vehicle needs
service.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
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, use
NEUTRAL (N) only.
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.
To start your Northstar V8 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to
START When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
- -- 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key 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 battery.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the
- engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to
fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when
when the ignition key is in the RUN position. If
you cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the
way into
PARK (P) and release the shift lever button on the floor shift
console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving
PARK
(P)” in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
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- .~. the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out of
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Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after
. ~- your vehicle has stopped.
Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. See
“If You’re Stuck in
Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index for additional information.
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To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your
right foot and push down the parking brake pedal
with your left foot. If
the ignition is
on, the brake system warning light will come on.
When you move out of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if your engine is
running, your parking brake should release. If it doesn't, you have a
parking brake problem and should have
it fixed. In the meantime, you can
manually release your parking brake as shown by the illustration below.
Pull on the manual
release lever which
is
located on the driver's
side under the
instrument panel and
above the parking
brake.
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF or RUN position.
2. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
r 3. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this:
0 Pull the lever
toward you.
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0 Move the lever up
as far as it will
go.
- 4. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking
brake.
5. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
6. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
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vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF or RUN position.
2. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
3. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this:
Hold in the button
on
the lever and push the
lever all the way
toward the front of
your vehicle.
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6.
With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking -
brake. LJ
Move the ignition key to LOCK.
Remove the key and take it with you. 11 you can walk from your
vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in
PARK (P).
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