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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. 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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The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to
wear one properly.
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1. Pick up the latch
plate and pull the
belt across you.
Don't let it get
twisted.
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-.. - The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the
belt across you more slowly. II
2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
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The glove box is
directly in front of the
front passenger seat.
To lock the glove box
door, insert the oval
key into the lock
cylinder and turn it
clockwise a quarter
turn and remove the
key. To unlock the-
door, turn the key
counterclockwise and
remove the key.
The key
may be remaved in the locked or unlocked position. ,.
THEFT
- Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your
Cadillac has a number of theft deterrent features,
we know that nothing
we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
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Key in the Ignition
r If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target
for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so don’t do it.
When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a
with
you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
/-- chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it
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Parking at Night
- Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember
to keep your valuables
out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take
them with you.
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If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best
to lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to leave your
ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your
vehicle?
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0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
THEFT DETERRENT (OPTION)
If your Cadillac has this
option, it has
a Theft
Deterrent Alarm
System. With this
system, the
SECURITY light will
flash
as you open the
door (if your ignition
is
off).
This light reminds you to arm the Theft Deterrent system. Here’s how to
do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry
3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off.
System. The SECURITY light should come on and stay on.
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If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System, ,
the alarm will go off. It will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged. Your
vehicle’s lights will flash and the horn will sound for three minutes and
then the alarm will
go off to save battery power.
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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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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay
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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