1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE reset

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOW OIL LEVEL - 36
For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, the vehicle should be
on a level surface.
A false LOW OIL LEVEL message may appear if the
vehicle is parked
on grades. The oil level sensing system does not check
for actual oil level
if the engine has been off for a short period of time,
and the
oil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If the LOW
OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on level
ground with the engine
off for at least 30 minutes, your oil level should be -
checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking your oil level be
sure your engine has been
off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a
level surface. Then check
your dipstick and add oil if necessary. See
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25
This message will appear for a few seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CHANGE OIL SOON - 40
This message will appear when you have used 90% of the engine oil’s
expected life, based on your driving patterns.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82
This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed
within 200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter
Recommendations” in your maintenance schedule booklet. After an
oil
change the Oil Life Index must be reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the
Index on how to reset it.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43
This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at
which to cruise.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 44
This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over
248” F (126O C). To avoid added strain on a hot engine turn off your
Climate Control system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle
until it cools
down or the message is removed.
If it does not cool down, turn off your
engine and have
it serviced before driving it again. Severe engine damage
can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating”
in the
Index.
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This message will be displayed if a problem is noted in the Traction
Control System. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible.
TRANS FLUID RESET - 48
With the engine not running and the ignition ON, press and hold the OFF
and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message
appears in the Information Center (between five and
20 seconds).
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20
This message is a reminder, after driving about a mile, that you have your
turn signal
on.
TRUNK OPEN - 24
This message indicates that your trunk is open when the ignition is ON.
VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 12
This message means that the Air Conditioning system detects a
refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to the A/C
compressor.
To avoid damage, the A/C compressor automatically turns off
and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch from AUTO
to ECON and remain there. Have your A/C system serviced if this
message appears.
Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS)
This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your
vehicle speed. Steering
is easier at a lower speed for increased
maneuverability
and parking ease. As your vehicle speed increases, the
steering effort is
also increased proportionately. At highway speeds the
amount
of steering effort is greatly increased to provide a manual-like
steerin.e feel
for maxirnu.m control and enhanced vehicle stability.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The Oil Life Indicator may say to change the oil sooner than your
maintenance schedule. This can happen
if driving conditions, such as
short trips in cold weather, cause shorter oil life. Always keep a written
record
of the mileage and date when you last changed your oil. For more
Schedule Booklet.
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- information on when to change your oil, see the Cadillac Maintenance
11 you see CHANGE OIL SOON, it means that you have less than 10% of
If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL, it means the oil life is gone and you
should change the oil right away (certainly within 200 more miles
[320 km]).
The system should indicate to change the oil between
3,000 miles
(5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km), but it may even indicate to
change
it before 3,000 miles under very severe conditions. It all depends
on your driving patterns. If it’s been 7,500 miles (12 500 km) the system
indicates
to change the oil.
-~ your oil life left and you should consider changing your engine oil.
There are two things the system
doesn’t do:
It can’t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive. If you drive in a
dusty area, you should change your
oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or
three months (whichever comes first) unless the display says to change
it even sooner than that.
-- It doesn’t check how much oil you have, so you’ll still have to check for
that.
To see how, see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
-- When You’ve Changed the Oil
When new oil is put in, you’ll need to reset your system. To do this, display
the
OIL LIFE INDEX by pressing the INFORMATION button. Then
LEFT
-- press and hold the RESET buttons until the display shows 100 OIL LIFE
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After driving in the “Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode,” to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before
attempting any repair. The engine oil may be severely degraded.
Change the oil and reset the oil life indicator. See “Engine Oil,
When to Change” in the Index.
- If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the
requirements
for your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is ready to advise if
you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
Your Cadillac has an “Oil Life Indicator.” This feature will let you
know when to change your oil and filter
-- usually between 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change.
Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on before
3,000 miles
(5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle more than 7,500 miles (12 500 km)
or 12 months without an oil change.
The system
won’t detect dust in the oil. So, if you drive in a dusty area, be
sure to change
your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the
CHANGE OIL
SOON light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life
Indicator when the oil has been changed. For more information, see
“Oil
Life Indicator” in the Index.
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE LEFT message by
pressing the INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the
RESET
button until the display shows “100”. This resets the oil life index. The
message will remain
off until the next oil change is needed. The
percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any time by pressing
the INFORMATION button several times until the
OIL LIFE LEFT
message appears. For more information on the Oil Life Index feature, see
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“Oil Life Index” in the Index.
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle
fluid to use.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough
of the proper fluid to bring the
level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to
bring it to the proper level. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less
than a pint (OSL).
Don’t ove@ZZ. We recommend you use only fluid
labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is made
especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other
than DEXRON@-I11 is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
the way.
How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator
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Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change indicator. A
CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will display on the Information
Center when the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle fluid
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needs to be changed or at each 100,000 miles (160 000 km) interval,
whichever occurs first. When this message appears, change the transaxle
fluid and reset the transaxle fluid life indicator as follows:
1. Turn the key ON but do not start the engine.
2. Press and hold the OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons on the climate
control simultaneously until the
TRANS FLUID RESET message
appears in the Information Center (between five and
20 seconds).
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NOTICE:
Your surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 Wa) pressure-type cap and
must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible
engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.
If your surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced an AC' cap is
recommended.
THERMOSTAT
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine
coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the
radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.
If your thermostat needs to be replaced an AC@ thermostat is
recommended.
POWER STEERING FLUID

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Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use
on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must
conform
to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to
give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you
will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to
be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If
wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts
should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace
it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Cadillac
dealer
if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and
be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
- If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Cadillac model.
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