1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE service

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
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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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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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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 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving. If
Going less than 35 mph (55 kmih), push your accelerator pedal about
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the
- you need more power for passing, and you’re:
halfway down.
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The transaxle will 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.
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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
(@):
When driving on hilly, winding roads.
When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears.
0 When going down a steep hill.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
Battery Charge Light (Canadian Only)
When you turn the key
to
RUN or START, this
light
will come on
briefly to show that
your alternator and
battery charging
systems are working.
If this light stays on you need service, and you should take your Cadillac
to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there turn off all
accessories.
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Your Cadillac’s hydraulic brake system
is divided into two
parts. If one part isn’t
working, the other part
can still work and stop
you.
For good braking,
though,
you need both
parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
One of these lights should come on briefly as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t
come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop
carefully. You may notice that
the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may
go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)
The brake system warning light will also come
on when you set your
parking brake, and it will stay
on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you
have
a brake problem.
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ANTI-
LOCK (0 ABS)
With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start
your engine and may stay on
for several seconds. That’s normal. If the
light doesn’t come on, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when
you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition
off. Then
start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays
on, or
comes on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service.
If the
regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you
don’t have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning light is
also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s
a problem with your
regular brakes.
See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
Traction Disabled Message
If this message is displayed, there’s a problem with your traction control
system and your vehicle needs service. When this message is displayed,
the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
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c-. A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission
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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