1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE overheating

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections.
Introduction - How to Use this Manual .......................... 111
This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety
and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
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Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems ......................... 1-1
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety
belts properly. It also explains the “SIR’ system.
Section 2 - Features and Controls .............................. 2-1 I
This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.
Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ................. 3-1
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and
comfort controls and how
to operate your audio system.
Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road .......................... 4-1
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the
road and how to drive under different conditions.
Section 5 - Problems on the Road .............................. 5-1
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem
while driving, such as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc.
Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care ........................
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac
running properly and looking
good.
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For more information on ‘(Reporting Safety Defects”, see \
Owner
Assistance, Page
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heated Front Seat Feature (Option)
The control panel is located in the center console.
Move the switch to either
LO or HI to turn on the heating element in the
seat.
This feature is designed primarily for use on damp and chilly days. The
LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates
body temperature.
On colder days, the HI setting heats the seats to a
slightly higher temperature.
To prevent uncomfortable overheating of the
seats, the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to automatically
maintain the temperature at the selected setting.
A telltale light in the
control switch reminds you that the heating system is
in use. To preserve
the battery, the heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned
on, and are deactivated when the ignition
is turned off.
Head Restraints
Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is
closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck
injury
in a crash.
The head restraints
tilt forward and rearward also.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SECOND (2): This position gives you more power. You can use SECOND
(2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain 0
roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
NOTICE:
Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than five miles (8 km), or
at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), otherwise you can damage
your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (@) or
THIRD (3) as much as possible.
Don’t
shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than
65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power than SECOND (2).
You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. (If the shift
lever is put in
FIRST (l), the transaxle won’t shift into FIRST (1) until
the vehicle is going slowly enough.)
NOTICE:
If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might
happen
if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up
against
a solid object. You could damage your transaxle.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there
with only the accelerator pedal.
This could cause overheating
and damage
the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle
in position on a hill.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - Traction Control System Active Message
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.
/-. .- this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message
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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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84
This message is displayed to indicate that the Suspension System
is not
operating properly.
To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
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STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42
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This message will appear when your engine has overheated. Stop and turn
your engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See “Engine
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Overheating” in the Index.
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SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 03
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This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission Control
System. If the
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light on the instrument panel
appears and then turns off, it is an indication that a temporary problem
has cleared itself.
Have your vehicle checked at your earliest convenience. -
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STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35
If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and
do not operate it until the cause of
low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
damage to the engine can result.
SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM - 83
If this message appears, there is a problem with your Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) system. Let
only a qualified technician
work
on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealer for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAR MAY NOT RESTART - 34
This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS-Key%). PASS-Key@II
will prevent the vehicle
from restarting
if it is turned off, so you should take the vehicle to a
proper service center before turning the engine off. Never leave an
unattended vehicle with the engine running. Once you are where you can
get service, turn the engine
off and then try to restart it. If the vehicle
does not restart, the PASS-Key@II system
will need servicing.
TRACTION ACTIVE - 91
This message will be displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce
wheel slippage.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don’t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels, unless you must. If the
vehicle must be towed
on the front wheels, don’t go more than 35 mph
(56 kmih) or farther than 25 miles (40 km) or your transaxle will be
damaged. If these limits must be exceeded, then the front wheels have to
be supported on a dolly.
ENGINE OVERHEATING
The Driver Information Center will display either ENGINE COOLANT
HOT-IDLE ENGINE
or STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATING.
In addition you will find the warning light about a hot engine
on your
instrument panel
on Canadian vehicles.
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Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Should a low coolant condition exist and the message STOP ENGINE
ENGINE OVERHEATING is displayed, an overheat protection mode
which alternates firing groups
of four cylinders helps prevent engine
damage. This operating mode allows your vehicle
to be driven to a safe
place in an emergency; you may drive
up to 50 miles (80 km). Towing a
trailer
in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
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If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything
else until it cools down.
The coolant level should be visible inside the surge tank once the cap has
been removed.
If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater
hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
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Engine damage if you keep running your engine without coolant
isn’t covered
by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode” in
the Index.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on check to see if the electric
engine fans are running.
If the engine is overheating, both fans should be
running. If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
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