1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE sensor

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What will you see after an air bag inflates?
After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that
some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components
of the air bag module
in the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or
the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag,
will be hot for a
short time, but the part
of the bag that comes into contact with you will
not be hot to the touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from
vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will
not prevent the driver
from seeing or from being able
to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people
from leaving the vehicle.
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In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also
occur from the right front passenger air bag.
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The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll
need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the
air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A
new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The
service manual for
your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records
information about the air bag system. The module records information
about the readiness
of the system, when the sensors are activated and
driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
Let only qualified technicians
work on your air bag system. Improper
service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See
your dealer for service.
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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.
way 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.
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Fog Lamps (STS)
The light sensor for the
twilight sentinel is
located
in the center of
the front defogger
grille.
If you cover the
sensor,
it will read
"dark" and your lamps
will come on.
Use your fog lamps for
better vision in foggy
or
misty conditions. When
you press the upper fog
lamp switch,
a small
indicator light will glow
to tell you the fog
lamps
are on. To turn
them
off press the
switch again.
If you switch on your high beam headlamps, your fog lamps will turn off.
They'll turn back on again when you switch to low bcam hcadlamps.
When
the twilight sentincl is on and the fog lamp witch is activrtted, only
thc htxdlamps will turn off automatically. Your fog mci parking l:tmps will
remain on.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine -- . Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the
front
of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many
periods after dawn and before sunset.
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A light sensor
on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be
sure
it isn’t covered.
The
DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on at
reduced brightness when:
the ignition is ON,
the headlamp switch is OFF and
the transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When it’s dark enough outside, your low beam headlamps
will change to
full brightness. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go
off, and your low beam headlamps change
to the reduced brightness of
DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxle into PARK (P).
The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P).
As with any vehicle, you should turn
on the regular headlamp system
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine .F* Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for
about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The
safety belt light will also come on and stay on
for about 75 seconds. If the
driver’s belt
is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come
on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
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. The
system check includes the air bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the
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Bag” in the Index.
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This message will appear when the Climate Control is in AUTO or
DEFROST and the engine coolant is hotter than the normal operating
temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned off. When that happens, air
conditioned air is not delivered.
If the coolant temperature returns to
normal, you must select AUTO,
DEFOG or DEFROST to return to a
normal A/C compressor operation.
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FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW - 11
This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tank is
critically low. It means you should stop for fuel immediately.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 14
- This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C
and heating system are
no longer working. Have your Climate Control
system serviced
if you notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION
KEY - 33
This message will a pear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key
8 11) senses that an improper ignition key is being used
to
try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is
damaged,
it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the
~ pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and
wait for the Driver Information Center
to display WAIT 3 MINUTES.
The Instrument Panel Cluster
will then run a timer and change the
messages to WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE, and then START
CAR. When the START CAR message is displayed,
try again to start the
engine.
SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL - 02
This message appears if you have a problem with the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
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The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) automatically controls the ride of
your vehicle. The system controls damping forces in the shock absorbers
and struts in response to various road and driving conditions. The system
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is capable of making these changes within milliseconds.
The Road Sensing Suspension controller is a computer used to control
and monitor the system. The computer receives input from vertical rotary
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position sensors, vehicle speed sensors, lift and dive signals and
determines optimum strut valving (suspension stiffness) for your current
operating conditions. The computer also receives feedback from the
various components to determine proper system operation. If the
computer receives an incorrect feedback from the system, an error code
will be set in memory and a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message will
display on the Driver Information Center. If this message should appear,
have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership at your earliest
convenience.
Oil Life Indicator
This feature lets you know when to change your engine oil. It's based
upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns.
To see the display press the INFORMATION button several times until
XX OIL LIFE LEFT appears.
"I You'll see how much
oil life you
have left as
a percentage. For
example, if
you see 95 - ---
OIL LIFE LEFT, that
means that the way
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you're driving your car,
95% of your current oil
life is still left.
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The level control system automatically adjusts the rear trim height in
response to changes in vehicle loading. The system consists of an air
compressor assembly, air dryer, exhaust solenoid, compressor relay,
height sensor, air adjustable shocks and air tubing.
The height sensing function is performed by
the Road-Sensing Suspension
(RSS) rear position sensors. Rear trim height information is input from -
the rear position sensors to the RSS control module which controls
compressor and exhaust solenoid operation.
If the system has
a slight leak, the air compressor will run frequently for a -
few seconds each time.
For a larger air leak the air compressor may stay on for up to seven
minutes. You should see your dealer for service, but
you can keep driving
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