1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD warning lights

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These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
&
BAllERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e
TURN
PAERK pf
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WIPER w
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT
TEMP
-
CHARGING Tql
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(a)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%-
t
LIGHTER m
HORN )cr
SPEAKER
b
FUEL e3
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This knob controls these lamps:
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0
0
0
0
0
Headlamps
Taillamps Parking Lamps
License Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Interior Courtesy Lamps Pull
the knob out to the first stop
to turn on your parking
lamps. Pull the knob out all the way to turn on the
headlamps.
You can brighten or dim your instrument
cluster and turn the courtesy lamps on or
off by rotating
the headlamp knob. Push the knob all the way in to turn
them
off.
Lamps On Reminder
If the manual lamp switch is left on (as when someone has
parked your vehicle), you’ll hear a warning chime when
you turn
off the ignition and open the driver’s door.
Daytime Running Lamps
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 different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
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
in daylight when:
0 the ignition is on and,
0 the headlamp switch is off.
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Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be
on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one
of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or
is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle. When
one
of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what
to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
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, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light
will also come
on and
stay on until the driver’s
belt is buckled.
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Traction Control System Warning Light
TRACTION CONTROL
This warning light should
come on briefly as you start
the engine. If it doesn’t
come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn
you if there’s a problem.
If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there
may be a problem with your traction control system and
your vehicle may need service. When
this warning light
is on,
the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
If you turn the system
off by pressing the button located
in the glove
box, the warning light will come on and
stay on.
To turn the system back on, press the button
again. The warning light should go
off. (See “Traction
Control System” in the Index for more information.)
If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
Traction Control System Active Light
TRACTION
ENGAGED
When your traction control
system
is limiting wheel
spin, this light will come on.
Slippery road conditions
may exist
if the traction
control system active light
comes on,
so adjust your
driving accordingly.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction
control system stops limiting wheel spin.
The traction control system active light also comes on
briefly when you turn the ignition key to
RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be
there to tell you when the system is active.
These lights are deleted on Coachbuilder limousines and
funeral coach packages.
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The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL
TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant.
This coolant is designed to remain in your
vehicle for
5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your Cadillac will:
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0
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265
” F ( 129 O C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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Brightness Control
............................ 2-38
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Cluster
..................................... 2-52
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-58
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-40
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-22
Jumpstarting
................................... 5-2
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-56
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-56
Lamps
........................................ 2-38
Interior
..................................... 2-40
Monitor
.................................... 2-40
OnReminder
................................ 2-38
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-39
Lighter
....................................... 2-46
Lights Cornering
................................... 2-39
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-25
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1.19. 2.55
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.57. 4.6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-56
Brake to Shift
................................ 2-65 Changeoil
.................................. 2-64
Charge
..................................... 2-55
DoorAjar
................................... 2-67
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-59
Engine Oil Pressure Light
...................... 2-63
Interior
..................................... 2-40
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-59
Low Oil Level
............................... 2-64
Pass Key Fault
............................... 2-65
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-5, 2-54
ServiceEngineSoon
.......................... 2-60
CheckEngine
................................ 2-60
CruiseEngaged
.............................. 2-66
Traction Control System Active
.............. 2-58, 4-8
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-58, 4-9
TrunkAjar
.................................. 2-67
Washer Fluid Low
............................ 2-66
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Locks Anti-Lockout
................................. 2-4
Automatic Door
............................... 2-4
Door ........................................ 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Window
.................................... 2-29
Low Coolant Warning Light ...................... 2-59
LowOilLevelLight
............................ 2-64
Central
Door Unlocking System
.................. 2-4
Maintenance, Normal Replacement
parts ........... 6-64
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... 6-54
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-60
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Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Traction Control System
.......................... 4-8
Traction Control System Active Light
........... 2.58. 4.8
Traction Control System Warning Light
......... 2.58. 4.9
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-37
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-39
Engine Cooling When Towing
................... 4-40
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
Safety Chains
................................ 4-37
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-34
Towing
..................................... 4-31
Turnsignals
................................. 4-39
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-37
Transmission Fluid. Automatic
.................... 6- 16
Transmitters. Keyless Entry System
................. 2-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-53
AjarLight
................................... 2-67
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
.................... 2-9
Release. Remote
............................... 2-9
TTYUsers
..................................... 7-3
DrivingWith
................................ 4-37
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-39
Weight
..................................... 4-33
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 7-7
Tr~nk
......................................... 2-8 Turn
Signal and Lane Change Indicator
.............
Underbody Maintenance ........................ 6-54
Underhood Lamp
............................... 2-41
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-48
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. xii
Dimensions
................................. 6-66
Identification Number ......................... 6-56
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Ventilation System
............................... 3-3
Visor Vanity Mirror
............................. 2-47
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-47
Storage
..................................... 6-31
warning
Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-54
Washer Fluid Low Light
......................... 2-66
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-52
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-52
... 8-9