1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE ignition

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Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident.
If the light is still on after you’ve
pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also come on when you
set your parking brake. The
light 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.
Parking Brake Indicator Light
PARK
BRAKE
I 1
This light comes on when
the parking brake
is set, and
it will stay on if the parking
brake does not fully release.
If you try to drive off with
the parking brake set, this
light will remain on.
This light should also come on briefly as you start the
vehicle.
If it doesn’t, have the light fixed so it will be
ready to remind
you if the parking brake has not fully
released. For more information on
how to release the
parking
brake, see “Parking Brake’’ earlier in this section.

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LOCK
ANT’- (e)
ANTI -
LOCK
With the anti-lock brake system, one of these lights will
come
on when you start your engine and may stay on for
several seconds. That’s normal. 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.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
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
ready
to warn you if there is a problem.
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Light
This red light tells you that
the 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. In the section “Problems on
the Road,” this manual explains what to do. See “Engine
Overheating’’ in the Index.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine
Soon Light)
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Your Cadillac is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation of the
fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD
I1 (.On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended
to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for
the life
of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. (In Canada,
OBD I1 is replaced by
Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON
light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated
by the system before any problem is apparent, which
may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This
system is also designed
to assist your service technician
in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
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If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while, your emission controls may not
work as well, your fuel economy may not be as
good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not
be
covered by your warranty.
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not
running.
If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.
This light will also come on during
a malfunction in one
of two ways:
0 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected.
A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer
or qualified service center diagnosis
and service is required.
Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.
If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
0 Reduce vehicle speed.
0 Avoid hard accelerations.
Avoid steep uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being
hauled as
soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see
“If the Light Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues
to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Put your vehicle in PARK (P). Turn the
key off, wait
at least 10 seconds and restart the engine.
If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On
Steady” following. If the light
is still flashing follow the
previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or
qualified service center for service.
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Fuel Gage
GAL
PREMIUM UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is
in the tank. It works only when the ignition is in the
RUN position.
On the digital cluster, if the fuel level is within
approximately two gallons
(7.6 L) of being full, the
letter
F is shown. If the fuel level is between one and
two gallons
(3.8 and 7.6 L) from being empty, the letter
E is
shown. If the fuel supply gets down to
approximately one gallon
(3.8 L), the E will flash and
the FUEL LEVEL VERY
LOW message will appear in
the
DIC. (On the analog fuel gage, the FUEL LEVEL
VERY
LOW message will also appear.)
Here are a few concerns some owners
have had about
the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and do
not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel
gage.
At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the
It takes more (or less) gas to filI the tank than the
1
gage reads F.
gage said. For example, the gage read 8 GALLONS,
but it took more (or less) than the tank’s remaining
capacity to fill it.
The gage may change when you turn, stop or
speed up.
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you can clock the
time it takes to get from one point
to another.
To operate, press the TIMER button until TIMER
0O:OO:OO is displayed on the DIC. Each of the fields for
the hours, minutes and seconds are two numeric digits.
Once TIMER OFF
0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the
TIMER buttonto start the timing feature. Press the
TIMER button again to stop it.
If you will be starting
and stopping your Cadillac, during
a trip for instance,
the TIMER feature will automatically start timing where
it left off when you last stopped.
To reset it, press and
hold the RESET button until the display reads TIMER
0O:OO:OO. Press the INFORMATION button to exit from
the TIMER function.
RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG,
FUEL USED, AVG MPH and
OIL LIFE LEFT. Pre.ssing
RESET when a non-resettable display appears
will
cause a “recall” mode to occur. When this happens, all
DIC warning messages that have been displayed since
the ignition key was turned to RUN will redisplay. If no
messages were displayed,
a MONITORED SYSTEMS
OK message will appear.
MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy) Reset: Press the
INFORMATION button to display the MPG AVG, then
press and
hold the RESET button until 0.0 MPG AVG
is displayed.
Fuel Used Reset: Press the INFORMATION button to
display the
FUEL USED on the DIC, then press and hold
the RESET button until FUEL USED
0.0 is displayed.
AVG MPH (Average Speed) Reset: Press the
INFORMATION button to display the AVG MPH, then
press and hold
the RESET button until 0.0 AVG MPH is
displayed.
Oil Life Left Reset: Press the INFORMATION button
to display the OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the
RESET button until
100% OIL LIFE LEFT is displayed.
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INFO RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG
AVG, FUEL USED, AVG MPH, TIMER, OIL LIFE
LEFT and ENGLISHMETRIC RESET. Pressing INFO
RESET when a non-resettable display appears will
cause a “recall” mode
to occur. When this happens, all
DIC warning messages that have
been displayed since
the ignition key was turned
to RUN will redisplay. If no
messages were displayed,
a MONITORED SYSTEMS
OK message will appear.
MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy) Reset: Press
the
INFO button to display the MPG AVG, then press
and
hold the INFO RESET button until 0.0 MPG AVG
is displayed.
Fuel Used Reset: Press the INFO button to display the
FUEL USED
on the DIC, then press and hold the INFO
RESET button until FUEL USED 0.0 is displayed.
AVG MPH (Average Speed) Reset: Press the INFO
button
to display the AVG MPH, then press and hold the
INFO RESET button
until 0.0 AVG MPH is displayed.
Timer: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that you can
clock the time it takes
to get from one point to another.
To operate, press the INFO button
to display TIMER.
Each
of the fields for the hours. minutes and seconds are
two numeric digits.
Once TIMER OFF
0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the
INFO RESET button to start the timing feature. Press
the INFO RESET button again to
stop it. If you will be
starting and stopping your Cadillac, during
a trip for
instance,
the TIMER feature will automatically start
timing where it left off when
you last stopped. To reset
it, press and hold the INFO RESET button until the
display reads TIMER
0O:OO:OO. Press the INFO button
to exit from the TIMER function.
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BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07: This message will
appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the
electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership
at your earliest convenience.
BATTERY VOLTS HIGH - 08: This message shows
that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more
than 16 volts).
To avoid being stranded, have the
electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership.
You can reduce the charging overload by using the
accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate
control on
AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the
rear window defogger on. You can monitor battery
voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFORMATION
button. The normal range
is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the
engine is running.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06: This message will
appear when the electrical system
‘is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message
appears immediately after starting,
it is possible that the
generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should
recharge after driving a few
miles and the message should
go out.
Lf this message appears while driving or after
starting your vehicle and stays on, have it checked
immediately to determine the cause
of this problem. To
help the generator recharge the battery quickly you can
reduce the load on the electrical system by turning
off the
accessories.
You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC
by pressing the INFORMA’TION button. The normal range
is 11.5 to
15.5 volts.
BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM - 108: Thecircuit in
the brake booster vacuum has shorted
or is loose when
this message appears. Your vehicle
may lose power
brakes but you will still have the
use of manual brakes.
The power brakes will not be affected
if the problem is
caused by a failed sensor. Have your vehicle serviced
immediately at your Cadillac dealership.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that the life
of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed
within
200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter
Recommendations” in the Maintenance Schedule. After
an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator must be reset. See
“Oil Life Indicator” in the Index
on how to reset it.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will
appear when it is time
to replace the transaxle fluid
(system has determined that the transaxle fluid has
reached
0%). See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for
the proper fluid and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL - 37: This message
will display if the ignition is in the
RUN position to
inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Check
the brake reservoir level and add
fluid as needed. Have
the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as
soon
as possible. If the brake warning light is on, follow
the directions in that part.
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