1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE traction control

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The electronics and computerization which were
pioneered by Cadillac in the
’70s came of age in the
’80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On-Board
Diagnostics
in 1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on
1986 models and Traction Control in the fall of 1989.
The 1992 Seville
STS was the first car ever to win all
three major automotive awards: Car
of the Year, Motor
Trend; Ten Best List,
Car & Driver; Car of the Year,
Automobile Magazine.
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The year 1993 saw the introduction of the Northstar
system. The state
of the art system includes the 32 valve,
dual overhead camshaft, Northstar
4.6 liter V8 engine,
4TSO-E electronically controlled automatic transaxle,
road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering,
anti-lock brakes and traction control. For more than
nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in
quality and technical innovation.
Now more than ever,
Cadillac is “Creating a Higher Standard.”
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A CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at
a steady speed. So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or
in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can
be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction
Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions
allow you
to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise
control back
on.
Setting Cruise Control
A CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise,
you might hit a button and
go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could
be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise
control switch
OFF until you want to use it.
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1. Move the cruise control
switch to ON.
2. Accelerate to the speed you want.
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TRACTION
CONTROL
- -- .- -.
This warning light should
come
on briefly as you start
the engine. If the warning
light doesn’t come
on then,
have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you
if there’s
a problem. The
traction control system warning light may come
on
for the following reasons:
0 If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically
related
to traction control, the traction control system
will turn
off and the warning light will come on.
0 If the traction control system is affected by an
engine-related problem, the system
will turn off and
the warning light will come on.
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.
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW - 11: This message serves
as a warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically
low. Stop for fuel immediately.
MONITORED SYSTEMS OK - 1: This message only
appears in the “recall” mode by pressing the RESET
button. It
lets you know that no other messages are
stored
or currently active.
PASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED - 31: This
warning message displays when the PASS-Key pellet
information has not been programmed into your vehicle.
See your Cadillac dealership for service.
PCM FAULT - 110: The circuit in the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has shorted
or is loose when this
message appears. Have your Cadillac serviced by your
dealership at once.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER - 41: This message
informs the driver that due
to wheel slippage your
vehicle is reducing engine power
to compensate for the
loss of traction. Accelerating too fast causing the tires to
spin is an example of when this message would display.
REMOVE KEY - 70: This message will appear when
the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key
11) is unable to read the pellet on the
ignition key
or an improper key pellet has been inserted.
Wait for the
DIC to display STARTING DISABLED
DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION
KEY. The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer
and change the messages to WAIT
3 MINUTES, WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR.
When the REMOVE
KEY message is displayed, remove
the ignition key. 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 before inserting
the key back into the ignition.
Have your vehicle serviced
if the message still appears.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR
OFF - 14: This message appears when the electronic
sensors that control the A/C and heating systems are no
longer workmg. Have the climate control system serviced
if you notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SPEED SENSOR FAULT - 109: A circuit problem with
the vehicle speed sensor
will trigger this message to appear.
Have
your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM
REMOVE IGNITION KEY
- 33: This message will
appear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key
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
DIC 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.
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42: This
message will appear when the engine has overheated.
Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe
engine damage. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
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.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEMKAR MAY NOT
RESTART
- 34: This message means there is a problem
in the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key
11). A fault has been detected in the system
which means that the PASS-Key
I1 system is disabled
and is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually
restarts however, you may want to take your vehicle to a
proper service center before turning off the engine.
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF - 111: This message
will appear when the
PCM senses that the maximum
speed for your Cadillac has been reached. The speed
of your vehicle will decrease several mph as the fuel
supply is cutoff. This allows your vehicle to stay in a
stable operating range.
TRACTION READY - 91: This message informs the
driver that the traction control system is available. This
occurs when the traction on/off button in the glove box
has been returned to an on position (pressing the button
once turns the traction control system off; pressing the
button again turns the system back
on).
TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed
after the traction control has been turned off.
TRANS FLUID RESET - 48: With the engine not
running and the ignition on, press and hold the
OFF and
rear defog buttons until the
TRANS FLUID RESET
message appears on the
DIC (between 5 and 20 seconds).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRANSMISSION HOT - 112: This messages indicates
that the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot
(message apppears when fluid temperature has reached
266°F (1 30°C) for 15 minutes or when the temperature
reaches
291 OF (144°C) for 32 seconds). Have your
vehicle serviced immediately.
TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the
trunk
is open when the ignition is in RUN.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about
a mile, that you have the turn signal on.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/H) - 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears. The
PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to.
Have your Cadillac serviced if this message appears.
VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR
OFF - 12: This message means that the air conditioning
system detects a refrigerant level that is
low enough to
cause damage to
the A/C compressor. To avoid damage
the
A/C compressor automatically turns off and the
Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch
from
AUTO to ECON and remain there. Have the A/C
system serviced if this message appears.
Traction Active
When your traction control system is limiting wheel
spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will be
displayed. SIippery road conditions may exist
if this
message is displayed,
so adjust your driving
accordingly. This message will stay
on for a few
seconds after the traction control system stops
limiting wheel spin.
Trip Computer
Road Sensing Suspension
The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) and the optional
Continuous Variable-Road Sensing Suspension
(CV-RSS) automatically adjust the ride
of your vehicle,
with the CV-RSS having
a wider range of control.
Automatic ride control is achieved through the
RSS
controller, a computer used to control and monitor the
suspension system. The controller receives inputs from
various sensors
to determine the proper system response.
If the controller detects a problem
within the system, the
DIC will display
a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL
message. If this message appears, have your vehicle
serviced at your Cadillac dealership.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If
you get too close to the vehicle in
front
of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have
anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
and let anti-lock work for
you. You may hear the
anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake
pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Traction Control System.
Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits
wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road
conditions. The system operates only if
it senses that one
or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to
lose traction. When this happens, the system works the
front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel
spin.
The TRACTION ACTIVE message will display on the
Driver Information Center when the traction control
system is limiting wheel spin. See “Driver Information
Center Messages’’ in the Index.
You may feel or hear the
system working, but this
is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit
wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely
use it again, you may
re-engage the cruise control.
(See “Cruise Control’’ in
the Index.)
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TRACTION
CONTROL
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This warning light will
come on to let you know
if
there’s a problem with your
traction control system. See
“Traction Control System
Warning Light” in the
Index. When this warning
light is on, the system will
not limit wheel spin. Adjust
your driving accordingly.
The traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle.
To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions, you should
always leave the system on. But you can turn the
traction control system
off if you ever need to. (You
should turn the system
off if your vehicle ever gets stuck
in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle’‘
in the Index.)
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To turn the system off, press
the
TRAC OFF button
located inside
of the glove
box.
The TRACTION
OFF message will display on the
Driver Information Center.
If the system is limiting
wheel spin when you press the button, the TRACTION
OFF message will display -- but the system won’t turn
off right away. It will wait until there’s no longer a
current need
to limit wheel spin.
You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing
the button again. The TRACTION
READY message
should display briefly on the Driver Information Center.
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