1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE warning lights

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Vehicle Symbols
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
BURNS AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,111,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BAllERY
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
RUNNING
0
DAYTIME -
LAMPS -**
FOG LAMPS # 0
These symbols are on
some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING I-1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(a)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(,)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LlGl ITER D
HORN k3
SPEAKER
k
FUEL B
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Pull the knob out to the first stop to turn on the parking
and taillamps, sidemarker lamps and instrument panel
lights. Pull the knob out all the way to turn
on the
headlamps.
You can brighten or dim the instrument
cluster by rotating the headlamp
knob. Press the knob
all the way in to turn them off. The exterior lamps
will automatically turn
on after several seconds of
wiper activation.
Headlamps
Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers have been in use for
approximately
20 seconds.
In order to operate the wiper activated headlamps, the
twilight sentinel must be in the
on position. This feature
lights the way in poor weather and
it also makes your
vehicle more visible to other drivers.
If the wiper
activated headlamps are on, and the ignition switch
is
turned off, the wiper activated headlamps will
immediately turn
off.
The wiper activated headlamps will deactivate if you
turn off the twilight sentinel or if the windshield wipers
have been turned
off for a period of one or two seconds.
Lamps On Reminder
You will hear a warning chime if you pull the key from
the ignition while leaving the lamps on, if the manual
headlamp control is activated. An exception to this is
when you're using twilight sentinel.
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 the high-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness when:
the ignition is on,
0 the headlamp switch is oft' and
the transaxle is not in PARK (P).
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Engine Speed Limiter
This feature prevents the engine from operating at too
many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine
rpm’s are critically high, the fuel supply to the engine
is shut off. When the engine speed slows, the fuel
supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage
to the engine.
Vehicle Speed Limiter (270 hp)
This feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding
speeds that the tires are not rated for. When this
happens, the engine’s fuel supply is shut
off. When the
vehicle speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again.
Warning Lights, Gages and
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.
crages 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.
Your vehicle may
also have a driver information system
that works along with the warning lights and gages. See
“Driver Information Center” in the Index.
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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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The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL rm (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain
in your
vehicle
for 5 years or 100,000 miles (1 66 000 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:
0 Give freezing protection aown to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129 O C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant it is important that you use
DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free)
coolant meeting
GM Specification 6277M.
If dicated coolant is added to the system,
premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion may result. In addition, the engine
coolant
will require change sooner -- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled)
and one-half DEX-COOL (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze that meets
GM Specification
6277M, which won’t damage aluminum
parts. Use
GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)
(GM Part
No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change. If you
use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.
A special procedure is required for adding sealer; see the
Cadillac service manual.
(To order a service manual, see
“Service and Owner Publications”
in the Index.)
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Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-25
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-55
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-64
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-3
French Language Manual
11
FrontTowing .............................. 5-8. 5-11
Fuel
.......................................... 6-2
DataPanel
.................................. 2-76
DoorRelease
................................. 6-4
FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-75
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
Fuel Level Very
Low Message ..................... 2-83
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-55
FOgLamps
.................................... 2-42
.. ...........................
Gages
Fuel
....................................... 2-75
Tachometer
.................................. 2-64
GAWR ....................................... 4-30
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-20
GloveBox .................................... 2-52
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en FranGais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................. 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints
................................. 1-6
Headlamps .................................... 2-41
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-30
Highbow Beam Changer ...................... 2-33
Wiring
..................................... 6-54
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
........ 1 ..... 7-3
Heatedseats .................................... 1-4
Heated Windshield
.............................. 3-12
Heating
....................................... 3-10
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-33
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-34
Hood Checking
Things Under ......................... 6-6
Release ...................................... 6-7
Horn ......................................... 2-32
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-67
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-15
Illuminated
Entry ............................... 2-44
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
................... 2-55
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-36
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-60
Brightness Control
............................ 2-44
Cleaning
.................................... 6-47
Cluster
................................ 2-62, 2-63
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-44
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
................... 2-45
.................................... J ack. Tire
5-28
Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
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Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels Certification/Tire
............................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-53
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-53
Lamps
........................................ 2-40
Leaving .Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine
Running ....... 2-27
Level Control, Electronic
......................... 2-87
Light Sensor
................................... 2-44
. Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-21, 2-66
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2-69, 4-6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-67
Charging System
............................. 2-67
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-71
Oil Pressure
................................. 2-74
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-68
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7, 2-66
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-71
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-70, 4-9
Tire-Loading Information ...................... 4-29
Interior
..................................... 2-44
On Reminder
................................ 2-41
Panel
....................................... 2-44
Lighter
....................................... 2-54
Lights Loadihg
Your Vehicle
......................
Locks
Anti-Lockout Feature
....................
Automatic Door ..........................
Door ..................................
Power Door ............................
Programmable Automatic Door .............
Rear Door Security .......................
Trunk Release ...........................
Lumbar Controls ..........................
MAGNASTEER .......................
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .......
Maintenance. Underbody ....................
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ............
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .................
MapPocket ..............................
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle .......
MaxiFuse/Relay Center .....................
Methanol ................................
Mirrors ..................................
Convex Outside .........................
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview ....
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview .........
Illuminated Visor Vanity ..................
Power Remote Control ....................
Monitored Systems OK Message ..............
Mountain Roads ...........................
Multifunction Lever ........................
..... 4-29
...... 2-6
...... 2-4
....... 2-3
...... 2-4
...... 2-4
...... 2-5
..... 2-10
...... 1-2
..... 4-10
..... 6-65
..... 6-51
..... 4-38 .
..... 2-71
...... 2-52
...... 2-8
..... 6-58
...... 6-3
2.46. 2.48
..... 2-51
..... 2-51
2.46. 2.48
..... 2-55
..... 2-51
..... 2-83
..... 4-23
..... 2-32
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Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-35
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-37
Drivingwith
................................. 4-35
Hitches
..................................... 4-34
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-37
Safety Chains
................................ 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-33
Towing
..................................... 4-31
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
Weight
..................................... 4-33
Automatic
................................... 6- 17
Reset Message
............................... 2-85
Transmission Hot Message
....................... 2-86
Transmitters Keyless Entry
................................. 2-7
Universal
................................... 2-57
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 7-7
Trip Reset/Set
............................. 2-77. 2-80
TxUnk
Automatic Pull-Down Feature ................... 2- 1 1
LockRelease ................................ 2-10
Mounted
CD Changer .................... 3.22. 3.30
OpenMessage
............................... 2-86
SecurityOverride ............................. 2-11
TTYUsers
..................................... 7-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-32
Turn Signal
On Chime ........................... 2-33
Turn Signal On Message ......................... 2-86
Maintenance
When Towing
..................... 4-38
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-34
Transaxle Fluid Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-32
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-37
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-43
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-51
Underhood Lamp
............................... 2-43
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-57
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. xii
Dimensions
................................. 6-64
Identification Number
......................... 6-53
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Speed Limiter
................................ 2-65
Ventilation System
.............................. 3-10
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-54
Speed
Limited to
XXX MPH Message ............ 2-86
Storage
..................................... 6-29
Very
Low Refrigerant A/C Compressor Off Message ... 2-86
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-65
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-24
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-49
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-48
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-41
Nut Torque
............................. 5.32. 6.64
Replacement
................................. 6-42
Wrench
..................................... 5-28
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8-11
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