1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE warning

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PARK
BRAKE
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.
ANTI -
LOCK
LOCK (e)
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.
Digital Cluster Analog Cluster
With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) 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 to 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
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your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light”
earlier in this section.
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.
I Control System Warning Light
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. 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.
The traction control system warning light may come
on
for the following reasons:
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.
If the traction control system is affected by an engice
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.
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Warning
Light
This light tells you that your
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.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Analog Cluster
This gage shows the
engine coolant
temperature.
If the gage
pointer moves into the red
area, the engine is too hot.
That reading means the same thing as the warning
light
-- the engine coolant has overheated. The section
“Problems on the Road” in this manual explains what to
do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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The DIC display gives you the status of many of your
vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used
to display driver
personalization features and warningktatus messages.
Memory and Personalization Features
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following
features that can be individually customized for up to
two drivers.
0 Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Remote Confirmation (for RKE)
0 Exterior Lighting (at Unlock)
Remote Recall Memory (for RKE or Key in the
Battery Guard Storage
Ignition)
0 Climate Control Personalization
0 Memory
Seat and Mirrors
Radio Personalization
For detailed information, see each feature
in the Index.
Digital Control Buttons
(DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance Only)
DISPLAY ON/OFF: Pressing this button will turn off
the DIC, Electronic Climate Control (ECC), fuel data
center, the fuel gage, trip odometer and odometer. While
the displays are off, pressing the INFORMATION
button will only turn on the DIC.
If the TRIP SET
button is pressed or the fuel level falls below four
gallons
(15.2 L), all of the displays will come back on.
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ENGMET: You can change the display from English
(miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing
this button.
The same button also changes other readings (like
temperature, fuel and odometer).
TRIP SET By using this button, you can tell how far
you’ve gone since you last set the
TRIP SET back to
zero.
To reset, press and hold the button until zeros
appear. If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer
will return to zero after
999.9 miles (1 609 km). If
your vehicle is Canadian, the trip odometer will return
to zero after
1 999.9 km (1,242 miles).
INFORMATION: Pressing this button repeatedly will
display the MPG
AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED,
AVG MPH, ENGINE RPM, BATTERY VOLTS,
COOLANT TEMP and OIL LIFE LEFT.
TIMER: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that
you can clc
c the time it takes to get from one point
to another.
To operate, press the TIMER button until TIMER OFF
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 button to 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,
MPG INST, GAL
FUEL USED, AVG MPH and OIL
LIFE LEFT. Pressing 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MPG AVG (Reset): Press the INFORMATION button
to display the MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy), then
press and hold the
RESET button until 0.0 MPG AVG
is displayed.
GAL FUEL USED (Reset): Press the INFORMATION
button to display the GAL
FUEL USED on the DIC,
then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 GAL
FUEL USED is displayed.
AVG MPH (Reset): Press the INFOFWMTION button
to display the AVG MPH (Average Speed), 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. (This only needs to be reset after you have
had the oil changed.)
Analog Control Buttons
(DeVille Concours Only)
INFO RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG
AVG, GAL FUEL
USED, AVG MPH and OIL LIFE
LEFT. 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.

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(INFO) button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM - 10s: The circuit 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 booklet.
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. See
the Maintenance Schedule booklet for the proper fluid
and change intervals.
CJ3ECK 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.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 02: This message will
appear when there is a low level
of engine coolant. Have
the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39: This message will appear
when the fuel supply
is less than four gallons (15.2 L)
and the display is turned off (digital clusters only).
A single chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of
the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a
level surface.
A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message
may appear if the vehicle is parked
on grades. The oil
level sensing system does not check for actual oil level
if the engine has been off for a short period of time, and
the oil level
is never sensed while the engine is running.
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears, and your
vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine
off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be
checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking
the oil level, be sure the engine has been off for five
minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then
check the dipstick and add oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index.

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appear for several seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will appear for
a few seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise.
DOOR OPEN - 141: The passenger’s door or rear
doors are open
or ajar when this message appears. The
vehicle’s engine must be running and the transaxle not
be in PARK
(P) for this message to display. A chime
will also sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph (8.1 km/h).
DRIVER DOOR OPEN - 140: The driver’s door is
open or ajar when this message appears. The vehicle’s
engine must be running and the transaxle not be in
PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will also
sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph
(8.1
km/h).
ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over 248
“F (1 26 “C). To avoid added strain
on a hot engine, turn off the climate control system. Stop
and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or the
message is removed.
If it does not cool down, turn off the
engine and have it serviced before driving it again. Severe
engine damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index,
ENGINE MISFIRE -- EASE OFF GAS
PEDAL
- 114: An engine misfire has occurred. You’ll
need to
ease off the gas pedal.
FUEL LEVEL LOW - 11: This message serves as a
warning that the fuel level in the tank
is critically low.
Stop for fuel soon.
ICE POSSIBLE - 13: This message appears when
the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy
road conditions.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED - 23: If it’s dark enough
outside and the twilight sentinel control is
off, a
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the
DIC. This message infonns the driver that turning on the
exterior lamps is recommended even thought the
DRL are
still illuminated. (It has become dark enough outside to
require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps.)
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.