1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE service indicator

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Hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right
foot and
push down the
parking brake pedal with
your
left foot to set the
parking brake. If the
ignition is
on. the PARK
BRAKE
indicator light
should come
on. If it
doesn’t, you need to have
your vehicle serviced.
If the parking brake has not been fully released and
you try to drive off with the parking brake on. the
PARK BRAKE indicator light comes on and stays on.
See ’bParking Brake Indicator Light” in the Index for
more information.
When
you move out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N),
if the engine is running, the parking brake should
release.
If it doesn’t. you can manually release the
parking brake. Reach under
the driver’s side of the
instrument panel
and pull
on the manual release lever, which is located
above the parking brake pedal. If the parking brake does
not release,
you should either drive to the nearest service
station or have your vehicle towed.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 shov:~
that the electrical charging system is overcharsing :'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.
TU^ on the lamps and radio. set the climate
control on AUTO and the fan speed
011 HI. and turn the
rear window defogger
on. You can monitor battery
voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFORMATION
(INFO) 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. If 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
b>. turning off the accessories. You can monitor battery
voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFORMATION
(INFO) button. The normal range is 11.5
to 15.5 volts.
BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM -108: 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'Oi1 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.
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

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Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can
affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise
and affect windshield washer performance. Check with
your Cadillac dealer before adding equipment
to the
outside
of your vehicle.
Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane
or higher. At a minimum,
it should meet specifications
ASTM D48 14 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93
in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been
developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) for better vehicle performance
and engine protection. Gasolines meeting
the AAMA
specification could provide improved driveability
and emission control system protection compared to
other gasolines.
Be sure the posted octane for premium
is at least 91.
If the octane is less than 9 1, you may get a heavy
knocking noise when
you drive. (In an emergency. you
may be able
to use a lower octane -- as low as 87 -- if
heavy knocking does not occur.) If you’re using
91 or
higher octane unleaded gasoline and
you hear heavy
knocking, your engine needs service. If
your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (indicated on the underhood tune-up label),
it is designed to operate
on fuels that meet California
specifications. If such fuels are not available in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily
on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on
your instrument panel may turn
on and/or your vehicle
may fail
a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your
authorized Cadillac dealer for diagnosis to determine the
cause
of failure. In the event it is determined that the
cause
of the condition is the type of fuels used. repairs
may not be covered by your wan-anty.
Some gasolines that are
not reformulated for low
emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT):
ask your service station operator whether or not this fuel
contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the
use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used.
spark plug life may be reduced and your emission
control system performance may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel
may
turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized
Cadillac dealer for service.

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After the oil has been changed. display the OIL LIF’E
LEFT message by pressing the INFORMATION (INFO)
button. Then press and hold the RESET (INFO RESET)
button until the display shows
”100.” This resets the
oil life index. The message will remain
off until the
next
oil change is needed. The percentage of oil life
remaining may be checked at any time by pressing
the INFORMATION
(INFO) button several times
until the
OIL LIFE LEFT message appears. For more
information
on the Oil Life feature, see “Oil Life
Indicator” in the Index.
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the
use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat
to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure
to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring
it on the ground, into sewers,
or into
streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to
a place that collects used oil. If
you have
a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station 01 a local recycling
center for help.
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The air cleaner is located next to the windshield washer
fluid reservoir on the driver’s side of the engine. Be sure
the engine has cooled before following these steps
to
replace the air cleaner filter:

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Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake
pads are worn and new pads
are needed. The sound
may come and go
or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake
pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes
are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced
as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection” in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet under Part
C “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections”.
See your dealer
if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
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Keys
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Labels
7-2
Certification ................................. 4-3 1
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-54
Vehicle Identlfication Number
................... 6-54
Interior ..................................... 2-49
On Reminder ................................ 2-46
Panel ....................................... 2-49
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-49
Air
Bag Readiness ....................... 1-22.2-75
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2-78 . 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-76
Charging System Indicator ...................... 2-76
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 2-79
Interior ..................................... 2-49
Parking Brake Indicator ........................ 2-77
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7.2-75
Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-80
Traction Control System Warning ............ 2-73, 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Tire-Loading
. Information ...................... 4-30
Lamps ........................................ 2-45
Underhood .................................. 6-10
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-3 I
Lighter ....................................... 2-60
Lights
Oilpressure
................................. 2-82
Locks 2 -4
Anti-Lockout Feature I 3-*]
Automatic Door ............................... I '-5
Door ........................................_ 7-4
.........................................
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Fuel Door Release ............................. 6-5
Programmable Automatic Door ................... 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Trunk Release ................................ 2-13
hmbar Controls
................................ 1-2
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-65
Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-52
1VIaintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-80
Matching Transmitters
To Your Vehicle ............. 2-11
MaxiFusesMelay Center
......................... 6-55
Memory and Personalization Features ............... 2-85
Memory Seat and Mirrors ......................... 1-3
POMT~DOO~
.................................. 2-5
Magnasteer '''1 ................................ 4-10
MapPocket
................................... 2-58
Methanol ....................................... 6-4
Mirrors .................................. 2-52.2-53
Convex Outside .............................. 2-57
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview ......... 2-57
Illuminated Visor Vanity ....................... 2-61
Memory Seat and Mirrors
....................... 1-3
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-56
MMT ......................................... 6-3
Model Reference 11
Monitored Systems OK Message ................... 2-92
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever ............................. 2-37
Net, Convenience .............................. 2-59
Neutral . Automatic Transaxlc ..................... 2-26
New Vehicle "Break-In" ......................... 2-19
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
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odometer .................................... 2-72
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-72
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-97
Oil Life Indicator.
How to Reset ................... 6- 14
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-82
OnStar System
...................... '. .......... 2-62
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-26
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-16
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 7'- 13. 7-14
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 16
Paint Spotting
. Chemical ........................ 6-52
ParadeDimming ............................... 2-50
PARK (P)
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-24
Shifting Into ................................. 2-29
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-32
AtNight
.................................... 2-16
Brake
...................................... 2-28
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-77
Lots
....................................... 2-16
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-33
With a Trailer ................................ 4-38
Pass Key Not Programmed Message ................ 2-92
Passenger's Side Temperature Button
................ 3-2
Passing
.. .+. .................................... 4- 13
PASS-Key- I1
................................. 2-18
PCM Fault Message
............................. 2-92
Power
Accessory. Retained ........................... 2-2 1
Antenna Mast Care ............................ 3-28
Parking DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control
Mirror ........................ 2-56
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-25
Windows
................................... 2-35
PowerSeat
..................................... 1-2
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-2
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-20
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 7-13. 7-14
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2-15
adio Personalization
.......................... 3-25
Radio Reception
................................ 3-26
Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature
..................... 3-25
Radios
............................. 3.10.3.14. 3.17
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-18
Rainsense Wipers
............................... 2-39
RAP
......................................... 2-21
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-50
Rear
Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-62
DoorSecurityLocks
........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-27
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-27
Storage Armrest
.............................. 2-59
Towing ................................ 5.10. 5.14
Window Defogger
............................. 3-9
Rearview Mirrors
.......................... 2-52.12-53
Windows
and Other Power Options
............... 6-55
Programable Automatic Door Locks
................. 2-5
Rear
Turn Signal Lamps. Bulb Replacement .......... 6-33