1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE warning

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Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle.
If you
do this. it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find
that pictures and words work together to explain
things quickly.
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A good place to look for what you need is the Irldex in
back
of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in
the manual, and the
page number where you’ll find it.
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You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a
box and the word CAUTION to tell you
about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore
the warning.
You will alw find a circle
with
a slash through it in
this
book. This safety
sylnbol mems “Don’t,”
“DQII’~ do this,” or “Don’t
let this happen.”
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damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
But the notice will
tell you what to do to help avoid
the damage.
and
NOTICE warnings in different colors or in
different words.
Also,
in this
book you will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
NOTICE:
I When you read other mmuals, you might see CAUTION
These mean there is something that could
damage
your vehicle.
> You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the
same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

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These are some of the symbols you may find 011 your vehicle.
For example.
these symbols
are used on
an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES
BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
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BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
arc
important
for you and
your passengers
u:henever your
\.chicle is
driven:
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DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN BELTS SEAT
.;$-
e;/
AIR
BAG f!! FOG
LAMPS # 0
These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
BRAKE (0)
COOLANT
a
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%-
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LIGHTER m
HORN kz7
SPEAKER
b
FUEL p3

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you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac. mcl inf’ol-mation 011 starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are
the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell y~ i 1‘ c\wything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
Keys
Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Trunk
Theft
Theft-Deterrent System
PASS-Key@
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New Vehicle “Break-In’’
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P)
Shifting Out of
PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust 2-34
2-35
2-36
2-37
2-45
2-52
2-57
2-6
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2-63
2-64
2-68
Running
Your Engine Whilc \’OLI.I-C Parked
Windows
Tilt Wheel
Turn Sigl.lal/MultitLInction
Le~tel-
Lamps
Mirrors
.
Storage Compartments
Cellular Telephone
Astroroof (Option)
Universal Transmitter
The Instrument Panel: Your
Information System
2-70 Digital Cluster
(SLS Only)
2-7
1 Analog Cluster (If Equipped)
2-74 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
2-85 Driver Information Center (DIC
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An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash
in the
direction
ot' the turn or
lane change.
Raise or lower the
lever until the m-ow starts to flash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change
is complete. The lever returns when it's released.
If the turn signal. is left on, a warning chime will sound
and the DIC will display TURN SIGNAL ON (after
driving about a mile) to remind you to turn ii off.
Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused
by a burned-out signal bulb.
Other drivers
won.? see the turn signal.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
You will hear a warning chime if you open any door
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 (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.
The DRL system will make
the high-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness when:
0 the ignition is on,
0 the headlamp switch is off and
6 the transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When
DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps (at
reduced brightness) will be
on. No other exterior- lamps
such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on
when the DRL are being used. YGW instsument panel
won't be lit
up either.
When the twilight sent!xL s\s-i:ch is 011 and it's dark
enough outside. the hi@1-ixaE
hea&s (at reduced
intensity)
will turn off and nor:nal low-beam headlamy
operation will occur.
When the t\:..iiight sentinel switch
is on and it's bright enough otltsids.
the regular lamps
will
go off, and the high-beax headlmps at reduced
brightness will
take ovc- for the DRL.
If it's dark enough outside and the twilight sentinel
control is off. a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message
will display on the DIC. This message infotms the driver
that turning
on the exterior lamps is reconmended even
though the
DRE are still illunlinated (it's become dark
enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other
exterior lamps). Turning
on the twilight sentinel, the
headlamp switch or the fog lamp switch will remove
the HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off the
twilight sentinel switch and shift the transaxle into
PARK (P). Placing your vehicle in PARK (P) disables
the DRL.
Ths DRL will stay off until you shift out of
PARK (P).
As with any vehicle. you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when
you need it.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This feature prevents the engine from operating at too
many revolutions per minute (rprn). When the engine’s
rpm 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.
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’ ~OLI
are familiar with this section. you should IWI he
alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there
may bc or is ;: prohlcn;
with one of your vehicle‘s functions. Oftcn pgch and
warning lights work together to let you kno~, ~,hw
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 also has a Driver Information Center that
works along with the warning lights and gages. See
“Driver Information Center” later
in this section.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds 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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When you turn the key
to RUN, this light will
come on briefly to show
that your generator and
battery charging systems
are working.
If this light stays on, you need service and you should
take your Cadillac to the dealer at
once. To save your
battery until you get there,
turn off all accessories.
Your Cadillac’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts.
If one part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop
you. For good braking though, you
need both parts working well.
if the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem.
Have. your brake system inspected right away.
BRAKE
This light should come on
briefly when you turn the
ignition key
to RUN. If it
doesn’t come on then,
have
it fixed so it will be ready to
warn you if there‘s a
problem.