1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE traction control

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.
If you have Stabilitrak, you may see the STABILITY
ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center. See “Stability Engaged Message” in the Index.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It
is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires
to
slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until
your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a “mirrored surface”
-- and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system
(ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason is that some drivers are likely to
be impaired -- by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
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Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the
road probably have good traction.
However,
if there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll
have a lot less traction or
“grip” and will need to be
very careful. What’s the worst time
for this? “Wet ice.’’ Very cold
snow or ice can be slick and hard to
drive on. But wet
ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the
least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about
freezing
(32 OF; 0 O C) and freezing rain begins to fall.
Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews
can get there.
Whatever the condition
-- smooth ice, packed, blowing
or loose snow
-- drive with caution.
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Keep your traction control system on. It improves your
ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road.
Even though your vehicle has a traction control system,
you’ll want to slow down
and adjust your driving to the
road conditions. See “Traction Control System” in
the Index.
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Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels.
You should
turn your traction control system
off. (See “Traction
Control System” in the Index.) Then shift back and forth
between
REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the
wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal
while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator
pedal when the transaxle is in gear. If that doesn’t get
you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out.
If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
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A CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have
a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It's all right to drive with your compact spare,
though.
It was developed for use on your vehicle.
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving.
A tire and/or wheel could
fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply
tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
(This
applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does
not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or
to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria
("PC) standards.
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course.
For example,, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a
half
(1 1/2) times as' well on the governmefit course
as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction -- AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
1 conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor
I traction performance.
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heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
,established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
1 Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, 'or peak
traction characteristics.
Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse
INT LPS
Usage
Trunk Lamp, Courtesy Lamps, Front
Vanity Lamps, Glove Box Lamp,
Garage Door Opener, Courtesy
Lamp Relay, Front Reading Lamps,
Rear Vanity Lamps and Reading
Lamps (DeVille Concours/d'Elegance Only)
CIG LTRl Front and Rear Cigarette Lighters
(Full Console Only)
CIG LTR
2 Right and Left Rear Cigarette
Lighters
L HDLP LO Left Low-Beam Headlamp
R HDLP LO Right Low-Beam Headlamp
L HDLP HI Left High-Beam Headlamp
R HDLP HI
Right High-Beam Headlamp
FOG Right and Left Front Fog Lamp
Relay (DeVille Concours Only), Fog
Lamp Relay (DeVille Concours
Only), Right and Left Fog Lamps
(DeVille Concours Only) HDLPS
HAZARD
STOP
MIRROR
DRL Headlamp Relay, High/Low Beam
Control Relay, Right and Left
Low/High Beam Fuses
Electronic Flasher Module,
Turn/Hazard Switch, Right and Left
Front
Turn Lamps, Right and Left
Rear Turn Lamps, Right and Left
Repeater Lamps (Export), Cluster
Stoplamp Switch, Turn Hazard
Switch, ABS Controller, Stepper
Motor Cruise Control, Right and Left
Rear Stoplamps (Export), Right and
Left Rear
Turn Lamps
Inadvertent Power Relay, Left Outside Rearview Mirror Switch,
ALDL, Memory Mirror Module
Dimmer Switch, Cluster
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
Relay, Left and Right Low Beam
in
DIU Mode, DRL Resistor
IGN
0 (ENG)* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS)/Traction Control System
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Courtesy
.................................... 2-46
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Maps
....................................... 2-47
OnReminder
................................ 2-43
Panel
....................................... 2-46
Underhood
.................................. 6-11
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-45
Lighter
....................................... 2-55
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1.23. 2.68
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.71. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-69
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-69
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-72
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Oil Pressure ................................. 2-76
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-70
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.7. 2.68
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-73
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2.72. 4.9
Loading
Your Vehicle ........................... 4-29
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-6
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Door
........................................ 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Locks
......................................... 2-4 Programmable Automatic Door
.............. 2.5. 2.91
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Tmnk Release ................................ 2-11
Lock/Unlock Confirmation
....................... 2-92
Low-Refrigerant NC Off Message
................. 2-86
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
Magnasteer
N ............................... -4- 10
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-67
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-55
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ...................... 2-73
MapLamps
................................... 2-47
MapPocket
................................... 2-54
Matching Transmitters To Your Vehicle
.............. 2-8
MaxiFusesRelay Center
......................... 6-58
Memory and Personalization Features
............... 2-90
Memory Seat and Mirrors
......................... 1-3
Methanol ...................................... 6-4
Mirrors Convex Outside
.............................. 2-53
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview
......... 2-52
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
......... 2.48. 2.49
Memory Seat and Mirrors
....................... 1-3
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-52
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-56
MMT
......................................... 6-4
ModelReference
11
Monitored Systems OK Message ................... 2-86
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.................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-4 1
Temperature ................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-46
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-46
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-47
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-44
Top Speed Fuel Off Message
...................... 2-88
Top Strap
..................................... 1-42
Torque Lock
................................... 2-30
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5 -3 1, 6-66
Towing a Trailer
.................................. 4-3 1
Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Traction Control System
................................ 4-9
Control System Warning Light
.............. 2-72, 4-9
EngagedMessage
............................. 2-89
OffMessage
................................. 2-89
ReadyMessage
.............................. 2-89
SuspendedMessage
........................... 2-89
Brakes
..................................... 4-35
DrivingonGrades
............................ 4-37
Hitches
...................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-38
Trailer
Drivingwith
................................. 4-36 Safety Chains
................................ 4-35
Tongue Weight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-34
Towing
..................................... 4-31
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
Weight
..................................... 4-33
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-36
Trans Fluid Reset Message
....................... 2-89
Transaxle Fluid Automatic
................................... 6-18
Transmission Hot Message
....................... 2-89
Transmitter. Universal
........................... 2-59
Transmitters. Remote Keyless Entry
................. 2-7
Transportation. Gold Key Courtesy
.................. 7-8
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-66
TrUnk Automatic Pull-Down Feature
................... 2-13
Lock Release
................................ 2-11
OpenMessage
............................... 2-89
Storage System
............................... 2-11
Trunk Mounted CD Changer ...................... 3-32
TTYUsers
..................................... 7-4
Turn and Lane Change Signals
.................... 2-35
Turn Signal On Chime ...................... 2-35. 2-89
Turn Signal On Message ......................... 2-89
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
................... 2-35
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-37
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-44
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