1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE check engine light

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Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules.
The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same
speed most
of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or
too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At
the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the
freeway.
If you have a clear view of the freeway as you
drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to
check traffic. Try
to determine where you expect to
blend with the flow.
Try to merge into the gap at close to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check
your mirrors and glance over your shoulder
as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
Once you
are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay
in the right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before
you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your
“blind” spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect
to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well
in advance. If you miss your exit, do not,
under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to
the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.

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Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered
by
your warranty.
Trying to
start your vehicle by pushing or pulling
it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
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2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’,t be able
to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter.
Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well
as radios. This
will avoid sparks and help save both
batteries. In addition, it could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find
the positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on
each battery.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
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If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
A CAUTION:
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An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
5-4

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The surge tank is located next to the engine block on the
passenger's side of the engine.
The cooling system is under a lot of pressure when it is
hot.
If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message
appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you
will need to add coolant.
l'brning the surge tank pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow
out and burn you badly.
Never turn
the surge tank pressure cap -- even a
little
-- when the engine and radiator are hot.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be
at the
FULL COLD mark, which is 2.5 inches (6.4 cm)
below the base
of the fill neck. Use a flashlight as
necessary to
see into the tank.
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If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message comes on,
it means you're low on engine coolant.
For more information, see "Check Coolant Level"
message in the Index.

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Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Not Charging Message
......................... 2-82
Volts High Message
........................... 2-83
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-83
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
Battery Saver ............................. 2-46. 2-48
Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-46
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-48
BBB Auto Line
................................ 7- 11
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................. 7- 11
Blizzard
...................................... 4-27
Brake Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-9
Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Parking ..................................... 2-26
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-3 1
System Warning Light
......................... 2-69
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-31
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-83
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking ........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2-18 Brightness Control
.............................. 2-46
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-32
BTSI
......................................... 2-31
Capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-66
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.32.4.28. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.16.3.19. 3.28
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-39
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-56
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-54
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-29
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-5
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Change Engine Oil Message
...................... 2-83
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-83
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-24
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-69
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-83
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-84
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-84
Check Gas Cap Message
......................... 2-84
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-84
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-84
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-53
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-55
Cassette Tape Player Errors
............. 3.16.3.20.
3-28
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-35
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-48
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Misfire. Ease
Off Gas Pedal Message ............. 2-85
Overheated. Stop Engine Message
................ 2-85
Overheating
................................. 5-15
PowerReduced
.............................. 2-85
Running While Parked
.................... 2.32. 4.28
Specifications
................................ 6-66
Starting Your
................................ 2-20
Engine Hot
. A/C Off Message .................... 2-85
Engineoil
.................................... 6-11
Adding
..................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6- 14
Used
....................................... 6-15
What Kind
of Oil to Use ....................... 6-13
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Stop Engine Message
.......................... 2-85
Engine Speed Limiter
............................ 2-67
EnglisMetric Display
.......................... 2-66
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
........................... 2.32. 4.28
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-34
Exterior Lighting
............................... 2- 10
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .................... 2-46
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-50
Fan Button
................................. 3.2. 3.6
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Finish Care
.................................... 6-53
Finish Damage
................................. 6-55 First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-36
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-24
FloorMats
.................................... 2-57
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-66
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
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Front Storage Armrest ........................... 2-54
Front Towing
.............................. 5-9. 5-11
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-5
Data Panel
.................................. 2-78
DoorRelease
................................. 6-6
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-77
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Level Low Message
........................... 2-85
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-60
Gages
FogLamps
.................................... 2-44
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Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-34
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-73
Fuel
....................................... 2-77
Tachometer
.................................. 2-67
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-23
GloveBox
.................................... 2-54
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8