1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE Owners Manual

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Traction Control System Warning Light
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 vehicle 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 don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem with
your regular brakes. See “Brake System
Warning Light” in the Index.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
TRACTION
CONTROL
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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:
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the traction control system is affected by an
engine-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.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
This light tells you that the
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
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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. In the section
“Problems on the Road,” this manual explains what to
do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
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SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
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Your
vehicle is equipped with a computer which
monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD 11 (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to
assure that emissions
are at acceptable levels for the
life
of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. The
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is
required. Malfunctions often will
be indicated by the
system before any problem is apparent.
This may prevent
more serious damage to your vehicle.
This system is also
designed to assist your service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.
I NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while, your emission controls may not
work as well, your fuel economy may not be as
good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered by your warranty.
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not
running.
If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.
This light will also come on during a malfunction in one
of two ways:
Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected.
A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service may be required.
Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.

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The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
0 Reducing vehicle speed.
0 Avoiding hard accelerations.
0 Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If
so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install
the cap. The diagnostic system can determine
if the fuel
cap has been left
off or improperly installed. A loose or
missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly
installed should turn the light off.
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If
the Light
Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to
do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key
off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the
engine.
If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light
Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing,
follow
the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your
dealer or qualified service center for service. If
so, your electrical system may be wet.
The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries out.
A few driving trips should turn the light off.
Are you low on fuel?
As your engine starts to run out
of fuel, your engine may
not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of
air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The
system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this
condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It
will take a few driving trips to turn the light off.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel?

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see
“Fuel”
in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your
engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
You may
notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you
put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.)
This will be detected by the system and cause the light
to turn on.
If you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one
full tank
of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,
have your dealer or qualified service center check the
vehicle.
Your dealer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical
or electrical
problems that may have developed.
Oil Pressure Light
This light tells you if there
could be a problem with
your engine oil pressure.
The light goes on when you turn your key to
ON or
START. It goes
off once you start your engine. That’s a
check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come on,
be sure to have it fixed
so it will be there to warn you if
something goes wrong.
When the light
comes on and stuys on, it means
that oil isn’t flowing through your engine properly.
You
could be low on oil and you might have some other
system problem.
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Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and
is not covered by
your warranty.
Security Light
SECURITY
For information regarding this light, see
“Theft-Deterrent System”
in the Index.
Fog Lamp Light (STS Only)
This light will come on
when the fog lamp button
is pressed. For more
information about the fog
lamps, see “Fog
Lamps” in
the Index.
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This is a telltale that comes on whenever the parking
lamps are on,
so that you know your lights are on.
Cruise Control Light
CRUISE
This light comes on
whenever
you set your
vehicle’s cruise control.
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FUEL
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The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in
the tank. It works only when the ignition is in ON.
Here are a few concerns some owners have had about
the fuel gage.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine All of these situations are normal and do not indicate
that anything is wrong.
0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the
gage reads
F.
0 The gage may change when you turn, stop quickly or
accelerate quickly.
GAL FUEL USED on the Driver Information Center
does not correspond exactly to the amount
of fuel
remaining as shown on the fuel gage.
Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension (CVRSS)
The CVRSS automatically adjusts the ride of your
vehicle. Automatic ride control
is achieved through a
computer used to control and monitor the suspension
system. The controller receives input from various
sensors to determine the proper system response. If
the
controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC
will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message.
If this message appears, have your vehicle serviced at
your dealership.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
This display gives you the status of many of your
vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver
personalization features and warninghtatus messages.
Memory and Personalization Features
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have memory personalization.
Memory settings that have been previously programmed (HVAC settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting
choices, remote confirmation choices, seat positions,
column positions,
mirror and programmable automatic
door lock choices) can be recalled by pressing the
unlock button on the
RKE transmitter or by placing the
key
in your vehicle’s ignition.
To begin programming, the ignition must be in ON, your
vehicle in PARK
(P), and if your vehicle has memory,
press the appropriate memory button
“1” or “2”, located
on the driver’s door panel, prior to programming. Press
the
INFO button one or more times until the FEATURE
PROGRAMMING prompt appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. Press the
ON/OFF
button to enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING. To exit,
press the INFO
RESET button.
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