1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE brake sensor

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while
your engine
is “racing” (running at high speed) is
dangerous. Unless your foot
is firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or
objects. Don’t shift out of
PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N) while your engine is racing.
OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving.
If you need more power for passing, and you’re:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
0 Going about 35 mph (55 M) or more, push the
accelerator
all the way down.
The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and
have more power.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or
if it doesn’t seem to shift gears as you accelerate,
something may be wrong with
a transaxle system
sensor.
If you drive very far that way, your
vehicle can be damaged.
So if this happens, have
your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you
can use
SECOND (2) when you are driving less
than
35 mph (55 km/h) and OVERDRIVE (@)
for higher speeds.
Note that if the traction control switch is off, your
vehicle will not
go into FIRST (1) gear and the vehicle
will accelerate from stop more slowly.
This can help in
deep snow or mud conditions. When the traction control
is turned off, a message will be lit on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal
driving, however,
it offers more power and lower fuel
economy than OVERDRIVE
(a).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH - 8: This message shows
that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more
than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded, have the electrical
system checked by your dealership.
You can reduce the
charging overload by using the accessories.
Turn on the
lamps and radio, set the climate control on
AUTO and the
fan speed on
HI, and turn the rear window defogger on.
You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing
the
INFiO button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts
when the engine is running.
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW - 6: This message will
appear when the electrical system is charging less than
9 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 while driving but may take a few hours
to do
so. Consider using an auxiliary charger (be sure to
follow the manufacturer’s instructions) to boost the
battery after returning home or to a final destination. 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 by turning
off the
accessories.
You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC
by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is 11.5
to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE BRAKE PADS - 125: This message is used
to notify you that the brake pads may have worn down.
A sensor is connected to the brake pads and is triggered
when they wear to a certain point. Have the front and
rear brakes serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
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 - 37: This message will
display if the ignition is in
ON to inform the driver that
the brake fluid level is low. Have the brake system
serviced by a technician as soon as possible. See “Brake
System Warning Light” in the Index.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 2: This message will
appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have
the cooling system serviced by a technician as soon
as possible.
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 Oil Life Indicator must
be reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index
on how to
reset
it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brake Wear
Your vehicle 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).
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A CAUTION:
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.
Your vehicle also has electronic wear sensors that let you
know when the brake pads are significantly worn and new
pads are needed. The
CHANGE BRAKE PADS message
will be displayed on the Driver
Information Center when
the brake pads are worn and need
to be replaced. (See
“Change Brake Pads Message” in the Index.)
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I A CAUTION:
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The CHANGE BRAKE PADS message or the
high-pitched warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When the
CHANGE BRAKE PADS
message comes on and stays on, have your
vehicle serviced.
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Ignition Positions
............................... 2- 18
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-45
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
.................... 2-54
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-42
Brightness Control
............................ 2-44
Cleaning the Top
............................. 6-52
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-44
Interior Lamp Switch
.......................... 2-44
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-60
Clusters
.................................... 2-62
Jack, Tire
.................................... 5-27
Keyless Entry System, Remote
.................... 2-7
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Interior Lamp Switch
.......................... 2-44
Panel
....................................... 2-44 Magnasteer ................................ 4-10
Underhood
.................................. 6- 11 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-68
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6 Maintenance, Underbody ......................... 6-56
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-27 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-38
Left Rear Door Ajar Message ..................... 2-85 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 2-70
Light Sensor, Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-42 Map Pocket ................................... 2-51
Lighter ....................................... 2-53 Matching Transmitters To Your Vehicle .............. 2-8
Lamps
Interior
..................................... 2-44
8-6
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.22. 2.65
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.68. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-67
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-66
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-69
FogLamp
................................... 2-73
Oil Pressure
................................. 2-72
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-67
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7, 2-65
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-70
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-6
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-6
Programmable Automatic Door
................... 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Trunk Release
................................ 2-11
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-2
Interior ..................................... 2-44
Security
.................................... 2-73
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-68, 4-9
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Door
........................................ 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
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