1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE key battery

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If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the
right front passenger’s
air bag, or the air bag
covering on the driver’s and right front
passenger’s seatback, the bag may not work
properly. You may have to replace the air bag
module in the steering wheel, both the air bag
module and the instrument panel for the right
front passenger’s air bag, or both the air bag
module and seatback for the driver’s and right
front passenger’s side impact air bag.
Do not
open
or break the air bag coverings.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts
of the air bag systems in several places
around your vehicle. Your dealer and the Seville Service
Manual have information about servicing your vehicle
and the air bag systems.
To purchase a service manual,
see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air
bag can still inflate during improper service. You
can be injured if you are
close to an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are
probably part of the air bag systems. Be sure
to
follow proper service procedures, and make sure
the person performing work for you is qualified
to do
so.
The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance.
Rear Seat Passengers
It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!
Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear
seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are
wearing safety belts.
Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown
out
of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others
in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
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With this feature, you can
lock and unlock the doors,
unlock the trunk, open the
fuel door and turn on your
vehicle’s interior lamps
from about
30 feet (9 m)
away using the
RKE
transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
Your
RKE system is intended to be used as a
supplementary vehicle entry device. It is not intended to
replace, but rather should be used in conjunction with, a
door lock key.
It operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. This device complies with
RSS-210 of
Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of
the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
The range of this system is about
30 feet (9 m). At times
you may notice
a decrease in range. This is normal for
any
RKE system. If the transmitter does not work or if
you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the
transmitter
to work, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
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The numbers on the back of the RKE transmitter
correspond
to Driver 1 and Driver 2. See “Memory
Seat and Personalization” in the Index. Remote
confirmation is not operational if any door
is open.
& When you press this symbol to unlock the driver’s
door, the parking lamps on your vehicle will blink twice.
(You can program your vehicle
so the parking lamps will
not flash. For more information on other program options,
see “Remote Confirmation” in the Index.) Pressing it agai\
n
within five seconds will unlock
the other doors. Pressing
this button will also disarm the optional theft-deterrent
system and
turn on the interior lamps at night.
9 When you press this symbol to lock the doors, the
parking lamps will blink once and the horn will chirp once. (You can program your vehicle
so the parking lamps
will not flash andor the horn will not sound. For more
information on other program options, see “Remote
Confirmation” in the Index.)
This also arrns the optional
theft-deterrent system when the ignition is turned
off.
a Press this symbol to open the trunk.
Press this button to open the fuel door.
The
RKE transmitter can also be used to recall the
memory seats for up to two drivers. For more information,
see “Memory Seat and Mirrors”
in the Index.
Resynchronization
Pressing the transmitter buttons numerous times
(approximately
250 times) out of the vehicle’s operating
range may cause the transmitter not
to work. Replacing
the battery and pressing the transmitter buttons out
of
range will also cause the transmitter not to work. If only
the fuel door button works, the transmitter needs to be
resynchronized to the receiver.
Do this by pressing and
holding both the
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the
transmitter for about eight seconds. You must be within
range of the vehicle.
Once the transmitter has been resynchronized, the horn
will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once. The
system should now operate properly. See your dealer for
service if your transmitter still doesn’t work properly.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not
unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only
up to
four transmitters matched to it.
All transmitters must be present when replacement or additional transmitters are being programmed.
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Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
I NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
1. Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring of the
transmitter.
Turn the coin to separate the two halves
of the transmitter.
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Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
-- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
I NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to
PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Starting Your Northstar V8 Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START.
When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
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I NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid
draining your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each
try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging
your starter.
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The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy
lamps and the backlighting to the driver's door switches
and to the ignition key when a door is opened or if you
press the
RKE transmitter unlock button. The
illuminated entry system works with the light sensor and
it must be dark outside in order for the courtesy lamps or
backlighting to turn on. The courtesy lamps turn off
approximately
25 seconds after the last door is closed or
after the ignition key is placed in the
RUN position or if
the
RKE transmitter lock button is pressed.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps
and the interior courtesy lamps come on when any door
is opened and it is dark outside. The rear lamps come
on when a rear door
is opened. Press the button to turn
them on. Press it again to turn them off.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits the dimming of the instrument
panel lights during daylight while the parking lamps are
on. This feature works with the light sensor and is fully
automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside,
the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Backlighting
to the instrument panel will also turn on. If
the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut
off
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
Battery Load Management
The battery load management feature is designed to
monitor the vehicle electrical load and determine when
the battery
is in a heavy discharge condition. During
times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a
higher
R€" setting than normal to make sure the battery
charges. High electrical loads may occur when several
of the following are on: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger, high blower fan, heated seats and engine cooling fans.
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This light will come on when you start your engine, and
it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go
out. This means the system
is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes
on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds 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.
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Charging system Indicator Light
This 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.
If this light stays
on, you need service and you should
take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your
battery until you get there, turn off all accessories.
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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4.7
Adaptive Seat Control
............................ 1-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25
How it Works ................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-22. 2-65
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Air Control. Climate Control Panel
.................. 3-2
Air Filter. Passenger Compartment
.................. 3-9
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 14
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna. Diversity .............................. 3-45
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-68. 4-7
Brakes ...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Anti-Theft. Radio .............................. 3-42
Adding Equipment
to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3 Appearance Care
............................... 6-50
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-52
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-53
Assist Straps
................................... 2-54
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-43
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-42
Audio Systems
................................. 3-11
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-23
Automatic Transaxle
Operation
................................... 2-21
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-19
Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Battery ...................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Not Charging Message ......................... 2-82
Saver Active Message
......................... 2-82
Voltage
Low Message ......................... 2-83
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
Charging System Indicator Light ................. 2-66
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry ............... 2-9
Voltage High Message
......................... 2-83
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