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... 2-1 3-1 4-1 ...Here you want to read. Here the manual tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how service and owner publications. also explains the "SIR" system. This section ...Cadillac running properly and looking good. to get 7It also gives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ProblemsontheRoad ...This section tellsyou what to do if you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 10. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. Index ... 8-1 i # = = -*-\ The 1996 Cadillac DeVille/DeVille...
... 2-1 3-1 4-1 ...Here you want to read. Here the manual tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how service and owner publications. also explains the "SIR" system. This section ...Cadillac running properly and looking good. to get 7It also gives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ProblemsontheRoad ...This section tellsyou what to do if you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 10. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. Index ... 8-1 i # = = -*-\ The 1996 Cadillac DeVille/DeVille...
Owner's Manual
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...200 miles (322km) or so. does not start , wait 3 minutes andtry a run if you follow these guidelines: be unprotected. During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken servicing. If the engine slow for service. service. New Vehicle CLBreak-In'' NOTICE: If the STARTING DISABLED DUE... checked (see Don't drive at this breaking-in the long the engine still does not start with new linings can mean however, your vehicle needs Don't make full-throttle starts. After three minutes,try again. Cadillac dealer for the first500 miles (804 km). key immediately. for 0...
...200 miles (322km) or so. does not start , wait 3 minutes andtry a run if you follow these guidelines: be unprotected. During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken servicing. If the engine slow for service. service. New Vehicle CLBreak-In'' NOTICE: If the STARTING DISABLED DUE... checked (see Don't drive at this breaking-in the long the engine still does not start with new linings can mean however, your vehicle needs Don't make full-throttle starts. After three minutes,try again. Cadillac dealer for the first500 miles (804 km). key immediately. for 0...
Owner's Manual
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... you turn thekey only with your hand. Thisis the only positionin which you inserted the key. RUN (D): is off if your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it toward you... use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is the position for example, is all the way in theLOCK position. But turn thekey hard. LOCK... force itcould break the key or the ignition switch. To get intoACCESSORY, push in motion while the engine (for driving. position locks the This and ignition, steering wheel transaxle. Use OFF if you must...
... you turn thekey only with your hand. Thisis the only positionin which you inserted the key. RUN (D): is off if your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it toward you... use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is the position for example, is all the way in theLOCK position. But turn thekey hard. LOCK... force itcould break the key or the ignition switch. To get intoACCESSORY, push in motion while the engine (for driving. position locks the This and ignition, steering wheel transaxle. Use OFF if you must...
Owner's Manual
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...way floor and holding it there as your Cadillac be used may for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key turned is to om: 0 1. to OFF. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,turn the ignition key to RUN and then back to Your engine won 't start (or starts but then ...feature.To restart when you could be drained much gasoline. Radio PowerWindows Astroroof Power to PARK(P) your engine still won 't start right away, hold your accelerator pedal all the to START. If your Cadillac if is opened. Wait about three seconds a time until your battery. 3. Shiftto PARK (P) only...
...way floor and holding it there as your Cadillac be used may for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key turned is to om: 0 1. to OFF. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,turn the ignition key to RUN and then back to Your engine won 't start (or starts but then ...feature.To restart when you could be drained much gasoline. Radio PowerWindows Astroroof Power to PARK(P) your engine still won 't start right away, hold your accelerator pedal all the to START. If your Cadillac if is opened. Wait about three seconds a time until your battery. 3. Shiftto PARK (P) only...
Owner's Manual
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..., see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. It's the best P: position to use when you have left the to. Don't leave your vehicle whenthe engineis running , the vehicle canmove suddenly. I f you 're on steering column. Automatic Transaxle Operation The automatic transaxle has a shift lever locatedthe on fairly level ground,... alwaysset your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). There are several different positions for the shift lever. engine running unless you have If you start the engine because your vehicle can roll. PARK ( ) This locks the front wheels.
..., see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. It's the best P: position to use when you have left the to. Don't leave your vehicle whenthe engineis running , the vehicle canmove suddenly. I f you 're on steering column. Automatic Transaxle Operation The automatic transaxle has a shift lever locatedthe on fairly level ground,... alwaysset your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). There are several different positions for the shift lever. engine running unless you have If you start the engine because your vehicle can roll. PARK ( ) This locks the front wheels.
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Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you move the shift lever into PARK (P) and...rock your vehicle back forth to to and get out of shift console models.) See "Shifting Out PARK (P)" in the RUN position. Ensure the shift lever fully in the Index for additional information. 2-20 your Shift to REVERSE (R) while your ... Stuck inSand, Mud, Iceor Snow" in PARK (P) range before you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is starting the engine. You have to back up. REVERSE ( ) Use this section. Then you you cannot ease pressure the shift on floor lever ...
Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you move the shift lever into PARK (P) and...rock your vehicle back forth to to and get out of shift console models.) See "Shifting Out PARK (P)" in the RUN position. Ensure the shift lever fully in the Index for additional information. 2-20 your Shift to REVERSE (R) while your ... Stuck inSand, Mud, Iceor Snow" in PARK (P) range before you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is starting the engine. You have to back up. REVERSE ( ) Use this section. Then you you cannot ease pressure the shift on floor lever ...
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... your handor arm is not fully inPARK (P) parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Shifting Into PARK (P) A CAUTION: It can move , even when you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if with the parkingbrake on cancause your rear brakes to overheat. set. To be...
... your handor arm is not fully inPARK (P) parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Shifting Into PARK (P) A CAUTION: It can move , even when you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if with the parkingbrake on cancause your rear brakes to overheat. set. To be...
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...into the PARK (P) 2-26 Don'tleave your of the so pressure from if you leaveit. vou I If you haveto leave your vehiclewith the engine running , could it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly beforeyou leave the driver's seat. Then, see "Shifting ...with the parking brakefirmly set. After set the parking brake then shift and into PARK (P). And, ifyou leave the vehicle with the engine running unless have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight the vehicle may put too...
...into the PARK (P) 2-26 Don'tleave your of the so pressure from if you leaveit. vou I If you haveto leave your vehiclewith the engine running , could it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly beforeyou leave the driver's seat. Then, see "Shifting ...with the parking brakefirmly set. After set the parking brake then shift and into PARK (P). And, ifyou leave the vehicle with the engine running unless have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight the vehicle may put too...
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...monoxide (CO)into yourvehicle evenif the fanswitch is at thehighest setting. Oneplace this can come in a collision. A CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running . Another closed -in the Index.) -- -- 2-28 But if you can causeunconsciousness and death. or Repairs weren't done correctly. ...and Have your vehicle: Drive it only with the engine running . Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road over road debris. Exhaust with CO can happen is coming ...
...monoxide (CO)into yourvehicle evenif the fanswitch is at thehighest setting. Oneplace this can come in a collision. A CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running . Another closed -in the Index.) -- -- 2-28 But if you can causeunconsciousness and death. or Repairs weren't done correctly. ...and Have your vehicle: Drive it only with the engine running . Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road over road debris. Exhaust with CO can happen is coming ...
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... your vehicle if with the the shift lever is running , the vehicle can Don't leave your vehicle whenthe engine is not fully in PARK (P) parking brakefirmly set your parking brake after you move the shift lever to PARK (P). If you've the left engine running unless you are located each window. move. See "Shifting...
... your vehicle if with the the shift lever is running , the vehicle can Don't leave your vehicle whenthe engine is not fully in PARK (P) parking brakefirmly set your parking brake after you move the shift lever to PARK (P). If you've the left engine running unless you are located each window. move. See "Shifting...
Owner's Manual
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...brakes. If the regular brake system warning lightalso on, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Cadillac needs service. if the light Or, If it ready towarn you 're driving, your traction control system and and turn the... there is don't have anti-lock brakes. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't you start $e engine again to turn the ignition off. If the light doesn't come on , or. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the...System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light reset the system. If the light stays on, turn RUN.
...brakes. If the regular brake system warning lightalso on, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Cadillac needs service. if the light Or, If it ready towarn you 're driving, your traction control system and and turn the... there is don't have anti-lock brakes. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't you start $e engine again to turn the ignition off. If the light doesn't come on , or. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the...System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light reset the system. If the light stays on, turn RUN.
Owner's Manual
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...of two ways: Light FIashing -- This light willalso come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is equipped with this light on during a malfunction in correctly diagnosing any problem is also designed to indicate that may not be... apparent, which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. NOTICE: - Light On Steady -- Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Cadillac is not running. SERVICE ENGINE SOON If you it repaired. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may notrun as good and your...
...of two ways: Light FIashing -- This light willalso come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is equipped with this light on during a malfunction in correctly diagnosing any problem is also designed to indicate that may not be... apparent, which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. NOTICE: - Light On Steady -- Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Cadillac is not running. SERVICE ENGINE SOON If you it repaired. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may notrun as good and your...
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Are you low on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following may prevent moresenous damage to run out of your enginemay fuel, not run as efficiently as is still flashing follow the the previous steps, and drive vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service. 2-70...If the Light Is On Steady" following : Did youjust drive througha deep puddleof water? F your electrical system may be able to the lightoff. As your engine starts to your vehicle: e Reduce vehicle speed. Make sure to flash, whenis safeto do so, stop the vehicle. It will usually be If so,...
Are you low on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following may prevent moresenous damage to run out of your enginemay fuel, not run as efficiently as is still flashing follow the the previous steps, and drive vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service. 2-70...If the Light Is On Steady" following : Did youjust drive througha deep puddleof water? F your electrical system may be able to the lightoff. As your engine starts to your vehicle: e Reduce vehicle speed. Make sure to flash, whenis safeto do so, stop the vehicle. It will usually be If so,...
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... the Index). Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic toolsto fix any mechanical or electrical problems that oil isn't flowing through your engine oil pressure. The light goes on oil and you might have developed. When the lightcomes on and stays on, it will require least onefull... if something goes wrong. Poor fuel quality will be detected by the system and cause the light to RUN or STmT. This will cause your key to turn your engine notto run as efficiently as stalling after start your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. That'sa If ...
... the Index). Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic toolsto fix any mechanical or electrical problems that oil isn't flowing through your engine oil pressure. The light goes on oil and you might have developed. When the lightcomes on and stays on, it will require least onefull... if something goes wrong. Poor fuel quality will be detected by the system and cause the light to RUN or STmT. This will cause your key to turn your engine notto run as efficiently as stalling after start your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. That'sa If ...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition is in the DIC. 2-72 If the fuel level is shown. Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is the RUN position. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your enginefrom neglected oil problems can become so hot that it catches fire. If you... do, your engine can be burned. A 'CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is shown. GAL '2 I PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY NOTICE: Damage to your vehicle serviced. If...
... the ignition is in the DIC. 2-72 If the fuel level is shown. Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is the RUN position. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your enginefrom neglected oil problems can become so hot that it catches fire. If you... do, your engine can be burned. A 'CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is shown. GAL '2 I PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY NOTICE: Damage to your vehicle serviced. If...
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...your (1 RESET Pressing this button.The same button also changes other and stoppingyour Cadillac, during a trip for two the hours, minutes and seconds are off, pressing the INFORMATION button will... appear. 2-75 will return to RUN will redisplay. RESET when a non-resettable display appears will INFORMATION: Pressing this button repeatedly will...MPH, OIL the ignition key was turned to zero after 1 999.9 km (1,242 miles). LIFE LEFT, ENGINE RPM, BATTERY VOLTS and If no COOLANT TEMP. Each of the fields for instance, readings (like a ...
...your (1 RESET Pressing this button.The same button also changes other and stoppingyour Cadillac, during a trip for two the hours, minutes and seconds are off, pressing the INFORMATION button will... appear. 2-75 will return to RUN will redisplay. RESET when a non-resettable display appears will INFORMATION: Pressing this button repeatedly will...MPH, OIL the ignition key was turned to zero after 1 999.9 km (1,242 miles). LIFE LEFT, ENGINE RPM, BATTERY VOLTS and If no COOLANT TEMP. Each of the fields for instance, readings (like a ...
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... oil button. T r on , button. Have your vehicle serviced un immediately at your Cadillac dealership. can reduce the charging overload using the by pressing the INFORMATION soon as needed. See "Engine Oil" and "Filter engine is possible appear when it . 10 volts orif the battery has been drained. After an...You can stili recharge battery. the directions in the Index on , have it should go out.If this message appears. Recommendations" in the RUN position to problem. See BATTERY VOLTS LOW 06: This message will not be reset. control onAUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn...
... oil button. T r on , button. Have your vehicle serviced un immediately at your Cadillac dealership. can reduce the charging overload using the by pressing the INFORMATION soon as needed. See "Engine Oil" and "Filter engine is possible appear when it . 10 volts orif the battery has been drained. After an...You can stili recharge battery. the directions in the Index on , have it should go out.If this message appears. Recommendations" in the RUN position to problem. See BATTERY VOLTS LOW 06: This message will not be reset. control onAUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn...
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... wouldn't be sure the vehicles aren't touching each battery. This will avoid batteries. A CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can reach, but be able to You start your radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. clothing and tools away from any ... cables so can injure Keep hands, you don't want. T r off all lamps that aren't needed as well sparks and help save your Cadillac and the bad grounding could cause a ground connection you . Turn off the ignition on each other. In addition,it could damage the electrical systems...
... wouldn't be sure the vehicles aren't touching each battery. This will avoid batteries. A CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can reach, but be able to You start your radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. clothing and tools away from any ... cables so can injure Keep hands, you don't want. T r off all lamps that aren't needed as well sparks and help save your Cadillac and the bad grounding could cause a ground connection you . Turn off the ignition on each other. In addition,it could damage the electrical systems...
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...pressure, and if you turn the coolantsurge tank pressure cap even a little they aren't, your warranty. I NOTICE: Engine damageif you keep running . See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the Index for the cooling system and coolantsurge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have... system, including coolant surge tank If there seems tobe no leak, withthe engine on, check to pressure cap, is overheating, both fans should running. If they can blow out and burn you haven? They are running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service.
...pressure, and if you turn the coolantsurge tank pressure cap even a little they aren't, your warranty. I NOTICE: Engine damageif you keep running . See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the Index for the cooling system and coolantsurge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have... system, including coolant surge tank If there seems tobe no leak, withthe engine on, check to pressure cap, is overheating, both fans should running. If they can blow out and burn you haven? They are running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service.
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...from any underhood electricfan. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, besure to the right get start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. You or others spill could be damaged. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids,and ...plastic or rubber. If you . When you put the cap back on hot engine parts and get type. Be careful not to the right until...
...from any underhood electricfan. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, besure to the right get start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. You or others spill could be damaged. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids,and ...plastic or rubber. If you . When you put the cap back on hot engine parts and get type. Be careful not to the right until...