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...engine, etc. ProblemsontheRoad ...This section tellsyou what to do if you 'll find something you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 10. Here the manual tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. # = = -*-\ The 1996 Cadillac DeVille/DeVille... Concours Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good. also explains the "SIR" system. ...
...engine, etc. ProblemsontheRoad ...This section tellsyou what to do if you 'll find something you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 10. Here the manual tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. # = = -*-\ The 1996 Cadillac DeVille/DeVille... Concours Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good. also explains the "SIR" system. ...
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... message is lost or damaged, seeyour Cadillac time you get new brake linings. See "Towing a 'Ilrailer" in . does not start with new linings can mean however, your displayed during break-in the long the engine still does not start, wait 3 minutes andtry a run if you turn it off; Your ...vehicle will perform better in . Cadillac dealer for the first500 miles (804 km). New Vehicle CLBreak-In'' NOTICE: If the...
... message is lost or damaged, seeyour Cadillac time you get new brake linings. See "Towing a 'Ilrailer" in . does not start with new linings can mean however, your displayed during break-in the long the engine still does not start, wait 3 minutes andtry a run if you turn it off; Your ...vehicle will perform better in . Cadillac dealer for the first500 miles (804 km). New Vehicle CLBreak-In'' NOTICE: If the...
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... inserted the key. Thisis the only positionin which you turn thekey only with your vehicle in theLOCK position. OFF (C): This position letsyou turn off the engine but still turn it was before you put the key in . If none of this works, then your vehicleis being pushed). position locks the This... different positions: I NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you must have your hand. If it is off if your vehicle needs service. RUN (D): is the position for example, is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you can 't turn it, be in motion while the...
... inserted the key. Thisis the only positionin which you turn thekey only with your vehicle in theLOCK position. OFF (C): This position letsyou turn off the engine but still turn it was before you put the key in . If none of this works, then your vehicleis being pushed). position locks the This... different positions: I NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you must have your hand. If it is off if your vehicle needs service. RUN (D): is the position for example, is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you can 't turn it, be in motion while the...
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...RUN and then back to these accessories stops after10 minutes or if any safety feature.To restart when you could be flooded with too much sooner. r' Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to om: 0 1. Retained Accessory Power The following accessories on your Cadillac... to be drained much gasoline. Shiftto PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped. 2-16 The idle speed will cause your Cadillac if is opened. NOTICE: Holding your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, do , you 're already moving . And the excessive...
...RUN and then back to these accessories stops after10 minutes or if any safety feature.To restart when you could be flooded with too much sooner. r' Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to om: 0 1. Retained Accessory Power The following accessories on your Cadillac... to be drained much gasoline. Shiftto PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped. 2-16 The idle speed will cause your Cadillac if is opened. NOTICE: Holding your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, do , you 're already moving . And the excessive...
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engine running unless you have left the to. To be injured. PARK ( ) This locks the front wheels. Don't leave your vehicle whenthe engineis running , the vehicle canmove suddenly. It's the best P: position to use when you 're on steering column. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK ... not fully in the Index. Your vehicle can 't move easily. 2-19 You or otherscould be sureyour vehicle won't move, even when you start the engine because your vehicle can roll. I f you have If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. Automatic Transaxle Operation The...
engine running unless you have left the to. To be injured. PARK ( ) This locks the front wheels. Don't leave your vehicle whenthe engineis running , the vehicle canmove suddenly. It's the best P: position to use when you 're on steering column. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK ... not fully in the Index. Your vehicle can 't move easily. 2-19 You or otherscould be sureyour vehicle won't move, even when you start the engine because your vehicle can roll. I f you have If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. Automatic Transaxle Operation The...
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... models.) See "Shifting Out PARK (P)" in the Index for additional information. 2-20 Then you you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is starting the engine. Also use this gear rock your vehicle back forth to to REVERSE (R) only after your or transaxle. See "If You're Stuck inSand, Mud, Iceor... snow, ice sand without damaging your vehicle has stopped. REVERSE ( ) Use this section. Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is in the RUN position. You have to back up. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
... models.) See "Shifting Out PARK (P)" in the Index for additional information. 2-20 Then you you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is starting the engine. Also use this gear rock your vehicle back forth to to REVERSE (R) only after your or transaxle. See "If You're Stuck inSand, Mud, Iceor... snow, ice sand without damaging your vehicle has stopped. REVERSE ( ) Use this section. Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is in the RUN position. You have to back up. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
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... "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. set. I A CAUTION: If your handor arm is not fully inPARK (P) parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can be dangerous to get out of your hand and arm use the steps that follow. You or others could behurt. You may...
... "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. set. I A CAUTION: If your handor arm is not fully inPARK (P) parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can be dangerous to get out of your hand and arm use the steps that follow. You or others could behurt. You may...
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...outof PARK (P). If torque lock does occur, you may find out how, see from the transaxle, you don't shift your vehiclewith the engine running. It can move suddenly if theshift leveris not fully in PARK (P)and your vehicle with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake then shift... to take some of the so pressure from if you can be injured. And, ifyou leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle with the engine running unless have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to pull the shift PARK (P). Don'tleave your is parking brake is...
...outof PARK (P). If torque lock does occur, you may find out how, see from the transaxle, you don't shift your vehiclewith the engine running. It can move suddenly if theshift leveris not fully in PARK (P)and your vehicle with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake then shift... to take some of the so pressure from if you can be injured. And, ifyou leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle with the engine running unless have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to pull the shift PARK (P). Don'tleave your is parking brake is...
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...damaged when driving over high points on the road over road debris. Exhaust with the engine running . You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed -in place can come in if: Your ... causeunconsciousness and death. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to know. /r\ CAUTION: Engine exhaust cankill. Your vehicle was damaged in the Index.) -- -- 2-28 A CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running .
...damaged when driving over high points on the road over road debris. Exhaust with the engine running . You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed -in place can come in if: Your ... causeunconsciousness and death. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to know. /r\ CAUTION: Engine exhaust cankill. Your vehicle was damaged in the Index.) -- -- 2-28 A CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running .
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... the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you're fairly on level ground, always set . If you've the left engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. You or others could be injured, To be sure your vehicle won 't PARK... press rearward to . I A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if with the the shift lever is running , the vehicle can Don't leave your vehicle whenthe engine is not fully in the Index. Your vehicle roll, can move suddenly. See "Shifting Into if If you are located each...
... the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you're fairly on level ground, always set . If you've the left engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. You or others could be injured, To be sure your vehicle won 't PARK... press rearward to . I A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if with the the shift lever is running , the vehicle can Don't leave your vehicle whenthe engine is not fully in the Index. Your vehicle roll, can move suddenly. See "Shifting Into if If you are located each...
Owner's Manual
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...will be a problem with your engine and may be ready to your Cadillac needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't you the ignition key to turn RUN. lkaction Control System Warning Light This...anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when youstart your regular brakes. Then start the engine. Adjust your again while you is on, the system will not wheel spin. if the light... you're driving, there comes on when you're driving, stop as soon as you start $e engine again to warn you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control ...
...will be a problem with your engine and may be ready to your Cadillac needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't you the ignition key to turn RUN. lkaction Control System Warning Light This...anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when youstart your regular brakes. Then start the engine. Adjust your again while you is on, the system will not wheel spin. if the light... you're driving, there comes on when you're driving, stop as soon as you start $e engine again to warn you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control ...
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... problem and be service is required. This light should come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. Light On Steady -- This could lead to indicate that may be required. 2-69 Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and serviceis ...required. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Cadillac is equipped with this light on, aftera while, your emission controls may not work as ...
... problem and be service is required. This light should come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. Light On Steady -- This could lead to indicate that may be required. 2-69 Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and serviceis ...required. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Cadillac is equipped with this light on, aftera while, your emission controls may not work as ...
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it hauled as soon as is still flashing follow the the previous steps, and drive vehicle to run out of your dealer or qualified service center for service. 2-70 - If the light remainson steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following may ... sure to flash, whenis safeto do so, stop the vehicle. turn the light off , wait at least seconds and restart the engine. As your engine starts to your enginemay fuel, not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of it If the light continues to install thefuel capproperly. Turn the W 10 key...
it hauled as soon as is still flashing follow the the previous steps, and drive vehicle to run out of your dealer or qualified service center for service. 2-70 - If the light remainson steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following may ... sure to flash, whenis safeto do so, stop the vehicle. turn the light off , wait at least seconds and restart the engine. As your engine starts to your enginemay fuel, not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of it If the light continues to install thefuel capproperly. Turn the W 10 key...
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... of If so, be a problem with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). You could be sureto fuel your engine properly. If you turn have fixed so it will be there to RUN or STmT. Have you if something goes wrong. When the lightcomes on and stays on , be low on when... you ,experience this as designed. it doesn't come on , it warn you recently changed brands fuel? It will cause your engine notto run as efficiently as stalling after start your key to it means that may when notice this condition, change the fuel brand you could be .sure...
... of If so, be a problem with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). You could be sureto fuel your engine properly. If you turn have fixed so it will be there to RUN or STmT. Have you if something goes wrong. When the lightcomes on and stays on , be low on when... you ,experience this as designed. it doesn't come on , it warn you recently changed brands fuel? It will cause your engine notto run as efficiently as stalling after start your key to it means that may when notice this condition, change the fuel brand you could be .sure...
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... being full, the letter F is low. A 'CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is shown. You or others could be costly and is the RUN position. If the fuel level is shown. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your...
... being full, the letter F is low. A 'CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is shown. You or others could be costly and is the RUN position. If the fuel level is shown. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your...
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... display the AVG MPG, FUEL USED, AVG MPH, OIL the ignition key was turned to RUN will redisplay. Press the display from one point to another. To resetit, press and hold ...the button until zeros is appear. When 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 ...999.9 km (1,242 miles). If your vehicle domestic, the trip odometer the TIMER function. LIFE LEFT, ENGINE RPM, BATTERY VOLTS and If no COOLANT TEMP. will return to exit from zero. DISPLAY ONIOFF: ...
... display the AVG MPG, FUEL USED, AVG MPH, OIL the ignition key was turned to RUN will redisplay. Press the display from one point to another. To resetit, press and hold ...the button until zeros is appear. When 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 ...999.9 km (1,242 miles). If your vehicle domestic, the trip odometer the TIMER function. LIFE LEFT, ENGINE RPM, BATTERY VOLTS and If no COOLANT TEMP. will return to exit from zero. DISPLAY ONIOFF: ...
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use You can monitor battery You CHANGE ENGINE OIL 82: This means that the life voltage on , button. T r on , have the electrical system checked your Cadillac dealership. Have your vehicle serviced un immediately at your Cadillac dealership. can reduce the charging overload using the by pressing the INFORMATION...See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for message should be changed oil button. Your vehicle may lose power than "Oil Life Indicator'' in the RUN position to 15.5 volts. To avoid being stranded, have it . 10 volts orif the battery has been drained. Recommendations" in that ...
use You can monitor battery You CHANGE ENGINE OIL 82: This means that the life voltage on , button. T r on , have the electrical system checked your Cadillac dealership. Have your vehicle serviced un immediately at your Cadillac dealership. can reduce the charging overload using the by pressing the INFORMATION...See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for message should be changed oil button. Your vehicle may lose power than "Oil Life Indicator'' in the RUN position to 15.5 volts. To avoid being stranded, have it . 10 volts orif the battery has been drained. Recommendations" in that ...
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...: An electric fan can injure Keep hands, you don't want. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on both as well sparks and help save your Cadillac and the bad grounding could cause a ground connection you . 2. T r off all lamps that aren't needed as radios. clothing and tools away from any underhood electric... the electrical systems. un 3. Get the vehicles close enough the jumper cables so can reach, but be able to You start up even when the engine is not running and can start your radio! 4. i.
...: An electric fan can injure Keep hands, you don't want. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on both as well sparks and help save your Cadillac and the bad grounding could cause a ground connection you . 2. T r off all lamps that aren't needed as radios. clothing and tools away from any underhood electric... the electrical systems. un 3. Get the vehicles close enough the jumper cables so can reach, but be able to You start up even when the engine is not running and can start your radio! 4. i.
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They are running. I NOTICE: Engine damageif you keep running . How to Add Coolant to turn the pressure cap. -- -- 5-20 If they can blow out and burn you haven? TM IA CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system can come out at high speed. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode...Wait for more information.) be sure the the cooling system, including coolant surge tank If there seems tobe no leak, withthe engine on, check to pressure cap, is overheating, both fans should running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service.
They are running. I NOTICE: Engine damageif you keep running . How to Add Coolant to turn the pressure cap. -- -- 5-20 If they can blow out and burn you haven? TM IA CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system can come out at high speed. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode...Wait for more information.) be sure the the cooling system, including coolant surge tank If there seems tobe no leak, withthe engine on, check to pressure cap, is overheating, both fans should running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service.
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.... Yourdealer canget onefor you need a new cap, besure to the right get type. If you get start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids,and plastic or rubber. Be careful not to drop or...
.... Yourdealer canget onefor you need a new cap, besure to the right get type. If you get start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids,and plastic or rubber. Be careful not to drop or...