Cadillac 1998 Seville Owner's Manual page 144

BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
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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. T u r n 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
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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
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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
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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
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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 "Brak
System Warning Light" in the Index.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
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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
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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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