Cadillac 1996 DeVille Owner's Manual page 77

key immediately. See your Cadillac dealer or a
locksmith for key service.
If the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT
SYSTEM, REMOVE IGNITION KEY and WAIT
3 MINUTES messages are displayed, the key should
be cleaned and dried. After three minutes, try again.
A START CAR message will appear at this time. If
the engine still does not start, wait 3 minutes and try a
duplicate key. At this time, fuses should be checked (see
"Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). If the engine
does not start with the duplicate key, your vehicle needs
service. See your Cadillac dealer for service.
If the THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM message is
displayed during vehicle operation, your vehicle needs
servicing. Your vehicle will restart if you turn it off;
however, your vehicle may be unprotected. See your
Cadillac dealer for service.
If an ignition key is lost
or damaged, see your Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith
to
have a new key made.
New Vehicle CLBreak-In''
NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn't need an elaborate
"break-in." But it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
Don't drive at any one speed
--
fast or
slow
--
for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don't make full-throttle
starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren't yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
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Don't tow
a
trailer during break-in. See
"Towing
a 'Ilrailer" in the Index for more
information.
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Avoid making hard stops for the
first
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