1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 154

BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH 8: This message shows thatthe electrical charging system is overcharging (more than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded, have the electrical system checked your by dealership. You can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories. Turn on lamps and radio, set the the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on HI, You and turn the rear window defogger on. can monitor battery voltage onthe Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running. ' Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing the is INFORMATION (INFO) button. The normal range 11.5 to 15.5 volts. BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM-108: The circuit in the brake booster vacuum has shorted or is loose when this message appears.Your vehicle maylose power brakes but you will still have use of manual brakes. the is The power brakes will not be affected if the problem caused by a failed sensor. Have your vehicle serviced immediately at your dealership. BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW 6: This message will appear whenthe electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this it message appears immediately after starting, is possible that the generator can recharge the battery. still The battery should recharge and may take a few hours to do so. Consider usingan auxiliary charger to boost the battery after returning home to a final destination. or (Be sureto follow the manufacturer's instructions when recharging the battery.) If this message appears while driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have it checked immediately to determine the cause this problem. To help the of generator rechargethe battery quickly, youcan reduce off the load on the electrical system by turningthe accessories. You can monitor battery voltage on the - CHANGE ENGINEOIL 82: This means that the life of the engineoil has expired andit should be changed within 200 miles (322 km). See "Engine Oil" and "Filter Recommendations'' inthe Maintenance Schedule booklet. After an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator must be reset. For more information, see "How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator" in Index. the CHANGE TRANS FLUID 47: This message will appear whenit is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals. CHECK BRAKE FLUID 3 :This message will 7 display if the ignition is in RUN to inform the driver that the brake fluid levelis low. Check the brake reservoir level and add fluid as needed. Have the brake system - - - 2-83