1996 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 124

Engine Speed Limiter This featureprevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine rpm's are critically high,the fuel supply to the engine is shutoff. When the engine speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to the engine. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just tolet you know they'reworking. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. crages can indicate when there may or is a problem be with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gagesand warning lights work together to let youknow when there's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, orwhen one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairscan be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights andgages. See "Driver Information Center" in the Index. Vehicle Speed Limiter (270 hp) This featureprevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds thatthe tires arenot rated for. When this happens, theengine's fuel supply is shut off. When the vehicle speed slows, thefuel supply will come on again. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warninglights and gages could also save you or others frominjury. 2-65