Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV

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126 Starting and driving
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock is electronic and is
engaged when the remote control is withdrawn
from the ignition switch. When the
remote control is inserted into the ignition
switch, the steering wheel lock is disengaged.
A click will be heard when the
steering wheel lock engages or disengages.
If the car is parked with one front wheel
touching the kerb, for example, you may
need to turn the steering wheel slightly
when you insert the remote control to allow
the steering wheel lock to unlock. If you do
not succeed on first attempt you must
remove the remote control before trying
again. Turn the steering wheel and insert
the remote control into the ignition switch.
If the steering wheel lock does not disengage
it will not be possible to turn the remote
control in the ignition switch.
the following message then appears on
the DIC:
Pull out key, turn
steering wheel. Restart.
If there is a fault that may affect the function
of the steering wheel lock, the following
message will be displayed on the DIC:
Steering lock malfunc.
Make a safe stop.
If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while
the remote control is in the ignition switch,
the lock may not engage when the remote
control is removed or it may prevent the car
from being restarted once the engine has
been switched off.
If you have to leave the car, lock the car by
pressing down the lock buttons on the
doors. Lock the front left door from outside
with the traditional key, see page 49. The
car is now locked. If the car has a car alarm,
this will remain inactive.
Starting the engine
WARNING
• When starting the engine:
– Sit down in the driver’s seat.
– Depress the clutch pedal fully. If the
gear lever is not in the neutral position,
the clutch pedal must be fully
depressed or the car will jump forwards
or backwards, which may
cause an accident.
– Never start the car from outside the
vehicle, e.g. through a wound-down
window. This could lead to serious
personal injury.
• Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless,
odourless, noxious gas. Be
aware of the danger of CO - always
open the garage doors before starting
the engine in a garage.
• There is also a danger of CO poisoning
if the exhaust system is leaking.
Air may enter the lubrication system in conjunction
with an oil or oil filter change. This
may also happen if the car is laid up for
some time.
This air can cause the hydraulic tappets to
emit a ticking noise, which can persist for up
to 15 minutes after starting. This is quite
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
It is however advisable not to exceed
3000 rpm before the noise has disappeared.