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Summary of Contents for 1994 Seville

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Page 2: ...PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP Caddlac tor Car Co Detroit Mich THISTEXT APPEAREDAS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST 1JANUARY 2ND IN THEYEAR 191s 7 COPYRIGHT CADILWC MOTOR CAR DIVISION...

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Page 4: ...illac twice first in 1908for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again in1912 for introducing the elec tric self starter electric lighting and ignition system Cadillac is the only Americ...

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Page 6: ...ents ever written and was published following the introduction of the first produc tion V8 engine The V8 was stan dard in all 1915 model Cadillacs Many Cadillac firsts havefol lowed over the years inc...

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Page 8: ...the Eldorado Brougham featured ad vances such as air suspension mem ory seat automatic electric door locks transistor radio a brushed stainless steel roof and low profile tires introduced in 1953 was...

Page 9: ...ck technical configuration was selected as the pace car for the 76th Indianap olis 500 The demanding pace car performance and handling require ments were met because of such advances as the Northstar...

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Page 12: ...ort Controls and Audio System5 153 w This section tellsyou howto adjust the ventilation ana comfort controls and how to operate your sound system Section 4 Your Driving and the Road 1 7 3 w Here you l...

Page 13: ...tre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario LST 1C7 This literature includesthe latest informationat the time it wasprinted We reserve the right to make cha...

Page 14: ...l that s in the manual andthe page number where you ll find it SAFETY W M I N G S A N DSXMBOLS You willfind a number of safety cautionsin this book We use a box with gray backgroundand the word CAUTIO...

Page 15: ...is damagewould not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly Butthe noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid the damage Whenyou read other manuals you might see CAUTIONand NOTICE warnings...

Page 16: ...bols are used on an original battery A m CAUTION POSSIELE lNJURY I I PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING I AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES I COULD BATTERY ACID These symbols are important foryou and your passengers when...

Page 17: ...TURN SIGNALS MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH A 50 I FOG LAMPS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM These symbols are on some of your controls 0 0 e I WINDSHIELD WASHER I 1 b 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER 81WASHER WINDSHIEL...

Page 18: ...I I BRAKE I I RADIATOR COOLANT I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I CHARGING EB H ANTILOCK BRAKE I I ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE Here are some other symbolsyou may see u RADIOSELECTOR I I RADIO VOLUME AIR CONDI...

Page 19: ...you should not dowith safety belts SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS This section tellsyou about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining front seatbacks lumbar adjustments heated seats and head re...

Page 20: ...ch inthe direction of the arrows to move the rear portion of the cushionup or down 0 Move the whole switchin the direction of both arrows to move the seat up or down a Move the switch forward or backw...

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Page 22: ...ls Use the power seat control first to get the properposition Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment The Lumbar control switch islocated on the outboardside of each of the front seats 0 Move the swit...

Page 23: ...oximates body temperature On colder days the HI settingheats theseatsto an even highertemperature To prevent uncomfortable overheatingof the seats the heating elements are thermostatically regulated t...

Page 24: ...n reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash The head restraints tilt forward andrearward also SAFETYBELTS THEY REFOREKIERYONE This part of the manual tellsyou how to use safetybelts properly It a...

Page 25: ...have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes canbe so seriousthat even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of th...

Page 26: ...3 1 why Safety Belts Work When you ride inor on anything you go as fast as it goes 13...

Page 27: ...For example if the bike is going 10mph 16 km h so is the child When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going 1 Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seatonwheels...

Page 28: ...1 Put someone on it I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop I 15...

Page 29: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield orthe instrument panel c...

Page 30: ...nga safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can easily unbucklea safetybelt even if you re upside down And your chance of being consciousduring and after an acci...

Page 31: ...ou re inan accident even one thatisn t yourfault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidentsoccur wit...

Page 32: ...there aredifferent rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your Cadillac see the section after this one called Children Follow those rules for everyone sprotection First you...

Page 33: ...Lawshoulder Belt I The driver hasa lap shoulderbelt Here s howto wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index soyou can situp straight 20...

Page 34: ...late into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on thelatch plate to make sure it issecure If the belt isn t long enough see SafetyBelt Extender at the end of this section Make sure therelease button on...

Page 35: ...ic bones And you dbe less likelyto slide under thelap belt If you slid under it the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over...

Page 36: ...move it up or down squeezethe release handle When you release the handle try to move it down alittle to make sure it has locked into position You can move the adjuster up from a lower positionby push...

Page 37: ...tionedon your shoulder away from yourface and neck To help you find a height that is rightfor you followthese guidelines For atall person Use the upper orupper middleposition Use a position somewhere...

Page 38: ...ville has a shoulder belt tightnessadjustment feature If the shoulder belt seemstoo tight you can adjust it like this 1 Sit well back inthe seat 2 Start pulling the shoulder belt out 3 Just before it...

Page 39: ...tart again 5 Now you can add a smallamount of slack Lean forward slightly then sit back If you ve added more than 1 inch 25 mm of slack pullthe shoulder belt out asyou did before and start again If yo...

Page 40: ...r r Q What s wrongwith this r A The shoulder belt istoo loose It won t give nearlyas much protectionthisway i r 27...

Page 41: ...Q What s wrong with this A The beltis buckled in the wrong place...

Page 42: ...Q What s wrongwith this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times 29...

Page 43: ...Q What s wrongwith this I 1 I I A The belt is twisted across the body 30...

Page 44: ...is out of the way If youslam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle SUPPLEMENTL INFUTABLE RESTMNT SYSTEM AIRBAGS This section explainsthe SupplementalInflatable Restraint SIR or...

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Page 46: ...f there is a problem INFLATABLE RESTRAINT You willsee this light flash for a few secondswhen you turn your ignitionto Run or Start Then the light should go out which means the system is ready Remember...

Page 47: ...How TheAir Bag System Works I Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steeringwheel The right front passenger sairbagislocatedintheinstrumentpanelonthepassenger s side 34 L...

Page 48: ...deno occupantprotection benefit The air bag sensing system uses separate triggering paths to assure that sufficient electricalcurrent is availableto inflateboth air bags The air bags inflate in rapid...

Page 49: ...pingthe occupant more gradually Butair bags wouldnot provide protection in many types of collisions including rollovers and rear and side impacts primarily becausean occupant s motion is not toward th...

Page 50: ...the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air bag systemif the air bag deploys in a crash The module records information ab...

Page 51: ...e to do so If you or your passengers can t get out of the vehicle tryto get fresh air by opening a window turning on the fan or opening a door Servicing YourAir Bag Equipped Cadillac Air bags affect h...

Page 52: ...best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likelythat the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making sa...

Page 53: ...gers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle whoarewearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap ShoulderBelt Th...

Page 54: ...make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety BeltExtender at the end of this section Make sure therelease button on thebuckle is positioned soyou wouldbe able to unbuckle the safet...

Page 55: ...ou d be less likelyto slide under the lapbelt If you slid under it the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder...

Page 56: ...a To unlatchthe belt just push button onthe buckle CENTERPASSENGER POSITION the 43...

Page 57: ...ty belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it alongthe belt To make the belt shorter pull itsfree end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle positionand relea...

Page 58: ...afetybelt quicklyif you ever had to CHILDREN P Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smallerthan adult size In fact the law in everystate in the United States a...

Page 59: ...Smaller Childrenand Babies A A A 1 L A A 46...

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Page 61: ...estraint to helpreduce the chance of personal injury The instructionsthat come withthe infant or child restraint will show you how to dothat mere to Put the Restraint Accident statisticsshow that chil...

Page 62: ...e anchored If you need tohave an anchor installed you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in for you If you want to install ananchor yourself yourdealer can tell you howto do it For cars first sold...

Page 63: ...uctions for the child restraint 2 Securethe child inthe child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulderportions of the vehicle s safety belt through or a...

Page 64: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull upon the shoulder belt while you push down on thec...

Page 65: ...nd let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position When you se...

Page 66: ...it along the belt 2 Put therestraint on the seat Follow the instructionsfor the child 3 Secure the child inthe child restraint as the instructionssay 4 Run the vehicle s safetybelt through or around...

Page 67: ...ifferent directions to be sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in adifferent pl...

Page 68: ...houlderbelt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 2 3 Becauseyour vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go be...

Page 69: ...around the restraint The child restraint instructionswill show you how If the shoulderbelt goes infront of the child s faceor neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure therel...

Page 70: ...I I r i 6 7 Pull the restof lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock the To tighten the belt feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push downon the child restraint 57...

Page 71: ...ferent directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbucklethe vehicle s safetybelt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work...

Page 72: ...you havethe choice a child should sit next to a windowso the child can can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in __ wear alap shoulderbelt and get the add...

Page 73: ...Children who aren t buckled up can be thrownout in a crash Childrenwho aren t buckled up can strike other people who are r 60...

Page 74: ...he center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still ison the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child isso smal...

Page 75: ...Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 62...

Page 76: ...TEMS Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchoragesand reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts ordamage If yousee anything that might keep a re...

Page 77: ...Q What s wrongwith this A The belt is torn Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a newone right away...

Page 78: ...ny standard and optional features on your Cadillac and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is worki...

Page 79: ...s the dealer or a qualified locksmith howto make extrakeys However the ignition keys do not have a knockout plug The ignition keys havea bar code tag attached to them Your dealer or qualified locksmit...

Page 80: ...of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lockyour keys inside You mayeven haveto damage your vehicle to get in So be sure yo...

Page 81: ...our vehicle has the optional Theft Deterrent System and it is armed unlock the doorsonly withthe key or KeylessEntry System Thiswill avoid setting off the alarm From the inside To lock the door slide...

Page 82: ...d with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the reardoors of your car from the inside To use this lock 1 Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGEDposition...

Page 83: ...doorswill lock And every time you stop andmove your shift lever into P Park your doorswill unlock If someone needs to get out while you renot in P Park have that person use the manual or power lock W...

Page 84: ...usingthe key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Keyless Entry System isintended to beused as a supplementaryvehicle entry device It is not intended to replace but rather should b...

Page 85: ...to unlock the driver s door Press it again within 5 secondsto unlock the other doors Pressing this button will also disarm the Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interior lights Press this symbol...

Page 86: ...ll not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as manydifferentvehicles as you own provided theyare equipped with exactlythe same model system General Motors offers several different models...

Page 87: ...Use round endof the door key or a quarterto rotate cover counterclockwise 1 16of a turn 2 Removebattery and replace with CR2025 or equivalent Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter r...

Page 88: ...r i 3 Make surebattery is positionedwith facing cover 75...

Page 89: ...that containsa pop out dual cup holder The cupholder canbe deployedby pressing on thefront surface panelof the armrest Tostoreit just push it back in until a click isheard locking it in place G L O n...

Page 90: ...the back wallof the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turnsor quick starts and stops The net is not for larger heavier loads S...

Page 91: ...AUTOMUTIC PULL DOW FEATURE NOTICE Don t slam your trunk lid down If you slam it you can damage the Pull Down system...

Page 92: ...s an easy target forjoy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Cadillacand open thedriver s door you ll hear a chime remindingyou to remove yourkey from the ignition and take...

Page 93: ...it has a Theft Deterrent Alarm System Withthis system the SECURITY light will flash asyou open the door if your ignition isoff This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system Here s how to do...

Page 94: ...it The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock adoor any other way Unlocking adoor any other way willset off the alarm __ How to Test TheAlarm From insidethe vehicle roll down your window then get out o...

Page 95: ...ty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the key Wait about three minutes and try again The security lightmay remain on duringthis time If the starterstill won t work and the key appears to be cl...

Page 96: ...hard stopsfor the first200 miles 322km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stopswith new linings can mean prematurewear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking...

Page 97: ...while the engine is off for example if your car is being pushed RUN This isthe position for driving STAREThis startsyour engine NOTICE Ifyour key seems stuck in Lock and you can t turn it be sure it...

Page 98: ...r about 15 seconds at a time until your enginestarts Wait about one minute between each try to help avoid drainingyour battery NOTICE Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time wil...

Page 99: ...his Manual thattells how to do it without damagingyour vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in theIndex ENGINE COOLANT HEATER ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CANADA ONLY OPTION In very coldweather 0 F 18O C or colder...

Page 100: ...other things Instead of trying to list everythinghere we askthat you contact a Cadillac dealer in the areawhere you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can _ give youthe best advice for that particu...

Page 101: ...n the console betweenthe seats There areseveraldifferent positions for your shift lever P Park R Reverse N Neutral Overdrive 3 Third Gear Drive 2 SecondGear 1 First Gear P Park This locks your front w...

Page 102: ...lever push the shift lever all the way into P77 Park and alsorelease the shift leverbutton on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you w...

Page 103: ...o use N when your vehicle is being towed I NOTICE Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warrantv l AutomaticOverdrive This...

Page 104: ...aresome times you might choose 3 instead of 0 When driving on hilly windingroads When towing atrailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill 2 Second Gear This position...

Page 105: ...if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damageyour transaxle I l Also if you stopwhen goinguphill don t hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator...

Page 106: ...ual release lever as shown I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may haveto replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you ar...

Page 107: ...SHIFTING INTO P PARK Steering ColumnShift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into P Park positionlike this I 0 Pull the lever toward you...

Page 108: ...e brake pedal down set the 4 Move the ignition key to Lock 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk awayfromyour parkingbrake vehicle withthe ignition key in yourhand your vehicle is in P...

Page 109: ...brake pedal down set the 4 Move the ignition key to Lock 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk awayfrom your parkingbrake vehicle withthe ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in P...

Page 110: ...ft lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever holdthe brake pedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this 1 Turn the key to Off Open and close the driver s door to turn off the 2...

Page 111: ...PARKING OKER THINGS T m TBURN 8 98...

Page 112: ...ENGINE EXHAUST...

Page 113: ...h the engine running But if you ever haveto here are some thingsto know Follow the propersteps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If you are parking on a hill and...

Page 114: ...open a door or 10minutes haspassed If you want this power for another 10minutes just turn the key to Run and backto Off Express Down Window The driver s power window has this feature Just press the sw...

Page 115: ...ehighest levelto give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steeringwheel and pull the lever Move the steeringwheel to a comfortable level then release the...

Page 116: ...PER The lever onthe left sideof the steering column includes your Turn Signaland Lane Change Indicator HeadlightHigh LowBeam Flash To PassFeature HeadlampWashers Export Only WindshieldWipers Windshiel...

Page 117: ...a lane change slightly move the lever up or down When the lane change is finished release the lever 1 A green arrow on the instrumentpanel will flash inthe direction of the turn or lane I change L 4...

Page 118: ...may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights For example somejurisdictionsmay require that you operate your lower beam lights with fog la...

Page 119: ...Your highbeam headlightswill turn on They ll stay on as long as you holdthe lever there Release the lever to turn them off If your headlightsare on but on low beam The system works normally Just pull...

Page 120: ...e cycles holdthe band on MIST longer LO or HI Turn the band toward youto either LO low speed or toHI high speed depending on the wiper speed you want DELAY With this you canset the wiper speed for a l...

Page 121: ...ou have enoughwasher fluid on the windshield release the paddle The wipers will continue to clear the windshield then either stop or return to your preset speed When the washer fluidreaches a low leve...

Page 122: ...e tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damageyour washer system and paint Headlight Washer ExportOnly If you havethis feature you will wash your...

Page 123: ...ToSet Cruise Control 1 Move the Cruise Control switch to ON 110...

Page 124: ...ENGAGED message will display for afew seconds 5 Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal ToResume aSet Speed Supposeyou set your CruiseControl at a desired speea and then you apply the brake This of co...

Page 125: ...the first Use the acceleratorpedal to get to thehigher speed Push the button at the end of the lever then release the buttonand Here s the secondway to go to a higher speed Move the Cruise switch from...

Page 126: ...dal to increaseyour speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehiclewill slow downto theCruise Control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will wor...

Page 127: ...e aretwo ways to turn off the Cruise Control a Step lightlyon the brake pedal a Move the Cruise switch to OFF ToErase SpeedMemory When you turnoff the Cruise Control or the ignition your Cruise Contro...

Page 128: ...urtesyLights 0 Fog Lights STS Only 0 Rear Fog Lights Export Only r i Here s howto manually work your light system Pull the switch out to the first stop to turnonyour parkingand Pull the switch out all...

Page 129: ...hts on and off by sensinghow dark it is outside To operate it leave the light switch off and move the control to any positionbut off If you movethe control all the way to MAX your lightswill remain on...

Page 130: ...hts STS Use your fog lights for bettervision in foggy or misty conditions When you pressthe upper fog light switch a smallindicator light will glowto tell youthe fog lightsare on To turn themoff press...

Page 131: ...ress the switch again Cornering Lights The cornering lights come on when you signal a turn when the headlights or parking lightsare on This will provide more light for cornering Underhood Light To ope...

Page 132: ...n the exterior lightswill go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL if the headlight switch is off Of course you may stillturn on the headlights any time you need to To idl...

Page 133: ...the vehicle MIRRORS Automatic Inside And Outside Rearview Mirrors L Your Cadillac is equipped with an automatic electrochromic inside rearview mirror Thismirror automatically changes to reduce glare f...

Page 134: ...the automatic mirror When the shift lever is placed in R Reverse the mirror changes to the daytime mode for a bright imagein the mirror as you back up Optional Driver Outside Electrochromic Rearview M...

Page 135: ...tonswab and glasscleanerto clean the front and rear photocells that make the mirror work Front Seat VanityMirrors To use one turn the sunshade down Then lift the cover up to see the mirror The switch...

Page 136: ...irror Then press the control pad to adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle To lock the controls leave the selector switch inthe middle position When you operate the rear...

Page 137: ...BREAK AWAY OUTSIDEMIRROR EXPORT ONLY The mirrorswill collapse ineither theforward or rearward direction and then return to the normal position...

Page 138: ...panel and sunshade The sunshade can also be openedby hand If you want to stop the roof in Press the switch againto open it fully r Power RAP mode i a partially openposition press the switch ineither...

Page 139: ...not have thisfeature To gain access to this feature located directly abovethe inside rearviewmirror in the headliner just push up and the compartmentwill open ASHTMYSAND LIGHTERS OR If have the full c...

Page 140: ...ter To clean the ashtray lift it out by pulling on thesnuffer If youdon t havea console and the ashtraywill not come out by pulling on the snuffer try this Reach under the ashtrayand gently pushup on...

Page 141: ...igarette Lighter It snear theashtray To use the lighterjust push itall the way and let go When it s ready itwill pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with yourhand while it is h...

Page 142: ...power pack unit and the installationyou ll need at home to make thiswork If your Cadillac isequipped with an Electriclear heated windshield you ll have to be closer to thegarage door for the transmitt...

Page 143: ...ument panel is designed to let you knowat a glance how your Cadillac is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many of the otherthings you llneed to know to drive saf...

Page 144: ...eter Your speedometerletsyou seeyour speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour kmh Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers...

Page 145: ...uel and odometer go between Englishand metric Trip Odometer You can tell how far you ve gone since you last set it backto zero To reset push and hold the button until it zeros If your vehicleis domest...

Page 146: ...hts go on when there may be oris a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you willseein the details on thenext few pages somewarning lightscome on briefly when you turn theignition key just t...

Page 147: ...then have it fixed so it willbe ready to warn you ifthere s a problem If the light comes on whileyou are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You maynoticethat the pedalisharder topush Or the...

Page 148: ...eson when you re driving stop assoon as possible and turn theignition off Then start theengine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Cadilla...

Page 149: ...ht comes on As a check the light should come on for a few seconds when you start your engine HOT COOLANTCAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problemson the Road this manual shows whatto do See Engine Overheating in...

Page 150: ...service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t workas well your fuel economy won t beas good and your engine may not run as smoothly...

Page 151: ...ne That s just a check to be sure thelight works If it doesn t be sure to have it fixed so it will be there towarn youif somethinggoes wrong When the light comeson and stayson it means oil isn t going...

Page 152: ...at too many revolutions per minute RPM When your engine RPM s are critically high the fuel supply to theengine is shut off Whenthe engine speed slows the fuel supplywill come on again This helps prev...

Page 153: ...he E will flash and the FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW message willappear in the Driver Information Center DIC On the analog fuel gage the FUELLEVEL VERY LOW message will alsoappear Here area few concerns some o...

Page 154: ...what your fuel economy is at that instant The computer takes a new reading twice every second It will show economy up to70 miles per gallon or 2 liters per 100Kilometers AVG MPG Reset Press the INFORM...

Page 155: ...ill read Lo for a while when your vehicle isbrand new under 25 miles Also it may show Lo for a whileif your batteryhas been disconnected Driver Information Center c c 5 I I Your Driver Information Cen...

Page 156: ...e fields for the HOURS MINUTES and SECONDS are two numeric digits Once the TIMER 0O OO OO is displayed press the TIMERbutton to start thetiming feature Press the TIMERbutton again to stopit To reset i...

Page 157: ...d hold thisbutton toset the Trip Odometerback to zero ENG MET English Metric Button Pressthisbutton toswitch from English miles and Degrees Fahrenheit to Metric kilometers and Degrees Celsius Driver I...

Page 158: ...uce the charging overloadby using the accessories Turnon the lights radio set the Climate Control on AUTO and the fan speed on HI and turn the rear window defogger on You can monitor battery voltageon...

Page 159: ...willappear when yourfuel supply is less than 4 gallons and your displayis turned off CHECK OIL LEVEL 36 This message willappearwhen yourengineoil is approximately a quart low If this message is displa...

Page 160: ...UEL LEVELVERY LOW 11 This message serves as a warning that thefuel level in your tank is critically low It meansyou should stop for fuel immediately SERVICE A C SYSTEMA C COMPRESSOROFF 14 This message...

Page 161: ...a temporaryproblem hascleared itself Have your vehicle checked at your earliest convenience STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE 35 If this messageappears while the engine is running stop the engine and do no...

Page 162: ...ntil the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears in the Information Center between5 and 20 seconds TURN SIGNAL ON 20 Thismessage isa reminder after driving about a mile that you have your turn signalon TRUN...

Page 163: ...ious road and driving conditions The system is capable of making these changes within milli seconds The Road Sensing Suspension controller is acomputer used to control and monitor the system The compu...

Page 164: ...t trips in coldweather cause shorter oil life Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you last changedyour oil For more information on when to changeyour oil see theCadillac Maintena...

Page 165: ...ressing the INFORMATIONbutton Then press and hold the RESETbuttons until the display shows 100OIL LIFE LEFT Electronic Level Control This keeps your car level The ignition hasto be ON for the level co...

Page 166: ...an inletat thebase of the windshield Keep this area clear of debris Evenif the vehicle is not moving you can always get outside air If you are traveling inthe 60 F 16 C AUTO setting a door will close...

Page 167: ...emperature setting fan speeds and the ECC selectionare displayed on a digital screen OFF Nothing is on but air will flowthrough your vehicleif you re moving The system will try to keep the air at the...

Page 168: ...mpressor does not operate and it won t remove humidity from the air However the system will try to keep the air at the selectedtemperature Use this setting in coldor cool weather to save fuel If it s...

Page 169: ...ster duct while the system is waiting for the engine coolant to warm up enough to provide heat This preventsyour breath from fogging your windshield As the coolantwarms up the blower fan speed will gr...

Page 170: ...a higher speed This prevents cold air from blowing into thepassenger compartment If you wantthe blower fan to run only at a fixed high speed push the upper buttonuntilyou see HI on the display If you...

Page 171: ...air to your windshield you should select a higher fan speed It will help a lotif you first clear any iceand snow from the hood and the air inlet it s between the hood and the windshield REAR DEFOGGER...

Page 172: ...elling the Electronic Climate Control system at what angle and intensity the sun is The Electronic Climate Control uses this informationto automatically make the necessary temperature and air flow adj...

Page 173: ...itto cycle again push the switch It will goon for two minute cycles after that If it has cleared your windshieldbefore thecycle isover you can turn it off byjust pushing the switch again Use the defr...

Page 174: ...hills can interferewith FM signals causing popping crackling or momentary hissing sounds AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however cancause...

Page 175: ...esound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting 0 Increase volume slowly untilyou hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE...

Page 176: ...How To Operate YourSound System Your Cadillac will have one of these Delco Radio Systems 163...

Page 177: ...e radio on and off It controls the volume It letsyou seewhat station you have Whenthe radio is on pushthe It tells you the time Whenthe ignition is off push the upper knob to knob to displaythe statio...

Page 178: ...n it will go to thenext station and pause and keep doing that until you pusheither the SCAN or upper knob SEEK This button selectsstations but it doesn t keep moving as SCAN does When you pushSEEKup o...

Page 179: ...equalization is 70 microseconds 70 p or 120microseconds 120 p Chrome and metal tapes are 70 psec and standard iron tapes are 120 psec Yourtape player will adjust automaticallyfor either type of casse...

Page 180: ...nob on your radio To remove the tape push EJCT The tapecan be ejectedwhen the ignition isturned off NEXT Push the NEXT button up to jumpquicklyto thenext selection If the selection is at theend of the...

Page 181: ...you begin pleasenote don t usethe mini discsthat arecalled singles even with an adapter They won t eject Use full size compact discs only Turn the radio on Insert a disc labelside up partway into the...

Page 182: ...ck Release it to resume playing Elapsed time will be displayed to show the forward progress of the CD Prev Previous Push this button togo backto the beginning of the track or push it again to afavorit...

Page 183: ...und quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be storedin their cases awayfrom contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or...

Page 184: ...on theignition and radio to raise the antennato full mast 2 Dampen a clean clothwith mineral spiritsor equivalent solvent 3 Wipe cloth overthe mast sections removing any dirt 4 Wipe dry with clean cl...

Page 185: ...atic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down Thiswill prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antennadoes notgo down when youturn the radio off it may bedamaged or...

Page 186: ...yone can give about driving is Drive defensively c Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac Buckle up See SafetyBelts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for...

Page 187: ...e alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are theresult of someone who was drinking and driving About 20 000 motor vehicle relate...

Page 188: ...kingthree 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2ounces 45ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the a tof alcohol that counts For example if the same person dran...

Page 189: ...red at a BAC approaching0 05 percent and that theeffects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics showthat thechance of being inan accident increases sha...

Page 190: ...injuries That means that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash the chance of being killedor permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking And we...

Page 191: ...ght all play a part So do alcohol drugsand frustration But evenin 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping en...

Page 192: ...he brakepedal will be harder to push Anti LockBrakes ABS Your Cadillachas an advanced electronicbraking systemthat will help prevent skidding This light on the instrument panel will go on when youstar...

Page 193: ...senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computerwill separatelywork the brakes at each front wheel andat the rearwheels The anti lock system can change th...

Page 194: ...h of the frontwheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system worksthe frontbrakes and reduces engine power by shutting off fuel injectors to limit wheel spin The TRACTI...

Page 195: ...ivingon curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for thevehicle to change itspath when you turn the frontwheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle...

Page 196: ...aking For example youcome over a hill and find atruck stopped in yourlane or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere or a childdarts outfrom between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can av...

Page 197: ...e of a road onto theshoulderwhile you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing i...

Page 198: ...or anger can suddenlyput the passing driver face to facewith the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here aresome tips for passing Driveahead Look down the road to thesides and to...

Page 199: ...someone isn t tryingto pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot If other cars are lined up topass a slow vehicle wait your turn...

Page 200: ...in the accelerationskid too much throttle causes the driving wheelsto spin A cornering skid andan accelerationskid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you havethe tractio...

Page 201: ...Night driving is more dangerousthan day driving One reason isthat some driversare likelyto be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here aresome tips on night driving D...

Page 202: ...eral seconds for your eyesto readjust to the dark When you are faced withsevere glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid s...

Page 203: ...nly when your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Evenif your windshield wiper blades are in goodshape a heavy rain can make it harder to see roa...

Page 204: ...Hydroplaning Hydroplaningis dangerous So much water can buildup under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road iswet enough and you re going fast enough When you...

Page 205: ...he best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visibleto others Besides slowing down...

Page 206: ...eway Driving Treat agreen light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corneris busyenough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start tomove checkboth ways for veh...

Page 207: ...ing distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you wantto leavethe freeway moveto the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive...

Page 208: ...r is itjust plain fallingasleep at thewheel Callit highway hypnosis lackof awareness or whatever There is somethingabout aneasy stretch of road with the same scenery along withthe hum of the tires on...

Page 209: ...e aresome tipsthat can make your trips safer and more enjoyable a a Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can workha...

Page 210: ...tains Don t swing wideor cut across the centerof the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the topof a hill be alert There could be somethingin your lane like a stalle...

Page 211: ...WNTERD m N G Here are some tips for winter driving Have your Cadillac in good shape forwinter Be sure your engine You may wantto put winter emergency supplies in your trunk coolantmix is correct 198...

Page 212: ...small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions includea small bagof sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of bur...

Page 213: ...hen drivingon a slipperyroad Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow downand adjust your driving to theroad conditions See Traction Control System inthe Index Your a...

Page 214: ...ummon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth toyour vehicleto alertpolice that you ve been stopped by the snow Put onextra clothingor wrap a blank...

Page 215: ...restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later onwith your headlights Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engineoff and close thewindow almost all theway to preserve the heat Start the e...

Page 216: ...brings newforces into play and can add plenty of strain and stress to your vehicle Load pulling components such asthe engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires areforced to work harder against the...

Page 217: ...r parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads When towing atrailer close all windows and set the Electronic Climate Control Systemto ECON AUTO DEFOG or Defroster to assure that thefan is runnin...

Page 218: ...ght simplyby moving someitems around in the trailer 3 Total Weighton YourVehicle s Tires Be sureyour vehicle stires are inflated to thelimit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on theCertificatio...

Page 219: ...g on the ground Trailer Brakes Be sure to read and followthe instructionsfor the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjustand maintain them properly Driving witha Trailer Towing a trailer req...

Page 220: ...right Always backup slowlyand if possible havesomeone guideyou Making Turns When you re turningwith a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs ro...

Page 221: ...goes wrong your rig could start tomove People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rigon a hill here s how to do it Apply yourregularbr...

Page 222: ...ft the the engine or increase engine speed above a normal idle Withintwo or three minutes the system should cool sufficiently to allowA C operation normal driving after 10minutes if the ENGINECOOLANT...

Page 223: ...PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD Here you llfind what to do about some problems that can occur on the road 210...

Page 224: ...azard warningflashers let you warnothers They alsolet police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lightswill flash on and off Press the buttonin to make yourfront and rear turn sign...

Page 225: ...instrument panelwill flash indicatingthat the hazard warning flashers are on OTHER W m I N GDEWCES If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at theside of the road about 300 feet 100 m beh...

Page 226: ...could result in costlydamage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty nying to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damageyour vehicle TOJUMP START YOU...

Page 227: ...the electrical systems 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turnoff all lights radio or any accessoriesthat arein useon both vehicles Thiswill avoidsparks and help save both batteries And it coul...

Page 228: ...5 Start by removing the red positive terminal cover 215...

Page 229: ...itive and negative will goto negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damagethe battery and maybe other parts too 7 Connect the red positive cable to thepositi...

Page 230: ...metal part on the engine of the vehicle withthe dead battery Attach the cable at least 18inches 45 cm awayfrom the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust as...

Page 231: ...cle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other...

Page 232: ...ems like fog lamps aero skirting or specialtires and wheels these instructionsand illustrationsmay not becorrect Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tellthe towing...

Page 233: ...The operator may want to see them When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel shouldbe clamped in astraight aheadposition with a clamping device designedfor towing se...

Page 234: ...more than 35 mph 56 km h or farther than 25 miles 40km or your transaxlewill be damaged If these limits mustbe exceeded then the front wheels haveto be supported on a dolly Do not attach winch cables...

Page 235: ...warning lightabout a hot engine on yourinstrument panel on Canadian and Exportvehicles The Driver Information Center will displayeither ENGINE COOLANTHOT IDLE ENGINE or STOPENGINE ENGINEOVERHEATING I...

Page 236: ...m try this for a minute or so 1 Turn off yourair conditioner 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at thehighest fan speed and open the 3 Dial temperature control to thehighest heat setting and open the w...

Page 237: ...RYONEOUT OFTHEVEHICLEuntil itcools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away COOLING SYSTEM When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you llsee A Coolant...

Page 238: ...he ENGINECOOLANT LOW message appears on the Driver Information Center you may have a coolant leak somewherein the cooling system Should a low coolant condition exist an overheat protection LIMPHOME fe...

Page 239: ...you haven tfound a problem yet but the coolant level isn t visible inside the surge tank add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at thecoolant surgetank but be...

Page 240: ...227...

Page 241: ...In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant 228...

Page 242: ...while turning the pressure cap If you hear ahiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left I 1 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down asyou turn it Remove th...

Page 243: ...cap off start the engine and let it run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose gettinghot Watch out for the engine fans I By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower I...

Page 244: ...tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steeringw...

Page 245: ...C G I N GA FLAT TIRE If a tiregoes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turnonyour hazard warning flashers 232...

Page 246: ...tell you how to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is i nthe trunk under the spare tire cover Rotate the plastic wing nut and remove the cover Then removethewing nut that secures...

Page 247: ...ght Thatwill raise thelift head a little There is a centerwheel cover onyour aluminumwheel Use the flat end of the wheelwrench prying along the edg eof the coveruntil it comes off Be careful not to sc...

Page 248: ...ll the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Position the jack under the vehicle Your vehicle has a notch on the frame near each of the wheels A Front and B Rear Fit the lift head into the notch nearest th...

Page 249: ...e the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire...

Page 250: ...Remove anyrust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and sparewheel Placethe spare on thewheel mounting surface 237...

Page 251: ...place the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighteneach nut by hand untilthe wheel is held against the hub Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise 23...

Page 252: ...heel coveron your compactspare tire It won t fit Store thewheel cover in the trunkuntil you have the flat tire repaired or replaced __ NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to...

Page 253: ...size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s bestto replaceyour sparewith a full sizetire as soon asyou can Yoursparewill last longer and be in good shape in caseyou need it again Your...

Page 254: ...destroy the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare SPARE TIRE IF YOU RESTUCK INSAND MUD ICE OR SNOW What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The met...

Page 255: ...steeringwheel leftand right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift backand forth between R Reverse and a forwardgear spinningthe wheels as little as possible Release the accelera...

Page 256: ...and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks n Delco Doing YourOwn Service Work If youwant to dosome of your own service wo...

Page 257: ...to thefuel In the U S and Canada it s easyto be sure you get the right kindof gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And onlyunleaded nozzles will fit intoyour vehicle s filler neck...

Page 258: ...t depositsfrom forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emissioncontrol system working properly It s goodfor your vehicle and you ll be doing yourpart forcle...

Page 259: ...y depending on how your Cadillac is driven Several vehicles like yours have been driven through a standard test and their actual fuel economy was recorded These readings were adjusted and printed on t...

Page 260: ...omy numbers are most usefulfor consumers the EPA adjuststhese laboratory test results to account for the difference between controlled laboratory conditionsand actual driving on theroad The laboratory...

Page 261: ...gs beyond your control such asweather conditions affect your fuel economy Driving up steep hills in rainor snow andinto a strong wind will lower fuel economy In thelower leftcorner of the fuel economy...

Page 262: ...r i The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle The release button is in the glovebox Or you can usethe manual door release override in the trunk 249...

Page 263: ...left counterclockwise When you put the cap back on turn it to theright until youhear a clickingnoise NOTICE If youneed anew cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get...

Page 264: ...HEHOOD Hood Release To open the hood first pull the lever inside the vehicle located at the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go the frontof the vehicleand release the secondary hood releas...

Page 265: ...Fluid Usage Label Use the fluid usage label to identify the correct fluid you want to check The color indicated identifies either by letteringor handle color of what you want to check l 7 252...

Page 266: ...dipstick level and add oil as needed It s a good idea tocheck yourengine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil mustbe warm andthe vehicle mustbe on level ground L Tur...

Page 267: ...e way Removeit again keepingthe tip lower and check the level when toAdd Oil If the oil isat or below the ADD line ADD mark then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This sectio...

Page 268: ...el gets above the uppermark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged To remove turn theoil fillcap counterclockwise Just fill itenough to put the level somewhere in the prope...

Page 269: ...identifiedwith this new starburst symbol The starburst symbol indicatesthat theoil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute MI and issuitablefor use in your gasoline engine You should lo...

Page 270: ...5W 30 COLD WEATHER IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NORSAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS AREAVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BEUSEDAT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 OEGREES C ANYOTHERGRADEOILNOT RECOMMENDED DO NOTUSESAE 1OW 40...

Page 271: ...W 30 e Enerm ConservingI1 Oils withthese words on the containerwill help you save fuel These three things are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo symbol on most containers If you cannot find oi...

Page 272: ...er to reset the Oil Life Indicator when the oil has been changed Formore information see Oil Life Indicator in the Index How to Reset theO i lLife Indicator After the oil has been changed display the...

Page 273: ...real threat tothe environment If you change your own oil besure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil byputting it in the trash pouring it on the gro...

Page 274: ...e to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to theMaintenance Scheduleto determine when to changeyour fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index...

Page 275: ...inhot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid shouldbe atnormal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get thevehicle warmedup by driving about 15 miles...

Page 276: ...nd wipe it with a clean rag or papertowel 2 Push it back in allthe way waitthree seconds and then pull it backout again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must...

Page 277: ...RON I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as describedunder How to Check When the correct fluid level isobtained push the dipstick back in all How...

Page 278: ...inst rust and corrosion Help keep the properengine temperature Let thewarning lights work as they should What to Use Use a mixtureof one half cleanwater preferablydistilled and one half antifreeze tha...

Page 279: ...n the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts I l Adding Coolant Your cooling system when hot is under a lot of pressure If the ENGINE COOLANTLOW message shouldappear...

Page 280: ...thecoolant surge tank To Check orAdd Coolant When the engine is cold remove the pressure cap from the surge tank use a flashlight as necessary to seeinto thetank The coolant level should be visible in...

Page 281: ...up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck i When you replace your surge tank pressure cap an AC cap is recommended THERMOSTAT Engine coolant temperature is controlledby a thermostat in th...

Page 282: ...s hot the level shouldbe at the HOT mark When the engine compartment is cool the level shouldbe at the FULLCOLD mark WhattoAdd Refer to theMaintenance Scheduleto determine what kindof fluid to use See...

Page 283: ...ady to usewasher fluid Watercan cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill yourwasher flui...

Page 284: ...gwater Don t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damageyour washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean aswell as was...

Page 285: ...id level goes back up The otherreason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or lateryour brakeswon t work wel...

Page 286: ...thebase of the neck as shown After work isdone on the brake hydraulic system make sure the level is above MIN and or slightly belowor at the MAX indicator When yourbrake fluid falls to a low level yo...

Page 287: ...reful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in theIndex Brake Wear Your Cadillac has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear...

Page 288: ...vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work welltogether if the vehicle isto have really good braking Vehicles we design andtest have top qualityGM brake parts in them asyour...

Page 289: ...e programmed It takesjust over 20 minutes to do it If you want to doit yourself here s how 0 0 0 0 0 0 a Apply the parking brake Make sure thefront wheels are straight Turn offthe Electronic Climate C...

Page 290: ...the lights are on or after driving for a short time If an excessive amount of moisture is present which does not clear see your Cadillac dealership for service HEmLIGHT BULB REMOVL The followingproced...

Page 291: ...Lift the cover up to gain access DOMESTIC Turn the headlight housing socket counterclockwise to unlock socket from lamphousing EXPORT Remove the rubber plug cover and remove plug 278...

Page 292: ...ocket EXPORT Remove both retaining lock clips securing bulb assembly in headlamp housing i tL DOMESTIC Remove the wiring harnessfrom the headlight housing socket EXPORT Remove the headlight bulband so...

Page 293: ...installthe headlight housing socket into theheadlamp assembly EXPORT Install new headlight bulb and socket into headlamp assembly NOTICE 7 I Do not touchglass portion of the new halogen bulb The oil f...

Page 294: ...REPUCEMENT 1 Open the trunk to gain accessto thetaillight housing 2 Remove the plastic trim retainer screws and pull backthe trim9aatr rial I I 4 Gently removethe taillight housing 3 Remove the wing n...

Page 295: ...e taillight VTPERBLADE REPLACEMENT Position the windshield wiperson the windshield inthe mid wipe position To do this turn theignition key to Accessoryand turn the wipers on Then with the door open tu...

Page 296: ...de assemblyand snap it into place The arrow on the wiper blade is to point toward the wiper arm If you only want to replace the wiper insertsfollowthese steps 1 Disconnectthewiper insert by bendingthe...

Page 297: ...ew insert by aligning the blade housing ram and the edge of the insert Make sure that the insert is connected to all the housing tabs 4 Install the wiper blade assembly to thewiper arm AIR CLEANERFILT...

Page 298: ...LC Loosen clamp at the throttle body and disconnect air duct from the throttle body 285...

Page 299: ...Push the two tabs and pivot the top half to separate the air cleaner Onceyou have replaced the air cleaner filter reverse the stepsto reassemble and install backinto yourvehicle 286 c m L S...

Page 300: ...ls on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire LoadingInformation label found on thedriver s door tells you the propersize speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for...

Page 301: ...rtification label found on the rearedge of the driver sdoor It tells youthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR GrossVehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle...

Page 302: ...eto stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going 7 i TIRES i i We don t make tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leadingtire manufacturer These tires are w...

Page 303: ...le has been sittingfor at least three hours or driven nomore than a mile SLS 270hp If you ll be driving at speeds higher than 100mph 160km h where it is legal raisethe cold inflationpressure of each t...

Page 304: ...amagefrom road hazards 7 I I How to CheckUse a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply lookingat thetires will not tell you the pressure especially if you haveradial tires which ma...

Page 305: ...nd Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected androtated at the mileages recommendedin the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Use this rotation patte...

Page 306: ...ning You need a new tire if You can see the indicators at three or more places around thetire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread orsidewall iscracked cut or snagged...

Page 307: ...de and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all seasontread design the TPC number will be followed bya MS for mud and snow I f you everreplaceyour tires with those...

Page 308: ...braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperaturegrades are A the highest B and C representing the when tested under controlled c...

Page 309: ...ay or the other thealignmentmayneedtobereset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to berebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheelthat is bent cra...

Page 310: ...E Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when youmust Use only SAE Class S type chains thatare the propersize for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible w...

Page 311: ...use anythingfrom a container to clean your Cadillac be sure to followthe manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never usethese...

Page 312: ...hey set Use a clean clothor sponge and change to a cleanarea often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent typecleaners in a well ventilatedarea only If you use If a ringforms afte...

Page 313: ...eaner on Fabric First see if you haveto use solvent typecleaner at all Somespots and stainswill clean offbetter withjust water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent Gently scrape excess soil from...

Page 314: ...n Greasy Stains Such ascatsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk softdrinks Carefullyscrapeoff excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool wine vomit urine andblood water 0 If a stain rema...

Page 315: ...ubbingalcohol and90 water polish or shoepolish on leather work into finish it can harm the leather 7 Ckkaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that thespeakerwon t be damaged If...

Page 316: ...Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid CLEMING THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELDAND WIPERBLADES If the windshield isnot clear after using the windshield washer or if the wi...

Page 317: ...e or they could stain Dry the finish witha soft clean chamoisor a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressurevehicle washes may cause water to enteryour vehicle Finish...

Page 318: ...conegreasewith a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold dampweather more frequent applicationmay be required See RecommendedFluids Lubricants in the Index NOTICE Excessive amountsof gr...

Page 319: ...an and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materialsfrom the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect Di...

Page 320: ...0 473L WASH WAX CONC 8 02 0 237 L SPOT LIFTER 32 OZ 0 946L GMOPTIKLEEN 16 OZ 0 473L MAGICMIRROR CLEANER POLISH USAGE WEATHER STRIPS STOPS SQUEAKS ON METAL TO METAL AND METAL TO RUBBER CONTACT REMOVES...

Page 321: ...L MOTORS MAKE T 6 CADILLAC CARLINUSERIESJ KS SLS KY STS VIN BODYCODE BODYN P E 5 69SEDAN4DOOR r SEQUENCE NUMBER U HAMTRAMCK MICH MODELYEAR R 1994 CHECKDIGIT ENGINECODE Y 4 6LITER 270HP 9 4 6LITER 295H...

Page 322: ...he certificatesof title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This codewill help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts SERW...

Page 323: ...utes Radio PowerWindows Astroroof WindshieldWipers If you open a door everything will go off And after 10minutes everythingwill gooff also If youwant powerfor another 10minutes just turn thekey to Run...

Page 324: ...tool and some spare mini fuses in the glove box door just lift the cover up To gain access lift the cover The maxi fuse and relays are locatednext to theengine compartment fuse block If a maxifuse sho...

Page 325: ...DRL 1OA CANADA DRL 1OA CANADA HTD W S 1OA DAMIME RUNNINGLIGHTS CANADA LEFT AND RIGHT LO BEAM HEADLAMP HEATED WINDSHIELD CONTROL MODULE L HDLP LO 10A R HDLP LO 1OA LEFTLOBEAMHEADLAMP RIGHT LOBEAM HEADL...

Page 326: ...HEFT DETERRENT FUSE5 6 0 AMP HVAC LEFTANDRIGHTHEATEDSEATS ELECTRONICLEVELCONTROL ELC TRUNKLIDPULLDOWN POWER ANTENNA REAR DEFOGGER LEFTANDRIGHTMIRRORDEFOGGERS FUSE 6 60AMP STRQ 3 RETAINEDACCESSORYPOWER...

Page 327: ...Rear CompartmentFuse Block I 314...

Page 328: ...120AMPI L TAND RTREAR CIGARETTE LIGHTERS SEVILLE ONLY FRONTCIGARETTELIGHTER CHIME MODULE BODY 2 10 AMP RAPRELAY POWER MIRROR SWITCH L O C K U T INHIBIT RELAY B TRUNK COME IMICRO c o u R m x L I G k R...

Page 329: ...c be sure to get it fixed Power Windowsand Other Power Options r 1 Circuitbreakersinthefuse panel protect thepower windows and otherpower accessories When thecurrent load istooheavy thecircuit breaker...

Page 330: ...ner Element AC Type S1096C 25096932 Battery 78A 72 1981590 Fuel Filter Element AC Type GF 580 25121468 Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF 58 25014377 PCV Valve AC TypeCV 774C 06487779 SparkPlugs AC Type 41...

Page 331: ...s in a powerful refined engine which is well suited to even the most demanding driving conditions Engine weight is minimized by the use of low mass alloy materials The crankcase cylinder heads and oil...

Page 332: ...cing engines The shape and length of the tubes boosts horsepowerby using sonicpressure wavescreated by the motion of the inlet valves to increasethe amount of air entering each cylinder Once the intak...

Page 333: ...ing environments while you drive This provides consistent high quality shiftsunder all conditions Communication between the engine and transaxle through this computer controlsengineoutput during activ...

Page 334: ...n is a combinationstrut and spring design The frameis isolated from the body withsix rubber mounts Rubber bushings are used at thelower control arm pivots The upper end of the strutis isolated by a ru...

Page 335: ...upper and lowercontrol arm and toe link The control arms andtoe link are attached to the suspensionsupport on the inboardside and to a suspension knuckle on the outboardside The hub and bearing assem...

Page 336: ...d levels of suspension control The systemalso has the capability of providing Speed Sensitive Steering control This system changes your steering effort based onyour vehicle speed Speed Sensitive Steer...

Page 337: ...ACC to S A E 51349 270 bhp 5600 rpm Torque ACC to S A E 51349 300 lbs ft 4000 rpm SLS 204 kW 5600 rpm 407 N m 4000 rpm STS Power ACC to S A E 51349 1 295 bhp 6000 rpm Torque ACC to S A E 51349 290 lbs...

Page 338: ...erpentine RadiatorCore Aluminum Radiator Cooling Fans 2 Electric Thermostat StartsTo Open 192 199 F 89 93 C FUEL SYSTEM InductionType SequentialPort Fuel Injection SPFI SystemPressure 33 4 43 5 psi 23...

Page 339: ...oop EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Single with Crossover Pipe Muffler One ReverseFlow Resonator None Exhaust Pipe StainlessSteel IntermediatePipe StainlessSteel Tail Pipe StainlessSteel ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Voltage...

Page 340: ...ts 1 2 L Windshield Washer Reservoir 4 2 quarts 4 1 L TIGHTEN TORQUE Spark Plugs 15Nom Oil Pan Drain Plug 20N m VEHICLE DIMENSIONS 11lbs f t 15 Ibs f t SLS STS Shipping Weight SLS Shipping Weight STS...

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Page 347: ...LI We employtechnicianscertifiedby the NationalInstitutefor AUTOMOTIVE aVlCE EkCI LLENCE Let usshowyoutheir credentials I Catalog Number H 3126 Part Number3542656...

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Page 350: ...home all day and night weekends and holidays THERE ARE NO MEMBERSHIP OR ENROLLMENT CHARGES Any Cadillac is eligible under this program ROADSIDESERWCEAVAZLABEITY TYPE DAILY INCLUDING OF ASSISTANCE HOL...

Page 351: ...y Period 48 Months or 50 000 Miles 8o O00 Kilometers 0 EMERGENCYROAD SERVICE i sperformed on site for the following situations TOWING SERVICE BA ERY JUMPSTART LOCK OUTASSISTANCE FUEL DELIVERY FLATTIRE...

Page 352: ...eters warranty period Items covered are hotel meals andrental c a r TRIP ROUTING Free trip routing assistanceisavailable during the 48 months or 5 0 O O O miles 80 000 kilometers warranty period Withi...

Page 353: ...adillac dealership retail labor rate with a 30 minute minimum There is also a charge for any parts used and a mileage fee if the technician travels beyond30miles How Do YouPay For RoadsideService 1 Pa...

Page 354: ...beyond thisradius we will arrange to have yourcar towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership How Do YouReach Roadside Service3 Dial the toll free Roadside Service number 1 8001882 1112 An experienced R...

Page 355: ...on a limitedaccess freeway or regulated highway the advisor will arrange to towyour Cadillacto a safe location where servicecan be performed Additional assistancewill be provided if necessary 7 r WIa...

Page 356: ...ice Center Any customerwho has accessto a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 1 800 TDD CMCC or 1 800 833 2622 daily 24 hours...

Page 357: ...Our Cadillac Dealer Technician network is ready and able to assist Cadillac customers at roahide Eserwce TOLL FREEHOTLINE 1 800 882 1112 8...

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Page 360: ...ect and deserve as aCadillac owner Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you need to be when your Cadillac is in the dealership for warranty service Every Cadillac dealercan help meet y...

Page 361: ...o or more hours of warranty repairs and must be keptovernight Your dealer will provide you with a courtesy vehicle if one is available However in some instances it may be necessary to arrange for alte...

Page 362: ...vides shuttle service for same day warranty work Your Cadillac Dealer can getyou where you need to be with minimal interruption of your daily schedule Another optionis a taxi If the warranty repairs r...

Page 363: ...henever possible schedulean appointment for your vehicle s warranty work Your Cadillac Dealer can then prepareto meet your alternative transportation needs and minimize inconveniencestypically associa...

Page 364: ...ide insurance coverage and replenish the fuel used In many cases your own auto insurancepolicy may provide primary coverage forthe courtesy vehicle similar to rental car agreements Please check with y...

Page 365: ...de Shuttle Service Customer ChaqpdRespomibility Nocharge Nocharge must provide insurance coverage and replenish fuel used No charge must provide insurance coverage and replenish fuel used If no dealer...

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Page 368: ...not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps shouldbe taken however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandingscan _ STEP ONE Discussyour problem with a memberofdealer...

Page 369: ...nnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED To assistownerswhohavehearingdifficulties Cadillachasinstalledspecial Telecommunication Dev...

Page 370: ...applicableto your vehicle When youmake an inquiry you will need to give the year model and mileage of your vehicleand your vehicleidentificationnumber VIN certain repairs not covered by the warranty...

Page 371: ...evard Suite 800 Arlington Virginia 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5 100 To file a claim you willbe asked to provide your name and address your Vehicle IdentificationNumber VIN and a statement of the nature...

Page 372: ...addition to notifying General Motorsof CanadaLtd You maywriteto TransportCanada at Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario K1G352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transpor...

Page 373: ...e PSPs in periodic mailings shortlyafter they come out You can purchases a subscriptionby sending a check or money order to Cadillac Service Publications Post Office Box07130 Detroit Michigan48207 alo...

Page 374: ...1 800 551 4123 Copies at Participating Dealers subscription just call recording equipment number to call is Copies of Indexesand individual PSPsare at your Cadillacdealership You can ask to see them...

Page 375: ...URE I IFORM NO YEAR DESCRIPTION 1994 I H 3122 Fleetwood Owner Information 1 5 00 Deville Owner Information 15 00 Concours Owner Information 15 00 Seville Owner Information 15 00 Eldorado Owner Informa...

Page 376: ...PSP Edition includes NOTE For1992ModelYearandLater ProductServicePublications can only be purchased individually 20 00 INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Refer to PSP Index for Form Number PRICE...

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Page 378: ...illed without the appropriate bulletinnumbers These numbersmay be found in the PSP Index Your first Product Service Publication costs 4 00 each additional PSP costs 2 00 Please allow adequate time for...

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Page 382: ...acement 284 Air Conditioner 154 Air Outlets 153 Air System 153 Alarm How To Turn Off Theft 81 Alcohol DrivingUnder TheInfluence Of 174 Alcohol in Gasoline 244 Aluminbm Wheels Cleaning 305 AMAX 161 AM...

Page 383: ...g A 203 BoseSoundSystems 163 Brake Adjustment 275 Fluid 272 Master Cylinder 273 Parking 92 Pedal Travel 275 Brake SystemWarningLight 134 Brake WearIndicators Disc 274 Brakes Anti Lock 179 Brakes Trail...

Page 384: ...63 Your Safety Belt Systems 63 Checks ServiceStation See Maint Book ChemicalPaint Spotting 306 Child Restraint Securing 50 Child Restraints 48 ChildrenAnd Safety Belts 45 Chains Tire 297 Charge Batte...

Page 385: ...Book Cruise Control Change Speed With 112 Cruise Control Get Out Of 114 Cruise Control OnHills 113 Cruise Control Turning Off 114 Curves DrivingOn 182 L a D Damage To Finish 306 Damage To Sheet Metal...

Page 386: ...ergencies Braking In 182 Emergencies SteeringIn 183 EmergencyStarting DischargedBattery 213 EmergencyTowing 219 Engine Block Heater 86 Change Oil Indicator 151 Coolant 265 Coolant Heater 86 Coolant Te...

Page 387: ...indshieldWasher 270 Fluids Lubricants Recommended See Maint Book FM Stereo Radio Reception 161 Foam TypeCleaner On Fabric 299 Fog Getting It Off the Windshield 158 Freeing Car From Sand Mud Ice or Sno...

Page 388: ...g 116 Head Restraints 11 Heated Front Seat Feature 10 Heated Windshield 160 Heater 154 Heater Engine Block 86 Heater Engine Coolant 86 Height Adjuster Shoulder Belt 23 High Low Headlight BeamSwitch 10...

Page 389: ...42 Information System On Instrument Panel 144 Inspection Tire 292 Instrument Panel 130 Instrument PanelWarningLights 133 Interior Cleaning 299 Interior Lights 115 Introduction See Front of Owner Info...

Page 390: ...ing 194 Loss Of Control 187 Low Battery What To Do About A 213 Low OilPressure Warning Light For 138 Lubricants Recommended See Maint Book Lumbar Control Feature 9 M Maintenance See Maint Book A Word...

Page 391: ...Road Recovery 184 Oil Engine 253 Oil When To ChangeYour Engine 259 Oil LifeIndicator 151 Oil Quality 256 OilThickness Viscosity 257 Operating Record See Maint Book Operation in ForeignCountries 246 Ou...

Page 392: ...e to Your Cadillac Notices About 2 R Reverse Gear Position 89 Is 90 222 162 310 163 190 178 Racing Shiftkg When Your Engine Radio Two Way Adding A Radio Systems Rain DrivingIn Reaction Time In Braking...

Page 393: ...Extender 63 SafetyBelt Reminder Light 12 18 Safety Belt Replacement Need For 63 SafetyBelt Use DuringPregnancy 39 Safety Belt UsageBy Adults 19 Safety Belt UsageBy Children 45 Safety Belts 11 Safety B...

Page 394: ...ShiftLever Console 95 Shift Lever Positions Of 88 Shift Lever Steering Column 94 Shifting Into Park 94 Shifting Out Of Park 97 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 23 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 25 Si...

Page 395: ...ols Used On Your Vehicle 3 SunglassCompartment 126 i _ T Table Of Contents See Front of Owner Info Manual Tachometer 139 TaillightBulbReplacement 281 TapePlayer Care 170 Temperature Engine WarningLigh...

Page 396: ...lity Grading Unleaded Gasoline Upholstery Care Urban Driving Used Oil HowT o Dispose Of Uphill Parking V Vanity Mirrors Front Seat 306 118 294 244 208 299 192 260 122 Vehicle Damage Warnings 1 Vehicle...

Page 397: ...Wheel Nut Torque 239 Wheel Replacement 296 Why Safety Belts Work 13 WhyWearSafetyBelts 11 Window Express Down Driver s Side 101 Windows Power 101 Windshield CleaningThe 303 Washer 108 Washer Fluid 27...

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