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Page 2: ...on and tips about the road and how to drive under different conhtions 5 1 6 1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated e...

Page 3: ...manualin your Cadillac so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho inU S A Part No 2564994...

Page 4: ...The PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP iii...

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Page 6: ...rs CraftsmanshipA Creed Accuracy A Law The introduction of the first four cylinderenginein 1905 led the industry andenabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph For attention to quality and inno...

Page 7: ...was purchased by the then new GeneralMotors Corporation Convenience cleanliness and all weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 19 10when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodie...

Page 8: ...st car to be designed by a stylist 1927 LaSalle Harley Earl The 30switnessed production of the powerful smooth and quiet V12 and V16 engines The crisp contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series...

Page 9: ...e Cadillac of 1960 Thecar s beautiful clean linedstylingiscertainlyelegant beyond compare Its new interior luxury providesafeelingof elegancethatcanbesensed nowhere else in the world of motor cars And...

Page 10: ...ension memory seat automatic electric door locks transistor radio a brushed stainless steel roof and low profile tires 1 I957Eldorado Brougham The Eldorado introduced in 1953 was redesigned for 1967 a...

Page 11: ...r of the Year Motor Trend Ten Best List Car Driver Carof the Year Automobile Magazine The year 1993saw the introduction of the Northstar system The state of the art system includes the 32 valve dual...

Page 12: ...and thepage number where you ll findit Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTIONto tell you about things that could hurt you i...

Page 13: ...lso inthisbook you will find these notices not be coveredby your warranty and it couldbecostly NOTICE the damage When you read other manuals you might seeCAUTION These mean there is something that cou...

Page 14: ...ers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have todo with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols...

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Page 16: ...ty Belts They refor Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passen...

Page 17: ...eat controls located on the front doors move and adjust the angle of the seat Move the seat cushion control forward orrearward to move the entire seat Moving the seat cushion control up or down adjust...

Page 18: ...seating positionchanges as it may during long trips so shouldthe position of your lumbar support Adjust the seat as needed If you have the optional personalizationpackage the power lumbar control can...

Page 19: ...followed by the EXIT button While your vehicleis in PARK P briefly press the EXIT button to recall your programmed exit position Automatic seat mirrors comfort controls and radio movement will occur i...

Page 20: ...lementsin the seat The LO setting warms the seatbackand cushionuntil the seat approximatesbody temperature The HI setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature A telltale lightin the control...

Page 21: ...cause it won t be against yourbody Instead it will be in frontof you In a crashyou could gointo it receiving neck or other injuries The lapbelt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt could go up o...

Page 22: ...ousome things youshouldnot do with safety belts And it explains the SupplementalInflatable Restraint SIR or airbag system 6 CAUTLN Don t let anyone ride where heor she can t wear a safety belt properl...

Page 23: ...See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash yo...

Page 24: ...Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride inor on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 9...

Page 25: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 10...

Page 26: ...panel or the safetybelts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get moretime to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Page 27: ...y belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required theuse of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most pro...

Page 28: ...adillac see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start withthe driver position...

Page 29: ...of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug...

Page 30: ...osition You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down withoutsqueezingthe release handle to m...

Page 31: ...Let the beltgo back all the way You should hear a slight clicking sound If you don t the adjustment feature won t set and you ll have to start again 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean for...

Page 32: ...t give nearly as much protectionthis way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulderbelt should fi...

Page 33: ...be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause seri...

Page 34: ...ously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the belt would apply too much for...

Page 35: ...sted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straight so it canwork p...

Page 36: ...elts To unlatch the belt just push the buttonon the buckle The belt shouldgo back outof the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slamthe door on it you can damagebot...

Page 37: ...or the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems A You can be severelyinjured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you h...

Page 38: ...control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep againstthe door I i CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle...

Page 39: ...Air Bag SystemsWork Where are the air bags The right front passenger s frontal air bag is inthe instrument panelon the passenger s side The driver sfrontalair bag is in the middle of the steering whe...

Page 40: ...omething is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag mustbe kept clear Don t put anythingbet...

Page 41: ...lateif the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near f...

Page 42: ...ags shouldnever be regarded as anything more than a supplementto safety belts and then onlyin moderateto severefrontal or near frontal collisionsfor the driver s and right front passenger s frontal ai...

Page 43: ...rior lamp controls In many crashes severe enough to inflatean airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakagemay alsooccur from the right front passenger air bag Ai...

Page 44: ...gs ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Cadillac Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced There are partsof the air bagsystemsin several places around your vehicle Your Cadillac dealer and the C...

Page 45: ...has a front split seat and a rear bench seat someonecan sit in the center positions When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer...

Page 46: ...quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes...

Page 47: ...wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t letit get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go...

Page 48: ...sure it is secure If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety...

Page 49: ...e serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there...

Page 50: ...childrenand babies should always be restrained in a childor infant restraint The instructionsfor the restraint will say whetherit is the right type and sizefor your child A very young child ship bone...

Page 51: ...ur arms The babywould bealmost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint I I Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a c...

Page 52: ...cs show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at GeneralMotors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rea...

Page 53: ...e seatmoved all theway back Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and inju...

Page 54: ...uring a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position U You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part aboutthe top strapif the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Fo...

Page 55: ...ull up on the shoulder belt while 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt...

Page 56: ...secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may latch 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the plate and pulling it...

Page 57: ...the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure Ifit isn t secure the restraint in a different...

Page 58: ...ap shoulder belt Seethe earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Becauseyour vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before...

Page 59: ...he belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 Pull the restof the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the...

Page 60: ...will move freely again and be ready towork for an adult or larger child passenger retractor while you push down on the child restraint Childrenwho have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehic...

Page 61: ...gether and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time What if a child is wearing alap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s...

Page 62: ...in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force wouldthen be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the l...

Page 63: ...keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Tom or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is tornor frayed get a new one...

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Page 66: ...Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Option Canada Only AutomaticTransaxleOperation ParkingBrake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Parking Over Things That Burn EngineExhaust Running Your Engin...

Page 67: ...ns A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls oreven make thevehicle move If they turned theignition toON and moved the shift lever outo...

Page 68: ...lug Your dealer or qualified locksmith can make extra ignition keys by reading the bar code tag Keep thebar code tag andthe door key plugsin a safe place If you lose your keys you will be able to have...

Page 69: ...veral ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use either the door key or the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter If your vehicle has the optional theft deterrent system you must unlock...

Page 70: ...If you need tolock the doorsbefore shifting out of PARK P use the manual or powerlock button to lock the doors Programmable Automatic Door Locks If Equipped With the ignition in the RUN position the...

Page 71: ...ay will appear next See Remote Confirmation in the Index for more information If a yes response is made afterthe DOORS LOCK IN GEAR promptis displayed FEATUREON appears The automatic door locking syst...

Page 72: ...the doors you can lock them using the RKE system Itis always recommended that you remove the ignition key when locking your vehicle Note thatthe anti lockout feature can be overriddenby holding the p...

Page 73: ...ser during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few stepsto the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still...

Page 74: ...pressing unlock on the RKE transmitter This personalization feature allows the driver to program the parking lamps to blink or to remain off when the lock or unlock buttonson the RKE transmitter are p...

Page 75: ...ation features available see Memory and Personalization Features later in this section Remote Recall Memory quipped Your vehicle may have memory personalization If it does REMOTE RECALL MEMORY will be...

Page 76: ...replacementcan be purchased through your dealer Once your dealerhas coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched toi...

Page 77: ...2 Remove the battery and replaceit with a CR2032 battery Usingthe wrong size battery can damage the transmitter Make sure the battery is positioned with the plus facing down 3 Align the internal piece...

Page 78: ...non your heatingor cooling system toits highest speed with the setting on AUTO or ECON and the temperature between 65 F 18 C and 85 F 29 C That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Con...

Page 79: ...the rear of the vehicle 3 Open the storage system by pulling up on the handle located in the carpeted area This allows the unit to snap into place Fold the divider walls open 4 Remove the rectangular...

Page 80: ...ecuredby the retainer Position the storagesystem as needed and then remove the retainer turn the retainer counterclockwiseto remove it 4 Replace the access panel andremove the storage system Trunk Lid...

Page 81: ...to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy targetforjoy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park y...

Page 82: ...lamps will flash for about 30 secondswhen thedoor or trunkis opened without the key or RKE system The horn alsosoundsif the locks are damaged Remember the theft deterrent systemwon t activateif you lo...

Page 83: ...n works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the fuse does not need to be replaced you may need to have your Cadillac serviced To reduce the po...

Page 84: ...ld be checked for damage Starting may beattemptedwith an undamaged key immediately See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmithfor key service If the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION K...

Page 85: ...n Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking inguideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towinga Trail...

Page 86: ...teering wheeland transaxle It s a theft deterrent feature OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you...

Page 87: ...is stopped 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key toSTART Whenthe engine starts let go of the key Theidle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding yourkey in...

Page 88: ...ries you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer I f you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever haveto have your vehicle to...

Page 89: ...I f the cordwon t reach use a heavy duty three prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug andstore the cord as it was before to keep it away from mo...

Page 90: ...vehicle can tmove easily It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Yourvehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the en...

Page 91: ...our vehicle is moving forward could damage yourtransaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after yourvehicle has stopped Also use thisgear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow ice or sand witho...

Page 92: ...serviced rightaway Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and OVERDRIVE 0 for higherspeeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving however it offe...

Page 93: ...eating and damage the transaxle Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in positionon a hill Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down the parking brake pedal wit...

Page 94: ...and or arm is in the way of the pedal you couldbe hurt The pedal springs back quickly Keepyour hand and arm away when you use the manual release lever NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can caus...

Page 95: ...cle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you re on fairlylevel ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towinga Trailer i...

Page 96: ...nsole ShiftLever DeVieConcoursOnly 1 Hold thebrake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move theshiftlever into the PARK P position likethis A 3 Hold inthe button on the lever andpush the leverall the wa...

Page 97: ...ou can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you or if you have the console shift lever without first pressing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn...

Page 98: ...ou maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift ou...

Page 99: ...y If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately blow out anyCO and It s better notto park with the enginefu...

Page 100: ...e See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer alsosee Towing a Trailer inthe Index Windows Power Windows Thecontrolsarelocated near each window P...

Page 101: ...down will disable the rear passenger window controls This is a useful featureif you have childrenas passengers Press the button again to allow your passengers to reuse their window controls Horn The...

Page 102: ...caused by a burned out signal bulb Other drivers won tsee the turn signal Replace burned out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents Check thefuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index and for bu...

Page 103: ...U mode the high beam headlamps will turnon They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the lever to turn them off If the headlamps areon low beam they will shift to high beam and stay...

Page 104: ...o LO the shorter the delay DeVille Only OFF Turn the band toOFF to turnoff the wipers Be sure to clear ice and snowfrom the wiper blades before usingthem If they re frozen to the windshield carefully...

Page 105: ...ain in a high park position even when the ignition is turned off The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well as a continuous low or high speed depending on the amount of moisture and the sens...

Page 106: ...level Driving withoutwasher fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splashcan block your vision and you could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check the washer fluid level often Cruise Control With cr...

Page 107: ...your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road condit...

Page 108: ...tchto ON control i 3 Press the SET CRUISE button at the end of the lever and release it The CRUISE ENGAGED messagewill display on the DIC 2 Accelerate to thespeedyou want 4 Remove your footfrom the ac...

Page 109: ...ach a desired speed and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts movethe switch toWA Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 k m h faster The accelerate...

Page 110: ...to keep your speed down Of course applyingthe brakes or downshiftinginto FIRST 1 takes you outof cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control onsteep hills...

Page 111: ...tivated headlamps are on and the ignition switch is turned off the wiper activated headlamps will immediately turn off The wiper activated headlamps will deactivate if you turn off the twilight sentin...

Page 112: ...GESTED message To idle your vehicle with the DRL off turn off the twilight sentinel switch and shift the transaxle into PARK P Placing your vehicle in PARK P disables the DRL The DRL will stayoff unti...

Page 113: ...K position If you move the control so it isjust on the lamps will go off quickly when you turn the ignition switch outof RUN You can adjust the delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes If i...

Page 114: ...ow Beams Automatic DRL X X No Lamps or Message X X X X DRL and Manual Park Lamps X Manual Park Lamps X X Manual Low Beams Park and Fog Lamps X X Manual Park Lamps and Low Beams X Manual Park Fog and D...

Page 115: ...se you have accidently left the headlamps or parking lamps on If you need to purposely leave the lamps on for more than 10minutes with the ignition in LOCK or ACC turn the manual controlknob off and t...

Page 116: ...ndsafter thelast door is closed or after the ignition key is placed in the ignition Parade Dimming This featureprohibits the dimming of the instrument panel lightsduring daylight while the headlamps a...

Page 117: ...these features will automatically turn off after 10minutes three minutes if a new car has 15miles or less Power will be restored for an additional 10minutes if any door is opened the trunkis opened or...

Page 118: ...tion key has been turned off The RKE will also be disabled atthis point The RKE will reactivate when adoor or thetrunk is opened however if your vehicle is left inactive for another 20 minutes the RKE...

Page 119: ...e mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind you At night when the glare is too high the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare this change may take a few seconds The mirror will return to...

Page 120: ...ou a bright image in the mirroras you back up Cleaning the Photocells ElectrochromicDaymight Rearview Mirror with Compass If Equipped Use a cottonswab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear pho...

Page 121: ...age in the mirror as you back up Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the auto dimming feature work OFF This setting t u r off t...

Page 122: ...e mirror for more than 10seconds and the letter C will appear To hold inthe CAL switch inserta paper clip into the small hole on thebottom of the mirror housing The display will showa number first but...

Page 123: ...e entry is displayed zone number Once the desired zone number is displayed stop pressing theCAL switch and the display will show compass direction within a few seconds Power Remote ControlMirror Heate...

Page 124: ...y really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box...

Page 125: ...ont edge This featureis available on vehicles with leather interiors only Convenience Net The convenience net is inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It c...

Page 126: ...Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire The cigarette lighteris located near the ashtray Press it all the way in and release It will pop back by itself whe...

Page 127: ...t to your preference The driver s sunshade isalso equipped witha storage flap that canbe used for maps or toll tickets Visor Vanity Mirror DeVille Only This feature is available on the passenger s sid...

Page 128: ...stemmay be orderedif you have the optional fixed cellular telephone The following services are available 24 hours a day 0 RoadsideService withLocation 0 EmergencyServicesButton 0 0 0 0 Remote Door Unl...

Page 129: ...you want to stop the roof in a partially opened position press the switch in either direction Press and release the switch again to open it fully Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass p...

Page 130: ...conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Programming the Transmitter D...

Page 131: ...attempts consult your Cadillac dealer Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram the universal transmitter Note toCanadianOwners During programming the...

Page 132: ...u have difficulty locating the training button refer to your garage door opener manual 2 Locate the training button onthe garage door opener 3 Press the training button on the garage door opener recei...

Page 133: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 134: ...componentsof the instrument panel are A Air Outlets B Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever C Driver Information Center Control Buttons D Driver s SideAir Bag E Cluster E Steering Column Shift Lever G Electr...

Page 135: ...Digital Cluster DeVilleand DeVille d Elegance Only GAL e PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY I I United States version shown Canadian similar...

Page 136: ...Analog Cluster DeVille Concours Only United States versionshown Canadian sim3a r 2 71...

Page 137: ...ns if a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed The new one may read the correct mileage This is because your vehicle scomputer has stored the mileage in memory Trip Odometer TRIP I SET TRIP RESE...

Page 138: ...eeding speedsthat the tires are not rated for When this happens the engine sfuel supply is shutoff When the vehicle speed slows the fuel supply willcome on again This gage indicates the engine speed i...

Page 139: ...Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one ofthe warning lights comeson and stayson when youare driving or when one of the gages sh...

Page 140: ...is means the systemis ready The air bag readiness light should flash for a few secondswhen youturn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn y...

Page 141: ...carefully You may notice thatthe pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towedfor service See TowingYour V...

Page 142: ...elease the parking brake see Parking Brake earlier in this section Digital Cluster Analog Cluster With the anti lock brake system the light s will come on when you start your engine and may stay on fo...

Page 143: ...t stays on or comes on when you re driving there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin...

Page 144: ...en you start your engine In the section Problems on the Road this manual explains what todo See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Analog Cluster This gage showsthe engine...

Page 145: ...vice technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction I NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not...

Page 146: ...ight off Are youlow on fuel As your engine starts torunout of fuel yourenginemay not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The syste...

Page 147: ...you if somethinggoes wrong When the light comes on andstays on itmeans thatoil isn t flowing through your engine properly You could be low on oil and you mighthave some other system problem CAIJTTON...

Page 148: ...e FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear on the DIC On theanalogfuel gage the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will also appear When the fuel supply gets down toabout 1 2gallons 4 5 L from being empty the letter E...

Page 149: ...nstant The computer takes a new reading twice every second It will show economy up to 70 miles per gallon or 2 L per 100km To reset the averagefuel economy press the INFORMATION button until the AVG M...

Page 150: ...g at Unlock Remote Recall Memory forRKE or Key in the BatteryGuard Storage Ignition 0 ClimateControlPersonalization 0 Memory Seat andMirrors RadioPersonalization For detailed information see each feat...

Page 151: ...ther To operate press the TIMER button untilTIMER OFF 0O OO OO is displayed on the DIC Each of the fieldsfor the hours minutes and seconds are two numeric digits Once TIMER OFF 0O OO OOis displayed pr...

Page 152: ...isplayed OIL LIFE LEFT Reset Press the INFORMATION button to display the OIL LIFE LEFT then press and hold the RESET button until100 OIL LIFE LEFT is displayed This only needs to be reset afteryou hav...

Page 153: ...km If your vehicle is Canadian the trip odometerwill return to zero after 1999 9 km 1 242 miles INFO Pressing this button repeatedly will display the RANGE MPG AVG MPG INST GAL FUEL USED MPH AVG MPH B...

Page 154: ...nds Hold the same two buttons to display the message again BATTERY NO CHARGE 07 This message will appear if the battery is not being charged Have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealers...

Page 155: ...add fluid as needed Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible If the brake warning light is on follow the directions in that part CHECK COOLANT LEVEL 02 This message...

Page 156: ...oes not cool down turn off the engine and have it serviced before driving it again Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine See Engine Overheating in the Index ENGINE MISFIRE EASE OFF...

Page 157: ...cle serviced if the message still appears SERVICE A C SYSTEM A C COMPRESSOR OFF 14 This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer...

Page 158: ...RANSMISSION 100 If a problem is detected with the transaxle this message will appear Have your vehicle checked by your Cadillac dealership SPEED SENSOR FAULT 109 A circuit problem with the vehicle spe...

Page 159: ...s displayed try again to start the engine STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED 42 This message will appear when the engine has overheated Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damag...

Page 160: ...brakes have overheated This message does not indicate a problem with your vehicle s traction control system After a few minutes the traction control system will be available again and the TRACTION REA...

Page 161: ...de of your vehicle Automatic ride control is achieved through a computercontroller used to control and monitor the suspension system The computercontroller receives inputs from various sensors to dete...

Page 162: ...500miles 12 500 km It may indicate changing the oil before3 000miles 5 000 km dependingon your driving habits If the vehicle has been driven 7 500miles 12 500 km it will indicate tochange the oil If...

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Page 164: ...efogger HVAC Steering Wheel Controls Climate Control Personalization If Equipped Audio Systems Setting theClock 3 15 3 18 3 22 3 26 3 29 3 29 3 30 3 30 3 30 3 3 1 3 32 3 32 AM FM Stereo with Cassette...

Page 165: ...ECC system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your Cadillac Your vehicle also hasa flow through ventilation system described later in this section Digital Cluster Climate Control...

Page 166: ...is located near the front grille The sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling slow drivingor when the engine is first started after ashort trip In order to ensure proper automaticcl...

Page 167: ...ome out of the air conditioning outlets AC mode to maintain cornfort and prevent stuffiness If your vehicleis sitting outon a hot day and you have it set on AUTO the air will firstflow out the floor a...

Page 168: ...etting in cold or cool weather to save fuel The AUTO setting is used when it s warm outside and you need to cool the air in order to maintain a selected temperature and blower speed FAN SPEEDS Press t...

Page 169: ...on top of the instrument panel near the windshield TheECC system uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort 3 6 Fan Button...

Page 170: ...ted near the front grille The sensor can be affected by roador engine heat during idling slow driving or when theengine is first started after a short trip In order to ensure proper automatic climate...

Page 171: ...f the air conditioning outlets AC mode to maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it set onAUTO the air will first flow out the floor air outle...

Page 172: ...e button with the fan symbol on it until AUTO is displayed on the screen At this setting the fan speed is automatically controlled If it is cold outside the blower may not run in the maximum high fan...

Page 173: ...exit the recirculation mode Air Conditioning On hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape Thisreduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows c...

Page 174: ...g press the up or down arrow With each system outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor air conditioningor bi level outlets depending on the condition The heater works bestif you keep...

Page 175: ...any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defrosterwill work far better reducing the chanceof fogging the inside of the windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather adjust the fan to th...

Page 176: ...ess the DEFROST button If you select DEFROST adjust the fan speed by pressingthe fan button up or down If you select DEFROST from AUTO the system will control the fan speed The temperaturealso needsto...

Page 177: ...ings recalledby the climate control system are determined by which RKE transmitter l or 2 was used to enter the vehicle The number on the back of the RKE transmitter corresponds to driver 1 or to driv...

Page 178: ...e display DSPL Press this button to display the station being played Finding a Station BAND Press this button to select AM FM1 or FM2 and preset stations SEEK TUNE Press and release this button to see...

Page 179: ...will go to the frrst preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning If a preset station has weak reception the...

Page 180: ...rrow to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display You may use your station pushbuttons to tune t...

Page 181: ...splay the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes butyou should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in...

Page 182: ...gain tostop scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numberedpushbuttonslet you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18stations six A M six FM1 and sixFM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to se...

Page 183: ...tored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape With the radioon insert a cassette tape The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted While the tape is playing use the VOL F...

Page 184: ...that is playing PLAY showson the display SOURCE Press this buttonto switch from radio to cassette tape play If no cassette tape is in the tape player CASS appearson the display and then the radio sta...

Page 185: ...button again within five seconds of being in the tune mode tuning will continue Waiting longer than five seconds places the radio back in the seek mode SCAN Press this button and SCAN will appearon th...

Page 186: ...e and counterclockwiseto decrease treble If a stationis weak or noisy you may want todecreasethe treble Push these knobsback into their stored positions when you re not using them DSP The Digital Sign...

Page 187: ...laying a Cassette Tape With the radio on insert a cassette tape The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted While the tapeis playing use the VOL FADE BAL BASS and TREB controls just as youdo...

Page 188: ...is playing PLAY shows on the display SOURCE Press this button to switch from radio to cassette tape play If no cassette tape is in the tape player CASS appearson the display and then the radio statio...

Page 189: ...r possible Place large objects in the trunk appropriately so that they will not come into contact with the CD changer A A L I r 1 1 L You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a...

Page 190: ...rtially open the changer will not operate and an error will occur When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continuefor up toone and a half minutes de...

Page 191: ...e quickly through a track selection SEEK TUNE Press the right arrow to seek to the next selection Press the left arrow to search for the previous track selection The sound will mute while seeking SCAN...

Page 192: ...ror number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Radio Personalization If Equipped With thisfeature your vehicle will recall the latest radio settings as adjusted the...

Page 193: ...o will give you the best sound But FM signals will reach only about10to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range for mos...

Page 194: ...sm Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases awayfrom contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape...

Page 195: ...and it may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degradeover time Always make sure the cassette tape isin good condition before...

Page 196: ...turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need to...

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Page 202: ...2 4 3 4 6 4 6 4 10 4 13 4 13 4 14 4 16 DefensiveDriving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 18 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 24 4 24...

Page 203: ...ds or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Kear...

Page 204: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmentalreasons for these laws The obviousway to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what i...

Page 205: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial driversin the United Statesis 0 04percent The BAC will be over 0 10percent afterthree to six drinks inone hour Of course as we ve seen...

Page 206: ...ol in a person s systemcan make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that whenanyone who has been drinking driver orpassenger is ina crash that person...

Page 207: ...eans you can lose control of your vehicle Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s onlyan average It might be less withone driver and aslong as two or three seconds or more with anoth...

Page 208: ...ay get harder to push down If your engine stops you willstill have somepower brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may takelonger to stop and the brake pe...

Page 209: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The com...

Page 210: ...spin The TRACTION ENGAGEDmessage will display on the Driver InformationCenter when the tractioncontrol system is limiting wheel spin See DriverInformation Center Messages in the Index You may feel or...

Page 211: ...ressing the button again The TRACTION READY message should display briefly on the DriverInformationCenter Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergen...

Page 212: ...rate Both control systems steering and acceleration have todo their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control Refer to...

Page 213: ...apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depend...

Page 214: ...g another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerousmove since the passing vehicleoccupiesthe same laneas oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an errorin judgment or a b...

Page 215: ...oulder and check the blind spot 0 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you arefar enough ahead of the pa...

Page 216: ...steer the way you want the vehicle togo If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Alwaysbe ready for a second skidif it occurs If you have the DeVille Concours you may see...

Page 217: ...you down and keep more space between you and other vehicles 0 Slow down especiallyon higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead 0 In remote areas watchfor animals 0 If you...

Page 218: ...the dark Whenyou are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the highbeams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow downa little Avoid staring directly into theapproachingheadlamps...

Page 219: ...suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can makeit harder to...

Page 220: ...to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control...

Page 221: ...g usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fastrule abouthydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too...

Page 222: ...city mapand plan your tripinto an unknown part of the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freeways thatrim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy Seethe...

Page 223: ...the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turnsignal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the...

Page 224: ...done before starting out Of course you ll findexperiencedand able serviceexperts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here aresome thin...

Page 225: ...road inless than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips a a a Make sure your vehicle is well venti...

Page 226: ...ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill Yo...

Page 227: ...flashlight a red cloth and a Have your vehiclein good shapefor winter couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag You may want to put...

Page 228: ...can be even more trouble because it may offer the least tractionof all You can get wetice when it sabout freezing 32O F 0O C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until salt...

Page 229: ...the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surfaceof a curve or an overpassmay remain icy when thesurroundingroads are clear If you see a patchof ice ah...

Page 230: ...haust gasesunder your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t seeit or smellit soyou might not know it is in your vehicle Clear...

Page 231: ...and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until helpcomes Loading Your Vehicle i TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VE...

Page 232: ...e Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load youshould spreadit out Don t carry more than 203 lbs 92kg in the trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier t...

Page 233: ...d changes It s automatic you don t need to adjust anything Towing a Trailer A CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer Forexample...

Page 234: ...er adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here aresomeimportantpoints 0 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including s...

Page 235: ...ht should never be more than 3 900lbs 1773kg total including the load But even that can be too heavy The optional trailer towing package provides the necessary oil cooler for the DeVille or the DeVill...

Page 236: ...hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailertongue A should weigh12percent of the total loaded trailer weig...

Page 237: ...o not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper If you ll be pullinga trailer that when loaded will weigh more than2...

Page 238: ...th the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you ar driving is now a gooddeal longer andnot nearly as responsive as your vehicleis by itself Before youstart check the tr...

Page 239: ...well in advance Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your Cadillac dealer The green arrows on...

Page 240: ...Parking ona Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 0 Startyourengine Shift into a gear and 0 Be sure the parkingbrake has released 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowl...

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Page 244: ...blems that can occur on the road 5 2 HazardWarning Flashers 5 4 Other Warning Devices 5 4 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 15 Engine Overheating 5 25 5 25 5 35 5 36 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing...

Page 245: ...azard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lampswill flash on andoff Press the buttonin to make the front and rear turn sig...

Page 246: ...hazard warning The hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed in regardless of the key position Pull outon the collar to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are o...

Page 247: ...wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying tostartyour Cadillacby pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain a...

Page 248: ...s Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turnoff all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries Inaddition it could save...

Page 249: ...on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If the...

Page 250: ...to the positive terminal of the 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end of the negative cable touch anything until the next step The othe...

Page 251: ...ttery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 12 T r y to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it the enginefor awhile won t start after a few tries it probably needs...

Page 252: ...these instructions may not be correct Before you do anything turnon the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle has front wheel drive 0 The make model andyear...

Page 253: ...slots and only R hooks inthe rear R hook slots being towed A CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle...

Page 254: ...r this The transaxle shouldbe in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed onthe drive wheels be sure to f...

Page 255: ...vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winc...

Page 256: ...Attach a separate safety chain aroundthe outboard end of each lower control arm Rear Towing Tow Limits 35 mph 56kph 25 miles 40k m 5 13...

Page 257: ...ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not at...

Page 258: ...PENGINEENGINE OVERHEATEDis displayed an overheatprotection mode which alternatesfiring groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power andengine perfo...

Page 259: ...signaf steam or coolant before you open thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats...

Page 260: ...shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift tothe highest gearwhile driving OVERDFUVE a or THIRD 3 If you no longerhave the overheatwarning you can drive Just to be safe drive slowerfor about 10minutes If the...

Page 261: ...B Electric Engine Fans A CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan...

Page 262: ...on t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle I C E Engi...

Page 263: ...surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See EngineCoolant in the Indexfor more information A CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They...

Page 264: ...n boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain wateror thewrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get theo...

Page 265: ...if the engineparts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upp...

Page 266: ...2 Then keep turning the cap but now push down as you turnit Remove the pressure cap 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 5 23...

Page 267: ...re of the proper mixto the coolant surge tank until the level reaches about 2 5 inches 6 4 cm below the base of the filler neck 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure thearrows on the pressurecap lin...

Page 268: ...ehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It maybe very bumpy and noisy but you canstill steer Gently brake to a stop well off the roadif possible If a tire goes flat the nex...

Page 269: ...ools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turn the retainer center dial on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Lift and remove the...

Page 270: ...Turn the nut holding thejack and wheel wrench counterclockwise andremove it Then remove the jack and wrench Lift up the tire to remove it from the trunk...

Page 271: ...lude the jack A and the wheel wrench B There is a center wheel cover on the aluminum wheel Using the flat end of the wheel wrench gentlypry the wheel coveroff Be careful notto scratch the aluminum whe...

Page 272: ...n it isjacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack NOTICE Raising yourvehicle with the ja...

Page 273: ...hicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you clockwise Raise the vehiclefar enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicleby turning t...

Page 274: ...ches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off pL CAUTION Never use oi...

Page 275: ...ION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenea wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to repl...

Page 276: ...re you could damage the cover or the spare Stoe g the Flat Tire and Tools Storing ajack a tire or other equipmentin the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or colli...

Page 277: ...the coveras far forward as possible Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 1 CAUTION I Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop...

Page 278: ...n pressure regularly It should be60 psi 420Wa After installingthe compact spare onyour vehicle you shouldstop as soonas possible and make sure your spare tireis correctly inflated The compact spare is...

Page 279: ...e Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chainstoo Don t usetire chainson your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck...

Page 280: ...should turn your traction control system off See TractionControl System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinningthe wheels as little as possible Release the...

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Page 284: ...eFluid Engine Coolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield WiperBlade Replacement Tires AppearanceCare Cleaningthe Insideof Your Cadillac Care of Safety Belts 6 52 6 53 6...

Page 285: ...Maintenance Schedulebooklet em n Delco Doing Your Own Service Work If you wantto do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Cadillac Service Manual It tells you much more about how...

Page 286: ...ice If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it is designedto operateon fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels are n...

Page 287: ...the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommendedin the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel w...

Page 288: ...ause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The fuel door release button is located to the left of...

Page 289: ...urned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel fillercap too quickly This spray can happen if your tankis nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wa...

Page 290: ...em might be damaged Checking Thiw s Under the Hood A CAU IION I r I An electric fan under the hood can startup and injure you even when the engineis not running Keep hands clothing and tools awayfrom...

Page 291: ...en the hood It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go to the frontof the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever which is located under the front edge of the grill...

Page 292: ...C Power Steering Fluid D Oil Fill Location E Engine Oil Dipstick Location E Brake Master Cylinder G Transaxle DipstickPill H Air Cleaner I WindshieldWasherFluid Before closing the hood besure all fil...

Page 293: ...rt 1 L low If the message is displayed check the dipstick level and add oil as needed It s a good idea to check your engineoil everytime you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must b...

Page 294: ...d of oil to use For crankcasecapacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index I NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that sh...

Page 295: ...t symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be surethe oil put into your engineis American Petroleum InstitGte certified for gasoline engines You should alsouse the...

Page 296: ...vide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t addanythingto your oil Your Cadillac dealeris ready to advise if you think some...

Page 297: ...ns certain elementsthat maybe unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don tlet used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean yourskin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner...

Page 298: ...he enginehas cooled beforefollowingthese steps to replace the air cleaner filter 1 Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature IAT sensor from the base of the aircleaner 2 Witha screwdnv i loosen the air du...

Page 299: ...next to the IAT sensor 5 Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly toward the frontof the vehicle Remove the cover 6 Take out the air cleaner filter and remove any loose debris that may be found la...

Page 300: ...efer to the MaintenanceScheduleto determinewhen to replace the a i rfilter See Scheduled MaintenanceServices in the MaintenanceSchedulebooklet Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can causeyo...

Page 301: ...See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the MaintenanceSchedulebooklet How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may chooseto have thisdone at your Cadillac dealership service de...

Page 302: ...through each gear range pausing for about three secondsin each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P 0 Let the engine run at idlefor three tofive minutes Then without shutting off the engine...

Page 303: ...el is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to...

Page 304: ...vehiclefor 5 years or 150 000miles 240000 k m whicheveroccurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The followingexplains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If yo...

Page 305: ...could get toohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others couldbe burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOL coolant I NOTICE If you use an impro...

Page 306: ...nk pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiat...

Page 307: ...1 NOTICE The surge tank cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line u...

Page 308: ...Replacethe cap and completelytighten it Then remove thecap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the l...

Page 309: ...for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean asw...

Page 310: ...n t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your liningsare worn then you ll have too much flui...

Page 311: ...ork well or they may noteven work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just afew drops of...

Page 312: ...itionsor climates maycause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help...

Page 313: ...me to expect canchangein many other waysif someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s...

Page 314: ...ler service department Halogen Bulbs IA CAUTION I 1 Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow th...

Page 315: ...lockwise to unlock the socketfromthe lamp housing 3 Disconnect the socket from the harnessby separating the lockingclip 4 Install the newbulb and socket to the wiring harness connector Make sure that...

Page 316: ...ected see your Cadillac dealer Headlampson damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Cadillac dealer To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows...

Page 317: ...ded thatthe upper limit not exceed plus 0 4 degrees from the center of the bubble Other drivers may flash theirhigh beams at you if your adjustment is much above plus 0 4 degrees If YOU find that the...

Page 318: ...he bubble inside the level is centered at 0 3 After the vertical aim is correct check the horizontal aim for each headlamp and adjust as necessary Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the end of the...

Page 319: ...sare located below the headlamps To access lift off the headlamp cover see Step 1under Headlamps 2 Turn the housing socket clockwiseto unlock the socket from the lamp housing 3 Remove the turn signal...

Page 320: ...h Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 1 Lift the trim coverto remove 2 Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing 3 Replacethebulb Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplam...

Page 321: ...tdon t remove it 2 Gently tilt the top portion of the lamp housing to access the bulb sockets If you can t access thelower bulb socket remove the lamp housing completely I 3 Press the bulb socket hous...

Page 322: ...regular basisor when worn For proper windshield wiper blade length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts later in this section To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Turn the ignition key...

Page 323: ...he Index 0 Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure s...

Page 324: ...inflation pressure of each tire to 35 psi 240P a When you end this very high speed driving reduce the cold inflation pressures to those listedon the Tire Loading Information label NOTICE Don t let an...

Page 325: ...Tires should be rotated every 6 000to 8 000miles 10 000 to 13000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible andcheck wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or whee...

Page 326: ...a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing aFlat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tiresis to check...

Page 327: ...e an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace yourtires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range...

Page 328: ...rmanceCriteria TPC standards The treadwear grade is a comparativerating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified governmenttest course For example a tir...

Page 329: ...ly or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the lon...

Page 330: ...ve a collision in which you or otherscould beinjured Always usethe correctwheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement I NOTICE The wrong wheel can alsocause problems with bearing life brake cooli...

Page 331: ...azardous Some are toxic Otherscan burst intoflames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe theirfumes in a closed space When you use anything f...

Page 332: ...ent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturatethe stained area If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediatelyor it will set Using Foam npe Clean...

Page 333: ...ream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrapeoff excess stain 2 Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe po...

Page 334: ...soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Never use oils varnishes solve...

Page 335: ...w dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring Care of Safety Belts I Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to pro...

Page 336: ...weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedulebooklet Cleaning the Outsideof Your Cadillac The paint finishon your vehicle provide...

Page 337: ...non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a pe...

Page 338: ...heet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone chips fracture...

Page 339: ...the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbodycar washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemic...

Page 340: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 57...

Page 341: ...for your Cadillac It appears on a platein the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appear...

Page 342: ...al fuse which is powered by aMaxiFuse An electricaloverload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have the headlamp wiring checked right away MaxiFuse is...

Page 343: ...nd Driver Seat Belt Comfort Solenoids Trunk and Fuel Door Release Solenoids and Relays Door Lock Unlock Relays DPR Relay Park Lamp Relay Right and Left Park Fuse Rear Fog Lamp Relay Defog Relay Pull D...

Page 344: ...alInflatable Restraint SIR Fuse Accessory Relay Delayed AccessoryBus DAB Relay Horn Relay Driver and Passenger Lumbar In Out Relays Driver and Passenger Upmown Relays Fuse Front and Rear Ignition 1Rel...

Page 345: ...ical size and rating If you ever havea problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without li...

Page 346: ...er Courtesy Lamp Relay IFuse ICIGLTR1 1CIG LTR2 L HDLP LO R HDLP LO L HDLP HI R HDLP HI FOG i HDLPS HAZARD Usage Front and Rear Cigarette Lighters Full Console Only Right and Left Rear Cigarette Light...

Page 347: ...e Dimmer Switch Cluster DaytimeRunning Lamp DRL Relay Left and Right Low Beam in DRL Mode DRL Switch Powertrain ControlModule PCM Anti Lock Brake System ABS Traction ControlSystem IFuse IUsage I IGN 1...

Page 348: ...M TransaxleShift Solenoids Mass Airflow Canister Purge PCM Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Front Ignition 1 Relay Torque Converter PowertrainControl Module PCM Electronic IgnitionControlModule St...

Page 349: ...sage Cluster Cruise in Stalk PZM Catalytic ConverterOvertemp Amplifier Export TCC Switch SDM Left and Ri tDoor Sensor ELC Relay Vacuum Pump ALC Sensor Electronic Flasher Turn Hazard Switch Fuse CONSOL...

Page 350: ...elease Relay HighLow Beam Relay ICLUSTER ISteering Wheel Controls Cluster ACC PZM ElectrochromicMirror Rain Sensor Optional Accessory Relay Fuse Usage HTD MIR Right and Left Outside Heated Mirror HTD...

Page 351: ...ory Seat Module DeVille Concours Only RSS CV RTD CV RSS Fuse RT PARK LT PARK Usage Headlamp Switches Rear Fog Lamp Relay Right Front and Rear SidemarkerLamps Right Rear Back up Lamp Export Park Positi...

Page 352: ...IN Engine Code Concours 9 Horsepower DeVille and DeVille d Elegance 275 bhp 5600 rpm 205 kW 5600 rpm 224 kW 6000 rpm Concours 300 bhp 6000 rpm Torque DeVille and DeVille d Elegance 300 lb ft 4000 rpm...

Page 353: ...g refrigerants are the same If the air conditioningsystemin your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure theproper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Cadillac dealer Normal Maintenance Replacem...

Page 354: ...I NOTES 6 71...

Page 355: ...b NOTES...

Page 356: ...Cadillac Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Cadillac RoadsideService Roadside Service for the Hearing or SpeechImpaired Gold Key CourtesyTransportation Transportation Options 7 11 7 12 7 12 7 13...

Page 357: ...wever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly re...

Page 358: ...rench For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 InPuertoRico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgi...

Page 359: ...009 Van Dyke P O Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908ColonelSam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer to yourW a r r...

Page 360: ...cessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs Cadillac Roadside Service can be reachedby dialing 1 800 882 1112 24 hours a day 365 days a year This service is provided at n...

Page 361: ...pStarting LockOutAssistance 0 FuelDelivery 0 Flat Tire Change Coverschange only Trip Interruption If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the...

Page 362: ...you and request the followinginformation A description of the problem 0 Name home address home telephonenumber Location of your Cadillac and number you are 0 The model year Vehicle Identification Numb...

Page 363: ...Gold Key Courtesy Transportation It isjust one more exampleof Cadillac s commitment to provide the services you expect anddeserveas a Cadillac owner Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get whe...

Page 364: ...from the dealership orone obtained from a local rental agency Miscellaneous Service Should the situation necessitate making your own arrangements Gold Key CourtesyTransportation provides for reimburse...

Page 365: ...onal insurance coverage and any taxes or fees levied by state or local governmental agencies It is important that your vehicle be picked up from the dealership promptlyfollowingthe completionof your r...

Page 366: ...ty can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Cadillac voluntaril...

Page 367: ...Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 458 8006 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO T...

Page 368: ...fy us Please call us at 1 800 458 8006 or write Cadillac CustomerAssistance CC Cadillac MotorCar Division 30009 Van Dyke P O Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 Eng...

Page 369: ...e Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle...

Page 370: ...o the name ofthe personto whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box...

Page 371: ...b NOTES...

Page 372: ...alog Control Buttons 2 87 Antenna Power 3 32 Antifreeze 6 21 Air Control Climate Control System 3 3 3 7 Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel 3 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 77 4 7 Brakes 4...

Page 373: ...36 CassetteTapePlayer 3 17 3 20 3 24 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 31 CeUularTelephone 2 63 Center Console Storage Area 2 60 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 37 Central Door Unlocking Sy...

Page 374: ...re 5 35 Compass Rearview Mirror with 2 55 Console ShiftLever 2 3 1 Continuous Variable Real Time Dampening 2 96 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 ConvenienceNet 2 60 ConvexOutsideMirror 2 59 Coolant 6 21 Heate...

Page 375: ...Dual Temperature Control 3 3 3 7 Freeway 4 22 E C C 3 2 ElectricalEquipment Adding 2 23 3 31 6 59 ElectricalSvstem 6 59 J ElectrochromicDaymight Rearview Mirror 2 54 2 55 ElectronicClimateControl 3 2...

Page 376: ...age 2 91 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 62 FogLamps 2 47 FrenchLanguageManual ii Fuel 6 3 DataPanel 2 84 Gage 2 83 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 2 79 Fuel 2 83 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 25 Go...

Page 377: ...arting 5 4 Keyless Entry System Remote 2 7 Keys 2 2 Labels Certification 4 31 ServicePartsIdentification 6 58 Tire LoadingInformation 4 30 Vehicle Identification Number 6 58 Lamps 2 45 Courtesy 2 51 I...

Page 378: ...2 59 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview 2 54 2 55 Inside Daymight ManualRearview 2 53 MemorySeatandMirrors 1 3 Power Remote Control 2 58 Visorvanity 2 62 MMT 6 3 Model Reference 11 MountainRoads 4 24 Mu...

Page 379: ...3 15 l 3 18 8 8...

Page 380: ...ow to Wear Properly 1 13 IncorrectUsage 1 17 1 46 1 47 LapBelt 1 30 LargerChildren 1 45 RearSeatOutsidePassengerPositions 1 32 RearSeatPassengers 1 31 ReminderLight 1 8 2 74 Replacing After a Crash 1...

Page 381: ...e and Owner Publications 7 13 7 14 ServicingYour Air Bag EquippedCadillac 1 29 SheetMetalDamage 6 55 ShiftLevers 2 30 2 31 Shifting AutomaticTransaxle 2 25 Into PARK P 2 30 Out of PARK P 2 33 Shoulder...

Page 382: ...2 17 Thermostat 6 24 Third Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 27 TiltSteeringWheel 2 36 Time Setting the 3 15 Tire Loading Information Label 4 30 Tires 6 40 Alignment and Balance 6 46 TireLoading 4 30 BuyingN...

Page 383: ...ull Down Feature 2 15 LockRelease 2 13 OpenMessage 2 95 Storage System 2 14 TrunkMountedCDChanger 3 26 TTYUsers 7 4 Turn and Lane Change Signals 2 37 Turn Signal On Chime 2 37 Turn Signal On Message 2...

Page 384: ...70 Replacement 6 46 Wrench 5 28 Windows 2 35 Express Down 2 36 Power 2 35 Rear Lockout Switch 2 36 Warranty Information 7 12 WindshieldWasher 2 40 Fluid 2 40 6 25 Windshield Wipers 2 38 BladeReplaceme...

Page 385: ...INAL TIRES P6 40 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 8 ENGINE OIL FUEL DOOR RELEASE TAB FUEL P6 6 DOOR WINDSHIELD P6 5 WASHER FLUID P6 25 REMOTE DOOR AND TRUNK RELEASE P2 13AND 6 5 For detailed information refe...

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