Cadillac 1997 Seville Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1997 Seville

Page 2: ...tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Serv...

Page 3: ...or Car Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your Cadillac so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you scll the vehicle please leave this ma...

Page 4: ...le mites in the dornaiil of x were iaisatrtgitinst our own Whistler as a mountebank long after the big world had acclaimed him its greutest artistic gerlius 1Multitudrsi1cxke dto Bayreuth to worship a...

Page 5: ...Henry M Leland founder o f Cudillac stands beside the1905 ccOsceola which was builtto evaluate the feasibility o f a closed bodiedcur...

Page 6: ...aftsmanship A Creed Accuracy A Law The introduction of the firstfour cylinder engine in 1905 led theindustry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to50 mph For attention to quality and innovati...

Page 7: ...d by the then new General Motors Corporation Convenience cleanliness and all weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillacbecame the first manufacturerto offer closed bodies as standard...

Page 8: ...eMarley Earl The 30switnessed production of the powerful smooth and quiet V12 and V16 engines The crisp contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling 3 olass chrome...

Page 9: ...ac of 1960 The car s beautiful clean linedstylingiscertainly elegant beyond compare Its new interior luxury provides afeelingof elegancethat can be sensed nowhere else i n the world of motor cars And...

Page 10: ...ingwheels twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years Ir 1557the Eldorado Brougham featured 1957Eldorado Brougham x The Eldorado introduced in 1953 was redesigned for 1967 as...

Page 11: ...of the Year Motor Trend Ten Best I Car Driver Car of the Yeac Automobile Magazine The year I993 saw the introduction of the Northstar system The stateof the art system includes the 32 valve dual overh...

Page 12: ...x A good place to look forwhat you need is the Irldex in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it s s You will find a number of saf...

Page 13: ...e and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words Also in this book you will find these notices not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly NOTICE I When you read other mmuals...

Page 14: ...ERY These symbols arc important for you and your passengers u henever your chicle is driven n DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN BELTS SEAT e AIR BAG f FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WIND...

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Page 16: ...estions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 12 Driver Position 1 20 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 21 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21 Su...

Page 17: ...the entireseat up ordown 0 To move the whole seat forward or backward slide the controlin the direction of the center arrow The lumbar control is located on the outboard side of each front seat It pr...

Page 18: ...ecall buttons and wantto stop seat or mirror movement pressone of the manual seat or mirror control buttons This cancels a memory recall You can also recall a seat and mirror position if your vehicle...

Page 19: ...ore information see Remote Recall Memory in the Index The control is located in the center console Move the switch to LO or HI to turn on the heating elements in the seat The LO setting warms the seat...

Page 20: ...itsjob because it won t beagainst your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crashyou could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lapbelt can t do itsjob either In a crashthe belt coul...

Page 21: ...not do with safety belts And it explainsthe Supplenxmtal Inflatable Restraint SIR or air bag system A CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a cr...

Page 22: ...up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in 1 the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here swhy They vork You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a cr...

Page 23: ...When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes I Put someone on it Take the simplestvehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels...

Page 24: ...I i Get it up to speed Then stop thevehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield...

Page 25: ...panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop overmore distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts mak...

Page 26: ...ry air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s truenot only in...

Page 27: ...n This part describes the driver s restraint system The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to seehow see Seats in the Index so YO...

Page 28: ...u d be less likely to slide under thelap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the should...

Page 29: ...juster to the height that is right foryou To move it down squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing up on the bottom o...

Page 30: ...t set and you ll have to start again 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean forward slightly then sit back If you ve added more than 1inch 25 mm of slack pull the shoulder belt out as you did...

Page 31: ...ve nearly as much protection this way A CAUTION 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 shoulder belt sh...

Page 32: ...belt is buckled i n the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at the pelvic bones This could causeserious internal injuries Always b...

Page 33: ...d movetoo far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would applytoo much forceto the ribs whicharen t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure...

Page 34: ...ed across the body A CAUTION You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it c...

Page 35: ...he way Before you close the door be surethe belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant w01nan should wear a lap shoulder belt and the la...

Page 36: ...bag for the driver and another airbag for the right front passenger Here are the most important thingsto know about the air bag system A CAUTION You can be severelyin jurtld or kil1c di n a crash if...

Page 37: ...control of the vehicle A CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properlyin your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and th...

Page 38: ...s Where are the air bags The driver s a i rbag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is inthe instrument panel on the passenger s side 3...

Page 39: ...can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is notdesigned to inflatein rol...

Page 40: ...assenger s bag will be hot fora short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be sorne smoke and dust coming fromvents in the deflated...

Page 41: ...g it may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module Do not open or break the air bag covering g YOW Air Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced There areparts of the air...

Page 42: ...crash And they can strikeothers in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pul...

Page 43: ...e sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the saf...

Page 44: ...atal injuries Theshoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a...

Page 45: ...When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt thelatch plate and pull it along the belt...

Page 46: ...tion and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this sectioll Make sure the release button on the buckle is...

Page 47: ...uring a crash a baby will becomeso CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued heavy youcan t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110 kg for...

Page 48: ...eat N o 1 7 2 r put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injuredif tlw right t r o n f passenger s a...

Page 49: ...raint has atopstrap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in oryou If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you...

Page 50: ...hild restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button 1s positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you eves had to Tilt the latch pl...

Page 51: ...d restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety beltand let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freelyagain and be ready to work oran adult or larger child passenger directions tobe sure i...

Page 52: ...int instructions will show you how 5 6 7 Buckle the belt Make surethe release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to To tighten the belt pull...

Page 53: ...in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up thelatch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructio...

Page 54: ...e the belt Make sure the releasebutton is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety beltquickly if you ever had to 6 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set t...

Page 55: ...afety belt and 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 directions tobe sure itis secure Children who haveoutgrown...

Page 56: ...rushed together and seriously injured A belt must be usedby only oneperson at a time What if a child is wearinga lap shoulderbelt but the child isso small that the shoulder belt is very closeto the ch...

Page 57: ...child s pelvic bones in a crash A CAUTION Never do this Here a child issitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt inthis way...

Page 58: ...eep a safety belt system fron doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety beltsmay not protect you in a t crash They can rip apartunder impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one...

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Page 62: ...S Key I1 New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Parking Over Things Th...

Page 63: ...A child or others could be badlyinjured or even killed They couldoperate power windowsor other controlsor even make the vehicle move If they turned the ignition to ON and moved the shift lever out of...

Page 64: ...as a bar code tag attached to it rather than a knock out plug Your dealer os qualified locksmith can make extra ignition keys by reading the bar code tag Keep the bar code tag and the door key plugs i...

Page 65: ...There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use either the door key or the Remote Keyless Entry R E transmitter If your vehicle has the optional theft deterrent system you...

Page 66: ...ain it will not lock automatically Use the manual or power lock to lock the door again If you need to lock the doors before shifting out of PARK P use the manual or power lock button to lock the doors...

Page 67: ...se will display the DRIVR UNLOCK IN PARKprompt A yes or no response here automatically brings up the REMOTE FLASH LIGHTS feature Your Cadillac is equipped with rear doorsecurity locks that help preven...

Page 68: ...on If you close the doors you can lock them using the RKE system Itis always recornmended that you remove the ignitionkey when locking your vehicle Note that the anti lockout feature can be overridde...

Page 69: ...to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer duringrainy or snowy wsather a a...

Page 70: ...unlock buttons on the RICE transmitter are pressed Press the TRIP SET TRIP RESET button to answer yes press theRESET INFO RESET button to indicate no or press the INFORMATION INFO button to skip to th...

Page 71: ...er personalization features available see Memory and Personalization Features later in this section Your vehicle may have memory personalization If it does REMOTE RECALL MEMORY will be the fourth pers...

Page 72: ...aler Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitterwill not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it Under normal use the battery in your remo...

Page 73: ...t set or snwll CO It can cause unconsciousnessand evtw death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass through the seal betweenthe body and...

Page 74: ...DIC to open the trunk You can also press the trunk button on the RKE transmitter to access the trunk compartment If you do not have the full console then press the trunk button on the RKE transmitter...

Page 75: ...Attach the removable net to the slots located on the side and front of the divider walls Once in place the storage system can be moved forward or rearward for convenience and easy accessing of stored...

Page 76: ...have to slam the trunk lid in orderto close the trunk instead gently lower the trunk lid until it is nearly shut the automatic pull down unit will take over and lock the trunk firmly A E3 A Trunk Lid...

Page 77: ...to lock the doors Park in a lighted spot closeall windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you If you park in a lot wher...

Page 78: ...j Unlocking a door any other way will activate the alarm Turning the ignition key to RUN without disarming the theft deterrent systemwill also activate the alarm If you activate the alarm by accident...

Page 79: ...is armed when the key is removed from the ignition Note that the RKE transmitter can t be usedto open the trunk or fuel door if the VALET button is pressed in PASS Key I1 uses a reiistor pellet in the...

Page 80: ...adillac dealer for service If the THEFT SYSTEMPROBLEM message is displayed during vehicle operation your vehicle needs servicing Your vehicle will restart if you turn itoff however your vehicle may be...

Page 81: ...ith the ignitionkey in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to fivediHerent positions ACCESSORY A This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is o...

Page 82: ...indows Astroroof Power to these accessories stops after 10minutes or if any door is opened If you want power for another 10minutes turn the ignition key to RUN and then back to OFF Move yourshift leve...

Page 83: ...ch gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do...

Page 84: ...Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could causean electricalshock...

Page 85: ...side temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your Cadillac deafer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle...

Page 86: ...You have to fully q p h your regular brakes befory you can shift f ron PARK P when the ignition key is i n the RLTN position I you cannot shift out of PARK PI ust pr ssurc o r thc shift lever push th...

Page 87: ...AL N with the engine racing isn t coveredby your warranty OVERDRIVE a This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re 0 Going less than 35 mph 155 kmh push the accele...

Page 88: ...t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position givesyou even more power than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or...

Page 89: ...king brake on the PARK BRAKE indicator light comes on and stays on See bParkingBrake Indicator Light in the Index for more information When you move out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N if the engine is running...

Page 90: ...ng a trailer and are parkingon a hill see what to do first to keep the trailer frommoving 6 b Towing a Trailer in the Index This section shows A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get outof your vehicleif...

Page 91: ...0 Move the lever up as far as it will go 1 With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking bralte 2 Move the ignition key to LOCK 3 Remove the key and take it with you If you c...

Page 92: ...Hold in the button on the leverand push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle With your right footstill holding the brake pedal down set the garlung brake Move the ignition key to LOC...

Page 93: ...king pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift leverout of PARI P Your Cadillac has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSIj You have to fully apply your regular brakes bqfim you can shift from P...

Page 94: ...th You might haveexhaust coming in if Your exhaust system soundsstrange or 0 Your vehicle getsrusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high...

Page 95: ...losed in placecan be a blizzard See Blizzard in theIndex A CAUTION It can be darlgerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicl...

Page 96: ...ctrical power to operatethe windows will not shut off until you open a dooror IO minutes have passed If you want this power for another IO minutes turn the key to RUN and back to OFF This feature is p...

Page 97: ...Press the button again to allow your passengers to reuse their window controls The horn can be sounded by pressing on the center of the steering wheel pad Hoid the steering wheel and pull the lever to...

Page 98: ...ld it there until the lane change is complete The lever returns when it s released If the turn signal isleft on awarning chime will sound and the DIC will display TURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a...

Page 99: ...old the leverthere Release the iever to turn them off If the headlamps are on low beam they will shift to high beam and stay there Pull the lever toward you to return to low beam If the headlamps are...

Page 100: ...ce can overloadthe wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or iceto prevent an overload This moisture sensor is mounted on the passenger s interior sideof the...

Page 101: ...nsense wiping feature AUTODELAY can be overridden at any time by nanually changing the wiper control toLO or HI speed Note that if you ever need to replace the windshield make sure it is Rainsense com...

Page 102: ...at a steady speed So don t useyour cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire tractiom can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose c...

Page 103: ...You could be startledand even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Accelerate to the speed you want 3 Press the SET CRUISE...

Page 104: ...ke You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A There are two ways to go to a higher speed 1 Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher spe...

Page 105: ...cruise control speed you set earlier How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepnessof the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the a...

Page 106: ...trument panel backlighting will dim only when it is dark outside The control forthe headlamps is on the left side of the instrument panel Pull the lamp control knob all the way out to turn the headlar...

Page 107: ...Winstsument panel won t be lit up either When the twilight sent xL s s i ch is 011 and it s dark enough outside the hi 1 ixaE hea amps atreduced intensity will turn off and nor nal low beam headlamy o...

Page 108: ...mps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside To operate the twilight sentinel leave the lamp knob off and move the TWILIGHT control to any position but OFF If you move the control all the way to t...

Page 109: ...w Beams Automatic X X NO Lamps or Message X X DRL X X DRL and Manual Park Lamps X Manual Park LamDs X X tManual Park and Fog Lamps x X Manual Park Fog and DRL X I Manual Park Lamps and Low IseaEsi X X...

Page 110: ...e sensor it will read dark and the lamps will come on Cluster lighting as well as instrument panel lighting automatically dims when it becomes dark outside When it s dark the brightness control can be...

Page 111: ...tion This feature prohibits the dimming of the instrument panel lights during daylightwhile the headlamps are on This feature operates with the light sensor for the twilight sentinel and is fully auto...

Page 112: ...sage to appear is DOORS LOCK IN GEAR Press theINFORMATION INFO button after thisprompt is displayed until STORAGE MODE prompt appears on the DIC Press the TRIP SET TRIPRESET button to answsr yes or pr...

Page 113: ...es when headlamps are behind you At night when the glare is too high the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare thischange may take a few seconds The mirror will return to its clear daytime stat...

Page 114: ...e day mode This givesyou a bright image in the mirror as you back up lleanmia wg iI Bc u Use a cotton swaband glass cleanerto clean the front and rear photocellsthat make the auto dimming feature work...

Page 115: ...ting turns on the compass in addition to the dayhight function The letter or letters displayed in the top right corner of the mirror indicate the direction in which you are traveling The reverse modei...

Page 116: ...he displaywill show a number first but keep holding until the letter C appears 3 For quick calibration drive thevehicle in a 360 degree circle at less than 5 mph 8 km h until the display reads acompas...

Page 117: ...one entry is displayed Once the desiredzone number is displayed stop pressing the CAL switch and the displaywill show compass direction within a few seconds Move the switchin the middle of the control...

Page 118: ...n sce more from the driver s seat Thismirror does not have a dimming feature A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cuttoo sharply into the r...

Page 119: ...inside rearview mirror in the headliner push up and the storage area will open The map storage pockets are located on each front door as well as on the passenger s and driver s front seatbacks Your ve...

Page 120: ...e equipped with a rear seat armrest which includesan open storage compartment and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use To open lift the front edge This feature is available on vehicles with leather i...

Page 121: ...ll the way in and release It will pop back by itself when it s ready to light You may also have a lighter on the back of the center console near the rear seat air outlet Note that power to the cigaret...

Page 122: ...Eithersystem has steering wheel telephone controls and information output through the DIC Voice activation and hands free operationare standard features For more information contact your Cadillac dea...

Page 123: ...utomatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment ConciergeKustorner Convenience Services A folding handleabove each rear door can be used when getting out of your vehicle For your convenience agarment hook...

Page 124: ...provides an airy spacious feel to your vehicle s interior and can also increase ventilation It includes a sliding glasspanel and a sliding sunshade The control switch only works when the ignition is o...

Page 125: ...5of the FCC Rules Operation is subject tothe following two conditions I this devicemay not cause harmful interference and 2 this devicemust accept anyinterference received including intelferencethat m...

Page 126: ...tter so that you can still see thered light 4 Using both hands press the hand held transmitter button and the desired buttonon the universal transmitter Continue to press both buttons through Step 5 5...

Page 127: ...transmitter is disabled when the VALET button inside the glove box is activated For more information see Security Override earlierin this section Also note that if the hand held transmitter appears t...

Page 128: ...ining button on the garage dooropener receiver for one or two seconds 4 Return to the universal transmitterin your vehicle and press the universal transmitterbutton you have already programmed for two...

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Page 130: ...nts of the instrument panel are 1 AirOutlets 2 Turn Signal Multifi nctioln Lever 3 Driver Information Center Control Buttons 4 Driver s Side Ais Bag 5 Cluster 6 Steering Column Shift Lever 7 Electroni...

Page 131: ...United States versionshown Canadian similar...

Page 132: ...United States version shown Canadiansimilar...

Page 133: ...appens if a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed The new one may read the correct mileage This is because your vehicle s computer has stored the mileage in memory TRIP 1 SET 1 TRIP RESET Digit...

Page 134: ...such as temperature fuel and trip odometer alsogo back and forth between English and metric Vehicie Speed Limiter This featureprevents your vehicle fromexceeding speeds that the tires are not ratedfo...

Page 135: ...ou will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine justto let you know they re working If O L I are familiar with this section you should IW...

Page 136: ...The system checks the air bag s electrical system lor malfunctions The light tells you if there is an eicctrical problm The system check includesthe air hag scnsorh thc a i r hug modules the wiringan...

Page 137: ...uld take your Cadillac to the dealer at once To save your battery until you get there turn off all accessories Your Cadillac s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t workin...

Page 138: ...service ___ When the ignition is on thebrake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on a...

Page 139: ...tem warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning li...

Page 140: ...e warning light will come on If the traction controlsystem warning light comeson and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service This light tells yo...

Page 141: ...ssion control systems This system is calledOBD I1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produc...

Page 142: ...diagnosis and service rnay be required The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle 0 Reducing vehiclespeed 0 Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towi...

Page 143: ...This will be detected by thesystem and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper...

Page 144: ...lected oil problems can be costlyand is not coveredby your warranty PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Digital Cluster I Analog Cluster The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank It works...

Page 145: ...normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads E It takes more or less gasto fill the tank than the gage said For...

Page 146: ...iving conditionswill be like for the rest of your trip so the range is estimated based on the recent fueleconomy Therefore the range reading may change as your driving habits change Going from city to...

Page 147: ...you can tcll how Far you ve gone since you last sct t11c TRIP SET back t o zero To reset press and hold thc button u n t i l XI OS appear If your vehicle is domestic the trip odonwrcr will return to z...

Page 148: ...g messages that have been displayed sincethe ignition key was turned to RUN will redisplay If no messages were displayed a MONITORED SYSTEMS OK message will appear MPG AVG Reset Press the INFORMATION...

Page 149: ...s and hold the INFO RESET button until 0 0 MPG AVG is displayed GAL FUEL USED Reset Press the INFO button to display the FUEL USED on the DIC then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 0 0 GAL FU...

Page 150: ...ehicle s systems V hicles that are first sold in Canada will have a number aftereach message This number helps toidentify the message which is only displayed in English A C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION 1...

Page 151: ...e cause of this problem To help the generator recharge the battery quickly you can reduce the load on the electrical system b turning off the accessories You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by...

Page 152: ...e engine hasbeen off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface Then check the dipstick and add oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index CHECK WASHER FLUID 25 This message will appear...

Page 153: ...rammed into your vehicle See your Cadillac dealership for service PCM FAULT 110 The circuit in the Powertrain Control Module PCM has shorted oris loose when this message appears Have your Cadillac ser...

Page 154: ...e PCM Have your vehicle serviced by your Cadillac dealership SERVICE EMISSIONS SYSTEM 104 A problem in the emissions system has occun ed when this message appears Have your Cadillac dealership service...

Page 155: ...omething has caused your Cadillac to start to spin so you should consider slowing down STABILITY REDUCED 54 If you ever see the STABILITY REDUCED message it means there may be a problem with your stab...

Page 156: ...so adjust your driving accordingly Thismessage will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin TRACTION OFF 89 This message will be displayed after the trac...

Page 157: ...hieved through a computer used to control and monitor the suspension system The controller receives inputs from various sensors to determine the proper system response If the controller detects aprobl...

Page 158: ...miles 12 500 krn it will indicate to change the oil If you drive in a dusty area you should change your oil every 3 000miles This featurelets you know when to change the engine oil It s based on the e...

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Page 160: ...s Climate Control Personalization Audio Systems Setting theClock AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Optional CompactDisc Player 3 17 3 2 1 3 25 3 25 3 25 3 26 3 26 3 27 3 28 3 28 3 14 Bose AM...

Page 161: ...e TEMPIAUTO knob adjusts the air temperature coming through the system Turn the TEMP AUTO knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise todecrease the temperature Press the TEMWAUTO...

Page 162: ...sensorto be as close to the actual outside conditions as possible This isdetermined by how much time has elapsed since the vehicle has been turned off and by vehicle speed Press thisbutton to deliver...

Page 163: ...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 on AUTO the air will first flow out thefloor air outle...

Page 164: ...lly controlled If it is cold outside the blower may notrun in the maximum high fan speed right away The system checks the temperature of the engine coolantto assure it is warm enough to provide heat W...

Page 165: ...dors entering yourvehicle In the AUTO mode the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air Pressing therecirculation button will change the operation to a manual mode and the air will r...

Page 166: ...igned to cycle the compressoron and off to keep the desired temperature I3e8i if ig Press the MODE button to select heater Adjust the interior temperature to a comfortable level and if the fan speed n...

Page 167: ...ed for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake outlets of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of the windows Keep the air path under the front seats cle...

Page 168: ...NOTICE Scraping the insideof your rear window could cut and damage the heating grids Your warranty would notcover this damage And don t put decals there you might haveto scrape themoff Some heating a...

Page 169: ...re they were lastset The settingscan also be changed by briefly pressing thememory seat buttons 1 or 2 located on the driver s door i C 5 Your Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily...

Page 170: ...pear on the display Use SCAN to listen tostations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press this button again to stop scanning PUSHBU...

Page 171: ...itions when you re not using them With the radio on insert a cassettetape The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL BASS and TREB controlsjus...

Page 172: ...of the tape that is playing PLAY shows on the display SOURCE Press thisbutton to switch from radio to cassette tape play If no cassette tapeis in the tape player CASS appearson the displayand then the...

Page 173: ...his mode higher or lower radio stations are advanced to in small increments until the SEEK TUNEbutton is released Tuning stops when you release this button If you press and hold the SEEK TUNE button a...

Page 174: ...se to increaseand counterclockwise to decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positionswhen you re not using them BAL...

Page 175: ...vancesand FWDwill appear on the display You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radiostation while in FF mode SEEK TUNE Press the right arrow to seek to the next selection on the tape...

Page 176: ...soon as possible to prevent damage to thetapes and player See Careof Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset theCLN indicator...

Page 177: ...M1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to selectAM FMl or FM2 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a chime A preset number will appear on the display The sound...

Page 178: ...s and equalization for the driver seat DFWER SEAT canbe used at any time for any material Other passengersin the vehicle may not perceive the same effect LIVE This setting is used to imitate the sound...

Page 179: ...o reversethe tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed Theradio will play while the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to anothe...

Page 180: ...lay the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in...

Page 181: ...acing a disc on the tray label side down If youload a disc label side up the discwill not play and an error will occur Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot Repeat this procedure for loadin...

Page 182: ...ntil the changeris ready to play When a CD begins playing a disc and track number will be displayed The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine All of the CD functions are controlled by t...

Page 183: ...ger and the radio ison to play a compact disc To return to playing the radio press BAND Pressing SOURCE also switches between a tape or compact disc if both are loaded EJECT Slide the CD changer door...

Page 184: ...he memory seat buttons 1 or2 located on the driver s door Your Cadillac hasa built in theft deterrent featureon each radiothat is automatic there is no programming required The radio in your Cadillac...

Page 185: ...aring Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level beforeyour hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest...

Page 186: ...e head asthe hubs of the cleaner cassette turn It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning Insert the cassette at least six times toensure thorough cleaning Some cleaning cassettes or CD ada...

Page 187: ...e the antenna Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent Wipe the cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition o...

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Page 192: ...13 4 13 4 14 4 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steeling Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 18 4 2I 4 22 4 23 4 24 4 24 4 26 4 30 4 32 Drivin...

Page 193: ...reeways 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 Beready for their mistakes Rear end coll...

Page 194: ...l There aregood medical psychologicaland developmental reasons forthese laws The obvious way to solve thishighway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people...

Page 195: ...other countries it s even lower The BAClimit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course aswe ve se...

Page 196: ...a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinalcord or heart This Ineans that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s...

Page 197: ...e w i t h another Age physical condition alettncss coo dination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h travels...

Page 198: ...pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have somepower brake assist But you willuse it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the...

Page 199: ...m on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front whe...

Page 200: ...TION ENGAGED message will display on the Driver Information Centerwhen the traction control system is limiting wheel spin See Driver Information Center Messages in the Index You may feel or hearthe sy...

Page 201: ...turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again TheTRACTION READYmessage should display briefly on the Driver Information Center With anti lock you can steer andbrake at the same tim...

Page 202: ...ntrol systems steering and acceleration have to do theirwork where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control Referto Traction Cont...

Page 203: ...kes 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 depending on the spa...

Page 204: ...y Passing anothervehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic forseveral seconds A miscalculation an error in judg...

Page 205: ...over your shoulderand check the blind spot 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 are far enough ahea...

Page 206: ...he way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs If you have the SevilleSTS you may see the STABILI...

Page 207: ...are some tips on night driving 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive 0 Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more spacebetween you and other vehicles Slow down especially...

Page 208: ...When you are facedwith severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehiclewith misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep...

Page 209: ...C N C II C tuned for driving on dry paven lcnt The heavier the rain the harder it is t o we E1 w it your windshield wiper blades are i n o o d shapc I Ilea rain can make it harder to seeroad signs an...

Page 210: ...kes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down beforeyou hit them Wet brakescan cause accidents Theywon t work as well in a quickstop and ma cause pulling to one side You could lose contro...

Page 211: ...roplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higherspeeds There just isn ta hard and fast rule abouthydroplaning The best advice is toslow down when it is raining Driving Throug I NOTICE If you drive too...

Page 212: ...ap and plan yourtrip into an unknown part of the cityjust asyou would for a cross country trip T r y to use the fieeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the n...

Page 213: ...ap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary T r y to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the...

Page 214: ...ting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service expertsin Cadillac dealershipsall across North America They ll be ready and willing to helpif you need it Here aresome things you can check...

Page 215: ...leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do abouthighway hypnosis First be aware that itcan happen Then here aresome tips Make sure your vehicle is well ve...

Page 216: ...ne running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill If you don t shift down your brakes could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even nonegoing down a hill...

Page 217: ...brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving unde...

Page 218: ...r grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the lea...

Page 219: ...reas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings orunder bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a...

Page 220: ...an trap exhaust gasesunder your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside COcould overcome you and kill you You can t see it orsmell it so you might not know it is in your veh...

Page 221: ...t out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes TIRE LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLECAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY...

Page 222: ...Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load you should spreadit out Don t carry more than 176lbs 80 kg in your trunk IA CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavie...

Page 223: ...hanges It s autonmtic you don t need to adjust anything A CAUTION If you don t use the correctequipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull I trailer For example if the trailer is to...

Page 224: ...speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably towind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here...

Page 225: ...or advice or you can write us at Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke Warren MI 48090 9025 P O BOX 9025 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited C...

Page 226: ...s door or see LoadingYour Vehicle in the Index Then besure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue It s important tohave the correct hitchequipment...

Page 227: ...know your rig Acquaint yourself with thefeel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nea...

Page 228: ...d out Thus you may think drivers NOTICE Making verysharp turns while traileringcould cause the trailerto come in contact with t he vehicle Your vehicle couldbe damaged Avoid behind you are seeingyour...

Page 229: ...1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Be sure the parking brake has released 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the traile...

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Page 232: ...occur onthe road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 4 Other Warning Devices 5 4 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 16 Engine Overheating 5 26 5 26 5 36 5 37 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Co...

Page 233: ...in to makethe frontand rear turn signal lamps flashon and off Your hazard warning flashers let you w a r n others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps wil...

Page 234: ...warning flashers areon The hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed in regardless of the key position e Pull out on the collar to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning fla...

Page 235: ...by your warranty Trying to start your Cadillacby pushing or pulling it won t work and itcould damage your vehicle IA CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They canbe dangerous because They contain acidthat...

Page 236: ...Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lampsthat aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparksand help save both batteries In addition it could save y...

Page 237: ...on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water andget medical help immediately 6 Check that thejumper cables don thave loose or missing insulation If they do...

Page 238: ...7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery...

Page 239: ...rt on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least 11 12 18 inches 46em away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just...

Page 240: ...as factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirtingor special tires and wheels these instructions may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When...

Page 241: ...tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under yourvehicle after it has been liftedby the tow truck Always secure thevehicle on each side with se...

Page 242: ...will damage drivetrain and suspensioncomponents When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to theOFF position The steeringwheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with...

Page 243: ...and wheel straps Towinga vehicle overrough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoiddamage install a towing dollyand raise...

Page 244: ...s in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rails behind the frontwheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car calrierequipment Attach a separate safety chain around theout...

Page 245: ...nsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicleto ground or vehicleto wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand rai...

Page 246: ...ook slots in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are tobe used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the end of e...

Page 247: ...h alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This operatingmode allows your vehicle to be driven to a sa...

Page 248: ...coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids init can catch fire You or others could bebadly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of...

Page 249: ...herwise shiftto the highest gearwhile driving OVERDRIVE or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just tobe safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come...

Page 250: ...the hood can start up even whentheengineisnotrunningandcaninjure you Keephands clothingand tools awayfrom i any underhood electricfan I I If the coolant insidethe coolant surge tank is boiling don t...

Page 251: ...burned Don t run the engineif there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you couldbe burned Get any leak fixed before youdrive the vehicle NOTI...

Page 252: ...ssure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information 0 Steam andscalding liquidsfrom a hotcooling system can blow out andburn you badly They are under pressure and i...

Page 253: ...before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get toohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat...

Page 254: ...l burn if the engineparts arehot enough Don t spillcoolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system includingthe coolant surge tank pressure cap and...

Page 255: ...1 2 Then keep turning the cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix up to the baseof the filler neck...

Page 256: ...ore of the proper mix to the coolant surgetank until the level reaches about2 5 inches 6 4cm below the bass of the filler neck 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure caplin...

Page 257: ...er control by steering theway you want the vehicle togo It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part sh...

Page 258: ...uipment you ll need is inthe trunk Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turn the retainer center dial on the compact spare cover counterclockwise toremove it Liftand remove the cover See Com...

Page 259: ...Turn the nut holding thejack and wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench Lift up the tireto remove it from the trunk...

Page 260: ...he jack A and the wheel wrench B There is a center wheel cover on the aluminum wheel Using the flat endof the wheel wrench gently pry the wheel cover off Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel e...

Page 261: ...p is dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never getunder a vehicle when it is supported onlyby ajack NOTICE Raising yourvehicle withthe jack improperly posit...

Page 262: ...l it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire nearyou 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough of...

Page 263: ...r dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a papertowel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to getall t...

Page 264: ...UTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened 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 re...

Page 265: ...your compact spare you coulddamage the cover or the spare Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose eq...

Page 266: ...in place Store the cover as far forward as possible _1 A CAUTION Storing ajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision lo...

Page 267: ...stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare ismade to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances upto 3 000miles 5000 km so you can...

Page 268: ...spare 8 I 9 What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can helpyou get out when you re stuck but you must use caution c CAUTION I...

Page 269: ...ront wheels YOU should turn pour traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as po...

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Page 272: ...ld Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Insideof Your Cadillac Care of Safety Belts Cleaning Glass Surfaces 6 50 6 50 6 50...

Page 273: ...parts have one of these marks If you want to do some of your own servicework you ll want to get theproper Cadillac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Cadillac than this ma...

Page 274: ...ertified tomeet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it isdesigned to operateon fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels arenot available in states ado...

Page 275: ...methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in yourfuel system andalso damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty If you plan on driving in another count...

Page 276: ...your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materialsaway from gasoline The capis behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle located on the optional full console and on the Remote Keyle...

Page 277: ...badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slo...

Page 278: ...emissions system might bedamaged I P A CAUTION An electricfan under thehood canstartup and injure you even whenthe engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools awayfrom any underhood electric f...

Page 279: ...pen thehood It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel R Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located above thefront grille Lift up on the...

Page 280: ...C Power Steering Fluid D Oil Fill Location E Engine Oil DipstickLocation E Brake Master Cylinder G Transaxle DipstickEill H Air Cleaner I Windshield Washer Fluid Before closing the hood be sure all fi...

Page 281: ...ded It s a good idea tocheck your engine oil every time you get fuel In order toget an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is located...

Page 282: ...l to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine hasso much oil that theoil level gets above the upper mark that shows the pr...

Page 283: ...has the Starburstsymbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You...

Page 284: ...km or12months whichever occurs first without an oil change Use onlyengineoilwiththeAmericanPetroleum before 3 000miles 5000 km Never drive your vehicle Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline Engines Starburs...

Page 285: ...r very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use a...

Page 286: ...d at the mass airflow sensor end of the air duct 3 Disconnect the air duct fromthe mass airflow sensor 4 Unhook both air cleaner cover latches One latch is located near the radiator hose not shown and...

Page 287: ...ots in the front edge of the air cleaner base Pivot the air cleaner cover and the air duct assembly downward Make sure that both latches are secure and fully engaged Reinstall the clean air duct over...

Page 288: ...ways have theair cleaner in place when you re driving A good time to check your automatic transaxlefluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every50 000miles 83 00...

Page 289: ...n outside temperatures areabove 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pullinga trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at not mal oper...

Page 290: ...ou can reach the transaxlefluid cap The assembly is attached to the vehicle by two fasteners Simply lift up on the air cleaner assembly to remove it Find the transaxle fluid cap and turn it counterclo...

Page 291: ...s not covered by your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under HOWto Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way...

Page 292: ...Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important thatyou use onlyDEX COOL sili...

Page 293: ...you or others couldbe burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be co...

Page 294: ...engine and radiator are hot can allowsteam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot When your engine...

Page 295: ...is tight I NOTICE The surge tank cap is a15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible enginedamage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the ca...

Page 296: ...e reservoir clean thenunscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level s...

Page 297: ...washer fluid until the tank is full When using concentratedwashcr fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions ior adding water Don t mix water with ready tolust vashcr fluid Water can cause the solut...

Page 298: ...hen new linings are putin the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluidis leaking out If you havetoomuch brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluidwill burn if the engine is hot en...

Page 299: ...l or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brakefluid NOTICE 0 0 Using the wrong fluidcan badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral...

Page 300: ...ing conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This doesnot mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary...

Page 301: ...expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts bi Every new Cadillac has a DelcoFreedom battery You never have toadd water to one of these When it s time fo...

Page 302: ...ac dealer service department A CAUTION I Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch thebulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructio...

Page 303: ...2 Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing 3 Remove the headlamp housing socket 32...

Page 304: ...othe wiring harness and reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the headlamp assembly 1 The turn signal lamps are locatedon the outboard side of the headlamps To access liftoff the headlamp co...

Page 305: ...cket and replace the bulb 4 The individual bulbs in the CHMSL are not replaceable See your dealer for assistance 1 Open the trunk to gain access to the lamp housing I 2 Remove the convenience net and...

Page 306: ...the housing and the rear turn signal lamp is on the outboard side 5 Press the bulb housing lever and rotate the housing counterclockwise to remove it To remove the bulb push and rotate it countercloc...

Page 307: ...To replace the wiper blade assembly I c 1 Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the wipers on Position the wipers on the windshield in the mid wipe position Then with the door open tum the key t...

Page 308: ...0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should b...

Page 309: ...ressure of each tire to 35 psi 240P a When you end thisvery high speed driving reducethe cold inflation pressures to those listedon the Tire Loading Information label NOTICE Don t let anyone tellyou t...

Page 310: ...d check wheel alignment Alsocheck for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement laterin this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to ach...

Page 311: ...Changing aFlat Tire in theIndex One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining...

Page 312: ...by an MS for mud and snow e oet ones with that same TPC Spec number That way If you ever replaceyour tires with those not having a TBC Spec number make surethey are the same size load range speed rat...

Page 313: ...orm to Federal safety Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course For example...

Page 314: ...not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can causeheat buildup and possible tire failure The wheels 01 1 your vehicle were aligned and ba...

Page 315: ...ehicle make your tires lose air and make you Iose control You could havea collision in which you or otherscould beinjured Always use the correct wheel wheel boltsand wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE...

Page 316: ...are toxic Otherscan burst into flamesif you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a contain...

Page 317: ...e cleanersin a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area If a ring formsafter spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Vacuum an...

Page 318: ...ble oils wax crayon tarand asphalt can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrapeoff excess stain 2 Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will sta...

Page 319: ...saddle soapand wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do lot use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a lealher cleaner See your dealer forthis product Nelw use oils varnishes s...

Page 320: ...dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring are of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleachor dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not beable to provide ad...

Page 321: ...cold damp weather more frequent applicationmay be required See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants inthe Maintenance Schedule booklet The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss...

Page 322: ...ecessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe forpainted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surhces arc subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that GIII td c heir toll...

Page 323: ...d for ice and snow removal and dust control can collecton the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exha...

Page 324: ...See your General Motors Parts Department for these products Notrecommended for use on instrument panel vinyl See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index...

Page 325: ...llac It appears on a plate in 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 appears on the Vehi...

Page 326: ...ses to remain off If this happens have the headlamp wiring checked right away MaxiFuse is a registered trademark of Little Fuse Incorporated iper Falses The windshield wiper motor is powered by a Maxi...

Page 327: ...BODY 2 BODY 3 INADVERT Usage Defog Relay Pull Down Fuse Right and Left Heated Seat Fuse Electronic Level Control ELC FuselRelay Antenna Fuse Heated Mirror Fuse Controlled Power Relay Controlled Power...

Page 328: ...cessory Relay Delayed Accessory Bus DAB Relay Horn Relay Driver and Passenger Lumbar In Out Relays Driver and Passenger Up Down Relays IFuse Usage Steering Column IgnitionSwitch Steering ColumnIgnitio...

Page 329: ...entical size and rating If you ever have a 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 withou...

Page 330: ...p Relay Fuse CIG LTRl CIG LTR2 L HDLP LO R HDLP LO L HDLP HI R HDLP HI FOG HDLPS HAZARD Usage Front and Rear Cigarette Lighters Full Console Only Right and Left Rear Cigarette Lighters Left Low Beam H...

Page 331: ...ght Low Beam in DRL Mode DRL Switch Powertrain Control Module PCM Anti Lock Brake System ABS TractionControl System IGN I IWIPERS A C COMP PRK REV Usage Rear Ignition 1 Relay Front and Rear Fog Lamp R...

Page 332: ...nition Control Module Stepper Motor Cruise Control Power Steering Pressure Switch Low Refrigerant Pressure Cutoff Switch Park Relay Fuse FITEL PUMP FUEL PUMP Usage Injectors I 4 6 7 Injectors 2 3 5 8...

Page 333: ...MFOF AMP Bose Only Optional PZM Usage Vacuum Pump VP Relay VP Motor VP Pressure Switch CV RTD CV RSS PRNDL Dual Zone Switch PZM Cluster Air Control Module ACM Upper ZoneMotor Lower Zone Motor Optional...

Page 334: ...Wash Motor Power MastAntenna CV RTD Module CV RSS Fuse CONVENC BATT RSS RT PARK LT PARK Usage Trunk Release Relay Trunk Release Solenoid Fuel Door Release Relay Fuel Filler Door Release Solenoid Door...

Page 335: ...0 rprn 224 kW 0 6000 rpm Torque SLS 300 lb ft 4000 rpm 407 N rn n 4000 rpm STS 29 5 113 f t I Cfa 4300 rprn 400 N m 1 Cl 4400 rpm Firing Order j 7 fj Thermostat Starts To Open 177 I8 tcF 81 SS Cj Capa...

Page 336: ...refrigerants arethe same If the air conditioning systemin your vehicleneeds refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re no sure ask your Cadillac dealer c Air Filter Element AC Type...

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Page 340: ...xt Telephone TTY Users Cadillac Roadside Service Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired Gold Key Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options 7 11 7 12 7 12 7 13 7 13 7 13 7 14 7 15 BBB...

Page 341: ...concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEPONE Discuss your concernwith a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at tha...

Page 342: ...French For help outsideof the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate 0 In Mexico 525 625 3256 0 In PuertoRico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Vi...

Page 343: ...llac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke P O Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario...

Page 344: ...complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing 1 800 882 1 112 24 hours a day 365 days ayear This ser...

Page 345: ...ump Starting Lock Out Assistance 0 Fuel Delivery Flat Tire Change Covers change only Trip Interruption If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incidentalexpenses may be reimbursed during...

Page 346: ...ou and request the following information A description of the problem Name home address home telephone number 0 Location of your Cadillac and number you are The model year Vehicle Identification Numbe...

Page 347: ...tesy Transportation It isjust one Inore example of Cadillac s commitment to provide the services you expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you nee...

Page 348: ...edulewhen your Cadillac is unavailable due to a vramanty repair For repairs that require your vehicle to be unavailable to you for an extended period of time your dealer may arrange to provide you wit...

Page 349: ...rance coverage and any taxes or feeslevied by state or local governmental agencies It isimportant that your vehicle be picked up from the dealership promptly following the completion of your repairs I...

Page 350: ...olution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Cadillacvoluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE B...

Page 351: ...t the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the CadillacCustomer Assistance Centerat 1 800 458 8006 Your vehicle comeswith a separate warranty booklet that contains detailedwarranty information If you believe that...

Page 352: ...800 458 8006 or write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke P O Box 9025 W U I I MI 38090 9035 In Canada dease call LISat 1 800 263 3777 Enzlish 01 1 SOO 263...

Page 353: ...d specificationsfor the 1997GM transmissions transaxlesand transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service...

Page 354: ...ss for quotation HELM II ICORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER S NAME ATTENTION I STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY STATE ZIP CODE DAYTIMETELEPHONE NO 0 AREA CODE GM CAD ORD97 Price...

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Page 358: ...6 21 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 78 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Lockout Feature 2 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 25 Appearance Care 6 45 Appearance Care Materials 6 53 Apply Brake To Shift Message 2 89 Arbit...

Page 359: ...Passenger Position i 30 Central Door Unlocking System 2 4 Certification Label 4 31 Chains Safety 4 36 Chains Tire 6 45 Clmnst Engine Oil MesaLqc 2 90 Change Trans Fluid Message 2 90 Chang ing a Flai T...

Page 360: ...er Engine 3 SurgeTank 5 21 Cooling System 5 I9 Cornermg Lamps 3 4 7 Cruise Control 3 41 9 Cruise Engaged Message 2 91 Cupholders 2 59 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 7 3 CustomerAs istarm...

Page 361: ...ature Gage 2 80 Coolant Temperature Warning Light 2 79 ElectricalSystem 6 55 Compartment Fuse Block 6 58 Exhaust 2 33 Identification 6 54 Misfire Ease Off Gas Pedal Message 2 92 Overheating 5 16 Runni...

Page 362: ...ints 1 6 Headlamps 2 45 Bulb Replacement 6 3 1 HigNLow Beam Changer 2 37 Fuel 2 83 CAWR 4 31 GVWR 4 31 On Reminder 2 45 Suggested Message 2 46 3 Wiper Activated 7 4 Wiring 6 33 Hearing Impaired Custom...

Page 363: ...ressure 2 82 Locks 2 4 Anti Lockout Feature I 3 Automatic Door I 5 Door _ 7 4 Fuel Door Release 6 5 Programmable Automatic Door 2 5 Rear Door Security 2 6 Trunk Release 2 13 hmbar Controls 1 2 Mainten...

Page 364: ...18 PCM Fault Message 2 92 Power Accessory Retained 2 2 1 Antenna Mast Care 3 28 Parking DoorLocks 2 5 RemoteControl Mirror 2 56 Seat 1 2 Steering 4 10 Steering Fluid 6 25 Windows 2 35 PowerSeat 1 2 Lu...

Page 365: ...7 Safety Belt Extender 1 43 SafetyBelts 1 6 Adults 1 12 Care 6 49 CenterPassenger Position 1 30 Children 1 31 Driver Position 1 12 Extender 1 43 How toWear Properly 1 12 Incorrect Usage 1 16 1 41 1 42...

Page 366: ...le 2 24 Into PARK P 2 29 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 14 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1 14 A C System A C Compressor Off Message 2 93 OutofPARK P 2 32 Signaling Turns 1 7 37 SIR 1 21 Skidding...

Page 367: ...oading 4 30 Pressure 6 38 Traction 6 42 Conlpact Spare 5 36 Inspection and Rotation 6 39 Temperature 6 43 Treadwear 6 42 Uniform Quality Grading 6 42 Wear Indicators 6 40 Wheel Replacement 6 43 When I...

Page 368: ...6 65 Identification Number 6 54 Loading 1o Storage i Vehicle Speed Limiter _ 1 1 1 Speed Lilnited 0 XSX _ li f I i 1 36 1 Vcntilation System 3 7 Visors Sun 2 60 Very Low Refrigerant A C Compressor Of...

Page 369: ...LANT SURGETANK P6 23 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6 26 I HOOD RELEASE P6 8 REMOTE FUEL DOOR AND TRUNK RELEASE P2 13AND 6 5 FUEL DOOR P6 5 P6 6 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or s...

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