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Summary of Contents for 1998 DeVille

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Page 2: ...tion and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or o...

Page 3: ...our vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle pleaseleave this manual init so the new owner canuse it Litho in U S A Part No 25665435 C First Edit...

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

Page 5: ...iv Henry M Leland founder o f Cadillac stands beside the 1905 Osceola which was built to evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodied car...

Page 6: ...c in 1902 His exactingstandardsproductionandservice prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years CraftsmanshipA Creed Accuracy A Law The introduction of the firstfour cylinder e...

Page 7: ...chased by the then new General Motors Corporation Convenience cleanliness and all weather comfort were greatly enhancedin 1910when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as stan...

Page 8: ...t car to be designed by a stylist 1927 LaSallelHarley Earl The 30s witnessed production of the powerful smooth and quiet V12 and V16 engines The crisp contemporary linesof the 1938 60 Special seriesus...

Page 9: ...0 The car s beautiful clean linedstylingiscertainlyelegant beyond compare Its new interior luxury providesafeelingof elegancethatcanbe sensed nowhere else in the world of motor cars And even its new p...

Page 10: ...ension memoryseat automatic electric doorlocks transistor radio a brushed stainless steelroof and low profile tires 1957Eldorado Brougham The Eldorado introduced i n 1953 was redesigned for 1967asthe...

Page 11: ...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 stateof the art system includes the32 valve dual overh...

Page 12: ...anual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a numberof safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hu...

Page 13: ...mething that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid When you read other manua...

Page 14: ...mbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven r l DOOR LOCK UNLOCK POWER WINDOW These symbols have to dowith your lamps FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on someof your c...

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Page 16: ...afetyBelts 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 Pass...

Page 17: ...ntrols located on the front doors move and adjust the angle of the seat 0 0 0 0 Move the seat cushion control forward or rearward to move theentire seat Moving the seat cushion control up or down adju...

Page 18: ...in mindthat as your seating position changes as it may during long trips so should the position of your lumbar support Adjust the seat as needed If you have the optional personalization package the po...

Page 19: ...he control is located on the outboard sideof each front seat Move theSEAT HEAT control to either LO or HI to turn on the heating elements in the seat The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion unti...

Page 20: ...dgo into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could caus...

Page 21: ...injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten yo...

Page 22: ...be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive a...

Page 23: ...Put someoneon it Get itup to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 8...

Page 24: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In areal vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrumentpanel 1 9...

Page 25: ...if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle hasair bags why should I have t...

Page 26: ...r Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and...

Page 27: ...t If youfind thatthe latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are usingthe buckle for the center passenger position Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn...

Page 28: ...r abdomen This could cause 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 s...

Page 29: ...Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature If the shoulder belt seems too tight adjust it before you beginto drive 1 Sit well back in the seat 2 Start pullingthe shoulder belt out 3 Ju...

Page 30: ...thensit back If you ve added more than 1inch 25mm of slack pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again If you move around in the vehicle enough or if you pull out the shoulder belt t...

Page 31: ...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 shoulder belt should fi...

Page 32: ...can 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 notat the pelvic bones This could cause...

Page 33: ...ously injured if youwear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force...

Page 34: ...to fix it 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 soit can work properly or...

Page 35: ...ts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the beltis out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage b...

Page 36: ...r air bag systems Your vehicle hasfour air bags a Next Generation reduced force frontal air bag for the driver another Next Generation reduced force frontal air bagfor the right front passenger a side...

Page 37: ...re something hits the sideof your vehicle They aren t designed to inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there san...

Page 38: ...ed for them Young children and infantsneed the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how seethe part of this manual called Childr...

Page 39: ...ethe air bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact...

Page 40: ...ant andan air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person Thepath of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything betweenan occupant and an air b...

Page 41: ...help the occupant A side impact air bag will only deploy onthe side of the vehicle that is struck In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the d...

Page 42: ...t panelfor the right front passenger s bag the door for the driver and rightfront passenger s side impact air bags will be hotfor a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may...

Page 43: ...ation about the readiness of the air bag systems when the sensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment or in a near deployment crash Some modules also record speed engine RPM and...

Page 44: ...to 10 secondsafter the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improperservice You can be injured if youare closeto an air bag when it inflates...

Page 45: ...the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position 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 Ext...

Page 46: ...rs who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash And theycan strikeothers in the vehicle who are wearing safetybelts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap ShoulderBelt The po...

Page 47: ...e sureit issecure If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety...

Page 48: ...d cause 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...

Page 49: ...age must be restrained while in a vehicle b CAUTION I Children who are upagainst or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though yourvehicle...

Page 50: ...small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary becausean infant s neck is wea...

Page 51: ...ce on your arms The baby would be almostimpossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash Durin...

Page 52: ...estraint take into considerationnot only the child s weight and si ze butalso whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used child restraints An infant...

Page 53: ...aints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a cr...

Page 54: ...ard facing restraintsare designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9to 18kg and about26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible re...

Page 55: ...kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use la...

Page 56: ...nt copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore r...

Page 57: ...better to secure the child restraint in arear seat Wherever you installit be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collisionor...

Page 58: ...u ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one Be sure to followthe instructions that came with the child restraint Securethe child in the c...

Page 59: ...5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you mayfind it helpful to useyour knee to push down on t...

Page 60: ...tions say b CAUTION A child ina child restraint in the centerfront seat canbe badlyinjured or killed bythe right front passenger air bag if it inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force front...

Page 61: ...late and pulling it along the belt 4 Buckle the belt Makesure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its...

Page 62: ...on Your vehicle hasa right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint inthis seat Here s why 1 1 1CAUTIOIA A child ina rearfacing child restraint can be seriouslyinjured or killed...

Page 63: ...ar back asit will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehi...

Page 64: ...You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the chi...

Page 65: ...child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need...

Page 66: ...t the childis so smallthat the shoulder belt is very closeto the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder beltsti l ison the child s shoulder...

Page 67: ...in this way i n a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s forcewould then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatalinjuries Wherever the child sits the l...

Page 68: ...keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a beltis torn or frayed get a new one...

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Page 72: ...t System If Equipped PASS Key II New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions StartingYour Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake ShiftingInto PARK P Shifting...

Page 73: ...A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make thevehicle move If they turned theignition toRUN and moved the shift lever outof...

Page 74: ...as a bar code tag attached to itrather thana knock out plug Your dealer or qualified locksmith can make extra ignition keys by reading thebar code tag Keep thebar code tag and the door key plugs in a...

Page 75: ...sily enter through an unlocked door when youslow down or stop yourvehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked We...

Page 76: ...er out of PARK P all of the doors will lock The doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever into PARK P If someone needs to get out while your vehicle is not in PARK P h...

Page 77: ...he doorfrom the outside To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Move the lever all the way down 3 Do the samefor the other rear door The rear door locks will now...

Page 78: ...tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operati...

Page 79: ...ss entry transmitter can also be used to recall the memory settings for up to two drivers For more information see Memory Seat and Mirrors in the Index Note that pressing the transmitter buttons numer...

Page 80: ...o get closeto your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably timeto change the battery I NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body tra...

Page 81: ...lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into yourvehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drivewith the trunk lid openor if electrical wiring...

Page 82: ...nel on the left side of the instrument panel to open the trunk You can also press the trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to access the trunk compartment To disablethe use of this fea...

Page 83: ...slots located on the front of the divider walls and attach the hooks to the holes on each side of the storage system Once in place the storage system can be moved forward or rearward for convenience...

Page 84: ...ature you never have to slam the trunk lid in order to 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...

Page 85: ...r steering wheel will be locked andso will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep y...

Page 86: ...for about 30 seconds whenthe door or trunk is opened withoutthe key or the remote keyless entry transmitter The horn also sounds if the locks are damaged off within about30 seconds avoid activatingth...

Page 87: ...rn 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 vehicle serviced To reduce the po...

Page 88: ...cked for damage Starting may be attempted with an undamaged key immediately See your dealer or a locksmith for key service If the STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY and WAIT 3 MINUTES messages are displayed...

Page 89: ...n Hard stopswith new 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 Towing a Trai...

Page 90: ...ower RAP The following accessories on your vehicle may be used for up to 10minutes afterthe ignition key is turned from RUN to OFF Radio PowerWindows Astroroof Power to these accessories stops after 1...

Page 91: ...your starter motor Don t try to shiftto PARK P if your Cadillac is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shiftto PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 Without pushing the accelerator p...

Page 92: ...essories 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 have to have your vehic...

Page 93: ...t If the cord won t reach usea heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15amps 4 Before starting the engine be sureto unplug and store the cord as it was before tokeep it away from mov...

Page 94: ...n t move easily A CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the...

Page 95: ...e is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after yourvehicle has stopped NEUTRAL N In this position the engine doesn t connect withthe wheels To restart when you re alread...

Page 96: ...ehicle servicedright away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when youare driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and OVERDRIVE a for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used fornormal driving however it...

Page 97: ...ing and damage the transaxle Use your brakesto hold your vehicle in position on ahill Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down the parking brake pedal with yo...

Page 98: ...icle towed Always shift to PARK P before pulling the manual releaselever If your handor arm is in the way of the pedalyou could be hurt The pedal springs backquickly Keep yourhand and arm away when yo...

Page 99: ...e vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sureyour vehicle won t move evenwhen you re on fairlylevel ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Tra...

Page 100: ...e is in PARK P Console ShiftLever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this 0 Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all the way toward...

Page 101: ...e 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 t fully lo...

Page 102: ...tout of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever allthe way into PARK P and also release the shift lever button on floor shift modelsas you maintain brake application Then move the...

Page 103: ...with all thewindows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately different modified improperly blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running...

Page 104: ...See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Power Windows The controls are located near each wind...

Page 105: ...ng the button down will disable the rear window controls This isa useful feature if you have children as passengers Press the button again to allow your passengers to reuse their window controls Horn...

Page 106: ...he Driver InformationCenter DIC will display TURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a mile to remind you to turn it off Arrows thatflash rapidly when signalingfor a turnor lane change may be caused by a b...

Page 107: ...themoff 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 a If the headlampsare on high beam they will switch to low beam To...

Page 108: ...the windshield behind the rearview mirror andis used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture thatis on the windshield The Rainsense system can be activated by turning...

Page 109: ...d Note that if you ever need to replace the windshield make sureit is Rainsense compatible Windshield Washer In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the wash...

Page 110: ...g and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise control can be dangerous on If your vehicleis in cruisecontrol when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spi...

Page 111: ...nd to reset This returns youto your desired preset speed Also note that the Driver Information Center DIC will display the CRUISE ENGAGED message again Remember if you hold the switch at R A longer th...

Page 112: ...ecruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steephills...

Page 113: ...ing as well as instrument panel backlighting will dim only when it is dark outside Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have bee...

Page 114: ...amps at reduced intensity will turn off and normal low beam headlamp operation will occur When the twilight sentinel switch is on and it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will gooff and the lo...

Page 115: ...low beam headlamps When the twilight sentinel is on and the fog lamp switch is activated the fog lamps will remain on as well as the headlamps and parking lamps CorneringLamps The cornering lamps com...

Page 116: ...t sentinel control is off a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTEDmessage will displayon the Driver Information Center DIC This message informs the driver that tuming on the exterior lampsis recommended it s become dark...

Page 117: ...ghtness control can be manually adjusted by turning the lamp control knob to the left to dimand to the right to brighten the lighting Cluster lighting and instrument panel lighting automatically brigh...

Page 118: ...instrument panel will also turn on Reading Lamps DeVille d Elegance and DeVille ConcoursOnly The reading lampsare located in the roof These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened andit i...

Page 119: ...ionis in RUN Storage mode personalization protects the battery by placing your vehicle in a storage mode so that the radio amplifiers instrument cluster and remote keyless entry will not drainthe batt...

Page 120: ...to clean the photocells when necessary Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror with Compass If Equipped L Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside rearview mirror with a compass When set in the...

Page 121: ...ive Press the COMPASS switch once to turn the compass on or off When the ignition and the compass feature are on the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds After two secon...

Page 122: ...ariance your compass could give falsereadings To adjust for compass variance 1 Use the COMPASS button located atthe bottom of the mirror 2 Press and hold the COMPASS button until a zone number appears...

Page 123: ...ion you want the mirror to go Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicleand the area behind your vehicle When you operate the rear window defogger it also warms both outside mirrors to...

Page 124: ...d a five second delay has occurred the passenger mirror will return to its originalposition If m e r adjustment is needed after the mirror is tilted the mirror switch may be used Convex Outside Mirror...

Page 125: ...r s and driver s front seatbacks Front Storage Armrest DeVille and DeVille d Elegance Only The front storage area comes with a coinholder a storage compartmentfor CDs or tapes an optional phone and a...

Page 126: ...ress on the cover which is located below the climate control system to reveal the front ashtray To clean this ashtray lift it out by gripping the sides For vehicles without the center console pull the...

Page 127: ...ck out glare It can alsobe Cellular Telephone Option detached fromthe center mount and moved to the side Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installationof while the auxiliary sunshade remains t...

Page 128: ...r 0 Concierge CustomerConvenienceServices For more information contact your dealer Assist Handles A handle above each door can be used when getting out of your vehicle Umbrella Holder DeVille d Elegan...

Page 129: ...de can also be opened by hand If you want to stop theroof 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 swi...

Page 130: ...uthorization to use this equipment Programming the Transmitter Do not use the universal transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse safety feature This includes any...

Page 131: ...original hand held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram the universal transmitter on Note to Canadian Owners During programming the hand held transmittermay stop transmitting afterone o...

Page 132: ...the garage door opener receiver for one or two seconds A light indicator will begin to flash when the receiver enters the train mode 3 Return to the universal transmitter in your vehicle and press the...

Page 133: ...Instrument Panel 2 62...

Page 134: ...n components of the instrument panelare A Air Outlets B Turn SignaYMultif unction Lever C Driver Information Center Control Buttons D Cluster E Steering ColumnShiftLever DeVille and DeVille d Elegance...

Page 135: ...Digital Cluster DeVille and DeVille d Elegance Only 1INST I0 3 MPG UlOO km 89 GAL F PREMIUM UNLEADED a FUELONLY United States version shown Canadian similar 2 64...

Page 136: ...Analog Cluster DeVille Concour I Only United States version shown Canadian similar 2 65...

Page 137: ...cle s computer has stored the mileage in memory 1 1 1 I MET I Trip Odometer I Digital Cluster YES TRIP RESET Analog Cluster TRIP YES Note that other readings such as temperature fuel and trip odometer...

Page 138: ...l help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights a...

Page 139: ...r bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells ybuif there is an electrical problem The system check includes the a i rbag sensors thea i rbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and...

Page 140: ...system inspected right away If this light stayson you need service and you should take your vehicle to the dealer at once To save your battery until you get there turn off all accessories This light s...

Page 141: ...rake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Parking Brake Indicator Light This light comes on when the parking brakeis set an...

Page 142: ...nglight isn t on you stillhave brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular b...

Page 143: ...cally related to traction control the traction control system will turnoff and the warning light will come on I1 0 Ifthe traction control systemis affected by an engine related problem the system will...

Page 144: ...monitors operationof the fuel ignition and emission control systems SERVICE ENGINE SOON This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation andis intended to assure that emissions are...

Page 145: ...e may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the LightIsFlashi...

Page 146: ...are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to tur...

Page 147: ...ouif something goes wrong When the lightcomes on andstays on it means that oil isn t flowing through your engine properly You could be lowon oil and you might have some other system problem 1CAUTION D...

Page 148: ...4L the number 3 w i l lbe displayed on thefuel gage and theFUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear on the Driver Information Center I C On the analog fuel gage theFUELLEVEL LOW message will also appear He...

Page 149: ...tton until both the fuel data center and DIC display reads 0 0 Digital Cluster For vehicles equipped with an analog cluster not shown fuel data can be obtained by pressing the INFObutton See Analog Co...

Page 150: ...the fuel level falls below4 gallons 15 2L all of the displays will come back on ENGMET You can change the displayfrom English miles to metric kilometers by pressing this button The same button also ch...

Page 151: ...Pressing RESET when a non resettable display appears will cause a recall mode to occur When this happens all Driver Information Center DIC warning messages that have been displayed since the ignition...

Page 152: ...en press and hold the INFO RESET button until0 0 GAL FUELUSED is displayed AVG MPH Reset Press theINFO button to display the AVG MPH Average Speed then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 0 0AV...

Page 153: ...this button The same button also changes other readings like temperature fuel and odometer DIC Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in oneof your vehicle s systems Vehicles...

Page 154: ...cause of this problem To help the generator rechargethe battery quickly youcan reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off the accessories You can monitor battery voltage on the Driver In...

Page 155: ...el ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutes the oil level should be checked by observing the oil dipstick Prior to checking the oil level be sure the engine has been off for five minutes and...

Page 156: ...the engine has overheated Stop and turnthe engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage See Engine Overheating in the Index A multiple chime will also sound when this message is displayed ENG...

Page 157: ...ur vehicle See your dealership for service PHONE NOT PRESENT 126 This message will appear when the steering wheel controls for the optional phone system are activated but the phone is not plugged into...

Page 158: ...your dealership SERVICE FUELSYSTEM 101 The Powertrain Control Module PCM has detected a problem within the fuel systemwhen this message appears See your dealership for service SERVICE IDLE CONTROL 107...

Page 159: ...means there is a problem You should see your dealerfor service Reduce your speed and drive accordingly STARTING DISABLED REMOVEKEY 33 This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Securit...

Page 160: ...minutes the traction control system will be available again andthe TRACTION READY message will appear TRANS FLUID RESET 48 With the engine not running and the ignition on press and holdthe OFF and rea...

Page 161: ...gle beep will sound through the left front speaker If your vehicle is in PARK P you can recall mirror and seating positions by briefly pressing button1or 2 This will adjust the seat and mirrors to whe...

Page 162: ...alization feature The yes and no buttons are displayed in amber on the vehicle s digital control cluster Press theTRIP SET TRIP RESET button to choose yes press the RESET INFO RESET buttonto chooseno...

Page 163: ...time to display the following prompts LOCKNNLOCK confirmation is the second feature to appear To skip past thefirstpersonalization feature press the INFORMATION INFO button LGHTS FLSH AT UNLOCK Parki...

Page 164: ...INFO RESET button to answer no and to continue on to the next prompt FEATURE ON displays when a yes response is made If a no response was made the KEY IN RECALL MEMORY prompt will show next This choi...

Page 165: ...de The ignition must be out of LOCK before the battery guard is disabled Home and Away Feature To program hold two radio preset buttons at the same time untilHOME PRESETS DRVR 1 DRVR 2 appears on the...

Page 166: ...e ignition is in RUN the radio settings will automatically adjust to where they were last set by the identified driver The settings can also be changed by briefly pressingthe memory seat buttons1or 2...

Page 167: ...nsider changing your engine oil The system should indicate changing the oil between 3 000 miles 5 000km and 7 500 miles 12500km It may indicate changing the oil before 3 000 miles 5 000k m depending o...

Page 168: ...Air Conditioning 3 32TrunkMountedCDChanger I fEquipped 3 10 Heating 3 1 1 Ventilation System 3 41 Power Antenna Mast Care 3 18 AM FM Stereowith CassetteTapeand 3 41Care of YourCompactDiscPlayer 3 14...

Page 169: ...you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle Your vehicle also has a flow through ventilation system described later in this section Digital Cluster Climate Control Panel DeVill...

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

Page 171: ...ay come out of 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 willfirst flow out the flo...

Page 172: ...tingin cold or cool weather to save fuel The AUTO setting is used when it s warm outside and you need to cool thea i rin order to maintain a selected temperature and blower speed FAN SPEEDS Press the...

Page 173: ...the radio Press the up arrow to increase the temperature and press the down arrow to decrease the climate setting Pressing the O W button willturn off the dual zone function Outside Temperature Displ...

Page 174: ...he automatic setting the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air In cold weather when the system senses the need for heat the airflow will be directed out the floo...

Page 175: ...frost from the windshield This setting sends most of the airflow to the windshield with only a small amount to the floor outlets FAN SPEEDS Press the button with the fan symbol onit until AUTO is dis...

Page 176: ...of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle In the AUTO mode the system will use recirculation as necessary to c...

Page 177: ...ed to adjust the interior temperature and the fan speed as needed When the air conditioneris on you may sometimes notice slight changesin your vehicle s enginespeed and power This is normal because th...

Page 178: ...rear seats can be adjusted if you have the optional full console DeVille Concours Only Move the fan lever to adjust the blower speed from LO toHI Motre the vent lever to direct the airflow The front...

Page 179: ...system will control the fan speed The temperature will also need to be adjusted to your comfort level Press the blue button to decrease the temperature and the red button to increase the temperature I...

Page 180: ...el Controls later in this section With this feature your vehicle will recall the latest climate control settings as adjusted the last time your vehicle was operated This featureallows two different dr...

Page 181: ...went into it Setting theClock Press and hold HR or MN until the time display begins to change Release the button as you get close to the correct time The time may be set anytime the clock is displaye...

Page 182: ...top scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations sixAM six FM1 and sixFM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 3 Tune in the desired sta...

Page 183: ...sing them With the radio on insert a cassette tape The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted When one side of your cassette tape is done playing auto reverse plays the other sideof your ca...

Page 184: ...button again to stop scanning tape is broken Trya new tape SIDE Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing PLAY shows on the display SOURCE Press this button to selecta source If...

Page 185: ...he knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press it again to turnon the sound Finding a Station BAND Press this buttonto select AM FMl or...

Page 186: ...on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning If a preset station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station Setting theTone TONE Press and releasethis button u...

Page 187: ...ons to tune to another radio station while in RW mode Press the left arrow again to return to playing speed tape is broken Try a new tape FF Press the right arrow to fast forward to another part of th...

Page 188: ...ying a Compact Disc Insert a disc partwayinto the slot label side up The player will pullit in If the ignition and the radio are on andthe underlined compact disc symbol appears on the display the dis...

Page 189: ...go to a selection stop for a few seconds thengo on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning RDM Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order Press...

Page 190: ...o a station stop for five seconds then go on to the next station Press this button again to stop scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations The RDS PTY...

Page 191: ...f you are tuned to a station broadcasting RDS information the station s call letters and Program Type PTY will replace the station s frequencyon the display Afterfive seconds the program type will be...

Page 192: ...volume TA VOLUME will appew on the display while the volume is being adjusted When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station or a related network station you will hear it even if the vol...

Page 193: ...PTYis not found NONE FOUND will appear on the display If both PTY and TA are on the radio will search for stations with traffic announcements and the selected PTY PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbut...

Page 194: ...inished If the cassettetape or compact disc player play will stopfor the announcement and resume when the announcement is finished Settingthe Tone TONE Press and release this button until the desired...

Page 195: ...tape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the tape Hold the cassette tape withthe open end down and try turning the right hub to the left with a pencil Flip the tape over and repea...

Page 196: ...you should clean it as soonas possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your CassetteTape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for three secondsto...

Page 197: ...ying speed try again TUNE SEEK When this button is pressed it has two positions This button works the same whether it is pressed to the first or second position Press ths button to seek to the next or...

Page 198: ...dies Oldies Persnlty Personality Public Public R B Rhythm and Blues Re1Musc ReligiousMusic Re1Talk Religious Talk PTY List Description Rock M Rock Music Soft soft SoftRock Soft Rock sports sports Talk...

Page 199: ...whenever possible Place large objects in the trunk appropriately so that they will not come into contact with the CD changer You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact...

Page 200: ...l theway to the left When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded To ej...

Page 201: ...audio systems use TUNE SEEK I radiodisplay If theCDchanger is checkingthe SEEK TUNE Press the right arrow to seek to the next selection Press the left arrow to search for the previous track selection...

Page 202: ...rce The audio source must be loaded to play If none of the audio sources are loaded NO SOURCE LOADED will appear on the display Press this button again or BAND to switch backto the radio CD will be di...

Page 203: ...as adjusted the last time your vehicle was operated This feature allows two different drivers to store and recall their own radio settings The settings recalled by the radio are determined by which R...

Page 204: ...ed the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Each time the ignition is turned on the VIN is verified If the vehicle s VIN does not match the VIN stored in the radio the radio will THEFTLOCK If the radiois...

Page 205: ...e radio will seek all of the PTYs stored in presets except for the PTY Any Understanding Radio Reception AM The rangefor most AM stations is greater thanfor FM especially at night The longer range how...

Page 206: ...hould be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may causefailure of the tape player Your tape player should be cl...

Page 207: ...eaner The useof a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended If your vehicle is equipped with the AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player press and hold EJECT for five seconds t...

Page 208: ...loth 5 M a k e the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on equivalent solvent any d i r t 6 Repeat if necessary I NOTICE Don t lubricatethe power antenna Lubrication could d...

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Page 212: ...4 6 4 6 4 10 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 17 4 20 4 2i 4 22 4 23 4 23 4 25...

Page 213: ...table of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going...

Page 214: ...hol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if pe...

Page 215: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10percent after threeto six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve s...

Page 216: ...a person s system can make crash injuries worse especiallyinjuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s c...

Page 217: ...s or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at60rnph 100km h trav...

Page 218: ...lock brake system will check itself You may eliminate alot of unnecessary braking That means hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test better braking and longer brake life is going on a...

Page 219: ...nly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheelsis about to stop rolling the computer wil...

Page 220: ...will display on the Driver Information Center when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin See Driver Information Center Messages in the Index You may feel or hear the system working but t...

Page 221: ...ering If youlose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Magnastec This system conrmuously adjusts the effort yo...

Page 222: ...ons Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you needto reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before youenter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead T r y to...

Page 223: ...o practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may tmd thatyour right wheels have dropped off the edge ofa road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVERY R...

Page 224: ...ates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane ora double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic 0 Do not get t...

Page 225: ...ee control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and cons...

Page 226: ...ry surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your bestto avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking inc...

Page 227: ...they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyesto readjust to the dark When you are...

Page 228: ...nly 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 see r...

Page 229: ...After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going throughsome car wa...

Page 230: ...gh Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water...

Page 231: ...ime and energy See the next part Freeway Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay at...

Page 232: ...to the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once youare on...

Page 233: ...d it s ready to go If it needs service haveit done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and...

Page 234: ...he road inless than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then hereare some tips 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilat...

Page 235: ...ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t workwell You would then have poorbraking or even none going downa h i l l Y...

Page 236: ...small brush or broom a supply of windshield washerfluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth anda couple of reflective warning triangles And if youwill be driving u...

Page 237: ...n be even more trouble because it may offer the least tractionof all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32O F 0O C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt...

Page 238: ...can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildingsor under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patchof ice ahead...

Page 239: ...keep warm Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know...

Page 240: ...and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half houror so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT TIRE LOADING INFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHI...

Page 241: ...ght Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do havea heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than203 lbs 92kg in the trunk I A CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier th...

Page 242: ...never you can ElectronicLevel Control This featurekeeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes It s automatic you don t need to adjust anything Towing a Trailer If you don t use the correc...

Page 243: ...ailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points 0 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws inclu...

Page 244: ...speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle The o...

Page 245: ...iler tongue A should weigh10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After...

Page 246: ...O from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and watercan too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safet...

Page 247: ...longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjust...

Page 248: ...ulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged...

Page 249: ...brakes and hold the pedal down while you Startyourengine Shift into a gear and Be sure the parking brake has released 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly untilthe trailer is clearof the chocks...

Page 250: ...lems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 OtherWarning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 15 Engine Overheating 5 24 5 24 5 34 5 35 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing...

Page 251: ...d rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in to make lamps flash on and off A the front and rear turn signal This light on the instrument panel will flash indicating that the haz...

Page 252: ...road about300 feet 100m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables tostart your vehicle Please follow the steps below to...

Page 253: ...able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios...

Page 254: ...r You don t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps besure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add waterto take...

Page 255: ...ative will go to an unpainted metal engine part or a body metal surface Don t connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Also don t co...

Page 256: ...ead battery of the good battery 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 46cm away from the dead battery but not near engin...

Page 257: ...ince it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions may not becorrect Before youdo anything turnon the hazard warning flashe...

Page 258: ...wfaster than safeor posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never getunder your vehicleafter it has been liftedby the tow truck Always securethe vehicle on each side with separate...

Page 259: ...ll damage drivetrain and suspension components When your vehicleis being towed have the ignition key turned toOFF The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping devi...

Page 260: ...a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise thevehicle until ad...

Page 261: ...the slotted holes in the bottomof the frame rails behind the front wheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboa...

Page 262: ...ns and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand...

Page 263: ...k slots in the frame railsjust ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the end of eac...

Page 264: ...amage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the causeof coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil life indicator See Engine Oil When...

Page 265: ...team coming from it Just turnit off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam orcoolant before you open thehood If you keep drivingwhen your engine...

Page 266: ...l temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the windows as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving OVERDRIVE GO or THI...

Page 267: ...r 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 If the coolantinside the coolant surge tank is boiling...

Page 268: ...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 could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle I NOTICE Eng...

Page 269: ...ow out and burn you badly They are underpressure and if you turn thecoolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the coolingsystem including th...

Page 270: ...pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t pr...

Page 271: ...2 Then keep turning the cap but now push down as you turnit Remove the pressure cap 3 Then fill the coolant surgetar with the proper mixture up to the base of the filler neck 5 22...

Page 272: ...more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches about2 5 inches 6 4 cm below the base of the filler neck 5 Then replacethe pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure...

Page 273: ...r pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering theway you wantthe vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the roadif possible If a tire...

Page 274: ...the floor of the trunk T u r nthe retainer center dial on the compact spare cover to the left to The following steps will tell you how to use thejack and change a tire remove it Lift and remove the c...

Page 275: ...Lift up the tireto remove it from the trunk Turn the nut holding the jack and wheel wrenchto the left and removeit Then remove the jack and wrench 5 26...

Page 276: ...ude the jack A and the wheel wrench B There is a center wheel cover on the aluminum wheel Using the flat end ofthe wheel wrench gently pry the wheel coveroff Be careful not to scratch the aluminum whe...

Page 277: ...ehicle when it isjacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Neverget under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack A CAUTION Raising yourvehicle...

Page 278: ...fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearestthe flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you right Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicl...

Page 279: ...ove anyrust ordirt from theplaces where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper orwire brush later if you need to...

Page 280: ...O1 Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can causethe wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure touse thecorrect wheel nuts If you have to replac...

Page 281: ...ou could damage thecover or the spare Storing the Flat Tire and Tools L Storing ajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collis...

Page 282: ...orethe coveras far forward as possible Storing the Spare Tireand Tools I Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or coll...

Page 283: ...tion pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 Wa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compac...

Page 284: ...them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don tuse tire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuckis to...

Page 285: ...ing wheelleft and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shiftback and forth between REV...

Page 286: ...I NOTES 5 37...

Page 287: ...b NOTES 5 38...

Page 288: ...Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Hea...

Page 289: ...e of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Cadillac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Se...

Page 290: ...You mayuse middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines but your vehicle may not accelerate as well At a minimum the gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D4814in the United States and CGSB...

Page 291: ...tricarbonyl MMT ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motorsdoes not recommend the use ofsuch gasolines If fuels containingMMT are used spark pluglife may be...

Page 292: ...b or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following addressfor advice Just tell us whereyou re going and give your Vehicle...

Page 293: ...ton only works in PARK P when the ignition key is in any position I An alternate fuel door release is located inside of the trunkon the left hand side Pull it to release the fuel door While refueling...

Page 294: ...Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turnit to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully installthe cap The diagnostic system can determineif...

Page 295: ...nside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact shouldbe maintained until thefilling is complete 0 Bring thefill nozzle in contactwith the Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Thi...

Page 296: ...the hood It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go to thefront of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever which is located under the front edge of the grille L...

Page 297: ...DipsticMFluid B Coolant Fill Location E Engine Oil Dipstick Location Fill Location C Power Steering Fluid F BrakeMasterCylinder H Air Cleaner I WindshieldWasherFluid Before closing the hood be sure a...

Page 298: ...essage is displayed check the dipstick leveland add oil as needed It s a good idea to check your engine oil every timeyou get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehi...

Page 299: ...hat kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity 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...

Page 300: ...f you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engineis American Petroleum Institutecertified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as s...

Page 301: ...30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protectionfor your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if...

Page 302: ...your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothingor rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warningsabou...

Page 303: ...at the mass airflow sensor endof the air duct L 4 Unhook both air cleaner cover latches One latch is located near the radiator hose not shown and the other latch islocated next to the UT sensor 5 Pivo...

Page 304: ...lots inthe 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 305: ...k and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000km if the vehicleis mainly driven und...

Page 306: ...driving When outside temperatures are above90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at...

Page 307: ...uid cap and turn it to the left to remove 3 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or 4 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and paper towel then pullit back out again 5 Check bo...

Page 308: ...Change Indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change indicator A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will display on the Driver Information Center DIC when the powertrain computer determine...

Page 309: ...ll 0 Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129O C 0 Protect against rust and corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights and...

Page 310: ...ine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE Ifyou use a...

Page 311: ...hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burnyou badly Never turnthe surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot When your engine is cold the coolant lev...

Page 312: ...05 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up If the surge tank pressure cap needs to...

Page 313: ...ith 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 should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough f...

Page 314: ...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 cleanas...

Page 315: ...n twork 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 linings are worn then you ll have too much flui...

Page 316: ...or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badlydamage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral bas...

Page 317: ...or climates may causea 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 preve...

Page 318: ...to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Cadillac has an ACDelco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When...

Page 319: ...service department HnlogenBulbs A CAUdC J Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst ifyou drop or scratch the bulb You or others couldbe injured Be sure to read and follow the instructi...

Page 320: ...eftto unlock the socket from the lamp housing L 3 Disconnect the socket from the harnessby separating 4 Install the new bulb and socketto the wiring harness the locking clip connector Makesure that th...

Page 321: ...the headlamp assembly Front n r n Signal Lamps 1 The turn signal lampsare located below the headlamps To access lift off the headlamp cover see Step1under Headlamps 2 Turn the housing socketto the ri...

Page 322: ...High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 3 Remove the turn signal lamp housing socket and replace the bulb 1 Lift the trim cover to remove 2 Twist the socket to the left and remove the socket and bulb from the hou...

Page 323: ...eps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly 1 Loosen the upperTom screw but don t remove it 2 Gently tilt the top portion of the lamp housing to access the bulb sockets If you can t access the lower bulb...

Page 324: ...he left to remove it 4 Replace the bulb by pressing and turning it to the left 5 Once you have installed the new bulb and socket into the lamp housing insert the tab on the lower portion of the lamp h...

Page 325: ...pera r mpin with the holeon the wiper blade assembly and snap it into place to install Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has the composite headlamp system These headlamps have horizontal and vertical aim i...

Page 326: ...tion stations generally will allow a reading of plus 0 76 degrees or minus 0 76 degrees from the center of the bubble It is recommended thatthe upper limit not exceed plus 0 4 degrees fromthe center o...

Page 327: ...e 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 328: ...o maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 0 Overinflated tiresaremore likely to be cut puncturedor broken by a su...

Page 329: ...t let anyonetell you that underinflationor overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tire ove...

Page 330: ...tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as s...

Page 331: ...he damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criter...

Page 332: ...on yourvehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the UnitedStatesNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear...

Page 333: ...failure The gradeC corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardNo 109 Grades B and A represent higher levelsof perform...

Page 334: ...acethem only with newGM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or...

Page 335: ...nly where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for yourtires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly aspossible with the endssecur...

Page 336: ...hese unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol LaundrySoap 0 Bleach 0 ReducingAgents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get r...

Page 337: ...ows 1 Carefully scrapeoff excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains followthe multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers aft...

Page 338: ...s or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use onlya mild soap a...

Page 339: ...wder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM P a r tNo 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and af...

Page 340: ...be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your vehicle has a basecoatjclearcoat pai...

Page 341: ...the wheel and buffoff immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of th...

Page 342: ...temeven though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materialsfrom the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in close...

Page 343: ...d Lubricants in the Index USAGE Exterior polishing cloth Removes tar roadoil and asphalt Use on chrome stainless steel nickel copper and brass Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls Cleans vinyl...

Page 344: ...on the rear wall of the trunk on the passenger s side It svery helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN themodeldesignation paintinformationand a list of allproduction options...

Page 345: ...ad is caused by some electrical problem be sure to have it fmed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current loadis too...

Page 346: ...use Electronic Level Control ELC Circuit Breaker Fuse BODY 3 Usage Controlled Power Relay Controlled Power Back up Relay Cluster Fuse Platform Zone Module PZM Fuse Radio Fuse DAB Relay Trunk and Fuel...

Page 347: ...fuses or circuit breakers Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from shortcircuits by a combinationof fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance...

Page 348: ...SE CENTER IDENTIFICATION AJC COMP PCM BAT PARKIREV 0 0 0 AIC COMP RELAY ECS I IPCM IGN I DIS CRUISE RELAY The fuse block is located next to the air cleaner on the driver s side of the engine Lift the...

Page 349: ...ly Right and Left Fog Lamps DeVille Concours Only HDLPS HAZARD STOP MIRROR DRL Headlamp Relay High Low Beam Control Relay Right and Left Low High Beam Fuses Electronic Flasher Module Turn Hazard Switc...

Page 350: ...Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Switch BTSI PZM Transaxle Shift Solenoids Mass Airflow Canister Purge PCM Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Front Ignition 1Relay Fuse Usage PCM IGN PowertrainContro...

Page 351: ...y ELC Compressor Electronic Flasher Turn Hazard Switch Headlamp Wash Relay Rear Zone Blower Right and Left Heated Seat Switches Optional Usage Road Sensing Suspension RSS DeVille Concours Only PRNDL H...

Page 352: ...nk Release Solenoid Fuel Door Release Relay Fuel Filler Door Release Solenoid Door Lock Relay Left Front Door Motors PZM Door Unlock Relay Fuse BATT RSS RT PARK LT PARK Usage Driver and Passenger Seat...

Page 353: ...600 rpm 224 kW 6000 rpm Torque DeVille and DeVille d Elegance 300 lb ft 0 4000rpm Concours 295 lb ft 4400rpm 407 N m 4000 rprn 400 N m 4400 rpm ThermostatStarts To Open 177 184 F 81 85 C FiringOrder 1...

Page 354: ...ant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your dealer Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Filter Element AC Type A 1208C Fuel Filter Element ACTypeGF 624 Engine Oil Filter...

Page 355: ...6 68...

Page 356: ...stomer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Service Roadside Servicefor the Hearing or Speech Impaired Gold Key Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options GM Participation in an Alterna...

Page 357: ...nformation to promptly address any concerns you may have However if a concern has not been resolvedto your complete satisfaction take the following steps 1 I STEPONE Discuss your concern with a member...

Page 358: ...854 French For help outside of the UnitedStates and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Vi...

Page 359: ...n P O Box 436004 Pontiac MI 48343 6004 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 ColonelSamDrive Oshawa Ontario L1H8P7 Refer to yourW a r r a n t y...

Page 360: ...omplete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs Cadillac RoadsideServicecan be reached by dialing 1 800 882 1112 24 hours a day 365 days a year This servic...

Page 361: ...Starting 0 LockOutAssistance 0 FuelDelivery 0 Flat Tire Change Covers change only 0 Trip Interruption If your trip is interrupteddue to a warranty failure incidental expenses may be reimbursed during...

Page 362: ...u and request the following information A description of the problem 0 Name home address home telephone number 0 Location of your Cadillac and number you are calling from The model year Vehicle Identi...

Page 363: ...is Gold Key Courtesy Transportation It isjust one more exampleof Cadillac s commitmentto provide the services you expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get...

Page 364: ...from the dealership or one obtained from a local rental agency Miscellaneous Service Should the situation necessitate making your own arrangements Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides for reimbur...

Page 365: ...ional insurance coverage and any taxes or fees levied by state or local governmental agencies It is important that your vehicle be picked up fromthe dealership promptly following the completion of you...

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

Page 367: ...llac 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 THE U...

Page 368: ...y hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 458 8006 or write CadillacCustomer Assistance Center CadillacMotor Car Division P O Box 436004 Pontiac MI 48343 6004 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 26...

Page 369: ...ervice Bulletins givetechnical service information needed to knowledgeably serviceGeneral Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin containsinstructionsto assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicl...

Page 370: ...OTE Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent s Mailcompletedorderform to HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 071...

Page 371: ...7 16...

Page 372: ...alog Cluster Climate Control Panel 3 6 Analog Control Buttons 2 81 Antenna Power 3 41 Antifreeze 6 22 6 24 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light 2 71 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti LockoutFeature 2 6 Anti Theft Ra...

Page 373: ...46 BulbReplacement 6 32 BTSI 2 31 Capacities andSpecifications 6 66 CarbonMonoxide 2 32 4 28 4 35 CassetteTapePlayer 3 16 3 19 3 28 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 39 Cellular Telephone 2 56 Center Conso...

Page 374: ...3 13 Climate Control SteeringWheelTouch Control 3 13 Cigarette hter 2 55 Climate Control System 3 2 Clock Setting the 3 14 Coinholder 2 54 Comfort Controls 3 2 CompactDiscCare 3 40 Compact Disc Playe...

Page 375: ...e 6 66 Door Locks 2 4 City 4 20 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Freeway 4 21 InaBlizzard 4 27 InForeignCountries 6 5 IntheRain 4 17 Night 4 15 On Curves 4 10 On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4 37 On Hill an...

Page 376: ...Saver 2 46 Fabric Cleaning 6 50 FanButton 3 2 3 6 Filling YourTank 6 5 Finish Care 6 53 Finish Damage 6 55 FirstGear AutomaticTransaxle 2 26 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 Flash To Pass Feature 2 36 Flat...

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Page 378: ...2 6 AutomaticDoor 2 5 Door 2 4 PowerDoor 2 5 Locks 2 4 Programmable Automatic Door 2 5 2 91 Rear Door Security 2 6 Tmnk Release 2 11 Lock UnlockConfirmation 2 92 Low Refrigerant N C Off Message 2 86 L...

Page 379: ...55 ParadeDimming 2 47 Park AutomaticTransaxle 2 23 ShiftingInto 2 28 Shifting Out of 2 31 Parking AtNight 2 14 Brake 2 26 Brake Indicator Light 2 70 Lots 2 14 Over Things ThatBurn 2 31 WithaTrailer 4...

Page 380: ...call Memory 2 93 Remove Key Message 2 86 Normal Maintenance Parts 6 67 Seatpassengers 1 31 Towing 5 9 5 13 Remote Replacement Bulbs 6 66 Wheel 6 47 Replacing Safety Belts 1 53 Reporting Safety Defects...

Page 381: ...Second Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 25 SecuritySystem 2 15 2 17 SafetyChains 4 35 Service 6 2 A C System A C CompressorOff Message 2 86 Air Bag System Message 2 87 Brake Fluid Switch Message 2 87 Bullet...

Page 382: ...ompartments 2 54 Storage Mode Personalization 2 48 Storage Vehicle 6 31 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 35 Sunvisors 2 56 Sunroof 2 58 SupplementalInflatableRestraint 1 21 Surge Tank Coolant 5 20 Surg...

Page 383: ...Towing 4 38 ParkingonHills 4 38 Trailer Drivingwith 4 36 Safety Chains 4 35 Tongue Weight 4 34 Total Weight on Tires 4 34 Towing 4 31 Turnsignals 4 37 Weight 4 33 Wiring Harness 4 36 Trans Fluid Rese...

Page 384: ...2 56 warning Devices 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 67 WarrantyInformation 7 12 WasherFluid Windshield 6 26 WashingYourVehicle 6 52 Weatherstrips 6 52 Wheel Alignment 6 46 NutTorque 5 31 6...

Page 385: ...ETANK P6 24 TIRES P6 41 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 9 FUEL DOOR RELEASETAB P6 6 DOOR WINDSHIELD P6 6 WASHER FLUID P6 26 REMOTE FUEL DOOR AND TRUNK RELEASE P2 11 AND6 6 For detailed information referto t...

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