Cadillac 1996 Seville Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 2: ... different conditions ProblemsontheRoad This section tells you what to do if you have a problem whiledriving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your Cadillac running properlyand looking good This section tellsyou how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defec...

Page 3: ...lac so it willbe there ifyou ever need it when you re onthe road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in itso the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25637209 B 0 First Edition k J C E R T I F I E D f A a m A We support voluntary technician certification WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH NationalInstitutefor AUTOMOTIVE S E R V I C E EXCELLENCE For Canadian Ow...

Page 4: ...he PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP Cadillac Motor Car Co Detroit Mich 1 THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENTIN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST 1JANUARY ND IN THE YEAR 1915 ti COPYRIGHT CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DlViSlON iii ...

Page 5: ...c iv Henry M Leland founder of Cadillac stands beside the1905 ...

Page 6: ...Craftsmanship A Creed Accuracy A Law The introduction of the first four cylinderengine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacsto travel at speeds up to 50 mph For attention to quality ana Innovation the Royal Automobile Club of England awarded theprestigious Dewar Trophy to Cadillac twice first in 1908 for achieving perfectinterchangeability of parts and again for introducing the electric s...

Page 7: ...s Standard of the World In 1909Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation Convenience cleanliness and all weather comfort were greatly enhancedin 1910when Cadillac becamethe first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment The Penaltyof Leadership first appeared in the January 2 1915issue of The Saturday Evening Post asan expression of the Cadillac commitmentt...

Page 8: ...st car to be designed by a stylist 1927 LaSalle Harley Earl The 30s witnessed production of the powerful smooth and quietV12 and V16 engines The crisp contemporary linesof the 1938 60 Special series ushered ina new era in styling 4 VI4Engine During WorldWar 11 shortly after Pearl Harbor Cadillac discontinued car productionfor the first time since 1902 inorder to construct light tanks combat vehicl...

Page 9: ...e car s beautiful clean lined stylingiscertainlyelegant beyond compare Its new interior luxury providesa feelingofelegancethatcan be sensed nowhere else in the world of motor cars And even its new performance smooth quiet and effortless might be summarized as elegance inmotion Onceyou have seen and driven itfor yourself we think you will agree thatthe word is elegance and that the caris Cadillac C...

Page 10: ... suspension memory seat automaticelectric door locks transistor radio a brushed stainless steel roof and lowprofile tires 7 1957 Eldorado Brougham The Eldorado introduced in 1953 was redesigned for 1967 asthe first front wheel drive personal luxury car The 472 cu in V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 wasenlarged to 500 cu in for all 1970 through 1976Eldorados The Track Master compute...

Page 11: ...e Year Motor Trend Ten BestList C a r Driver Car of the Year Automobile Magazine I _ _ iliiii The year 1993saw the introduction of the Northstar system The state of the art system includes the 32 valve dual overhead camshaft Northstar 4 6 liter V8 engine 4TSO E electronically controlled automatic transaxle road sensing suspension speed sensitive steering anti lock brakes and traction control For m...

Page 12: ...manual and thepage number whereyou ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book We use abox and the word CAUTIONto tell you about things that could hurt you if you wereto ignore the warning A CAUTION These mean thereis something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazardis Then we tell you what to do to help a...

Page 13: ...methingthat can darnage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty andit could be costly But thenotice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE wamings in different colorsor in different words You ll also see warninglabels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTIONor NOTICE ...

Page 14: ...enever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT a EN...

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Page 16: ... use your safety belts properly You can also learn about somethings you should not do with air bags andsafety belts Seats andSeat Controls This section tells you about the power seats how to adjust them and also aboutreclining front seatbacks lumbar adjustments heated seats and head restraints Power Seats 1 1 ...

Page 17: ...ire seat up or down 0 To move thewhole seat forward orbackward slide the control in thedirection of the center arrow The lumbar control is 1 located on the outboard side of each front seat Afteryou have made your desired seating adjustments move the lumbar control to the maximum up and out position To do this press thecontrol forward to increase support and upward to raise the support mechanism To...

Page 18: ...ow easyexit for up to two driver s Adjust theseat to a comfortable exit position and press the SET buttonfollowed by the EXIT button Within five seconds press button 1 A second exit position may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 instead of button 1 Be aware that the exit recall does not remember any recline positions While your vehicle is in PARK P briefly press the ...

Page 19: ...ing elementsin the seat The LO setting warms the seatbackand cushion until the seat approximates body temperature TheHI setting heats the seatto a slightly higher temperature A telltale light in the control reminds youthat the heating systemis in use The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turnedon 1 4 ...

Page 20: ...Reclining FrontSeatbacks 1 Press thecontrol forward or 1 r 3 c But don t havea seatback reclined if yourvehicleismoving 1 5 ...

Page 21: ...your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For properprotection when the vehicle is in motion have theseatback upright Then sit well back in theseat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the headrestraint up or downso that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chanceof a neck injuryin a crash The head restraints t...

Page 22: ... comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safetybelts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will bea bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckledup a person wouldn t survive But mostcrashes are in b...

Page 23: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplestvehicle Supposeit s just a seat on wheels a c Put someone on it 1 8 ...

Page 24: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 9 ...

Page 25: ...ntpanel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones takethe forces That s why safety belts make suchgood sense ...

Page 26: ...y belts not instead of them Everyair bag system ever offered for sale has requiredthe use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle thathas air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially inside and othercollisions wear safety belts If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why shouldI wear safety belts A You ma...

Page 27: ...Driver Position This part describes thedriver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt 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 see how see Seats in the Index so you can situp straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plateto make sur...

Page 28: ... you d beless likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over theshoulder and across thechest These parts of the body arebest able to take beltrestraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash 1 13 ...

Page 29: ...d into position Adjust the heightso that the shoulder portionof the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder ShoulderBelt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature If the shoulder belt seems too tight adjust it before you begin to drive 1 Sit well back in the seat 2 Start pulling the sho...

Page 30: ... won t set and you ll have to start again 5 Now you can add a small amountof slack Lean forward slightly then sit back If you ve added more than 1 inch 25 mm of slack pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and startagain If you move around in the vehicleenough or if you pull out the shoulder belt the belt will become tightagain If this happens you can resetit 1 15 ...

Page 31: ...er beltis too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body Don t allow more than 1inch 25 mm of slack A The shoulderbelt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 16 ...

Page 32: ...your beltis buckled in thewrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at thepelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle yourbelt into the buckle nearestyou A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 17 ...

Page 33: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body wouldmove too far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren tas strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 18 ...

Page 34: ... seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full widthof the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make itstraight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it A The belt is twisted across the body 1 19 ...

Page 35: ...ow about theair bag system A CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an airbag Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your chanceof hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it The air bag is onlya supplemental restraint Thatis it works with safety belts but doesn t replace them Air bags are designe...

Page 36: ...g controlof the vehicle I A CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right frontpassenger s safety belt 1 1 There is an air bag AIR BAG readiness light on the instrumentpanel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical syste...

Page 37: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel I The right front passenger s air bag isin the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 22 ...

Page 38: ...ing that willmove or deform such as a parked car the threshold levelwill be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate inrollovers side impacts or rear impacts becauseinflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the...

Page 39: ...es into contact with you may be warm but it will never be too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents inthe deflated air bags Air bag inflation will notprevent the driverfrom seeing or from being able to steerthe vehicle norwill it stop people from leaving the vehicle A CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust couldcause breathing problems for pe...

Page 40: ...module Do not open or break the air bag cover Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate whilesomeone is working onyour vehicle Your Cadillac dealer and the Cadiliac service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the a...

Page 41: ...For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety beltseffective is wearing them properly A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be wornas low aspossible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works thesame way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this sect...

Page 42: ...trike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions i3 Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to thewindows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t letit get twisted The shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt across you veryquickly If this happens letthe belt goback slightly to...

Page 43: ...make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button onthe buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the beltas you pull up on the shoulder part 1 28 ...

Page 44: ...se serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go overthe shoulderand across thechest These parts of the body are best able to takebelt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor A CAUTION You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash youwould move forward too much which ...

Page 45: ...r To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle ...

Page 46: ...To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position andrelease it the same way as thelap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn tlong 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 ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 31 ...

Page 47: ...uld alwaysbe restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for yourchild A very young child s hip bones are so small thata regular belt might not stay low on thehips as it should Instead thebelt will likely be over the child s abdomen Ina crash the beltwould apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause seri...

Page 48: ... until a crash Duringa crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example in acrash at only 25 mph 40 kmlh a 124b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 2404b 110kg force on your arms Thebaby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 1 33 ...

Page 49: ...t your child restraintin the rearseat Never put a rear facing child restraintin the frontpassenger seat Here s why A CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air baginflates This is because the backof a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflatingair bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rearseat Y...

Page 50: ...ons provided in thekit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The hardware and installationinstructions were specifically designedfor this vehicle Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside SeatPosition U You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the topstrap if the child restrainthas one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child ...

Page 51: ...f needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child sface or neck putit behind thechild restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto 1 36 ...

Page 52: ...the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle thevehicle s safety belt andlet it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again andbe ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger You ll be using thelap belt See the earlier part about the topstrap if the child restraint has one 1 37 ...

Page 53: ...aint instructionswill show you how 5 6 7 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint Push and pull the child restraintin different directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the ve...

Page 54: ...a rear facing child restraint in the rearseat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt Seethe earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 2 3 4 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seatas far back as it will go before securing a forward facing childrestraint See Seats in the Index Put therestraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the ch...

Page 55: ...le the belt Makesure the release buttonis positioned so you would be abieto unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to 6 Pull the restof the lap belt all the way outof the retractor to set thelock 1 40 ...

Page 56: ...t unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt andlet it go back all the way The safety belt will movefreely again and be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children 1 Children who have outgrown childrestraints should wear the vehicle s safetybelts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulderbelt and get the additionalrestraint a sho...

Page 57: ...d together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time Q A What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but thechild is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s face or neck Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulderbelt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restra...

Page 58: ...in this way in a crash the child might slide under thebelt The belt s force wouldthen be applied righton the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the childsits the lap portion of the belt should beworn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt forceto the child s pelvic bones in acrash 1 43 ...

Page 59: ...ht keep a safety belt system from doing its job 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 tom or frayed get a newone right away Also lookfor any openedor broken airbag covers and have them repairedor replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you...

Page 60: ...working properly and what to do if you havea problem Keys A CAUTION Leaving youngchildren in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badlyinjured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move If they turned theignition toon and moved the shift lever outof PARK P that would release the parking brake D...

Page 61: ...t rather thana knock out plug Your dealer or qualified locksmith canmake extra ignition keysby reading the bar code tag There are 15alternative ignition PASS Key I1blanks to help discourage theft Keep the bar code tag and the door key plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you will be able to have new ones made usingthe plug or bar code tag NOTICE Your Cadillac hasa number of new features tha...

Page 62: ...ver you drive yourvehicle There are several waysto lock and unlock yourvehicle From the outside use your door key If your vehicle hasthe optional theft deterrent system unlock the doors withthe key or Keyless Entry system This will avoid setting off the alarm Slide the lock lever downto lock thedoor from the inside To unlock the door slide the lock leverup Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicl...

Page 63: ...n use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Use the manual or power lock to lock the door again I ProgrammableAutomatic Door Locks 2 I z7 e rr a _ A With the ignition in the RUN position the door locks can be programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC to allow the driverto choose various lock 1 P Press the powerdoor lock switch to lock or u...

Page 64: ... appears next This prompt is usedto lock all doors when shifting out of PARK P and keepsthe doors locked when you shift back into PARK P A yes or no response must be programmed when a prompt is displayed A yes response selects the prompt and ano response displays the nextprompt When you finish programming the door locks the next prompt to appear is for the vehicle storage mode For more information...

Page 65: ...on with the driver s door open will disable the useof the powerdoor lock switches The anti lockout feature is disabled when the ignition is on If you close the door you can lock it using the KeylessEntry system It is always recommended that you remove your ignition key when locking yourvehicle Note that this feature is only availablewith the driver s door open Also note thatthe anti lockout featur...

Page 66: ...any interference received including interference thatmay cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur trythis 0 0 0 0 Check to determine if battery replacementis necessary See the instructionson battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product hasa maximum range Check the location Other vehiclesor objects may be blocking the signal See ...

Page 67: ...nsmitterbuttons 10or more times outof range will also cause the transmitter not to work To reset the transmitter you must be within the vehicle s operating range Press and hold thetrunk button and within one secondpress the lock button Continue to hold both buttonsfor approximately three seconds See your Cadillac dealer for service if your transmitter still doesn t work properly Matching Transmitt...

Page 68: ...o your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably timeto change the battery 1 Use the round end of the door key or a coin to pry open the transmitter 2 Remove the battery and replace it with a CR2032 battery Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter Make sure the batteryis positioned with the plus facing down 3 Align the internal pieces of the transmitter including the cover ...

Page 69: ...peed with the setting on AUTO or ECON and the temperature between 65 F 18OC and 85 F 29 C That will force outside air into yourvehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all theway If you have air outlets on or under the See Engine Exhaust in the Index Trunk Lock Release Option TRUNK To use this feature your vehicle mustbe in PARK P Press the TRUNK release button located ...

Page 70: ... has an automatic pull down feature that helps close the trunkelectronically Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down Your fingers couldbe injured andyou would need someone tohelp you free them Keep your fingersaway from the trunklid as you close it and as it is goingdown Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Cadillac hasa number of thef...

Page 71: ... valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables ina storage area likeyour trunk 0 Lock theglove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take thedoor key and remote lock control key or glove box chain with you Theft Deterrent System Option SECURITY If your ignitionis off and any door is open the SECURITYlight willflash reminding you to activate the system the light will also flash if the batte...

Page 72: ...ident unlock anydoor with yourkey You can alsoturn off the alarm by using the Keyless Entrysystem The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm 1 From inside the vehicle roll down the window then get out of the vehicle keeping thedoor open 2 From outside of the vehicle with the door open lock the vehicle using the power door lock or the Keyless Entry system and c...

Page 73: ...r damage Starting maybe attempted with an undamaged key immediately See your Cadillacdealer or a locksmith for key service If the STARTING DISABLEDDUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY and WAIT 3 MINUTES messages are displayed the key should be cleaned and dried After three minutes try again A START CAR message will appear at this time If the engine still does not start wait 3 minutes andtry a d...

Page 74: ...d stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking inguideline every time you get new brake linings See Towinga Trailer in the Indexfor more information 0 Don t tow a trailer duringbreak in Ignition Positions NOTICE If your key seems stuckin LOCK and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel leftand right while y...

Page 75: ...the key LOCK B Before you putthe key in the ignition will be in theLOCK position This is theonly position in which you can remove the key This position locks the ignition steering wheel andtransaxle It s a theft deterrent feature OFF C This position lets you turnoff the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel likeLOCK Use OFF if you musthave your vehicle in moti...

Page 76: ...n back to OFF StartingYour Engine Move yourshift lever toPARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start inany other position that s a safety feature To restart when you realready moving use NEUTRAL N only ICE Don t try to shift to 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 pedal turn you...

Page 77: ...oo much gasoline T r y pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there asyou hold thekey in STARTfor about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stopsagain do the same thing NOTICE Your engineis designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change the way the engineoperates Before addingelectric...

Page 78: ...use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electricalcord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet IA CAUTION Plugging the cordinto an ungrounded outlet could cause an electricalshock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet I...

Page 79: ...he kind of oil you have andsome other things Instead of trying tolist everythinghere we ask that you contact your Cadillac dealer in thearea where you ll be parking your vehicle Thedealer can give you the best advicefor that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation The automatic transaxle mayhave either a shift lever located on the steering column or on theconsole between the seats There ares...

Page 80: ...ine Your Cadillac has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have tofully apply your regular brakes before you canshift from PARK P when the ignition key is in the RUN position If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on theshift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and release the shift lever button on the floor shift consolemodels as you maintainbrake application Then move th...

Page 81: ... N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty OVERDRIVE This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 55km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down The transaxle will shift down to the nextgear and have more power NOTICE If your vehicle seems to star...

Page 82: ...shift intoSECOND 2 unless you are going slower than65 mph 105 km h or you can damage yourengine FIRST 1 This position givesyou evenmore power than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steephills or indeep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST l the transaxle won t shiftinto first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your frontwheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might...

Page 83: ...K BRAKE indicator light stays on See Parking Brake Indicator Light i n the Index for more infomation When you move out ofPARK P or NEUTRAL N if the engine is running the parking brake should release If it doesn t you can manually release theparking brake Reach under the driver s side of the instrument panel and pull on the manual release lever which is located above the parking brake pedal If thep...

Page 84: ...AUTION If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index This sectionshows what to do first to keep the trailer frommoving It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehiclecan roll If you have left the enginerunning the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured T...

Page 85: ...d you 0 3 4 5 Move the leverup as far as it will go With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake Move the ignition keyto LOCK Remove the key and takeit with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Console Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down withyour right foot 2 26 ...

Page 86: ...ddenly if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or otherscould be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with theengine running be sure your vehicle is inPARK P and your parking brake is firmly set bef...

Page 87: ...rake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is inthe RUN position See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift outof PMK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and also release the shift lever button on floor shift models as you maintain brake application Then move...

Page 88: ...ciousness and deakh You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damagedin a collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high pointson the road orover road debris 0 Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicleor exhaust system had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it o...

Page 89: ...e running Another closed in place can bea blizzard See Blizzard in theIndex IA CAUTION It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others couldbe injured To be su...

Page 90: ...sed If you want this power for another 10minutes turn the key to RUN and back to OFF Express DownWindow This feature is present on the driver s power window Pressing the control rearwardinto the second position then releasingit will lower the window completely If you want to stop the window asit is lowering press the control forward Press the control forwardto raise the window Note that the first ...

Page 91: ...lease the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signala turn or a lane change To signal a turnmove the leverall the way up or down The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete A green arrow on the instrument panel willflash i...

Page 92: ... and then releaseit to change the headlamps from low beam to high orfrom high beam to low The blue light on the instrument panel will beon indicating high beam usage Flash To Pass This lets you use the high beam headlamps to signal the driver in frontof you that youwant to pass It works even if the headlamps are off Pullthe turn signal lever towardyou to use When you do 0 If the headlamps areoff t...

Page 93: ... wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes withthis setting Move the band to the DELAY position The closer you move it to LO the shorter the delay OFF Turn the bandto OFFto turn off the wipers Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If the blades do become damaged get new bladesor blade insert...

Page 94: ...ial wipe occurs whenyou turn the ignition on as a reminder that Rainsenseis active The windshield wipersalso remain in a high park Position even when the ignition is turned OFF The Rainsense wipers operate ina delay modeas well as a continuouslow or high speed depending onthe amount of moisture and the sensitivity level The MIST and wash cycles operate as normaland are not effected by the Rainsens...

Page 95: ...esetspeed LOW WASHER FLUID will bedisplayed on the DIC when the washerfluid reaches a low level Driving withoutwasher fluid can bedangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision and you could hit another vehicle or go off the road Checkthe washer fluid level often Cruise Control With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40h h or more without keeping yourfoot on the accelerator ...

Page 96: ...n thetraction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you mayturn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control A CAUTION I f you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruisewhen you don t ...

Page 97: ...nga Set Speed S E T w g N CRUISE WIPER Remember if you hold the switchat R A longer than half a second the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switchor apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A 2 38 ...

Page 98: ...ill go about 1mph 1 6 h h faster The accelerate feature willonly work afteryou have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET CRUISEbutton Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to reduce yourspeed while using cruise control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed then release it A CRUISE ENGAGED message will then display To slow ...

Page 99: ...trol Manydrivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to end cruise control 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal 0 Move the CRUISE switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when you turn off thecruise control or theignition Lamps O F F The control on the left side of the instrument ...

Page 100: ...the ignition switch is turned off the wiper activatedheadlamps will immediately turn off The wiper activated headlamps will deactivate if you turn offthe twilight sentinel orif the windshield wipers have been turned off for a period of one or two seconds Lamps On Reminder You will heara warning chime ifyou pull the keyfrom the ignition while leaving the lamps on if the manual headlamp control is a...

Page 101: ...switch and shift the transaxleinto PARK P Placing your vehicle inPARK P disables the DRL The DRL will stay off until youshift out of PARK P As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions When you press the fog lampbutton asmall indicator light will tell you the fog lamps are on Press the...

Page 102: ...en the hood is open Twilight Sentinel The control is nextto the headlamp knob It automatically switches the lamps onand off by sensing how dark it is 4 O F F e I _ outside Lj v To operate the twilight sentinel leavethe lamp knob off and move the TWILIGHT control toany position but OFF If you move the control all theway to the right the lamps will remain onfor approximately three minutes after the ...

Page 103: ...the lamps back on To delay the lampsfrom turning off see Twilight Sentinel earlierin this section Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control As you turn the headlamp knob clockwise the instrument panellights will brighten Turning the headlamp knob all the way clockwise will turn on the interior lamps Illuminated Entry System The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy lamps and the b...

Page 104: ...these features will automaticallyturn off after 10minutes three minutes if a new car has 15miles or Iess Power willbe restored foran additional 10minutes if any door is opened the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switchis turned on Battery GuardStorage This feature is for long term use andmust be programmed through the DIC while the ignitionis in the RUN position Battery guard storage protects...

Page 105: ...another 20 minutes the RKE will re enter thestoragemode Your vehicle willstay in thestoragemode until the ignition key is turned outof LOCK The system will wake up when the door keyis inserted into the door however your vehicle will remainin the storage mode The ignition must be outof LOCK before the battery guard is disabled Mirrors ElectrochromicDaylNight Rearview Mirror Your Cadillac has an ele...

Page 106: ...rorfrom the nightmode to the day mode as you drive under lights and through traffic Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse mode is another important featureof the automatic mirror When the shift leveris placed in REVERSE R the mirror changes to the day mode This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you back up CleaningPhotocells Use a cottonswab and glass cleaner to clean thefront and rear photoce...

Page 107: ...s builtinto the mirrorsurface to sense headlamps behind you Setting the Sensitivity I F OFF This setting turnsoff the day night function and compass The mirror will stay in the day mode M This turns on the day night portion of the mirrorto automatically reduce glare C M This setting turns on the compass in addition to the day night function The letter or letters displayedin the top right cornerof ...

Page 108: ...brated it does not need to be recalibrated To calibrate the compass 1 2 3 Set the switch onthe mirror control to C M Turn the vehicle ignition switch on The letter C should be displayed in the mirror compass window If not hold the CAL switch on the bottom of the mirror for more than 10 seconds and the letter C will appear To hold in the CAL switch insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bot...

Page 109: ...tionon the zone map Note the 2 Hold in the CAL switch on the bottom of the mirror housing for five seconds until the current zone entry number appears inthe display To hold in the CAL switch insert a paperclip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirrorhousing 3 Press the CAL switch until the numberfor the new zone entry is displayed zone number Once the desired zone number is displayed stop p...

Page 110: ...irror will adjustfor the glare of headlamps behindyou This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror See Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror earlier in this section Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curvedso you can see more from thedriver s seat This mirror does not havea dimming feature IA CAUTION A c...

Page 111: ...passenger s door Center Console StorageArea Your vehicle is equipped with either the mini console if you have the columnshifter or the optionalfull front console with shift lever The mini console comes with a storage tray a storage compartment for CD s or tapes and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use The full console includes a storage compartment for CD s or tapes andan optionalphone an armrest...

Page 112: ...des an open storage compartment and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use Toopen lift the front edge This feature is available on vehicles with leather interiors only ConvenienceNet The convenience net is inside theback wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over duringsharp turns or quick starts and stops The net is not for larger hea...

Page 113: ... lighter is located near the ashtray Press it all the way in andrelease It will pop back by itself when it s ready to light You may also have alighter on theback of the center console near the rear seat air outlet Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut off 10minutes after the ignition is turned off This helps to prevent battery drainage For more information see Inadvertent Battery Save...

Page 114: ...or purchase Either system will have steering wheel telephone controls and will have information output through the DIC Voice activation and hands free operation are standard features For more information contact your Cadillac dealer A user s guide is provided with the telephone Assist Handles A folding handle above each rear door can be used when getting out of your vehicle Floor Mats Your Cadilla...

Page 115: ...the switch rearward andrelease to express open the glass panel and sunshade The sunshade can also be opened by hand If you want to stop the roof in a partially opened position press the switch in either direction Press and release the switch again to open it fully Press andhold the switch forward to close the glass panel The sunshade can only beclosed by hand To vent press the switch forward when ...

Page 116: ... vehicle s battery and chargingsystem This device complies withP a r t 15of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device maynot cause harmful interference and 2 This device mustaccept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Programmingthe Transmitter Do not use the universal transmitter with any garage door opener that...

Page 117: ...to 90 seconds indicates that the universaltransmitter has been programmed Release both buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly If you have trouble programming the universal transmitter make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the batteryin the hand held transmitter is not dead If you still cannot program it rotate thehand held transmitter end over end an...

Page 118: ... when the VALET button inside of the glove boxis activated for more information see Security Override earlier in this section Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold downthe two outsidebuttons until the red light begins to flash Individual channels cannot be erased but can be reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the transmitter explained earlier Accessories Accesso...

Page 119: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information Svstem 2 60 ...

Page 120: ... of the instrument panel are 1 Air Outlets Wb 2 Turn Signal MultifunctionLever 3 Driver Information Center Control Buttons 4 Driver s Side Air Bag 5 Cluster 6 SteeringColumn Shift Lever 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Electronic Climate Controls Audio System Passenger sSide Air Bag Lamp Controls Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control Hood Release Horn SteeringWheel Touch Controls for AudioSy...

Page 121: ...Digital Cluster mJINST I MPG j3 w w LL a a TRIP United States versionshown Canadian similar 2 62 ...

Page 122: ...Analog Cluster United States version shown Canadian similar 2 63 ...

Page 123: ...s or kilometers used in Canada You may wonder whathappens if a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed The newone may read the correct mileage This is becauseyour vehicle s computer has stored the mileage in memory Tachometer Analog Cluster This gage indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute rpm I NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage ...

Page 124: ...andgages could also save youor others frominjury Warning lights come on when theremay be or is a problem withone of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the detailson the nextfew pages some warning lights come on briefly when youstart the enginejust tolet you know they reworking If you are familiar with this section you shouldnot be alarmed when this happens crages can indicate when there m...

Page 125: ...anel which shows AIR BAG The system checksthe air bag s electrical systemfor malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electiical problem Thesystem check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensingand diagnosticmodule For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in theIndex You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turnyour ignit...

Page 126: ... warning light comes on there could bea brake problem Have your brakesystem inspected right away BRAKE This light should come on briefly when youturn the igmtion key toRUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you ifthere s a problem If the light comes on whileyou are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that thepedal is harder to push Or the p...

Page 127: ...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 PARK BRAKE I 1 This light comes on when the parking brakeis set and it will stayon if the parking brake does not fully release If you try to drive off with the parking brakeset this light will remainon This light should also come on brieflyas you star...

Page 128: ...e light still stays on or comes on again whileyou re driving your Cadillac needsservice If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have 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 brakes See Brake System WarningLight earlier in this part The anti lock brake ...

Page 129: ... traction control system will turnoff and the warning lightwill come on 0 If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the systemwill turn offand the warninglight will come on If thetraction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended periodof time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service If it stays on or comes on when you redriving...

Page 130: ...is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This systemis called OBD I1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptablelevels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment In Canada OBD I1is replacedby Enhanced Diagnostics The SERVICEENGINE SOON light comes on to indi...

Page 131: ... and service is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified servicecenter diagnosis and servicemay berequired If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle 0 Reduce vehiclespeed 0 Avoidhardaccelerations Avoidsteepuphillgrades If towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled...

Page 132: ... off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poorfuel quality will cause your enginenot to run as efficiently asdesigned You may notice this as stallingafter start up stalling when you put the vehicle intogear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumblingon acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is w...

Page 133: ... you if something goeswrong When the light comes on and stays on it means that oil isn t flowing through your engine properly You could below on oil and you might have some other system problem A CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can becomeso hot thatit catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oilas soon as possible and have your vehicle servi...

Page 134: ...tely one gallon 3 8 L the E will flash and the FUEL LEVEL VERYLOW message will appearin the DIC On the analogfuel gage theFUEL LEVEL VERY LOW message will also appear Here are a fewconcerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anythingis wrong with thefuel gage At the gas station thegas pump shutsoff before the It takes more or less g...

Page 135: ...y up to 70 miles per gallon or 2 L per 100km To reset the averagefuel economy pressthe INFORMATION button until the AVG MPG is displayed on the DIC Press andhold theRESET button until both thefuel data center and DIC display reads 0 0 The RANGE displayshows how far the computerthinks you can travel with the fuel that is in the tank The computer does not know what driving conditions willbe like for...

Page 136: ...e fuel level falls below four gallons 15 2 L all the displays will come back on ENG MET EnglishIMetric You can change the display from English miles to metric kilometers by pressing this button The same button also changes other readings like temperature fuel and odometer TRIP SET By using this buttonyou can tell howfar you ve gone since you last set the TRIP SETback to zero To reset press and hol...

Page 137: ... the MPG AVG FUEL USED AVG MPH and OIL LIFE LEFT Pre ssing RESET when a non resettabledisplay appears will cause a recall mode to occur When this happens all DIC warning messagesthat have been displayed since the ignition key was turned to RUN will redisplay If no messages were displayed a MONITORED SYSTEMS OK message will appear MPG AVG Average FuelEconomy Reset Press the INFORMATION buttonto dis...

Page 138: ...INFO RESET button untilFUEL USED 0 0 is displayed AVG MPH Average Speed Reset Press the INFO button to display theAVG MPH then press and hold the INFO RESET buttonuntil 0 0 AVG MPH is displayed Timer This feature is like a stopwatch in that you can clock the timeit takes to get from one point to another To operate press theINFO button to display TIMER Each of the fields for the hours minutes and s...

Page 139: ...to open the trunk Driver Information Center Messages These messages willappear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle ssystems Vehicles that arefirst sold in Canada will have a number after each message This number helps toidentify the message whichis only displayed in English message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature To avoid added ...

Page 140: ...tery quickly you can reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off the accessories You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing theINFORMA TIONbutton The normal range is 11 5to 15 5volts BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM 108 Thecircuit in the brake boostervacuum has shorted or is loose when this message appears Your vehicle may lose power brakes but you willstill have the use of manual brak...

Page 141: ...and addoil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index CHECK WASHER FLUID 25 This message will appear for several seconds indicatingthat you need washer solvent CRUISE ENGAGED 43 This message will appear for a few seconds whenyou selecta speed at which to cruise DOOR OPEN 141 The passenger s door is open or ajar whenthis message appears The vehicle s engine must be running and the transaxle not in PA...

Page 142: ...s to spin is an example of when this message would display REMOVE KEY 70 This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System PASS Key 11 is unableto read the pellet on the ignition key or an improper key pellet has been inserted Wait for the DIC to displaySTARTINGDISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY The instrument panelcluster will then run a timer and change the ...

Page 143: ...he emissions system has occurred when thts message appears Have your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle SERVICE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 103 A problem within theengine cooling system has been detected when thismessage displays See yourCadillac dealershipfor service SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM 101 The PCM has detected aproblem within thefuel system when this message appears See your Cadillacdealership f...

Page 144: ...of low oil pressure iscorrected Severe damage to the engine can result THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEMKARMAY NOT RESTART 34 This message means thereis a problem in the Personalized Automotive SecuritySystem PASS Key 11 A fault has been detectedin the system which means that the PASS Key I1 system is disabled and is not protectingthe vehicle The vehicle usually restarts however you may want to take your vehic...

Page 145: ...matically turns off and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch from AUTO to ECON and remain there Have the A C system servicedif this message appears Traction Active When your tractioncontrol system is limitingwheel spin the TRACTIONACTIVE message will be displayed SIippery road conditionsmay existif this message is displayed so adjust your driving accordingly This message will s...

Page 146: ...he system should indicate changing the oil between 3 000miles 5000 km and 7 500miles 12500 km It mayindicate changing the oil before3 000miles 5 000 k m depending on your driving habits If the vehicle has been driven7 500miles 12500 k m it will indicate to change the oil If you drive in a dusty area you should change your oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or three months whichever comesfirst unless t...

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Page 148: ...ar systems supplied with your vehicle Comfort Controls This section tellsyou how to make yourair system work for you Your comfort control system uses ozone friendly R 134arefrigerant With these systems youcan control theheating cooling and ventilation in yourCadillac Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described laterin this section Electronic Climate Control ECC 3 1 ...

Page 149: ... the instrument panel near the windshield This sensor is used by the automatic system to regulate temperature To find your comfortzone start with75 F 24 C setting allow about20 minutes for the systemto regulate Press the redor blue temperature buttons to adjust the temperature if necessary If you choose 60 F 16 C the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulatefan speed...

Page 150: ...ept for recirculation and defrost Each ignition cycle cancels recirculation whereas DEFROST will change to AUTO when the ignition is shut off and then turned back on Manual Operation RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful when youare trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle In the AUTO mode the system will u...

Page 151: ...r maynot run in the maximum high fan speed right away The system checksthe temperature of the enginecoolant to assure it is warm enough to provide heat When the engine coolantis warm the controller allows the fan to graduallyincrease to a higher speed Thisprevents cold airfrom blowing into thepassenger compartment If you want the blower fan ata high speed press the up arrow button until you see HI...

Page 152: ...he windshield The ECC system uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort Dual Zone Climate Control Option Fan Button The button with thefan symbol adjusts thefan speed Press the up arrowto increase fan speed and thedown arrow to decrease fan speed 3 5 ...

Page 153: ...loor middle or windshield outlets The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selectedtemperature setting Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor located in the middle of the instrumentpanel near the windshield This sensor is used by the automatic system to regulate temperature To find yourcomfort zone start with 75 F 24 C setting allowabout 20 minutes for the system to regula...

Page 154: ...ovethrough the A C outlets If you start your vehicle with the fan setting onHI it will skip the A C Purge To avoid blowing colda i rin cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on the outside air temperature engine coolant temperature or the time since the engine was last started As the coolant warms up the blower fan speed will g...

Page 155: ...he button with thefan symbol until AUTO is displayed on the screen At this setting thefan speed is automatically controlled If it is cold outside the blower maynot run in the maximum high fan speed right away The system checks the temperature of the engine coolant to assure itis warm enough to provide heat When the engine coolant is warm the controller allows thefan to gradually increase to a high...

Page 156: ...d press the down arrow to decreasethe climate setting Pressing the OFF button will turn off the dual zone function Air Conditioning On hot days open thewindows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces thetime ittakes for your vehicle to cool down Then keepyour windowsclosed for the air conditionerto work its best With the ECC system press the AUTO ECON button to assist in cooling air ...

Page 157: ...nob clockwise to increase temperature and counterclockwise to decrease temperature If the fan speed needs adjusting press the up or downarrow With each system outside airwill be brought in and sent through the floor outlets The heater works bestif you keep your windows closed while using it Your Cadillac s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it ismoving Outsi...

Page 158: ... to the highest speedfor a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intakeoutlets of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging theinside of the windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helpscirculate air throughout your vehicle The direction of airflow for the rear seats can also be adjusted Movethe FAN lever to adjust the blower speed from LO to H...

Page 159: ...utton It will go on for two minute cycles after that If the windshield has cleared before the cycle is over you can turnit off by pressing the button again Use the defroster feature to clear fog from the windshield as previously described There is a metal film in the windshield which will block out some radio or microwave signals Therefore the heated windshield willreduce the useful range of devic...

Page 160: ...f you select DEFROST adjust the fan speedby pressing the fan button up or down If you select DEFROST from AUTO the system will controI the fan speed The teinperature also needs to be adjusted by turning theTEMP knob Note that recirculation is not available in the defrost or defog modes Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass Press the button to turn on the rear def...

Page 161: ...se temperature Audio Systems Your Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily and give yearsof listening pleasure You will get the most enjoymentout of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Cadillac systemcan do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Press and ho...

Page 162: ...ion AM Press this buttonto select AM and preset stations FM1 FM2 Press this buttonto select FMl or FM2 and preset stations TUNE SEEK Press this button to activate the radio to choose higher orlower radio stations Press and hold this button until youhear a chime Release the buttonto begin seekingto the next higheror lower radio station and then stop If you press and holdTUNE SEEK for longer than tw...

Page 163: ...ed The radio willgo to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds thengo on to the next presetstation Press SCAN again to stop scanning If a preset station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station TREB Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the TREB knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble The middle position i...

Page 164: ...act disc players willnot work in yourcassette player These adapters will cause an error message to showon the display and the adaptercassette will be ejected TAPE Press this button to switch from radio tocassette tape play Press AM FM1 or FM2 to switch to the radio SEEK Press the forward arrow to searchfor the next selection on the tape Press the backward arrow to search for the previous selection...

Page 165: ...f it does yourcassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still playtapes but you should clean itas soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds toreset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show theindicator was reset Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured u...

Page 166: ... station you want by pressing TUNE SEEK 3 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a chime A preset number will appear on the display 4 The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return PSCAN Press and holdSCAN for two to three seconds until PSCAN preset scan appears on the display to listen to each o...

Page 167: ...her passengers inthe vehicle may not perceive the same effect LIVE This setting is used to imitate the sound of a live performance e AUDITORIUM This setting is similarto LIVE however moreecho is present TheLIVE and AUDITORIUM settingsare best used for music LEVEL Press the plusor minus symbol on this button to adjust the amount of effect desired when in DSP mode Some experimenting with this button...

Page 168: ... compact disc players will not work in yourcassette player These adapters willcause an error message to showon the display and theadapter cassette will beejected TAPE Press this buttonto switch from radio or CD to cassette tape play PressAM or FM 1 2 to switch to the radio SEEK Press the forward arrow to search for the next selection on the tape Press the backward arrowto search for the previousse...

Page 169: ...l still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporat...

Page 170: ... placing a discon the tray label side down If you load a disc label sideup the disc will not play and anerror will occur Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12discs in the magazine Once you have loaded the discs inthe magazine slide open the door of the compact disc CD changer Push the magazineinto thechanger in the direction of the arrow marked...

Page 171: ...theCD symbol will appearon the radio display If the CD changer is checking the magazinefor CDs the CD symbol will flash on the display untilthe changer is ready to play Whena 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 the radio buttons except for ejecting the CD magazine CD Press thi...

Page 172: ...on FF Press this button to advance quicklythrough a track selection RDM Press this button to enter random playmode RDM will appear onthe display The loadeddiscs will be playedin random rather than sequential 1 2 3 order Press SEEK while RDM ison the display to randomly seek through discs and tracks PressRDM again to returnto sequential order SEEK Press theleft arrow while playinga compact disc to ...

Page 173: ...NGER NO DISCS is displayed when an empty magazine isinserted in theCD changer Try the magazine again witha disc loaded an one of the trays If any error occurs repeatedly orif an error cannot be corrected pleasecontact your dealer If your radio displays anerror number writeit down and provide itto your dealer when reporting the problem Base AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Players O...

Page 174: ...the station you want by pressing TUNE SEEK 3 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a chime A preset numberwill appear on the display 4 The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return PSCAN Press and holdSCAN fortwo to three seconds until PSCAN preset sc an appears on the display to listen to each...

Page 175: ... playing PLAY will appear on the display when a tape is playing If an error occurs while trying to play a cassettetape it could be that 0 The cassettetape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the tape Hold the cassette tape with theopen end down and try turning the right hub counterclockwisewith a pencil Flip thetape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your cassettet...

Page 176: ...on to the next station Press this button againto stop scanning A EJECT Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape The radio will play Eject may be activated with the radio off if the ignition is on Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until thePWR button is turned on Press PWR or turn the ignition key OFFto stop the cassette tape player The tape wi...

Page 177: ...enever possible Place large objects in the trunk appropriatelyso that theywill not come into contactwith the CD changer You must first load the magazine with discs before you can playa compact disc Eachof the 12trays holds one disc Press the button on the backof the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays Load the trays from bottom to top placing a disc on the tray label sidedown If you load ...

Page 178: ...partiallyopen the changer willnot operate and an error will occur When the door is closed the changer will begin checkingfor discs in themagazine This will continuefor up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded To eject the magazine from the player slide the CD changer door all the way open The magazine will automatically eject Remember to keep thedoor closed whenever pos...

Page 179: ...oaded PressDSPL again to review the active preset buttons 1 through 6 or 7 through 12 PUSHBUTTONS Press buttons one through six to gofrom one compact disc to another that is loaded in the changer SIDE Press this button to selectthe next disc in the changer Each time you press this button DISC LOADING will appear on the display and the disc number on the radio display will move to the next availabl...

Page 180: ...our radio displays an error number writeit down and provide it to your dealer whenreportingthe problem Theft DeterrentFeature Your Cadillac hasa built in theft deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic there is no programming try again required The radioin your Cadillaccannot be usedin any other vehicle besides anotherCadillac if it were to be removed SteeringWheel Controls for Audio Syste...

Page 181: ...l can be loud and harmfulto your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level beforeyour hearing adapts toit To help avoid hearingloss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile tele...

Page 182: ...ng action non abrasive cleaningcassette with pads which scrub the tape head asthe hubs of the cleaner cassette turn It is normal forthe cassette to eject while cleaning Insert the cassetteat least six times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through yourCadillac dealer You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with ...

Page 183: ...adio orignition off and on Repeat if necessary I NOTICE Don t lubricate thepower antenna Lubrication could damageit NOTICE Before entering an automatic carwash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antennadoes not go down when you turn the radio off it maybe damaged or need tobe cleaned In eithercase lower the antenna ...

Page 184: ... Safety Belts inthe Index Defensive driving reallymeans be readyfor anything On city streets rural roads or freeways itmeans always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipatewhat they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the mostpreventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following ...

Page 185: ...ink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol andthen drive But what if people do Howmuch is too much ifthe driver plans to drive It s alot lessthan many might think Although it dependson eachperson andsituation here is somegeneral information on the problem The Blood...

Page 186: ...ercentage of body water than men many peopleare impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent andthat the effects are worse atnight All drivers are impaired atBAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharplyfor drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a colli...

Page 187: ...in a person s system can makecrash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This meansthat when anyone whohas been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than ifthe person had not been drinking I A CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentivenessand judg...

Page 188: ...n time Then you haveto bring up your foot and do it That s reuction time Average reaction time is about3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less withone driver and as long as twoor three seconds or more with another Age physicalcondition alertness coordination and eyesight all playa part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 10...

Page 189: ...mayget harder to push down If your engine stops you will stillhave some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking systemthat will help prevent a braking skid When you start yourengine and begin...

Page 190: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately workthe brakes at each front wheel and atthe rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and cont...

Page 191: ...tem that limits wheel spin This isespecially useful inslippery road conditions The system operates only ifit sensesthat one or both ofthe front wheels are spinningor beginning to lose traction When this happens thesystem works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin The TRACTION ACTIVE message will display on the Driver Information Center when thetraction control system is li...

Page 192: ...control system off if you ever needto You should turn thesystem off if your vehicleever gets stuck in sand mud iceor snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index 1 To turn the systemoff press the TRAC OFFbutton located insideof the glove box The TRACTION OFF message will displayon the Driver Information Center If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button the TRACTION OFF message wi...

Page 193: ... effort proportionate to your vehicle speed Steering is easier at a lowerspeed for maneuveringand parking ease As your vehicle speedincreases the steering effortalso increases At highway speeds the amountof steering effort is increased toprovide manual like steeringfor maximum control andstability Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driv...

Page 194: ...need to reduce your speedas you approach a curve doit before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into thestraightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can bemore effective than bra...

Page 195: ...sive driving at all timesand wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVERY r edge ot paved surtace If the levelof the shoulderis only slightly below the pavement recovery shouldbe fairly easy Easeoff the accelerator and then if there is nothingin the way steer so ...

Page 196: ... indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never crossa solid line on yourside of the lane ora double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For onething following too closely reduces your area ofvision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you...

Page 197: ...the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seekan escape routeor area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your Cadil...

Page 198: ... braking including engine braking byshifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may notrealize the surfaceis slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snowon the roadto make a mirrored surface and slow down when youhave any doubt Driving at Night Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid ...

Page 199: ...uild up afilm caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash morethan clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differencesincrease A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as muchlight to see the same thing at nightas a 20 year old What youdo in the daytime can also...

Page 200: ...ay get wetsuddenly 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 make it harder to see road signsand traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the roadand even people walking It s wise to keep yourwiping equipment ingood shape and keep your windshield washertank fille...

Page 201: ...ehicle After driving througha large puddleof water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddlesor even going through some car washes can causeproblems too The water mayaffect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slowdown before you hit them 4 18 ...

Page 202: ...sn t a hardand fast rule abouthydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when itis raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water 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 that is slightly lower than the underbodyof your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing ...

Page 203: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part FreewayDriving 0 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because thecomer is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move c...

Page 204: ...ntothe gap at closeto the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors andglance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are onthe freeway adjustyour speed to the posted limit orto the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right laneunless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal...

Page 205: ...aveit done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America They ll bc ready and willing to help if you needit Here aresome things youcan check beforea trip 0 0 0 0 Wilzdshield WasherFluid Is the reservoirfull Are all windows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have y...

Page 206: ...oad inless than a second and you could crash andbe injured What can youdo about highwayhypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then hereare some tips a Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior a Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently a If you get sleepy pull off the road intoa rest ...

Page 207: ...ngine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill A CAUTION v If you don t shift down your brakescould get so hot thatthey wouldn t workwell You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes ona steep downhill slope 0 Know how to go uphill Youmay want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool you...

Page 208: ... a smallbrush 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 warningtriangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a pieceof old carpetor a coupleof burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Page 209: ...et ice can be even moretrouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice whenit sabout freezing 32 F 0 C and freezingrain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until saltand sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesnow drive with caution Keep yourtraction control system on It improves your ability to accelerate when drivin...

Page 210: ...the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surface of a curveor an overpassmay remain icy when thesurrounding roads areclear If you see apatch of ice ahead ofyou brake before you are on it Try not to brakewhile you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers road If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stoppedby heavy snow you could b...

Page 211: ...rap exhaust gases underyour vehicle 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 itis in yourvehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blockingyour exhaustpipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a windowjust a ...

Page 212: ...and do some fairly vigorous exercises every halfhour or so until helpcomes Loading Your Vehicle m OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT TIRE LOADING INFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSliKPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRESARE HOT ADD 4PSI 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labelson your vehicleshow how much w...

Page 213: ...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 176 lbs 80kg in yourtrunk A CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break orit can change the way your vehicle handles Thesecould cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten...

Page 214: ...ailer A CAUTION If you don tuse the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose controlwhen you pull a trailer For example if the traileris too heavy the brakes may notwork well 0 or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you havefollowed all the steps in this section Ask your Cadillac dealer for advice and information abouttowing a trailer with...

Page 215: ...ds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer 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 aremany different laws including speedlimit restrictions havingto do with trailering Makesure your rig willbe legal notonly where you live but also where you llbe...

Page 216: ...vice or you can write us at CadillacCustomer Assistance Center Cadillac MotorCar Division 30009 Van Dyke P O Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 902s In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited CustomerAssistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affectsthe totalcapacity weight ...

Page 217: ... door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t goover theGVW limit for your vehicle including the weight ofthe trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and roughroads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0 Will you haveto make any holesin the body ofyour vehicle when ...

Page 218: ...low theinstructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be ableto install adjust and maintain them properly Towing a trailer requires a certainanountof experience Before setting outfor the open road you ll wantto get to know your rig Acquaint yourselfwith thefeel of handling and braking withthe added weightof the trailer And always keep in mind thatthe vehicle youare driving is now a good deal longer...

Page 219: ...of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Thrns I NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to comein contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sha...

Page 220: ...before you start down a longor steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they wouldget hot andno longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70km h or less to reducethe possibility ofengine and transaxle overheating Parking on Hills You really should notpark your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If ...

Page 221: ...nance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need servicemore often whenyou re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedulefor more on this Things that areespecially important in trailer operation are automatictransaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering...

Page 222: ...can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers L Your hazard warningflashers let you warn others They also let police knowyou have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps willflash on and off I Press the buttonin to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off 5 1 ...

Page 223: ...d warning flashers are on The hazard warning fiashers will work once the button is pressed in regardless of the key position A Pull out on the collar to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashersare on the turn signals won t work since they are already flashing ...

Page 224: ... be coveredby your warranty Trying to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won t work andit could damage your vehicle A CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because 0 They contain acid that can burn you 0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite 0 They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t followthese stepsexactly some orall of these things can hurt you Che...

Page 225: ...g unnecessary accessories pluggedinto the cigarette lighter Turnoff all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could saveyour radio Open thehoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery IA CAUTION rn U 5 Start by removing the red positive terminal cover _ _ _ An electric fan can start u...

Page 226: ... acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyesor on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you couldget a shock The vehicles couldalso be damaged Before you connect the cables here are some things you should know Positive will go to positive and negat...

Page 227: ...sitive terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery 8 Don t let the other end of the positive cable touch metal Connect it to the positive terminalof the good battery 9 Now connecttheblack negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal 5 6 ...

Page 228: ...ar engine parts that move The electrical connectionis just as good there but the chance of sparksgetting back to thebattery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile 12 T r y to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after afew tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take...

Page 229: ...wheels these instructions may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service 0 That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and yearof your vehicle 0 Whether you can stillmove the shift lever Front Towing 0 If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual c...

Page 230: ...tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under yourvehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always secure thevehicle on each side with separate safety chainswhen towingit Never use J hooks Use onlyT hooks in the front T hook slotsand only R hooks inthe rear R hook slots 5 9 ...

Page 231: ...They will damage drivetrainand suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have theignitionkey turned to theOFF position The steeringwheel should be clamped ina straight aheadposition with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not usethe vehicle s steering columnlock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have yourvehicle towed on t...

Page 232: ...ns and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage canoccur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the groundandlorwheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always...

Page 233: ... the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rails behind the front wheels These slotsare to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 12 ...

Page 234: ...hainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over roughsurfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoiddamage installa towing dollyand raise thevehicle until adequateclearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooksto suspension components whenusing car carrier equipment Alway...

Page 235: ...hook slots inthe frame rails just aheadof the rearwheels on both sides These slotsare to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around theend of each axle inboardof the spring 5 14 ...

Page 236: ...OVERHEATED is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternatesfiring groupsof four cylinders helps prevent engine damage This operating mode allows your vehicleto be driven to a safe place in an emergency youmay drive up to 50 miles 80km Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should beavoided NOTICE After driving in the Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode to avoid engine da...

Page 237: ...no sign of steam or coolant before opening thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get outof the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If yourengine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be cove...

Page 238: ...indow as necessary otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving OVERDRIVE a or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheatwarning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop andpark your vehicle right away If there s stillno sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three...

Page 239: ... Cap B Electric Engine Fans IA CAUTION An electric fanunder the hood can startPIPeven when the engine is not runningand can injure you Keep hands clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else untilit cools down 5 18 ...

Page 240: ...es radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system A CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts canbe very hot Don t touch them Ifyou do you can be burned Don t run theengine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed beforeyou drive thevehicle 5 19 ...

Page 241: ... the base of thefill neck adda 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL TM antifreezeat thecoolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolantsurge tank pressure cap is cool beforeyou do it See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor more information A CAUTION Steam andscalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out andburn you badly They are under pressure ...

Page 242: ... before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the propercoolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hotbut you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50150 mix of clean water andDEX COOLR l antifreeze i 5 21 ...

Page 243: ... burn if the engineparts arehot enough Don t spill coolant ona hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surgetank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressurecap slowly counterclockwise until itfirst stops Don tpress down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss mean...

Page 244: ...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 5 23 ...

Page 245: ...d more of the propermix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches about2 5 inches 60mm below the base of the filler neck S Then replace the pressurecap Be sure the arrowson the pressurecap line uplike this Start the engine and allow it to warm up If the CHECK COOLANT LEVELmessage does not appearon the Driver Information Center coolant is at the properfill level If a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL mes...

Page 246: ...r control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake toa stop well off theroad if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipmentto change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard war...

Page 247: ...ange a tire The equipment you ll needis in the trunk Pullthe carpeting from thefloor of the trunk Turn the center dial on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compactspare 5 26 ...

Page 248: ...Turn the nut holding the jack and wheel wrench counterclockwise andremove it Then remove the jack and wrench Lift up the tire to remove it fromthe trunk 5 27 ...

Page 249: ...heel wrench B Removingthe Wheel Cover There is a center wheel cover on the aluminum wheel Using the flat end of the wheel wrench gently pry the wheel cover off Be careful notto scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don t tryto remove it with your hands 5 28 ...

Page 250: ... Getting undera vehicle whenit isjacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage thevehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the properlocation before raising yourve...

Page 251: ... it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest theflat tire Put the compact spare tire near you 4 Raise the vehicleby turning thejack handle clockwise Raisethe vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 5 Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 30 ...

Page 252: ... dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a clothor a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off A CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fali off causing a serious accident 7 Replacethe wheel nuts with the rounded ...

Page 253: ...wn A CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to getthe right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140N m 5 32 ...

Page 254: ...you could damage the cover or the spare Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury Ina sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the properplace After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flattire in your trunk Use the foll...

Page 255: ...e the cover as far forward as possible Storing the Spare Tire and Tools b I IA CAUTION Storing ajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury Ina sudden stop or coilision loose equipment couldstrike someone Store all these in the proper place ...

Page 256: ...lationpressure regularly It should be60 psi 420kPa After installingthe compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soonas possible and make sure your spare tire iscorrectlyinflated The compact spare is made to perform wellat posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and haveyour full size tire repairedor replaced where you want Ofcourse it s best...

Page 257: ...g them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chainstoo Don t usetire chainson your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want todo when your vehicle is stuckis to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get outwhen you restuck but you must use caution A CAUTION Ifyou let yourtires spinat high speed they can explode and you or otherscou...

Page 258: ...ing wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See TractionControl System in theIndex Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the acceleratorpedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when thetransaxleis in gear If that doesn t ...

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Page 260: ...ervice people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle allGM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you wantto do someof your own service work you ll want to get the proper Cadillac service manual It tells you much more about how to service your Cadillac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications inthe Index Your v...

Page 261: ...n compared to other gasolines Be sure the posted octane for premium is at leasf 91 If the octane is less than91 you mayget a heavy knocking noise when you drive In an emergency you may be able to use a lower octane as low as87 if heavy knocking does not occur If you re using 91 or higher octane unleaded gasoline and youstillhear heavy knocking your engine needs service If your vehicle is certified...

Page 262: ...ply with the specificationsdescribed earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was notdesigned for fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It cancorrode metal partsin your fuel system andalso damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan ondriving in anothercountry outside the United States or Canada theproper fuelmay b e hard to find...

Page 263: ...olineor refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materialsaway from gasoline The fuel door release is located on the optionalfull console and on the Keyless Entry transmitter If your vehicle is not equipped with the full console thenyou must use the transmitterto open the fueldoor I An alternate fuel door release is located insideof the trunk on the left hand side Pull it to release t...

Page 264: ...rned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly Thisspray can happen if your tankis nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open thefuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the capall the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaningthe Outside of Your Cadillac in the In...

Page 265: ...m might be damaged Checking Things Under the Hood A CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engineis not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan A CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic ...

Page 266: ...hicle to open the hood It is located on the lowerleft side of the instrumentpanel Then go to the front of the vehicleand find the secondary hood release which is located above the front grille Lift up on the release lever as you raise the hood ...

Page 267: ...saxle Dipstick Fill B Coolant Fill Location E Engine Oil Dipstick Location H Air Cleaner C Power SteeringFluid E Brake Master Cylinder I Windshield Washer Fluid Before closing the hood be sure allfiller caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly 6 8 ...

Page 268: ... good idea tocheck yourengine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engineoil dipstick is located behind the radiator on the driver s side of the engine The black handle says ENGINEOIL on it Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might ...

Page 269: ... the oil is at or below the ADD line then you llneed to add some oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil 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 the oil level gets above the upper mark that showsthe proper operating range your engine could be damaged 6 10 ...

Page 270: ...d by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certifiedby the American Petroleum Institute APT Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol _ U you change your ownoil be sureyou use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oilcontainer If you have your oilchanged for you be sure theoil put into your engine is American Petroleum Inst...

Page 271: ...t s going to be colder than 60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils suchas SAE 2OW 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failureto use the recommended oil can result in engine damage...

Page 272: ...l remain off until the nextoil change is needed The percentage of oil life remaining maybe checked at any time by pressing the INFORMATION button several times until the OILLIFE LEFTmessage appears For more informationon the Oil Life feature see Oil Life Indicator in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that usedengine oil containscertain elements that maybe unhealthy for your skin and ...

Page 273: ...re the engine hascooled before following thesesteps to replace theair filter 1 DisconnecttheIntake Air Temperature IAT sensor from the base of the air cleaner 2 Withascrewdriver loosen the air duct clamp which is located at themass airflow sensor end of the air duct 3 Disconnect the air ductfrom the mass airflow sensor 6 14 ...

Page 274: ...located nextto the IAT sensor 5 Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly towards the front of the vehicle Removethe cover 6 Take out the airfilter and removeanv loose debris that may be found layingin the air cieaner base 7 Install a new air filter element See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index 6 15 ...

Page 275: ...he Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the airfilter See ScheduledMaintenance Services inthe Maintenance Schedulebooklet 1 A CAUTION Operating theengine withthe aircleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stopsflames if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be ...

Page 276: ...f you do notuse your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing See ScheduledMaintenance Services in the Maintenance Schedulebooklet How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Cadillacdealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a f...

Page 277: ...hift lever 0 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausingfor about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P running in PARK P Let the engine runat idlefor three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 The black transaxlefluid cap is located nextto the radiator hose and below theair cleanerassembl...

Page 278: ...fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enoughfluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint 0 5L 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick backin all the way How to Reset TransaxleFluid Change Indicator Your vehicle is equipped wi...

Page 279: ...as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use DEX COOL orange colored silicate free coolant meetingGM Specification6277M If dicated coolant is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50000 km or24 months whichever occurs first What to Use Use a mixture of one...

Page 280: ...thers could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze NOTICE If you use an impropercoolant mix your engine could overheat andbe badly damaged The repair cost wouldn tbe covered by your warranty Too much waterin the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four timesa year have yo...

Page 281: ...d coolant A CAUTION Tbrning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiatorare hot can allow steamand scaldingliquids to blow out andburn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot When your engine iscold the coolant level shouldbe at the fullcold mark which is 2 5 inches 60 mm below the base of the fill neck Usea flashlight as nece...

Page 282: ...NOTICE The surge tank cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap lineup If the surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced a General Motors cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostatsto...

Page 283: ...ytighten it Then removethe cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The levelshouldbe at the FULL COLDmark If necessary add onlyenoughfluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedule booklet Always use the proper fluid Failure to use theproper fl...

Page 284: ...er sinstructions for adding water Don t mix water withready to use washer fluid Watercan cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator anti...

Page 285: ...work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good ideato top off your brake fluid Adding brakefluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brakelinings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done onthe brake hydraulic system IA CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine ...

Page 286: ...e to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued 0 If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paintfinish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do washit off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your Cadillac hasfour wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear ind...

Page 287: ... sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts haveto beof top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts inthem as your Cad...

Page 288: ... that can burnyou and gas that canexplode You can be badly hurtif you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer tolearn how to prepare yourvehicle for longer storageperiods Also foryour audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature inthe Index Bulb Replacement For any bulb changingprocedure not listed inthis section conta...

Page 289: ...Headlamp 2 Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing 1 Lift the cover to gain access 6 30 ...

Page 290: ...om the headlamp housing socket replace the bulb and socket Reconnect it to the wiring harness and reinstall the headlamphousing socket backinto the headlamp assembly Do not touch the glass portion of the new halogen bulb The oil from your fingers will shorten the bulb life 6 31 ...

Page 291: ...Lornermg Lamp 1 Open thehood to gain accessto the mounting screw 2 Removethescrew securing the cornering lamp housing 3 Gently pull out the cornering lamp assembly 6 32 ...

Page 292: ...tby rotating it counterclockwise slightly then replace the bulb and reinstall Taillamp 1 Open the trunk to gainaccess to the taillamp housing 2 Remove the convenience net and pull trim awayto accessthe wing nuts I 4 6 33 ...

Page 293: ... taillamp housing P 5 Press the bulb housing lever and rotate the housing counterclockwise to remove it To remove the bulb push and rotate it counterclockwise Once you have replaced the burned out bulb reverse the steps to reassemble thetaillamp 6 34 ...

Page 294: ... in this section To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the wipers on Position the wiperson the windshield in the mid wipe position Then with the door open turn the keyto OW 2 Insert a screwdriver into the slotas shown andpress down to releasethe wiper blade assembly 3 Align the wipera m pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly andsnap it into place ...

Page 295: ...ires are cold CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Overinflated tiresare morelikely to be cut puncturedor broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit apothole Keep tiresat the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn orif your tires have been damaged replace them See Inflation Tire Pressure in this section for inflation pressure adjustment for higher sp...

Page 296: ...your compactspare tire It should beat 60psi 420kPa How to Check Use a mod quality pocket type gage to checktire pressure You can t tellif your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and ...

Page 297: ...r inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Informationlabel Makecertain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index A CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel ...

Page 298: ...ion of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and sizeof tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire ssidewall When you get newtires get ones with that same TPCSpec number That way your vehicle will continue tohave tires thatare designed to givepro...

Page 299: ...niform TireQuality Grading system does notapply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary usespare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10to 12 inches 25to 30cm or to some limited production tires While the tiresavailable onGeneral Motors passenger cars and light trucks mayvary with respect tothese grades they must also conformto Federal safety requirements and additionalG...

Page 300: ... can lead to suddentire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passengercar tires must meet under the Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard No 109 Grades A and B represent higher levels of performance onthe laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning Thetemperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overload...

Page 301: ... them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheelbolts and wheel nutsfor your Cadillac model IA CAUTION Using thewrong replacementwheels wheelbolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affectthe braking and handling of your vehicle make your tireslose air and make you lose control You could have acollision in which you or oth...

Page 302: ...e tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that arethe propersize for yourtires Install them on the front tires and tighten themas tightly as possible withthe endssecurely fastened Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting yourvehicle stop and retighten them If the contactcontinues slow down until ...

Page 303: ...anyof these unless this manual says you can In many uses thesewill damage your vehicle Alcohol LaundrySoap Bleach ReducingAgents Cleaning the Insideof Your Cadillac Use a vacuum cleaneroften to get rid of dust andloose dirt Wipe vinylor leatherwith a clean damp cloth Your Cadillac dealerhas two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spotsand ...

Page 304: ... a slightly damp papertowel or cloth Then dry it immediately witha blow dryer Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent typecleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent 0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife orscraper Use very little cl...

Page 305: ... off excess stain then sponge the soiled area withcool water If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier 0 If an odor lingers after cleaningvomit or urine treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution 1teaspoon 5 ml of baking sodato 1cup 250ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonna...

Page 306: ...lt to see through the windshield under certain conditions Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapywater use mild dish washing soap Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth Cleaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker won tbe damaged Some spots and stainswill cleanoff better with just waterand mild soap I f something getson one of them and you need to usea so...

Page 307: ...efogger grid Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is notclear after using the windshield washer orif the wiper bladechatterswhen running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean theoutside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon AmiPowder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Cl...

Page 308: ...n the surface or they could stain Drythe finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and waterspotting High pressure carwashes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasionalwaxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac by hand may benecessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appear...

Page 309: ...ied The surfaceof these wheels issimilarto the painted surface of your vehicle Don t usestrong soaps chemicals abrasivepolishes abrasive cleanersor abrasivecleaningbrushes on them because you could damage the surface You may use chromepolish on chrome wheels but avoid any paintedsurface of the wheel andbuff off immediately after application Don t take yourvehicle through an automatic car wash that...

Page 310: ...ave corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials fromthe underbody withplain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame shouldbe loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can createa chemical fallout Ai...

Page 311: ...0429 6 lbs 2 72kg Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Cleans vinyl cloth tires and mats 1051398 8 oz 0 237 L Spot Lifter For cloth 1051515 3202 0 946L Optikleen Windshield washer solventand antifreeze 1052870 16oz 0 473L I Wash and Wax Concentrate Exterior wash 1052918 8 oz 0 237L Armor All TM Protector Protects vinyl leather and rubber 1052929 16oz 0 473L Wheel Cleaner Spray on wheel cleaner 1052930 8...

Page 312: ...s and the certificatesof title and registration Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identifyyour engine specificationsand replacementparts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on therear wallof the trunk on the passenger s side It s very helpful ifyou ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN 0 the model des...

Page 313: ...fuse whichis powered by a MaxiFuse An electricaloverload will cause thelamps to go on andoff or in some cases to remain off If this happens have the headlamp wiring checked right away MaxiFuse is a registered trademark of Little Fuse Incorporated Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motoris powered by a MaxiFuse If the motor overheats dueto heavy snow etc the wipers w i l l stopuntil the mo...

Page 314: ...rating If you ever havea problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow onethat has the same amperage Pick some featureof your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is thecorrect amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are three fuse blocks inyour vehicle the engine compartment fuse block the MaxiFuse relay center and...

Page 315: ... Weadlamp Fuse R HDLP LO LDLP HI R HDLP HI SENSE HDLPS HAZARD STOP MIRROR Usage Right Low Beam Headlamp Light Emitting Diode LED on Headlamp Switch Left High Beam Headlamp Right High Beam Headlamp Heated Windshield Control Optional Headlamp Switch and Relay High Low Beam Control Relay Right and LeftLow Beam I Beam Right and Left High Beam Electronic Flasher Module Turnmazard Module Right and Left ...

Page 316: ...DISTR PCM IGN Powertrain Control Module PCM Transaxle Shift Solenoids Mass Airflow Low Refrigerant Cutoff Switch CanisterPurge PCM Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Power Steering Press Switch Front Ignition 1Relay Rear Ignition 1 Relay Front Fog Lamp Relay Rear LampRelay Export Controlled Power Back up Relay DRL Relay Domestic Only IGN 1 ECS I ICluster Wiper Motor Wiper Pump I AccessoryRelay W...

Page 317: ...ning RTD Fuse Convenience Fuse BATT Fuse Headlamp Wash Fuse Export Antenna Fuse Park LampRelay Right and Left ParkFuse Defog Relay Pull Down Fuse Right and Left Heated Seat Fuse Electronic Level Control ELC Fuse Rear DefogFuse Heated Mirror Fuse ControlledPower Relay Controlled Power Back up Relay Mirror Fuse Platform Zone Module PZM Fuse Radiophone Fuse Cluster Fuse AMP Fuse Comfort Fuse Inadvert...

Page 318: ...use Ignition 0 Engine Fuse Anti Lock Brake System ABS Fuse Turn Fuse Console Fuse StarterEnable Relay Park Neutral BATT 2 Usage Position Switch Crank Fuse Injector 1and 2 Fuse Engine Control System ECS Fuse PCM Fuse DIS Fuse Ignition 1Fuse ACC Fuse IGN 1 Front Ignition 1Relay Oxygen Sensor 1 and 2 Fuse Fuel Fuse CruiseFuse BATT 1 Starter Relay PCM Fuse AC BRAKES ABS Brake Modulator COOL FNS Coolin...

Page 319: ...rol Panel Optional Rear Defog Relay ELC Relay Fuse TURN CONSOLE COMFORT AMP Optional PZM Usage Cornering Lamp Switch Right and Left Cornering Lamps Electronic Flasher Module Turn Hazard Switch Right and Left Rear Turn SignalLamps Right andLeft Front Turn Signal Lamps Repeater Lamps Export Cellular Phone Portable Docking Station Washer Circuit Board Heated SeatSwitch Rear Zone Blower Right and Left...

Page 320: ...HDLPWASH Power Mast Antenna ANTENNA Headlamp Wash Motor Fuse CONVENC BATT RTD RT PARK LT PARK Usage Trunk Release Relay Trunk Release Solenoid Fuel Door Release Relay Fuel Filler Door Release Solenoid Door Lock Relay Right and Left Front Door Motors Right and Left Rear Door Motors Door Unlock Relay Driver and Passenger Seat Lumbar Switch Lumbar Switch Driver Seat Only Memory Seat Module RTD Module...

Page 321: ...886 Headlamps Composite IlluminationEntry Lock 192 For serviceinformation on thesebulbs contact your Cadillac dealer servicedepartment Application Number hstrument Panel Illumination 194 Instrument Panel Telltales 194 License Plate 194 Park and Turn Signal 2357 NA Sidemarker 194 Stop Tail Turn Signal 2057 T r u n k 561 U n d e r h o o d 561 Vanity Mirror 124 6 62 ...

Page 322: ...c Type 4 6LDOHCV8 VIN Engine Code SLS Y STS 9 Horsepower SLS 275 bhp 5600rpm 205 kW 5600rpm STS 300 bhp 600Orpm 224 kW 6000 rpm Torque SLS 300 1b ft 4000rp111 407 Nmm 4000 rpm STS 295 lb ft 4400 rpm 400 N m 4400 rpm Firingorder 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 ThermostatStarts To Open 177 184 F 81 85 C 6 63 ...

Page 323: ...ooling System 12 5 quarts R 134a Refrigerant 2 0lbs WheelBase 111 inches Length 204 1inches Height 54 5 inches Width 74 2 inches FrontTread 60 9 inches WheelNutTorque 100lb ft FuelTank 20gallons Vehicle Dimensions Rear Tread 60 9 inches 14 2 L 7 1 L 11 8 L 75 7 L 0 91 kg 2 819 mm 5 183mm 1 384 mm 1 884 5 mm 1 546 mm 1 546mm 140N m 6 64 ...

Page 324: ...ve AC TypeCV 774C 06487779 Spark Plugs AC Type 41 900 5614236 Thermostat AC Type 131 66 3531407 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioningrefrigerantsare thesame If the air conditioning system inyour vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re notsure ask yourCadillacdealer Windshield Wiper Blade Pin Type 22 inches 56 5 cm 6 65 ...

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Page 328: ...ection includes information on 0 The CustomerSatisfactionProcedure 0 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 0 Roadside Service 0 GoldKeyCourtesyTransportation 0 BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 0 Reporting SafetyDefects 0 Service and Owner Publications Customer SatisfactionProcedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Cadillac Normally any ...

Page 329: ...O If after contacting a memberof dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contactthe CadillacCustomer Assistance Center 24 hours aday bycalling 1 800 458 8006 In Canada contact GM of Canada CustomerAssistance Center in Oshawa bycalling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outsideof the UnitedStatesand Canada call th...

Page 330: ...omer Assistance Center Cadillac MotorCar Division 30009 Van Dyke P O Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof Canadian andGM Overseas offices When contacting CadiIlac please remember that your concern will likely be resolvedin the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipmentand personnel That is why we suggest you follow St...

Page 331: ...e forany warranty covered situation andfor a nominal charge if the Cadillacis no longer under warranty Cadillac Owner PrivilegesTM Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privileges at nocharge throughoutyourI996 Cadillac WarrantyPeriod 48 Monthsf50 OOOMiles 80000 km Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service It provides every Cadillac owner withth...

Page 332: ...ed States or Canada an advisor is availableto assist you over the phone A dealer technician if available can travel to your location within a 30 mile 50 kilometerradius of a participating Cadillacdealership If beyondthis radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillacdealership Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll free Roadside Servicenumber 1 800 882 1112 An experienced R...

Page 333: ...stalled special telecommunicationdevices called Text Telephone TTY in the RoadsideService Center Any customer who has access to a TTY or a conventional teletypewriter cancommunicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 1 800 833 CMCC daily 24 hours Our Cadillac Dealer Techniciannetwork is ready and able to assist Cadillac customersat roadside ...

Page 334: ...ait around Cadillachelps eliminate inconvenienceto you with transportation alternatives Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides shuttle service for same day warranty work Your Cadillac dealer canget you where you need to be with minimal interruptionof your dailyschedule In Canada for warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period inthe New VehicleLimited Warranty interim transporta...

Page 335: ...ations make it impracticalto rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and havedifficulty renting a vehicle Cadillac will reimburseyou up to 30 day for any documented transportationyou receive GM Participation inBBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Thisprogram may not be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners refer to your Warranty an...

Page 336: ...ehicle age and mileage and other factors We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint servingas an intermediary between you andCadillac If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligiblecustomers may presenttheir case to an impartial ...

Page 337: ... cannot become involved in individualproblems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you mayeither call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information aboutmotor vehicle safetyfrom the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THECA...

Page 338: ...25 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Service and Owner Publications I Servicemanuals servicebulletins owner smanuals and other service literature are availablefor purchase for all current and manypast model General Motors ve...

Page 339: ...erform better service Servicebulletins mayinvolve any number of vehicles Some willdescribe inexpensive service others will describeexpensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions andothers may help avoid future costly repairs Servicebulletins are meant for qualifiedtechnicians In some cases bulletins refer to servicemanuals specialized tools equipment and safetyprocedures necess...

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Page 342: ... Lock Brakes 4 6 Brake System Warning Light 2 69 4 6 Anti LockoutFeature 2 6 Anti Theft Radio 3 33 Appearance Care 6 44 AppearanceCare MaterialsChart 6 52 Apply Brake to Shift Message 2 80 Arbitration Program 7 8 Armrest Storage 2 52 2 53 Ashtrays 2 54 AssistHandles 2 55 Astroroof 2 56 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 33 Audio Equipment Adding 3 34 AudioSystems 3 14 Automatic DoorLock...

Page 343: ... Door Unlocking System 2 3 CertificationEire Label 4 30 Chains Safety 4 35 Change Engine Oil Message 2 81 Changing a Flat Tire 5 25 Charging System Indicator Light 2 67 Check Brake Fluid Level Message 2 81 Check Coolant Level Message 2 82 Check Fuel Gage Message 2 82 Check Oil Level Message 2 82 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 44 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 51 Child Restraints 1 34 Securing in the...

Page 344: ...2 43 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 CruiseControl 2 36 Cruise Engaged Message 2 82 Cupholders Customer AssistanceInformation 7 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 1 2 52 2 53 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 7 3 Damage Finish 6 51 Damage Sheet Metal 6 50 Daytime Running Lamps 2 41 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 7 10 7 11 Defensive Driving 4 1 Defogger Rear Window 3 13 Defogging 3...

Page 345: ...tronicSolar Sensor 3 5 Engine 6 8 Coolant 6 20 Coolant Heater 2 I9 Coolant Temperature WarningLight 2 71 Exhaust 2 29 FuseBlock 6 55 Identification 6 53 Overheating 5 15 Running While Parked 2 30 Specifications 6 63 Engine Coolant Hot Idle Message 2 82 Engineoil 6 9 Adding 6 10 Additives 6 12 Checking 6 10 Used 6 13 When to Change 6 13 Engine Speed Limiter 2 65 English MetricButton 2 77 2 80 Ethan...

Page 346: ...gen Bulbs 6 29 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 1 HeadRestraints 1 6 Headlamps 2 41 BulbReplacement 6 30 Highbow BeamChanger 2 33 Wiring 6 54 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 1 7 3 Heatedseats 1 4 Heated Windshield 3 12 Heating 3 10 High BeamHeadlamps 2 33 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 Hitches Trailer 4 34 Hood Checking Things Under 6 6 Release 6 7 Horn 2 32 Hydroplaning 4 19 Hyd...

Page 347: ...rmation 4 29 Interior 2 44 OnReminder 2 41 Panel 2 44 Lighter 2 54 Lights Loadihg YourVehicle Locks Anti LockoutFeature Automatic Door Door Power Door ProgrammableAutomatic Door Rear Door Security Trunk Release Lumbar Controls MAGNASTEER Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance Underbody Maintenance When Trailer Towing Malfunction Indicator Lamp MapPocket Matching Transmitter s To Your Veh...

Page 348: ...Light 2 68 Lots 2 12 Over Things That Burn 2 29 With a Trailer 4 37 4 38 Pass Key Not Programmed Message 2 83 Parking Passenger Temperature Control 3 9 PASS Key 2 14 PCM Fault Message 2 83 Power Antenna Mast Care 3 36 DoorLocks 2 4 Option Fuses 6 54 Remote ControlMirror 2 51 RetainedAccessory 2 17 Seatback Recliner 1 5 Steering 4 10 Steering Fluid 6 24 Windows 2 31 Power Seat 1 1 Lumbar Controls 1...

Page 349: ...Suspension 2 86 RoadsideService 7 4 Rocking Your Vehicle 5 37 Rotation Tires 6 37 RSS 2 86 Safety Belt Extender 1 44 SafetyBelts 1 6 Adults 1 12 Care 6 48 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 30 Children l 32 DriverPosition 1 12 Extender 1 44 HowtoWearProperly 1 12 IncorrectUsage 1 16 1 17 1 18 l 19 1 42 1 43 Lap Belt 1 31 Lap Shoulder 1 12 1 27 LargerChildren 1 41 Questions and Answers 1 11 Rear Seat...

Page 350: ...Care 6 1 Service and Owner Publications 7 11 ServicingYour Air Bag EquippedCadillac 1 25 SheetMetal Damage 6 50 ShiftLever 2 20 Second 2 Automatic Transaxle 2 23 Shifting AutomaticTransaxie 2 20 Into Park P 2 25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 14 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1 14 Signaling Turns 2 32 SIR 1 20 Skidding 4 14 Sound Equipment Adding 3 34 Spare Tire Compact 5 35 Speaker Covers Cl...

Page 351: ...rd 3 Automatic Transaxle 2 23 TiltSteeringWheel 2 32 Time Setting the 3 14 Tire Loading Information Label 4 29 Theft 2 11 Theft System Problem CarMayNot Restart Message 2 85 Thermostat 6 23 Tires 6 36 Alignmentand Balance 6 41 Buying New 6 39 Chains 6 43 Changing a Flat 5 25 Cleaning 6 50 Compact Spare 5 35 Inflation 6 36 Inspection and Rotation 6 37 Loading 4 29 Pressure 6 36 Temperature 6 41 Tra...

Page 352: ...urn Signal On Message 2 86 Maintenance When Towing 4 38 Total Weight on Tires 4 34 Transaxle Fluid Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 32 Turn SignalsWhen Towing a Trailer 4 37 Twilight Sentinel 2 43 Underbody Maintenance 6 51 Underhood Lamp 2 43 Universal Transmitter 2 57 Vehicle Control 4 5 Damage Warnings xii Dimensions 6 64 IdentificationNumber 6 53 Loading 4 29 Speed Limiter 2 65 Ventilation Sy...

Page 353: ...31 Express Down 2 3 1 Windshield Heated 3 12 WindshieldWasher 2 36 Fluid 2 36 6 24 WindshieldWiper 2 34 Blade Replacement 6 35 Fuses 6 54 WinterDriving 4 25 Wiring Headlamp 6 54 WreckerTowing 5 8 Wood Panels Care 6 47 Wrench Wheel 5 28 8 12 ...

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