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Страница 2: ...nd how to drive under different conditions This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safet...

Страница 3: ...Cadillac so it will be there if youever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leavethis manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25637207 B 0 First Edition We support voluntary technician certification WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH NatlonalInstitute for A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E For Canadian Qwners W...

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

Страница 5: ...Henry M Leland founder of Cadillac stands beside tfie1905 Osceola which was builtto evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodied car iv ...

Страница 6: ...ftsmanship ACreed Accuracy A Law The introductionof the first four cylinder engine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacsto travel at speeds up to 50 mph For attention to quality and innovation the Royal Automobile Clubof England awarded the prestigious Dewar Trophy to Cadillac twice first in 1908for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again for introducing the electric self ...

Страница 7: ...the World In 1909Cadillac was purchasedby the then new General Motors Corporation Convenience cleanliness and all weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910when Cadillac becamethe first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment The Penalty of Leadership first appeared in the J anuary 2 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac commitment to leaders...

Страница 8: ...t car tobe designed by a stylist 1927 LaSalleMarley Earl The 30switnessed production of the powerful smoothand quiet V12 and V16 engines The crisp contemporarylines of the 1938 60 Special seriesushered in a new era in styling VI6 Engine During World War 11 shortly after PearlHarbor Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks combat vehicles ...

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Страница 10: ...suspension memory seat automatic electric door locks transistor radio a brushed stainless steel roof and low profile tires 1957 Eldorado Brougham The Eldorado introduced in 1953 was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car The 472 cu in V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969was enlarged to 500 cu in for all 1970 through 1976Eldorados The Track Master compute...

Страница 11: ...r of the Year Motor Trend Ten BestList Car Driver Car of the Year Automobile Magazine The year 1993saw the introductionof the Northstar system The state of the art system includes the32 valve dual overhead camshaft Northstar 4 6 liter V8 engine 4T80 E electronically controlled automatic transaxle road sensing suspension speed sensitive steering anti lock brakes and tractioncontrol For more than ni...

Страница 12: ... and the pagenumber where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will finda number of safety cautionsin this book We use a box and the wordCAUTION to tell you aboutthings that couldhurt you if you were to ignore the warning A CAUTION t L These mean there issomething that could hurt you or other people 1 In the caution area we tell youwhat the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help a...

Страница 13: ...ng that can damage your vehicle Manytimes this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tellyou what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTIONor NOTICE xii ...

Страница 14: ...u and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS n These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS ee3 TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING F J BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 COOLANT a ENGINE OIL e PRESSURE ANTI ...

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Страница 16: ...safety belts properly You can alsolearn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts Seats andSeat Controls This section tells you about the power seats how to adjust them and also about reclining front seatbacks lumbar adjustments head restraints heated seats and seatback latches Power Seats 1 1 ...

Страница 17: ...wer Lumbar Control Option The lumbar control is located on the outboard side of each front seat After you have made your desired seating adjustments move the lumbar control to the maximum up and out To move the whole seat forward or backward slide the control in thedirection of the center arrow To do this press the controlforward to increase support and upward to raise thesupport mechanism To adju...

Страница 18: ...ently pressed one of the memory recall buttons and want to stop seat movement press one of the manual seat control buttons This cancels a memory seat recall You can alsorecall a seat position if your vehicle is not in PARK P Press and hold either the 1or 2 button until seat movement is complete Releasing the buttons will stop seat adjustment The EXIT button can be programmed to allow easyexit for ...

Страница 19: ... 1 or 2 button until seat movement is complete Releasing the buttons will stop seat adjustment Automatic seat movement will occurif the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is used to enter the vehicle The number on the back of the transmitter corresponds to the 1 or 2 seat position After the unlock button is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the key is placed in the ignition and turned on the se...

Страница 20: ...and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature The HI setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature A telltale light in the control reminds you thatthe heating system is in use The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on Reclining Front Seatbacks Press the control forward or rearward to adjust the seatback 1 5 ...

Страница 21: ...is The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or otherinjuries The lapbelt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could goup over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there notat your pelvic bones This could causeserious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear...

Страница 22: ... injuryto the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked P The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the rear seat The seatback will move back and forth freely unless you come to a sudden stop then it will lockin place The seatback maynot fold without some help from you if your vehicle is parkedgoing down a fairly steep hill In this case push t...

Страница 23: ...s fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Your vehicle has a light that comes on asa reminder to buckle up See SafetyBelt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadianprovinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t knowif it will be a bad one A few crashe...

Страница 24: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Supposeit s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 9 ...

Страница 25: ...Get itup tospeed Then stop thevehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 10 ...

Страница 26: ... panel 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 take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Страница 27: ...y work M ith safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the useof safety belts Evenif you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckleup to get the most protection That s true not only in frontalcollisions but especially in side and othercollisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You...

Страница 28: ... Driver Position This part describes the driver 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 sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it gettwisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on...

Страница 29: ... This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there sa sudden stop or crash er n It Tig s Adjus en 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...

Страница 30: ... 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 1inch 25 mm of slack pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again If you move around in the vehicle enough pull out the shoulder belt or open your door the belt will become tight again If this happens you can reset it 1 15 ...

Страница 31: ... give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body Don t allow more than1 inch 25 mm of slack 1 16 ...

Страница 32: ...e seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Страница 33: ... can beseriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the belt wouldapply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severelyinjure internal organs like your liveror spleen 1 18 ...

Страница 34: ...The belt is twisted across the body You can be seriously injured bya twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the fullwidth of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt istwisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 19 ...

Страница 35: ...he door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle upplemental Inflr 3le Restraint R System This part explains theSupplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system or air bag system Your Cadillac has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system 1 20 ...

Страница 36: ...l crashes Everyone in your vehicle including the driver should weara safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person A CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re tooclose to aninflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keepyou in position for an air bag inflation in a crash Always wear your safety belt even with...

Страница 37: ...system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells youif there is an electrical problem See AirBag Readiness Light in the Index for more information Where is the air bag The driver s air bagis in the middleof the steering wheel ...

Страница 38: ...anythingon or attach anything to the steering wheelor instrumentpanel Also don t put anything suchas pets or objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel If something is between an occupant and an air bag it could affectthe performance of the air bag or worse it could cause injury 1 23 ...

Страница 39: ...t makesan air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing systemdetects that thevehicle is suddenly stopping asa result of a crash The sensing system triggersa chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates theair bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag m...

Страница 40: ...f the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door Your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the air bag inflates if battery power is available But if you want to you can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by using the door lock and interior lamp controls In many crashes severe enoug...

Страница 41: ...ate while someone is working on your vehicle Your Cadillac dealer andthe Cadillac service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index For upto 10 seconds after theignition key is turned off and the batteryis disconnected an air bag canstill inflate during improper service You can be injured...

Страница 42: ...he best way to protect thefetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it smore likely that the fetus won t behurt in a crash For pregnant women as foranyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Positio The right front passenger s safety belt works thesame way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this se...

Страница 43: ...others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions n I u Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly L 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the beltgo back slightly...

Страница 44: ...ke sure itis secure Ifthe belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if 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 29 ...

Страница 45: ...tal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety beltlocks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly oulof the retractor You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder beltis too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sh...

Страница 46: ...Center Passenger Position Y Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To e the belt longer tiltthe latch plateand pull it along the belt ...

Страница 47: ...very state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while ina vehicle Sm 1er Smaller children and babies should always be restrained ina 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 ...

Страница 48: ...ntil a crash Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the babyin an infant restraint 1 33 ...

Страница 49: ... put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates 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 rear seat Yo...

Страница 50: ...the instructions provided in the kit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can askyour Cadillac dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you ...

Страница 51: ...traint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjustthe belt ifneeded If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint ...

Страница 52: ...pull up on the shoulder belt while 6 Push and pullthe child restraint in different you push down on the child restraint directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 37 ...

Страница 53: ... one 1 2 3 4 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling italong the belt Put therestraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure thechild in thechild restraint as the instructions say Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how ...

Страница 54: ... child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraintin different directions to be sureit is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicleand contact the child restraint maker fortheir advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passen...

Страница 55: ...lder belt See the earlier part about the topstrap if the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag alwaysmove the seatas farback asit will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say...

Страница 56: ...the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 Pull the rest of thelap belt all the wayout of the retractor to set the lock 1 41 ...

Страница 57: ...e optgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all theway The safety belt will move fieely again and beready to work for an adult If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get theadditional restraint a shoulder belt can provide ...

Страница 58: ...shed together and seriously injured A belt must be usedby only one personat a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the childis so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restra...

Страница 59: ...his way in a crash thechild might slideunder thebelt The belt s force wouldthen be applied righton the child s abdomen Thatcould cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should beworn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones ina crash 1 44 ...

Страница 60: ...ght keep asafety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn orfrayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is tom or frayed get a new one right away Also look forany opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If...

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Страница 62: ...s working properly and whatto do if you have a problem Keys A CAUTION Leaving young childrenin a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for manyreasons A child or otherscould be badly injuredor even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make thevehicle move If they turned the ignition to on and moved the shift lever out of PARK P that would release the parking brake...

Страница 63: ...her than a knock out plug Yourdealer or qualified locksmith can make extra ignition keys by reading the bar code tag There are 15alternative ignition PASS Key 1 1blanks to help discourage theft Keep the bar code tag andthe door key plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you willbe able to have new ones made using the plug or bar code tag NOTICE Your Cadillac hasa number of new features that c...

Страница 64: ... drive yourvehicle There areseveral ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key If your vehicle has the optional theft deterrent system unlock the doors with the keyor Keyless Entry system This will avoid setting off the alarm Slide the lock lever down to lock thedoor fromthe inside To unlock the door slide the lock lever up Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle wi...

Страница 65: ...the shift lever outof PARK P both of the doors will lock The doors will unlock every timeyou stop the vehicleand move the shift lever intoPARK P If someone needs to get out while your vehicle is not in PARK P have that person use the nxmual or power lock When the dooris closed again it will not lock automatically Use the manualor power lock to lock the door again 2 4 ...

Страница 66: ...K ONLY selection appears next Thisprompt is used to lock all doors when shifting out of PARK P and keeps the doors locked when you shift back into PARK P Nyes or noresponse must be programmed when a prompt is displayed A yes response selects the prompt and a no response displays the next prompt When you finish programming the door locks the next prompt to appear is for the vehicle storage mode For...

Страница 67: ... the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this 0 0 0 0 Check to determineif battery replacement is necessary See the instructionson battery replacement Check the dist...

Страница 68: ...ous times approximately500 times out of the vehicle s operating rangemay cause the transmitter notto work Replacing thebattery and pressing the transmitter buttons 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 holdthe trunk button and within one second press the lock button Continue to hol...

Страница 69: ... your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time tochange the battery 1 Use the round end of the door key or a coin IO pry open the transmitter _ x x 2 Remove the battery and replace it with a CR2032 battery Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter Make sure the battery is positioned with the plus facing down 3 Align the internal pieces of the transmitter including the ...

Страница 70: ...setting on AUTO or ECON and the temperature between 65 F 18 C and 85 F 29 C That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all the way If you have air outlets on or under the See Engine Exhaust in the Index Trunk Lock Release Option To use this feature your vehicle must be in PARK P Press the TRUNK release button located above the radio o...

Страница 71: ...automatic pull down feature that helps close the trunkelectronically Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down Your fingers could be injured andyou would need someoneto helpyou free them Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it and asit is going down Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Cadillac hasa number of theft dete...

Страница 72: ...le in your vehicle 0 Put your valuables in a storage area like your trunk or glove box Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key and remote lock control key chain with you Theft Deterrent System Option SECURITY If your ignition is off and either door is open the SECURITY light will flash reminding you to activate the system the light will also flash if the ba...

Страница 73: ...t unlock any door with your key You can also turn off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry system The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testingthe Jarrr 1 From inside the vehicle roll down the window then get outof the vehicle keeping the door 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 cl...

Страница 74: ... for damage Starting may be attempted with an undamaged key immediately See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith for key service If the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY and WAIT 3 MINUTES messages are displayed the key should be cleaned and tried After three minutes try again A START CARmessage will appear at this time If the engine still does not start wait 3 minutes and t...

Страница 75: ...inings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings 0 Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steeringwheel left and rightw...

Страница 76: ...n steering wheel and transaxle It s a theft deterrent feature OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed RUN D This isthe position for driving START E This starts the engine Retained Accessory Power ...

Страница 77: ...t away hold your key in START for about three seconds ata time until your engine starts Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all theway to the floor and holding it there asyou hold the key in START for about threeseconds If ...

Страница 78: ...e the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet A CAUTION r1 Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could causean electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet ...

Страница 79: ...e the kind of oil you have and some other things Insteadof trying to listeverything here we ask thatyou contact your Cadillac dealer inthe area whereyou ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation The automatic transaxle may haveeither a shift lever located on the steeringcolumn or on the console between the seats There ...

Страница 80: ...ever to PARK P See ShiftingInto PARK P in the Index If you re pullinga trailer see Towinga Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift leveris fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your Cadillac has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in theRUN position If you cannot shift outof PARK P ease pre...

Страница 81: ...his position the engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed I Shifting out of PARK P or N1 AL N while your engineis racing runningat high speed is dangerous Unless your footis firmly on the brake pedal yourvehicle could movevery rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shi...

Страница 82: ...cle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when youare drivingless than 35mph 55 km h and OVERDRIVE a for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for n o m a driving however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than OVERDRIVE 03 Here are examples for using THIRD 3 instead of OVERDRIVE 03 0 When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shift...

Страница 83: ...old the regular brake pedal down with yourright foot and push down the parking brake pedal with your left footto setthe parking brake If the ignition is on the PARK BRAKE indicator light will come on your vehicle there withonly the accelerator If you try todrive off with the parking brake on the pedal This could cause overheating and damage PARK BRAKE indicator light stays on See Parking the trans...

Страница 84: ...inthe wayof the pedal you could be hurt The pedal springs back quickly Keep your hand and arm away when you use the manual release lever NOTICE Driving withthe parking brak6 bn can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing atrailer and are parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer inthe Index Thissection sho...

Страница 85: ...ine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you re onfairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Steering ColumnShift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift leverintothePARK P position like this I Pullthelevertoward you ...

Страница 86: ...n PARK P Console Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into the PARK P position like this 3 Hold in the buttonon the lever and push the lever all the way toward thefront of your vehicle 4 With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set theparking brake 5 Move the ignition key to LOCK 6 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave yo...

Страница 87: ...e if you can move the shift lever away fromPARK P without first pullingit toward you or if you have the console shift lever withoutfirst pressing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may puttoo much force on the parking pawlin the...

Страница 88: ... the shift lever into the gear you want Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF Open and close the driver s door toturn off theRetained Accessory Power feature 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the dr...

Страница 89: ...ith all the windows down to Have yourvehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked Tt s better not to parkwith the engine running But if you ever have to here aresome things to know Idling the engine withthe airsystem controloff could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also ...

Страница 90: ...on t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill andif you re pulling a trailer also see Towing aTrailer in the Index Power Windows The controls are located near each window Press the control forward to raise the window and press rearward to lower Note that the second rearward position on the driver s control operates the express down window feature Your vehicle has Ret...

Страница 91: ...irst position on the control operates the driver s power window Horn The horn can be sounded by pressing any surface on the center steering wheel pad Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive Raising the steering wheel to the highest level gives your legs nwre room when you enter and exit thevehicle Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to tilt the whee...

Страница 92: ...en it s released If the turn signal is left on a warning chime will sound and the DIC will display TURN SIGNALON after driving about a mile to remind you to turn it off Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane changemay be caused by a burned out signalbulb Other driverswon t see the turn signal Replace burned out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents Check the fuse see Fusesand...

Страница 93: ... youhold the lever there Release the leverto turn them off 0 If the headlamps are on low beam they will shift to high beam andstay there Pull the lever toward you to return to low beam 0 If the headlamps are on high beam they will switch to low beam To return to high beam pull the lever toward you WindshieldWipers WIPER Turn the band on the t u r nsignal lever to control the wipers MIST Turn the b...

Страница 94: ...iper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice toprevent an overload Rainsense V ers ETC Only This feature is mounted on the passenger s interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture that is on thewindshield The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the w...

Страница 95: ...ntrol to LO or HI speed Note that if you ever need toreplace the windshield make sure it is Rainsensorcompatible Windshield Washer In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Press and hold the PUSH paddle to wash the windshield Release the paddle when you have enough fluid The wipers will c...

Страница 96: ...dy speed So don t useyour cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could losecontrol Don t use cruise controlon slippery roads Cruise control canbe dangerous on If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automat...

Страница 97: ...want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it Press the SET CRUISE button at the end of the lever and release it The CRUISEENGAGED message will display on the DIC Move the cruise control switch to ON 4 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal 2 Accelerate to the speed you want 2 36 ...

Страница 98: ...e button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to increase speed Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you reach a desired speed and then release the switch switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you w...

Страница 99: ...e cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will workon hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain yourspeed When going downhill you may have to brakeor shift to a lower gear to keep your speeddown Of course applying the brake takes you ou...

Страница 100: ...erior lamps will automatically turn on after several seconds of wiper activation Headlamps Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 20 seconds In order to operate the wiper activated headlamps the twilight sentinel must be in the on position This feature lights the way in poor weather and it also...

Страница 101: ...ess when theignition is on 0 the headlamp switch is off and 0 the transaxle is not in PARK P When DRL are on only your high beam headlamps at reduced brightness will beon No other exterior lamps such as the parkinglamps taillamps etc will be on when the DRL are being used Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enoughoutside the high beam headlamps at reduced intensity willchan...

Страница 102: ... the DRL feature Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come onwhen the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn They provide more light for cornering UnderhoodLamp Turn the parking lamps on tooperate the underhood lamp The underhood lamp will come onwhen the hood If you switch on the high beam headlamps the fog is open lamps will turn off They ll turn back on again when you switch to ...

Страница 103: ...ut of RUN You can adjust the delay timefrom only a fewseconds to three minutes The light sensor for the DRL and the twilight sentinel is located i n the center ofthefront defogger grille If you cover the sensor it will read dark and the lamps will come on Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps will turnoff approximately 10minutes after the ignition isturned to LOCK or ACC if the manual...

Страница 104: ...ed or if you press the Remote Keyless Entry RKE button Note that the illuminated entry system is photocell which means that it must bedark outside in order for the courtesy lamps to turn on Thecourtesy lamps will turn off approximately 20 seconds after the last door is closed The reading lamps are located in the roof These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps come on when either door is opened an...

Страница 105: ...ely twoseconds Press theRESET button to answer yes and press the INFO button to indicate a no response The first promptto appear relates to the automaticdoor locks This feature can be bypassed by pressing the INFO button The STORAGE MODE prompt appears next To select press theRESET button ENABLE STORAGE MODE will then appear A yes or no response must be give n If the INFO no button is pressed the ...

Страница 106: ...ther photocellbuilt into the mirrorsurfacesenseswhen headlamps are behind you At night when the glare is too high the mirror will gradually darkento reduce glare this change may take a few seconds The mirror will return to its clear daytime statewhen the glare is reduced On Off Switch Press the button at the base of the mirror to turn on the automatic feature The button hasan indicator light to sh...

Страница 107: ...s gives you abright imagein the mirror as you back up Cleaning Photocells ElectrochromicDay Night Rearview Mirror with Compass Option Use a cotton swab and glass cleanerto clean the front and rear photocells that make the auto dimming feature work This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set in the M Mirror or C M Compass Mirror positions One photocell on the back of the mirror sense...

Страница 108: ... mirror indicate the direction in which you are traveling L Ime uelaJ This featureprevents rapid changing of the mirror from the night mode tothe day mode as you drive under lights and through traffic ear D Modc The reverse mode is another important featureof the automatic mirror When the shift lever is placed in REVERSE R the mirror changes to the day mode This givesyou a bright image in the mirr...

Страница 109: ...he mirror for more than 10 seconds and the letterC will appear To hold in theCAL switch insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing The display will showa number first but keep holding until the letterC appears 3 For quick calibration drive the vehicle in a 360 degree circle at less than5 mph 8 km h until the displayreads a compass direction For normal calibration d...

Страница 110: ... display To hold in the CAL switch insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing Press theCAL switch until the number for the new zone entryis displayed Once the desired zone number is displayed stop pressing theCAL switch and the displaywill show compass direction within a few seconds Power Remote Control Mirror located on the driver s door armrest Move the switch in...

Страница 111: ... does not have a dimming feature A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they reallyare If you cut too sharply into the right lane you 1 could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changinglanes Storage Compartments Glove Box The glove box is located in front of the passenger seat To lock theglove box door insert...

Страница 112: ...t and a cupholder The cupholder can be opened by pressing on the surface panel located infront of the armrest Close the lid to secure This feature is available on vehicles without the optional astroroof To gain access to this compartment which is located directly above the inside rearview mirror in the headliner push up andthe storage area will open Rear Storage Armrest Option Your vehicle may be ...

Страница 113: ...tray liftit out by gripping the sides IC you don t have a center console pull the tray out to reveal the ashtray The tray is located beneath the radio To clean this ashtray liftit out by pulling on the snuffer If the ashtray will notcome out try reaching under it and gently press upon the ashtray bowlto remove it To use the rear ashtray lift the lid NOTICE Don t put papers or other flammable items...

Страница 114: ...le to back away from the heating elementwhen it s ready That canmake it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sun Visors Swing downthe visor to block out glare It canalso be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to block glare The driver s sunshade is alsoequipped with a storage flap that can be used for maps or toll tickets Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Turn the s...

Страница 115: ...ler A user s guide is provided with the telephone Assist Handles A folding handle located on each side pillar can be used when getting out of your vehicle Floor Mats Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber backed front and rear floor mats Keep themclean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner if necessary Do not machine wash Astroroof Option f f The express open astroroof providesan airy spacious feel...

Страница 116: ...o close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand To vent pressthe switch forward when the glass panel is closed Openthe sunshade by hand To close the vent press the switch rearward Universal Transmitter Option This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up tothree individual hand held transmitters It will operate garage doors and gates or with the accessory package o...

Страница 117: ...am upto three channels 1 If you have not previously programmed a universal transmitter channel proceed to Step 2 Otherwise hold down thetwo outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the red light begins to flash rapidly approximately 20 seconds Then release the buttons This procedure initializes the memory and erases any previous settingsfor all three channels 2 Hold the end of the hand h...

Страница 118: ...o seconds without ever releasing the button on the universal transmitter Release both buttons when the red light on the universal transmitter begins to flash rapidly Operating the Transmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal transmitter The red light comes on while the signal is being transmitted Note that the effective transmissionrange of the universal transmitter may diffe...

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Страница 120: ...onents of the instrument panelare 1 AirOutlets 2 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 Driver Information Center Control Buttons 4 Driver s Side Air Bag 5 Cluster 6 Steering Column Shift Lever 7 Electronic Climate Controls 8 AudioSystem 9 Passenger s Side AirBag 10 Lamp Controls 11 Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control 12 Hood Release 13 Horn 14 Steering WheelTouch Controls forAudio System...

Страница 121: ...Digital Cluster I I MPG PREMIUMUNLEADED NELWLY United States version shown Canadian similar 2 60 ...

Страница 122: ...inalog Cluster I United States version shown Canadian similar ...

Страница 123: ...e may readthe correct mileage This is because your vehicle s computer has stored the mileage i n memory Vehicle Speed Limiter 275 hp This feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds that the tires are not rated for When this whicle speed slows the fuel supply will come on again happens the engine s fuel supply is shut off When the Tachometer Analog Cluster This gage indicates the engine sp...

Страница 124: ...our vehicle s functions As you will see inthe details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you knowthey re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicatewhen there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you...

Страница 125: ...which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there isan electrical problem The system check includes theair bag sensors the air bagmodules the wiring and thecrash sensing and diagnostic module For more informationon the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index AIR BAG You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ...

Страница 126: ...key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn youif there s a problem If this light stays on you need service and you should take your Cadillac to the dealerat once To save your battery until you get there turn off all accessories If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the...

Страница 127: ...rake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have abrake problem Parking Brake Indicator Light PARK BRAKE This light come son when the parking brake is set and it will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release If youtry to drive off with the parking brake set this light will remain on Thislight should also come on briefly as you start ...

Страница 128: ...he light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Cadillac needs service If the regular brake system warning lightisn t on you still have brakes but you don t haveanti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakesand there s a problem with your regularbrakes See Brake SystemWarning Light earlier in this part The anti lock brake s...

Страница 129: ...n the system will notlimit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system warning light maycome on for the followingreasons 0 If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light willcome on 0 If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system willtu...

Страница 130: ...In the section Problems on the Road this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index This system is called OBD I1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment In Canada OBD I1is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics The SERVICEENGINE SOON light comes on to ...

Страница 131: ...sis and service is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducevehiclespeed 0 Avoidhardaccelerations 0 Avoidsteepuphillgrades If towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being h...

Страница 132: ...ht off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed Y0 umay notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle intogear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditionsmay go away once the engin...

Страница 133: ...n you if something goes wrong When the lightcomes on and stays on it meansthat oil isn t flowing throughyour engine properly You could be lowon oil and you might have some other system problem Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check youroil as soon as possible and have your 1vehicle serviced I NOT...

Страница 134: ...ely one gallon 3 8 L theE will flash and the FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW message will appear in the DIC On the analogfuel gage theFUEL LEVEL VERY LOW message will also appear Here are a few concerns some owners havehad about the fuel gage Allof these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong withthe fuelgage 0 0 0 At the gas station the gaspump shuts off before the gage reads E It t...

Страница 135: ...70 miles per gallon or 2 L per 100km To reset the average fuel economy press the INFORMATION button until theAVG MPG is displayed on theDIC Press and hold theRESET button until both the fuel data center andDIC display reads 0 0 The RANGE display showshow far the computer thinks you can travel with the fuel that is in the tank The computer does not know whatdriving conditions will be like for the r...

Страница 136: ...nly turn on the DIC If the TRIP SETbutton is pressed or the fuel level falls below four gallons 15 2 L all the displays will come back on ENGlMET English Metric 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 button you can tell how far you ve gone sincey...

Страница 137: ...utton to exit from the TIMER function RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG FUEL USED AVG MPH and OIL LIFE LEFT Pressing RESET when a non resettable display appears will cause a recall mode to occur When this happens all DIC warning messages that have been displayed since the ignition key was turned to RUN will redisplay I f no messages were displayed a MONITORED SYSTEMS OK message wil...

Страница 138: ...FO RESET button until FUEL USED 0 0 is displayed AVG MPH Average Speed Reset Press the INFO button to display the AVG MPH then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 0 0 AVG MPH is displayed Timer This feature is like a stopwatch in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another To operate press the INFO button to display TIMER Each of the fields for the hours minutes an...

Страница 139: ...utton to open thetrunk Driver Information Center Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle s systems Vehicles that are first sold in Canada will have anumber after each message This number helps to identify themessage which is only displayed in English A k OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION 16 This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than th...

Страница 140: ...swhile driving orafter starting your vehicle and stays on have it checked immediately to determine the cause of this problem To help the generator recharge the battery 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 the INFORMATION button The normal range is 11 5 to 15 5 volts BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM 108 Th...

Страница 141: ...e and the oil level is never sensed while theengine is running If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears and your vehicle has been parkedon level ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutes the oil level should be checked by observing the oil dipstick Priorto checking the oil level besure the engine has been offfor five minutes and your vehicleis on a level surface Then check the dipstick and ...

Страница 142: ...your Cadillac dealership for service PCM FAULT 110 The circuit in the Powertrain Control Module PCM has shorted or is loose when this message appears Have your Cadillac serviced by your dealership at once REDUCED ENGINE POWER 41 This message informs the driver that due to wheel slippageyour vehicle is reducing engine power to compensate forthe loss of traction Accelerating too fast causing thetire...

Страница 143: ...This message will display whena problem with the charging system has been detected Have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership SERVICE ELECTRICALSYSTEM 106 This message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the PCM Have your vehicle service by your Cadillac dealership SERVICE EMISSIONSSYSTEM 104 A problem i n the emissions system has occurred when this message appear...

Страница 144: ...the messages to WAIT 2 MINUTES WAIT 1MINUTE and then START CAR When the START CAR message is displayed try again to start the engine STOP ENGINE ENGINEOVERHEATED 42 This message will appear when the enginehas overheated Stop and turn the engineoff immediatelyto avoid severe engine damage See Engine Overheating in the Index STOPENGINELOW OIL PRESSURE 35 If this message appears while the engine is r...

Страница 145: ...reached 266 F 130 C for 15minutes or when the temperature reaches 291O F 144 C for 32 seconds Have your vehicle serviced immediately TRUNK OPEN 24 This message indicates that the trunk is open when the ignition is inRUN TURN SIGNAL ON 20 This message is a reminder after driving abouta mile that you have theturn signal on VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH KM H 113 A failure in the suspension control...

Страница 146: ...ange of control Automatic ride control is achieved through the RSS controller a computer used to control and monitor the suspension system The controller receives inputs from various sensors to determine the proper system response If the controller detects a problem within the system the DIC will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message If this message appears have your vehicle serviced at your Cadi...

Страница 147: ...re3 000miles 5 000 km dependingon your driving habits If the vehicle has been driven 7 500 miles 12 500 km it will indicate to change the oil If you drive in a dusty area you should change your oil every3 000miles 5 000 k m or three months whichever comes first unless the display indicateschanging it sooner The system doesn tcheck how nzuch oil you have so you ll still haveto check for that To see...

Страница 148: ...ticular systems supplied with your vehicle Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you Your comfort control system uses ozone friendly R 134arefrigerant With these systems you can control the heating cooli and ventilation in your Cadillac Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Electronic Climate Control ECC 3 1...

Страница 149: ...nstrument panel near the windshield This sensor is usedby the automatic system to regulate temperature To find your comfort zone start with 75 F 24 C setting allow about 20 minutesfor the system to regulate Press the red or blue temperature buttons to adjust the temperatureif necessary If you choose 60 F lb C the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate fan speed If...

Страница 150: ...e except for recirculation and defrost Each ignition cycle cancels recirculation whereas DEFROST will change to AUTO when the ignition is shut off and thenturned back on Manual Operation RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful when you are trying tocool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle In the AUTO mode the system wi...

Страница 151: ...ower may not run in the maximum high fan speed right away The system checks the temperature of the engine coolant to assure it is warm enough to provide heat When the engine coolant is warm the controller allows thefan togradually increase to a higher speed This prevents cold airfrom blowing into the passenger compartment If you want the blower fan at a high speed press the up arrow button until y...

Страница 152: ...e 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 the fan speed Press the uparrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed ...

Страница 153: ...emperatureif necessary If you choose 60 F 16 C the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulatefan speed If you choose the temperature of 90 F 32 C the system will remain at that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan speed Choosing either lnaximum setting will not cause the system to heator cool any faster With this setting the air conditioning compressor au...

Страница 154: ...ddle instrument panel outlets A BI LEVEL This setting directs air intoyour vehicle in two ways Cool air isdirected to the upper portion of your body through the middle instrument panel outlets while warmed air is directed to thefloor fl HEATER DEFROST This setting directs air to the floor outlets and toward the windshield w 0 v H HEATER This setting directs warmed air through the floor outlets Som...

Страница 155: ...sly set temperature The outside temperature will show on the display when the system is OFF AC Press this button to turnthe air conditioning on and off The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle In the AUTO mode the display will show that AC is active but the air conditioning compressor only operates when the system determines it is needed RECIRCULATION Press this button to lim...

Страница 156: ...tureand counterclockwiseto decrease temperature Adjust the fan speed as needed When the air conditioner is on you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle s engine speed and power This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature With the ECC system press the AUTOECON button to direct airflow out of the floor outlets and to ...

Страница 157: ...ts are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel You can ad just the direction of airflow by moving the center control levers or you can stop the airflow by moving the lever located on each side of the outletsdownward The direction of airflow for the rear seats can also be adjusted Move the FAN lever to adjust the blower speed from LO to HI Move theVENT lever to direct airflow...

Страница 158: ...t will come onto tell you it is working Try not to use other electrical equipment while the system is working The system will go off after a four minute heating cycle If you shift out of PARK P the system will only cycle for two minutes If you want it to cycle again press the button It will go on for two minute cycles after that If the windshield has cleared before the cycle is over you can turn i...

Страница 159: ...select DEFROST adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button upor down If you select DEFROST from AUTO the system will control the fan speed The temperature also needs to be adjusted by turning theTEMP knob Note that recirculationis 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 defogger Wi...

Страница 160: ... temperature Audio Systems Your Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Cadillac system can 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 theClock Press and ho...

Страница 161: ...ion AM Press this buttonto select AM and presetstations FMl FM2 Press this buttonto select FMl or FM2 and preset stations TUNE SEEK Press this buttonto activate theradio to choose higher or lower radio stations Press and hold this button until you heara chime Release the button to begin seekingto the next higheror lower radio station and thenstop If you press and hold TUNE SEEK for longer than two...

Страница 162: ...to stop scanning If a preset station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station b g tr m BASS Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the BASS knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass The middle position is a detent TREB Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the TREB knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble The mid...

Страница 163: ...tape to be sure your player is working properly The cassette tape is broken Check to see if your tape is broken Trya new tape Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will not work in your cassette player These adapters will cause anerror message to show on the display and the adaptercassette will be ejected TAPE Press this buttonto switch from radio tocassette tape p...

Страница 164: ...The radiowill play Eject may be activated with the radiooff if the ignition is on Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radiooff but they will not start playing until the PWR button is turned on Press PWR or turn the ignition key OFFto stop thecassette tape player The tapewill stay in the player and resume play at the pointwhere it stopped CLN This messagemay appear on the display If it does your ...

Страница 165: ...r radio stations Press and hold this button until you hear a chime Release the button to begin seeking to the next higher or lower radio station and then stop If you press and holdTUNE SEEK for longer than two seconds after the chime sounds the radio will be in tune fast mode Release the button when you want to stay ata radio station SCAN Press this button andSCAN will appear on the display Use SC...

Страница 166: ...ease treble The middle position is a detent Push the knobs back in when you are not using them DSP The Digital Signal Processing DSP feature is used to produce four audio effects These include TALK DRIVER SEAT LIVE and AUDITORIUM DSP canbe used while listening to the radio the cassette tape player or the CDplayer To activate DSP press the DSPbutton Press this button again to go through the four ef...

Страница 167: ... as soonas it is inserted While the tapeis playing use theVOL FADE BAL TREB and BASS controlsjust as you do for the radio Other controls may have differentfunctions when a tape is inserted The display will show TAPE with an arrow to indicate which sideof the tape is playing PLAY will appear on the display whena tape is playing If an error occurs while tryingto play a cassette tape it could be that...

Страница 168: ...t may be activated with the radiooff if the ignition is on Cassette tapes may beloaded with the radiooff but they will not start playing until the PWR button is turned on Press PWR or turn the ignition key OFF to stop the cassette tape player The tapewill stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped CLN This message may appe afijn the display If it does your cassette tape playe...

Страница 169: ...e net whenever possible Place large objects in the trunk appropriately so that they will not come into contact with the CD changer b You must first load the magazine withdiscs before you can play a compact disc Each of the 12trays holds one disc Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gcntly on one of the trays Load thetrays from bottom to top placing a disc on the tray label side do...

Страница 170: ...e arrow marked on top of the magazine Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left If the door is left partially open the changer will not operate and an error will occur When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded 3 23 ...

Страница 171: ...D pushbuttons 1 through 6 and 7 through 12 These pushbuttons represent the orderof the discs loaded in the changer DSPL Press this button to display the time of day Press this button again withinfive seconds to see theelement time Press DSPL again withinfive seconds to see how many compactdiscs are loadedin the changer and where they are loaded Press DSPL again to review the active preset buttons ...

Страница 172: ... the display an error has occurred and the compact disc temporarily cannotplay CD CHANGER ERROR could be displayed for the following The road is toorough The disc should play when The disc is dirty scratched wet or loaded label the road is smoother side up The airis very humid If so wait about an hour and try again CD CHANGER DOOR OPEN is displayed when the CD changer door is left open Completely ...

Страница 173: ...ns Press and hold this buttonuntil you hear a chime Release the buttonto begin seeking to the next higher or lower radio station and then stop If you press and hold TUNE SEEKfor longer than two seconds after the chime sounds the radio will be in tune fastmode Release the button when you want to stay ata radio station SCAN Press this button andSCAN will appear on the display UseSCAN to listen to st...

Страница 174: ...wise to decrease treble The middle position is a detent Push the knobs back in when you are not using them Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this button lightlyso it extends Turn the BAL knob to move the soundto the leftor right speakers The middle positionis a detent and balances the speakers Turn theknob clockwise to adjust soundto the right speakers and counterclockwisefor left speakers Push the...

Страница 175: ...arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape REP will appear on the display Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selectionfor SEEK to work The sound will be muted whileseeking REV Press this left arrow button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display Yo...

Страница 176: ...Index After you clean theplayer press and hold EJECT for five secondsto reset the CLN indicator The radiowill display to show the indicatorwas reset Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Trunk Mounted CD Changer With the compactdisc changer you can ...

Страница 177: ...placing a disc on the tray label side down If you load a disc label side up the disc will not play and an error will occur Gently push the tray backinto the magazine slot Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine Once you have loaded thediscs in the magazine slide open the door of the compact disc CD changer Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow ma...

Страница 178: ...ill flash on the display until the changer is ready to play When aCD 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 this button if you have a disc loaded in the changer and the radio is playing to play a compact disc Press AM or...

Страница 179: ...der SEEK Press the left arrow while playinga compact disc to go back to the startof a current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the left arrow again and thechanger will go to previous tracks Press the right arrow to go to the next higher track on the disc SCAN When you press SCAN while playing a CD you will hear the first few seconds ofeach disc Press SCAN again to stop on a CD Th...

Страница 180: ...ur Cadillac has a built in theft deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic there is no programming required The radio in your Cadillac cannot be usedin any other vehicle besides another Cadillac if it were to be removed Steering Wheel Controlsfor Audio System SELECT When listening to the radio press the up or down arrow lever to tune to the next or previous radio station factory presets wh...

Страница 181: ...l can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearingadapts to it To help avoid hearing lossor damage 0 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 ...

Страница 182: ...a reduction in sound quality try a known goodcassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvementin sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be donewith a scrubbingaction non abrasive cleaningcassette with pads which scrub the tape headas the hubs of the cleanercassette turn It is normal for thecassette to eject while cleaning Insert the cass...

Страница 183: ...ntenna Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spiritsor equivalent solvent Wipe the cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt Wipe dry witha clean cloth Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on Repeat if necessary I NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it I NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the p...

Страница 184: ... Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Beready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following d...

Страница 185: ... alcohol There are good medical psychologicaland developmental reasons for theselaws The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lotless than manymight think Although it depends on eachperson and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blo...

Страница 186: ...ther countries it s even lower The BAClimit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04percent The BACwill be over 0 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in thedrinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of m...

Страница 187: ...l in a person s system canmake crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that whenanyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher thanif the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can...

Страница 188: ...and as long as two or three seconds or morewith another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping di...

Страница 189: ... the pedal may get harderto push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the powerassist is used up it may takelonger to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic brakingsystem that will help prevent a braking skid When you start yourengine and begin to dr...

Страница 190: ... is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The 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 andco...

Страница 191: ...heel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates onlyif it senses thatone or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginningto lose traction When this happens the system worksthe front brakes and reducesengine power to limit wheel spin The TRACTION ACTIVE message will displayon the Driver Information Center when the traction control system is limiting wheel sp...

Страница 192: ...ol system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice orsnow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index 1 To turn the system off press the TRAC OFF button located inside of the glove _I box The TRACTION OFF message will display on the Driver Information Center If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button the TRACTION OFF messa...

Страница 193: ...ing effort proportionate to your vehiclespeed Steering is easier at a lower speedfor maneuvering and parking ease As your vehicle speed increases the steering effort also increases At highway speeds the amount of steering effort is increased to provide manual like steeringfor maximum control and stability Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of ...

Страница 194: ...peed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speedsare based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditionsyou ll want togo slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve doit before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For exa...

Страница 195: ...actice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVER edge of paved Surface If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so tha...

Страница 196: ...cates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your sideof the lane ora double solid line even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic 0 Do not get too closeto the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For onething following too closely reducesyour area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t...

Страница 197: ... driver hasasked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger In a skid a driver can losecontrol of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existingconditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your Cadillac s three c...

Страница 198: ... acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice orpacked snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps av...

Страница 199: ...they alsomake a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blindedby approaching headlamps It can takea second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjustto the dark When you are faced withsevere glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield ...

Страница 200: ...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 signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank fil...

Страница 201: ...akes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down beforeyou hit them Wet brakes cancause accidents They won t work well ina quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose controlof the vehicle After driving througha large puddleof water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally ...

Страница 202: ...t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water watercan come in through your engine sair intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower thanthe underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or stan...

Страница 203: ...itymap and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip 0 Try to L I S the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to mo...

Страница 204: ...into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you wantto pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn...

Страница 205: ... it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service expertsi n Cadillac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willingto help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip 0 0 0 Wimid1icld Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windowsclean inside and outside Wiper Blndes Are theyin good shape Fuel Eugilze Oil Other Fluids Have y...

Страница 206: ...le can leave the road in Eess than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it canhappen Then here are sometips e 0 e Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off...

Страница 207: ...e ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the workof slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor brakingor even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill 0 Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and...

Страница 208: ...small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a redcloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Страница 209: ...e can be even more trouble becauseit may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins tofall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sandcrews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Keep your traction controlsystem on It improves your ability to accelerate whendriving o...

Страница 210: ...ethe sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildingsorunder bridges Sometimesthe surface of a curveor an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patchof ice ahead of you brake before you are on it T r y not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers IfYou re Caught in a Blizzard If youare stopped by heavy snow you could b...

Страница 211: ... engine to keep warm but be careful Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear awaysnow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaustpipe And check around again from time to time to be su...

Страница 212: ...cleand do somefairly vigorous exercises every half hour orso until help comes Loading Your Vehicle OCCUPANTS VEHICLECAP 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 PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRESARE HOT ADD 4PS1 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show howmuch ...

Страница 213: ...le Weight Rating GAWR for eitherthe front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 176lbs 80kg in yourtrunk PICAUTION Do not loadyour vehicleany heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or itcan change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can...

Страница 214: ...an If you don t usethe correct equipment and drive properly you can lose controlwhen you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers couldbe seriouslyinjured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the stepsin this section Ask your Cadillac dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle ...

Страница 215: ...s 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 ToPull A Trailer If you do here are someimportant points 0 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you l...

Страница 216: ...or advice or you can write us at Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke P O Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capac...

Страница 217: ... large trucks goingby and rough roads are a few reasons why you llneed the right hitch Here are some rulesto follow Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in th...

Страница 218: ...cal connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still workin...

Страница 219: ...henever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other driversyou re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasio...

Страница 220: ...Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Startyourengine Shift into a gear and 0 Be surethe parking brake has released 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the traileris clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pickup and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See...

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Страница 222: ...hat can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flasherslet you warn others They also let policeknow you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in to makeyour front and rear turn signal lamps flash onand off ...

Страница 223: ...hazard warning A The hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed in regardless of the key position Pull out on the collar to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals won t work since they are already flashing 5 2 ...

Страница 224: ...that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to startyour Cadillacby pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle Batteries canhurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricityto burn you If you don t followthese steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you 1 Chec...

Страница 225: ...cles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery 5 Start by removing the red positive terminal cover I An electric fan can start up even...

Страница 226: ...t doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery hasfiller caps besure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains a...

Страница 227: ...itive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Don t let the other end of the positive cable touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Now connect the black negative cable to the good battely s negative terminal ...

Страница 228: ...r engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust as good there but the chance of sparks getting back tothe battery is much less 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal I B C 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the enginefor awhile 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery ...

Страница 229: ...nd 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 year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains towi...

Страница 230: ...ter thansafe or posted speeds Never tow withdamaged parts not fully secured Never getunder your vehicle after it has been lifted bythe tow truck Always secure the vehicle oneach side with separate safety chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use only T hooksin the front T hook slots and only R hooks in the rear R hook slots 5 9 ...

Страница 231: ...mage drivetrain and suspension components When your vehicle is being towed havethe ignition key turned to the OFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the ...

Страница 232: ...ns and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment ...

Страница 233: ... in 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 ...

Страница 234: ...sand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicleta wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage installa towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequate clearanceis obtained betweenthe ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always u...

Страница 235: ...ook slots in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the end of each axle inboard of the spring ...

Страница 236: ...splayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to asafe place inan emergency you may drive up to 50 miles 80 km Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided NOTICE After driving in the Overheated Engine Protection OperatingMode to avoid engine damage allow th...

Страница 237: ...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 couldbe badly burned Stopyour engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool 1 NOTICE If your engine catchesfire because you keep driving with nocoolant your vehicle can be badly damaged Thecostly repairs would not be covered ...

Страница 238: ... warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no signof steam you can idlethe engine for two or three minutes while you reparked tosee if the warning stops But then if you stillhave the warning turn ofthe engine and get every...

Страница 239: ...re Cap B Electric Engine Fans An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down 5 18 ...

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

Страница 241: ...below the base of the fill neck add a 50 50mixture of cleun water preferably distilled and DEX COOL TM antifreeze at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant inthe Index for more information Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burnyou badly They are under pressur...

Страница 242: ...he proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant 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 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOLTM antifreeze 5 21 ...

Страница 243: ...rn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressurecap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise untilit first stops Don t press down while turning the pressurecap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss me...

Страница 244: ...I 2 Then keepturning the cap but now push down as you turnit Remove the pressure cap 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the properfmix up to the base of the filler neck 5 23 ...

Страница 245: ...histime thecoolantlevelinside the coolantDriverInformationCenter coolant is at the properfill surge tankmay be lower If thelevel is lower add level If a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL messagedoes more of the proper mix tothe coolantsurge tank appear repcatSteps 1 to 3 orsee yourdealer until the level reaches about 2 5 inches 60mm below the base of the filler neck Start the engine and allowit to warm up If th...

Страница 246: ...under control by steering theway you want the vehicle togo It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake toa stop well off the road if possible If a tire goesflat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goesflat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard w...

Страница 247: ...e and Took The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeting from t hefloor 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 compact spare ...

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

Страница 249: ...he wheel wrench B Removing the 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 carefulnot to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don t try to remove it with your hands ...

Страница 250: ... I Getting undera vehicle when it isjacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured orkilled Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by ajack NOTICE Raising yourvehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage thevehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure tofit the jack lift head intothe properlocation before raising yourvehi...

Страница 251: ... it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the L rjround for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 5 Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire ...

Страница 252: ...irt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you needto to get all the rust or dirt off A CAUTION Never use oilor grease on studs ornuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end...

Страница 253: ...s shown r Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead toan accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened witha torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m 5 32 ...

Страница 254: ...d damage thecover or the compact spare Storing theFla Tire and Tools A CAUTION Storing ajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stopor collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the fol...

Страница 255: ...t spare in place Store the cover as far forward as possible Storing ajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury Ina sudden stop orcollision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 5 34 ...

Страница 256: ...e inflation pressure regularly It should be60 psi 420Wa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop assoon as possible and make sure your spare tireis correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limitsfor distances upto 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course ...

Страница 257: ...ng them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chainstoo Don t use tire chainson your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice OF Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast Themethod known as rocking canhelp you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you let your tires spin at high speed theycan explode and you or others could ...

Страница 258: ...g wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear If thatdoesn ...

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Страница 260: ...ported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicleall GM Genuine GM parts haveone of these marks Doing Your Own ServiceWork If you want to do some of 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 in the Ind...

Страница 261: ... to other gasolines Be sure the posted octane for premium is at least 91 If the octane is less than 91 you may get a heavy knocking 2 noise when you drive In an emergency you may be able to use a lower octane as low as 87 if heavy knocking does not occur Ifyou re using91 or higher octane unleaded gasoline and you stillhear heavy knocking your engine needs service If your vehicle is certified to me...

Страница 262: ...with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that containsmethanol Don t use it It can corrode metal partsin your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to fi...

Страница 263: ... It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver sside of your vehicle 6 4 ...

Страница 264: ... not equipped with the full console then you must use the transmitter to open the fuel door An alternate fuel door release islocated inside of the trunk on theleft hand side Pull it to releasethe fuel door Hang the cap inside the fuel door while refueling To take off the cap turn it slowly to theleft counterclockwise ...

Страница 265: ...cesas soon aspossible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Cadillac in the Index When you putthe cap backon turnit to the right until you hear at least three clicks Make sure you fully install the cap NOTICE If you needa new cap besure to get the right type Yourdealer can get onefor you If yau get the wrong type it may notfit or have proper venting and your fueltank and emissions system might be damag...

Страница 266: ...thers could be burned Be careful notto drop or mill things that will burn ontoa hot engine Hood Release Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood It I is locatedon the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go to the frontof the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located under the front edge of the grille Lift up on the release lever as you raise the hood ...

Страница 267: ...aner I Windshield Wdsher Fluid A Battery B Coolant Fill Location C Power Steering Fluid D Oil Fill Location E Engine Oil Dipstick Location E Brake Master Cylinder Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly ...

Страница 268: ... side of the engine The black handle says ENGINE OIL 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 not show the actual level Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it witha paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level 11 the oil is at or below...

Страница 269: ...ou re through What Kindof Oil to Use Oils recommendedfor your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certifiedby the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which doesnotcarrythisStarburstsymbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbolon the front of the oil container If you have your...

Страница 270: ... s going to be colder than 60 F 16O 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 such as SAE2OW 50 I NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine da...

Страница 271: ...remain off until the next oil changeis needed The percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any time by pressing the INFORMATIONbutton several times until the OIL LIFE LEFT message appears For more information on the Oil Life feature see Oil Life Indicator in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin ...

Страница 272: ...e engine has cooled before following thesesteps to replace the air filter I 1 Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature IAT sensor fromthe base of the air cleaner 2 With a screwdriver loosen the air duct clamp which is located at the mass airflow sensor endof the air duct 3 Disconnect the air duct from the mass airflow sensor 6 13 ...

Страница 273: ...ated next to the IAT sensor 5 Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly towards the front of the vehicle Remove the cover 6 Take out the air filter and remove any loose debris that may be found laying in the air cleaner base 7 Install a new air filter element See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts i n the Index 6 14 ...

Страница 274: ...Refer to the Maintenance Schedule todetermine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Maintenance Schedule booklet Operating theengine with the air cleaner 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 ...

Страница 275: ...ntenance Services in the Maintenance Schedule booklet How to Check Because this operation can bea little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Cadillac dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a falsereading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some o...

Страница 276: ... three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the enginerun at idle for three to fiveminutes Then without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps The black transaxle fluid cap is located next to the radiator hose and below the air cleaner assembly on the driver s side of the engine Remove the air cleaner assembly so you canreach the transaxle fluid cap The assembly is ...

Страница 277: ...d DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator Your vehicle is equi...

Страница 278: ... should NOTICE When adding coolantit is important that you use DEX COOL orange colored silicate free coolant meetingGM Specification 6277M If silicated 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 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first What to Use Use a mixture of one ha...

Страница 279: ...uld be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your...

Страница 280: ...oolant A CAUTION I I lhrning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the full cold mark which is 2 5 inches 60 mm below the baseof the fill neck Use a flashlight ...

Страница 281: ...ine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant ona hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is tight Surge Tank Pressure Cap 1 NOTICE The surge tank cap is a 15 psi 105kPaj pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible enginedamage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up If the surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced a General...

Страница 282: ...eak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at thefluid level on the dipstick The level should be at th...

Страница 283: ... cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full NOTICE a a a When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructionsfor adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer flu...

Страница 284: ...n t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings areworn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid asnecessary only when work is done onthe brake hydraulic system I If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine Thef...

Страница 285: ...could causea crash Always usethe proper brake fluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluidcan badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil suchas engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll haveto be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid 0 If you spill brake fluidonyourvehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish...

Страница 286: ...epair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Free movement of brake calipers and properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake calipers for movement brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in thep...

Страница 287: ...mance you ve cometo expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for anew battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive...

Страница 288: ...ment Halogen Bulbs Headlamps A CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sureto read and follow the instructionson the bulb package 1 Remove the cover by turning the lock tabs in the direction of the arrows as shown on the cover 6 29 ...

Страница 289: ...2 Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socketfrom the lamp housing I 3 Remove the headlamp housing socket 6 30 ...

Страница 290: ...ew 2 Remove the screw securing the cornering lamp housing I 4 After removing thewiring harness from the headlamp housing socket replace the bulb and socket Reconnectit to thewiring harness and reinstall the headlamp housingsocket back into the headlamp assembly 31 T ...

Страница 291: ...3 Gently pull out the cornering lamp assembly 4 Remove the socket by rotating it counterclockwise slightly then replace the bulb and reinstall 6 32 ...

Страница 292: ...gh Mounted S plamp 1 Lift the trim coverto remove 2 Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing 3 Replacethebulb Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly 6 33 I ...

Страница 293: ...o access the wing nuts 3 Remove the two wing nuts 4 Gently remove the taillamp housing 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 the taillamp 6 34 ...

Страница 294: ...his section To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the wipers on Position the wipers on the windshield in the mid wipe position Then with the door open turn the key to OFF 2 Insert a screwdriver into the slot as shown and press down to release the wiper blade assembly 3 Align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly and snap it into pla...

Страница 295: ...our Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued 0 0 Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could causeserious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure shouldbe checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tiresare more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires...

Страница 296: ...lation pressure of each tireto 35 psi 240Wa When you end this very high speed driving reduce the cold inflation pressures to those listed on the Tire Loading Information label NOTICE Don t let anyonetell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enoughair underinflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Badwear B...

Страница 297: ...sent rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement laterin this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle Thefirst rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Maintenance Schedule...

Страница 298: ...ire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear whenb your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any ofthe following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s ...

Страница 299: ...l season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make surethey are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias b...

Страница 300: ...nce Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 timesas well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use howev...

Страница 301: ...ur vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need t...

Страница 302: ...CE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how m...

Страница 303: ...rdous Some are toxic Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you useanything from a container to clean your Cadillac be sure to follow the manufxturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your ...

Страница 304: ...e cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vacuum andbrush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered ...

Страница 305: ...ain a Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier 0 Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle s seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood can be re...

Страница 306: ...s of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water use mild dish washing soap Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth Cleaning SpeakerCovers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker won t b...

Страница 307: ...ogger grid Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with wate...

Страница 308: ...ove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Cadillac has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive pol...

Страница 309: ... of these wheels Til To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish I V 31 Dal Y f your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make surethe body repair shop...

Страница 310: ...the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical PaintSpotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into ...

Страница 311: ...25 I 12oz 0 354L SiliconeT i r e Shine I shinestires Seeyour GeneralMotors P a r t sDepartmentfor these products Not recommended far pigskin suedeleather See Fluids andLubricants in the Index Not recommended oruse on instrumentpael vinyl 6 52 ...

Страница 312: ...ars on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll findthis label on the rear wall of the trunk on the passenger s side It s very helpful if you eve...

Страница 313: ...l fusewhich is powered by a MaxiFuse An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have the headlamp wiring checked right away MaxiFuse is a registered trademark of Little Fuse Incorporated Windshiek Xper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wipers will stop until the...

Страница 314: ...and rating Engine Con tment Fuse Bloc If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio orcigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle the engine compartment fuse ...

Страница 315: ...r L HDLP LO Left Low Beam Headlamp Fuse R HDLP LO L HDLP HI R HDLP HI SENSE HDLPS HAZARD STOP 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 Left Low Beam I Beam Right and Left High Beam Electronic Flasher Module Turn Hazard ...

Страница 316: ...n 1Relay Front Fog Lamp Relay Rear Lamp Relay Export Controlled Power Back up Relay DRL Relay Domestic Only SDM Fuse WIPERS OXY SEN2 OXY SENl FUEL PUMP INJ INJ CRUISE DISTR PCM IGN Usage Accessory Relay Wiper Switch Cluster Wiper Motor Wiper Pump 0 2 Sensor Rear Catalytic Converter CAT Rear 0 2 Sensor 0 2 Sensor Front CAT Front 0 2 Sensor Engine Oil Pressure Indicator PCM Fuel Pump Relay Fuel Pump...

Страница 317: ...wer Steering Press Switch Front Ignition 1Relay 1 breakers MaxiFuselRelay Center The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the engine compartment fuse block on the driver s side of the engine If a MaxiFuse should blow have your vehicle serviced by your Cadillac dealer immediately 3548631 xi RELAY CENTER IDENTIFICATION p RELAY Q STARTER 6 58 ...

Страница 318: ...nt Power Relay Brushless Blower Motor Interior Lamps Fuse Cigarette Lighter 1Fuse Fuse LAMPS IGN 1 WINDOWS SEATS BATT 3 Usage Highbow Beam Relay Headlamp Relay Fog Lamp DRL Fuse Hazard Fuse Mirror Fuse Headlamp Fuse Right and Left High Beam Fuse Right and Left Low Beam Fuse StopFuse Rear Ignition 1Relay Wiper Fuse Relay Ignition 1Fuse Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR Fuse Delayed Accessory Bu...

Страница 319: ... orcircuit breakers Rear Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located on the front wall of the trunk behind the rear seat on the driver s side Loosen the four trunk trim fasteners and pull the trim away from the fuse block to gain access RLY ICN 1 SIR RTD TURN CONSOLE COMFORT n 0 ANTENNA HDLP WASH CONVENC n o o n IGNO DODY AMP n o n o PZM RADlOiPHONE CLUSTER u n o HTD SEAT R HTD SEAT L PULL DO...

Страница 320: ...ing Station Washer Circuit Board Heated Seat Switch Rear Zone Blower Right and Left Heated Seat Switches Headlamp Wash Relay Fuse COMFORT AMP Optional PZM RADIO PHONE CLUSTER ACC RR DEFOG Usage CD Player Remote Function Actuator RFA Controlled Power Relay Air Control Module ACM PZM Right andLeft Hand Bose Relay Right Front and Rear Speaker On Door Left Front and Rear Speaker On Door PZM Radio Rece...

Страница 321: ... Release Solenoid Door Lock Relay Right and Left Front Door Motors Door Unlock Relay Fuse BATT RTD RT PARK LT PARK Usage Driver and Passenger Seat Lumbar Switch Driver and Passenger Seat Belt Comfort Solenoid Memory Seat Module RTD Module Front and Rear Park Lamps Right Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps Headlamp Switch Export RearFog Lamps Export RearFog Lamp Relay Export Headlamp Switch Left Front ...

Страница 322: ...eam 9006 IlluminationEntryLock 192 Headlamps Composite Application Number Instrument Panel Illumination 194 InstrumentPanelTelltales 194 LicensePlate 194 Park and Turn Signal 2357 NA Sidemarker 194 Stop Tail Turn Signal 2057 Trunk 561 Underhood 561 Vanity Mirror 124 For service information on these bulbs contact your Cadillac dealer service department 6 63 ...

Страница 323: ... L DOHC V8 VIN Engine Code Eldorado Y ETC 9 Eldorado 27S bhp S600rpm 205 kW 5600 rpm ETC 300 bhp 6000rpm 224 kW 6000 rprn Horsepower Torque Eldorado 300 Ib ft 4000 rpm ETC 295 Ib ft 4400 rpm 407 N m 4000 rpm 400 N m 4400 rpm Firingorder 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 Thermostat Starts To Open 177 184 F 81 85 C 6 64 ...

Страница 324: ...ng System 12 5 quarts Fuel Tank r r i 20 gallons R 134a Refrigerant 2 0 lbs WheelBase 108inches Length 200 2inches Height 53 6inches Width 75 5inches FrontTread 60 9inches RearTread 60 9 inches WheelNutTorque 1OOlb ft Vehicle Dimensions 14 2 L 7 1L 11 8 L 75 7 L 0 91 kg 2 743 mm 5 086mm 1 361 5 mm 1 918 4 mm 1 546 mm 1 546 mm 140N m 6 65 I ...

Страница 325: ... Type CV 774C 06487779 Spark Plugs AC Type 41 900 56 14236 Thermostat AC Type 13 1 66 353 1407 Windshield Wiper Blade Pin Type 22 inches 56 5 cm Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Cadillac dealer 6 66 ...

Страница 326: ...NOTES 6 67 ...

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Страница 328: ...port any safety defects This section includes information on 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Service Gold Key CourtesyTransportation BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications Your satisfaction and goodwill areimportant to your dealer and Cadillac Normally any...

Страница 329: ...TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot beresolved by the dealershipwithout further help contactthe Cadillac CustomerAssistance Center 24 hours a day by calling 1 800 458 8006 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada...

Страница 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 bookletfor addresses of Canadian andGM Overseas offices When contacting Cadillac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer sfacilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you followSt...

Страница 331: ...ice vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing 1 800 882 1112 24 hours a day 365 days ayear This service is provided at no charge for any warranty covered situation and for anominal charge if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty Cadillac Owner PrivilegesTM Roadside Service provides se...

Страница 332: ...or Canada an advisor is available to assist you over the phone A dealer technician if available can travel to your location within a 30 mile 50 kilometer radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If beyond this radius we willarrange to haveyour car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership I Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll free Roadside Service number 1 800 882 1112 An experienced Roads...

Страница 333: ...or are speech impaired Cadillac has installed special telecommunication devices called Text Telephone TTY in the Roadside Service Center Any customer who has access to a TTY or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 1 800 833 CMCC daily 24 hours 7 6 ...

Страница 334: ...to wait around Cadillac helps eliminate inconvenience to you with transportation alternatives Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides shuttle service for same day warranty work Your Cadillac dealer can get you where you needto be withminimal interruption of your daily schedule In Canada for warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New VehicleLimited Warranty interim tr...

Страница 335: ...al to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle Cadillac will reimburse you up to 30 day for any documented transportation you receive Please consult your dealer for details GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute ResolutionProgram This program may not be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners refer...

Страница 336: ...icle 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 serving as an intermediary between you and Cadillac If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case toan impartial...

Страница 337: ... cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either 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 otherinformation about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO TH...

Страница 338: ...9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Service and Owner Publications Service manuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Moto...

Страница 339: ...rm better service Servicebulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures ne...

Страница 340: ...NOTES 7 13 ...

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Страница 342: ...nti Lock Brakes 4 6 Brake System Warning Light 2 67 4 6 Anti LockoutFeature 2 5 Anti Theft Radio 3 33 AppearanceCare 6 44 AppearanceCareMaterialsChart 6 52 Apply Brake to Shift Message 2 78 Arbitration Program 7 8 Armrest Storage 2 51 Ashtrays 2 52 AssistHandles 2 54 Astroroof 2 54 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 33 Audio Equipment Adding 3 34 AudioSystems 3 13 Automatic DoorLocks 2 ...

Страница 343: ...le Storage Area 2 51 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 33 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 31 Certificationnire Label 4 30 Chains Safety 4 34 Chains Tire 6 44 Change EngineOilMessage 2 79 Changing a Flat Tire 5 25 Chargmg System Indicator Light 2 65 CheckBrakeFluidLevelMessage 2 80 Check Coolant Level Message 2 80 Check Fuel Gage Message 2 80 CheckOilLevelMessage 2 80 Check her Fluid...

Страница 344: ...eTank 5 18 5 20 Cooling System 5 18 Cornering Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 3 1 Cornering Lamps 2 41 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Cruise Control 2 35 Cruise Engaged Message 2 80 Cupholders 2 51 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 7 3 Customer Assistance Information 7 1 Customer SatisfactionProcedure 7 1 Damage Finish 6 50 Damage Sheet Metal 6 50 Daytime Running Lamps 2 40 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects...

Страница 345: ...ng Light 2 69 ElectrochromicDaymight Rearview Mirror 2 45 2 46 Engine 6 8 Coolant 6 19 Exhaust 2 28 FuseBlock 6 55 Overheating 5 15 Running While Parked 2 28 Specifications 6 64 Starting Your 2 16 Engine Coolant Hot Idle Message 2 81 Identification 6 53 Engine Oil 6 9 Adding 6 9 Additives 6 11 Used 6 12 Engine Speed Limiter 2 63 Ethanol 6 3 Checking 6 9 When to Change 6 12 English MetricButton 2 7...

Страница 346: ...d Warning Flashers 5 1 HeadRestraints 1 7 Headlamps 2 39 BulbReplacement 6 29 Highbow BeamChanger 2 31 Wiring 6 54 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 7 3 Heatedseats 1 4 HeatedWindshield 3 11 Heating 3 9 High BeamHeadlamps 2 31 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 30 Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights 2 65 Hydroplan...

Страница 347: ...ngine Soon 2 69 Traction Control System Warning 2 68 4 0 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 26 Loading YourVehicle 4 29 Locks Anti Lockout Feature 2 5 Automatic Door 2 4 Door 2 3 PowerDoor 2 4 Programmable Automatic Door 2 5 Trunk Release 2 9 Lumbar Controls 1 2 MAGNASTEER b 4 10 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 66 Maintenance Underbody 6 51 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 38 M...

Страница 348: ...Light 2 66 Lots 2 11 Over Things That Burn 2 27 WithaTrailer 4 37 Parking Pass Key Not Programmed Message 2 81 Passing 4 13 Passenger Temperature Control 3 8 PASS Key 11 2 13 PCM Fault Message 2 81 Power Antenna Mast Care 3 36 Door Locks 2 4 OptionFuses 6 54 RemoteControlMirror 2 49 RetainedAccessory 2 15 Seatback Recliner 1 5 Steering 4 10 Steering Fluid 6 23 Windows 2 29 Powerseat 1 1 LumbarCont...

Страница 349: ...nt Passenger Position 1 27 RKE 2 6 Road SensingSuspension 2 85 Roadside Service 7 4 Rocking YourVehicle 5 37 Rotation Tires 6 38 RSS 2 85 Safety Belt Extender 1 45 SafetyBelts 1 8 Adults 1 13 Care 6 48 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 31 Children 1 32 DriverPosition 1 13 Extender 1 45 How to Wear Properly 1 13 IncorrectUsage 1 16 1 17 1 18 1 19 1 43 1 44 Lap Belt 1 31 Lap Shoulder 1 13 1 28 Larger...

Страница 350: ...ge 2 83 Work Doing Your Own 6 1 Bulletins 7 12 ServiceandAppearanceCare 6 1 Service and Owner Publications 7 11 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac 1 26 SheetMetalDamage 6 50 ShiftLever 2 18 Shifting AutomaticTransaxle 2 18 Into Park P 2 24 Out of Park P 2 27 ShoulderBeltTightnessAdjuster 1 14 SignalingTurns 2 31 SIR 1 20 Sound Equipment Adding 3 34 SpeakerCovers Cleaning 6 47 Specifications ...

Страница 351: ...nt System 2 11 Theft Deterrent AudioFeature 3 33 Thermostat 6 23 Third 3 Automatic Transaxle 2 2 1 Tilt SteeringWheel 2 30 Time Setting the 3 13 Tire Chains 6 44 TireLoading 4 29 Tire LoadingInformation Label 4 29 Tires 6 36 AlignmentandBalance 6 42 BuyingNew 6 40 Chains 6 44 Changing a Flat 5 25 Cleaning 6 50 Compact Spare 5 35 Inflation 6 37 Inspectionand Rotation 6 38 Pressure 6 37 Temperature ...

Страница 352: ... Message 2 84 Hitches 4 34 Tongueweight 4 33 Towing 4 31 Weight 4 33 Transaxle Fluid Transmitters Trunk Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 3 1 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 36 TwilightSentinel 2 42 Underbody Maintenance 6 51 UnderhoodLamp 2 41 Universal Transmitter 2 55 Vehicle Control 4 5 Damage Warnings x11 Dimensions 6 65 Loading 4 29 IdentificationNumber 6 53 Speed Limited toXXX MPH Mess...

Страница 353: ...Power 2 29 Windshield Heated 3 11 Windshield Washer 2 34 Fluid 2 34 6 24 Windshield Wiper 2 32 Blade Replacement 6 35 Fuses 6 54 Winter Driving 4 25 Wiring Headlamp 6 54 Wood Panels Care 6 47 Wrecker Towing 5 8 Wrench Wheel 5 28 8 12 ...

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