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PENALTY O F LEADERSHIP (Cadllac - Motor C a r Co. Detroit. Mich.) THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THESATURDAY EVENING POST 7 JANUARY 2ND.
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‘he rich Henry M. Leland, known as the L I Club of England awarded the pres- - 1 master of precision, initiated his pre- tigious cision manufacturing techniques at to Cadillac twice the founding of Cadillac k in 1902.
Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the corner-stone of modern production. From t evolved the reference to Cadillac as “Standard of the World:’ In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment.
1 r_ e For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the stainless steel roof and low profile tires. which set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two decades. This was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop CoupeDeVille and the modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine. Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s.
1. -\ A 1993Cadillac Allantit in stock technical configuration, was selected as the pace car forthe 76th Indianapolis 500. The demanding pace car I This rich tradition continues into the '90s as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The 1992 Seville STS was the first car ever to win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car & Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine.
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This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Introduction - How to Use this Manual .......................... This section tellsyou how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicledamage warnings and symbols. .......................... Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems This section telk you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR’ system. ..............................
- THE 1994 SEDAN DEVILLE LITERATURE Please keepthis literature in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’reon the road.If you sell the vehicle, please leave this book in it so the new owner can use it. FOR CmmW OWNERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE 2MANUAL: Aux propri6taires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franpis chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL - Many people read their owner’s manu; 31 from beginning to endwhen they first receive their new vehicle. Thiswill help youiearn :bout the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual; you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. INDEX A good place tolook for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabeticallist of all that’s in the manual, and the page number whereyou’ll find it.
Khicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean thereis something that could damage your vehicle. In thenotice area, we tell you about something thatcan damage your vehicle. Manytimes, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words.
Vehicle Symbols These aresome of the symbols you will find on your vehicle.
These symbols have to do with your lights: I r -1 MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH A HAZARD WARNING FLASHER TURN SIGNALS PARKING LIGHTS #O I LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls: 0 4 W 0 b I I WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER I WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDSHIELD WASHER I VENTILATING FAN I HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER
These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: c I - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I FUEL I CHARGING m BRAKE 11 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE RADIATOR COOLANT ANTILOCK BRAKE Here aresome other symbols you maysee: F L FUSE I RADIO SELECTOR RADIO VOLUME r1 P =I TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE 1 LIGHTER 5 AIR CONDITIONING E I 1 I I SPEAKER
- SEATS AND RESTRUNT SYSTEMS Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Cadillac, your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (“air bag”) system and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about somethings you should not do with safety belts. SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS L This section tells you about the seats-- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, heated seats, and head restraints.
Seat Adjuster Pressing the front switch tilts the front portion of the seat cushion either up or down. Pressing the rear switch tilts the rear portion of the seat cushion up or m I I down. Moving the center switch side to side moves the whole seat up or down. Move the center switch forward or back to move the whole seat forward or rearward. Front Seatback Recliner To recline the seatback, lift the lever on the outerside of the front seat and move the position the seatback to where you want it.
Power Seatback Recliner (Optional) Move the switch forward to raise the seatback and rearward to recline the seatback. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicleis moving.
A CAUTION: Sitting ina reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you bucWe up, your safety belts can’t do their jobwhen you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its jobbecause it won’t be against your body. Instead, itwill be in front of you. In a crashyou could go into it,receiving neckor otherinjuries. The lapbelt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would bethere, not at your pelvic bones.
Move the switch to ei&r LO or HI to turn on the heating element in the seat. This feature is designed primarilyfor use on damp and chilly days. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seatapproximates body temperature. On colder days, the HI setting heats the seatsto an even higher temperature. To prevent uncomfortable overheating of the seats, the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to automatically maintain the temperature at theselected setting.
SAFETYBELTS: THEY’RE FOR EVERYONE 7 1 I!- This figurelights up as a reminder tobuckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In many states and Canadianprovinces, the law saysto wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash,you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can so beserious that even buckled up a person wouldn’tsurvive. But most crashes arein between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt orkilled. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear.In crashes matter most does buckling up lot!...
n W%ySafety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. For example, if the bike is going10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. 1 . . When the bike hits the block, it stops.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. ... ... . 1 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
or theinstrument panel ... or thesafety belts! With safetybelts, you slow down asthe vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’swhy safety beltsmake such good sense.
- HERE ARE QUESTIONS “ N Y P E O P L E ASKABOUTSAFETYBELTS-AND THE - AlVSWERS Q: Won’t I be trapped in .the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbucklea safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a chime will come onfor about eight secondsto remind people to fasten their safety The belts. safety beltlight will also come on and stay on for about 75 seconds. If the driver’s beltis already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. HOW TO WE& SAFETYBELTS PROPERLY Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there arespecial thingsto know about safety beltsand children.
DRIVER POSITION This section describes the driver’s restraint system. U Lapshoulder 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 (tosee 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’tlet it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t 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 quicklyif you ever had to.
The lap partof the belt should be wornlow and snugo n the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. Andyou'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.The shoulder belt should go over the of the body are best able to shoulder and across the chest. These parts take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif there's a sudden stop or crash.
Shoulder Belt HeightAdjuster .1 can move tne shoulder belt adjuster to theheight that is right for you. YOU 1 To move it up or down, squeeze the release handle. When you release the handle, try to move it down a little to make sure it has locked into position. You can move the adjuster up froma lower positionby pushing the bottom of the releasehandle.
Adjust the heightso that the shoulder portion of the belt is properly positioned on your shoulder, away from your face and ~ To help you find a height that is right for you, follow these guidelines: For a tall person: Usethe upper or upper-middle position. For a personof average height: Use aposition somewhere in the middle. For a short person:Use the lower or lower-middle position.
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment -. Your vehicle hasa shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, you can adjust it like this: 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Star't pulling the sholdder belt out. 3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. .* b -I &_ 24 .
4. Let the belt go backall the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. If you don’t, the adjustment featurewon’t set, andyou’ll have to start again. 5. Now you can add a small amount of slack. Lean forward slightly, then sit back. If you’ve added more than1 inch (25 mm) of slack, pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again. If you move around in the vehicle enough,or if you pull out the shoulder belt, the beltwill become tight again.If this happens, you can reset it. .- .
Q: What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. I A CAUTION: You can be serious$ hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash you would move forwardtoo much, which could increase injury.. Theshoulder beltshould fit against your body. Don't allow more than1 inch (25 mm) of slack.
Q: What’s wrong with this? n A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, notat the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
A: I The shoulder beltis worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. A CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would movetoo far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much forceto the ribs,which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. Y0.ucould also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.
Q: What’s wrong with this? AL: The belt is twisted across the body. A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Ina crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, makeit straight so it can work properly,or ask your dealer to fix it. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back outof the way.
Before you close the door, be sure thebelt is out of the way. If you slam the door onit, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE R E S T M N T SYSTEM (MR BAGS) This section explainsthe Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or “air bag,” system. Your Cadillac hasan air bag for both thedriver and the right-front passenger.
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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel. The system checks for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells ifyou there is a problem. You will see this light flash for few a seconds when you turn your ignition to “Run” or “Start.” Then the light should go out, which means the system is ready.
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Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right-front passenger’s air bag islocated in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will only inflateif the velocity of the impact is above the designed threshold level.
How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or theinstrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
0 Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag systemif the air bag deploys in a crash. The module records information about the readiness of the system, which sensors activated the deployment, and whether thedriver’s safety belt wasin use. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can meanthat your air .bag . system won’t work properly. See your dealer forservice.
Servicing Your Air Bag=EquippedCadillac Air bags affect how yourCadillac should be serviced.There are partsof the airbag system in several places around your vehicle.You don’t want the system to inflatewhile someone is workingon your vehicle. Your Cadillac dealer and the 1994 Cadillac Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicleand the airbag system.The air bag system does not needregular maintenance.
r r SAFETYBELT USE DURING PREGNANCY Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to beseriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should beworn as low aspossible thr*oughoutthe-pregnancy. i ! r The best way’to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetuswon’t be hurtin a crash.
RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER POSITION L The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this part. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back allthe way and start again.
Lap Belt - If your vehicle has a front split and rearbench seats, someone can sit in the centerposition. ? When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it alongthe belt.
To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, positionand release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t longenough, see “Safety BeltExtender” atsection. of this Make sure therelease button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to.
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt -. The positions next to thewindows havelap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. --. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety BeltExtender” at the end of this section. Makesure therelease button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on theshoulder part.
The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under thelap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go overthe shoulder andacross the chest. These partsof the body are best able to take beltrestraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stopor a crash.
@ To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
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r r CHILD RESTRAINTS . . , .. . . I _ .. Be sure tofollow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraintitself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the beltsystem in your vehicle,but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions thatcome with the infant orchild restraint will show you how to do that.
Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured childrestraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Besure to properly secure any childrestraint in your vehicle-- even when no child is in it. Top Strap If your childrestraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Cadillac dealer to putit in for you.
Securing a Child Restraintin a Rear Outside Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions for thechild restraint. 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 beltthrough or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show youhow.
4. Buckle 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. 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulderbelt while you push down on thechild restraint.
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, justunbuckle the vehicle’s safety beltand let it go back all the way. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be using the lapbelt.
See the earliersection about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the beltas long as:possibleby tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restrainton the seat.Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure thechild in the child restraint as the instructions say. 4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.'The child restraint instructionswill showyou how.
5. Buckle 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. To tighten .the belt, pull its free.end while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push.and pull the child restraint in different directions-to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn't secure, turn the latch-plateover and buckle it again. Then seeifit issecure.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Your vehicle hasa right-front passenger’s air bag.NEVER put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: - __ - - A CAUTION , A rear-facing,childrestraint in thefront seat couldbepushed into the seatbackby the right-front passenger’sair bag if it inflates. A ch$ld in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured ifthis,happens. Always secure a rear-facing child rear restraint in the seat.
4. 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. ~ If the shoulder belt goes infront of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure therelease button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you everhad to.
6. Pull the rest of the lap belt allthe way out of the retractor toset the lock. 7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. L C -.
8. Push and pull the child restraint .in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back allthe way. The safety beltwill move freely again and be ready to work for anadult or larger child passenger.
Larger Children Children who have outgrown childrestraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly.
0 Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. 0 61 Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are.
Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child sois small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still ison the child’s shoulder, so that in a crashthe child’s upper body would. havethe restraint that belts provide.
n 7 r Wherever thechild sits,the lap portion of the beltshould be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.This applies belt force to thechild’s pelvicbones in a crash.
SAFETYBELT EXTENDER If the vehicle’s safety belt will fastenaround you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go into orderit, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seatin your vehiclethat you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seatit is made to fit.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are theinstrument panel and thewarning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 8 I ' CAUTION: Leaving youngchildren in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous formany reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed.
f The squarekey is for the ignition only. It has a resistor pellet which is part of the vehicle’s PASS -Key I1 system. r @ i 7- ! The roundkey is for the doors andall other locks. r When your Cadillac is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the door’keys.The plug has a codeon it that tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith howto make extrakeys. However, the ignition keys do not have a knock out plug. The ignition keys have a bar code tag attach to them.
There are 15 alternative ignition PASS Key II@blanks to help discourage theft. Keep the bar code tag and the door key plugs in a safe place.If you lose your keys, you willbe able to have new ones made easily usingthe plug or barcode tag. NOTICE: Your Cadillac has a numberof new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a oflottrouble getting into your vehicle ifyou ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.
There areseveral ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: Use your door key. r ! i I If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is armed, unlock the doors only- withthe key or Keyless Entry System. This will avoid setting off the alarm. From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lock lever downto manually lockthe door. To unlock the door, slide the lock leverup.
Power Door Locks Push the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all the doors at once. The rearpower door lock switches won't unlock anyof the doors-- that's a safety feature. Rear Door Security Lock Your Cadillac is equipped with rear doorsecurity locksthat help prevent passengers from opening the rear doorsof your car from the inside. To use this lock, 1. Move the lever on the door all the way up to theENGAGED position. 2. Close the door.
3. Do the same thing to the other reardoor lock. The rear doorsof your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. .- When you want to opena rear doorwhen the security lock ison: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the doorfrom the outside. To cancel the rear doorlock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear doorlocks will now work normally.
.-. Anti-Lockout Feature Your vehicle is equipped with this feature. If you leave the key in the ignition whether in the Accessory, Lock, or Off position with the driver's the power locks.If you close door open,you can not lock your vehicle using the door you can lockit using the RemoteKeyless Entry System. It is always recommended thatyou remove your ignition key when locking your vehicle. When the engineis running the Anti-Lockout featureis disabled. -.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Operation Press this symbol to unlock the driver’s door. Press it again within 5 seconds to unlock the other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm the Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interior lights. w Press this symbol to lock your doors. This also arms the Theft Deterrent System. Press this symbol to open thetrunk.
Matching Trunsmitter(s) To Your khicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle,the remaining transmitters must alsobe matched. Once the new transmitter is coded. the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
2. Remove battery and replace with CR2025 or equivalent. Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter. ! ... ., . . 75 ".__... 3. Make sure battery is positioned with " + " facing cover.
3 4. Align notches on cover and transmitter and rotate clockwise to reinstall. STORAGE ARMREST The front armrest opens into astorage area. To open it lift the frontedge. Inside you will find storage for cassettes or CD’s, a coin holder and a dual cup holder that flips forward for use. GLOW BOX c .
The glove box is directly in front of the frontpassenger seat. To unlock the door,insert the round key into thelock cylinder and turn it to theleft. To lock the door, turn thekey to theright and remove the key. The key may be removed in the locked or unlocked position. Trunk Security Override Inside the glove box ik an override switch that is useful if you want to leave valuables inthe trunk when using a commercial parking lot. Push the button todisable the RemoteTrunk Release button.
Convenience Net(Optional) Your vehiclehas a convenience net. You can see it ju.st inside th e back wall of the trunk. Us the net to secure small loads like grocery bags.It can help keep them from falling over duringsharp turns or quick starts and stops.
- .- When not usingthe net, hook the net to thetwo tabs securing itto the sill plate. The net is not for larger, heavier loads store such loads in the trunk as far forward as you can. REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE You’ll find the button here, in the Headlight Control Panel. Push the buttonto release the trunk lid. __ The shift lever must in “P” (Park) with the ignition in the “Run”position or in Retained Accessory Power mode.
AUTOMATIC PULL-DOWN FEATURE (OPTION) A CAUTION Your car has an automatic pull-down feature thathelps close the trunkelectronically. Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down. Yourfingers could be iqjured, and you would need someoneto help you free them. Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it andas it is going down. * - - NOTICE: Don’t slam your trunk lid down. If you slam it, you can damage the Pull Down system.
A CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunkIid open because carbon monoxide (CO)gas can come into yourvehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrica1 wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling systemto itshighest speed with the setting on between 65 F (18” C) to 85 F (29O C ) .
Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windowsand lock your vehicle.Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lockitup and take your keys. But what if you have to leaveyour ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Lock the glove box.
This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s how to do it: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the doorwith the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry System. The “SECURITY”light should come on and stay on. 3. Close all doors. The “SECURITY”light should go off. If a door is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System,the alarm will go off. It will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged.
PASS-KEY’II Your vehicle isequipped with the PASS-Key’II (Personalized Automotive Security System)theft deterrent system. PASS-Key% is a passive theft deterrentsystem. This means you don’t have to doanything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insertor remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key’II uses a resistor pellet inthe ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
c -- P f If you’re ever driving and you get the THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM CAR MAY NOT RESTART messageyou will be able to restartyour engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key’II system, however, isnot working properly and must be serviced by your Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protectedby the PASS-Key’II system. If you lose or damage aPASS-Key@IIignition ke , see your Cadillac dealer or alocksmith whocan service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made.
IGNITION KEY POSITIONS This lockgivesyoufive different positions. ’ Before you put thekey in, your ignition will be in the “LOCK’ position. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s an anti-theft feature. The otherpositions let you perform thesefunctions: ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radioand the windshield the key and turn wipers whenthe engine is off. To get into“ACC”, push in it toward you. Yoursteering wheel.
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 turnthe steeringwheel left and right while youturn thekey hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break thekey or the ignition switch. Ifnone of this works, then your vehicle needs service. STARTING YOUR ENGINE Move your shift leverto “P”(Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature.
NOTICE: Holding your key in “Start” forlonger than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.And the excessive heat candamage your starter motor. 4. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing youraccelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there asyou hold the key in “Start” for about threeseconds.
ENGINE COOLANT HEATER (ENGINE BLOCK HEATER) (OPTION) (CANADA ONLY) In very cold weather, O°F (-1S”C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and betterfuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hoursprior to starting your vehicle. To use 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 outlet.
AUTOlMATIC TRANSAXLE Your automatic transaxle shift leveris located on thesteering column. L I There areseveral different positions for your shift lever. P ..................................................... Park R ................................................. Reverse N ................................................. Neutral @ ............................................... Overdrive 3 ........................................ Third Gear (Drive) 2 .............................................
P(Park) This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use whenyou start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in “P” (Park) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
R (Reverse) Use this gear to back up. - NOTICE: Shifting to ‘6R”(Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to “R” only after your vehicle stopped. . To rock your vehicle backand forth to get out of snow, iceor sand without damaging your transaxle. N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use“N” (Neutral) only. Also, use “N” when your vehicleis being towed.
@ Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: - Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. - Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to thenext gear and have more power. NOTICE: If your vehicle seemsIO start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gearsas you go faster, something may be wrong witha transaxle system sensor.
2 (Second Gear) This position gives youmore power but lower fuel economy.You can use “2”on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also wantto use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: Don’t drive in “2” (Second Gear) formore than 5 miles (8 km), or atspeeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use “@” or “3” as much as possible. Don’t shift into“2” unless you are going slowerthan 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.
To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your rightfoot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your leftfoot. If the ignition ison, thebrake system warning lightwill come on. When you moveout of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral), if your engine is running, your parking brake should go off. If it doesn’t,you have a parking brake problem and should have it fixed. Inthe meantime, you can still release your parking brake. Just pull on the manual release lever, as shown.
NOTICE: I II Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other partsof your vehicle. I I If vou are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill: See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to dofirst to keep the trailer from moving.
- Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold thebrake pedal down with your rightfoot. 2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this: 0 Pull the lever toward you. 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. With your rightfoot still holding the brake pedaldown, set the parking brake. 4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.” 5. Remove the key and take it with you.If you can walk away from your vehicle withthe ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in “P” (Park).
Leaving Your ‘vehicle With theEngine Running ’ CAUTION: It can bedangeroustoleaveyourvehicle.withtheengine running. Your vehicle could move suddenlyif.theshift leveris noi Eully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.
Torque Lock __* -. _- If you are parkingon a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into “P” (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle.You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of “P” (Park). Thisis called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into “P” (Park) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index.
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- RUNNING YOUR ENGINE WHILE YOU’RE PARK%D - It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. /i\ CAUTION: Idling theengine with the airsystem control off could allow dangerous exhaustinto.your vehicle. (See the earlier caution under “EngineExhaust”.) Also, idling in a closed-in place can letdeadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle evenif the fan switch isat thehighest setting. One place this can happen is garage.
The controlsare near each window.Here’s how the master control works. Move the switch forward to raise the window Move the switch rearward to-lower the window Your vehiclehas Retained Accessory Power(RAP). When you stop your vehicle and turn theignition key to “Off”, you can still use your power ,windows. The electrical power to operate thewindows willnot shutoff until you 0pen.a door or 10 minutes has passed.If you want this power for another10 minutes, just turn thekey to “Run”and back to “Off”.
Rear Window Lockout __ Press the right side of the switch to disable rear passenger window switches. This is a useful feature when you have children as passengers. HORN To sound the horn, just press a corner of the airbag located in the center of the steeringwheel. TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheel allows youto adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to thehighest level to give your legs more room when you exitand enter thevehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. TURN SIGNA/MULTIFUNCTIONLEVER .
0 Flash-To-Pass Feature Windshield Wipers I. WindshieldWasher CruiseControl r Turn Signaland Lane Change Indicator Lever The turnsignal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left)positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lanechange. r - . To signal a turn,move the lever allthe way up or down. When the turnis finished, the lever willreturn automatically. A green arrow on the instrument panelwill flash in the directionof the turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the greenarrow starts to flash. Hold itthere until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself whenyou release it. If for somereason your turn signal is left on, theDriver Information Center will display “TURN SIGNALON” (after driving about a mile) to remind you to turn it off.
If your headlights are on,but onlow beam: The system works normally. Just pull the lever. Yourheadlights will shift to high beam and stay there. To return to low beam, just pull the lever toward you. If your headlights are on?and onhigh beam: Your headlightswill switch to low beam. To get back to high beam, pull the lever toward you. Windshield Wipers WIPER To control the wipers, turn the band on the multifuction lever. MIST: Turn the band away from you and then release it for a single wipe cycle.
Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing wellenough to drive safely. To avoid damage,be sure toclear ice and snow fromthe wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to thewindshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipermotor. A circuit breaker will stop the motoruntil it cools. Clear away snowor ice to prevent an overload.
r C . NOTICE: 0 When using concentrated washerfluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. 0 Don’t mixwater with ready-to-use washerfluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damageyour washer fluid tank and other parts of the washersystem. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. 0 Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage thetank if it is completely full.
To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the Cruise Control switch to “ON.
r speed you want. 7 2. Get up to the 3. Push in the button at the endof.the lever and releaseit. r c r 4. The instrument panel cluster has a “CRUISE ENGAGED” message displayed on theDriver Information-Center, thatwill come on and goes out after5 seconds. 5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to resetit.
_c-- - You’ll go right backup toyour chosen speed and stay there. Remember, if you hold the switch at ‘‘,/A?’ longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until yourelease the switch or apply the brake. You could be startledand even losecontrol. So unless you wantto go faster, don’t hold the switch at “R/A.” To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s thefirst: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
- To Reduce Speed m i l e Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to reduceyour speed while using cruise control: c- Push in the button at theend of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then releaseit. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button forless than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Khicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal toincrease your speed.
To Get Outof Cruise Control There aretwo ways to turn off the Cruise Control: Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR 0 Move the Cruise switch to "OFF" To Erase Speed Memory When you turnoff the Cruise Controlor the ignition,your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased.
LIGHTS You’ll find the control on theleft side of the instrument panel. It controls these light systems: Headlights Taillights 0 ParkingLights 0 Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lights 0 Interior Courtesy Lights Here’s how to manually work your light system. . . .. 0 0 I . ..< . , i ., ., Pull the switch out to thefirst stop toturn on your parking and taillights, side marker lights and instrument panel lights. Pull the switch out all the way to turn on the headlights.
Lights On Reminder If YOU open the door while leavingthe lights on, you willhear awarning tone. I L Interior Lights Turn the headlight switch past HI to turn on the interior lights. Twilight Sentinel n I I L A The controlis nextto theheadlight switch. It switches your lightson and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate it, leave the light switch off and movecontrol the to any position but off.
- Light Sensor The light sensor for the twilight sentinel is located in the centerof the frontdefogger grille. If you cover the sensor, it will read “dark” and your lights will come on. Cornering Lights The cornering lights come on when you signala turn when the headlights or parking lights are on. This will provide more light for cornering.
The low beam headlights will come on atreduced brightness in daylight when: 0 The ignition is on 0 The headlight switch is off,and The transaxle is not in “P” (Park). 0 A,t dusk, if the Twilight Sentinel feature is turned on, the exterior ligh.ts will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness. At dawn, the exterior lightswill go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL (if the headlight switch isoff).
P 4 m MapIReading Lights You have map lights located in the overhead.pane1.Push the button to illuminate thelight. The rear interior courtesy lights will come onwhen you open a door, or turn on theinterior lights. f- !i If your vehicle.is equippedwith the optionalastrormf, you can illuminate the rearlights by-pressingthe lens; Push it again to turn themoff.
Rear Taillamp Monitor The reartaillamp monitor is located at the top centerover the back glass. You will see it as you are looking through your inside rearviewmirror. Two red indicatorswill illuminate to show that your taillights and brake lights are working.
MIRRORS Automatic Inside And Outside Rearview Mirrors Your Cadillachas an inside automatic electrochromic rearview mirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlights behind you. A photocell on the back of the mirror senses whenit is becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses the headlights behind you. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare. This change may take a few seconds.
Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse mode is another important featureof the automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed in “R” ‘(Reverse),the mirror changes to the daytime mode fora bright image inthe mirror as you back up. 7 L .-L Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the mirror work. Optional Driver Outside Electrochromic Rearview Mirror This mirror automatically dimsto minimize glare for maximum rear visibility.
1 r Front Visor and Auxiliary Sunshade System i r To block out glare, swing down the visor. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side, while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block glare fromthe front. To use one, pull the front shade from the headliner andposition it to your preference.
Front Seat VanityMirrors To use one, turn the sunshade down. Then lift the cover up to see the mirror. a Illuminated Front Seat Vanity Mirrors To use the optional lighted vanitymirrors, turn thesunshade down. Then lift the cover up to see the mirror. Move the switch up or down to either brighten or dim the light.
r r 1 r" The control on the driver's door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors. Move the centerswitch to theleft to select the driver side mirror, or to theright to select the passenger side mirror. Thenpress the control pad toadjust each mirrorso that you canjust see theside of your vehicle. To lock the controlsleave the selectorswitch inthe middle position. When you operate the rearwindow defogger, it also warmsboth outside mirrors to help clear them of fog or ice.
COlVVEX OUTSIDE MIRROR Your right sidemirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you cansee more from the driver’s seat. 1 A CAUTION: ff you aren’t used to a convex mirror, you can hit another vehicle. A convex mirror c811 make things (like other vehicles)Iook farther away than they realIy are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane,you could hita vehicle onyour right. Check your inside mirror or glance overyour shoulder before changing lanes.
The Express Open featureallows you to openthe Astroroof automatically without holding the switch. To Open: Press the switch rearward to open the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be openedby hand. If you want to stop theroof in a partially open position, press the switch in either direction to stop it. Press the switch again to openit fully. To Close: Press andhold the switch forward to close the glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand.
NOTICE: Don’t put papers or other flammable things intoyour ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or othersmoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire. Cigarette Lighter It’s near theashtray. To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, itwill pop out in by itself. U NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter inwith your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready.
r GARAGE DOOR OPENER (OPTION) This option allows you to openup to three garage doors. The transmitter unitfits the overhead panel. n r !-I I Your Cadillac dealer can tell you about the handheld power packunit and the installationyou’ll need athome to make this work. If your windshield, you’ll have Cadillac is equipped with an Electriclear@ heated to becloser to the garage door for the transmitter unit work.
lour Cadillac-is equipped with handles over each passenger door to assist someone when getting out of the vehicle. There is also a coat hook on each of the rear-handles. €3 FLOOR IMATS Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed frontand rear floor mats, keep themclean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash. f3 THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR INFOR2M14TION SYSTEM Your instrument panelis designed to letyou know at a glance how your Cadillac is running.
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer letsyou see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). EnglishMetric Button This button is located on the Driver Information Center (DIC). You can go back and forth fromEnglish (miles) to metric (kilometers) by pushing this button.
Odometer You maywonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed. The new one will read the correct mileage. Thisis because the computer storesthe mileage in memory. W M I N G LIGHTS This section describes the warning lightsthat are onyour vehicle.The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights can signal that something is wrongbefore it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. If the light comeson while youare driving, pulloff the road and stop carefully. You maynotice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, thepedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is stillon, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Cadillac” inthe Index.) A CAUTIEON Your brake systemmay not be working properly if the brake system warning li’ghtis on.
If the light stayson, turn theignition off. Or, if the light comeson when you’re driving,stop as soon as possibleand turn the ignition off.Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stayson, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes,but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
Engine Oil Light (Canadian Only) This light tells youif there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. The light goes on when you turn your key to “Run” or “Start.” goes It off once you start your engine. That’s just acheck to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t, be sure tohave it fixed so it will be there towarn you if something goes wrong. When thelight comes on andstays on, it means oil isn’t goingthrough your engine properly. You could be low on oil, or you might havesome other oil problem.
Malfinction Indicator Lamp (Service EngineSoon) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignitionand emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. Ifit does If it stays on, or it comes on not comeon atall, have it fixed right away. while you are driving, the computeris indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle infor service soon.
Battery Charge Light(Canadian Only) 1 When you turn thekey to “Run” or“START”, this lightwill come on briefly, to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are working. If a light stayson, you need service, and you should take your Cadillac to the dealer atonce. To save your battery until you get there, turnoff all accessories. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only when the ignition is inthe “RUN” position.
If the fuel level is between 1 and 2 gallons (3.9 and 7.6 liters) from being empty the letter “E” is shown. If the fuel supply gets downto approximately 1.gallon (3.9 liter) the “E”will flash, and the FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW” message will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Here area few concerns some owners have hadabout the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong withthe fuel gage@ At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F”.
- When “AVG MPG” (average mile per gallon) is selected, the total distance is divided by the total fuel used. INST Button When “INST MPG”(1nstantaneous Fuel Economy) is selected, you will see what your fuel economy is at thatinstant. The -- computer takesa new reading twice every second.It will show economy up to70 miles per gallon (or 2 liters per 100 Kilometers). - AVG MPG Reset Press the INFORMATION buttonuntil the AVG MPG is displayed on theDriver Information Center.
Driver Information Center rour Driver Information Center (DIC)display gives youthe statusof many of your vehicle systems. The DICis usedto display driverselectable information andwarning/status messages. If more than oneproblem is detected, TheDriver Information Center will automatically display allcurrent messages.
Driver Information CenterControl Buttons INFORMATION Button Pressing this buttonsuccessively will displaythe AVG MPH, MPGAVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFELEFT, and TIMER. RESET Button Pressing this buttonwill reset theAVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFELEFT, and TIMER when each function is displayed TIMER Button The TIMER feature is like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the time it takes toget from one point to another.
Oil Life Left Reset Press successively the INFORMATION buttonto display the “OIL LIFE LEFT then press and hold the RESET buttonuntil “100 OIL LIFE LEFT ” is displayed. ”) DISPLAY ON/OFF Button Pressing this buttonwill turn off the Driver Information Center,Trip and Odometer, ElectronicClimate Control andFuel Data Center displays. While displays are off, pressing the INFORMATION buttonwill turn on only the Driver Information Center.
BATTERY VOLTS HIGH - 08 This message showsthat the electrical charging system is overcharging, (more than 16volts). To avoid being stranded have the electricalsystem checked by your Cadillac dealership atyour earliest convenience. You can reduce thecharging overload by using the accessories. Turnon thelights, radio, setthe Climate Controlon “AUTO” and the fan speed on “HI” and turn the rear window defogger on.
CHECK OIL LEVEL- 36 This messagewill appear when yourengine oil is approximatelya quart low. If this message is displayed, checkthe oil and add as needed. CHECK WASHER FLUID 25 - This message will appear for a few seconds indicating that you need washer solvent. CHANGE OIL SOON- 40 c This message will appear when your engine oil is lessthan 10 percent or the mileage since the last oil change is more than 6750 miles.
FUEL LEVEL VERYLOW - 11 This message servesas a warning that thefuel level in your tank is critically low. It means you should stop for fuel immediately. 7 - SERVICE N C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 14 This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C and heating system are no longer working. You may notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency when this message appears. Have your Climate Control system serviced if this message appears.
- SERVICE VEHICLESOON 03 This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission Control System. If the “SERVICE ENGINE SOON” light on the instrument panel and this message appears and then turnsoff, it is an indication that a temporary problem has cleared itself. Have your vehicle checked at your earliest convenience. STOP ENGINELOW OIL PRESSURE - 35 If this message appears while the engineis running, stop theengine and do not operateit until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected.
re - TURN SIGNAL ON 20 This message isa reminder, afterdriving about amile, that you have your turn signal on. TRUNK OPEN- 24 This message indicates thatyour trunk is open when the ignition is ON. VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR OFT 12 This message means that theAir Conditioning System detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to theA/C compressor.
from the struts to determine propersystem operation. If the computer receives an incorrect feedbackfrom the system, an error code will be set in memory and a “SERVICERIDE CONTROC’ message will display on the Driver Information Center.If this message should appear, have your vehicle servicedat your Cadillac dealer at your earliest convenience. Oil Life Indicator This feature lets you knowwhen to change your engine oil. It’sbased upon the engineoil temperatures and your driving patterns.
The system probably will sayto change the oil between3000 miles (5000 km) and 7500 miles (12500 km), but it may even sayto change it before 3000 under very severe conditions.It all depends on your driving patterns. If it’s been 7500 miles (12500 km) it always saysto change the oil. There aretwo things the system doesn’t do: 0 It can’t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive.
COMFORT CONTROLS AND AUDIO SYSTEMS In this section you’ll find out how to operate thecomfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Cadillac. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. YOUR CADILLACAIR SYSTEM Outside Air The outside air always flows throggh your vehicle when itis moving. It enters your vehiclethrough an inlet at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of debris. Even if the vehicle is not moving, you can always get outside air.
- Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - I Your vehiclehas strategically placed electronic sensors, that feed information to thevehicle’s computer systems. Your vehicle cancontrol the ventilation, heating, and air conditioning automatically year round. The outside temperature,inside temperature setting, fan speeds, and the ECC selection are displayed on a digital screen. OFF: Nothing is on, butair will flow through your vehicleif you’re moving.
Temperature To select the temperature you want, push the blue button for a cooler setting and the red button for a warmer setting. The temperature setting will be displayed on the digital screen. You can select temperatures from 65’F (18°C) to 85°F (29’C). And, at each end, you may choose 60” F (16’C), for maximum cooling, and 90 ” F (33’C), for maximum heating. We recommend when first getting familiar with your vehicle, select75°F (24’C).
~. ~ - .. __ AUTO With this setting, the air conditioning compressor cycles whenneeded to cool the air and it’s allautomatic. In cold weather when the system senses the need for heat,the air flow will be directed out thefloor ducts. As the interior temperature approaches the desired setting, the blower speed will decrease andthe air flow could be directed through the defrosterand floor ducts. To maintain interior comfort, the air flow may moveto theair outlets and floor ducts (Bi-level).
Fan Speeds Push the (symbol) button until “AUTO” is displayed on the screen. At this setting, the fan speed is controlled automatically. If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan speed right away. The system checks the temperatureof the coolant to assure it is warmenough to provide heat. When the coolant is warm, the controllers will allow the fan to ramp up toa higher speed. This prevents cold air from blowing into thepassenger compartment.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER Push this button toturn on the reardefogger. With it, your rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated. The system will automaticallyshut off after 10 minutes. If further defrosting is desired, simply push the buttonagain. NOTICE: Scraping theinside of your rear windowcould cut and damage the heating grids.Your warranty wouldnot cover this damage. And don’t putdecals there; you might have to scrape them off.
Rear SeatAir Outlet Move the “VENT” lever to direct airflow from either the upper or floor outlets. Heated Windshield(Option) Front De-Ice Here’s how to use yourheated windshield in coldweather toremove ice or frostquickly: 1. If any snow is piledup on thewindshield, brush it away. 2. Start your Cadillac and leave it in P (“Park”). 3. Push the switch. A light will come on to tell you it is working. 7 1 4. Try not touse other electrical equipment while the system is working.
The system will go off after a four minuteheating cycle. If you shift out of “P” (Park), the system will only cyclefor two minutes. If you want it to cycle again,push the switch. It will go on for two minute cycles after that. If it has cleared your windshield before thecycle is over, you canturn it off by just pushing the switch again. Use the defrosterto clear the windshield.
includes more stationon the AM band. You don’t have to doanything in your radio because is automatic. A M A X @ AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around thecountry use C-QUAM@to produce stereo, although somedo not. (C-QUAM@is a registered trademarkof Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco’ system can get C-QUAM@,your “ST” stereo light will come on when you’re receiving it.
How To Operate Your Sound Systems Your Cadillacwill have one of the following Delco@ RadioSystems. Please read about thesystem that pertains to your vehicle. A W F .ETR Cassette StereoWith Equalizer The Upper Knob The upper knob does these five things: 0 It turns the radio on and off. e It controls the volume. 0 It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, push the knob to display the station). It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the upper knob to display the time.
The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push the knob to switch from AM or FM. Behind the lower knob isthe Fade control. It fades thesound between the front and rearspeakers. ,- SCAN When you press the SCAN button, theSCAN indicator in the display will light and the radiowill find the next station and stay there about5 seconds. Then it will go to thenext station and pause, and keep doing that until you push either theSCAN or upperknob.
In addition to the14 stations set as above, up to threeadditional stations may be presenton each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 0 0 -. Tune in the desired station. Press the SET button. Within 5 seconds, press any two adjoining pushbuttons at thesame time. (The stationwill return when the sametwo buttons are pressed again .) FiveBand Graphic Equalizer The equalizer lets you set the bass, midrange and treble to soundjust the way you want.
To Play A Cassette Tape Turn the radio on. Insert the cassette through the tape door. (The“TAPE” indicator in the display will light.) If you hear nothing or hearjust a garbled sound, the cassette may not be in squarely. Push the STOP- EJCT button to remove the tapeand start over. The tape equalization is automatically sensed and set. Insertin the cassette also automatically disablesDNR@*and activates DOLBY8 noise reduction. DNR‘ is the Dynamic Noise Reduction.
PUSH-PROG (Program) Press PUSH-PROG to go from one side of the tape to the other. STOP-EJCT (Stop or Eject Tape) Press this button tostop or remove the tape. The Delco Active Audio Music System with Cassette Player This optional music system isthe Delco@Active Audio System with dual playback. The system includes an AM and FM Stereo electronically tuned radio receiver with an :integralcassette, and eleven Delco@custom designed speakers with very specific frequency ranges. It also includes a digital clock.
The Upper Knob -r The upper knob does these five things: It turns the radio on and off. It controls the volume. 0 It letsyou see what station you have. (When the radio is on, push the RCL/PROG knob to display the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the RCWPROG knob to display the time.) It allows youto hear the other side of tape play. (When a cassette is inserted in the player, push the knob to change sides.) -, The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations.
SEEK This button selects stations, but it doesn’tkeep moving as SCAN does. When you push SEEK eitherup or down the radiowill automatically go to thenext strongest stationand stay there. Pushbuttons You can set the pushbuttons to get up ten to favorite stations(five on FM and five more onAM). Just: Choose either AM or FM. Tune in the station. 0 Push the SET button. Within 5 seconds, push one of the five pushbuttons. Repeat these steps for eachof the five pushbuttons.
To Play A Cassette Tape 0 Turn the radio on. Insert the cassette through the tape door. (The “TAPE” indicator in the display will light.) If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, the cassette may not be in squarely. Pushthe STOP- EJCT button to remove the tape and start over. The tapeequalization is automatically sensed and set. Inserting the cassette also activatesDOLBY@noise reduction.
F EJCT (Eject) Press this buttonto eject the tape. Setting The Clock r Turn the ignition on. Then: To Set the Hour: 0 Press SET, and within 5 seconds, d Press and hold SEEK. When the clock gets to thecorrect hour, letgo. TQSet theMinutes: 0 Press SET, and within 5 seconds, r0 Press and hold SCAN. When the clock gets to the correct minute, let I go. Your clock isset.
eleven Delco@custom designedspeakers with very specific frequency ranges. It also includesa digital clock. The Upper Knob The upperknob does these five things: It turns the radio on and off. It controls the volume. 0 It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, push the RCWPROG knob to display the station). It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the RCL/PROl knob to display the time.) It allows you to hear the otherside of tape play.
there about 5 seconds. Then it will go to thenext station and pause, and keep doing that until you push either theSCAN or upper knob. SEEK This button selects stations, but it doesn’t keep moving as SCAN does. When you push SEEK either upor down the radio will automatically go to thenext strongest station and stay there. Pushbuttons You can set the pushbuttonsto get up to ten favorite stations (five on FM and five more onAM). Just: 0 Choose either AM or FM 0 Tune in the station. 0 Push the SET button.
To Play A Cassette Tape Turn the radio on. Insert the cassette through the tape door. (The “TAPE” indicator in the display will light.) If you hear nothing or hear just garbled a sound, thecassette may not be in squarely. Push the EJCT button to remove the tape and start over. The tape equalizationis automatically sensed and set. Inserting the cassette also activates DOLBY@noise reduction. Once the tapeis playing, use the upper andlower knobs to adjust the volume and balance, just as you do for the radio.
STIPL (StoplPhy) Press this button in either SEEK, SCAN, FWD or REV to stop tape movement and switch to radio without ejecting the tape. (InST/PL the radio may be tunedby the tuner knob only.) - EJCT (Eject) Press this button to eject the tape. EJCT is operational even when the ignition or theradio is off. To Play the CompactDisc Player r NOTICE: Do not use the mini-discs that are called “singles”. They will not eject. use full size compact discsonly. Turn the radio on.
Within 5 seconds press it a second time to seehow long the CD has been playing. Press it a third timeto see the timeof day REV (Reverse) Push and hold REV to returnrapidly withina track. Releaseit to play the passage. The elapsed time will be displayed to show the reverse progress of the CD. FWD (FastForward) Push andhold FWD toadvance rapidly withina track. Release it to play the passage. The elapsed time will be displayed to show the forward progress of the CD.
- COMP (Compression) - Press this button tomake soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume. for example, classicaland jazz musichas very quiet and very loud passages in the same tune.The COMP display will light as long as COMP is on. TAPE and CD Operation ~ - With both a tape anda CD inserted, both theTP and CD indicators in the display will be lit and either theTP or CD (LED) will also be lit, depending on which has the current priority.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly cancause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be storedin their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tapeplayer. Your tape player should be cleaned after every 50 hours of use.
‘f Power Antenna Mast Care r r i f‘ Your powerantenna will look its best and work wellif it’s cleaned from time totime. To Clean the Antenna Mast: 1. .Turn on theignition and radio toraise the antenna tofull mast extension. 2. 3. 4. 5. Dampen aclean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. Wipe cloth over the mast sections, removing anydirt. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting. Make the antennago up and down by turning the radio orignition on and off. 6. Then repeat if necessary.
YOUR DRIVINGAND THE ROAD I- -c- Here you’ll findinformation about driving on different kinds of roads and in varyingweather conditions. We’ve also included manyother useful tips on driving. DEFENSm D m N G The best advice anyone can giveabout driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety devicein your Cadillac: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” inthe Index.) Defensive driving reallymeans “be ready for anything.
Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is goingto brakeor turn suddenly. DRUNKElN DRWZNG Death andinjury associated with drinking anddriving is a national tragedy. It’s the numberone contributor to thehighway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year.
1 According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hourwill end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The personwould reach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glassesof wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. It’s the amount of alcohol that counts.
DRINKING THAT WILL RESULT IN A BAC OF .O5% I# THE TIME SHOWN HOURS HOURS NUMBER OF. DR!NKS (as In plcture) HOUR I00 120 140 160 100 200 220 240 BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS The law inmost U.S. states setsthe legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. it’s lower In Canada thelimit is0.08 percent, and in some other countries than that.The BAC willbe over 0.10 percent afterthree to six drinks (in one hour).
person with a higher BAC might not be able to reactquickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and drivifig that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s systemcan make crash injuries worse. That’s especially true for brain,spinal cord and heart injuries. That means thatif anyone who has been drinking -driver or passenger -- is in a crash, the chanceof being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that personhad not beendrinking.
Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easyto ask more of those controlsystems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide topush on the brake pedal. That's perception time. Then you haveto bring up your foot and doit. That's reactiontime. Average reaction timeis about 3/4 of a second. But that's only an average.
distances, youwill eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking.That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving,brake normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedalmay get harder topush down. If your engine stops, you will still havesome power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake.Once the power assistis used up, it maytake longer to stopand the brakepedal will be harder topush.
Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s saythe road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on thebrakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.If one of the wheels is about to stoprolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each frontwheel and at the rear wheels. The anti-lock systemcan change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.
As youbrake, your computer keepsreceiving updates onwheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’tchange the time you need toget your foot up to the brakepedal. If you get tooclose to thevehicle in front of you, you won’t havetime to apply yourbrakes if that vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Anti-Lock Don’t pump thebrakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown and letanti-lock work for you.
Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to.With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more thaneven the very best braking. STEEMNG Power Steering If you lose powersteering assist because the engine stopsor thesystem is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to takecurves at a reasonable speed.
What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer thevehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signsnear curves warnthat you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds arebased on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll wantto go slower. If you need to reduceyour speed as you approach acurve, do it before you enter thecurve, while yourfront wheels are straight ahead.
........ --. The fact thatsuch emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. OFF=ROADl2ECO’VE.Y You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road ontothe shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.
PASSING The driver of a vehicle about to pass another ona two-lane highway waits for just theright moment, accelerates, moves around thevehicle ahead, then goes back into theright lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passinganother vehicle on a two-lane highway isa potentially dangerousmove, sincethe passing vehicleoccupies the same lane asoncoming traffic for several seconds.
- 0 - -- 0 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity.For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especiallyif you’re followinga largervehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate spaceif the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it looks like a chanceto pass is comingup, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane anddon’t get too close.
LOSS OF CONTROL Let’s reviewwhat driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t haveenough friction where the tires meet the road to what do the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up.Keep trying to steer andconstantly seek an escape routeor areaof less danger. Skidding In askid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
While driving on a surfacewith reduced traction,try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,or braking (including engine brakingby the tires to shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn torecognize warning clues -- such as enough water,ice or -- and slow down packed snow on the road to make a “mirrored surface” when you have anydoubt.
0 Slow down, especiallyon higher speed roads. Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older may require at least twice these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver as much lightto see thesame thing at night as a 20-year-old. For What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.
- D m N G IN THE RAlN ---- __ ~~ ~~. I Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road tractionisn’t as good as on dry roads. And,if your tires don’t have muchtread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wiseto go slower and be cautiousif rain starts to fall while youare driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned fordriving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harderit is to see.
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going throughsome car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. Butif you can’t,try to slow down before you hit them.
p_ Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up underyour tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the roadis wet enough andyou’re goingfast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or nocontact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.But it can if your tires haven’t much tread orif the pressure in one ormore is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing onthe road.
One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amountof traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out forwhat the otherdrivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here areways to increase your safety in city driving: 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into anunknown part of the city just as you wouldfor a cross-country trip. 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save time andenergy.
FREEWAYDRIVTNG Mile for mile, freeways(also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are thesafest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway drivingis: Keep upwith traffic and keep to theright. Drive at thesame speedmost of the otherdrivers are flow. Treat driving. Too-fastor too-slow drivingbreaks a smooth traffic the left lane on freeway a as a passing lane. If you At the entrance there is usuallya ramp that leads to freeway.
.Once you are moving on thefreeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slowerat night. When you want to leave the freeway, moveto the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exitdo not, underany circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to thenext exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quitesharply. The exit speed is usuallyposted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion.
0 __ Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.
HILL AND MOUNTMN ROADS Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving inflat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planningto visit there, here aresome tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in goodshape. Check all fluid levels and alsothe brakes, tires, cooling systemand transaxle. These partscan workhard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills.
Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears helpcool your engine andtransaxle, and you can climb the hill better. c Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wideor cutacross the center of the road. Drive at speeds that letyou stay in your ownlane. As you go over the topof a hill, be alert. Therecould be somethingin your lane, like a stalled caror an accident.
WNTER D M N G Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Cadillac ingood shape for winter.Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may wantto put winter emergency supplies in your trunk.
-~ - Include an ice scraper, a 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 acouple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure theseitems in your vehicle.
What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snowor ice can be slick and hard todrive on. But wet ice canbe even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32’F; O°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sandcrews can getthere. c - * - Whatever thecondition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -drive withcaution.
__ Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road,ice patches may appear in shaded areas wherethe sun can’t reach: aroundclumps of trees, behindbuildings, or underbridges. Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roadsare clear. If you see a patchof ice ahead of you, brake beforeyou are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actuallyon theice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel.When you run the engine, make it go alittle faster thanjust idle. That is, pushthe you get and it accelerator slightly. This uses less fuelfor the heat that keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-chargedbattery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later onwith your headlights.Let the heater run for awhile. Then, shut theengine off and close the window almost allthe way to preserve the heat.
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercisesevery half hour orso until help comes. TO'WING A ERiULER NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairsnot covered by your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly, followthe advice in this section. Your Cadillac is apassenger vehicle. It was not designed for many of the demands that trailertowing can add. Trailer towingcan change the way your vehicleperforms on theroad.
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here aresome important points. There aremany different laws havingto do with trailering. Make sure your rig willbe legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be stateor provincial police. You can ask a hitch dealer aboutsway controls. Don’t tow a trailer atall during thefirst 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Yourengine, transaxle or other partscould be damaged.
2. Weight of the Railer Tongue When a traileris connected toyour vehicle, the trailer tongue adds to the weight your vehicle is carrying.So, remember to subtract the weight of the trailer tongue from your vehicle’s capacity weight. A B The trailer tongue(A) should weigh 7-10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and thenthe tongue, separately,to see if the weights are proper.
when you removethe hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from yourexhaust can get into your vehicle(see Index under “CarbonMonoxide”). Dirt and water can, too. The bumpers onyour vehicle are not intended forhitches. Do not attach rentalhitches or otherbumper-type hitches to them. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicleand your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongueof the trailerso that the tongue if it becomes separated from thehitch.
Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving yourvehicle without a trailer. This can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need morepassing distance up aheadwhen you’re towing a trailer. And, becauseyou’re a good deal longer,you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Bucking Up Hold the bottom of the steeringwheel with one hand.
Driving On Grades Reduce speed andshift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Engine Cooling When Trailering Your cooling systemmay temporarily overheat duringsevere operating conditions such as; Climbing grades steeper than4% at ambient temperaturesabove 90” Fahrenheit (32’Celsius) with a loaded vehicle and trailer. Stopping after high-speed driving. Idling for long periods in stop and go traffic.
PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD I Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
HAZARD W M Z N G FLASHERS Your hazard warning flashers letyou warn others. They also let police know you have aproblem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off. Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on andoff.
The light on your instrument panel will flash indicatingthat the hazard warning flashers are on. Your hazard warning flashers work no matterwhat position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. When the hazard warning flashers are on,your turn signals won’t work. E3 OTHER W M I N G DEWCES If you carry reflective triangles, you can set oneup at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
JUMP STARTING If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumpercables to start your Cadillac . But please follow the steps below to do it safely. - NOTICE: Ignoring these stepscould result in costly damage toyour vehicle that wouldn’t be coveredby your warranty. Trying to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle. TO JUMP START YOUR CXDILLAC: 1. Check the other vehicle.
2. Get thevehicles closeenough so the jumpercables can reach, but be sure thevehicles aren’t touchingeach other. If they are, it couldcause a ground connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to start your Cadillac, and. thebad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turnoff all lights,radio, or any accessories that arein use on both vehicles. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could avoiddamage to any of the accessories.
5. Start by removing the red positive (+) terminal cover. 6. Check that the jumpercables don’t have loose ormissing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect thecables, here are somethings you should know.
(-) or a metal engine part. Don’t connect (+) to (-) or you’ll get a short that would damagethe battery and maybe other parts, too. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to thepositive (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe deadbattery. 8. Don’t let the otherend touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+ ) terminal of the good battery. 9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to thegood battery’s negative (-) terminal. 10. Don’t let the otherend touch anything untilthe next step.
Attach the cableat least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection of sparks gettingback to the is just as good there, but the chance battery is much less. __ 11.Now start the-vehiclewith the good battery and run the engine for awhile. 12.Try to start thevehicle withthe dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
P 13.Remove the cables in reverse order toprevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other orany other metal. 4' TOWING YOUR CiWILLAC Try to have a GM dealer or aprofessional towing service tow your Cadillac.
1. SlingType 2. Wheel Lift 3. Car Carrier If your vehicle has been changedor modified since it was factory-newby adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct. Before you do anything, turn onthe hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle cannot betowed from the frontor rearwith sling-type equipment. That your vehicle has front-wheeldrive.
When the towing service arrives, letthe tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The operator may wantto see them. A CAUTION: To he@avoid injury to you or others: When your vehicleis being towed, havethe ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designedfor towing service.Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lockfor this.
Don't have your vehicle towedon the front wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the frontwheels, don't go more than 55 mph (88 km/h) or farther than500 miles (804 km) or your transaxle will be damaged. If these limits must be exceeded, thenthe front wheels have to be supported on a dolly. NOTICE: Do not attach winch cables or "J" hooks to suspension components whenusing car carrier equipment. Alwaysuse T-hooks inserted in theT-hook slots. ENGINE O K E . .
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine l - NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving no with coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
#‘No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheatwarning but seeor hear no steam,the problem may not be tooserious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheatwarning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at thehighest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3.
COOLING SYSTEM When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric engine fans . . ..~ . -~~ . .- -. A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can startup even when the you. Keep hands, clothing engine is not running and can injure and tools away from any underhood eIectric fan. If the coolantinside the coolantrecovery tank is boiling, don’tdo anything else until it cools down.
The coolant level should be at orabove the FULL COLD marking on the coolant recovery tank. If it isn’t, you may havea coolant leak somewhere in the cooling system. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. If there seems to be noleak, check to see if the electric engine fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fansshould be running. If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but thecoolant level isn’tat or near “FULL COLD” on thecoolant recovery tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and aproper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant”in the Index for more ififormation about the propercoolant mix) C- NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freezeand crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant.
A CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system can blow out and burnyou badly. Theyare under pressure, and if you turn thecoolant surgetank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Neverturn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressurecap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and coolant surgetank pressurecap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressurecap.
You can be burned ifyou spill coolanton hot engine parts, Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.Don’t spill coolanton a hot engine, 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cap and upper radiator hose are nolonger hot. 0 Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don’t press down whileturning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, waitfor thatto stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressurecap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix,up to thebase of the filler neck.
4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank tothe FULL COLD mark. c- 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure capoff. 234 2 .
6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. 7. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the propermix to theradiator until the level reaches thebase of the radiator filler neck. 8. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this.
IFA TIRE GOES FLAT It’s unusual for a tire to“blow out” while you’re driving, especiallyif you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire,it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: ro If a front tirefails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
- CHANGING A FLAT TIRE -- If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire andwheel damage by driving slowly to a level dace. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipmentyou’ll need is in the trunk under the spare tire cover. Rotate theplastic wing nut and remove the .cover.
i ! Then remove the wing nut that secures the jack and wheel wrenchand .remove them from the trunk. n n Attach thewheel wrench to thejack bolt and rotate.itclockwise (to the right). Thatwill raise the lift head alittle.
Use theflat end of the wheel wrench, gently pryingalong the edgeof the cover until it comes off. NOTICE: Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge. Don’t try to remove it withyour hands. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
Front Position the jack under thevehicle. Your vehiclehas a notch on the underneath neareach of the wheels. Fit the lift head into thenotch nearest the wheel withthe flat tire.
I /I\ CAUTION: Getting undera-vehiclewhen it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle whenit is supported onlyby a jack. Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so the tire can be removed. off the flat tire.
Remove any rustor dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. A CAUTION: Never useoiI or grease on studs or nuts, If you do, the nuts might come loose*Your wheel could fa11 off, causing a serious accident. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Tighten the wheel nut firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown.
b__ c _ Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. I I ~. 1 NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. L ] COMPACT SPARE TIRE Although thecompact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.
NOTICE:
- IF YOU’RE STUCK: IN SAND, MUD, ICE OR SNOW - What you don’t want to dowhen your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. NOTICE: - .--- Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of yourvehicle as well as the tires.If you spin the wheels toofast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy yourtransaxle. it out: Rocking your vehicle to get First, turnyour steering wheel left and right.
I CII Yc I i i i SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac. This section begins with service and fuel information,and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels.There is also technical information about your vehicle, anda section devoted to its appearance care. Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer forall your service needs.
n You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the dateof any service workyou perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index. I NOTICE: If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it, your vehicle could be damaged. FUEL Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada.
not occur.) If you’re using91 or higher octane unleadedgas and you still get heavy knocking, yourengine needs service. What aboutgasoline withblending materials that containoxygen (oxygenates), suchas MTBE or alcohol? MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no more than15% MTBE is fine foryour Cadillac. Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine foryour Cadillac. I Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol.
- You should asK your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. - FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTMES If you plan on driving inanother country outside the U.S. or Canada, +.unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work wellor atall.
treadmill. These procedures ensure that each vehicle istested under identical conditions. There aretwo different fuel economy estimates for eachvehicle, one for city drivingand one forhighway driving.To develop these two estimates, separate tests are used to represent typical everyday city andrural driving. The test used to determine thecity fuel economy estimate simulates a 7.5 mile (12 km), stop and go trip with an average speed of 20 mph (32 km/h). The trip takes23 minutes and has 18 stops.
.- __ 0 Have your Cadillac serviced as described in the maintenance booklet. 0 Keep tires inflated to recommended pressures. Anticipate traffic stops. Here are some things that will lower fuel economy: 0 0 Quick acceleration. Traveling at higher speeds. Traveling at 65 mph instead of 55 mph lowers fuel economy by 15 percent. Carrying unnecessary weight in the vehicle. Rewing the engine.This is not ne.cessary for your vehicle.
FILLING YOUR TANK The capis behind a hinged door on theleft side of your vehicle. 254 .
The release button is located next to the headlight switch. The switch only worksin P (Park) or when in the Retained Accessory Power mode. Or you can use the manual door release override in the trunk.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right untilyou hear a clicking noise,. . I r NOTICE: c If you needa new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit and your fuel tank andemissims system might be damaged.
CHECKING THINGS UNDER THE HOOD Hood Release --- To open the hood, first pull the lever inside the vehicle located at the lower left sideof the instrument panel. .- Then go the frontof the vehicle and release thesecondary hood release and lift the hood.
. A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electricfan. A CAUTION: .- Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant,brake fluid, windshiefd washer and otherfluids, and plastic or rubber, You or others could be burned, Be careful notto drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
- ENGINE OIL ~-~ A CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when the engine oil is approximately a quart low. If the message is displayed, check the dipstick level and add oil as needed. It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get anaccurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle mustbe on level ground. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into theoil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
To Check Engine Oil Pull out thedipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in allthe way. Remove it again, keepingthe tip lower, and check the level. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must usethe right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” inthe Index. NOTICE: Don’t addtoo much oil.
To remove, turn the oil fill cap counterclockwise. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the properoperating range. Push the dipstick allthe way back in when you’rethrough. What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the proper quality for your vehiclewill be identified with this new “starburst” symbol. The “starburst”symbol indicates that theoil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine.
You should also use the properviscosity oilfor your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. HOT WEATHER LOOK FOR ONE OF THESE LABELS r 7 .'F n \ 'C +loo - - . t 38 t 27 +80 16 +60 --. f +40 - -.t4 +20 - -.
- If you cannot find oils withthe new “starburst” symbol on the frontof the container, you should look for anduse oils containing the following three things: S H o r SG “SH” or“SG” must be-on theoil container, eitherby itself or combined with other quality designations, suchas “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,” “SG/CD,” etc. These lettersshow American Petroleum Institute ( M I ) levels of quality. 0 S A E 1OW-30 Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words on thecontainer will help you save fuel.
Engine OilAdditives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is ready to advise if you think something shouldbe added. M e n to Change Engine Oil Your Cadillac hasan “Oil Life Indicator.” This feature will let you know when to change your oil-- usually between 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on before 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km).
What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy foryour skin and could even cause cancer?Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See themanufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) Used oil can be a real threat to the environment.
NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt caneasily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have theair cleaner in place when you’re driving. AUTOMMTIC TRANSAXLE FLUID M e n to Check and Change A good time to check yourautomatic transaxle fluid levelis when the engine oil is changed.Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” inthe Index.
I NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean thatsome of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine partsor exhaust system, startinga fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes beforechecking the transaxle fluid levelif you have been driving: 0 When outside temperatures areabove 90" F (32" C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer.
Then, without shutting off the engine, followthese steps: 1. Pull out thedipstick and wipe it witha clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in allthe way, wait three seconds and thenpull it back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level mustbe in the cross-hatched area.
x---\ n i ‘ i f 4. If the fluid.leve1is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. i How f ! to Add Fluid Refer to theMaintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “RecommendedFluids and Lubricants” in the Index. If the fluid level islow, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into thecross-hatched area on thedipstick. 1. Pull out n ! 1 r the dipstick. . . 2.
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. ENGINE COOLANT 7 The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have aproblem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The propercoolant for your Cadillacwill: 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37OC) . 0 Give boiling protection up to 262 F (128 C) . 0 Prote-ct against rust and corrosion. Help keep the properengine temperature.
.ACAUTION: plain waterto your cooling system can be . dangerous. Plain water, or some-other liquidlike alcohol, can boil before the propercoolant .mix ,will. Your vehicle’s coolant coolant mix. With plain warning system is set-for the proper water or thewrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you .wouldn’t get the overheatwarning. Your engine could catch fire and you OF others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water anda proper antifreeze. .
4 . . .. . A CAUTION: b r n i n g the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hut can allow steam and scalding liquids toblow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never haveto addcoolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot. -- -- Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. A CAUTION: You can be burned if you spil1 coolant on hot engine parts.
THERMOSTAT Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stopsthe flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, anAC@thermostat is recommended.
How To Check Power Steering Fluid 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 the fluid level on the dipstick. 0 0 When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the “HOT” mark. When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the “FULL COLD” mark. What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use.
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID To Add: Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add windshield washer fluid until the bottleis full. r NOTICE: r r When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer instructions for adding water. Don’t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washersystem. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4full when it’s very cold.
Brake Master Cylinder Your brake mastercylinder is here. It is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. -, There areonly two reasons why the brake flul, leve your master cylinder might go down.The first is that the brakefluid-goes downto an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new liningsare put in, the fluid level goes back up.The otherreason is that fluid is leaking out of the brakesystem.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, the “CHECK BRAKE FLUID” message will displayon the Driver Information Center andyour brake warning light will come on.See “Brake System WarningLight” in the Index. To Check Brake Fluid Remove the cap. __ ”\ //- The fluid level must be to the “MAX FILL? line at thebase of the neck as shown. ‘1 M A X FILL /’ -- .- ../ /. When your brake fluid fallsto a low level, yourbrake warning light will come on. See “BrakeSystem Warning Light” in the Index.
NOTICE 0 Donst let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so ba.dly that they’ll have to be replaced. Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill-brake fluid on your vehicle. If yondo, wash it off immediately.,See “Appearance Care” in the Index Brake-Wear Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
r Some driving cond.itionsor climates may cause a brakesquealwhen the brakes are..firstapplied or lightly applied. This does-not-mean something is wrong with your brakes. Brake linings should always be replacedas complete axle sets. i i Brake Pedal Travel r I See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal,height, or if these is a rapid increasein pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
BATTERY Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@battery. You never have to add water to oneof these. When it’s time for anew battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@battery. Get one thathas the catalog number shown on the original battery’s label. Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehiclefor 25 days or more, takeoff the black, negative (-) cable from the battery.This will help keepyour battery from running down.
Start the enginein “P” (Park) and let it idle for 15 minutes. Then: Put your foot on the brake pedal,shift the transaxle to @ and let it idle for 3 minutes ormore. Do not acceleratethe engine. Then: With the car in @ (Drive), turn the Electronic Climate Control to “Auto” and let the engineidle for 3 minutes or more. Turn your engine off. Now your computer is programmed.
HEmLIGHT BULB REMOVAL Here is how to change the halogen headlight bulb. Rotate the headlight housing socket clockwise 1/4 turn and gently remove the headlight housing socket and bulb. .Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating the lockingclip. NOTICE: Do not touchglass portion of the new halogen bulb! The oil from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb.
Install the new bulb and socket to thewiring harness connector. Make sure that the harness is locked to thebulb socket. Now reinstall into the lamp assembly. CORiVEMNG H P BULB REPLACEMENT 1. Open the hood to gain access to the mounting screw. 2. Remove the screw securing the cornering lamp housing.
4. Remove the socket by rotating it counterclockwise slightly,then replace the bulb and reinstall. 5. When instaliingthe cornering lamp housing besure that the two guide pins are aligned with the holes.
TMLLIGHT BULB REPUCEMENT 1. Loosen the upper Torex@ screw,but don’t remove it. 2, Gently tilt the top portion of the taillight h ~ u s i n gto access the bulb sockets. (If you can’t access t h e lower bulb socket: remove the taillight housing completely.) . ~~ 3. Press the bulb socket housing lever and rotate the socket counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Replace bulb by pressing and turning bulb counterclockwise. 5. Reinstall taillamp housing. Be sure to insert tab (located on the lower portion of the housing) into extension housing if you have removed it completely. Center.HighMounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement I Gently pry up on the trim cover.
........... ... -. ......... ..- ................... ......^,._ _.., . ... ..................................... ....-. .... I. . . . ............................... . . . Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing. Replace the bulb, and reinstall. . . . Position the windshield wiperson the windshield in the “mid”wipe position. To do this, turn the ignition key to Accessory and turn the wipers --on.Then with the .door open,-turn-theignition key to off.
Do the same with the passenger side wiper blade assembly. To install the wiper blade, alignthe wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly and snap it into place. If you only want to replace the wiper inserts follow these steps: 1. Gently pull the insert from the blade housing. 2. Reinstall the new insert by aligning the blade housing tabs and the edge of the insert. Make sure that theinsert is connected to all the housing tabs. 3. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm.
CI LOADING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG MAX. LOADING& GVWR SAME ASVEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RIG PSVKPa F RT. RR. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE OWNER‘S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GEN GME .- . ..- __ I Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight itmay properly carry.
M F D BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATEGVWRGAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY,BUMPER,ANDTHEFT PREVENTIONSTANDARDSIN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. GEN GME 1 The otherlabel is the Certification label, found on the rear edgeof the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacityof your vehicle, called the GVWR (GrossVehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
R r r NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle-- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.If you haveto stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
TIRES We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties aredelivered with every new Cadillac. If your spare tireis a different brand than your road tires,you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers.
NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation) you can get: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tireshave too muchair (overinflation), you can get: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. L When to CheckCheck your tires once a month or more.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirtand moisture. Tire Inspection-andRotation To make your tires last longer, have them inspected andxotated. at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. Use this rotation pattern. After the tireshave been rotated, adjust the frontand rear inflation pressure asshown on the Tire-Loading Informationlabel. Make certain that all wheel nuts areproperly tightened. See “WheelNut Torque” in the Index.
When It3 Timefor New Tires One way to tell-when it’s time fornew tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire i f You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cutor snagged deep enough toshow cord or fabric. The tire has a bump,bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tiresinstalled on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPCSpec number.
Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative ratingbased on thewear rate of the tirewhen tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government courseas a tire graded 100.
While the tiresava.ilable as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary withrespect to these grades,all suchtires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motorsvehicles. All passenger type (P Metric) tires must conform to Federalsafety requirements in addition to these grades.
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehide canbe dangerous. It could affect the braking and handlingof your vehicle, make your tireslose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be iqjured.Always use the correctwheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts forreplacement.
Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chainsonly where legaland only when youmust. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened. Driveslowly and follow the chainmanufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chainscontacting your vehicle, stop andretighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until itstops. Driving toofast with chains on will damage your vehicle.
- Never use these toclean your vehicle: Gasoline Benzene Naphtha 1 * 0 Turpentine LacquerThinner 0 Nail Polish Remover 0 ~ Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner They can all be hazardous -- some more than others-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can.
Here aresome cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stainsas soon as you can -- before they set. Use a cleancloth or sponge, and change to aclean area often. Asoft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. Use solvent-type 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 areaimmediately or it will set.
0 Don’t rub it roughly. As soon asyou’ve cleaned the section,use a spongeto remove the suds. 0 Rinse the sectionwith a clean,wet sponge. Wipe off what’sleft with a slightly damp papertowel or cloth. Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp. 0 NOTICE: Be careful with ahair dryer orheat lamp. You could scorch the fabric. Wipe with a clean cloth. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner onFabric First, seeif you have to use solvent-type cleaner atall.
Special Cleaning Problems I. c-r Greasy or Oily Stains Such asgrease, oil, butter, margarine, shoepolish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmeticcreams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt. 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain. 0 Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. 0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on avehicle seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Becareful, because the cleanerwill dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp clothto remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoepolish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use aclean cloth and asolvent-type vinyl cleaner. Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel.
-. GLASS Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glasscleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dustfilms. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because theymay cause scratches. Avoid placing decalson theinside rear window, since they mayhave to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on theinside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
- - Don’t wash your vehicle the in direct rays of the sun. Don’t usestrong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don’t usecleaning agents that contain acid or-abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptlyand notallowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft,clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enteryour vehicle.
WHITE S I D E W a L TIRES Your Cadillac dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner.You can use a stiff brush with the cleaner. WEATHERSTRlpS Silicone lubricant on weatherstrips will allow them tolast longer, seal better, and notstick or squeak. Apply siliconegrease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent applications may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids & Lubricants” in the Index.
7 I UNDERBODYMNTEN~CE Chemicals used for ice and snow removaland dust controlcan collect on the underbody. If these are notremoved, accelerated corrosion (rust)can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan,and exhaust system eventhough they havecorrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Cleanany areas wheremud and other debriscan collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
A P E M C E CARElMtlTERLALS CHART 1052277 1052918 3634770 1050172 DESCRIPTION. USAGE SIZE WEATHER STRIPS-STOPS 12 OZ. (0.354L) SPRAY-A-SQUEAK 12 OZ. (0.354L) SILICONE LUBRICANT I SQUEAKS ON .METAL-TO-METAL AND 1 OZ. (0.028KG) GOODWRENCH METAL-TO-RUBBER WEATHER STRIP CONTACT LUBRICANT 16 OZ. (0.473L) TARANDROAD OILREMOVESOLDWAXES, REMOVER POLISHES, ROAD AND TAR OIL 10501 73 16 OZ. (0.473L) 10501 74 1050214 16 OZ. (0.473L) 32 OZ.(0.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VI.) El lG6KD52BXRU200001 IG"I - 1 G 6 KD 5 2 .-B X R U 2 0 0 0 0 1 I PRODUCTION SEQUENCE NUMBER 1 = USA MANUFACTURER G = GENERAL MOTORS MAKE 6 = CADILIAC - ASSEMBLYPLANT U = HAMTRAMCK,MICH. CARLINE/SERIES -I KD I= SEDANDEVILLE VIN BODY CODE = BODY TYPE 5 = 69SEDAN4DOOR - MODEL YEAR R = 1994 - CHECK DIGIT - ENGINECODE B = 4.
This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears on a plate in the front cornerof the instrumentpanel, on thedriver’s side.You can see it if you look through thewindshield fromoutside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on theVehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN isthe engine code. This code will help you identify yourengine, specifications, and replacement parts.
ADD-ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check with yourdealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from workingas they should. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attemptingto add anything electrical to your Cadillac, see “Servicing YourAir Bag-Equipped Cadillac” in the Index.
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS The wiring circuitsin your vehicle are protectedfrom short circuits by a combination of Mini Fuses, Circuit Breakers, andMaxi Fuses. This greatly reduces the chance of fires causedby electrical problems. If you have a problem on the road anddon’t havea spare fuse, you can “borrow” one of the same value. Select a feature thatyou can get along without that is the same value you need -- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse.
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I 60A I 30A I 60A I I I E " 60A - POWERANTENNA - REARDEFOGGER - LEFT AND RIGHT MIRROR DEFOGGERS FUSE 6 (60 AMP) (STRG 3) - RETAINEDACCESSORYPOWER (SUNROOF/POWER WINDOWS) - ENGINE COMF! FUSES D l , D3,D5 - TRUNK COMI? FUSES A1, A3, A5, A7, A9 LH MAXI8 FUSE BLOCK FUSE 1 (50 AMP) (STRG 1-2) - RETAINEDACCESSORYPOWER (RADIO/WIPERS) - STARTER - TRUNK COMF FUSES B11 AND 813 FUSE 2 (60 AMP) (BODY) ENGINECOMF!B11 - ROADSENSINGSUSPENSION - FOGLIGHTS TRUNK COMF! FUSE C1, C3, C5, C7, C9, AND c11 - TRUNK COM
Trunk Compartment Fuse Block Pull the cover off to gain access.
RTD (IGN)IGN IPC 1 WASH HDLP ~ (IGN) WIPER RAD ~ MlRR R DEFOG HTD BODY CIGAR L PRK LP l (BATT) THEFT HVAC/DABIE IPC 2 BODY 1 R HTD SEAT RRAD (BAT) PRK LP TRUNK PLD LP READ HTD L SEAT DEVILLE TRUNK COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK CRANK (10 AMP) - RAP/ILLUMINATEDENTRYMODULE - DlAGNOSTlClENERGYRESERVE MODULE (DERM) - TRANSAXLERANGESWITCH(NSSS) ION 1 (10 AMP) - TRUNWFUEL DOOR RELEASE INHIBIT RELAY "E" - FUEL LEVERSENSOR - ELECTROCHROMICMIRROR - RAP/ILLUMINATEDENTRYMODULE - THEFTDETERRENTMODULE - KEYLESSENTRY
- Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch. An electrical overloadwill cause thelights to go on and off, or in some cases to remainoff. If this happens,have yourheadlight wiring checked right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wipermotor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats dueto heavy snow,etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electricalproblem and not snow, etc.
SPECIFICATIONS 4.9 Liter Engine The 4.9 Liter transverse engine is an overhead valve 90 degree V-8 design. The cylinder bore diameter and the piston stroke provide a piston displacement of 300 cubic inches (4.9Liter). This engine utilizes an aluminum crankcase with a separatealuminum lifter carrier andremovable castiron cylinder liners. The cylinder heads ar,e made of cast iron and feature intergralvalve seats andguides.
-1_ c _ - The cast aluminum pistonsuse two compression rings and oneoil control ring. The pistonsare tin plated toprovide a non-scuffing surface when the engine is new. A steel camshaft is supported by five steel backed babbit bearings. It is driven by the crankshaft through a chain the at front of the engine. The give gear is keyed to thecrankshaft andthe driven sprocket is bolted to the camshaft.
c The torque converter houses a pump, turbine, pressure plate which is splined to the turbine, and a stator assembly, serving as a fluid coupling, it smoothly transmits power from the engine to the transaxle. It also hydraulically provides a additional torque when required. When applied, the pressure plate provides a mechanical torque when required. When applied, the pressure plate provides a mechanical direct drive coupling of the engine to the transaxle.
Rubber bushings are used at thelower control arm pivots. The upperend of the strutis isolated by a rubber mountwhich contains a bearing to allow for wheel turning. The Speed Sensing Suspension automatically controls the dampingrate of the struts. The lower end of the steering knuckle pivots on a ball joint riveted to the control arm.The ball joint is connected ,to the steering knuckle witha castellated nut and cotterpin.
The control armsand toe link are attached tothe suspension support on the inboard side, and tosuspension a knuckle on the outboardside. The hub and bearingassembly ismounted to theknuckle and is a single, non-serviceable unit which eliminates the needfor wheel bearing adjustment. Theload leveling (ELC) shock absorbers are attached to the lower control arm,with the upper endof the shock attached to the suspension support.
Speed Sensitive Steering This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your vehicle speed. Steeringis easier at alower speed for increased maneuverability and parking ease.As your vehiclespeed increases, the steering effortis also increased toprovide a manuallike steering feel for maximum control and enhancedvehicle stability.
4.9 LITER ENGINE Displacement ............................... 4.9L (300 cu. in.) 8 - 90 Degree V No. of Cylinders .............................. Power (Acc. to S A E 51349) ............... 200 (bhp) @ 4100 rpm ...................................... 250 (kW) @ 4100 rpm Torque (Acc. to SAE 51349) ............ 275 (lbs. ft.) @ 3000 rpm ...................................... 375(N.m) @ 3000 rpm 92mm (3.623 in.) Bore ....................................... 92mm (3.623 in.) Stroke ...............................
Ly ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Radiator CapRelief Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.0 psi (103 kPa) Thermostat StartsTo Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192-199'F (89-93OC) Water Pump Type ................................. Centrifugal Drive Belt ....................................... Serpentine Aluminum Radiator Core ................................... Electric Radiator Cooling Fans (2) ............................ FUEL SYSTEM Induction Type ............ Sequential Port Fuel Injection (SPFI) .
EXhlAUST SYSTEM Type ............................... Single with CrossoverPipe Muffler .................................. One-Reverse Flow Resonator ............................................ None Exhaust Pipe .................................. .Stainless Steel ,-Stainless Steel Intermediate Pipe ............................. Stainless Steel Tail Pipe ..................................... t l E L E C T H C A SYSTEM Voltage ................................................ 12 Ground ......................
N O W M N T E N N C E REPLACEMENT PARTS Air Cleaner Element ......................... cc c- AC Type A1096C ................................................. 25096932 Batte............................................... 78A-72 Fuel Filter Element .......................... AC Type GF-624 ................................................. 25121801 Engine Oil Filter ............................. AC Type PF-58 ................................................. 25014377 PCV Valve ...............................
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I' We employ technicians certified by the National lnstltute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Let usshow you theircredentials Catalog Number H-31.
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TOLL-FREEHOTLINE Roadside Service represents the spirit of luxury leadership at Cadillac if itdoes, MotorCarDivision.Wehopetheneedneverarises,but Roadside Serviceis there for you!! Roadside Service covers you on the road, far fromhome, all dayandnight,weekendsandholidays. THERE ARE NO MEMBERSHIP OR ENROLLMENT CHARGES. Any Cadillac is eligible under this program.
- Cadillac Owner Privilegessm Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privilegessm at "no charge", throughout your 1994 Cadillac Warranty Period 48 Months or 50,000 Miles/80,000 Kilometers. - 0 - EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE is performedon site for the following situations: TOWING SERWCE BA'ITF,RY JUMP START LOCK OUT ASSISTANCE FUEL DELIVERY FLAT TIRE CHANGE(* Covers change only) * Tire replacement/warranty coverage must be determined by a Caddac dealerorappropriate tire manufacturer. I L f .
- Cadillac Owner Privileges sm - r r: 0 TRIP INTERRUPTION - If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expensesmay be reimbursed during the 48 months or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometerswarranty period. Items covered are hotel, meals andrental car. 0 TRIP ROUTING - Freetrip routingassistanceisavailable during the 48 months or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period.
m a t Will Roadside Service CostYou ? ? ? There is no cost to call the toll-free Roadside Service number. Many times Roadside Advisorscan assist you over the phone. There is no cost for Roadside Serviceif the repair is under warranty or the provided serviceis one of the covered Emergency Road Services. If adealershipServiceTechniciantravelstoyourlocation,andthe $emir is not covered under warranty, there is a nominal service fee to cover the technician'stravel to andfromyourlocation.
m e r e Is Roadside Service Available? ? ? Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an advisor is available to assist you over the phone. If needed, a dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30 miles/50 kilometers radius, of a participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership. How Do You Reach Roadside Service? ? ? Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number: 11800-882-1112.
Who Will RepairYour Cadillac At Roadside ? ? ? In many cases, the advisor at the Roadside Service Center can provide instructions to get you backon the road. To resolve more complex problems, the advisor will page an will experienced Cadillac dealership Service Technician. The technician call you and evaluate the possible cause. If a roadside repairis possible, the technician will come to your location and provide a permanent or temporary repair.
what I You Have Di rculty Hearing Or Speaking And eed Roadsideervice ? ? ? N' Jcf Roadside Service is prepared to assistownerswhohave hearing difficulties orare speech impaired. Cadillac hasinstalledspecial Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) in the Roadside Service Center. Any customer who has accessto a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada: 1-800-TDD-CMCC or 1-800-833-2622 daily, 24 hours.
.. -- ., Our Cadillac DealerTechnician networkis ready and ableto assist Cadillac customers at roakide. 5eruce TOLL-FREEHOTLINE 1-800-882-1112 8 . .
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1 Gold Key Courtesy Transportation One of your Cadillac Owner Privilegesis Gold Key Courtesy Transportation. It’s one more example of Cadillac’s commitment to provide the servicesyou expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner. Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helpsyou get where you need to be when your Cadillac is in the dealership for warranty service. Every Cadillac dealer can helpmeet your transportation needs with courtesy vehicles, rental cars, taxis or shuttle service.
J i. Courtesy Vehicle Gold Key Courtesy Transportationprovides you with a late model Cadillac or otherGM vehicle if your car requires two or more hours of warranty repairs and must be kept overnight. Your dealer will provide you with a courtesy vehicle if one is available. However, in some instances it may be necessary to arrange for alternative transportation. If this is the case,your dealer will reimburse you for rental fees up to $30 a day for amaximum of five days.
Shuttle Service or Taxi Warranty work can frequently be handled in one day,but there is no reason for you 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 need to be with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. Another option is a taxi.
I . .. . .. . 7 r . i Plan Ahead When Possible Whenever possible, schedule anappointment for your vehicle’s warranty work. Your Cadillac Dealer can then prepare to meet your alternative transportation needs and minimize inconveniences typically associated with warranty repairs.
Owner Responsibilities There are only two things which you will be responsible for during the use of your courtesy vehicle. You are required to provide insurance coverage and replenishthe fuel used. In many cases your own auto insurance policy may provide primary coverage for the courtesy vehicle, similar to rental car agreements. Please, check with your insurance companyto be certain what's covered. R L Gold Key Courtesy Transportation---Just one more way your Cadillac Dealer is committed to you.
I Cadillac Gold Key Courtesy Transportation Alternatives* Duration of Warranty Repair Same Day Repair Customer Courtesy Transportation Type Charge/Responsibility Shuttle Service No charge. Courtesy Cadillac (if available) No charge; must provide insurance coverageand replenish fuel used. Overnight Repair Courtesy Cadillacor other No charge; must provide (2.0 hours minimum GM make loaner vehicle insurance coverage and warranty repair required) replenish fuel used.
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This section will explain how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance.It also tells you how to obtain service publicationsand how to report any safety defects.
For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Consumer Relations Representative: Your name, address and home and business telephone numbers - - Vehicle Identification Number (this is availablefrom the vehicle registration or title, or theplate attached to the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.
7 _- SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENTPROGRAMS BEYOND THE W m N T Y PERIOD Cadillac is proud of the protection afforded by its warranty coverages. In order to achieve maximum customer satisfaction, there may be times when Cadillacwill establish a special policy adjustment program to pay all or part of the cost of certain repairs not covered by the warranty orto reimburse certain repair expenses you may have incurred.
GM PARTICIPATION IN BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM* Both Cadillac Motor Car Division and your Cadillac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. If a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, our experience has shown that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described on Page 1is very successful.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 7 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA), inaddition to notifying General Motors.
Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use andcare of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs.Others describe inexpensiverepairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, mayavoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. Theycan help a technician service your vehicle better.
- - I _ the model year before ordering an index ifyou are interested inbuyingPSPs pertaining to a current model year vehicle. Some PSPspertaining to a particular model year vehicle maybe published on later years, and these would be listed inthe later year’s index. When you order anindex for a model year that is not over yet, we’ll sendyou the most recently published quarterly issue. You can specify an index for an earlier model year, but not before 1991. Cut out the orderform, fill it out, and mail it.
SERVICE MANUALS (Available after May, 1994) PRICE EACH DESCRIPTION FORM NO. YEAR Fleetwood Service Information Manual H-3112 994 1 DeVille/Concours/Eldorado/Seville Service Information Manual (Includes Book 1 & 2) H-31161994 1994 H-3146 Quick Reference Specifications Guide. (All Models) lgg4 and CPCH-094 Order Form for Past Model Service Manuals Prior and Prior CPCH-094Order Form forPastModelOwner’sLiterature $60.00 90.00 7.
I 1 PROD CT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS INDEXES I I FORM NO. DESCRIPTION Index (Includes applicable bulletin summaries) To review all product service publications (PSPs) for a specific model year vehicle, it is necessary to order the index for that model year and all subsequent model year indexes. H-29551992 H-3055 H-3155 I I 1990 1991 I H-27528 I H-28528 NOTE: For 1992 Bound PSP Edition - includes index plus complete PSPs FREE I Bound PSP Edition - includes index plus complete PSPs FREE 20.00 20.
NOTE: Please fill in order form and MAIL TO: Cadillac Service Publications Post Office Box 07130, Detroit, Michigan 48207 ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356 Mondav-Fridav 8:OO A.M.-6:00 P.M. EST Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Orders for Individual Product Service Publications cannot be filled without the appropriate bulletin numbers. These numbers may be found in thePSP Index. Your first Product Service Publication costs $4.00; each additional PSP costs $2.00.
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DEVILLE INDEX 1 F i - ..F F f c le A Acc (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 86 AccessoryPower. Retained .......................... 313 Active Audio Music System ...................... 163. 167 Adding BrakeFluid ..................................... 276 158. 313 Electrical Equipment .......................... Engine Coolant .................................. 270 Engine Oil ...................................... 259 Power Steering Fluid .............................
Astroroof ......................................... Automatic Air Conditioning System ................... Automatic Door Lock ................................ Automatic Overdrive ................................ Automatic Pull-Down Feature ......................... Automatic Transaxle ................................. Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................... 126 151 71 93 80 90 269 B Baby Restraint ...................................... 47 280 Battery .........................................
r. ys, ! F. I f r I t r i ._ C Cables. Battery. Starting With ........................ 217 Camper. Towing A .................................. 207 Capacities.Fluid ................................... 328 Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust ........................ 100 Cassette Tape Player. Care Of Your ................... 178 Cassette TapeSystems .............................. 159 Cautions.Safety ...................................... 1 CB Radio. Adding A ............................ 158.
. The Windshield and Wiper Blades ..................306 Weatherstrips ................................... 308 Clock. Setting The .............................. 167. 173 Climate Control. Electronic .......................... 151 Closed-In Places. Don’t Idle In ....................... 101 COInYourExhaust ................................ 100 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................. 150 Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ................... 174 167 Compact Disc Sound Systems ........................
r r -r i Driver Information Center Messages .................. Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ Driving AndtheRoad. Your .............................. AtNight ....................................... Defensive ...................................... Hill and Mountain ............................... InCities ........................................ On Snow Or Ice ................................. In The Rain ..................................... In Winter ..........................
Express Down Window (Driver’s Side) ................. ExpresswayDriving ................................. Extender. SafetyBelt ................................ Exterior Appearance ................................ F Fabric.Foam-Type Cleaner On ....................... Fabric. Solvent-Type Cleaner On ...................... Fasteners.Replacement ............................. Features And Controls ............................... 102 197 64 306 302 303 248 66 Fetus. Risk To ..From Safety Belt Use .............
G 129 Garage Door Opener ............................... 90 Gear Positions ...................................... Gearshift Lever. PositionsOf .......................... 90 249 Gasoline .......................................... Gasoline Tank. Filling Your .......................... 254 Glasscleaning ..................................... 306 76 GloveBox .......................................... Graphic Symbols ..................................... 3 81 Guard Against Theft .................................
I Ice. IfYou’re Stuck In ............................... 247 Identification Label. Service Parts ..................... 312 311 Identification Number.Vehicle ....................... IdlingYourEngine .................................. 98 If A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 236 Ignition Key Positions ................................ 86 Illuminated Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Indicator. Bulbs For Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 33 Light. Air Bag Readiness ............................. 137 Light. Battery Charge ............................... Light. Safety Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 136 Light. Service Engine Soon .......................... 135 Light. Engine Oil ................................... 135 Light. Engine Temp ................................. 105 Light. Turn Signal Indicator .......................... 127 Lighter. Cigarette ............................
. MTBE In Gasoline ................................. 250 Mud. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 247 N .......................... “N” (Neutral) Gear Position 92 Net.Convenience ................................... 78 NewVehicle “Break-In” .............................. 85 Night. Driving At ................................... 191 Nightvision ....................................... 192 Notices About Damage ................................ 2 0 Occupant Restraint ................................
. . . . . Pedal Travel. Brake ................................. 279 Perception Time. In Braking ......................... 181 Polishing and Waxing ............................... 307 Possible Damage to Your Cadillac. Notices About ......... 2 Possible Injury To People. Cautions About ................ 1 Power 175 Antenna. Cleaning The ........................... DoorLocks ......................................68 Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
to General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Owner Assistance to U.S. Gov’t ..................... See Owner Assistance Remote TrunkRelease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving ................. 87 Restraint, Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Restraint, Occupant ................................. 11 Restraint Systems, Checking Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Schedule I1 Maint . Serv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Maint. Book Scheduled Maint. Serv., Explanation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Maint. Book Seat. Heated ........................................ 9 Seats and Restraint Systems ............................ 6 Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Second Gear. When To Use ........................... 91 Securing A Child Restraint . . .
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 225 Steep Hill. Parking On A ............................ 212 Steering .......................................... 185 Steering Column Shift Lever .......................... 97 Steering In Emergencies ............................. 185 SteeringTips ...................................... 185 Steering Wheel, Tilt ................................ 103 Steering Without Power Assist........................ 185 Stereo Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . Transaxle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Maint. Book Travel. Brake Pedal ................................. 279 Trip Odometer ..................................... 132 TrunkRelease. Remote .............................. 79 Trunk Security Override .............................. 77 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................ 105 104 Turn Signal/Headlight Beam ......................... 116 Twilight Sentinel ...................................
Wet Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance ................... 298 Wheel Nut Torque .................................. 244 298 Wheel Replacement ................................ Why Safety Belts Work ............................... 13 Why Wear Safety Belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Wiidow Express Down. Driver’s Side .................. 102 102 Windows.Power ...................................
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