yellowblue The 1999 Cadillac DeVille Owner’s Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR” system. 2-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
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yellowblue How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about 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 to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.
yellowblue Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words.
yellowblue Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
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yellowblue Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
yellowblue Seats and Seat Controls D Moving the seat cushion control up or down adjusts This section tells you about the power seats -- how to adjust them, and also about the reclining front seatbacks, memory seats, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. D Lifting up or pressing down on the front part of the Power Seats the seat height. seat control adjusts the front angle of the seat cushion.
yellowblue Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. If you have the optional personalization package, the power lumbar control can be programmed for memory recall. For more information, see “Memory and Personalization Features” in the Index.
yellowblue Heated Front Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks The control is located on the outboard side of each front seat. Move the SEAT HEAT control to either LO or HI to turn on the heating elements in the seat. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. The HI setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature. A telltale light in the control reminds you that the heating system is in use.
yellowblue CAUTION: But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either.
yellowblue Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag system.
yellowblue In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.
yellowblue Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
yellowblue Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
yellowblue or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
yellowblue Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers 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 unbuckle a 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.
yellowblue How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position.
yellowblue 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position. 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.
yellowblue Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release handle to make sure it has locked into position.
yellowblue 3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. 4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. If you don’t, the adjustment feature won’t set, and you’ll have to start again. 5. Now you can add a small amount of slack. Lean forward slightly, then sit back. If you’ve added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack, pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again.
yellowblue Q: What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. Don’t allow more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
yellowblue Q: What’s wrong with this? 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, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
yellowblue Q: What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
yellowblue Q: What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
yellowblue Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
yellowblue 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 fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Next Generation frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag. But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are to do their job and comply with federal regulations.
yellowblue CAUTION: (Continued) Next Generation frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something. They aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. And, for unrestrained occupants, Next Generation air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past.
yellowblue CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
yellowblue How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-24 The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
yellowblue The driver’s side impact air bag is in the driver’s door. The right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the passenger’s door. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
yellowblue When should an air bag inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The frontal air bags are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h).
yellowblue How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. 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.
yellowblue Your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the frontal air bags inflate (if battery power is available). You can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by using the door lock and interior lamp controls. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag.
yellowblue Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Center Passenger Position Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the Cadillac Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.
yellowblue Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center positions. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. 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 along the belt. 1-30 Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
yellowblue Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.
yellowblue 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 Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-32 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
yellowblue CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of 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 the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
yellowblue Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
yellowblue CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries.
yellowblue CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it.
yellowblue Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
yellowblue A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable.
yellowblue A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint, is designed to be used either as a rear-facing infant seat or a forward-facing child seat.
yellowblue A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts; however, booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder belts. Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window.
yellowblue When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
yellowblue Top Strap CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It’s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat.
yellowblue Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 2. 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. You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1.
yellowblue 3. 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. 4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 5. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
yellowblue To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
yellowblue 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 1-46 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 its free end while you push down on the child restraint.
yellowblue 6. 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. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags.
yellowblue Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat. You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1.
yellowblue 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. 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 all the way.
yellowblue Larger Children 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. D Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. D Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
yellowblue CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
yellowblue CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
yellowblue Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around 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 in to order it, 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 seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit.
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yellowblue Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
yellowblue Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to RUN and moved the shift lever out of PARK (P), that would release the parking brake. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
yellowblue When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the plug from the door key. The plug has a code on it that tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. The ignition key has a bar code tag attached to it rather than a knock out plug. Your dealer or qualified locksmith can make extra ignition keys by reading the bar code tag. Keep the bar code tag and the door key plugs in a safe place.
yellowblue Door Locks If your vehicle is equipped with the theft-deterrent system, you must unlock the doors with the key or remote keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
yellowblue Central Door Unlocking System Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with the theft-deterrent system. When unlocking either front door, you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the door key twice in the lock cylinder. Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move the shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the doors will lock.
yellowblue Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door.
yellowblue Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open the door, set the locks from the inside, get out and close the door. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors, or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
yellowblue Operation Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle When you press this symbol to unlock the driver’s door, the parking lamps on your vehicle will blink twice. (You can program your vehicle so the parking lamps will not flash. For more information, see “Lock/Unlock Confirmation” in the Index.) Pressing this symbol again within five seconds will unlock the other doors. Pressing this symbol will also disarm the theft-deterrent system (if equipped) and turn on the interior lamps at night.
yellowblue 1. Use the round end of the door key or a coin to pry open the transmitter. 3. Replace the battery. Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil (or similar object) to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter. 5. Resynchronize the transmitter. See “Resynchronization” following.
yellowblue Resynchronization Pressing the remote keyless entry transmitter buttons numerous times (approximately 250 times) out of the vehicle’s operating range may cause the transmitter not to work. Replacing the battery and pressing the transmitter buttons out of range will also cause the transmitter not to work. If only the fuel door button works, the transmitter needs to be resynchronized to the receiver.
yellowblue Trunk Lock Release Trunk Storage System (Option) To use this feature, your vehicle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the VALET lockout button must be off. Press the trunk release button, located on the headlamp control panel on the left side of the instrument panel, to open the trunk. You can also press the trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to access the trunk compartment. To disable the use of this feature, see “Valet Lockout Button” in the Index.
yellowblue To install the storage system: 1. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. 2. Place the trunk storage system on the center of the trunk floor (the cut out portion of the storage system should be facing the rear of the vehicle). 3. Open the storage system by pulling up on the handle located in the carpeted area. This allows the unit to unfold into place.
yellowblue Trunk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Feature CAUTION: Your car has an automatic pull-down feature that helps close the trunk electronically. Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down. Your fingers could be injured, and you would need someone to help you free them. Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it and as it is going down. With the automatic pull-down feature, you never have to slam the trunk lid in order to close the trunk.
yellowblue Theft Parking Lots Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
yellowblue Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped) If the ignition is off and any door is open, the SECURITY light will flash, reminding you to activate the system. The light will also flash if the battery has been disconnected and reconnected. To arm the system, do the following: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door using the power door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The SECURITY light should come on and stay on. 3. Close all the doors. The SECURITY light should go off within about 30 seconds.
yellowblue Testing the Alarm 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open. 2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock the vehicle using the power door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter and close the door. Wait 30 seconds until the SECURITY light goes off. 3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock and open the door. The horn will sound and the headlamps will flash.
yellowblue PASS-KeyR II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key II theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key II is a passive system. The system is armed when the key is removed from the ignition. PASS-Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that is read by the system in your vehicle. If the key resistor matches the code stored in the vehicle system, the vehicle’s fuel and starting systems will be enabled.
yellowblue New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: D Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. D Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement.
yellowblue With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions. ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it toward you. The steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key. LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, the ignition will be in LOCK. This is the only position in which you can remove the key.
yellowblue Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key.
yellowblue 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle.
yellowblue To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine, behind the transaxle dipstick/fluid fill location (C) and next to the engine. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured.
yellowblue Automatic Transaxle Operation The automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever located on the steering column or on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. Console Shifter Column Shifter CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
yellowblue Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button on the floor shift console models as you maintain brake application.
yellowblue B OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: D Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. D Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than OVERDRIVE ( ).
yellowblue FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. (If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won’t shift into gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.) NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle.
yellowblue CAUTION: Always shift to PARK (P) before pulling the manual release lever. If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal you could be hurt. The pedal springs back quickly. Keep your hand and arm away when you use the manual release lever. Before releasing the manual parking brake, be sure to put the vehicle in PARK (P) and turn the ignition to OFF. Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel and pull on the manual release lever, which is located above the parking brake pedal.
yellowblue NOTICE: 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 parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. 2-28 Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
yellowblue Steering Column Shift Lever (DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance Only) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: D Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. D Pull the lever toward you. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
yellowblue Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.
yellowblue Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.
yellowblue If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on console shift models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you ever hold the brake pedal down, but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
yellowblue Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. D Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. D Repairs weren’t done correctly.
yellowblue CAUTION: Windows Power Windows It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
yellowblue Express-Down Window Tilt Wheel This feature is present on the driver’s power window. Pressing the control rearward into the second position then releasing it will lower the window completely. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the control forward. Press the control forward to raise the window. Note: The first position on the power window control operates the driver’s power window in the non-express mode.
yellowblue Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns when it’s released. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents.
yellowblue D If the headlamps are on low beam, they will shift to LO or HI: Turn the band away from you to either LO (low speed) or to HI (high speed), depending on the wiper speed you want. D If the headlamps are on high beam, they will switch DELAY: You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes with this setting. Turn the band to the DELAY position. The closer you move it to LO, the shorter the delay. (DeVille Only) high beam and stay there.
yellowblue The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well as a continuous low or high speed depending on the amount of moisture and the sensitivity level. The MIST and “wash” cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense function. NOTICE: The wipers must be turned off when going through a car wash to avoid damage. The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the wiper stalk to one of the five sensitivity levels within the AUTO DELAY area.
yellowblue Windshield Washer Cruise Control CAUTION: In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. At the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever there is a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press and release this paddle. The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or return to your preset speed.
yellowblue Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: D Cruise control can be dangerous where you D can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.
yellowblue Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) briefly to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed. Also note that the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the CRUISE ENGAGED message again. Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A.
yellowblue Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brakes or downshifting into FIRST (1) takes you out of cruise control.
yellowblue Parking Lamps Pull the lamp control knob out to the first stop to turn on the parking and taillamps, sidemarker lamps and instrument panel lights. Push the control knob all the way back in to turn the lamps and lights off. Headlamps Pull the knob out all the way to turn on the headlamps. Push the control knob all the way back in to turn the lamps and lights off. Cluster lighting will dim only when it is dark outside.
yellowblue When the Twilight Sentinel switch is on and it’s dark enough outside, the low-beam headlamps (at reduced intensity) will turn off and normal low-beam headlamp operation will occur. When the Twilight Sentinel switch is on and it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the low-beam headlamps at reduced brightness will take over for the DRL.
yellowblue Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn. They provide more light for cornering. Twilight SentinelR This control is next to the headlamp knob. It automatically switches the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. If you move the control all the way to the right, the lamps will remain on for approximately three minutes after the ignition has been turned to OFF or LOCK.
yellowblue Light Sensor Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamp control has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to LOCK or ACCESSORY. This protects draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. If you need to purposely leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes with the ignition in LOCK or ACCESSORY, turn the manual control knob off and then back on.
yellowblue Courtesy Lamps (DeVille Only) Parade Dimming The courtesy lamps are located in the roof in the rear seat. These lamps come on with the control lamp knob or when any door is opened and it is dark outside. This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays during daylight while the headlamps are on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the Twilight Sentinel and is fully automatic.
yellowblue Map Lamps Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp, cigarette lighters or the garage door opener. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these features will automatically turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes if a new car has 15 miles (24 km) or less).
yellowblue Mirrors Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Mirror Operation Your vehicle has an electrochromic inside rearview mirror with a compass. When set in the MIRROR position, this mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you.
yellowblue Compass Operation Compass Variance Press COMPASS once to turn the compass on or off. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north.
yellowblue Power Remote Control Mirror (Heated) The control on the driver’s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors. Rotate the control knob to choose the right or left mirror. To adjust the mirror, push the control knob in the direction you want the mirror to go. Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. 4. Press the COMPASS button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display.
yellowblue Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Only the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror. See “Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass” in the Index. Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it will also be equipped with the curb view assist mirror feature.
yellowblue Storage Compartments Glove Box Center Console Storage (DeVille Concours Only) The glove box is located in front of the passenger’s seat. To lock the glove box door, insert the oval key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door. Front Storage Area (DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance Only) The front storage area comes with a coinholder, a storage compartment for CDs or tapes, an optional phone and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use.
yellowblue Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest which includes an open storage compartment and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use. To open, lift the front edge. (This feature is available on vehicles with leather interiors only.) Convenience Net The convenience net is located inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
yellowblue Rear Ashtray Sun Visors To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid. Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block glare from the front. Pull the front shade from the headliner and position it to your preference. Cigarette Lighter The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray. Press it all the way in and release. It will pop back by itself when it’s ready to light.
yellowblue Cellular Telephone (Option) Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of a Cadillac portable cellular telephone. The system has steering wheel telephone controls and information output through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Voice activation and hands-free operation are standard features. For more information, contact your dealer. A user’s guide is provided with the telephone.
yellowblue Sunroof (Option) Press the switch rearward and release to express-open theglass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be opened by hand. If you want to stop the roof in a partially-opened position, press the switch in either direction. Press and release the switch again to open it fully. Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. To vent, press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed. Open the sunshade by hand.
yellowblue Universal Transmitter (Option) This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
yellowblue Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. If you have previously programmed a transmitter channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the Universal Transmitter until the indicator light begins to flash rapidly (after 20 seconds). Then release the buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and erases any previous settings for all three channels. 2.
yellowblue Operating the Universal Transmitter Press and release the appropriate button on the Universal Transmitter. The indicator light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. The Universal Transmitter is disabled when the VALET lockout button inside the glove box is activated. For more information, see “Valet Lockout Button” in the Index.
yellowblue 3. Return to the Universal Transmitter in your vehicle and firmly press and release the Universal Transmitter button you have already programmed for two to three seconds. Press and release the button again (you may need to do this step up to three times) to make sure that the Universal Transmitter has been trained to the garage door opener motor head unit. Check that the training was successful. The garage door opener should now recognize the Universal Transmitter.
yellowblue The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System 2-62
yellowblue The main components of the instrument panel are: H. Lamp Controls A. Air Outlets B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever I. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls (or Cellular Telephone Controls, If Equipped) C. Driver Information Center Control Buttons J. Hood Release D. Cluster K. Horn E. Steering Column Shift Lever (DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance only) L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls F. Electronic Climate Controls N. Glove Box M. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter G.
yellowblue Digital Cluster (DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance Only) The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
yellowblue Analog Cluster (DeVille Concours Only) United States version shown, Canada similar 2-65
yellowblue Speedometer and Odometer English/Metric Button The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). You may wonder what happens if a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed. The new one may read the correct mileage. This is because your vehicle’s computer has stored the mileage in memory.
yellowblue Tachometer (Analog Cluster Only) This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury.
yellowblue When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information Center” in the Index.
yellowblue Charging System Light When you turn the key to RUN, this light will come on briefly to show that the generator and battery charging systems are working. If this light stays on, you need service and you should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you.
yellowblue Parking Brake Indicator Light CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully.
yellowblue Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Digital Cluster Analog Cluster With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system.
yellowblue Traction Control System Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. Analog Cluster That reading means the same thing as the warning light -- the engine coolant has overheated. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
yellowblue NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.
yellowblue If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.
yellowblue Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. The light goes on when you turn your key to RUN or START. It goes off once you start your engine. That’s a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come on, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. When the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil isn’t flowing through your engine properly.
yellowblue On the digital cluster, if the fuel level is within approximately 2 gallons (7.6 L) of being full, the letter “F” is shown. If the fuel supply gets down to approximately 3 gallons (11.4 L), the number “3” will be displayed on the fuel gage, and the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). (On the analog fuel gage, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will also appear.) If the fuel level is less than approximately 3 gallons (11.
yellowblue Press the AVG button to display the average mile per gallon (AVG MPG). You can also display it in metric units by pressing the ENG MET button. Fuel Data Panel When AVG MPG is selected, the total distance is divided by the total fuel used. When the INST button (Instantaneous Fuel Economy) is selected, you will see what the fuel economy is at that instant. The computer takes a new reading twice every second. It will show economy up to 70 miles per gallon (or 2 L per 100 km).
yellowblue Driver Information Center (DIC) This display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. DIC Controls and Displays Digital Control Buttons (DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance Only) DISPLAY ON/OFF: Pressing this button will turn off the DIC, Electronic Climate Control (ECC), fuel data center, the fuel gage, trip odometer and odometer.
yellowblue TIMER: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another. To operate, press the TIMER button until TIMER OFF 00:00:00 is displayed on the DIC. Each of the fields for the hours, minutes and seconds are two numeric digits. Once TIMER OFF 00:00:00 is displayed, press the TIMER button to start the timing feature. Press the TIMER button again to stop it.
yellowblue Analog Control Buttons (DeVille Concours Only) SKIP INFO: Pressing this button repeatedly will display the RANGE, MPG AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED, AVG MPH, BATTERY VOLTS and OIL LIFE LEFT. TIMER: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another. YES TRIP RESET: By using this button, you can tell how far you’ve gone since you last set the trip display back to zero. To reset, press and hold the button until zeros appear.
yellowblue MPG AVG (Reset): Press the SKIP INFO button to display the MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy), then press and hold the NO INFO RESET button until 0.0 MPG AVG is displayed. GAL FUEL USED (Reset): Press the SKIP INFO button to display the GAL FUEL USED on the DIC, then press and hold the NO INFO RESET button until 0.0 GAL FUEL USED is displayed. AVG MPH (Reset): Press the SKIP INFO button to display the AVG MPH (Average Speed), then press and hold the NO INFO RESET button until 0.
yellowblue BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH - 8: This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded, have the electrical system checked by your dealership. You can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button.
yellowblue CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals. CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37: This message will display if the ignition is in RUN to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add fluid as needed. Have the brake system serviced by a technician as soon as possible.
yellowblue DRIVER DOOR AJAR - 140: This message will display when the vehicle is being shifted out of PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that the driver’s door is open or ajar. A chime will also sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE - 44: This message will appear when the engine coolant temperature is over 248_F (126_C). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off the climate control system.
yellowblue ICE POSSIBLE - 13: This message appears when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. LOW-REFRIG A/C OFF - 12: This message means that the air conditioning system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to the air conditioning compressor. To avoid damage, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off and the electronic climate control system will automatically switch from AUTO to ECON and remain there.
yellowblue SERVICE A/C SYSTEM - 14: This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency. SERVICE AIR BAG - 83: There is a problem with the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (air bag) system when this message appears. Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle. See your dealership for service at once.
yellowblue STABILITY SYS ENGAGED - 55 : You may see the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center. It means that an advanced, computer-controlled system has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you’re steering. This stability enhancement system activates when the computer senses that your vehicle is just starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice or other slippery spot on the road.
yellowblue TRACTION ENGAGED - 91 : When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ENGAGED message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed after the traction control has been turned off.
yellowblue Memory and Personalization Features (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with the following features that can be individually programmed, memorized or personalized for up to two drivers. For a brief description of each feature (except for climate control and radio personalization), see each feature in the Index.
yellowblue Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle’s ignition must be in RUN. To begin programming, press and hold the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) and RESET NO (NO INFO RESET) buttons at the same time to display the following prompts. DOORS LOCK IN GEAR: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. DRIVR UNLOCK IN PARK: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P).
yellowblue If DRIVR UNLOCK KEY OFF is chosen, FEATURE ON appears. You will advance to the LGHTS FLSH AT UNLOCK prompt. If you don’t choose this prompt, FEATURE OFF appears as well as the next prompt -DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK. If this prompt is chosen, FEATURE ON appears. If a no response was made, DOORS UNLOCK KEY OFF will appear. At this point, a yes or no response automatically brings up the LGHTS FLSH AT UNLOCK feature.
yellowblue The prompts listed here appear in the same order as displayed on the DIC. FEATURE ON appears when a yes response is made and FEATURE OFF appears with a no response. To skip to the next personalization feature (REMOTE RECALL MEMORY), press the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button.
yellowblue FEATURE ON displays when a yes response is made and FEATURE OFF shows after a no response. If you do not want to change the setting of this feature, press the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button to skip to the next personalization feature which is Storage Mode Personalization. Storage Mode Personalization Before you begin programming, make sure that your vehicle’s ignition is in RUN.
yellowblue Trip Computer Oil Life Indicator Continual Variable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) (DeVille Concours Only) The CVRSS automatically adjusts the ride of your vehicle. Automatic ride control is achieved through a computer controller used to control and monitor the suspension system. The computer controller receives inputs from various sensors to determine the proper system response.
yellowblue The DIC may display a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message. Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you changed your oil. For more information, see the Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL, it means that you have no oil life left and you should change your oil right away. The system should indicate changing the oil between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km).
yellowblue Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
yellowblue Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your Electronic Climate Control (ECC) system uses ozone-friendly R-134a refrigerant. Digital Cluster Climate Control Panel (DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance Only) With the ECC system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed.
yellowblue Driver’s Side Temperature Button The red and blue temperature buttons adjust the air temperature coming through the system. Press the blue button for a cooler setting or the red button for a warmer setting. Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob With this feature, the right front passenger can control the temperature of air for his/her own zone. The passenger can select a four degree warmer or cooler temperature from the driver’s setting.
yellowblue To find your comfort zone, start with the 75_F (24_C) setting and allow about 30 minutes for the system to regulate. Press the red or blue temperature buttons to adjust the temperature if necessary. If you choose 60_F (16_C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate fan speed. If you choose the temperature of 90_F (32_C), the system will remain at that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan speed.
yellowblue Manual Operation RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air. Pressing the recirculation button will change the operation to a manual mode and the air will recirculate non-stop. Press this button again to turn off the recirculation feature.
yellowblue Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel (DeVille Concours Only) Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed. Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed. Driver’s Side Temperature Knob The TEMP/AUTO knob adjusts the air temperature coming through the system. Turn the TEMP/AUTO knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. Press the TEMP/AUTO knob to put the system in the automatic mode.
yellowblue Mode Button Press the MODE button to deliver air through the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The system will stay in the selected mode until the MODE button is pressed again. Press the up or down arrow to cycle through the available modes. Automatic Operation When the system is set for automatic operation, sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come from the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting.
yellowblue If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the control setting the next time you start your engine, except for recirculation and defrost. Each ignition cycle cancels recirculation, whereas, DEFROST will change to automatic operation when the ignition is shut off and then turned back on. Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. AC: This setting directs airflow through the middle instrument panel outlets.
yellowblue OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle, and the system will try to maintain the previously set temperature. The outside temperature will show on the display when the system is OFF. Electronic Solar Sensor AC: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle.
yellowblue Air Conditioning Heating On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. With the digital cluster climate control panel, press the AUTO/ECON button to direct airflow and to help save fuel. Adjust the temperature, if necessary, by pressing the blue button to decrease temperature and pressing the red button to increase temperature.
yellowblue With the digital cluster climate control panel, press the DEFOG button and adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button up or down. If you use DEFROST, adjust the fan speed the same way. If you select DEFROST from AUTO, the system will control the fan speed. The temperature will also need to be adjusted to your comfort level. Press the blue button to decrease the temperature and the red button to increase the temperature.
yellowblue Ventilation System Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running. The front outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel. You can adjust the direction of airflow by moving the center control levers or you can stop the airflow by moving the lever located on each side of the outlets downward.
yellowblue Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps circulate air throughout your vehicle. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls Some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Other touch controls operate some audio controls.
yellowblue Audio Systems AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Your Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Setting the Clock Press and hold HR or MN until the time display begins to change.
yellowblue Finding a Station 2. Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2. BAND: Press this button to select AM, FM1 or FM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. SEEK-TUNE: Press and release this button to seek to the next higher or lower radio station. Pressing and holding this button until a chime sounds puts the radio in a tune mode. In this mode, higher or lower radio stations are advanced to in small increments until the SEEK-TUNE button is released. Tuning stops when you release this button.
yellowblue Setting the Tone Playing a Cassette Tape BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass. With the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted. When one side of your cassette tape is done playing, auto reverse plays the other side of your cassette tape. If you want to insert a cassette tape when the ignition is off, first press the eject button.
yellowblue REV: Press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly. The radio will play while the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in REV mode. Press the left arrow again to return to playing speed. FF: Press the right arrow to fast forward to another part of the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances and FF will appear on the display.
yellowblue AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) SOURCE: Press this button to select a source. Sources include cassette and compact disc. The audio source must be loaded to play. Available loaded sources are shown on the display. If a source is being used, it will be underlined on the display. If none of the audio sources are loaded, NO SOURCE LOADED will appear on the display. Press this button again or press BAND to switch back to the radio.
yellowblue PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered button for less than two seconds, the station you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
yellowblue While the tape is playing, use the VOL, TONE, LEVEL, and SPEAKER controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show an underlined tape symbol. TAPE PLAY will appear on the display when a tape is playing, with an arrow to indicate which side of the tape is playing.
yellowblue CLEAN TAPE: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold the eject button for three seconds to reset the CLEAN TAPE indicator. Your cassette tape player automatically reduces background noise from tapes encoded with Dolby NR.
yellowblue RW: Press and hold the left arrow to reverse the compact disc. Release it to return to playing speed. FF: Press and hold the right arrow to fast forward to another part of the compact disc. Release it to return to playing speed. AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped) TUNE-SEEK: When this button is pressed, it has two positions.
yellowblue HR or MN: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. SOURCE: Press this button to select a source. Sources include cassette and compact disc. The audio source must be loaded to play. Available loaded sources are shown on the display. If a source is being used, it will be underlined on the display. If none of the audio sources are loaded, NO SOURCE LOADED will appear on the display. Press this button again or press BAND to switch back to the radio.
yellowblue Using RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with Radio Data Systems (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful new features. When RDS is on, the radio can: D seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to, D seek to stations with traffic announcements, D receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies, D receive and display messages from radio stations and D search for a stronger station when a station is too weak for listening.
yellowblue REGION: You can also use the RDS button to access the region function. When an RDS station becomes weak, this function searches for a stronger station within the same network. A network can span a great distance. One network can have stations spread across a country or continent. Each network breaks down into regions. With regions, local news items like weather and traffic are available to you. When the region function is on, the radio only searches for stations in the same network and region.
yellowblue MSG (3): When RDS is on, if the current station has a message, MSG will appear on the display. Press the RDS SELECT button, followed by this button to see the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display, parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is completed. To see the parts of the message faster than every three seconds, press this button again. A new group of words will appear on the display.
yellowblue 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered button for less than two seconds, the PTY you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. When battery power is removed and later applied, you will not have to reset your RDS presets because the radio remembers them. HR or MN: Press the RDS SELECT button, followed by one of these buttons to display the time for the current station.
yellowblue Using DSP Mode Adjusting the Speakers DSP: The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) feature is used to provide a choice of four different listening experiences: TALK, DRIVER SEAT, LIVE and AUDITORIUM. DSP can be used while listening to the radio, the cassette tape player or the CD player. Press this button to turn DSP on. Press and release this button until you reach the desired selection. To turn DSP off, press and hold this button until DSP OFF appears on the display.
yellowblue If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be that: D The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the tape. Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Flip the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your cassette tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to be sure your player is working properly. D The cassette tape is broken.
yellowblue Your cassette tape player automatically reduces background noise from tapes encoded with Dolby NR. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Auto CrO2 allows the cassette tape player to adjust to the type of cassette tape for clearer sound for CrO2 cassette tapes. Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up.
yellowblue Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections PTY List Description Adlt Hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adult Hits Any . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any Classicl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classical Cls Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classical Rock College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellowblue CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the SOURCE button for two seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash three times, indicating the feature is active. 4. Insert the adapter.
yellowblue You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays from bottom to top, placing a disc on the tray, label side down. If you load a disc label side up, the disc will not play and an error will occur. Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot. Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine.
yellowblue Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the CD changer symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play. When a CD begins playing, a disc and track number will be displayed. The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine. All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons, except for ejecting the CD magazine.
yellowblue RDM: Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM will appear on the display. Press TUNE-SEEK while RDM is on the display to randomly seek through discs. Press RDM again to turn off random play. (This button is not available on the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player.) SIDE: Press this button to select the next disc in the changer.
yellowblue Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and 1 (H or A) or 2 (H or A) appears in the display when the radio is first turned on, your vehicle is equipped with this feature. If your vehicle is equipped with any other audio system and DRIVER 1 (HOME or AWAY) PRESETS or DRIVER 2 (HOME or AWAY) PRESETS appears in the display when the radio is first turned on, your vehicle is equipped with this feature.
yellowblue Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCKR is designed to discourage theft of your radio. Your vehicle has a “built-in” theft-deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic -- there is no programming required. The radio in your vehicle cannot be used in any other vehicle. When the radio was originally installed in your vehicle at the factory, it stored the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Each time the ignition is turned on, the VIN is verified.
yellowblue SELECT: When listening to the radio, press the up or down arrow lever to tune to the next or previous preset radio station. (If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player, factory presets which have not been reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored). When listening to a cassette tape, the up or down arrow lever can be used to SEEK forward and rearward through the tape.
yellowblue NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may also interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly.
yellowblue 3. Press and hold the SOURCE button for two seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash three times. 4. Turn the radio on and insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette. 5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning time. When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the cut tape detection feature is active again. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head.
yellowblue Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean the antenna mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. 3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt. 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on. 6. Repeat if necessary.
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yellowblue Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving.
yellowblue Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. 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.
yellowblue Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: D D D D Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving.
yellowblue Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. In some other countries, it’s even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.
yellowblue The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know.
yellowblue Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second.
yellowblue Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life.
yellowblue The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
yellowblue Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you.
yellowblue To turn the system off, press the TRAC OFF button located inside the glove box. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. MagnasteerR This system continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds. The TRACTION OFF message will display on the Driver Information Center.
yellowblue The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate.
yellowblue Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
yellowblue Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
yellowblue D Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.
yellowblue If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Driving at Night If you have StabilitrakR, you may see the STABILITY ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center. See “Stability Engaged Message” in the Index.
yellowblue Here are some tips on night driving. D Drive defensively. D Don’t drink and drive. D Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. D Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. D In remote areas, watch for animals. D 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.
yellowblue Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 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 traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
yellowblue CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them.
yellowblue Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road.
yellowblue City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: D Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save time and energy. (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) D Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it.
yellowblue Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
yellowblue The exit speed is usually posted. Here are some things you can check before a trip: Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are.
yellowblue Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
yellowblue If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. D Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. D Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill.
yellowblue Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: D Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. D You may want to 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 red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
yellowblue Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all.
yellowblue Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. If You’re Caught in a Blizzard D Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. D Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice.
yellowblue D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. D Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you.
yellowblue Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. Recreational Vehicle Towing Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
yellowblue Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the driver’s door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry.
yellowblue CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading.
yellowblue Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section.
yellowblue If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: D There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. D Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) or less.
yellowblue The optional trailer towing package provides the necessary oil cooler for the DeVille or the DeVille d’Elegance to tow a trailer heavier than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). The DeVille Concours is equipped with this cooler as standard equipment. The maximum trailer weight for your vehicle can be determined from the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight (GCVW). The GCVW = curb weight + passenger’s weight + cargo weight + trailer weight. The GCVW should never weigh more than 8, 253 lbs.
yellowblue If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). Hitches After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
yellowblue Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper.
yellowblue Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time.
yellowblue Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out.
yellowblue When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: D Start your engine; D Shift into a gear; and D Be sure the parking brake has released. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
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yellowblue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
yellowblue Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button in to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. This light on the instrument panel will flash, indicating that the hazard warning flashers are on. The hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed in regardless of the ignition key position.
yellowblue Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Please follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Pull out on the collar to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals won’t work since they are already flashing. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: D They contain acid that can burn you. D They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
yellowblue NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. The ACDelco FreedomR battery in your vehicle has a built-in hydrometer. Do not charge, test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow. Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1.
yellowblue 5. Start by removing the red positive (+) terminal cover. CAUTION: (Continued) Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the ACDelco FreedomR battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it on you.
yellowblue CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 8. Don’t let the other end of the positive cable touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. 9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery’s negative (-) terminal. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery.
yellowblue Don’t let the other end of the negative (-) cable touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (46 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move.
yellowblue Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. D Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. D Use only the correct hooks.
yellowblue Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Should an overheated engine condition exist and the message ENGINE OVERHEATED, STOP ENGINE is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a loss in power and engine performance. This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency; you may drive up to 50 miles (80 km).
yellowblue NOTICE: CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned.
yellowblue If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 2. Dial temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the windows, as necessary. 3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- OVERDRIVE ( ) or THIRD (3).
yellowblue CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. 5-12 A low coolant level should be indicated by a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center.
yellowblue NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOLR (silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.
yellowblue CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
yellowblue CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR coolant.
yellowblue 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 5-16 2. Then keep turning the cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.
yellowblue 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the base of the filler neck. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches about 2.5 inches (6.
yellowblue If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if 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: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
yellowblue Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 2. Set the parking brake firmly. 3. Turn off the engine.
yellowblue Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the cover. (See “Compact Spare Tire” in the Index for more information about the compact spare.) 5-20 Lift up the tire to remove it from the trunk.
yellowblue Turn the nut holding the jack and wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B).
yellowblue Removing the Wheel Cover There is a center wheel cover on the aluminum wheel. Using the flat end of the wheel wrench, gently pry the wheel cover off. Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don’t try to remove it with your hands. 5-22 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet.
yellowblue 2. Find the jacking location from the diagrams above and corresponding cutouts in the plastic molding. 3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits under the car.
yellowblue CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when 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 when it is supported only by a jack. 4. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire near you. 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise.
yellowblue CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. CAUTION: 8.
yellowblue 11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-26 Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
yellowblue NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 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. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare.
yellowblue The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly. Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
yellowblue Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
yellowblue If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow NOTICE: In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
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yellowblue Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. 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, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
yellowblue Service Doing Your Own Service Work Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can.
yellowblue CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. D Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. D Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt.
yellowblue That’s normal, and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Cadillac dealer for service. If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications.
yellowblue Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving.
yellowblue The fuel door release button is located to the left of the steering wheel next to the headlamp knob and on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The button only works in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) when the ignition key is in any position and the VALET lockout button is in the OFF position. An alternate fuel door release is located inside of the trunk on the driver’s side. Pull it to release the fuel door. 6-6 While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from the hook on the filler door.
yellowblue CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible.
yellowblue Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: D Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. D Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground.
yellowblue Hood Release Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever which is located under the front edge of the grille. Lift up on the release lever as you raise the hood.
yellowblue When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Battery B. Engine Coolant Fill Location C. Power Steering Fluid G. Transaxle Dipstick/Fluid Fill Location H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. Windshield Washer Fluid Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 6-10 D. Engine Oil Fill Location E. Engine Oil Dipstick Location F.
yellowblue Underhood Lamp Turn the parking lamps on to operate the underhood lamp. The underhood lamp will come on when the hood is opened. Engine Oil A CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when the engine oil is approximately 1 quart (1L) 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 an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
yellowblue Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. The oil fill cap is located behind the radiator on the passenger’s side of the engine. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove it.
yellowblue What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol. If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container.
yellowblue As shown in the chart, SAE 10W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it’s going to be colder than 60 F (16 C) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold, you should use SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. _ _ NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol.
yellowblue How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator What to Do with Used Oil After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE LEFT message by pressing the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button. Then press and hold the RESET NO (NO INFO RESET) button until the display shows 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE. This resets the oil life index. The percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any time by pressing the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button several times until the OIL LIFE LEFT message appears.
yellowblue Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located next to the windshield washer fluid reservoir on the driver’s side of the engine. Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the air cleaner filter: 1. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor from the base of the air cleaner. 2. With a screwdriver, loosen the air duct clamp, which is located at the mass airflow sensor end of the air duct. 3.
yellowblue 4. Unhook both air cleaner cover latches. One latch is located near the radiator hose (not shown) and the other latch is located next to the IAT sensor. 6. Take out the air cleaner filter and remove any loose debris that may be found laying in the air cleaner base. 5. Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly toward the front of the vehicle. Remove the cover. 7. Install a new air filter element. See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index.
yellowblue Follow these steps to reinstall the air cleaner assembly: 1. Slide the air cleaner lid into the slots in the front edge of the air cleaner base. 2. Pivot the air cleaner cover and the air duct assembly downward. Make sure that both latches are secure and fully engaged. 3. Reinstall the clean air duct over the mass airflow sensor. Make sure that the duct is secure around the entire outer edge of the sensor. 4. Tighten the air duct clamp.
yellowblue Automatic Transaxle Fluid How to Check When to Check and Change Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
yellowblue To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180_F to 200_F (82_C to 93_C). Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50_F (10_C). If it’s colder than 50_F (10_C), you may have to drive longer. Checking the Fluid Level D Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running.
yellowblue If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. Replace the air cleaner assembly.
yellowblue How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change indicator. A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle fluid needs to be changed or at each 100,000 miles (160 000 km) interval, whichever occurs first.
yellowblue Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOLR engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOLR extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
yellowblue What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOLR coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
yellowblue Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap -- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the full cold mark, which is 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) below the base of the fill neck. Use a flashlight as necessary to see into the tank.
yellowblue Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located next to the engine coolant surge tank on the passenger’s side of the engine. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
yellowblue How to Check Power Steering Fluid Adding Washer Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then 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. The CHECK WASHER FLUID message will be displayed on the Driver’s Information Center (DIC) when the fluid is low. The level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
yellowblue Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. Brakes Brake Fluid NOTICE: D When using concentrated washer fluid, D D D follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it’s very cold.
yellowblue There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all.
yellowblue What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule. NOTICE: D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
yellowblue Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident.
yellowblue Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in -- be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts.
yellowblue Bulb Replacement Headlamps For the proper type of replacement bulb, See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer’s service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 1. To access the headlamps, lift the cover as shown.
yellowblue 2. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. 3. Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating the locking clip. 4. Install the new bulb and socket to the wiring harness connector. Make sure that the harness is locked to the bulb socket.
yellowblue Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the “0” (zero) marks on their scales. 5. Reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the headlamp assembly. If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected.
yellowblue The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: D The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface. D If necessary, pads may be used on an uneven surface. D The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud attached to it. D The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done. D There should not be any cargo or loading of the vehicle, except it should have a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs.
yellowblue A. Horizontal Aiming Screw B. Vertical Aiming Screw C. Indicator D. Level Bubble 1. Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the indicator is lined up with zero. 2. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the level bubble is lined up with zero.
yellowblue Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. The turn signal lamps are located below the headlamps. To access, lift off the headlamp cover (see Step 1 under “Headlamps”). 3. Remove the turn signal lamp housing socket and replace the bulb. 2. Turn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.
yellowblue Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Lift the trim cover to remove. 2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing. 3. Replace the bulb. Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly.
yellowblue Rear Turn Signal Lamps and Taillamps 1. Loosen the upper TorxR screw, but don’t remove it. 2. Gently tilt the top portion of the lamp housing to access the bulb sockets. If you can’t access the lower bulb socket, remove the lamp housing completely. 6-40 3. Press the bulb socket housing lever and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it.
yellowblue Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information. It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index To replace the wiper blade assembly: 4.
yellowblue Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Cadillac Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot as shown and press down to release the wiper blade assembly. 3. Align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly and snap it into place to install. 6-42 Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
yellowblue CAUTION: (Continued) D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. D Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact -- such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. D Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
yellowblue Example: You’ll find maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire’s sidewall, in small letters, near the rim flange. It will read something like this: Maximum load 690 kg (1521 lbs.) @ 300 kPa (44 psi) Max. Press. For this example, you would set the inflation pressure for high-speed driving at 38 psi (265 kPa). NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless damage from road hazards.
yellowblue Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important.
yellowblue When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: D You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. D You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. D The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
yellowblue Uniform Tire Quality Grading CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It’s all right to drive with your compact spare, though. It was developed for use on your vehicle.
yellowblue Treadwear Temperature -- A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
yellowblue Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
yellowblue NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information. Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident.
yellowblue Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
yellowblue D Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a D Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned D If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. entire area immediately or it will set. Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. D Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once.
yellowblue Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.
yellowblue Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Finish Care The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.
yellowblue Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
yellowblue Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
yellowblue GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER 994954 1050172 1050173 1050174 1050214 1050427 SIZE 23 in. x 25 in. 16 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 32 oz. (0.946 L) 23 oz. (0.680 L) 1052918** 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1052925 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052929 1052930 12345721 12345725 12377964* 12377966* 12377984* 16 oz. (0.473 L) 8 oz. (0.237 L) 2.5 sq. ft. 12 oz. (0.354 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.
yellowblue Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the rear wall of the trunk on the passenger’s side. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
yellowblue Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses Add-On Electrical Equipment The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wipers will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to have it fixed. NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
yellowblue MaxiFuse (8-Way) 6-60 Usage BODY 1 Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) Fuse (DeVille Concours Only), Convenience Fuse, BATT Fuse, Antenna Fuse, Right and Left Position Lamp Relays (Export), Hazard/Position Lamp Cut-Out Relay (Export), Trunk and Fuel Door Release Solenoids and Relays, Door Lock/Unlock Relays, Damper Relay (DeVille Concours Only), Parking Lamp Relay, Right and Left Park Fuse BODY 2 Defog Relay, Pull-Down Fuse, Right and Left Heated Seat Fuse, Electronic Level Control (ELC) Fuse/Rel
yellowblue MaxiFuse (8-Way) BODY 3 Usage Controlled Power Relay, Controlled Power Back-Up Relay, Cluster Fuse, Passenger Zone Module (PZM) Fuse, Radio Fuse, Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB) Relay, Trunk and Fuel Door Release Relay, High Beam Relay, Comfort Fuse, AMP (Bose Only) Fuse INADVERT Inadvertent Power Relay, Interior Lamps Fuse, Cigarette Lighter-1 Fuse, Cigarette Lighter-2 Fuse, Courtesy Lamp Relay LAMPS Headlamps Fuse/Relay, High/Low Beam Control Relay, Fog Lamp Fuse (DeVille Concours Only), Hazar
yellowblue BATT 3 Steering Column Ignition Switch Power Distribution Block BATT 2 Steering Column Ignition Switch ACCESSORY Accessories Front Ignition-1 Relay, Oxygen Sensor 1 and 2 Fuse, Fuel Fuse, Cruise Fuse, Fuel Pump Relay HEAD LPS Headlamps HORN Horn FOG LPS Fog Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) HI/LO BEAM High and Low-Beam Headlamps MaxiFuse (6-Way) IGN 1 BATT 1 BRAKES COOL FNS 6-62 Usage Starter Relay and Solenoid, Park/Rev Fuse, Park Relay, Powertrain Control Module (PC
yellowblue Fuses and Circuit Breakers Underhood Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
yellowblue Fuse Usage INT LPS Trunk Lamp, Courtesy Lamps, Front Vanity Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Garage Door Opener, Courtesy Lamp Relay, Front Reading Lamps, Rear Vanity Lamps and Reading Lamps (DeVille Concours/d’Elegance Only) CIG LTR1 Front Cigarette Lighter, Rear Cigarette Lighter (DeVille Concours Only) CIG LTR 2 Right and Left Rear Cigarette Lighters L HDLP LO Left Low-Beam Headlamp R HDLP LO Right Low-Beam Headlamp Fuse Usage L HDLP HI Left High-Beam Headlamp DRL Daytime Running Lamps
yellowblue Fuse Usage Fuse Usage HDLPS Headlamp Relay, High/Low Beam Control Relay, Right and Left Low/High Beam Fuses IGN 0 (ENG) Powertrain Control Module (PCM) SPARE Not Used ABS Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System IGN-1 Rear Ignition-1 Relay, Fog Lamp Relay (DeVille Concours Only), Controlled Power Backup Relay, DRL Relay, Ignition Switch in Steering Column, Injectors, ECS Fuse, PCM Fuse, DIS Fuse, Injector Fuses WIPERS Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch A/C COMP AC Compress
yellowblue Fuse Usage Rear Compartment Fuse Block ECS Transaxle Shift Solenoids, Mass Airflow, Canister Purge, PCM, Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), Front Ignition-1 Relay This fuse block is located on the front wall of the trunk (behind the rear seat) on the driver’s side. Loosen the four trunk trim fasteners and pull the trim away from the fuse block to gain access.
yellowblue Fuse Usage Fuse Usage TURN Electronic Flasher, Turn/Hazard Switch COMFORT CONSOLE Rear Zone Blower, Right and Left Heated Seat Switches (Optional), Cellular Phone Handset (Optional) CD Player, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Controlled Power Relay, Air Control Module (ACM), PZM AMP Active Audio Amplifier (Optional) PZM Passenger Zone Module (PZM) RADIO/PHONE Radio Receiver, Phone, DAB Relay, Trunk Release Relay, Fuel Door Release Relay, High/Low Beam Relay CLUSTER Steering Wheel Cont
yellowblue Fuse Usage Fuse Usage PULL DOWN Trunk Pull-Down Motor RSS HDLP WASH Headlamp Washer Road Sensing Suspension (DeVille Concours Only) ANTENNA Power Mast Antenna RT PARK RSS Road Sensing Suspension Module (DeVille Concours Only), Damper Relay (DeVille Concours Only) CONVENC Trunk Release Relay, Trunk Release Solenoid, Fuel Door Release Relay, Fuel Filler Door Release Solenoid, Door Lock Relay, Left Front Door Motors, PZM, Door Unlock Relay Headlamp Switch, Right Turn/Stop/Tail Lamps
yellowblue Replacement Bulbs Application Number Headlamps, Composite Inner High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005 Outer Low Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006 Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157 NA Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) . . . 1156 Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2057 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
yellowblue Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb-ft (140 N·m) Capacities Transaxle (4T80-E) . . . . . . . . . . 15.0 quarts (14.2 L) Crankcase (Engine Oil with Filter Change) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 quarts (7.1 L) Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . 12.5 quarts (11.8 L) Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.0 gallons (75.7 L) R-134a Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg) NOTE: All capacities are approximate.
yellowblue Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.
yellowblue Customer Satisfaction Procedure STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager.
yellowblue When contacting Cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. STEP THREE -- Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle.
yellowblue Customer Assistance Offices Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Cadillac, the letter should be addressed to Cadillac’s Customer Assistance Center. United States Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O.
yellowblue GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Roadside Service This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). This program can also provide you with free resource information, such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers.
yellowblue Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. Cadillac Roadside Servicer can be reached by dialing 1-800-882-1112, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This service is provided at no charge for any warranty-covered situation and for a nominal charge if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty. Roadside Service is available only in the United States and Canada.
yellowblue D Trip Interruption -- If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car. Roadside Service Availability Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an advisor is available to assist you over the phone. A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your location within a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating Cadillac dealership.
yellowblue Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Cadillac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealerships are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Cadillac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options.
yellowblue Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information When your vehicle is unavailable due to warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $35.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements.
yellowblue General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion.
yellowblue REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
yellowblue 1999 CADILLAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.
yellowblue ORDER TOLL FREE Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied against the original order.
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yellowblue Section 8 Index A BS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Adapter Kits, CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32 Adding Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle . . . . . . 6-3 Aiming Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellowblue Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Not Charging Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-82 Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46, 2-48 Voltage High Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-83 Voltage Low Message .
yellowblue Checking Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . .
yellowblue Customer Assistance For Text Telephone Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 CVRSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-95 D amage, Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellowblue Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Coolant Hot, Idle Engine Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-85 Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellowblue Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Data Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78 Door Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Filling a Portable Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Filling Your Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellowblue Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 Cleaning the Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Clusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64, 2-65 Intensity/Brightness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Jack, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellowblue Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Low-Refrigerant A/C Off Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-86 Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 1-3 Lumbar, Massaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 agnasteerR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 Maintenance, Underbody . . . . .
yellowblue Parking At Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Brake Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 With a Trailer on Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellowblue Replacement Bulbs (Part Numbers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69 Normal Maintenance Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Replacing Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10, 7-11 Restraints Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellowblue Bulletins, Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11, 7-12 Charging Sys Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87 Electrical Sys Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87 Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73 Fuel System Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87 Idle Control Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87 Manuals, Ordering . . . . . . . . .
yellowblue T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Taillamps, Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Tape Player Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Tapes, Playing Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16, 3-19, 3-28 Telephone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3, 3-6 Theft . . . . . . .
yellowblue Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Wiring Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Trans Fluid Reset Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-89 Trans Hot Idle Eng Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellowblue W arning Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
