Cadillac 1999 DeVille Owner's Manual

Summary of 1999 DeVille

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    Yellow blue i 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 c...

  • Page 2: French Language Manual:

    Yellow blue ii general motors, gm and the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath and the name deville are registered trademarks of general motors corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after t...

  • Page 3: How to Use This Manual

    Yellow blue iii 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 ...

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    Yellow blue iv 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, an...

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    Yellow blue v for example, these symbols are used on an original battery: caution possible injury protect eyes by shielding caustic battery acid could cause burns avoid sparks or flames spark or flame could explode battery these symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Yellow blue vi ✍ notes.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    1- yellow blue 1-1 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. 1 - 2 seats and seat controls 1 - 6 safety belts: th...

  • Page 8: Seats and Seat Controls

    Yellow blue 1-2 seats and seat controls 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. Power seats the power seat controls, located on the front doors, move and adju...

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    Yellow blue 1-3 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 informat...

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    Yellow blue 1-4 heated front seat (option) 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 set...

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    Yellow blue 1-5 but don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Caution: 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 becaus...

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    Yellow blue 1-6 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 t...

  • Page 13: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-7 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 safe...

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    Yellow blue 1-8 why safety belts work when you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it..

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    Yellow blue 1-9 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 ....

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    Yellow blue 1-10 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..

  • Page 17: About Safety Belts

    Yellow blue 1-11 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 dow...

  • Page 18: Driver Position

    Yellow blue 1-12 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...

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    Yellow blue 1-13 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 la...

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    Yellow blue 1-14 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 bott...

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    Yellow blue 1-15 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, t...

  • Page 22: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-16 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 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 f...

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    Yellow blue 1-17 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong place. 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 c...

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    Yellow blue 1-18 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 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 cha...

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    Yellow blue 1-19 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. 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 d...

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    Yellow blue 1-20 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. Safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts wo...

  • Page 27: (Sir) Systems

    Yellow blue 1-21 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. Right front passenger posi...

  • Page 28: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-22 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 fronta...

  • Page 29: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-23 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 y...

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    Yellow blue 1-24 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. The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side..

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    Yellow blue 1-25 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 pa...

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    Yellow blue 1-26 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 ...

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    Yellow blue 1-27 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 suppl...

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    Yellow blue 1-28 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 ma...

  • Page 35: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-29 servicing your air bag-equipped vehicle 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 system...

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    Yellow blue 1-30 lap belt if your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center positions. 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. To...

  • Page 37: Rear Seat Passengers

    Yellow blue 1-31 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 ve...

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    Yellow blue 1-32 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...

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    Yellow blue 1-33 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. This could c...

  • Page 40: Children

    Yellow blue 1-34 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...

  • Page 41: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-35 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 th...

  • Page 42: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-36 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. For example, in a crash caution: (continued) caution: (continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg...

  • Page 43: Child Restraints

    Yellow blue 1-37 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 chi...

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    Yellow blue 1-38 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 ...

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    Yellow blue 1-39 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 fo...

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    Yellow blue 1-40 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 u...

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    Yellow blue 1-41 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 restra...

  • Page 48: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-42 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 bett...

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    Yellow blue 1-43 securing a child restraint in a rear outside seat position 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...

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    Yellow blue 1-44 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 restr...

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    Yellow blue 1-45 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 ...

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    Yellow blue 1-46 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. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the re...

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    Yellow blue 1-47 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 ...

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    Yellow blue 1-48 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 c...

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    Yellow blue 1-49 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 tighte...

  • Page 56: Larger Children

    Yellow blue 1-50 larger children children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statisti...

  • Page 57: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-51 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. Q: what if a child is wearing a lap - ...

  • Page 58: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-52 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 ...

  • Page 59: Safety Belt Extender

    Yellow blue 1-53 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...

  • Page 60: Notes

    Yellow blue 1-54 ✍ notes.

  • Page 61: Section 2

    2- yellow blue 2-1 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 -- a...

  • Page 62: Keys

    Yellow blue 2-2 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...

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    Yellow blue 2-3 ignition key door/locks key the square key is for the ignition only. It has a resistor pellet which is part of the vehicle’s pass - key r ii system. The oval key is for the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the plug from the door key. The ...

  • Page 64: Door Locks

    Yellow blue 2-4 door locks 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. This ...

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    Yellow blue 2-5 central door unlocking system 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...

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    Yellow blue 2-6 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. To use this lock: 1. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the engaged position. 2. Close the door. 3. Do t...

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    Yellow blue 2-7 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 ...

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    Yellow blue 2-8 operation 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 with...

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    Yellow blue 2-9 1. Use the round end of the door key or a coin to pry open the transmitter. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil (or similar object) to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Replace the battery. Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover ...

  • Page 70: Trunk

    Yellow blue 2-10 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 tr...

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    Yellow blue 2-11 trunk lock release 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...

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    Yellow blue 2-12 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 sys...

  • Page 73: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-13 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. K...

  • Page 74: Theft

    Yellow blue 2-14 theft 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. Key in the ignition if you leave your vehicle wi...

  • Page 75: Theft

    Yellow blue 2-15 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 d...

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    Yellow blue 2-16 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 ...

  • Page 77: Pass

    Yellow blue 2-17 pass - key r 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 veh...

  • Page 78: New Vehicle “Break

    Yellow blue 2-18 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 a...

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    Yellow blue 2-19 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 ste...

  • Page 80: Starting Your Engine

    Yellow blue 2-20 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, ...

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    Yellow blue 2-21 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 s...

  • Page 82: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-22 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, ground...

  • Page 83: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-23 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 park (p): this position locks the front w...

  • Page 84: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-24 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), e...

  • Page 85: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-25 overdrive ( b): 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 s...

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    Yellow blue 2-26 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 ...

  • Page 87: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-27 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, ...

  • Page 88: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-28 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 t...

  • Page 89

    Yellow blue 2-29 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 pull the lever toward you. D move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. With your right foot still holding the brak...

  • Page 90: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-30 console shift lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into park (p) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal dow...

  • Page 91: Shifting Out of Park (P)

    Yellow blue 2-31 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.”...

  • Page 92: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-32 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 shi...

  • Page 93: Engine Exhaust

    Yellow blue 2-33 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 undernea...

  • Page 94: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-34 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. 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 mo...

  • Page 95: Horn

    Yellow blue 2-35 express - down window 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 forwa...

  • Page 96

    Yellow blue 2-36 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 th...

  • Page 97

    Yellow blue 2-37 d if the headlamps are on low beam, they will shift to high beam and stay there. Pull the lever toward you to return to low beam. D if the headlamps are on high beam, they will switch to low beam. To return to high beam, pull the lever toward you. Windshield wipers wiper: turn the b...

  • Page 98: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-38 the rainsense system can be activated by turning the wiper stalk to one of the five sensitivity levels within the auto delay area. The auto delay position closest to off is the lowest sensitivity setting. This allows more water to collect on the windshield between wipes. Turning the...

  • Page 99: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-39 windshield washer 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 spr...

  • Page 100: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-40 caution: d cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. D cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless whe...

  • Page 101

    Yellow blue 2-41 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 aga...

  • Page 102: Exterior Lamps

    Yellow blue 2-42 using cruise control on hills how well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or ...

  • Page 103

    Yellow blue 2-43 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 headl...

  • Page 104

    Yellow blue 2-44 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 ...

  • Page 105

    Yellow blue 2-45 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 sentinel r this control is next to the headlamp knob. It automatically switches the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it i...

  • Page 106: Interior Lamps

    Yellow blue 2-46 light sensor the light sensor for the drl and the twilight sentinel is located in the center of the front defogger grille. If you cover the sensor, it will read “dark” and the lamps will come on. Exterior lighting battery saver if the manual parking lamp control has been left on, th...

  • Page 107

    Yellow blue 2-47 courtesy lamps (deville only) 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. Illuminated entry the illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy lamps and the backlightin...

  • Page 108

    Yellow blue 2-48 map lamps these lamps are located in the front overhead panel. Press the button to turn them on. Press it again to turn them off. Inadvertent power battery saver this feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove bo...

  • Page 109: Mirrors

    Yellow blue 2-49 mirrors electrochromic day/night rearview mirror with compass 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. The mirror also includes an eight - p...

  • Page 110

    Yellow blue 2-50 compass operation press compass once to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading. If, after two seconds, the d...

  • Page 111

    Yellow blue 2-51 4. Press the compass button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a “c” in the direction display within a few seconds. (this is the automatic calibration mode -- you’ll need to drive in...

  • Page 112: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-52 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 t...

  • Page 113: Storage Compartments

    Yellow blue 2-53 storage compartments glove box 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’eleganc...

  • Page 114: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-54 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.) convenien...

  • Page 115: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-55 rear ashtray to use the rear ashtray, lift the lid. 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. You may also have a lighter located at the rear seat air outlet. Note: p...

  • Page 116: Cellular Telephone (Option)

    Yellow blue 2-56 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 operat...

  • Page 117: Sunroof (Option)

    Yellow blue 2-57 sunroof (option) the control switch only works when the ignition is on or when the retained accessory power (rap) is active. 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 ...

  • Page 118

    Yellow blue 2-58 universal transmitter (option) this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cau...

  • Page 119

    Yellow blue 2-59 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 ...

  • Page 120

    Yellow blue 2-60 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 m...

  • Page 121

    Yellow blue 2-61 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 univer...

  • Page 122: The Instrument Panel

    Yellow blue 2-62 the instrument panel -- your information system.

  • Page 123

    Yellow blue 2-63 the main components of the instrument panel are: a. Air outlets b. Turn signal/multifunction lever c. Driver information center control buttons d. Cluster e. Steering column shift lever (deville and deville d’elegance only) f. Electronic climate controls g. Radio h. Lamp controls i....

  • Page 124

    Yellow blue 2-64 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 ...

  • Page 125

    Yellow blue 2-65 analog cluster (deville concours only) united states version shown, canada similar.

  • Page 126

    Yellow blue 2-66 speedometer and odometer 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 happ...

  • Page 127: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-67 tachometer (analog cluster only) this gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur. Engine speed limiter this feature prevents the engine from operating at too many r...

  • Page 128

    Yellow blue 2-68 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 p...

  • Page 129

    Yellow blue 2-69 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 ge...

  • Page 130: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-70 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...

  • Page 131

    Yellow blue 2-71 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 ...

  • Page 132

    Yellow blue 2-72 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 pro...

  • Page 133

    Yellow blue 2-73 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...

  • Page 134: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-74 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. Notice: ...

  • Page 135

    Yellow blue 2-75 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 th...

  • Page 136: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-76 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 f...

  • Page 137

    Yellow blue 2-77 fuel gage digital cluster analog cluster the fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the ignition is in run. 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...

  • Page 138

    Yellow blue 2-78 fuel data panel digital cluster for vehicles equipped with an analog cluster (not shown), fuel data can be obtained by pressing the skip info button. See “analog control buttons” in the index. The fuel data panel tells you all you need to know about the fuel economy and how far you ...

  • Page 139

    Yellow blue 2-79 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) d...

  • Page 140

    Yellow blue 2-80 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 ...

  • Page 141

    Yellow blue 2-81 analog control buttons (deville concours only) 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. If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer will return ...

  • Page 142

    Yellow blue 2-82 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 ...

  • Page 143

    Yellow blue 2-83 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...

  • Page 144

    Yellow blue 2-84 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...

  • Page 145

    Yellow blue 2-85 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 eng...

  • Page 146

    Yellow blue 2-86 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 conditionin...

  • Page 147

    Yellow blue 2-87 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: ther...

  • Page 148

    Yellow blue 2-88 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 ...

  • Page 149

    Yellow blue 2-89 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 th...

  • Page 150: Memory And Personalization

    Yellow blue 2-90 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 personalizat...

  • Page 151

    Yellow blue 2-91 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 wh...

  • Page 152

    Yellow blue 2-92 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 mad...

  • Page 153

    Yellow blue 2-93 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. Rem...

  • Page 154

    Yellow blue 2-94 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. Stora...

  • Page 155: Trip Computer

    Yellow blue 2-95 trip computer 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 control...

  • Page 156

    Yellow blue 2-96 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 yo...

  • Page 157: Section 3

    3- yellow blue 3-1 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. 3 - 2 comfort controls 3 - 2 digital cluster clima...

  • Page 158: Comfort Controls

    Yellow blue 3-2 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. With the ecc system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has ...

  • Page 159

    Yellow blue 3-3 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 passenge...

  • Page 160

    Yellow blue 3-4 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 ...

  • Page 161

    Yellow blue 3-5 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...

  • Page 162

    Yellow blue 3-6 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 temperatu...

  • Page 163

    Yellow blue 3-7 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 ...

  • Page 164

    Yellow blue 3-8 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 tur...

  • Page 165

    Yellow blue 3-9 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. Ac: press this button to turn the air condi...

  • Page 166

    Yellow blue 3-10 air conditioning 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 au...

  • Page 167: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-11 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 ...

  • Page 168

    Yellow blue 3-12 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 o...

  • Page 169

    Yellow blue 3-13 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...

  • Page 170: Audio Systems

    Yellow blue 3-14 audio systems your cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure...

  • Page 171

    Yellow blue 3-15 finding a station band: press this button to select am, fm1 or fm2. 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 ...

  • Page 172

    Yellow blue 3-16 setting the tone bass: press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass. Treb: press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble. If a station is weak or ...

  • Page 173

    Yellow blue 3-17 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: p...

  • Page 174

    Yellow blue 3-18 am-fm stereo with cassette tape and compact disc player (if equipped) playing the radio pwr/vol: press this knob lightly to turn the system on. Press the knob again to turn the system off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. Hr o...

  • Page 175

    Yellow blue 3-19 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 numbe...

  • Page 176

    Yellow blue 3-20 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, ...

  • Page 177

    Yellow blue 3-21 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 th...

  • Page 178

    Yellow blue 3-22 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. Tune - seek: when this button is pressed, it has two p...

  • Page 179

    Yellow blue 3-23 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, i...

  • Page 180

    Yellow blue 3-24 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 ...

  • Page 181

    Yellow blue 3-25 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. Ea...

  • Page 182

    Yellow blue 3-26 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...

  • Page 183

    Yellow blue 3-27 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...

  • Page 184

    Yellow blue 3-28 using dsp mode 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 ...

  • Page 185

    Yellow blue 3-29 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...

  • Page 186

    Yellow blue 3-30 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 corp...

  • Page 187

    Yellow blue 3-31 radio data systems (rds) program type (pty) selections pty list description adlt hit adult hits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any any . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classicl classical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 188: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-32 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 ...

  • Page 189

    Yellow blue 3-33 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 y...

  • Page 190

    Yellow blue 3-34 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 tr...

  • Page 191

    Yellow blue 3-35 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 ...

  • Page 192

    Yellow blue 3-36 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 veh...

  • Page 193

    Yellow blue 3-37 theft-deterrent feature theftlock r 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 r...

  • Page 194

    Yellow blue 3-38 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 ign...

  • Page 195: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-39 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 veh...

  • Page 196

    Yellow blue 3-40 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 ca...

  • Page 197: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-41 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 ove...

  • Page 198: Notes

    Yellow blue 3-42 ✍ notes.

  • Page 199: Section 4

    4- yellow blue 4-1 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. 4 - 2 defensive driving 4 - 3 drunken driving 4 - 6 control of a vehicle 4 - 6 braki...

  • Page 200: Defensive Driving

    Yellow blue 4-2 defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: buckle up. (see “safety belts” in the index.) defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” on city streets, rural roads ...

  • Page 201: Drunken Driving

    Yellow blue 4-3 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 judgment d muscular co...

  • Page 202

    Yellow blue 4-4 it’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s bac would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower...

  • Page 203: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-5 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 per...

  • Page 204: Control of A Vehicle

    Yellow blue 4-6 control of a vehicle 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. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice,...

  • Page 205

    Yellow blue 4-7 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 he...

  • Page 206

    Yellow blue 4-8 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. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the compu...

  • Page 207

    Yellow blue 4-9 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 enou...

  • Page 208: Steering

    Yellow blue 4-10 to turn the system off, press the trac off button located inside the glove box. The traction off message will display on the driver information center. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the traction off message will display -- but the system won’t turn ...

  • Page 209

    Yellow blue 4-11 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. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly...

  • Page 210: Off

    Yellow blue 4-12 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 a...

  • Page 211: Passing

    Yellow blue 4-13 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 i...

  • Page 212: Loss of Control

    Yellow blue 4-14 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 ...

  • Page 213: Driving At Night

    Yellow blue 4-15 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. If you have stabilitrak r , you may ...

  • Page 214

    Yellow blue 4-16 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 roa...

  • Page 215

    Yellow blue 4-17 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....

  • Page 216: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-18 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. Caution: wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as wel...

  • Page 217: Notice:

    Yellow blue 4-19 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. Hydropl...

  • Page 218: City Driving

    Yellow blue 4-20 city driving one of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: d know the best way to get to where...

  • Page 219: Freeway Driving

    Yellow blue 4-21 freeway driving mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at...

  • Page 220

    Yellow blue 4-22 the exit speed is usually posted. 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. Before leaving on a long trip make sure you’re ready. Tr...

  • Page 221: Highway Hypnosis

    Yellow blue 4-23 highway hypnosis 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 tir...

  • Page 222: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-24 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 wo...

  • Page 223: Winter Driving

    Yellow blue 4-25 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, ...

  • Page 224

    Yellow blue 4-26 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 v...

  • Page 225

    Yellow blue 4-27 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. D allow greater following ...

  • Page 226: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-28 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 aroun...

  • Page 227: Notice:

    Yellow blue 4-29 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...

  • Page 228: Loading Your Vehicle

    Yellow blue 4-30 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 im...

  • Page 229: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-31 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 ...

  • Page 230: Towing A Trailer

    Yellow blue 4-32 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 al...

  • Page 231

    Yellow blue 4-33 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 ...

  • Page 232

    Yellow blue 4-34 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...

  • Page 233

    Yellow blue 4-35 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). After you’ve loaded you...

  • Page 234

    Yellow blue 4-36 safety chains 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 h...

  • Page 235: Notice:

    Yellow blue 4-37 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...

  • Page 236: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-38 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 lam...

  • Page 237

    Yellow blue 4-39 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...

  • Page 238: Notes

    Yellow blue 4-40 ✍ notes.

  • Page 239: Section 5

    5- yellow blue 5-1 section 5 problems on the road here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 hazard warning flashers 5 - 3 other warning devices 5 - 3 jump starting 5 - 8 towing your vehicle 5 - 8 engine overheating 5 - 11 cooling system 5 - 18 if a tire goes f...

  • Page 240: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Yellow blue 5-2 hazard warning flashers 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. Press the button in to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This light on the in...

  • Page 241: Other Warning Devices

    Yellow blue 5-3 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. Other warning devices if you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind you...

  • Page 242: Notice:

    Yellow blue 5-4 notice: ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. The acdelco freedom r 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...

  • Page 243: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-5 5. Start by removing the red positive (+) terminal cover. Caution: using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Caution: (continued) caution: (continued) be sure t...

  • Page 244: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-6 caution: fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 8. Don’t let the other end of the positive cabl...

  • Page 245

    Yellow blue 5-7 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. 10. Attach the cable at least ...

  • Page 246: Towing Your Vehicle

    Yellow blue 5-8 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 ...

  • Page 247: Notice:

    Yellow blue 5-9 overheated engine protection operating mode 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 lo...

  • Page 248: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-10 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 coolan...

  • Page 249: Cooling System

    Yellow blue 5-11 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. 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); otherwi...

  • Page 250: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-12 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 c...

  • Page 251: Notice:

    Yellow blue 5-13 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 - cool r (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than...

  • Page 252: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-14 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 ...

  • Page 253: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-15 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 mixtu...

  • Page 254

    Yellow blue 5-16 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 pres...

  • Page 255

    Yellow blue 5-17 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, ...

  • Page 256: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Yellow blue 5-18 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. If the check coolant level message does not appear on the driver information center, coolant is at the proper fill level. If a check coolant level me...

  • Page 257: Changing A Flat Tire

    Yellow blue 5-19 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 cou...

  • Page 258

    Yellow blue 5-20 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 fo...

  • Page 259

    Yellow blue 5-21 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)..

  • Page 260

    Yellow blue 5-22 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. Removing the flat tire and installing t...

  • Page 261

    Yellow blue 5-23 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..

  • Page 262: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-24 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. Caution: raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage th...

  • Page 263: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-25 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. I...

  • Page 264: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-26 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Caution: incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off....

  • Page 265: Notice:

    Yellow blue 5-27 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 fi...

  • Page 266: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-28 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. The compact spare is for temp...

  • Page 267: Compact Spare Tire

    Yellow blue 5-29 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 possib...

  • Page 268: Ice Or Snow

    Yellow blue 5-30 if you’re stuck: in sand, mud, ice or snow 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. Caution: if y...

  • Page 269: Notes

    Yellow blue 5-31 ✍ notes.

  • Page 270: Notes

    Yellow blue 5-32 ✍ notes.

  • Page 271: Section 6

    6- yellow blue 6-1 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, ...

  • Page 272: Service

    Yellow blue 6-2 service 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. We hope you’ll want to keep your gm vehicle all gm. Genuine gm parts ...

  • Page 273: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-3 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 ...

  • Page 274: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-4 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. If your vehicle is certified to meet california emission standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to...

  • Page 275: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Yellow blue 6-5 fuels in foreign countries if you plan on driving in another country outside the united states or canada, the proper fuel may be hard to 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 would...

  • Page 276

    Yellow blue 6-6 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 positi...

  • Page 277: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-7 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...

  • Page 278: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-8 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...

  • Page 279

    Yellow blue 6-9 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 lev...

  • Page 280

    Yellow blue 6-10 when you open the hood, you’ll see: a. Battery b. Engine coolant fill location c. Power steering fluid d. Engine oil fill location e. Engine oil dipstick location f. Brake master cylinder g. Transaxle dipstick/fluid fill location h. Engine air cleaner/filter i. Windshield washer flu...

  • Page 281: Engine Oil

    Yellow blue 6-11 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 le...

  • Page 282: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-12 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. When to add engine oil if the oil is at or below the add line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart...

  • Page 283

    Yellow blue 6-13 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. I...

  • Page 284: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-14 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 thicknes...

  • Page 285

    Yellow blue 6-15 how to reset the oil life indicator 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 i...

  • Page 286: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Yellow blue 6-16 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...

  • Page 287

    Yellow blue 6-17 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. 5. Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly toward the front of the vehicle. Remove the cover. 6. Take out the air cleaner filt...

  • Page 288: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-18 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 ...

  • Page 289: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Yellow blue 6-19 automatic transaxle fluid when to check and change a good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: d in...

  • Page 290

    Yellow blue 6-20 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). 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 dr...

  • Page 291: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-21 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. How to add fluid refer to the maintenance sc...

  • Page 292: Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    Yellow blue 6-22 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...

  • Page 293: Engine Coolant

    Yellow blue 6-23 engine coolant the cooling system in your vehicle is filled with dex - cool r 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 - cool r extended life coolant. The following expla...

  • Page 294: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-24 what to use use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half dex - cool r 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...

  • Page 295: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-25 checking coolant the surge tank is located next to the engine block on the passenger’s side of the engine. The cooling system is under a lot of pressure when it is hot. If the check coolant level message appears on the driver information center (dic), you will need to add coolant. C...

  • Page 296: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-26 adding coolant if you need more coolant, add the proper dex - cool r coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. Caution: 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 h...

  • Page 297: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Yellow blue 6-27 how to check power steering 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 th...

  • Page 298: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-28 open the cap labeled washer fluid only. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. Notice: d when using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. D don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and ...

  • Page 299: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-29 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 leaki...

  • Page 300: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-30 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. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing ...

  • Page 301: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-31 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...

  • Page 302: Battery

    Yellow blue 6-32 replacing brake system parts 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 y...

  • Page 303: Bulb Replacement

    Yellow blue 6-33 bulb replacement 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...

  • Page 304

    Yellow blue 6-34 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 ...

  • Page 305: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-35 5. Reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the headlamp assembly. 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 thoug...

  • Page 306

    Yellow blue 6-36 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 ...

  • Page 307

    Yellow blue 6-37 a. Horizontal aiming screw c. Indicator 1. Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the indicator is lined up with zero. B. Vertical aiming screw d. Level bubble 2. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the level bubble is lined up with zero..

  • Page 308

    Yellow blue 6-38 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”). 2. Turn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. 3. Remove the turn signal lamp housing socket and...

  • Page 309

    Yellow blue 6-39 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..

  • Page 310

    Yellow blue 6-40 rear turn signal lamps and taillamps 1. Loosen the upper torx r 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. 3. Press the bulb socket housing ...

  • Page 311: Windshield Wiper

    Yellow blue 6-41 4. Replace the bulb by pressing and turning it counterclockwise. 5. Once you have installed the new bulb and socket into the lamp housing, insert the tab on the lower portion of the lamp housing first, then gently fit the rest of the housing in place. Windshield wiper blade replacem...

  • Page 312: Tires

    Yellow blue 6-42 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. Tires your new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire ma...

  • Page 313

    Yellow blue 6-43 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...

  • Page 314: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-44 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 ...

  • Page 315: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-45 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 “w...

  • Page 316

    Yellow blue 6-46 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 t...

  • Page 317: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-47 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. ...

  • Page 318

    Yellow blue 6-48 treadwear 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 g...

  • Page 319: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-49 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 yo...

  • Page 320: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-50 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 inf...

  • Page 321: Appearance Care

    Yellow blue 6-51 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 ...

  • Page 322

    Yellow blue 6-52 d use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. D if a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Cleaning vinyl use warm water and a clean cloth. D rub with a clean, d...

  • Page 323: Care of Safety Belts

    Yellow blue 6-53 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 gl...

  • Page 324: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-54 cleaning the outside of your vehicle the paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing your vehicle the best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash ...

  • Page 325: Cleaning Aluminum Or

    Yellow blue 6-55 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 (...

  • Page 326: Finish Damage

    Yellow blue 6-56 finish damage 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. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or othe...

  • Page 327

    Yellow blue 6-57 gm vehicle care/appearance materials part number size description usage 994954 23 in. X 25 in. Polishing cloth – wax treated exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 l) tar and road oil remover removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 l) chrome cleaner and polis...

  • Page 328

    Yellow blue 6-58 vehicle identification number (vin) 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. The vin also appears on the vehicl...

  • Page 329: Electrical System

    Yellow blue 6-59 electrical system add-on electrical equipment 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. Some add - on electrical equipment can ...

  • Page 330

    Yellow blue 6-60 maxifuse (8 - way) 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 ...

  • Page 331

    Yellow blue 6-61 maxifuse (8 - way) usage body 3 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 in...

  • Page 332

    Yellow blue 6-62 maxifuse (6 - way) usage batt 3 steering column ignition switch batt 2 steering column ignition switch ign 1 front ignition - 1 relay, oxygen sensor 1 and 2 fuse, fuel fuse, cruise fuse, fuel pump relay batt 1 starter relay and solenoid, park/rev fuse, park relay, powertrain control...

  • Page 333

    Yellow blue 6-63 fuses and circuit breakers 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 ...

  • Page 334

    Yellow blue 6-64 fuse usage drl daytime running lamps (drl) cnr lps cornering lamp switch, right and left cornering lamps, right and left position lamp relays (export) fuse usage int lps trunk lamp, courtesy lamps, front vanity lamps, glove box lamp, garage door opener, courtesy lamp relay, front re...

  • Page 335

    Yellow blue 6-65 fuse usage hdlps headlamp relay, high/low beam control relay, right and left low/high beam fuses hazard electronic flasher module, turn/hazard switch, right and left front turn lamps, right and left rear turn lamps, right and left repeater lamps (export), cluster stop stoplamp switc...

  • Page 336

    Yellow blue 6-66 fuse usage ecs transaxle shift solenoids, mass airflow, canister purge, pcm, linear exhaust gas recirculation (egr), front ignition - 1 relay pcm (ign) powertrain control module (pcm) dis electronic ignition control module cruise stepper motor cruise control, power steering pressure...

  • Page 337

    Yellow blue 6-67 fuse usage turn electronic flasher, turn/hazard switch console rear zone blower, right and left heated seat switches (optional), cellular phone handset (optional) spare not used spare not used rss road sensing suspension (rss) (deville concours only) ign 0 - body prndl indicator (de...

  • Page 338

    Yellow blue 6-68 fuse usage pull down trunk pull - down motor hdlp wash headlamp washer antenna power mast antenna 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 fille...

  • Page 339: Replacement Bulbs

    Yellow blue 6-69 replacement bulbs application number headlamps, composite inner high beam 9005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outer low beam 9006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front turn signal 3157 na . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center high - mounted st...

  • Page 340: Normal Maintenance

    Yellow blue 6-70 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 gallon...

  • Page 341: Section 7

    7- yellow blue 7-1 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. 7 - 2 customer satisfaction procedure 7 - 3 customer assistance for...

  • Page 342

    Yellow blue 7-2 customer satisfaction procedure your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite ...

  • Page 343: Customer Assistance For Text

    Yellow blue 7-3 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 satisf...

  • Page 344: Customer Assistance Offices

    Yellow blue 7-4 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 m...

  • Page 345: With Disabilities

    Yellow blue 7-5 gm mobility program for persons with disabilities 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 c...

  • Page 346

    Yellow blue 7-6 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 service r can be reached by dialing 1 - 800 - 882 - 1112, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This service i...

  • Page 347

    Yellow blue 7-7 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 un...

  • Page 348: Courtesy Transportation

    Yellow blue 7-8 courtesy transportation 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. The courtes...

  • Page 349

    Yellow blue 7-9 courtesy rental vehicle 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 re...

  • Page 350: Warranty Information

    Yellow blue 7-10 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. General motors and participating dealer...

  • Page 351: Reporting Safety Defects

    Yellow blue 7-11 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 ...

  • Page 352

    Yellow blue 7-12 current publications for 1999 cadillac service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Retail sell price: $90.00 transmission, transaxle, transfer case unit repair manual t...

  • Page 353: (      )

    Yellow blue 7-13 publication form number 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 ...

  • Page 354: Notes

    Yellow blue 7-14 ✍ notes.

  • Page 355: Section 8

    8- yellow blue 8-1 section 8 index a bs 4 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adapter kits, cds 3 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding engine oil 6 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ad...

  • Page 356

    Yellow blue 8-2 b attery 6 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jump starting 5 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not charging message 2 - 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement, remote keyless ...

  • Page 357

    Yellow blue 8-3 checking engine oil 6 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking things under the hood 6 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking your restraint systems 1 - 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chemical paint spotting 6 - 56 . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 358

    Yellow blue 8-4 customer assistance for text telephone users 7 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information 7 - 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offices 7 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer sa...

  • Page 359

    Yellow blue 8-5 engine 6 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air cleaner/filter 6 - 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant 6 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant heater 2 - ...

  • Page 360

    Yellow blue 8-6 fuel 6 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada 6 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data panel 2 - 78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door release 6...

  • Page 361

    Yellow blue 8-7 instrument panel 2 - 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the top 6 - 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clusters 2 - 64, 2 - 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intensity/brightness control 2...

  • Page 362

    Yellow blue 8-8 loss of control 4 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low - refrigerant a/c off message 2 - 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lumbar controls 1 - 2, 1 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lumbar, massaging 1 - 3 . . . . . . ....

  • Page 363

    Yellow blue 8-9 parking at night 2 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake 2 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake indicator light 2 - 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lots 2 - 14 . . . ...

  • Page 364

    Yellow blue 8-10 replacement bulbs (part numbers) 6 - 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal maintenance parts 6 - 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel 6 - 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing safety belts 1 -...

  • Page 365

    Yellow blue 8-11 bulletins, ordering 7 - 11, 7 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging sys message 2 - 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical sys message 2 - 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine soon light 2 - 73 . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 366

    Yellow blue 8-12 t achometer 2 - 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taillamps, bulb replacement 6 - 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tape player care 3 - 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tapes, playing cassettes 3 - 16, ...

  • Page 367

    Yellow blue 8-13 towing 4 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn signals 4 - 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weight 4 - 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wiring harness 4 - 36...

  • Page 368

    Yellow blue 8-14 w arning devices 5 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warning lights, gages and indicators 2 - 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty information 7 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing your vehicle 6 - 54 . . . . . . ...