Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit DeVille (1999) du fabricant Cadillac
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yellow blue i The 1999 Cadillac DeV ille 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 Contr ols This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
yellow blue ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & W reath and the name DEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.
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 explain things quickly .
yellow blue iv V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty , and it could be costly .
yellow blue v For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR .
yellow blue vi ✍ NOTES.
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 . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
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 adjust the angle of the front seats.
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.
yellow blue 1-4 Heated Fr ont Seat (Option) The control is located on the outboard side of each front seat. Move the SEA T HEA T 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.
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 r eclined like this.
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.
yellow blue 1-7 CAUTION: It is extremely danger ous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas ar e more likely to be seriously injur ed or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
yellow blue 1-8 Why Safety Belts W ork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’ s just a seat on wheels.
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 .
yellow blue 1-10 or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense.
yellow blue 1-1 1 Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
yellow blue 1-12 How to W ear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.
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.
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. T o move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Y ou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle.
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 . Y ou 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.
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: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury .
yellow blue 1-17 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou 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 ther e, not at the pelvic bones.
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: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury .
yellow blue 1-19 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.
yellow blue 1-20 T o 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.
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 .
yellow blue 1-22 CAUTION: (Continued) Next Generation frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger ar e designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something. They ar en’t designed to inflate at all in rollover , rear , side or low - speed frontal crashes.
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 young children and infants.
yellow blue 1-24 How the Air Bag Systems W ork Where ar e 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.
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.
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 level.
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.
yellow blue 1-28 Y our 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). Y ou can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by using the door lock and interior lamp controls.
yellow blue 1-29 Servicing Y our Air Bag-Equipped V ehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Y our dealer and the Cadillac Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems.
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 . T o make the belt longer , tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
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 vehicle in a crash.
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.
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.
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.
yellow blue 1-35 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant r estraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.
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.
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 differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types.
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.
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 four years of age.
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.
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.
yellow blue 1-42 CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center fr ont seat can be badly injured or killed by the right fr ont passenger air bag if it inflates, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Never secur e a child restraint in the center front seat.
yellow blue 1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Y ou’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.
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. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.
yellow blue 1-45 T o 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 Y ou’ll be using the lap belt.
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 .
yellow blue 1-47 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt.
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. Y ou’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.
yellow blue 1-49 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
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.
yellow blue 1-51 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spr ead the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injur ed. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
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 abdomen.
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 long enough for you.
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2- yellow blue 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
yellow blue 2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. 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.
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 P ASS - Key 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 .
yellow blue 2-4 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- 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.
yellow blue 2-5 Central Door Unlocking System Y our vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with the theft - deterrent system. When unlocking either front door , you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the door key twice in the lock cylinder .
yellow blue 2-6 Rear Door Security Locks Y our vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. T o use this lock: 1. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position.
yellow blue 2-7 Leaving Y our V ehicle 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.
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. (Y ou can program your vehicle so the parking lamps will not flash. For more information, see “Lock/Unlock Confirmation” in the Index.
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 indicate.
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 transmitter not to work.
yellow blue 2-1 1 T runk Lock Release T o use this feature, your vehicle must be in P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the V ALET 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.
yellow blue 2-12 T o install the storage system: 1. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. T urn the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. 2. Place the trunk storage system on the center of the trunk floor (the cut out portion of the storage system should be facing the rear of the vehicle).
yellow blue 2-13 T runk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Feature CAUTION: Y our car has an automatic pull - down feature that helps close the trunk electronically . Y our fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down. Y our fingers could be injured, and you would need someone to help you free them.
yellow blue 2-14 Theft V ehicle 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.
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. T o arm the system, do the following: 1.
yellow blue 2-16 T esting 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 .
yellow blue 2-17 P ASS - Key II Y our vehicle is equipped with the P ASS - Key II theft - deterrent system. P ASS - Key II is a passive system. The system is armed when the key is removed from the ignition. P ASS - Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that is read by the system in your vehicle.
yellow blue 2-18 New V ehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Y our vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
yellow blue 2-19 W ith the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions. ACCESSOR Y (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. T o get into ACCESSOR Y , push in the key and turn it toward you.
yellow blue 2-20 Starting Y our Engine Move your shift lever to P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Y our engine won’t start in any other position -- that’ s a safety feature. T o restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only . NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to P ARK (P) if your vehicle is moving.
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. T ry pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in ST AR T for about three seconds.
yellow blue 2-22 T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn 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.
yellow blue 2-23 Automatic T ransaxle 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 P ARK (P): This position locks the front wheels.
yellow blue 2-24 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. Y our vehicle has a Brake - T ransaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). Y ou have to fully apply your regular brakes befor e you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN.
yellow blue 2-25 OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
yellow blue 2-26 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power than SECOND (2). Y ou 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.
yellow blue 2-27 CAUTION: Always shift to P ARK (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 .
yellow blue 2-28 NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. Y ou 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 “T owing a Trailer” in the Index.
yellow blue 2-29 Steering Column Shift Lever (DeV ille and DeV ille d’Elegance Only) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into P ARK (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as far as it will go.
yellow blue 2-30 Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into P ARK (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. W ith your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake.
yellow blue 2-31 T orque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into P ARK (P) properly , the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. Y ou may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P ARK (P).
yellow blue 2-32 If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into P ARK (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.
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. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different.
yellow blue 2-34 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly .
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.
yellow blue 2-36 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever T urn and Lane Change Signals T o 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.
yellow blue 2-37 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. If the headlamps are on high beam, they will switch to low beam. T o return to high beam, pull the lever toward you.
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 DELA Y area. The AUTO DELA Y position closest to OFF is the lowest sensitivity setting. This allows more water to collect on the windshield between wipes.
yellow blue 2-39 Windshield W asher 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.
yellow blue 2-40 CAUTION: Cruise contr ol can be danger ous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise contr ol can be danger ous on slippery roads. On such r oads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
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 again.
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.
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 headlamps.
yellow blue 2-44 When the T wilight 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 .
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. T wilight Sentinel This control is next to the headlamp knob. It automatically switches the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside.
yellow blue 2-46 Light Sensor The light sensor for the DRL and the T wilight 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.
yellow blue 2-47 Courtesy Lamps (DeV ille 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.
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 desig.
yellow blue 2-49 Mirrors Electrochr omic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass Y our 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.
yellow blue 2-50 Compass Operation Press COMP ASS 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.
yellow blue 2-51 4. Press the COMP ASS 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 a circle to calibrate the mirror .
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 the Index.
yellow blue 2-53 Storage Compartments Glove Box The glove box is located in front of the passenger ’ s seat. T o lock the glove box door, insert the oval key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. T urn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door .
yellow blue 2-54 Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest which includes an open storage compartment and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use. T o open, lift the front edge. (This feature is available on vehicles with leather interiors only .
yellow blue 2-55 Rear Ashtray T o 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. Y ou may also have a lighter located at the rear seat air outlet.
yellow blue 2-56 Cellular T elephone (Option) Y our 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).
yellow blue 2-57 Sunr oof (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.
yellow blue 2-58 Universal T ransmitter (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 cause undesired operation.
yellow blue 2-59 Y our vehicle’ s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter . Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1.
yellow blue 2-60 Operating the Universal T ransmitter Press and release the appropriate button on the Universal T ransmitter . The indicator light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. The Universal T ransmitter is disabled when the V ALET lockout button inside the glove box is activated.
yellow blue 2-61 3. Return to the Universal T ransmitter in your vehicle and firmly press and release the Universal T ransmitter button you have already programmed for two to three seconds.
yellow blue 2-62 The Instrument Panel -- Y our Information System.
yellow blue 2-63 The main components of the instrument panel are: A. Air Outlets B. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Driver Information Center Control Buttons D. Cluster E. Steering Column Shift Lever (DeV ille and DeV ille d’Elegance only) F . Electronic Climate Controls G.
yellow blue 2-64 Digital Cluster (DeV ille and DeV ille d’Elegance Only) The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically .
yellow blue 2-65 Analog Cluster (DeV ille Concours Only) United States version shown, Canada similar.
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).
yellow blue 2-67 T achometer (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 ar ea or engine damage may occur . Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm).
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. W aiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous.
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.
yellow blue 2-70 CAUTION: Y our 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 car efully , have the vehicle towed for service.
yellow blue 2-71 Anti-Lock Brake System W arning Light Digital Cluster Analog Cluster W ith 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 .
yellow blue 2-72 T raction Control System W arning 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.
yellow blue 2-73 Engine Coolant T emperature 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.
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 .
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. T urn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine.
yellow blue 2-76 Oil Pressur e 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 ST AR T . It goes off once you start your engine. That’ s a check to be sure the light works.
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.
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 can travel with the fuel remaining.
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.
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 . T o 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.
yellow blue 2-81 Analog Control Buttons (DeV ille 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. T o reset, press and hold the button until zeros appear . If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer will return to zero after 999.
yellow blue 2-82 MPG A VG (Reset): Press the SKIP INFO button to display the MPG A VG (A verage Fuel Economy), then press and hold the NO INFO RESET button until 0.0 MPG A VG is displayed. GAL FUEL USED (Reset): Press the SKIP INFO button to display the GAL FUEL USED on the DIC, then press and hold the NO INFO RESET button until 0.
yellow blue 2-83 BA TTER Y VOL T AGE HIGH - 8: This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more than 16 volts). T o avoid being stranded, have the electrical system checked by your dealership. Y ou can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories.
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 brake fluid level is low .
yellow blue 2-85 DRIVER DOOR AJAR - 140: This message will display when the vehicle is being shifted out of P ARK (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).
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 conditioning compressor .
yellow blue 2-87 SER VICE 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 .
yellow blue 2-88 ST ABILITY SYS ENGAGED - 55 : Y ou may see the ST ABILITY 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.
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 .
yellow blue 2-90 Memory and Personalization Features (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with the following features that can be individually programmed, memorized or personalized for up to two drivers. For a brief description of each feature (except for climate control and radio personalization), see each feature in the Index.
yellow blue 2-91 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Y our vehicle’ s ignition must be in RUN. T o begin programming, press and hold the INFORMA TION SKIP (SKIP INFO) and RESET NO (NO INFO RESET) buttons at the same time to display the following prompts.
yellow blue 2-92 If DRIVR UNLOCK KEY OFF is chosen, FEA TURE ON appears. Y ou will advance to the LGHTS FLSH A T UNLOCK prompt. If you don’t choose this prompt, FEA TURE OFF appears as well as the next prompt -- DOORS UNLOCK IN P ARK. If this prompt is chosen, FEA TURE ON appears.
yellow blue 2-93 The prompts listed here appear in the same order as displayed on the DIC. FEA TURE ON appears when a yes response is made and FEA TURE OFF appears with a no response. T o skip to the next personalization feature (REMOTE RECALL MEMOR Y), press the INFORMA TION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button.
yellow blue 2-94 FEA TURE ON displays when a yes response is made and FEA TURE OFF shows after a no response. If you do not want to change the setting of this feature, press the INFORMA TION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button to skip to the next personalization feature which is Storage Mode Personalization.
yellow blue 2-95 T rip Computer Continual V ariable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) (DeV ille 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.
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 your oil right away .
3- yellow blue 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols 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.
yellow blue 3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Y our Electronic Climate Control (ECC) system uses ozone - friendly R - 134a refrigerant. W ith the ECC system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle.
yellow blue 3-3 Driver’ s Side T emperatur e 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.
yellow blue 3-4 T o find your comfort zone, start with the 75 F (24 C) setting and allow about 30 minutes for the system to regulate. Press the red or blue temperature buttons to adjust the temperature if necessary . If you choose 60 F (16 C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate fan speed.
yellow blue 3-5 Manual Operation RECIRCULA TION: 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 .
yellow blue 3-6 Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel (DeV ille 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 T emperatur e Knob The TEMP/AUTO knob adjusts the air temperature coming through the system.
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.
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 turned back on.
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 .
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.
yellow blue 3-1 1 W ith 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.
yellow blue 3-12 V entilation System Y our vehicle’ s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running. The front outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel.
yellow blue 3-13 V entilation Tips 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. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
yellow blue 3-14 Audio Systems Y our Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. Y ou will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first.
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.
yellow blue 3-16 Setting the T one BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble.
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 . Y ou 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.
yellow blue 3-18 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR/V OL: Press this knob lightly to turn the system on. Press the knob again to turn the system off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise.
yellow blue 3-19 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2. 3. T une in the desired station.
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.
yellow blue 3-21 CLEAN T APE: 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 Y our Cassette T ape Player” in the Index.
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 positions.
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 . A vailable loaded sources are shown on the display .
yellow blue 3-24 Using RDS Mode Y our audio system is equipped with Radio Data Systems (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful new features. When RDS is on, the radio can: seek only to stations with the.
yellow blue 3-25 REGION: Y ou 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.
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 message is completed.
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.
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: T ALK, DRIVER SEA T , LIVE and AUDITORIUM. DSP can be used while listening to the radio, the cassette tape player or the CD player .
yellow blue 3-29 If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be that: 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.
yellow blue 3-30 Y our cassette tape player automatically reduces background noise from tapes encoded with Dolby NR. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
yellow blue 3-31 Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program T ype (PTY) Selections PTY List Description Adlt Hit Adult Hits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any Any . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classicl Classical .
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 . T o activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. T urn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSOR Y .
yellow blue 3-33 Y ou 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.
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 .
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 .
yellow blue 3-36 Radio Personalization with Home and A way Feature (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the AM - FM Stereo with Cassette T ape 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.
yellow blue 3-37 Theft-Deterrent Featur e THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. Y our 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.
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 T ape Player , factory presets which have not been reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored).
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.
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. T urn the radio on and insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette. 5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer ’ s recommended cleaning time.
yellow blue 3-41 Power Antenna Mast Care Y our power antenna will look its best and work well if it’ s cleaned from time to time. T o clean the antenna mast: 1. T urn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
yellow blue 3-42 ✍ NOTES.
4- yellow blue 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions.
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.
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: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness.
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 BAC level.
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.
yellow blue 4-6 Control of a V ehicle Y ou 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.
yellow blue 4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
yellow blue 4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
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.
yellow blue 4-10 T o 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 off right away .
yellow blue 4-1 1 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.
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.
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.
yellow blue 4-14 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder , and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror , activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
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.
yellow blue 4-16 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively . Don’t drink and drive. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
yellow blue 4-17 Driving in Rain and on W et 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.
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. T ry to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents.
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.
yellow blue 4-20 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Y ou’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: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
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.
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 T rip Make sure you’re ready .
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 .
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. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
yellow blue 4-25 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter . Y ou may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk.
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. Y ou’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful.
yellow blue 4-27 Y our 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.
yellow blue 4-28 T ie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow . Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.
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.
yellow blue 4-30 Loading Y our V ehicle T wo 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.
yellow blue 4-31 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or r ear GA WR. 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.
yellow blue 4-32 T owing a T railer 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. Y ou and your passengers could be seriously injured.
yellow blue 4-33 If Y ou Do Decide T o Pull A T railer If you do, here are some important points: 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.
yellow blue 4-34 The optional trailer towing package provides the necessary oil cooler for the DeV ille or the DeV ille d’Elegance to tow a trailer heavier than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). The DeV ille Concours is equipped with this cooler as standard equipment.
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).
yellow blue 4-36 Safety Chains Y ou 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.
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 the brakes are working.
yellow blue 4-38 T urn Signals When T owing a T railer 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.
yellow blue 4-39 When Y ou Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Be sure the parking brake has released. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
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5- yellow blue 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 3 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump .
yellow blue 5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our 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.
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 W arning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
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 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 .
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 sur e the battery has enough water .
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 .
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 .
yellow blue 5-8 T owing Y our V ehicle CAUTION: T o help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured.
yellow blue 5-9 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Should an overheated engine condition exist and the message ENGINE OVERHEA TED, STOP ENGINE is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
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.
yellow blue 5-1 1 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.
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 cools down.
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 (silicate - free) coolant.
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 -- ev en a l it tl e -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressur e cap, is hot.
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 pr oper coolant mixture will. Y our vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
yellow blue 5-16 1. Y ou 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. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) until it first stops.
yellow blue 5-17 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the base of the filler neck. 4. W ith the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fans.
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.
yellow blue 5-19 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn 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.
yellow blue 5-20 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. T urn the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the cover .
yellow blue 5-21 T urn 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).
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.
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. T urn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits under the car .
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 the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
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 fr om the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
yellow blue 5-26 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . 1 1. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
yellow blue 5-27 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the pr oper torque specification. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire.
yellow blue 5-28 Storing the Spare T ire and T ools 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.
yellow blue 5-29 Compact Spare T ire 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 .
yellow blue 5-30 If Y ou’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.
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6- yellow blue 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
yellow blue 6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
yellow blue 6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
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.
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 wouldn’t be covered by your warranty .
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 P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) when the ignition key is in any position and the V ALET lockout button is in the OFF position.
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 .
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 . Y ou can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
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.
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. T ransaxle Dipstick/Fluid Fill Location H.
yellow blue 6-1 1 Underhood Lamp T urn 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 .
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 of oil.
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.
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 thickness.
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 INFORMA TION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button. Then press and hold the RESET NO (NO INFO RESET) button until the display shows 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE.
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.
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 IA T sensor . 5. Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly toward the front of the vehicle.
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.
yellow blue 6-19 Automatic T ransaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
yellow blue 6-20 T o 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 drive longer .
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 .
yellow blue 6-22 How to Reset T ransaxle Fluid Change Indicator Y our vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change indicator . A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will display on the Driver Information .
yellow blue 6-23 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX - COOL 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 extended life coolant.
yellow blue 6-24 What to Use Use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half DEX - COOL 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.
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.
yellow blue 6-26 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture at the sur ge tank , but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
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 the dipstick.
yellow blue 6-28 Open the cap labeled W ASHER FLUID ONL Y . Add washer fluid until the tank is full. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’ s instructions for adding water . Don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid.
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.
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 it.
yellow blue 6-31 Brake W ear Y our vehicle has four - wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
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. Y our vehicle was designed and tested with top - quality GM brake parts.
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 drop or scratch the bulb.
yellow blue 6-34 2. T urn 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 .
yellow blue 6-35 5. Reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the headlamp assembly . Headlamp Aiming Y our 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.
yellow blue 6-36 The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface. If necessary , pads may be used on an uneven surface. The vehicle should not have any snow , ice or mud attached to it.
yellow blue 6-37 A. Horizontal Aiming Screw C. Indicator 1. T urn the horizontal aiming screw until the indicator is lined up with zero. B. V ertical Aiming Screw D. Level Bubble 2. T urn the vertical aiming screw until the level bubble is lined up with zero.
yellow blue 6-38 Front T urn Signal Lamps 1. The turn signal lamps are located below the headlamps. T o access, lift off the headlamp cover (see Step 1 under “Headlamps”). 2. T urn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.
yellow blue 6-39 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Lift the trim cover to remove. 2. T wist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing. 3. Replace the bulb. Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly .
yellow blue 6-40 Rear T urn Signal Lamps and T aillamps 1. Loosen the upper T orx 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 .
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.
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. Tire s Y our new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer .
yellow blue 6-43 CAUTION: (Continued) Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The r esulting accident could cause serious injury . Check all tires frequently to maintain the r ecommended pressur e. Tir e pr essure should be checked when your tires ar e cold.
yellow blue 6-44 Example: Y ou’ll find maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire’ s sidewall, in small letters, near the rim flange. It will read something like this: Maximum load 690 kg (1521 lbs.) @ 300 kPa (44 psi) Max. Press. For this example, you would set the inflation pressure for high - speed driving at 38 psi (265 kPa).
yellow blue 6-45 Tir e Inspection and Rotation T ires 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.
yellow blue 6-46 When It’ s Time for New Tir es 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.
yellow blue 6-47 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose contr ol while driving. If you mix tires of differ ent sizes or types (radial and bias - belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly , and you could have a crash. Using tires of differ ent sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
yellow blue 6-48 T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
yellow blue 6-49 Wheel Alignment and Tir e 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.
yellow blue 6-50 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause pr oblems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tir e or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat T ire” in the Index for more information.
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.
yellow blue 6-52 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Cleaning V inyl Use warm water and a clean cloth.
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 pr otection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water .
yellow blue 6-54 Cleaning the Outside of Y our V ehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty , depth of color , gloss retention and durability . W ashing Y our V ehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’ s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water .
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. Y ou can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
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 other service outlets.
yellow blue 6-57 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz.
yellow blue 6-58 V ehicle 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. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
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 .
yellow blue 6-60 MaxiFuse (8 - W ay) Usage BODY 1 Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) Fuse (DeV ille Concours Only), Convenience Fuse, BA TT Fuse, Antenna Fuse, Right and Left Position Lamp Relays (Export),.
yellow blue 6-61 MaxiFuse (8 - W ay) Usage BODY 3 Controlled Power Relay , Controlled Power Back - Up Relay , Cluster Fuse, Passenger Zone Module (PZM) Fuse, Radio Fuse, Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB) Re.
yellow blue 6-62 MaxiFuse (6 - W ay) Usage BA TT 3 Steering Column Ignition Switch BA TT 2 Steering Column Ignition Switch IGN 1 Front Ignition - 1 Relay , Oxygen Sensor 1 and 2 Fuse, Fuel Fuse, Cruis.
yellow blue 6-63 Fuses and Circuit Br eakers 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.
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 T runk Lamp, .
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, T urn/Hazard Switch, Right and Left Front Turn Lam.
yellow blue 6-66 Fuse Usage ECS T ransaxle Shift Solenoids, Mass Airflow , Canister Purge, PCM, Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), Front Ignition - 1 Relay PCM (IGN) Powertrain Control Module (PC.
yellow blue 6-67 Fuse Usage TURN Electronic Flasher , T urn/Hazard Switch CONSOLE Rear Zone Blower , Right and Left Heated Seat Switches (Optional), Cellular Phone Handset (Optional) SP ARE Not Used S.
yellow blue 6-68 Fuse Usage PULL DOWN Trunk Pull - Down Motor HDLP W ASH Headlamp W asher ANTENNA Power Mast Antenna RSS Road Sensing Suspension Module (DeV ille Concours Only), Damper Relay (DeV ille.
yellow blue 6-69 Replacement Bulbs Application Number Headlamps, Composite Inner High Beam 9005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outer Low Beam 9006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front T urn Signal 3157 NA . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 6-70 Wheel Nut T orque 100 lb - ft (140 N·m) Capacities T ransaxle (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 (1 1.
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.
yellow blue 7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedur e Y our 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.
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 satisfied with your new vehicle.
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 Motor Car Division P .
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.
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 can be reached by dialing 1 - 800 - 882 - 1 1 12, 24 hours a day , 365 days a year .
yellow blue 7-7 T rip 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.
yellow blue 7-8 Courtesy T ransportation Cadillac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealerships are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles.
yellow blue 7-9 Courtesy Rental V ehicle 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.
yellow blue 7-10 General Motors r eserves the right to unilaterally modify , change or discontinue Courtesy T ransportation at any time and to r esolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described her ein at its sole discr etion.
yellow blue 7-1 1 REPOR TING 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 T ransport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.
yellow blue 7-12 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 1999 CADILLAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc.
yellow blue 7-13 PUBLICA TION 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 information within 30 days of delivery .
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8- yellow blue 8-1 Section 8 Index A BS 4 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adapter Kits, CDs 3 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding Engine Oil 6 - 12 . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-2 B attery 6 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jump Starting 5 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Charging Message 2 - 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-3 Checking Engine Oil 6 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking Things Under the Hood 6 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking Y our Restraint Systems 1 - 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chemical Paint Spotting 6 - 56 .
yellow blue 8-4 Customer Assistance For T ext T elephone Users 7 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information 7 - 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offices 7 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-5 Engine 6 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Cleaner/Filter 6 - 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant 6 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-6 Fuel 6 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada 6 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data Panel 2 - 78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-7 Instrument Panel 2 - 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the T op 6 - 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clusters 2 - 64, 2 - 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-8 Loss of Control 4 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low - Refrigerant A/C Off Message 2 - 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lumbar Controls 1 - 2, 1 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-9 Parking At Night 2 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake 2 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake Indicator Light 2 - 70 . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-10 Replacement Bulbs (Part Numbers) 6 - 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal Maintenance Parts 6 - 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel 6 - 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-1 1 Bulletins, Ordering 7 - 1 1, 7 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging Sys Message 2 - 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Sys Message 2 - 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-12 T achometer 2 - 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T aillamps, Bulb Replacement 6 - 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ape Player Care 3 - 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-13 T owing 4 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T urn Signals 4 - 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W eight 4 - 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
yellow blue 8-14 W arning Devices 5 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2 - 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W arranty Information 7 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Cadillac DeVille (1999) c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Cadillac DeVille (1999) - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Cadillac DeVille (1999), vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Cadillac DeVille (1999) va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Cadillac DeVille (1999), mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Cadillac DeVille (1999).
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Cadillac DeVille (1999). Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Cadillac DeVille (1999) ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
