1995 Cadillac Deville Owners Manual

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1995 O W N E R ’ S LITERATURE

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( C a d h c Motor Car Co. Detroit, Mi&.)

THIS TEXT APPEARED AS A N ADYERTISEMENT IN THE SAWRDAY EVENING POST f JANUARY 2NO. IN THEYEAR 1915 1 COPYRIGHT, CADILUC MOTORCAR OlVlSlON

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Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his pre- cision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac in 1902. His exacting standards prompted the motto by which Cadillac .' has been guided over the years - "Craftsmanship A Creed -Accuracy A Law:'

The introduction of the first four cylinder en- gine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph.

For attention to quality and in-

novation, the Royal Automobile

first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the elec- tric self starter, electric /' lighting and ignition

system.

Cadillac is the only American manufacturer to win

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and honor

the world to win only manufacturer in the it twice. As commonplace as stan- dardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service.

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tc. offer dose2 bocilec a: standard equipment.

"The Penaiti. ol Leadershly' first appearec; in thr January 2 , 1915 1ssuc of The Saturday Evening Post aa an expression of the Cadillac com- mitment to ieadershlp quality, and mnovatlon It is wldelp regarded as one of the finest. documents ever written and was published following the introduction of the first produc- tion V8 engine. The V8 was stan- dard in all 1915 model Cadillacs.

Many Cadillac "firsts" have €01- lowed over the years. including the synchro-mech clashless transmis- sion, a nation-wide comprehensive

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plate glass. servtcc policy. security chrome platlng and the first car to be designed by a stylist ( 1927 La- Salie/Harley Earl). The '30s wit- nessed production of the smooth and quiet VI;! and The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938 6C Special series ushered in a new era in styling.

During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discon- tinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 en- gines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each tank.

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For the 1948 model, Cadillac

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which set the rrend in automotive styling for nearly two decades. This was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVilIe and the modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine.

Engineering innovations, con- veniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto- matic climate control, t i l t a n d telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured ad- vances such as air suspension, mem- ory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed

stainless steel roof and low profile tires.

19.53, was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal lux- ury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970 Eldorados.

An Air Cushion Restraint Sys- tem (airbag) was available for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs.

Analog Electronic Fuel Injec- tion was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new inter- national size 1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incor- porated an on-board microprocessor.

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A 1993 Cadillac Allanti m stock technical configuration; was selected a: the pace car for the 76th Indianap-. oii:? 5011. The demandlnE pact: car. pertormancr and handling require-. rncnts were met because of' such advances as the Northstar sysrem. The system Includes the 32 ITal\re. dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter Vti engine, 4THO E clectroni- call,: controlled automatic transask, road sensing suspension. speed s e w sitiirc steering, antilock brakes and traction control.

For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape

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This rich tradition continues

into the '90s as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer t o bc awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality A\vard.

The 1992 SeviIle STS was the first car ever to win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car & Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine.

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This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.

This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR” system.

This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.

This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Introduction - How to Use this Manual ..........................

iii 1 1-1 I Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems ......................... Section 2 - Features and Controls .............................. 2-1 1 3-1 1 Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . 4-1 1 5-1 1

. . . . . . This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road .......................... Here you’ll find heipful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road .............................. This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc.

Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care ........................

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Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good.

For more information on “Reporting Safety Defects”, see Owner Assistance, Page 4.

First Edition

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OWNERS WHO PREFER A FWNCH

Please keep this manual in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. FOR CAiV’UN LANGUAGE MANUAL: Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Wt reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this literature. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual: you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. INDEX A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. SAFETY WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

A CAUTION:

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

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You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.”

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or i n different words. You‘ll also set. warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, bluc for notices and the \vc~-ds CAUTION or NOTICE.

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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

POSSIBLE INJURY 8

These svmbols arc important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

PROTECT EYES 8 V SHlflDlNG

EXPLODE BATTERY

AVOID SPARKS

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POWER WNDOW

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These symbols have to do with your lights:

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PARKING LAMPS

TURN SIGNALS

I HAZARD WARNING

FLASHER

LAMPS OR HIGH BEAM

FOG LAMPS

These symbols are on some of your controls:

WINDSHIELD

WIPER 81 WASHER

WINDSHIELD

WASHER

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER

REAR WINDOW

VENTIUTING FAN

HEADLAMP

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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

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TEMPERATURE

BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

BRAKE

RADIATOR COOLANT

FUEL

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

ENGINE OIL

TEMPERATURE

ANTILOCK BRAKE

Here are some other symbols you may see:

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RADIO SELECTOR I RADIO VOLUME

CONDITIONING

AIR

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LIGHTER I SPEAKER

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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Hers you'll find information about the seats i n your Cadillac and how to use v;ur safety belts properly. You can also Icarn about some things you shohd w t SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS

do with air bags and safcty belts.

Power Seat Controls

The power seat control switches are located on the front doors. The power control switches move the seat fonvard and backward, up and down, and adjust the angle of the seat.

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Seat Adjzrster

0 Pressing the front

SEAT ADJUSTER switch tilts the front portion of the seat cushion either up or down.

0 Moving the center switch either to the UP or DN position moves the

entire seat up o r ciuwn.

0 Push the center switch to the FWD or BACK position to move the

entire seat forward or re;~nvard. Reclining Front Seatbacks Malzual Seatbnck Recliner

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Move the RECLINER switch rearward to recline the seatback and push the switch forward to return the seatback to an upright position.

Power Seatback Recliner (O@diz)

But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

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For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright, Then sit well back i.n the seat and wear y a w safety belt proper[?.

Heated Front Seat Feature (Option)

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Head Restraints

SAFETYBELTS: THEY'RE FOR EVERYONE

Wzy Sufety Belts Work

E k e the simplest velicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop.

The person keeps b wing until stopped by something. In a real vehicle. it could be the windshield ...

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or the safety belts!

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With safety belts, you slow d o w ~ as the vehiclc does. YXI get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good scnsc.

HERE ARE QUESTIONS lMANy PEOPLE A,SKABOUTSAF'ETYBELTS -=AND THE ANSWERS

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HOW TO WEAR SAFETY BELTS PROPERLY Adults

DRIVER POSITION

Lay-Shoulder Belt

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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you w o u l d be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn l o w arld snug or1 the hips, just touching the thighs. I n a crash, this applies force to the strong pel& bones. And vou'Ld be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the%elt would app1y"forcc at your abdomen. This c&d cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop 01- crash.

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you.

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Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustnze~ Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you becin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out.

3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull.

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4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking

sound. If you don't, the adjustment feature won't set, and you'll have to start again.

5. Now you can add a small amount of slack. Lean folward slightly. then sit back. If you've added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack. pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again.

If you move around in the vehicle enough, or if you pull out the shoulder belt. the belt will becomc tight again. IC this happens. vou can reset it.

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A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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-To unlatch the belt, just push the butttin 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 ve.hicle. SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTMNT SYSTEM (SIR) This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag, system. Your Cadillac has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger.

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How the Air Bug System Works

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Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passsngor's air baq L. is i n the instrument panel 011 the passenger's side.

When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflatc in moderate to scverc frontal or newfrontal crashes. Thc air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above tllc system's dcsigned "threshold Icvzl." If your vehicle goes straight i n t o a wall that docsn't nwvc' or deform. thc thresl~old level is about 0 t o 15 mph (14 t o 24 km/h). The threshold level czm v a v , however, with spccific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above ;r below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such a s a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air hag is not designed to inflate i n rollovers? side impacts, 01- rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle o f the impact and c. *is only one indication of this. the vehicle's deceleration. Vchicle damage

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What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity. the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which intlates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and i n the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. 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. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safcty belts. Air bags distribute the force o f the Impact more cvcnly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupani. more gradually. But air bags would not help you in. many types of collisions. including rotlovers and rear and side impacts. primarily beca.use an. occupant's 1not.iorr is not toward the air bag- Air bags c. should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement: t o sa.t.'ety belts. and, then ody ill nloderate 1.0 w w r t lronta! or nt';lr-trot?tal collisions.

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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac

SAFETYBELT USE DURING PREGNNCY

RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER POSITION The right front passenger‘s safety belt works the same way as the driver‘s safety belt. See “Driver Position:” earlier in this section. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back a l l the way and start again. 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. CENTER PASSENGER POSITION

Lap Belt If your vehicle has ;I front split seat rt11d a rear bench seat? someone can sit in the center positions.

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To make the belt shorter? pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.

Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough. see .'Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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REAR SEAT PASSENGERS

Rear Seat Outside P'usserzger Pusitiotzs

Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one prope.i-ly.

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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.

I f the bclt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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part tight. pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

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CHILDREN Everyone in a vehiclc needs protection! That includcs infants and all children smaller than adult size. 111 fact, the law i n every state i n the United States and i n ev21-y Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies

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CHILD RESTRAINTS Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You mav find thes;: instructions on the restraint itself or i n a booklet. or both. Thesc restraints use the belt system i n your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the reitraint to help rcduce the chance o f pzrsonal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. Where to Put the Restraint

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Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle -- even when no child is in it.

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Top Strap

If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.

Your deafer can obtain tht: hardware kit and instali i t ior yo^, 01' yolr ma! install. it yourseii' ushg t k instructions provided ir?l the kit. Use the tether hardware kit wailable from the dealer. The 11ardww and installation instructions were specifically designed lor this vehicie.

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat

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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety beit quickly if you ever had to.

3. c To tighten the belt.

pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.

the vehicle's safety belt and To remove the child restraint. just u~~l->uckle let it L go back all the way. The safety bclt will ~IIOVC freely again and be ready t o work for an adult or larger child passenger.

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See the earlier part about the top strap

if the child restraint has one.

1. Make the belt as

long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.

3. Secure the child ill the child restraint as the instructions say.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position

Your vehicle has ;I right front passenger air hac. N u ~ w put 21 rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here's why: L

A child in a rear-facing chi.ld restraint can bc serious11 injured if the right front passenger's air hag inflates. This is because the hack of a rear-facing child restraint would be very ciase to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat.

Y(~u'll bc using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. I. Because VOLK vehicle has tl right front passenger air hag. always 1110ve the seat 2;s far back as it will go before sccuring a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Scats" i n the Tndes.)

3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.

4. Pick up the 1 atch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

5. Buckle the belt.

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To remove the child restraint, just iinkuckle 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.

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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 cat1 provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. 0 Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. 0 Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are.

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small that the shoulder belt is vet7 close to the child’s face or neck‘!

Wherever the child sits. the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child‘s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

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SAFETY BELT EXTENDER If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in vour vehicle that YOU choose. Don't let someone else, use it, and use it o i l y for the seat it k made to fit. To wear it? just attach it t o thc regular safcty belt. CHECKING YOUR R E S T M N T SYSTEMS Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder svstenls are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged rcstraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you i n a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is turn o r frayed. get a new one right away. REPLACING SEATAND R E S T U N T SYSTEM PARTS AFTER A CRASH

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The square key is for the ignition only. It has a resistor pellet which is part of the vehicle's PASS-Key I 13' system.

The oval is for the doors and all other locks.

When your new Cadiilac is delivered, the dealer removes the plug from the door key. The plug has a code on it that tells thc dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. However, the ignition key does not have the knockout plug. The ignition key has a bar code tag attached to it. Your dealer or qualified locksmith, by reading the bar code tag, can then make your ignition key.

There are 15 alternative ignition PASS-Kev I1 '. blanks to help discourage

theft. Keep the bar code rag and the door key plugs in a safe place. If you ever lose your kcys, you will he able to have new ones made easily using the plug or the bar code tag.

NOTICE: Your Cadillac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure YOU have extra keys.

DOOR LOCKS

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:

From the outside, use your door key.

Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all the doors at once. The rear power door lock switches only provide a lock function ,as a safetv feature. They w i l l h t unlock the boors.

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Autonzatic Door Locks

Rear Door Security Locks Your Cadillac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside. To

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When you w a n t to open a rear door when thc security lock is on: I . Unlock the door from the inside.. 2. Then open the cloor from the outside. To cancel the rear door lock:

Leaving Your Khicle If you are leaving the vehicle. open the door, set the locks from inside, get out and close the door. Centrul Door Unlocking System (Option) Your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with the optional Theft Deterrent system. When unlocking either door. you can unlock the other doors by hoiding the key i n the turned position f;or a few sec,onds. Anti- Lockout Feutwe Your vehicle is equipped with this feature. If you leave the key in the ignition whether in the ACCESSORY, LOCK or OFF position with the driver's door open, you cannot lock your vehicle using the power locks. If you close the door, you can lock it using the Keyless Entry System. It is always recommended that you remove your ignition key when locking your vehicle. The Anti-Lockout feature is disabled when the ignition is on. Illuminated Ently System

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Matching Rmsmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a re,placement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle. the remaining transmitters n m t also be ntatched. Once the new transmitter is coded. the lost transmitter will not unlock p ~ r

vehicle.

See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. Buttery Replacement Under normal use. the barteries in your key clmin transmittcr should last about two years.

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3. Align the notches on the cover and the tranmitter. Rotate the cover clockwise to reinstall.

AUTOlMATIC PULL-DOWN FEATURE

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NOTICE: Don't slam your trunk lid down. If you slam it, yo11 can damage the pull-down system.

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You'll find this button in the Headlamy Control Panel. Press this button to release the trunk lid. The shift lever has to be in PARK (P) and the ignition i n the RUN position or in the Retained Accessory Power mode.

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FRONT STORAGE ARIMREST The front armrest opens into a storage area. To open it lift the front edge. Inside you will find storage for tapes or CD's. a coinholder and a cupholder that flips forward for use. R E M STORAGE ARMIREST Your vehicle is also equipped with a rear seat flip-up armrest which includcs a storage compartment for hpes or CD's and a dual cupholder that flips forward for usc. To open. lift the front edge. GLOW BOX

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Key ilz the Ignition

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How to Test the Alarm 1. From insidc the vehicle roll down your window, then get out of your

vehicle, keeping c. the door open.

2. From outside the vehicle with thc door opcn, lock the vehicle using the

power door lock or the Keyless Entry System and close the door. 3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock and open tile

door. The IO^ will sound and your Ileadlanqx w i l l flash.

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The ignition key must be clear1 and dry before it's inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO fHEFT SYSTEM REMOVE 1GNITION KEY message is displayed, the kcy mag be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off.

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NOTICE: Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But. it will perform better in the long run if you follow these. guidelines: e Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (‘804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first. 200 miles (322 k m ) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t get broken in. Hard stops w i t h new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in’” guideline ekeq time you. get: new brake linings.

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NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be s w e it is si1 the way in. If it is, then trrrn the steering wl~eel left and ' right while you turn the key hard, But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could Break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service,

STARTING YOUR ENGINE Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL, (N). Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving. usc NEUTRAL (N) only.

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~~ NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer t h a n IS seconds a t a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can clarnage your starter motor.

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If it doesn’t start right away, hold vour l e v i n START for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts:Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battety Your left headlanip and left taillamp may be on as you start Vour engine, but the right headlamp and taillamp won‘t.-This prohdes some light as you start but doesn’t drain your battery as much. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. 7i-y pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again. do the same thing.

NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

DRMNG THROUGH DEEP STANDING WATER

NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Neyer drive through water that is slightly lower thall the underbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.

ENGINE COOLANT HEATER (OPTION)

'lir use the coolant heater:

NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. 11' you

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NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of' PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty.

NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you accelerate, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens? have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 3S mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@!) for higher speeds.

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THIRD (3): This position limits upshifting ;~nd will l l o t ;tliow you to shift into AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)). :Here are examples for using THIRD (3) :instead of' A'U?'O.iiATIC OVERDRIVE (@ ):

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NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

Ifyou are towiqg a trniler nrzci ore parking or1 a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. SHIFTING INTO PARK (P)

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Steering Column shift Lever 1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF or RUN position. 2. H o l d the brake pedal down with your right foot. 3. Move the shift lever- into the PARK (P) position like this:

0 Move the lever up as far as it will go.

4. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal dow11. set the parking

brake.

5. Move the ignition key to LOCK, 6. Remove the key and take it with VOLI. If you can walk away from vour

vehicle with t h e ignition key in y;ur hand, your vehicle is i n PARK (Pj.

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SHIFTING OUT OF PARK (P) Your Cadillac has ;-1 brake-transaxle shift interlock. You haw to fully q p l y your regular hrakes h e f o r r you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See "A~utomatic Transaxle" in the Index. If: vou cannot shift o u t o f PARK (P). case pressure o n the shift lever -- push t h i shift levet- all the way into PARK (P) as yo11 maintain brake application. 1 hen nwve thc shift lever into the gear you w m t . If you ever hold the brakc. pedal down but st ill can7 shift o u t o f P.ARK (6). Lq this:

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RUNNING YOUR ENGINE WHILE YOU.” PARKED It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever L-lme to, here are some things to know.

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POWER WINDOWS

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The controls are near each window. Here's how the master control works.

Move the switch forw;lrd t o raise the window.

Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key t o OFF. you can still LISC your power windows. The electrical power t o operate the windows w i l l not shut off until you open ;t door or 1 0 minutes has passed. If you want this power for another 10 minutcs, just turn the kcy t o RUN a n d back t o OFF.

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Express Down Window (Auto) The driver's POMW w i i d o w has this feature. Just prcss the switch rearward for half a secolld 01- morc and then let go. The window will lower completely. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again. To raise the window, press and hold the switch forward. Rear Window Lock Out

Press the right side of the switch to disable rear passenger window switches. This is a useful feature when you have children as passengers. Press the left side of the switch to allow your passengers to use their window switches again.

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HORN To sound the horn just press a corner of the air bag located in the center of the steering wheel. TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.

To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

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The l e ~ r on the left side of the steering column includes your:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High-Low Beam Flash-To-Pass Feature Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer 0 Cruise Control

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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lever

The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.

As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and othcr drivers won't see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned o u t , replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don't g o on at all when you signal a turn. check the fuss (see ''FL~s~s" Wiper Activated Headlamps 'This featurc activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been i n use- for approxinlatelJ7 23 seconds.

in the Index) and for t&ned-out bulbs.

The wipcr activated headlamps will deactivatc if vou turn off the twilight sentinel or if the windshield wipers have been tuined off for a period of one or two scconds. Heudlarnp High-Low Beurn

To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high t o low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When thc high beams are on, this blue light on the instrunlent pallel will also be on.

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Flash-To-Pass Feature This lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver ill front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your I~eadlamps are off. X> use it, pull the multifunction lever toward you. When you do:

If vour headlamps are off. your high beam headlamps will turn 011. Tiey'll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off.

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If vour headlamps are on high beam, they will switch to low beam. To gc't back to high beam pull the lever toward you.

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WIPER: To control thc wipers turn the band on the multifunction lever. NIIST: Turn the band atwy from you and then release it for a single wipe cycle. For more cycles hold the b;md on MIST longer. LO or HI: Turn the band toward you to cither LO (low speed) or t o HI (high L speed), dcpending L. on the wiper spced you w a n t .

DELAE With this vou can set the wiper spccd for a long or short delay bctwcen wipes. M6vc thc band t o t11c DELAY position. The closcr you move it t o LO the shorter the delay.

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NOTICE:

When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. Don't mix water with ready-to-use washer iluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn't clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it's very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Don't use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint.

CRUISE CONTROL

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3. Press the button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. The CRUISE ENGAGED message will display on the Driver Information Center for a few seconds indicating the cruise is working.

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To Increase Speed W i l e Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a highcr speed. Here’s the first: 1. Usc thc accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Press the button a t the end o f the Icver, thcn release the button and

the accelerator pedal. You‘ll now cruise at thc higher speed.

To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control

Tc) slow down i n very small amounts, press thc button for less than half a second. Each time you do this. you’ll go 1 mph ( I .6 km/h) slower. Passing Another khicle While Using Cruise Control

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon vour speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up stecp hills,iou may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

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Lamps on Reminder If you open the door while leaving the lamps on, except when using twilight sentinel, you will hear a warning tone. Interior Lamps 'hrn the headlamp switch past HI t o turn on the interior lamps. Twilight Sentinel

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The control is next to the headlamp switch. It automatically switches your lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate the twilight