1993 Cadillac Deville Owners Manual

DEVILLE

OWNER'S LCTERATURE

PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP

CCad;llac Motor C a r Co. Detmit. Mich.)

THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST 7 JANUARY ZND. IN THE YEAR 1915 1 COPYRIGHT. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION

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Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage that is Cadillace The name Cadiflac is appropriately that of Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, the French military commander who founded the city of Detroit in 1701. What better name for the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit.

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

Club of England awarded the pres-

to Cadillac twice . . .

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 the to

this honor

and

win

only manufacturer in the world to win 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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. Jtandardization opened the eyes of

the industrial world and was the cor- ner-sone of modern production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as “Standard of the World:’

In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, clean- liness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cad- illac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment.

“The Penalty of Leadership” first appeared in the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturdav Evening. Post as an expression of the Cadillac com- mitment to leadership, quality, and innovation. It is widely 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 fol- lowed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmis- sion, a nation-wide comprehensive

45 O V-16 Engine glass, service policy, security plate car to chrome plating and the first be designed by a stylist (1927 La- ’30s wit- Salle/Harley Earl). The nessed production of the smooth and quiet V12 and The crisp, contemporary lines or the 1938 60 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 V 1710 en- gines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each tank.

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For the 1948 model, Cadillac

introduced the 7

stainless steel roof and low profile tires.

which set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two decades. This was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille 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

The Eldorado,I introduced in 1953, 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 AllantC in stock technical configuration, was selected as the pace car for the 76th Indianap- olis 500. The demanding pace car performance and handling require- ments were met because of such advanced systems as the 32 valve, dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4t80 E electroni- cally controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sen- sitive steering, anrilock 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

This rich tradition continues into the '90s as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

The 1992 Seville STS is the first car ever to win all three major auto- motive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car & Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine.

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

This section tells you how to use your Manual and includes Safety and Vehicle Damage Warnings and Symbols

Section 1 - Seats and Safety Belts .........................

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This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.

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Section 2 - Features and Controls ........................ 58 Section 3 = Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .......... 137

This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.

This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Sound System.

Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road ................... 166

Here you’ll find helpful 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.

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Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care ................. 260

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 6.

Second Edition

THE 1993 DE VILLE LITERATURE

Please keep this literature 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 book in it so the new owner can use it.

FOR CmmW O W E R S WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE MANU%!,: Aux proprietaires 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 lC7. This literature includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We 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 1992. All Rights Reserved.

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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 I

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 W M I N G S AND SylMBOLS You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use yellow 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 yellow 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. You will also find a red 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.”

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

In the blue notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. In this manual, we’ve used the familiar words and colors that Cadillac has used for years. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

- Vehicle Symbols

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

CAUTION

POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING

CAUSTIC

BATTERY ACID

COULD CAUSE BURNS

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AVOID SPARKS

OR FLAMES

BATTERY

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

EXPLODE

SPARK OR FLAME

DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

FASTEN SEAT BELTS

POWER WINDOW

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I TURN SIGNALS

PARKING LIGHTS

MASTER LIGHTING

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SWITCH

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I HAZARD WARNING

FLASHER

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LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM

FOG LAMPS

These symbols are on some of your controls:

WINDSHIELD

WIPER & WASHER

WINDSHIELD

WASHER

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER

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REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

VENTILATING FAN

HEADLAMP

WASHER WIPER

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

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BRAKE

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

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BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

FUEL

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

ENGINE OIL

TEMPERATURE

ANTILOCK BRAKE

Here are some other symbols you may see:

CONDITIONING

RADIO SELECTOR

RADIO VOLUME m U LIGHTER

TRUNK HATCHBACK

RELEASE

SPEAKER

SEATS AND SAFETY BELTS Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Cadillac, your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (“air bag”) system and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should - not do with safety belts. SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, seatback latches, and head restraints. Power Seat The control is located on the front door arm rest.

The front tilt switch makes the front of the seat go up and down. 0 The rear tilt switch makes the back

of the seat go up and down.

0 Moving the center control switch makes the whole seat go up and down or forward and rearward.

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Reclining Front Seawack(s) 1 To adjust the seatback,

lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where vou want it. I I I Release &e lever to I lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.

If you have a Touring Sedan, it works with a switch, here:

Move the switch forward to raise the seat back and rearward to recline the seat back.

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

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Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job when you're reclined like this.

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The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it wilt be in front of you. Pn a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at = your pelvicabones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt p perly.

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Slide the head restraint UD or down so that the to’p of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Front Seatback Latches (Two-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you come to a sudden stop. Then it will lock in place. There’s one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you. That’s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill.

To fold a front seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch. Then the seatback will fold forward. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly. SAFETYBELTS: THEY’RE FOR EVERYONE This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belt. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system.

CAUTION:

Don% let anyone ride where they can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are irr a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You c%n hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously inijared or killed. In the same crash, you might not be ifyou are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenge--’ belts are fastened properly too.

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This figure lights up when you turn the key to “Run” or “Start” when your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime, too. It’s the reminder to buckle up. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt even if you’re not buckled up. And some crashes can be so serious, like being hit by a train, that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurt or killed. After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

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why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 kmih), so is the child.

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When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going!

I Take the simplest "vehicle." Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.

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Put someone on it.

Get it up to speed. Then stop the “vehicle.” The rider doesn’t stop.

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The person keeps going until stopped by something.

In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...

or the instrument panel ...

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With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. HERE ARE QUESTIONS “VY PEOPLE ASKABOUT SAFETYBELTS ==AND THE ANSWERS Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle afier an accident ifI’m wearing a safety A: You - could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you - can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. : Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts?

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A: ‘Rir bags,” or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only -- so they work with safety belts, not

instead of them. Every “air bag” system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has ‘‘ air bags,” you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far @om home, why should I wear

- safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even

one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. - Safety Belt Reminder Light

When the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a light will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. Unless the driver’s safety belt is buckled, a chime will also sound.

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HOW TO W E m SAFETYBELTS PROPEEY Adults This section is only for people of adult size.

A CAUTION:

There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for babies and smaller children. If a child will be riding in your Cadillac, see the section after this one, called ‘Thildren.’’ Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.

First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. DRIVER POSITION This section describes the driver’s restraint system.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up

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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 un,til it clicks.

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 faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could 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 or crash.

Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment (Sedan De Ville) Your Sedan De Ville has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, you can adjust it like this:

. Sit well back in the seat

2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out.

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

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

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

Q: What’s wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much

protection this way.

A CAUTION:

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. Don’t allow more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack in Sedan De Ville models.

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A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

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You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

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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.

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You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.

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Q: What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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e You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you

- wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to Pix it.

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.

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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. SUPPLEMENT& INFLATDLE RESTMNT SYSTEM (AIR BAG) This section explains the driver's Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system, commonly referred to as an air bag. Here are the most important things to know:

A CAUTION:

Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If yoii’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with an air bag, and sit as far back as you can while still maintaining control of your vehicle,

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You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to “Run” or “Start.” Then the light should go out, which means the system is ready.

A CAUTION:

If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

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How The Air Bag System Works

Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will only inflate if the velocity of the impact is above the designed threshold level. When impacting straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold level for most GM vehicles is between 9 and 14 mph (14 and 23 km/h). However, this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may be several miles-per-hour faster or slower. In addition, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact. The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit. In any particular crash, the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on the vehicle(s). Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle's deceleration, of which vehicle damage is only one indication. Repair cost is not a good indicator of whether an air bag should have deployed.

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What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal impact of sufficient severity, sensors strategically located on the vehicle detect that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a - crash. These sensors complete an electrical circuit, triggering a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates the cloth bag. The inflator, cloth bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator module packed inside the steering wheel. How does an air bag restrain?

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occupants can contact the steering wheel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the

- impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the

occupant more gradually. But air bags would not provide protection in many types of collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near-frontal collisions. What will you see after an air bag inflation? After the air bag has inflated, it will then quickly deflate. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated. The air bag will not impede the driver’s vision or ability to steer the vehicle, nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle. There

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Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub may be hot for a short time, but the portion of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch. The nitrogen gas used to inflate the air bag will have vented into the passenger compartment, and the bag will be deflated within seconds after the collision. Nitrogen makes up about 80% of the air we breathe and is not hazardous. As the nitrogen vents

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@ Don’t attach anything to the steering wheel pad. It might

injure the driver if the air bag inflates. The air bag is designed to inflate only once. After it inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts. The service manual has information about the need to replace other parts. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for sewice.

Sewicing Your Cadillac with the Air Bag System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Cadillac that it has the air bag system. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Your Cadillac dealer and the 1993 Cadillac Service Manual have information about the air bag system, including repair or disposal.

A CAUTION:

For up to 2 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates. Be sure to follow the proper service procedures.

When electrical work is done under the hood or inside your vehicle, the ignition should be in “Lock” if possible.

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Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. But if the ignition has to be on for electrical work, or if the steering

- column is to be disassembled, the air bag system must be disconnected.

To do this: 0 Turn off the ignition. 0 Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse. (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in

the Index.)

0 Disconnect the yellow connector at the base of the steering column. When the work is complete, if the air bag system was disconnected, be sure to reattach everything and replace the fuse before turning the ignition on. When you turn the ignition key on, be sure you see the air bag readiness light on the instrument panel. If you don’t see this light flash and then go out as usual, have your air bag system repaired.

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Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all

- occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear

safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.

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The best way to protect the fett 1s is to motect the mother. Wh en a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER POSITION

The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,’’ earlier in this part. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If your vehicle has a center passenger position, be 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.

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Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions.

When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.

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 faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. REAR SEAT PASSENGERS It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle - in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

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Positions

Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly.

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

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

When the lap belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could 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 or a crash.

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You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.

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

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Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state and Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies

A CAUTION:

Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, thebelt will likely be over the child’s abdomen..In 01 crash the belt would apply force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint.

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A 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 at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a l2-pound (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-pound (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold.

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CHILD R E S T U N T S Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you’re the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.

1 A CAUTION: 1 An unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or 1 no child is in it. -- even when

sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle

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- Top Strap

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

If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it. Vehicles first sold in Canada have child restraint anchor bracket hardware in the glove box, along with instructions for installing it. This should be used only with a child restraint, and only to secure a child restraint at the center rear seating position. Additional anchor brackets for child restraints at one or both of the rear outside seating positions are available at Cadillac dealerships in Canada.

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child

restraint.

2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part through or

around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child’s face or neck. If so, put it behind the child restraint.

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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to.

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belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

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7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

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When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier section 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.

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2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child

restraint.

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

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4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child

restraint instructions will show you how.

5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to.

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6. TO tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child

restraint.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is

buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint -

secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and -

in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

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Securing a Child Restraint in me Right Front Seat

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier secrlon aDout the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child

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2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part through or

around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child’s face or neck. If so, put it behind the child restraint.

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4. Buckle the belt.

Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to.

5. Pull the rest of the

lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

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To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

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Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and

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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 get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly.

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Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out

in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.

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Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be ur -i by only one person at a time.

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so

small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the

shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s face or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt.

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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. T’ It <: dd cause serious or fatal injuries.

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

If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. The automatic lap-shoulder belt has plenty of extra length built in, so it will fasten around almost all people.

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But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. CHECKING YOUR RESTMNT SYSTEMS Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. REPLACING SAFETYBELTSAFTER A CRASH If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replaced or anchorage locations repaired -- even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced.

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Q: What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is torn.

CAUTION:

Tom or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. KEYS

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Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is &mgemus for many I T ~ S ~ R S . A child or others could be badly injured or &en killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to ‘‘ON’9 and moved the shifi lever out of 6rP” (Park), that would releasi the parking brake. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.

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The square keys are for the ignition only. The round keys are for the doors and all other locks.

When a new Cadillac is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to the first owner.

Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs. If your ignition keys don't have plugs, go to your Cadillac dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key.

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A CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle.

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There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:

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If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is armed, unlock the doors only with the key or Keyless Entry System. This will avoid setting off the alarm.

From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lock lever down to the

1 “LOCK” position. To unlock the door, slide the lever up.

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Power Door Locks

Push the lower part of the switch marked “LOCK” to lock all the doors at once. Push the upper part of the switch to unlock all the doors.

On four-door models, the switch on each rear door locks all the doors. It won’t unlock any of the doors -- that’s a safety feature. Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors, turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shift lever out of “P” (Park) all of the doors will lock. And, every time you stop and move your shift lever into “P77 (Park), your doors will unlock. If someone needs to get out while you’re not in “P7’ (Park), have that person use the manual or power lock. When the door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again.

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Rear Door Security Lock 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 use one of these locks:

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1. Move the lever on the door all the way down.

SET LEVER ON OTHER REAR DOOR ALSO.

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3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.

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The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or olaer children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks. To cancel the rear door lock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way up. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the - locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system, see “Theft Deterrent” in the Index. Central Door Unlocking System You can unlock all your doors from either door by holding the key in the unlock position for a few seconds.

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button.

If your Cadillac has the Security Package option, you will not be able to unlock your doors from the trunk. Illuminated Entry System (Option) When you push the door handle button, you’ll get a light around the door lock cylinder. You’ll be able to see where to put the door key when it’s dark. And the lights inside your Cadillac will go on. They’ll go off when you start your engine, or when 20 seconds have passed. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (OPTION) If your Cadillac has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. 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.

Should interference to this system occur, try this: 0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the

instructions on battery replacement.

0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This

product has a maximum range.

0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the

signal. See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Operation The driver’s door will unlock automatically when “UNLOCK” is pressed. If “UNLOCK” is pressed twice, all doors will unlock. All doors will lock when “DOOR” is pressed. The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk - symbol is pressed. The Keyless Entry System allows a transmitter to be matched to as many different vehicles as you own with this system. Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it. The transmitter will arm the Theft Deterrent System whenever the doors are closed and you push the DOOR button. It will disarm the system when you push the UNLOCK button. If your Cadillac is equipped with the Illuminated Entry System, you can make it work by pushing any button on the transmitter. The lights will stay on for 20 seconds. Matching Transmitter (s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter mom unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining transmitter with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitter must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.

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You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the same model svstem. (General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only 2 transmitters matched to it. See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries. For battery replacement use two Duracell batteries, type DL-2 or a similar type. To replace the batteries:

1. If your transmitter has a screw, remove the screw from the back cover. If there is no screw, carefully pry off the cover by inserting a dime (or similar object) in the slot between the covers and twist.

2. Lift off the front cover, bottom half first.

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Glove Box The glove box is directly in front of the front passenger seat. To unlock the door, insert the oval key into the lock cylinder and turn it to the left to a horizontal position. To lock the door turn the key to the right to a vertical position and remove the key. The glove box door is opened by pulling out on the handle next to the lock cylinder. Rear Storuge Box If you have a Sedan, you have this feature above and behind the rear seat. Just pull up on the latch and the lid will open to a handy storage area. Use this space far small items like a flashlight, gloves and sunglasses.

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You’ll find the button here in the glove box. Push the yellow button to open your trunk.

It works when the ignition is on. If you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to “Off”, you can still use the Remote Trunk Release. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). The electrical power to the Trunk Release will not shut off until you open a door or 10 minutes has passed. If you want this power for another 10 minutes, just turn the key to “RUN” and then back to “OFF”. AUTOiWTIC PULL-DOWN FEATURE (OPTION)

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Your car has an automatic pull-down feature that helps close the trunk electronically. Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down. Your fingers could be injured, and you would need someone to help you free them. Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it and as it is goin1 -own.

With this feature, a warning light will come on in the Information Center if your trunk is not closed. THEFT Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Cadillac 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. Kev in the ignition: If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?

Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.

0 Lock the glove box. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. 0 Then take the door key with you.

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U N m R S A L THEFT DETERRENT (OPTION)

If your Cadillac has this option, it has a theft deterrent alarm system. With this system, tht “SECURITY” light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is off).

This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s how to do it: 1. Opcn the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry

System. The “SECURITY” light should come on and stay on.

3. Close all doors. The “SECURITY” light should go off. If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System, the alarm will go off. It will also go off if a door lock or the trunk lock is damaged. Your vehicle’s lights will flash and the horn will sound for 3 minutes, then will go off to save battery power. And, your vehicle will not start. Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It arms only if you use a power door lock switch or Keyless Entry System. Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: 0 If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should

be locked after the doors are closed.

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Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm.

If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry System, if you have it. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. How to Test The Alarm

Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door lock or the Keyless Entry System. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the door. The horn will sound and your headlights will flash.

If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. PASS-KEY IIm

Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove

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ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key 11 TM system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match.

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or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the “SECURITY” light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The security light will remain on during this time. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try the other ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 TM . If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the security light will flash. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the other ignition keys.

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to have a new key made. If you’re ever driving and the “SECURITY” light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key I1 TM system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 TM system. while the security light stays on as described. So you should service your vehicle as soon as possible. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 TM ignition key, see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 TM to have a new key made.

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IGNITION KEY POSITIONS

This lock gives you five different positions.

Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the “LOCK” position. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s an anti-theft feature.

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The other positions let you perform these functions: ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into “Acc”, push in the key and turn

- it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was

before you inserted the key. OFIF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like “Lock.” Use “Off” if you must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your car is being pushed). RUN: This is the position for driving. STARE This starts your engine.

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STARTING YOUR ENGINE Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use “ N ’ (Neutral) only.

NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park, if your Cadillac is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to when your vehicle is stopped.

To start vour V8 engine: 1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your vehicle’s computer systems, you don’t.

2. Turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of the

key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start” for about three

seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery.

will cause your battery to be drained much so0 ive heat can damage your starter motor.

4. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be

flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing 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.

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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (OPTION) In very cold weather, O°F (-18OC) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. To use the block heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.

A CAUTION:

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

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NOTICE: After you’ve u was before, to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the block heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

There are several different positions for your shift lever.