1994 Cadillac Deville Owners Manual

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1994 OWNER’S LITERATURE PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP (Cadllac Motor C a r Co. Detroit. Mich.) THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST 7 JANUARY 2ND. IN THE YEAR 1915 COPYRIOWT, CADtLLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION . ‘. I ‘he rich Club of England awarded the pres- tigious 1- 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 to win this honor and the 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. LI 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 Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the cor- ner-stone of modern production. From t 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 Saturday 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 service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 La- Salle/Harley Earl). The ’30s wit- nessed production of the smooth and quiet V12 and JV 16 engines., -\ The crisp, contemporary lines of 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 V1710 en- gines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each tank. 1 r_ For the 1948 model, Cadillac stainless steel roof and low profile tires. introduced the 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, tilt 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 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. 1. -\ A 1993 Cadillac Allantit 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 advances as the Northstar system. The system includes 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, 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 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 was the all three major first car ever to win automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car & Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. . . . . . . . ta 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 Restraint Systems .......................... This section telk you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR’ system. This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac. 66 I Section 2 - Features and Controls .............................. Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ................ 150 1 176 I 214 I 248 1 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 ......................... 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 YQU 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 ....................... 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 5. Second Edition - THE 1994 SEDAN DEVILLE 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 OWNERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE 2MANUAL: Aux propri6taires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franpis chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. 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 1993. All Rights Reserved. ~~~ -- .- - 31 from beginning to end HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Many people read their owner’s manu; when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help youiearn :bout 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 W M Z N G S AND SYMBOLS You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use gray 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 vou 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 notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices 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: - POSSIBLE INJURY 8 PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUTION CAUSTIC BAlTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS I AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAlTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK WINDOW I FASTEN SEAT BELTS AIR BAG POWER r These symbols have to do with your lights: I MASTER LIGHTING -1 A SWITCH HAZARD WARNING FLASHER TURN SIGNALS PARKING LIGHTS #O 0 4 W 0 b LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER I VENTILATING FAN HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: c I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CHARGING BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT 1 ENGINE OIL ENGINE OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE TEMPERATURE FUEL PRESSURE Here are some other symbols you may see: F FUSE RADIO VOLUME RADIO SELECTOR r 1 =I 1 TRUNK HATCHBACK CONDITIONING AIR RELEASE LIGHTER I SPEAKER - SEATS AND RESTRUNT SYSTEMS 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, heated seats, and head restraints. Power Seat Control The power seat control switches are located on each of the front doors. The power control switch moves the seat forward and backward, up and down, and adjusts the angle of the seat. Seat Adjuster Pressing the front switch tilts the front portion of the seat cushion either up or down. Pressing the rear switch tilts the rear portion of the seat cushion up or m down. Moving the center switch side to side moves the whole seat up or down. Move the center switch forward or back to move the whole seat forward or rearward. Front Seatback Recliner To recline the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the front seat and move the position the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will move to the full upright position. Power Seatback Recliner (Optional) Move the switch forward to raise the seatback and rearward to recline the seatback. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. A CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you bucWe up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. 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 properly. c- Heated Seats (Optional) The control is located on the outboard side of the front seats. Move the switch to ei&r LO or HI to turn on the heating element in the seat. This feature is designed primarily for use on damp and chilly days. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. On colder days, the HI setting heats the seats to an even higher temperature. To prevent uncomfortable overheating of the seats, the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to automatically maintain the temperature at the selected setting. A telltale light in the control switch reminds you that the heating system is in use. To preserve the battery, the heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on, and are deactivated when the ignition is turned off. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up 6r ,down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. SAFETYBELTS: THEY’RE FOR EVERYONE - Here’s why: They work. 7 This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. I- 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. so serious that even A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be 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 have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In - most crashes buckling does matter up ... a lot! L a n W%y Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! 13 Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 14 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... ... ... . 1 15 or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 16 - HERE ARE QUESTIONS “ N Y P E O P L E ASKABOUTSAFETYBELTS-AND THE - AlVSWERS Q : Won’t I be trapped in .the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? belts ? 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. 0: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won ’t have to wear safety A: Air 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 from 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. 17 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 75 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. HOW TO WE& SAFETYBELTS PROPERLY Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Cadillac, see the section after this one, called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. 18 DRIVER POSITION This section describes the driver’s restraint system. Lapshoulder 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 straight. 19 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 would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 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. 21 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . 1 YOU can move tne shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. r- t-4 To move it up or down, squeeze the release handle. When you release the handle, try to move it down a little to make sure it has locked into position. You can move the adjuster up from a lower position by pushing the bottom of the release handle. 22 Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is properly positioned on your shoulder, away from your face and To help you find a height that is right for you, follow these guidelines: For a tall person: Use the upper or upper-middle position. For a person of average height: Use a position somewhere in the middle. For a short person: Use the lower or lower-middle position. Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your vehicle has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, you can adjust it like this: 1. Sit well back in the seat. -. 2. Star shol 't pulling the dder belt out. 3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. .- I- & _ 24 4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. If you don’t, the adjustment feature won’t set, and you’ll have to start again. 5. Now you can add a small amount of slack. Lean forward slightly, then sit back. If you’ve added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack, pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again. 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 serious$ 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. I - 26 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt 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. is buckled in the wrong 27 A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. I A CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. Y0.u could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. 28 Q: What’s wrong with this? L: The belt is twisted across the body. A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. I- 29 of the way. If you slam your vehicle. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out the door on it, you can damage both the belt and SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTMNT SYSTEM (MR BAGS) This section explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or “air bag,” system. Your Cadillac has an air bag for both the driver and the right-front passenger. Here are the most important things to know: 30 r 31 I Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel. The system checks for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you problem. if there is a You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to “Run” or “Start.” Then the system is ready. Remember, 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. light should go out, which means the 33 How The Air Bag System Works 34 Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right-front passenger’s air bag is located in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 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 15 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. It is possible that in a crash, only one of the two air bags in your Cadillac will deploy. This is rare, but can happen in a crash just severe enough to make an air bag inflate. 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. 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 inflates a cloth bag. The inflator, cloth bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the passenger. 35 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 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. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag or the instrument panel for the passenger’s bag 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. There will be small amounts of smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags. 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. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because reaction surface for the inflating air bag. the windshield acts as a The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, 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 air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual has information about the need to replace other parts. 36 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system if the air bag deploys in a crash. The module records information about the readiness of the system, which sensors activated the deployment, and whether the driver’s safety belt was in use. 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 service. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the right-front passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag on the steering wheel or both the air bag and the instrument panel for the passenger’s air bag. Do not open or break the air bag covers. Is the smoke from an air bag inflation harmful? The particles emitted during air bag inflation are not harmful to most people. Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty breathing if they stay in the vehicle with the windows closed after air bag inflation. So, if your air bag inflates, you and any passengers should exit the vehicle if and when it is safe to do so. If you or your passengers can’t get out of the vehicle, try to get fresh air by opening a window, turning on the fan, or opening a door. 37 Servicing Your Air Bag=Equipped Cadillac Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced. 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. Your Cadillac dealer and the 1994 Cadillac Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. r SAFETYBELT USE DURING PREGNANCY Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low aspossible thr*oughout the-pregnancy. i ! The best way’to protect the fetus 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. is to protect the mother. When a safety l- 39 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. CENTER PASSENGER POSITION 40 Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front split and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center position. - 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. 41 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. the of this 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” section. at 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. 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. -4 r. 1 42 Rear Seat Outside Passenger 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. --. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 43 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 44 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. c You can be',seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash. p u would move forward too much, which could increase iqjury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. 45 @ To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. CHILDREN 46 :1 A :: ‘, r I _ .. . . CHILD RESTRAINTS .. 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. Mere 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. NEVER put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’s why: 49 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 in it. Top Strap -- even when no child is If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. t . A 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. For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law. Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you, or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle. 50 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. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. Securing a Child Position in the Center Rear Seat Restraint 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. 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. 4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.'The child restraint instructions will show you how. 54 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 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 secure. If the child restraint isn't secure, turn the latch-plate over and buckle it again. Then seeif it issecure. If it isn't, secure the restraint in a different place in -the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. 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. 55 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Your vehicle has a right-front passenger’s air bag. NEVER put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: - __ A CAUTION A rear-facing,child restraint in the front seat could be pushed into the seatback by the right-front passenger’s air bag if it inflates. A ch$ld in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if this, happens. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. I - You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle has a right-front passenger’s air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a front-facing child restraint. 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. 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 57 the 6. Pull the rest of lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. L C 7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. -. L J 8. 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. Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. 60 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. 61 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. 62 n 7 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. 63 SAFETYBELT EXTENDER If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. 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 SMETYBELTSAFTER 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 need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. 64 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. I ' CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to "ON" and moved the shift lever out of rcP9' (Park), that would release the parking brake. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children, .- I - 66 f 7- The square key is for the ignition only. It has a resistor pellet which is part of the vehicle’s PASS -Key I1 system. The round key is for the doors and all other locks. When your Cadillac is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the door’keys. The plug has a code on it that tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. However, the ignition keys do not have a knock out plug. The ignition keys have a bar code tag attach to them. Your dealer or qualified locksmith, by reading the bar code tag, can then make your ignition keys. 67 There are 15 alternative ignition PASS Key II@ blanks to help discourage theft. Keep the bar code tag and the door key plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you will be able to have new ones made easily using the plug or 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 68 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: your door key. Use 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 manually lock the door. To unlock the door, slide the lock lever up. 69 Power Door Locks Push the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all the doors at once. The rear power door lock switches won't unlock any of the doors -- that's a safety feature. 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 this lock, 1. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position. 2. Close the door. 70 .- 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door lock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shift lever out of ‘‘Y (Park) all of the doors will lock. And, every time you stop and move your shift lever into “P” (Park), your doors will unlock. If someone needs to get out while you’re not in “P77 (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. You can also have this feature changed where the doors will stay locked when you shift back into “P” (Park), ask your dealership for details. Leaving Your Whicle If you are leaving the vehicle, set the locks from inside, get out and close the door. Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. When unlocking either door, you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds. .-. Anti-Lockout Feature 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 can not lock your vehicle using the power locks. If you close the door you can lock it using the Remote Keyless Entry System. It is always recommended that you remove your ignition key when locking your vehicle. When the engine is running the Anti-Lockout feature is disabled. -. Illuminated Entry System Your illuminated entry system turns on all the courtesy lights when a door is opened or if you push the Remote Keyless Entry button. When the door is closed, the courtesy lights will go out. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM With this feature you can turn on your interior lights, lock and unlock your doors, or unlock your trunk from up to 15 feet (4.5 mm) using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Remote Keyless Entry System is intended to be used as a supplementary vehicle entry device. It is not intended to replace, but rather should be used in conjunction with a door lock key. It 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: .- 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. '72 r- - 7 . . .a Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Operation Press this symbol to unlock the driver’s door. Press it again within 5 seconds to unlock the other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm the Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interior lights. Press this symbol to lock your doors. This also arms the Theft Deterrent System. Press this symbol to open the trunk. Press this button to turn on the interior lights only. 73 Matching Trunsmitter(s) To Your khicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement 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 must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded. the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system. (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. 1. Use round end of the door key, or a quarter to rotate cover counterclockwise 1/16 of a turn. 74 2. Remove battery and replace with CR2025 or equivalent. Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter. ... ., . . ".__... 3. Make sure battery is positioned with " + " facing cover. 75 3 4. Align notches on cover and transmitter and rotate clockwise to reinstall. STORAGE ARMREST The front armrest opens into a storage area. To open it lift the front edge. Inside you will find storage for cassettes or CD’s, a coin holder and a dual cup holder that flips forward for use. GLOW BOX .I The glove box is directly in front of the front passenger seat. To unlock the door, insert the round key into the lock cylinder and turn it to the left. To lock the door, turn the key to the right and remove the key. The key may be removed in the locked or unlocked position. Trunk Security Override Inside the glove box ik an override switch that is useful if you want to leave valuables in the trunk when using a commercial parking lot. Push the button to disable the Remote Trunk Release button. Then lock your glove box with the door key. If you have your door key with you, this will help keep someone from getting into your trunk. Push the button again to make the power trunk release button usable. You can still use your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to open the trunk even if the override button is pushed in. Convenience Net (Optional) Your vehicle has a convenience net. You can see it ju wall of the trunk. Us the net to secure small loads like grocery bags. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. .st inside th e back - .- When not using the net, hook the net to the two tabs securing it to the sill plate. The net is not for larger, heavier loads store such loads in the trunk as far forward as you can. REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE You’ll find the button here, in the Headlight Control Panel. Push the button to release the trunk lid. __ The shift lever must in “P” (Park) with the ignition in the “Run” position or in Retained Accessory Power mode. 79 AUTOMATIC PULL-DOWN FEATURE (OPTION) A CAUTION Your car has an automatic pull-down feature that helps close the trunk electronically. Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down. Your fingers could be iqjured, and you would need someone to help you free them. Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it and as it is going down. - - NOTICE: Don’t slam your trunk lid down. If you slam it, you can damage the Pull Down system. 80 A CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk Iid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrica1 wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on between 65 F (18” C) to 85 F (29O C). That will force outside air into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index. See ‘4Engine Exhaust” in. the Index. 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. Key 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 fr9m 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. 81 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. Lock the glove box. Push the Trunk Security Override switch in the glove box. 0 Do not leave the Remote Keyless Entry key fob, take it with you. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. 0 Then take the door key with you. THEFT DETERRENT (OPTION) If your Cadillac has this option, it has a Theft Deterrent Alarm System. With this system, the “SECURITY” light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is off). 82 __ This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s how to do it: 1. Open 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 is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System, the alarm will go off. It will also go off if 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. 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: If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed. 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. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. How to Test The Alarm From outside the vehicle, roll down your window and lock the vehicle using the power door lock or the Keyless Entry System and close the door. 0 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. 83 (Personalized PASS-KEY’II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key’II Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key% 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 the key from the ignition. PASS-Key’II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key% 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. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY messgge is displayed 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 fuses (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-K@II. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work, you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the other ignition keys. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II to have a new key made. and the L1 P c -- If you’re ever driving and you get the THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM CAR MAY NOT RESTART message you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key’II system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key’II system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition ke , see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. NEW VEHICLE “BREAK-IN” r 6 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: 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 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every time you get new brake linings. 85 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. 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.wil1 remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key. OFF: 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. 86 NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in “Lock” and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel 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 “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 Cad,illac is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to “P” (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. Don’tpush 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. 87 NOTICE: Holding your key in “Start” for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive 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 engine starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 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 Cadillac” in the Index. D M N G THROUGH DEEP STMDING WATER I 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. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. ENGINE COOLANT HEATER (ENGINE BLOCK HEATER) (OPTION) (CANADA ONLY) In very cold weather, O°F (-1S”C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolant 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 fie. 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. 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. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant 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. AUTOlMATIC TRANSAXLE Your automatic transaxle shift lever is located on the steering column. LI There are several different positions for your shift lever. P ..................................................... Park R ................................................. Reverse N ................................................. Neutral @ ............................................... Overdrive 3 ........................................ Third Gear (Drive) 2 ............................................. SecondGear l................................................FirstGear 90 P (Park) This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to “P” (Park). See “Shifting Into “P” (Park)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Ilrailer” in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in “P7’ (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the ignition key is in the “Run” position. If you cannot shift out of “P’7 (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into “P” (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out of ‘P’ (Park)” in this part. 91 R (Reverse) Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to ‘6R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to “R” only after your vehicle stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn’t connect restart when you’re already moving, use “N” “N” when your vehicle is being towed. with the wheels. To (Neutral) only. Also, use A CAUTION: Shifting out oPCP” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while your engine is racing. NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. c- Y p_ @ Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: - Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. - Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. NOTICE: If your vehicle seems IO start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, 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 “2” (Second Gear) when you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h) and @ (Overdrive) for higher speeds. 3 (Third Gear) This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive.

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