1998 Cadillac Deville Owners Manual

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.

Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 rriiles (10 000 to 13 000 krn). Any time you notice unusual . wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet for scheduled rotation intervals.

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Don’t include the compact spare tire tire rotation. front and After the tires have been rotated, adjust the rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torqoe” in the Index.

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.\ In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)

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When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here.

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When It’s Time for New Tires

One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining.

You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true:

You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snaggea deep enough to show cord or fabric.

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The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage.

Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be followed by an “MS” (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.

' A CAUTION:

Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It's all right to drive with your compact spare, though. It was developed for use on your vehicle.

If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria ("PC) standards.

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Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example,, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as' well on the governmefit course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction -- AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C . Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

1 Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based

on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, 'or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature -- A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of 6-46

heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is ,established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.

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Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be’repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model.

Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.

NOTICE:

The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or

\ -odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis.

See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information.

Used Replacement Wheels

Tire Chains

NOTICE:

Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.

Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.

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Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle:

Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover

They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.

Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: 0 Alcohol

Laundry Soap

0 Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your dealer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Here are some cleaning tips: 0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.

Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain.

0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area

often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forrns after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set.

Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask

surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.

3. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on

the container label to form thick suds.

4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t

saturate the material and don’t rub

it roughly.

5. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge

to remove the suds.

6. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, damp towel or cloth. 7. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the

soiled area with cool water.

2. If a stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interior

cleaner instructions described earlier.

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3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.

4. Let dry. Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. First, clean with cool water and allow to dry

completely.

3. If a stain remains, follow instructions for

Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner.

Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth.

Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove may have to do it more than once.

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0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain

if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinyllleather cleaner. See your dealer for this product.

Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. DO not use heat to dry.

For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Soiled or stained leather should 'be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm the leather;

Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish.

Cleaning Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Cleaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won't be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean imd dry.

Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not 'be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.

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Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later. abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger’grid. Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may’ be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon Ami@ Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 105001 1. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water.

Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet.) Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.

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Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.

Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.)

Your vehicle has a “basecoatjclearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatjclearcoat paint finish.

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NOTICE:

Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.

Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use st?ong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could darnage the surface. You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.

Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.

I NOTICE:

When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.

Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.

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Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 krn) of purchase, whichever occurs first.

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Fink Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you.

Appearance Care Materials Chart

DESCRIPTION

Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated Tar and Road Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner and Polish White Sidewall Tire Cleaner

Vinyl Cleaner Glass Cleaner

Wash Wax Concentrate Armor All TM Protectant Multi-Purpose Interior

Cleaner

Wheel Cleaner

Capture Dry Spot Remover

Armor All TM Cleaner Synthetic Chamois Silicone Tire Shine Finish Enhancer

16 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L)

Cleaner Wax 12377966 Surface Cleaner 12377984 See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.

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Exterior polishing cloth

Removes tar, road oil and asphalt

Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops

Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints

Cleans and lightly waxes

Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas TM , plastic,

rubber and vinyl

Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels

and floor mats

Spray on and rinse with water

Attracts, absorbs and removes soils

Cleans and shines a variety of surface types

Shines vehicle without scratching

Spray on tire shine

Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish Removes contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks

**Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the frmt corner of the iptrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The’Sth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the rear wall of the trunk on the passenger’s side. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:

your VIN,

the model designation, paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment.

Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment

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NOTICE:

Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warrant$ Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other.components from working as they should.

Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.

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Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is powered by a MaxiFuse? An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiring checked right away. MaxiFuse is a registered trademark of Little Fuse Incorporated. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wipers will stop until the motor cools. is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to have it fmed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the cifcuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.

If the overload,

MaxiFusesLRelay Center The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the engine compartment fuse b1oc.k on the driver’s side of the engine. To access the compartment fuse block, remove the shroud cover. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.

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Usage Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) Fuse (DeVille Concours Only), Convenience Fuse, BATT Fuse, Antenna Fuse, Right and Left Position Lamp Relays (Export), HazardPosition Lamp Cut-Out Relay (Export), Passenger and Driver Seat Belt Comfort Solenoids, Trunk and Fuel Door Release Solenoids and Relays, Door LocWnlock Relays, Damper Relay (DeVille Concours Only), Parking Lamp Relay, Right and Left Park Fuse, Rear Fog Lamp Relay Defog Relay, Pull-Down Fuse, Right and Left Heated Seat Fuse, Electronic Level Control (ELC) FuseRelay, Antenna Fuse, Heated Mirror Fuse, Heated Backlite Fuse, Electronic Level Control (ELC) Circuit Breaker

Fuse BODY 3

Usage Controlled Power Relay, Controlled Power Back-up Relay, Cluster Fuse, Platform Zone Module (PZM) Fuse, Radio Fuse, DAB Relay, Trunk and Fuel Door Release Relay, High Beam Relay, Comfort Fuse, AMP (Bose Only) Fuse

INADVERT Inadvertent Power Relay, Interior

LAMPS

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Lamps Fuse, Cigarette Lighter- 1 Fuse, Cigarette Lighter-2 Fuse, Cigarette Lighter-2 Fuse, Courtesy Lamp Relay Headlamps FuseRelay, HighLow Beam Control Relay, Fog LampLDRL Fuse, Hazard Fuse, Mirror Fuse, Inadvertent Power Relay, Right and Left High Beam Fuse, Right and Left Low Beam Fuse, Stop Fuse, Fog Lamp Relay (DeVille Concours Only), DRL Relay Rear Ignition- 1 Relay, Wiper Fuse, Relay Ignition- 1 Fuse, Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Fuse, Accessory Relay

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Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the same amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the engine compartment fuse block and the rear compartment fuse block.

Usage

Fuse WINDOWS Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB) Relay SEATS

Horn Relay, Driver and Passenger Lumbar IdOut Relays, Driver and Passenger Upmown Relays Steering Column Ignition Switch Steering Column Ignition Switch Front and Rear Ignition- 1 Relay, Oxygen Sensor 1 and 2 Fuse, Fuel Fuse, Cruise Fuse, DRL Relay, Front and Rear Fog Lamp Relay (DeVille Concours Only), Control Power Back-up Relay, Ignition-1 Fuse, Fuel Pump Relay Starter Relay and Solenoid, Park/Rev Fuse, Park Relay, PCM Fuse, AC Compressor Fuse and Relay, Fan Relay ABS Brake Modulator

BRAKES COOL FNS Cooling Fan Relays 1 and 3 * Do not alter OBD 11 related fuses or circuit breakers.

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The fuse block is located next to the air cleaner on the driver’s side of the engine. Lift the cover to gain access. Fuse DRL COR LPS

Usage Daytime Running Lamps Cornering Lamp Switch, Right and Left Cornering Lamps, Right and Left Position Lamp Relays (Export)

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CIG LTR 2

Usage Trunk Lamp, Courtesy Lamps, Front Vanity Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Garage Door Opener, Courtesy Lamp Relay, Front Reading Lamps, Rear Vanity Lamps and Reading Lamps (DeVille Concours/d'Elegance Only) Front and Rear Cigarette Lighters (Full Console Only) Right and Left Rear Cigarette Lighters

L HDLP LO Left Low-Beam Headlamp R HDLP LO Right Low-Beam Headlamp Left High-Beam Headlamp L HDLP HI R HDLP HI Right High-Beam Headlamp FOG Right and Left Front Fog Lamp Relay (DeVille Concours Only), Fog Lamp Relay (DeVille Concours Only), Right and Left Fog Lamps (DeVille Concours Only)

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STOP

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DRL

Headlamp Relay, High/Low Beam Control Relay, Right and Left Low/High Beam Fuses Electronic Flasher Module, Turn/Hazard Switch, Right and Left Front Turn Lamps, Right and Left Rear Turn Lamps, Right and Left Repeater Lamps (Export), Cluster Stoplamp Switch, Turn Hazard Switch, ABS Controller, Stepper Motor Cruise Control, Right and Left Rear Stoplamps (Export), Right and Left Rear Turn Lamps Inadvertent Power Relay, Left Outside Rearview Mirror Switch, ALDL, Memory Mirror Module Dimmer Switch, Cluster Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) in Relay, Left and Right Low Beam DIU Mode, DRL Resistor

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System

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WIPERS A/C COMP

PCM (BAT)* PARKREV

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Usage Usage Rear Ignition- 1 Relay, Fog Lamp Relays (DeVille Concours Only), Control Power Back-up, DlU Relay, Ignition Switch in Steering Column, Injectors, ECS Fuse, PCM Fuse, DIS Fuse Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch AC Compressor Relay, Cooling Fan Relays 1,2,3, Compressor Clutch PCM TCC and Exterior Travel Brake Switch, Reverse Relay, Right and Left Back-up Lamps, Electrochromic Mirror (in Header), Park Relay, Brake Transaxle-Shift Interlock (BTSI) Switch, BTSI, PZM Transaxle Shift Solenoids, Mass Airflow, Canister Purge, PCM, Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), Front Ignition- 1 Relay

Fuse PCM (IGN)* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) DIS* CRUISE

Electronic Ignition Control Module Stepper Motor Cruise Control, Power Steering Pressure Switch, Low Refrigerant Pressure Cutoff Switch Injectors 1,4,6,7 Injectors 2, 3, 5, 8

INJ* INJ* FUEL PUMP* PCM, Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Pump FUEL PUMP* Fuel Pump OXY SEN1 * Oxygen Sensor Front, CAT Front

Oxygen Sensor

OXY SEN2* Oxygen Sensor Rear, Catalytic Converter (CAT) Rear 0 xygen Sensor

* Do not alter OBD I1 related fuses or circuit breakers.

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Rear Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located on the front wall of the trunk (behind the rear seat) on the driver’s side. Loosen the four trunk trim fasteners and ~ u l l the trim away from the fuse block to gain access.

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Usage Cluster, Cruise in Stalk, PZM, TCC Switches SDM Electronic Level Control (ELC) Relay, ELC Sensor (DeVille Only), ELC Compressor Electronic Flasher, Turn/Hazard Switch Headlamp Wash Relay, Rear Zone Blower, Right and Left Heated Seat Switches (Optional)

PZM

Usage Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) (DeVille Concours Only) PRNDL, Heated Windshield Module (Optional), PZM, Cluster, Air Control Module (ACM), Upper Zone Motor, Lower Zone Motor (Optional), HVAC Solenoids, Climate Control Panel Analog Cluster (Console Shift Only), Rear Defog Relay, ELC Relay CD Player, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Controlled Power Relay, Air Control Module (ACM), PZM

COMFORT

AMP (Bose Only) Active Audio Amplifier (Optional) PZM RADIOPHONE Radio Receiver, Radio Interface Module (RIM) (Bose Only), Phone, DAB Relay, Trunk Release Relay, Fuel Door Release Relay, High/Low Beam Relay Steering Wheel Controls, Cluster

CLUSTER

Fuse ACC.

HTD BACKLT HTD MIR

HTD SEAT R

HTD. SEAT L

PULL DOWN ANTENNA RSS

CONVENC

Usage PZM, Electrochromic IMirror, Rain Sensor (Optional), Accessory Relay, Cellular Phone Handset (Optional) Rear Window Defog Right and Left Heated Outside Mirrors Passenger Heated Seat Relay (Optional) Driver Heated Seat Relay (Optional) Trunk Pull-Down 'Motor Power Mast Antenna Road. Sensing Suspension Module (DeVille Concours Only), Damper Relay (DeVille Concours Only) Tr~~nk Release Relay, Trunk Release Solenoid, Fuel Door Release Relay, Fuel Filler Door Release Solenoid, Door Lock Relay, Left Front Door Motors, PZM, Door Unlock Relay

Fuse BATT

RSS RT PARK

LT PARK

Usage Driver and Passenger Seat Lumbar Switch (Optional), Memory Seat Module (Optional) Road Sensing Suspension Headlamp Switch, Right _ - Turn/Stop/Tail Lamps, Right Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps, Right Front Park/Turn Lamps, License Plate Lamp, HazardPosition Lamp Cut-Out Relay (Export) Left TumlStoplrTail Lamps,.,Left 'Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps, HazardRosition Lamp Cut-Out Relay (Export), Left Front Park/"um Lamps, Underhood Lamp, Trailer (Optional)

*'Do not alter OBD 11 related fuses or circuit breakers.

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Replacement Bulbs Application Headlamps, Composite Inner High Beam ....................... 9005 Outer Low Beam ... 1 ................... 9006 . FrontTurn Signal ..................... 3157NA ... 1156 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp, .............. 2057 Capacities and Specifications Engine Specifications Displacement Q p e .......................... VIN Engine Code DeVille and DeVdle d’Elegance ............ Y Concours ...............................

279 cubic inches (4 565 cc) .4.6L DOHC V8

.........

Horsepower

DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance ............ 275 (bhp) @ 5600 rpm 205 (kW) @ 5600 rpm Concours ............. 300 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm 224 (kW) @ 6000 rpm

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Torque Numbei.

DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance ........... 300 (lb-ft) 0 4000 rpm 407 (N-m) @ 4000 rprn Concours ............. 295 (lb-ft) @ 4400 rpm 400 (N-m) @ 4400 rpm Firing Order ................... 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 Thermostat Starts To Open . . 177-184°F (81-85°C) Capacities Transaxle (4T80-E) ............ 15 quarts (14.2 L) Crankcase (Engine Oil with Filter Change) ........... 7.5 quarts (7.1 L) Engine Cooling System ...... 10.68 quarts (l0.i L) Fuel Tank ................... 20 gallons (75.7 L) R- 134a Refrigerant .............. 2 lbs. (0.91 kg) Vehicle Dimensions ............. 113.8 inches (289.1 cm) Wheel Base Length ................ 209.78 inches (532.6 cm) Height,. .................. 56.4 inches (143.2 cm) Width ................... 76.5 inches (194.3 cm) Front Tread ............... 60.9 inches (154.6 cm) Rear Tread ............... 60.9 inches (154.6 cm) Wheel Nut Torque ........... 100 lb-f t (140 Nam)

Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your dealer.

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Filter Element . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type A- 1208C Fuel Filter Element . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type GF-624 Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type PF-58 PCV Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type CV-774C Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type 41 -950 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type 131-66 Windshield Wiper Blade (Pin Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 inches (56.5 cm)

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Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you publications and how to report any safety defects.

how to obtain service

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Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Roadside Service Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired Gold Key Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Cadillac dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps:

I STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member

of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If

the matter has

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STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center, 24 hours a day, by calling 1-800-458-8006. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). For help outside of the United States and Canada, call the following numbers as appropriate:

In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)

In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135 (English) or 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122 In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763- 13 15 In other overseas locations, call GM Overseas Distribution Corporation in Canada at: (905) 644-4 1 12.

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For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 Your name, address, home and business

telephone numbers

0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available

from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.)

0 Dealership name and location

Vehicle delivery date and present mileage

0 Nature of concern We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Cadillac, address your inquiry to:

Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 436004 Pontiac, MI 48343-6004

In Canada, write to:

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices. When contacting Cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

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Roadside Service

TOLL-FREE HOTLINE 1=800=882=1112

Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, when appropriate, a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on-site service.

Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing 1-800-882-1112,24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This service is provided at no charge for any warranty-covered situation and for a nominal charge if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty. Roadside Service is available only in the United States and Canada. Cadillac Own Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privileges TM at “no charge,” throughout your 1998 Cadillac Warranty Period - - 48 months/ 50,000 miles (80 000 km).

-’rivileges TM

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Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the following situations:

Towing Service

0 Battery Jump Starting 0 Lock Out Assistance 0 Fuel Delivery 0 Flat Tire Change (Covers change only) 0 Trip Interruption -- If your trip is interrupted due

to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car.

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Roadside Service Availability Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an advisor is available to assist you over the phone. A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your location within a 30 mile (50 km) radius, of a participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership. Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number: 1-800-882- 11 12. An experienced Roadside Service Advisor will assist you and request the following information:

A description of the problem

0 Name, home address, home telephone number 0 Location of your Cadillac and number you are

calling from The model year, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), mileage and date of delivery

Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have hearing difficulties or are speech impaired. Cadillac has installed special telecommunication devices called Text Telephone (TTY) in the Roadside Service Center. Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 1-800-833-CMCC -- daily, 24 hours.

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Gold Key Courtesy Transportation One of your Cadillac Owner Privileges is Gold Key Courtesy Transportation. It is just one more example of Cadillac's commitment to provide the services you expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner. Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you need to be when your Cadillac is in the dealership for warranty service.* In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation.

Our Cadillac Dealer Technician network is ready and able to assist Cadillac customers at roadside.

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Transportation Options* Warranty work can frequently be handled in one day, but there is often no reason for you to wait at the dealership. Cadillac helps minimize inconvenience to you by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealership can offer you one of the following options: Shuttle Service" Your dealership can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule when your Cadillac due to a warranty repair.

is unavailable

Courtesy Vehicle* For repairs that require your vehicle to be unavailable to you for an extended period of time, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy vehicle from the dealership, or one obtained from a local rental agency.

Miscellaneous Service* Should the situation necessitate making your own arrangements, Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides for reimbursement of personally arranged transportation such as cab fare, reasonable fuel expenses for a ride provided by another individual or a rental vehicle obtained from an independent source. *Some restrictions may apply. Please consult your Cadillac dealer concerning specific Gold Key Courtesy Transportation benejits ofSered by the dealership. Plan Ahead When Possible Whenever possible, scheduling an appointment for your vehicle's warranty service and advising your service consultant that you wish to take advantage of Gold Kev Courtesy Transportation can help minimize your inconvenience by allowing your dealer to prepare arrangements to fulfill your transportation needs in advance of your visit.

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Owner Kesponsibilities You are responsible for primary insurance coverage of the vehicle provided. In many cases, your own auto insurance policy may provide this coverage under provisions for rental car agreements. Please consult your insurance carrier to be certain of what’s covered. While your dealership will cover the rental expense of a vehicle provided under the provisions of Gold Key Courtesy Transportation, you are responsible for charges incurred for such items as fuel used, additional insurance coverage and any taxes or fees levied by state or local governmental agencies.

It is important that your vehicle be picked up from the dealership promptly following the completion of your repairs. If your vehicle is not picked up from the dealership within a reasonable amount of time following notification from the dealer, you may be responsible for any additional rental charges incurred as a result of this delay. For Canadian Vehicles In Canada, for warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details.

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GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Cadillac and your Cadillac dealer are committed making sure you are completely satisfied 'with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Cadillac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE.

to

BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address:

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203- 1804 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors.

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We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-458-8006. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.

from the

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.

-TECTS

SAFETY

REPORTING TO THE CANADIALA GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A ON5

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006 or write:

Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 436004 Pontiac, MI 48343-6004

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1998 CADILLAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out

The following publications covering the operation and servicing

the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing

it in with your check, money order,

or credit card information to Helm, incorporated (address below.)

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 CADILLAC OWNER’S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 0.00

SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00

TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00

SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.

CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORE 3 FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:

Helm, Incorporated EO. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-553-4123

Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-NlasterCard-Discover)

ORDER TOLL FREE

(NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Onlv 1-31 3-865-5927

1-800-551-4123

service. If further information is needed, write to the address s R own below or call

Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal 1-800-551 -41 23. Material cannot be returned information within 30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied aaainst the original order.

for credit without packing slip with return

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NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent.

HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

For purchases outside U S A . please write to the above address for quotation.

to:

s Mail completed order form - P

NAME) (CUSTOMER’S (ATTENTION)

(STREET ADDRESS-NO P.O. BOX NUMBERS)

..

DAYTIME

NO. TELEPHONE

(STATE)

(ZIP CODE)

AREA CODE

GM-CAD-ORD98 *(Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring

obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.)

Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. To cover Canadian postage, add $11 50 plus the U.S. order processing.

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&a- 't\ Section 8 Index

ABS ......................................... 4.7 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3 AirBag ....................................... 1-21 How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-26 Howitworks ................................ 1-24 Location .................................... 1-24 Readiness Light ......................... 1.23, 2.68 Servicing ................................... 1-29 What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-26 What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-27 When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-26 Aircleaner .................................... 6-15 Airconditioning ............................... 3-10 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-67 Air Control. Climate Control System ............. 3.2. 3.6 Alarm. Theft-Deterrent .......................... 2- 15 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-46 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-54 Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel ................ 3-6 Analog Control Buttons .......................... 2-81 Antenna. Power ................................ 3-41 Antifreeze ................................ 6-22. 6-24 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71. 4-7 Brakes ...................................... 4-7

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............................ Anti-Lockout Feature 2-6 Anti.Theft. Radio .............................. 3-36 Appearancecare ............................... 6-49 Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-56 Apply Brake To Shift Message .................... 2-82 Arbitration Program ............................. 7-11 2.54. 2.55 Armrest. Storage Ashtrays ...................................... 2-55 Assist Handles ................................. 2-57 Astroroof ..................................... 2-58 Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control ....... 3-37 Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-38 Audio Systems ................................. 3-14 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ....................................... 6-18 Operation ................................... 2-23 Overdrive ................................... 2-25 Shifting ..................................... 2-23 Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-20 Automatic Door Locks ............................ 2-5 Automatic Pull-Down Feature ..................... 2-13 Automatic Transaxle Starting Your Engine ..........................

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Battery ...................................... 6.3 1 Jump Starting ................................. 5-3 Not Charging Message ......................... 2-82 Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry ............... 2-9 Volts High Message ........................... 2-83 Volts Low Message ........................... 2-83 Warnings ................................ 5-3. 5-5 Battery Saver ............................. 2-46. 2-48 Exterior Lighting ............................. 2-46 Inadvertent Power ............................ 2-48 BBB Auto Line ................................ 7- 11 Better Business Bureau Mediation .................. 7- 11 Blizzard ...................................... 4-27 Brake Adjustment .................................. 6-30 Fluid ....................................... 6-28 Master Cylinder .............................. 6-28 Parking ..................................... 2-26 PedalTravel ................................. 6-30 Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-3 1 System Warning Light ......................... 2-69 Trailer ...................................... 4-35 Transaxle Shift Interlock ....................... 2-31 Wear ....................................... 6-30 Brake Vacuum Problem Message .................. 2-83 Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7 Braking ........................................ 4-6 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 10 .......................... 2-18 Break-In. New Vehicle

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Brightness Control .............................. 2-46 BTSI ......................................... 2-31 Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-32 Capacities and Specifications .................... .................... 2.32.4.28. 4.35 Carbon Monoxide Cassette Tape Player .................. 3.16.3.19. 3.28 Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-39 Cassette Tape Player Errors ............. 3.16.3.20. 3-28 Cellular Telephone .............................. 2-56 Center Console Storage Area ...................... 2-54 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-35 Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-29 Central Door Unlocking System .................... 2-5 Certification Label .............................. 4-30 ................................. 4-35 Chains. Safety Chains. Tire ................................... 6-48 Change Engine Oil Message ...................... 2-83 Change Trans Fluid Message ...................... 2-83 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24 Charging System Indicator Light ................... 2-69 Check Brake Fluid Level Message ................. 2-83 Check Coolant Level Message ..................... 2-84 Check Fuel Gage Message ........................ 2-84 Check Gas Cap Message ......................... 2-84 Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-84 Check Washer Fluid Message ..................... 2-84 Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-53 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-55

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Child Restraints ................................ 1-37 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-43 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-45 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-47 TopStrap ................................... 1-42 WheretoPut ................................ 1-41 CHMSL ...................................... 6-35 Chrome Wheels. Cleaning ......................... 6-54 Cigarette 2-55 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-60 Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-15 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels ................... 6-54 Fabric ...................................... 6-50 Glass ....................................... 6-52 Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-49 Instrument Panel ............................... 6-5 1 Leather ..................................... 6-51 Outside of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-52 Speakercovers .............................. 6-51 Special Problems ............................. 6-50 Stains ................................. 6-50, 6-51 Tires ....................................... 6-54 Vinyl ....................................... 6-50 Wheels ..................................... 6-54 Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-52 WoodPanels ................................. 6-51 Climate Control Personalization ................... 3 - 13 Climate Control. Steering Wheel Touch Control ....... 3- 13

Climate Control System ........................... 3-2 Clock. Setting the ............................... 3-14- Coinholder .................................. .. . 2-54 Comfort Controls ................................. 3-2 Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-40 Compact Disc Player ....................... 3-21. 3-29 Compact Disc Player Errors .................. 3-21, 3-30 Compact Spare Tire ........................ 5-25, 5-34 Compass. Rearview Mirror with ................... 2-49 Console Shift Lever ............................. 2-29 Continuous Variable - Road Sensing Suspension ...... 2-95 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6 Convenience Net ............................... 2-55 Convex gutside Mirror .......................... 2-53 Coolant .................................. 6-22. 6-24 Heater. Engine ............................... 2-21 Surge Tank .................................. 5-20 Cooling System ................................ 5-18 Cornering Lamps ............................... 2-44 Courtesy Lamps ................................ 2-46 Cruise Control' ................................. 2-39 Cruise Engaged Message ......................... 2-84 Cupholders ............................... 2-54. 2-55 Curb View Assist Mirror ......................... 2-53 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 7-4 Customer Assistance Information ................... 7-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 7-2 CV-RSS ...................................... 2-95

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Damage. Finish ............................... 6-55 Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-54 Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-43 ................................... 5-3 Dead Battery Defects. Reporting Safety ................... 7-12. 7-13 Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2 Defogger. Rear Window ......................... 3- 12 Defogging .................................... 3- 12 Defrosting .................................... 3- 12 DIC .......................................... 2-79 Digital Cluster Climate Control Panel ................ 3-2 Digital Control Buttons .......................... 2-79 ............................. 6-66 Dimensions. Vehicle Dolby B Noise Reduction ................... 3- 17. 3-21 Door Central Unlocking System ....................... 2-5 Locks ....................................... 2-4 MapPocket ................................. 2-54 OpenMessage ............................... 2-84 Driver Door Open Message ....................... 2-84 Driver Information Center ......................... 2-79 Driver Information Center Messages ................ 2-82 Driver Position ................................. 1 - 11 Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror ..... 2-52 Driving City ........................................ 4-20 Defensive .................................... 4-2 Drunken ..................................... 4- 3 Freeway .................................... 4-21 InaBlizzard ................................. 4-27

In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5 IntheRain .................................. 4-17 Night ...................................... 4-15 On Curves .................................. 4-10 On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-37 On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-23 OnSnowandIce ............................. 4-26 Throughwater ............................... 4-19 WetRoads .................................. 4-17 Winter ...................................... 4-25 With a Trailer ................................ 4-36 DRL .......................................... 2-43 Drunken Driving ................................ 4-3 Dual Temperature Control ..................... 3-3, 3-6 ECC ......................................... 3-2 Electrical Equipment, Adding ........... 2-21,3-39, 6-57 Electrical System ............................... 6-57 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ..... 2-48, 2-49 ........................ 3-2 Electronic Climate Control Electronic Level Control ......................... 4-31 Electronic Solar Sensor ............................ 3-9 Engine ....................................... 6-10 Compartment Fuse Block ....................... 6-61 Coolant ................................ 6-22, 6-24 Coolant Heater ............................... 2-21 Coolant Hot-Idle Engine Message ................ 2-84 Coolant Temperature Gage ..................... 2-73 Coolant Temperature Warning Light .............. 2-72 Exhaust ................................ 2-32, 4-28

Identification ................................ 6-57 Misfire. Ease Off Gas Pedal Message ............. 2-85 Overheated. Stop Engine Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-85 Overheating ................................. 5-15 PowerReduced .............................. 2-85 Running While Parked .................... 2.32. 4.28 Specifications ................................ 6-66 Starting Your ................................ 2-20 Engine Hot . A/C Off Message .................... 2-85 Engineoil .................................... 6-11 Adding ..................................... 6-12 Additives ................................... 6- 14 Checking ................................... 6-12 Used ....................................... 6-15 What Kind of Oil to Use ....................... 6-13 Whentochange .............................. 6-14 Stop Engine Message .......................... 2-85 Engine Speed Limiter ............................ 2-67 EnglisMetric Display .......................... 2-66 Ethanol ........................................ 6-4 Exhaust. Engine ........................... Express-Down Window .......................... Exterior Lighting ............................... Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ....................

2-34 2- 10 2-46

2.32. 4.28

Fabric Cleaning ............................... Fan Button ................................. Filling Your Tank ................................ Finish Care .................................... Finish Damage .................................

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................... 2-26 First Gear. Automatic Transaxle ......................... Flashers. Hazard Warning 5-2 Flash-To-Pass Feature ........................... 2-36 ............................. Flat Tire. Changing 5-24 FloorMats .................................... 2-57 Fluid Capacities ................................ 6-66 FogLamps .................................... 2-44 Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-5 .. FrenchLanguageManual 11 Front Storage Armrest ........................... 2-54 Front Towing .............................. 5-9. 5-11 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-34 Fuel .......................................... 6-3 Canada ...................................... 6-5 Data Panel .................................. 2-78 DoorRelease ................................. 6-6 Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5 Gage ....................................... 2-77 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5 Level Low Message ........................... 2-85 ....................... 6-60

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

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Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-73 Fuel ....................................... 2-77 Tachometer .................................. 2-67 GAWR ....................................... 4-30 Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-23 GloveBox .................................... 2-54 .................. 7-8 Gold Key Courtesy Transportation

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