1993 Cadillac Seville Owners Manual

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SEVILLE

'THIS MANUAL IS A REPLICATION. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL.

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PENALTY O F LEADERSHIP I N every field of human endeavor, he that is first must perpetually live

in the white light of publicity. VWhether

the leadership be vested in a man or in a manufactured product, emulation and envy are ever at work. TIn art. in literature, in music, in industry, the reward and the punishment are always the same. VThe reward is widespread recog- nition; the punishment, fierce denial and detraction. TWhen a man's work becomes a standard for the whole world, it also becomes a target his work be merely mediocre, he for the shafts of the envious few. BIf will be left severely alone - if he achieve a masterpiece, it will set a million tongues a-wagging. vealousy does not protrude its forked tongue at the artist who produces a commonplace painting. VWhatsoever you write, or paint, or play, or sing, or build, no one will strive to surpass, or to slander you, unless your work be stamped with the seal of genius. l b n g , long after a great work or a good work has been done, those who are disappointed or envious continue to cry out that it can not be done. ISpiteful little voices in the domain of art were raised against our own Whistler as a mountebank, long after the big world had acclaimed him its greatest artistic genius. fMultitudes flocked to Bayreuth to worship at the musical shrine of Wagner, while the little group of those whom he had dethroned and displaced argued angrily that he was no musician at all. TThe little world continued to protest that hlton could never build a steamboat, while the big world flocked to the river banks to see his boat steam by. YThe leader is assailed because he is a leader, and the effort to equal him is merely added proof of that leadership. qFailing to equal or to excel, the follower seeks to depreciate and to destroy - but only confirms once more the superiority of that which he strives to supplant. (It is as old as the world and as old as the human passions - envy, fear, greed, ambition, and the desire to surpass. leads, he remains -the leader. TIMaster-poet, masterpainter, master workman, each in his turn is assailed, and each holds his laurels through the ages. ?That which is goad or great makes itself known, no matter how loud the clamor of denial. TThat which deserves to live- lives.

IAnd it all avails nothing. BIf the leader truly

(There is nothing new in this.

CCaddac Motor C a r Co. Detmit, Mich.)

' APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT ' IN 1 THE SATURDAY EVENING POST n JANUARY ZND, IN THE YEAR 191s 1 COPYRIOHT. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION

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Henry M. Leland, founder of Cadillac, stands beside the

2905 “Osceola” which QUUS built to evaluate the

feasibility of a closed bodied car.

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!'

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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 novation, the Royal Automobile

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Club of England awarded the pres- tigious 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.

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Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the cor- assembly line production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac "Standard of the World:'

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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- t i o n \'S cnginc Thc \'< \vas st;ln- * . < I . . . : . I .

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service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 La- '30s wit- Salle/Harley Earl). The quiet V12 and 1 V I 6 engines. .i nessed production of the smooth and

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

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1931 V-16 Sport Phaeton

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For the 1948 model, Cadillac

introduced the which set the trend in autonlotive two decades. This styling for nearly was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille a n d the modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine.

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

stainless steel roof and low profile tires.

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r' , 1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal lux- ury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine 1968 and used in all Cadillacs in 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 7976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incor- porated an on-board microprocessor.

1957 Eldorado Brougham

A 1993 Cadillac Allant6 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 32 valve, advanced systems as the 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 t h a n nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape

This rich tradition continues

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

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

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This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Introduction - How to use this Manual ..................... This section tells you how to use your Manual and includes Safety and Vehicle Damage Warnings and Symbols

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

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

This section explains how. to start and operate your Cadillac.

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

Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

Section 5 - Problems on the Road .......................

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This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire, or engine overheating.

Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care ................. 261 I

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 7.

First Edition

THE 1993 SEVILLE AND STS 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 C’ANADIAN O W E R S WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE M4lVUAL: Aux propriittaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. This 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.

6 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992. All Rights Reserved.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features I Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they

and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. INDEX A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. SAFETY ‘WARNINGS AND SI7wIBOLS You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

A CAUTION:

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

In the yellow caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt. You will also find a red circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.”

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

NOTICE:

These mean there 3s sometiring that could damage your vehicle.

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

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

BY SHIELDING 8

POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT EYES

CAUTION

BA'TTERY ACID

AVOID SPARKS

OR FLAMES

COULD

I DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

1 FASTEN SEAT BELTS

POWER WINDOW

These symbols have to do with your lights:

MASTER LIGHTING

SWITCH A $0 ww

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These symbols are on some of your controls:

HAZARD WARNIYG

FLASHER

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DEFROSTER

WINDSHIELD

WIPER &WASHER

WINDSHIELD

WASHER

REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

VENTILATING FAN

HEADLAMP

WASHER WIPER

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

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TEMPERATURE

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RADIATOR COOL ANT

FUEL

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

ENGINE OIL

TEMPERATURE

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Here are some other symbols you may see:

AIR

CONDITIONING

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RADIO VOLUME

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

The power seat control switch is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. The power control switch moves the seat foward and backward, up and down, and adjusts the angle of the seat.

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0 Move the front of the switch in the direction of the arrows to make the front part of the cushion move up or down.

0 Move the rear of the switch in the direction of the arrows to make the rear part of the cushion move up or down.

0 Move the whole switch in the direction of both arrows to move the

seat up or down. Move the switch forward or backward to move the whole seat forward or backward.

Power Seatback Recliner

Move the switch in the direction of the arrow to move the seatback forward or backward.

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

A CAUTION:

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is fn motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re redined 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 lay belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over p u r 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.

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Lumbar Control Option If you have this feature, you can change the shape of the driver and passenger seats. It works independently of the other seat controls. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position. Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment. The LUMBAR control switches are located on the center console. You can control either the DR (Driver) or PASS (Passenger) seat.

Move the switch A to increase support or reshape the lower seatback. Push the switch UP or DN (down) to raise or lower the support mechanism to suit your preference.

to decrease support to

Heated Seat Option Move the switch to either LO or HI to turn on the heating element in the seat. 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 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

setting. A telltale light in the

Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. SAFETYBELTS: THEY’RE FOR EKERYONE This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system.

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A CAUTION:

Don’t let anyone ride where they cadt wear a safety beIt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse, You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. in the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.

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

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

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

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

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

belt?

Q t Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety

belts?

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

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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: IfI'm a good driver, and I never drive farfiom home, why should I wear

safety belts?

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

one that isn't your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn't protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. Safety Belt Reminder Light

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HOW TO WEAR SAFETYBELTS PROPERLY Adults This section is only for people of adult size.

A CAUTION

There are special things to know (about safety belts and children; And there are dffferent rules for babies and smaller children. If a child will1 be riding in your Cadillac, see the section after his one, called “Children? Follow those rules for eveqme’s protection.

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

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Lap-Shoulder Belt

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

straight.

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

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

If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash.

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you.

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.

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Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is properly positioned on your shoulder, away from your face and neck.

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.

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Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your Seville 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. Start pulling the shoulder belt out.

3. Just before it

reaches the end, give it a quick pull.

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

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

5. Now you can add a small amount of slack. Lean 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.

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Q: What’s wrong with this?

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

protection this way.

A CAUTION:

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt Is too loose, In 8 crash you would move forward tu0 much, which could increase idury, The shoulder belt should fit against your body. Don’t allow more than 1. inch (25 mm) of slack in Seville models.

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Q: What’s wrong with this?

4: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

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

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shoulder at all times.

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 8s shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs Ike your h e r or spleen,

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Q: What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

You can be serioudy injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. Ifa belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.

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

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Before you close the door, be sure thc belt is o u t of thc ~ q ’ . the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. SUPPLEMENTA INFLATABLE R E S T U N T SYSTEM (AIR BAGS) This section explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or “air bag,” system. Your Cadillac has an air bag for the driver and for the right-front passenger. Here’s the most important thing to Know:

A CAUTION:

Even with an air bag, if you’re not wearing a safety belt and you’re in a crash, your injuries may be much worse. A.ir bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers or in rear, side or low-speed frontai crashes. You need to wear your safety belt to reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it, Always wear your safety belt, even with an air hag.

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

A CAUTION:

An inflating air bag can seriously injure small chiIdren. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. Tu read how, see the “Children and Safety Belts’’ section of this manual, and read the caution label on the front-passenger% safety belt.

Air Bag System Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel. The system checks itself and the light tells you if there is a problem.

INFL. REST.

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT

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

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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

How The Air Bag System Works

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Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. If your vehicle has a right-front passenger air bag, it 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 level for most into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold

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GM vehicles is between 9 and 14 mph. However, this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may be several miles-per-hour faster or slower. In addition, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact. The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit. In any particular crash, the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on the vehicle(s). Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle’s deceleration, of which vehicle damage is only one indication. Repair cost is not a good indicator of whether an air bag should have deployed. What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, sensors strategically located on the vehicle detect that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash. These sensors complete an electrical circuit, triggering a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates 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 if there is a passenger air bag. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe fr,ontal 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.

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What will you see after an air bag inflation? After the air bag has inflated, it will then quickly deflate. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated. The air bag will not impede the driver’s vision or ability to steer the vehicle, nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle. There will be small amounts of smoke coming from vents in the deflated air bags. 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. The nitrogen gas used to inflate the air bag will have vented into the passenger compartment, and the bag will be deflated within seconds after the collision. Nitrogen makes up about 80% of the air we breathe and is not hazardous. As the nitrogen vents from the bag, small particles are also vented into the passenger compartment. 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 the windshield acts as a reaction surface for the inflating air bag.

A CAUTION:

Don’t attach anything to the steering wheel pad. It might injure the driver if the air bag inflates.

@ Don’t set anything on or attach anything to the instrument panel. It might injure the passenger if the air bag inflates. The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If yau 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 moduCes and possibly other parts

0 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.

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

When electrical work is done under the hood or inside your vehicle, the ignition should be in “Lock” if possible. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Your vehicle has the driver’s air bag only. The driver’s air bag must be disconnected if the ignition has to be on for electrical work or if the the steering column is to be disassembled. Disconnect the driver’s air bag like this:

Turn off the ignition.

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Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’ in the Index). Disconnect the yellow connector at the base of the steering column.

Your vehicle also has the right-front passenger’s air bag, both the driver’s air bag and the right-front passenger’s air bag must be disconnected if the ignition has to be on for electrical work, or if the steering column or instrument panel is to be disassembled. Your vehicle with both a driver’s air bag and a right-front passenger’s air bag, you must disconnect both air bags. Follow the procedure above for the driver’s air bag, then disconnect the right-front passenger’s air bag like this:

Turn off ignition.

0 Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in

the Index.

0 Remove the trap door located inside the glove box.

Disconnect the yellow connector.

When the work is complete, if the air bag system was disconnected, be sure to reattach everything and replace the fuse before turning the ignition on. When you turn the ignition key on, be sure you see the inflatable restraint light on the instrument panel. If you don’t see this light flash and then go out as usual, have your air bag system repaired.

S’.ETYBELT USE DURING PREGNMCY 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.

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

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

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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. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

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.

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If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.

If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

c i 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.

You can be seriously hurt. if your shoulder belt is too loose, In 8 crash yuu would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fct against your body.

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CENTER PASSENGER POSITION

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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 alonp the hl* I!.

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

Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section.

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Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. CHILDREN

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

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Smaller Children and Babies

A CAUTION:

Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint, The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child, A very young child’s hip bones are SO smatl that a regular belt might not stay low on €he hips, as it should, Instead, the belt wi11 likely be over the child’s abdomen. In 01 crash the belt would apply force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries, So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always yruperly restrained in a child or infant restraint.

A CAUTION:

Nevcr hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle, A baby doesn’t weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it, For example, in a crash at only 25 m y h (40 kmlh), a 12apound (5.5 kg) baby w4ll suddenly become 8 240-pound (110 kg) force on your arms, The baby would be almost impossible fo hold.

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CHILD RESTMNTS 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. ?+%ere 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:

A CAUTION:

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right-front passenger’s air bag inflates, This is because the back of a rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. If your vehicle has a right-frunt passenger’s air bag, always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat, You may secure a fonvard-facing child restraint in the right front seat, However, before securing a forward-facing chitd restraint, ALWAYS move the frornt passenger seat as far back as it will go. Or, secure the child restraint in the rear seat.

CAUTION:

A child in B child restraint in the frontenter seat can be badly injured by the passenger air bag if it inflates. NWEK use a child restraint in the fmnt-center seat. It’s ahvays better to secure a child restmint in the rcar seat, You may, howeiq secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right-front passenger seat unty with the seat moved all the way back

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Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.

A CAUTION:'

An unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and i@ure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restmint in your vehicle v- even when na.ehild is in it.

Top Strap

' has a top strap, it

I If your child restraint should be anchored.

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

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position

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

restraint.

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

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

the child restraint.

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5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.

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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. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position

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.

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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.

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

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 see if it is secure. If it isn't, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice.

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

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3 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 position. Here’s why:

A rear-facing child restraint in the front seat could he pushed into the seatback by the right front passenger‘s air bag if it Inflates, A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if this happens. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat.

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. 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.

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vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions \vi11 shott, vou h o \ \ . ,

See if the shoulder belt would go i n front o f t f w child‘s facc o r neck. I f so, put it behind the child restraint.

5. Buckle the belt.

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

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

7. To tighten the

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

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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.

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Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts.

If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly.

0 Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.

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

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A CAUTION:

Newr do this.

Were two chitdren are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces, In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously iqjured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time,

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

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

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A CAUTION:

Never do this,

Here a child is sitting in a seat that has 8 lapshoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the chlid, If the child wears the; b i t in t.his way,.in a crash the child might slide under the belt, The belt's fwce would then be applied right on the child's abdomen, That could muse serious or fatal injuries.

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

SAFETYBELT EXTENDER If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. 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 eke 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 R E S T U N T 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. REPUCING SAFETYBELTSAFTER A CRASH If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replaced or anchorage locations repaired -- even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

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Q: What's wrong with this?

~~ A: The belt is torn.

CAUTION:

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

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

A CAUTION:

Lmving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key i s 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 V’’ (Park), that would release the parking brake. Don’t leave the keys in a wehide with young children.

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

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

Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.

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Unlocked doors can be dangerous, cspecially children -- can easily open the doors Passengers and fall out, W e n a dour is locked, the laside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle, This may not be so obvious: You are more likely to be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts property, lock your doors, and you will be far better of€ whenever you drive your vehide.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:

I From the outside: Use your door key.

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.

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From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lock lever down to manually lock the door. To unlock the door, slide the lock Icvcr up.

1'1141 IIIC pntcr d o o r 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.

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

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1. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position. 2. Close the door. 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.

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Automatic Door Locks (Option) Just close your doors, turn on the ignition and make sure the interior courtesy lights are switched off. Every time you move your shift lever out of “P” (Park) all of the doors will lock. And, every time you stop and move your shift lever into “P” (Park), your doors will unlock. If someone needs to get out while you’re not in “P” (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. Leaving Your Khicle If you are leaving the vehicle, set the locks from inside, get out and close the door. Central Door Unlocking System (Option) 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. Illuminated Entry System Your illuminated entry system turns on all the courtesy lights when either door is opened. When the door is closed, the courtesy lights will stay on for approximately 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. REMOTE KEKESS ENTRY SYSTEM If your Cadillac has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 15 feet (4.5 m) 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

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interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference recelvea, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Should interference to this system occur, try this:

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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. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization Operation

to use this equipment.

0 Press this symbol to unlock the driver's door. Press it again within 4 seconds to unlock the other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm the Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interior lights.

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lock your doors. This also arms the Theft Deterrent System.

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open the trunk.

Press this button to turn on the interior lights and door lock cylinder ilumination.

Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining transmitter with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitter must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactlv the same model svstem. (General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only 2 transmitters matched to it. See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.

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4. Align notches on

cover and transmitter and rotate clockwise to reinstall.

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CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with either the Mini Console or optional Full Console. The mini console comes with a storage tray and a flip up arm rest door with dual cup holder, that opens to a storage compartment. The full console includes a floor shift lever along with a flip up arm rest door with a dual cup holder, that opens to a storage compartment.

GLOW BOX The glove box is directly in front of the front passenger seat. To unlock the door, insert the oval key into the lock cylinder and turn it to the left. An additional quarter turn will open the door. 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.

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You'll find the button here in the glove box.

AUTOlMATIC PULL-DOWN FEATURE

A CAUTION:

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

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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 imition: If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. Parkina 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. Parkina 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 if you have to leave something valuable in leave your ignition key? What your vehicle?

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

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

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TI YFT 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).

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 or the trunk 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.

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

lock or the Keyless Entry System.

e Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the

door. The horn will sound and your headlights will flash.

If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. PASS-KEY 11 TM Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 TM (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 TM 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 ’“ uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key I1 TM system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the “SECURITY” light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. If this happens and the starter won’t work, 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. I f the starter still won’t work, and

the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try the other ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehic1.e needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 TM . However, if you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work, the security light will flash. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the ignition keys. If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing, the starter won’t work. Use the other ignition key, and see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the Pass-Key I1 TM to have a new key made. If you’re ever driving and the “SECURITY” light comes on and continues to flash, you get the PASS-KEY MALFUNCTION message , and the “STARTING DISABLED” message appears, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key I1 TM system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced bylour Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 lM ignition key, see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 TM to have a new key made.

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