1995 Cadillac Seville Owners Manual

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High-Low Beam Flash-To-Pass Feature Headlamp Washers (Export Only) Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control

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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. If for some reason your turn signal is left on, the Driver Information Center will display TURN SIGNAL ON (after driving about a mile) to remind you to turn it off.

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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses’’ in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 23 seconds. In order to operate the wiper activated headlamps, the twilight sentinel must be in the ON position. This feature lights the way in poor weather and it also makes your vehicle more visible to other drivers. If the wiper activated headlamps are on, and the ignition switch is turned off, the wiper activated headlamps will immediately turn off.

The wiper activated headlamps will deactivate if you turn off the twilight -

sentinel or if the windshield wipers have been turned off for a period of one or two seconds.

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Headlamp High-Low Beam 1 To change the

headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this blue light

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Flash-To-Pass Feature This lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the multifunction lever toward you. When you do: 0 If your headlamps are off, your high beam headlamps will turn on.

They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If your headlamps are on low beam, they will shift to high beam and stay there. To return to low beam just pull the lever toward you.

0 If your headlamps are on high beam, they will switch to low beam. To

get back to high beam pull the lever toward you.

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WIPER To control the wipers turn the band on the multifuncrlon lever. MIST: Turn the band toward you and then release it for a single wipe cycle. For more cyc1e.s hold the band on MIST longer. LO or HI: Turn the band away from you to either LO (low speed) or to HI -- (high speed), depending on the wiper speed you want. DELAY: With this you can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. Move the band to the DELAY position. The closer you move it to LO the shorter the delay. OFF To turn the wipers off, turn the band to OFF. Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

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Windshield Washer

To wash your windshield, press and hold the paddle labeled PUSH. Once you feel you have enough washer fluid on the windshield, release the paddle. The wipers will continue to clear the windshield, then either stop or return to your preset speed.

When the washer fluid reaches a low level, LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed in the Driver Information Center. Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often.

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NOTICE:

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

Headlamp Washer (Export Only) If you have this feature, you will wash your headlamps while washing your windshield at the same time. Just press the PUSH paddle on the multifunction lever.

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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 kmih). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.

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To Set Cruise Control

1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.

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2. Accelerate to the speed you want.

3. Press the button at the end of the lever and release it.

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message displayed on the Driver Information Center that will come on and goes out after five seconds.

5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control, however, you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second.

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You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Push the button a t the end of the lever, then release the button and

the accelerator pedal. You‘ll now cruise a t the higher speed.

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to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET CRUISE button. To Reduce Speed while Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another khicle m i l e Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

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To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: 1. Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR

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2. Move the CRUISE switch to OFF. (The CRUISE light will go out.) To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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You’ll find the control on the left side of the instrument panel. It controls these lamp systems:

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Headlamps Taillamps

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Underhood Lamp Instrument Panel Lamps

0 License Plate Lamp

Interior Courtesy Lamps Fog Lamps

0 Rear Fog Lamps (Export Only)

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Here’s how to manually work your lamp system:

Pull the switch out to the first stop to turn on your parking and taillamps, sidemarker lamps and instrument panel lamps. 0 Pull the switch out all the way to turn on the headlamps.

You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster by rotating the headlamp switch. Press the switch all the way in to turn them off.

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Your Cadillac is also equipped with a feature that will automatically turn your exterior lamps on after about 25 seconds of wiper operation. Lamps On Reminder If you open the door while leaving the lamps on, except when using twilight sentinel, you will hear a warning tone. Interior Lamps Turn the headlamp switch past HI to turn on the interior lamps. Twilight Sentinel

The control is next to the headlamp switch. It automatically switches your lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate the twilight sentinel, leave the lamp switch off and move the control to any position but OFF. If you move the control all the way to MAX, your lamps will remain on for 180 seconds after you turn your engine off. If you move the control so it is just on, the lamps will go off quickly when you turn off your engine. You can change this delay time from only a few seconds to 180 seconds.

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The light sensor for the twilight sentinel is located in the center of the front defogger grille. If you cover the sensor, it will read "dark" and your lamps will come on.

Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. When you press the upper fog lamp switch, a small indicator light will glow to tell you the fog lamps are on. To turn them off press the switch again.

If you switch o n your high beam headlamps, your fog lamps will turn off. They'll turn back on again when you switch to low bcam hcadlamps. When the twilight sentincl is on and the fog lamp witch is activrtted, only thc htxdlamps will turn off automatically. Your fog m c i parking l:tmps will remain on.

Rear Fog Lamps (Export Only)

To operate the rear fog lamps, first turn on the front fog lamps, then press the lower switch. A small indicator light will glow to tell you they are on. To turn them off press the switch again.

Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come on when you signal a turn when the headlamps or parking lamps are on. This will provide more light for cornering. Underhood Lamp To operate the underhood lamp, turn on your parking lamps. Then the underhood lamp will illuminate when the hood is open.

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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness when:

the ignition is ON, the headlamp switch is OFF and the transaxle is not in PARK (P).

When it’s dark enough outside, your low beam headlamps will change to full brightness. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and your low beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxle into PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P). As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

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Reading Lamps You have reading lamps located in the roof. These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door.

Press the button to turn - them on. Press it again to turn them off.

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Your Cadillac is . equipped with an automatic electrochromic rearview mirror.

from headlamps behind

This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare you. A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses the headlamps behind you. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare. This change may take a few seconds. When the glare subsides, the mirror returns to its clear daytime state.

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On /Off Switch

To turn the auto-dimming feature on press the switch located at the base of the mirror. The switch will light indicating it is on.

Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse mode is another important feature of the automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed in REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the daytime mode for a bright image in the mirror as you back up. Cleaning Photocells

Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the auto-dimming feature work.

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Electrochromic DaylNight Reuwiew Mirror with Compass (Option)

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This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set in the M (Mirror) or C/M (CompasslMirror) positions. One photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell is built into the mirror surface to sense headlamps behind The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare. This change may take a few moments. The mirror goes to a clear position whenever you shift to REVERSE (R).

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OFF: Turns off the day/night function and compass. The mirror will stay in -- the day setting. To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner. M This turns on the day/night portion of the mirror to automatically reduce glare. C/M: This setting turns on the compass in addition to the day/night function. A letter denoting the direction headed will appear in the top right corner of the mirror. Once the compass is calibrated, it does not need to be recalibrated. To calibrate the compass: 1. Set the switch on the mirror control to C/M. 2. Turn the vehicle ignition switch ON. The letter C should be displayed in the mirror compass window. If not, hold the Cal switch (bottom of the mirror) for more than 10 seconds, and the letter C will appear. To hold in the Cal switch, insert a paper clip into the small hold on the bottom of the mirror housing. The display will show a number first, but keep holding until the letter C appears. than 5 mph (8 kmlh) until the display reads a compass direction. For - normal calibration, drive the vehicle on your everyday routine, and the compass will eventually calibrate.

3. For quick calibration, drive the vehicle in a 360-degree circle at less

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Compass Variance

Variance is the difference between magnetic north ana geographic norm. In some areas the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 1. Determine your location on the zone map. Note your zone number. 2. Hold in the Cal switch (bottom of the mirror housing) for five seconds in the display. To hold in until the current zone entry number appears the Cal switch, insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing.

3. Repeatedly press the Cal switch until the number for the new zone

entry is displaycd.

Once thc dcsired zone number is displaycd, stop pressing thc Cal switch and the display w i l l show compass dircction within a fcw seconds.

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Power Remote Control Mirrors

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The control on the driver’s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors. Move the center switch to the left to select the driver side mirror, or to the right to select the passenger side mirror. Then press the control pad in the direction of the desired mirror movement to adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle. To lock the controls, leave the selector switch in the middle position. When you operate the rear window defogger, it also warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog or ice. Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Option) This mirror automatically dims to minimize glare for maximum rear visibility. It operates in conjunction with the inside rearview mirror. As glare increases the mirror darkens accordingly. When the glare subsides the mirror returns to its clear daytime state.

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CONKEX OUTSIDE MIRROR Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

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BREAK-AWAY OUTSIDE MIRROR (EXPORT ONLY) The mirrors will collapse in either the forward or rearward direction and then return to the normal position. POWER FOLDING MIMOR (EXPORT ONLY) The control switch in the driver’s door armrest operates the fold and extend feature for both outside rearview mirrors.

Move the switch rearward to fold both mirrors toward the vehicle’s body. Move the switch forward to extend both mirrors back to the normal viewing position.

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FLOOR AUTS Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and rear floor mats. Keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash. SUNGLASS COMPMTMENT

C O m N I E N C E NET

You’ll find the convenience net just inside the back wall of the trunk.

Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net, hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate. FRONT SEAT VMITYMIIRRORS

To use one, turn the sunshade down. Then lift the cover up to see the mirror. The slide I switch controls the lamp intensitv.

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ASTROROOF - EXPRESS OPEN

If you have this option, the switch is here:

The astroroof includes an express open feature, a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The control switch only works with the ignition on or in the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode.

To open the glass panel and sunshade, press the switch rearward. The sunshade can also be opened by hand. If you want to stop the roof in a partially opened position, press the switch in either direction. Press the switch again to open it fully. Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. To vent, press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed. Open the sunshade by hand. To close the vent press the switch rearward.

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HomeLink TM Universal Transmitter (Option)

This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or with the accessory package, other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems and security systems.

The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current

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

- transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging system. - interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation. Programming the Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink” Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” safety feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1,1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage dooryou are programming!

r Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming your

transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. If you have previously programmed a HomeLink TM channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the HomeLink TM Transmitter until the red light begins to flash rapidly (approximately 20 seconds). Then release the buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and erases any previous settings for all three channels.

2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter against the bottom surface of the HomeLink“ Transmitter so that you can still see the red light.

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3. Decide which one of the three channels you want to program. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter button and the desired button on the HomeLink TM Transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons through Step 4.

4. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light on the HomeLink“ - programmed. Release both buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly. -

Transmitter flash rapidly. The rapid flashing, which could take up to 90 seconds, indicates that the HomeLink” Transmitter has been

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HomeLink TM transmitter.

If you have trouble programming the HomeLink TM Transmitter, make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the batteries in the hand-held transmitter are not dead. If you still cannot program it, rotate your hand-held transmitter end over end and try again. The HomeLink TM Transmitter may not work with older garage door openers that do not meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards. If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts, consult your Cadillac dealer or call 1-800-355-35 15.

Be sure to keep your original hand-held transmitter in case you need to - erase and

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Note to Canadian Owners: During programming, your hand-held transmitter may stop transmitting after one or two seconds. If you are programming - from one of these transmitters, the HomeLink indicator light may prompt you to re-activate your hand-held transmitter with a series of double blinks. After you re-activate your hand-held transmitter, the HomeLink TM light should flash rapidly. If it flashes slowly, continue to periodically re-activate your hand-held transmitter until the light flashes rapidly. Operating the Transmitter Press the appropriate button on the HomeLink TM Universal Transmitter. The red light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. Note that the effective transmission range of the HomeLink” Transmitter may differ from your hand-held transmitter and from one channel to another. Emsing Channels To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash. Individual channels cannot be erased, but can be reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the transmitter explained earlier.

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Accessories Accessories for your HomeLink Universal Transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the unit. If you would like additional information, please call 1-800-355-3515. HomeLink" is a trademark of Prince Corporation. ASHTRAYS AND LIGHTERS

If you have the full console, press on the cover to reveal the ashtray and lighter.

If you don't have a center console, just pull the ashtray out to reveal the ashtray and lighter. To clean the ashtray lift it out by pulling on the snuffer.

If you don't have a console and the ashtray will not come out by pulling on the snuffer, try reaching under the ashtray and gently press up on the ashtray bowl and remove it.

Rear Ashtray

NOTICE: Don't put papers or other Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire.

flammable items into your ashtrays.

Cigarette Lighter It's located near the ashtray. To use the lighter just press it in all the way -

and let go. When it's ready, it will pop back by itself.

NOTICE: Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to back away from the heating element when it's ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

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THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR INFORMATION SYSTEM Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your Cadillac is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. Digital Cluster

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Canadian Analog Cluster

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (kmih). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed. The new one may read the correct mileage. This is because your car’s computer has stored the mileage in memory. EnglishlMetric Button

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You can go back and forth from English (miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button.

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Trip Odometer

By using this button, you can tell how far you’ve gone since you last set the TRIP SET back to zero. To reset, press and hold the button until zeros appear.

TRIP SET

If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer will return to zero after 999.9 miles (1 609 km). If your vehicle is Canadian, the trip odometer will return to zero after 1 999.9 km (1,242 miles). W M I N G LIGHTS This part describes the warning lights that are on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights. They‘re a big help. Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information Center that works along with the warning lights. See “Driver Information Center‘‘ in the Index.

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Safety Belt Reminder Light

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When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 75 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the .~ diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air

Bag” in the Index.

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to RUN or START Then the light should go out. This means the system is -- You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition ready. 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. Battery Charge Light (Canadian Only)

When you turn the key to RUN or START, this light will come on briefly to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are working.

If this light stays on you need service, and you should take your Cadillac to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there turn off all accessories.

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Brake System Warning Light

Your Cadillac’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well.

If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. One of these lights should come on briefly as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

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With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part. Traction Disabled Message If this message is displayed, there’s a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle needs service. When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

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When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. Engine Temperature Warning Light (Canadian Only)

This light tells you that your engine has overheated. You should stop the car and turn the engine off as soon as possible. A warning chime should also sound if this light comes on.

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As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you start your engine. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In the section “Problems on the Road,” this manual explains what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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ENGINE SOON

A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. One of these lights should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed right away. If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in soon for service.

NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.

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Engine Oil Warning Light (Canadian Only)

This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure.

The light goes on when you turn your key to RUN or START It goes off once you start your engine. That’s just a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come on, be sure to have it fixed so it will be th.ere to warn you if something goes wrong. When the light comes on and stays on, it means tha.t oil isn’t flowing through your engine properly. You could be low on oil or you might have some other system problem.

NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

Tachometer = Analog Cluster

This gage indicates the engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).

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NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur.

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Your fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in your tank. It works only when the ignition is in the RUN position.

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At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads E It takes more (or less) gas to fill the tank than the gage said. For example, the gage read 8 GALLONS, but it took more (or less) than the tank’s remaining capacity to fill it. The gage may change when you turn, stop or speed up.

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Your Fuel Data Panel tells you all you need to know about your fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. Here's how it works. Press the AVG button to display the Average Mile Per Gallon (AVG MPG). You can also display it in metric units by pressing the ENG MET button. When AVG MPG is selected, the total distance is divided by the total fuel used. When the INST button (Instantaneous Fuel Economy) is selected, you will see what your fuel economy is at that instant. The computer takes a new reading twice every second. It will show economy up to 70 miles per gallon (or two liters per 100 Kilometers). To reset the average fuel economy, press the INFORMATION button until the AVG MPG is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press and hold the RESET button until both the Fuel Data Center and DIC display reads 0.0. Another method to reset the average fuel economy is to press the AVG button to display the average miles per gallon. Then press the RESET button followed by the AVG button to reset this calculation.

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The RANGE display shows how far the computer thinks you can travel with the fuel that is in your tank. The computer does not know what driving conditions will be like for the rest of your trip, so the range is estimated based on your recent fuel economy. Therefore, your range reading may change as your driving habits change. (Going from city to highway driving may increase the range reading.) If the range display shows LO, you should stop for fuel as soon as possible. Your computer needs enough data for the RANGE reading to work, however, so it will read LO when your vehicle is brand new (under 25 miles). It may also show LO if your battery has been disconnected. Driver Information Center Your Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is used to display driver selectable information and warning/status messages. If more than one problem is detected, the Driver Information Center will automatically display all current messages.

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INFORMATION Button Pressing the INFORMATION button repeatedly will display the ENGINE RPM (Digital Cluster only), ENGINE COOLANT TEMP, BATTERY VOLTAGE, AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFE LEFT and TIMER. RESET Button Pressing the RESET button will reset the AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFE LEFT and TIMER when each function is displayed. TIMER Button The TIMER feature is like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another. To operate, press either the TIMER button or successively press the INFORMATION button until TIMER 0O:OO:OO is displayed on the Driver Information Center. Each of the fields for the HOURS, MINUTES and SECONDS are two numeric digits. Once TIMER 0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the TIMER button to start the timing feature. Press the TIMER button again to stop it. If you will be starting and stopping your Cadillac, during a trip for instance, the TIMER feature will automatically start timing where it left off when you last stopped. To reset it, press and hold the RESET button until the display

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reads TIMER 0O:OO:OO. Press the INFORMATION button to exit from the TIMER function. AVG MPH (Average Speed) Reset Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the AVG MPH, then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 AVG MPH is displayed. MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy) Reset Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the MPG AVG, then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 AVG MPG is displayed. Another method to reset both AVG MPG is to press the AVG button on the Fuel Data Panel until 0.0 AVG MPG is shown in both displays. Fuel Used Reset Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the FUEL USED on the Driver Information Center, then press and hold the RESET button until FUEL USED 0.0 is displayed. Oil Life Left Reset Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 OIL LIFE LEFT is displayed. DISPLAY ON/OFF Button Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center (DIC), Electronic Climate Control and Fuel Data Center displays. If you have the digital cluster, the fuel gage, trip odometer and odometer will also turn off. While displays are off, pressing the INFORMATION button will only turn on the DIC. If any other button is pressed or a driving warning message needs to be displayed or fuel level falls below four gallons, all the displays will come back on. TRIP SET Button Press and hold this button to set the trip odometer back to zero. ENG/MET (English/Metric Button) Press this button to switch from English (miles and Degrees Fahrenheit) to metric (kilometers and Degrees Celsius).

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Driver Information Center Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that are first sold in Canada will have a number after each message. This number helps to identify the message which is only displayed in English. APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46 This message will appear if your vehicle is in PARK (P) for about 15 seconds and the brake is not pressed in. If you do not want this message to appear, you can cancel it by holding the OFF and the blue (cooler) button on the Electronic Climate Control panel for about five seconds. Hold the same two buttons again to have this message displayed again. A/C OVERHEATED - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 15 If the refrigerant system ever reaches an over-pressure condition, this message will appear to tell you that the air conditioning compressor has been turned off. Air conditioned air will not be delivered to cool your vehicle. If the pressure returns to a normal operating range, you must select AUTO, DEFOG or DEFROST to start the compressor. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage. BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07 This message will appear if your battery is not being charged. Have your electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience. BATTERY VOLTS HIGH - 08 This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership. You can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitor battery voltage on the Driver Information Center by toggling the INFORMATION button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running.

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~- This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See

your maintenance schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals. CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37 This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add as needed. Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that part. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 04 This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39 This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than four gallons and your display is turned off.

LOW OIL LEVEL - 36 For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, the vehicle should be on a level surface. A false LOW OIL LEVEL message may appear if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil level sensing system does not check for actual oil level if the engine has been off for a short period of time, and the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If the LOW OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutes, your oil level should be - checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking your oil level be sure your engine has been off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then check your dipstick and add oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25 This message will appear for a few seconds indicating that you need washer solvent. CHANGE OIL SOON - 40 This message will appear when you have used 90% of the engine oil’s expected life, based on your driving patterns. CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82 This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be changed within 200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter Recommendations” in your maintenance schedule booklet. After an oil change the Oil Life Index must be reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index on how to reset it. CRUISE ENGAGED - 43 This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise. ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 44 This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over 248” F (126O C). To avoid added strain on a hot engine turn off your Climate Control system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or the message is removed. If it does not cool down, turn off your engine and have it serviced before driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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- This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C and heating system are no longer working. Have your Climate Control system serviced if you notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency. STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY - 33 This message will a pear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key 8 11) senses that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and wait for the Driver Information Center to display WAIT 3 MINUTES. The Instrument Panel Cluster will then run a timer and change the messages to WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE, and then START CAR. When the START CAR message is displayed, try again to start the engine. SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL - 02 This message appears if you have a problem with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.

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This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission Control System. If the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light on the instrument panel has cleared itself. Have your vehicle checked at your earliest convenience. - appears and then turns off, it is an indication that a temporary problem STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35 If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can result. SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM - 83 If this message appears, there is a problem with your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) system. Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealer for service at once. THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAR MAY NOT RESTART - 34 This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key%). PASS-Key@II will prevent the vehicle from restarting if it is turned off, so you should take the vehicle to a proper service center before turning the engine off. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running. Once you are where you can get service, turn the engine off and then try to restart it. If the vehicle does not restart, the PASS-Key@II system will need servicing. TRACTION ACTIVE - 91 This message will be displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce wheel slippage.

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Control System. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. TRANS FLUID RESET - 48 With the engine not running and the ignition ON, press and hold the OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears in the Information Center (between five and 20 seconds). TURN SIGNAL ON - 20 This message is a reminder, after driving about a mile, that you have your turn signal on. TRUNK OPEN - 24 This message indicates that your trunk is open when the ignition is ON. VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 12 This message means that the Air Conditioning system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to the A/C compressor. To avoid damage, the A/C compressor automatically turns off and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch from AUTO to ECON and remain there. Have your A/C system serviced if this message appears. Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS) This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your vehicle speed. Steering is easier at a lower speed for increased maneuverability and parking ease. As your vehicle speed increases, the steering effort is also increased proportionately. At highway speeds the amount o f steering effort i s greatly increased to provide a manual-like steerin.e feel for maxirnu.m control and enhanced vehicle stability.

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Schedule Booklet. 11 you see CHANGE OIL SOON, it means that you have less than 10% of

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If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL, it means the oil life is gone and you should change the oil right away (certainly within 200 more miles [320 km]). The system should indicate to change the oil between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km), but it may even indicate to change it before 3,000 miles under very severe conditions. It all depends on your driving patterns. If it’s been 7,500 miles (12 500 km) the system indicates to change the oil. There are two things the system doesn’t do:

It can’t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive. If you drive in a dusty area, you should change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months (whichever comes first) unless the display says to change it even sooner than that. It doesn’t check how much oil you have, so you’ll still have to check for that. To see how, see “Engine Oil” in the Index.

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Electronic Level Control The level control system automatically adjusts the rear trim height in response to changes in vehicle loading. The system consists of an air compressor assembly, air dryer, exhaust solenoid, compressor relay, height sensor, air adjustable shocks and air tubing. The height sensing function is performed by the Road-Sensing Suspension

(RSS) rear position sensors. Rear trim height information is input from - the rear position sensors to the RSS control module which controls compressor and exhaust solenoid operation. If the system has a slight leak, the air compressor will run frequently for a - few seconds each time. For a larger air leak the air compressor may stay on for up to seven minutes. You should see your dealer for service, but you can keep driving your Cadillac.

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In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Cadillac. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. YOUR CXDILLACAIR SYSTEM Outside Air

- -- Outside air flows through your vehicle when it is moving. It enters your vehicle through an inlet at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of debris. Under most operating conditions this system uses outside air

- when heating or cooling your vehicle. If you select the 60" F (16" C) AUTO setting, a door will close to stop the flow of most outside air allowing recirculated interior air to cool your vehic.le. Your vehic.le can also use this recirculate mode during normal auto air conditioning if maximum cooling is needed to maintain the selected tempera.ture. Air Outlets

Air outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel. You can adjust the direction of airflow by moving the center control levers or you can stop the airflow by moving the lever located on each side of the outlets downward.

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Your vehicle has strategically placed electronic sensors that provide information to the vehicle's computer systems. Your vehicle can control the ventilation, heating and air conditioning automatically year round. The outside temperature, inside temperature setting, fan speeds and the ECC selection are displayed on a digital screen. When the OFF button is selected nothing is on, but air will still flow through your vehicle if you're moving. The system will try to keep the air at the selected temperature, but it might not be able to maintain it if it's hot or cold outside. The OUTSIDE temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running. You can change it from Celsius to Fahrenheit by pressing the ENG/MET (Englishhetric) button.

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To select the temperature you want, press the blue button for a cooler setting or the red button for a warmer setting. The temperature setting will be displayed on the digital screen.

Temperatures from 65" F (18" C) to 85 " F (29OC) may be selected for automatic temperature control. You may choose 60" F (16" C) for maximum cooling, and 90" F (33 C) for maximum heating. We recommend when first getting familiar with your vehicle, select 75" F (24' C). You may find that your own personal comfort requires a slightly higher or lower setting. Once you set the temperature, the system will automatically maintain the set temperature. ECON Even though the ECON setting is automatic, the air conditioning compressor does not operate and it won't remove humidity from the air. The system will, however, attempt to keep the air at the selected temperature. Use this setting in cold or cool weather to save fuel. Use the AUTO setting when it's warm outside and you need to cool the air.

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A/C PURGE If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it set on AUTO, the air will first flow out the floor air ducts for a few seconds. That is normal. This is to expel hot air in the air ducts. As the air is cooled, the flow will move through the A/C outlets. If you start your vehicle with the fan setting on HI it will skip the A/C Purge.

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MANUALLY RECIRCULATE INSIDE AIR There may be times when you want less air from the outside. To recirculate the air from the inside, in the AUTO setting, just set the temperature to 60" F ( 1 6 O C ) and adjust your fan speed.

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Press the fan symbol button until AUTO is displayed on

At this setting, the fan speed is controlled automatically. If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan speed right away. The system checks the temperature of the coolant to assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When the coolant is warm, the controller allows the fan to gradually increase to a higher speed. This prevents cold air from blowing into the passenger compartment. If you want the blower fan to run only at a fixed high speed, press the (upper) button until you see HI on the display. If you want the fan speed to be automatic, but you like the fan speed to be higher than the AUTO setting, just press the HI/AUTO is shown on the display. If you want the blower to run only at a fixed low speed, press the (lower) button until LO is shown on the display. If you want the fan speed to run lower than the AUTO setting, press the button until AUTO LO is shown on the display.

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Press this button to remove fog or frost from the windshield.

This setting sends most of the airflow to the winds amount to the floor outlets. The fan speed will work automatically to maintain your requested interior temperature. If you need more air directed to your windshield, you should select a higher fan speed. In some cold start conditions, the AUTO blower fan speed may be limited until the engine cooling system warms up. This is normal to prevent windshield fogging. It will help if you first clear any ice and snow from the hood and the air inlet (it’s between the hood and the windshield).

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With it, your rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated, The system will automatically shut off after 10 minutes. If further defogging is desired, simply press the button again.

NOTICE: Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the heating grids. Your warranty would not cover this damage. And don’t put decals there; you might have to scrape them off.

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The sensor monitors the sun's solar radiation. The Electronic Climate Control system uses this information to I automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort.

Move the FAN switch to adjust the blower speed from LO to HI. Move the VENT lever to direct airflow from either the upper or floor outlets.

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4. Try not to use other electrical equipment while the system is working.

The system will go off after a four-minute heating cycle. If you shift out of PARK (P), the system will only cycle for two minutes. If you want it to cycle again, press the switch. It will go on for two-minute cycles after that. If it has cleared your windshield before the cycle is over, you can turn it off by just pressing the switch again. Use the defroster or defog features of the Electronic Climate Control to clear fog from the windshield as previously described. In warm weather the heated windshield system helps keep the vehicle’s interior cool by blocking much of the sun’s heat producing radiation. The system’s solar control properties also help reduce interior fading. There is a metal film in the windshield which will block out some radio or microwave signals. Therefore, the heated windshield will reduce the useful range of devices such as garage door openers and radar detectors. (In certain states radar detectors are legal.)

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Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of your audio s stem if you acquaint yourself with it .first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, however, FM signals will only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills may interfere with FM signals causing sounds to fade and may also cause popping, crackling or momentary hissing noises. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for EM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. (FCC regulations require some AM radio stations to reduce signal strength at night to minimize interference.) AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.

This means your radio can produce quality AM sound comparable to FM stereo. AMAX@ reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound. In addition to improved sound quality, AMAX@includes more stations on the AM band. You don’t have to do anything to your radio because AMAX@ is automatic.

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AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@ is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your ST stereo light will come on when you’re receiving it. Setting the Clock Turn the ignition on and the radio off. Then: To Set the Hour: 1. Press SET, and within five seconds, 2. Press and hold SEEK. When the clock gets to the correct hour,

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To Set the Minutes: 1. Press SET, and within five seconds, 2. Press and hold SCAN. When the clock gets to the correct minute,

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Your clock is set. How to Operate Your Audio System Your Cadillac will have one of the following Delco@ Radio Systems. Please read about the system that pertains to your vehicle.

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Cassette Player

This standard music system is the Delco' Bose Music System with dual playback. The system includes an AM and FM stereo electronically tuned radio receiver with an integral cassette, and six Delco@ custom designed speakers with very specific frequency ranges. A digital clock is also included. The Upper Knob The upper knob does the following:

It turns the radio on and off. It controls the volume. It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, press the RCL/PROG knob to display the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, press the RCWPROG knob to display the time.) It allows you to hear the other side of tape play. (When a cassette is inserted into the player, press the knob to change sides.)

Behind the upper knob is the balance control. It moves the sound between the left and right speakers.

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The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Press the knob to switch between AM and FM. Behind the lower knob is the fade control. It moves the sound between the front and rear speakers. Finding a Station SCAN When you press this button, up or down, the SCAN indicator in the display will light and the radio will find the next station and stay there for about five seconds. Then it will go to the next station and pause, and keep doing that until you press either the SCAN button again or the upper knob. SEEK This button selects stations, but it doesn’t keep moving as SCAN does. When you press SEEK, up or down, the radio will automatically go to the next station and stay there. Pushbuttons: You can set the pushbuttons to get up to 10 favorite stations (five on FM and five more on AM). 1. Choose either AM or FM. 2. Tune in a desired station. 3. Press the SET button. 4. Press one of the five pushbuttons within five seconds. 5. Repeat these steps for each of the five pushbuttons. Setting the Tone BASS: The slide control increases or decreases the bass response tone. Moving the control to the right increases bass while moving it to the left decreases it. TREB: The slide control increases or decreases the treble response tone. Moving the control to the right increases treble while moving it to the left decreases it.

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Your Cassette Tape Player Your cassette tape player works best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin that they may not work well in this player. If you look at the tape, or on its label or box, it should say whether its bias, or “equalization,” is 70 microseconds (70 p) or 120 microseconds (120 p). Chrome and metal tapes are 70 p sec and standard iron tapes are 120 p sec. Your tape player will adjust automatically for either type of cassette tape.

To Play a Cassette Tape 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Insert the cassette through the tape door. (The TAPE indicator

in the

display will light.)

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If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, the cassette may not be in squarely. Press the EJCT button to remove the tape and start over. The tape equalization is automatically sensed and set. Inserting the cassette also activates DOLBY DNR@ is the Dynamic Noise Reduction. It helps remove background hiss noise from the radio. “DNR’ is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation. 3. Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs to adjust the

volume and balance, just as you do for the radio. Press the upper knob to change tape direction. The arrow in the display shows which direction the tape is being played.

FWD: Press this button to go forward rapidly to another part of the tape. The radio will play during fast forward. To stop the tape, press the same button and the tape will start to play. REV: Press this button to reverse the tape. To stop the tape, press the same button lightly or any of the other buttons. The radio will play during this reverse function.

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PREk Press this button to go back to the beginning of the last selection. If the player has played less than 10 seconds into the current selection, pressing the PREV button will cause the player to find the beginning of the previous selection and resume play from that point. If the player is more than 10 seconds into the current selection, pressing the PREV button will cause the player to find the beginning of the current selection and resume play from that point. If PREV is pressed while the first selection on the tape is being played, the player will return to the beginning of that side of the tape. NEXT Press this button to advance to the next selection. If the selection is at the end of the tape, the tape will reverse directions and begin playing at a normal speed. ST/PL Press this button to switch back to the radio without ejecting the tape. Press it a second time to start playing the tape again. EJCT Press this button to remove the tape. The Delco Bose Gold Series Music System with Cassette and CD Player (Option) This optional sound system combines an AM/FM stereo radio with a cassette tape player and a compact disc player in a single unit.

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The Upper Knob The upper knob does the

following:

It turns the radio on and off. It controls the volume.

0 It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is

on, press the

RCWPROG knob to display the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, press the RCWPROG knob to display the time.)

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0 It allows you to hear the other side of tape play. (When a cassette is

inserted into the player, press the knob to change sides.)

The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Press the knob to switch between AM and FM. Behind the lower knob is the fade control. It moves the sound between the front and rear speakers.

Finding a Station SCAN When you press this button, the SCAN indicator in the display will light and the radio will find the next station and stay there for about five seconds. Then it will go to the next station and pause, and keep doing that until you press either the SCAN button again or the upper knob. SEEK This button selects stations, but it doesn’t keep moving as SCAN does. When you press SEEK the radio will automatically go to the next station and stay there. Pushbuttons: You can set the pushbuttons to get up to 10 favorite stations (five on FM and five more on AM.) 1. Choose either AM or FM. 2. Tune in the station. 3. Press the SET button. 4. Press one of the five pushbuttons within five seconds. 5. Repeat these steps for each of the five pushbuttons.

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Setting the Tone BASS: The slide control increases or decreases the bass response tone. Moving the control to the right increases bass while moving it to the left decreases it. TREBLE: The slide control increases or decreases the treble response tone. Moving the control to the right increases the treble while moving it to the left decreases it. Your Cassette Tape Player Your cassette tape player works best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin that they may not work well in this player. If you look at the tape, or on its label or box, it should say whether its bias, or “equalization,” is 70 microseconds (70 p) or 120 microseconds (120 p). Chrome and metal tapes are 70 p sec and standard iron tapes are 120 p sec. Your tape player will adjust automatically for either type of cassette tape.

To Play a Cassette Tape 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Insert the cassette through the tape door. (The TAPE indicator in the

display will light.)

If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, the cassette may not be in squarely. Press the EJCT button to remove the tape and start over. The tape equalization is automatically sensed and set. Inserting the cassette also activates DOLBY@ noise reduction. DNR@ is the Dynamic Noise Reduction. It helps remove background hiss noise from the radio. *DNR@ is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation. 3. Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs to adjust the volume and balance, just as you do for the radio. Press the upper knob to change tape direction. The arrow in the display shows which direction the tape is being played.

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FWD: Press this button to go forward rapidly to another part of the tape. The radio will play during fast forward. To stop the tape press the same button and the tape will start to play. REV: Press this button to reverse the tape. To stop the tape press the same button lightly or any of the other buttons. The radio will play during this reverse function. PREV: Press this button to go back to the beginning of the last selection. If the player has played less than 10 seconds into the current selection, pressing the PREV button will cause the player to find the beginning of the previous selection and resume play from that point. If the player is more than 10 seconds into the current selection, pressing the PREV button will cause the player to find the beginning of the current selection and resume play from that point. If PREV is pressed while the first selection on the tape is being played, the player will return to the beginning of that side of the tape. NEXT: Press this button to advance to the next selection. If the selection is at the end of the tape, the tape will reverse directions and begin playing at a normal speed. ST/PL Press this button to switch back to the radio without ejecting the tape. Press it a second time to start playing the tape again. EJCT Press this button to remove the tape. To Play a Compact Disc Before you begin, please note: don’t use the mini-discs that are called “singles” (even with an adapter). They won’t eject. Use full-size compact discs only. 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Insert a CD (label side up) partway into the slot. The player will pull it in. Wait a few seconds and the CD will play. Then only the time of day and CD will display.

If the CD comes back out, check to see if 0 The disc is upside down. 0 The disc is dirty, scratched or wet. 0 There’s too much moisture in the air. If there is, wait about one hour

and try it again.

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ERR: This error message is displayed if you have a condition of either extreme temperature, moisture or an incorrect CD. The CD will automatically be ejected. When conditions are back to normal the CD should play again. RCL/PROG: Press this recall/program button once to see what track is being played. Within five seconds press it a second time to see how long the track has been playing. Press it a third time to see the time of day. REV: Press and hold the reverse button to return rapidly within a track. Release it to play the passage. The elapsed time will be displayed to show the reverse progress of the CD. FWD: Press and hold this forward button to advance rapidly within a track. Release it to resume playing. Elapsed time will be displayed to show the forward progress of the CD. PREV: Press this button to go back to the beginning of the track. Pressing this button when in the pause period between tracks will take it back to the start of the track preceding the pause. NEXT: Press this button to advance to the next track. ST/PL: Press this button and the tape or CD will stop without ejecting and the radio will start to play. Press it again and the tape or CD will start to play again. EJCT Press this button to remove the tape or CD. If you have both a CD and a tape in the player, then the other playback media will start to play. Press it again and the other media will eject. COMP: Pressing this button makes soft and loud passages more equal in volume. For example, classical or jazz music has very quiet and very loud passages in the same tune. The COMP display will light as long as COMP is on.

Tips about Your Audio System Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage:

Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.

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NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.

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Care of Your Cassette Tape Pkyer A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after every 50 hours of use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This system uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the cartridge to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Cadillac dealership. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. Cassette tapes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

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Power Antenna Mast Care

c _ Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from

time to time. To Clean the Antenna Mast 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to full mast

extension.

2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or an equivalent solvent. 3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt. 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth before retracting. 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition on

and off.

6. Repeat if necessary.

NOTICE: Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it.

NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged. If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down.