1996 Cadillac Seville Owners Manual

DELAY You can set the wiper speed for a long'or short delay between wipes with this setting. Move the band to the DELAY position. The closer you move it to LO, the shorter the delay. OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers. 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 the blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the 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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This feature is mounted on the passenger’s interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture that is on the windshield. The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the wiper stalk to one of the five sensitivity levels within the AUTO DELAY area. Turn the stalk toward you for minimum sensitivity and away from you for maximum sensitivity. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level. An initial

wipe occurs when you turn the ignition on as a reminder that Rainsense is active. The windshield wipers also remain in a “high park” Position, even when the ignition is turned OFF. The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well as, a continuous low or high speed depending on the amount of moisture and the sensitivity level. The MIST and “wash” cycles operate as normal and are not effected by the Rainsense function.

I NOTICE:

The Rainsense feature should be turned off when going through a car wash to avoid damage.

It is important to note that the Rainsense wiping feature (AUTO DELAY) can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed. Note that if you ever need to replace the windshield, make sure it is Rainsensor compatible.

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Cruise Control

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

Windshield Washer

I A CAUTION:

In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Press and hold the PUSH paddle to wash the windshield. Release the paddle when you have enough fluid. The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or return to your preset speed. LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the DIC when the washer fluid reaches a low level. Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision and you could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check the washer fluid level often.

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A CAUTION:

Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

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.

Setting Cruise Control

A CAUTION:

If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it.

1. Move the cruise control

switch to ON.

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2. Accelerate to the speed you want.

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Resuming a Set Speed

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CRUISE WIPER

Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at R/A.

message will display on the DIC.

4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to increase your speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed. 2. Push the button at the end of the lever and then

release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

Here’s the second way to increase speed:

Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you reach a desired speed 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 h/h) faster.

The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET CRUISE button.

Reducing 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 a desired lower speed, then release it. A CRUISE ENGAGED message will then display. 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 Vehicle While 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.

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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.

Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to end cruise control: 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal. 0 Move the CRUISE switch to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when you turn off the cruise control or the ignition.

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Lamps

The control on the left side of the instrument panel controls these lamp systems:

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Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 0 Interior Courtesy Lamps

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Pull the knob out to the first stop to turn on the parking and taillamps, sidemarker lamps and instrument panel lights. Pull the knob out all the way to turn on the headlamps. You can brighten or dim the instrument cluster by rotating the headlamp knob. Press the knob all the way in to turn them off. The exterior lamps will automatically turn on after several seconds of wiper activation. Headlamps Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 20 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.

Lamps On Reminder You will hear a warning chime if you pull the key from the ignition while leaving the lamps on, if the manual headlamp control is activated. An exception to this is when you're using twilight sentinel. Daytime Running Lamps 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 the high-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness when:

the ignition is on,

0 the headlamp switch is oft' and

the transaxle is not in PARK (P).

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When DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps (at reduced brightness) will be on. No other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument panel won't be lit up either. When it's dark enough outside, the high-beam headlamps (at reduced intensity) will change to low-beam headlamps. When it's bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the high-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off the twilight sentinel switch and shift the transaxle into PARK (P). Placing your vehicle in PARK (P) disables the DRL. 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.

Fog Lamps

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

If you switch on the high-beam headlamps, the fog lamps will turn off. They'll turn back on again when you switch to low-beam headlamps. When the twilight sentinel is on and the fog lamp switch is activated, only the headlamps will turn off automatically. The fog lamps and parking lamps will remain on.

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When the twilight sentinel is on and the fog lamp switch is turned off, the headlamps and parking lamps will deactivate. Also note that using fog lamps during the day will cancel the DRL feature. Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn. They provide more light for cornering. Underhood Lamp Turn the parking lamps on to operate the underhood lamp. The underhood lamp will come on when the hood is open.

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The control is next to the headlamp knob. It automatically switches the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside.

To operate the twilight sentinel, leave the lamp knob off and move the TWILIGHT control to any position but OFF. If you move the control all the way to the right, the lamps will remain on for approximately three minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF or LOCK position. If you move the control so it is just on, the lamps will go off quickly when you turn the ignition switch out of RUN. You can adjust the delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes.

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Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control As you turn the headlamp knob clockwise, the instrument panel lights will brighten. Turning the headlamp knob all the way clockwise will turn on the interior lamps. Illuminated Entry System The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and headlamp knob control when a door is opened or if you press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) button. Note that the illuminated entry system is photocell dependent which means that it must be dark outside in order for the courtesy lamps to turn on. The courtesy lamps will turn off approximately 20 seconds after the last door is closed.

Light Sensor

The light sensor for the DRL and the twilight sentinel is located in the center of the front defogger grille. If you cover the sensor, it will read "dark" and the lamps will come on. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to LOCK or ACC, if the manual park lamp control is on. This protects draining the battery in case you have left the headlamps or parking lamps on. Use the control knob to turn the lamps back on indefmitely. (The control knob must be cycled off and then on to turn the lamps back on.) To delay the lamps from turning off, see "Twilight Sentinel" earlier in this section. 2-44

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Reading Lamps

The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps come on when any door is opened and it is dark outside. Press the button to turn them on. Press it again to turn them off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.

Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle's battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk.lamp, glove box lamp, cigarette lighters or the garage door opener. When the ignition is turned OFF, the power to these features will automatically turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes if a new car has 15 miles or Iess). Power will be restored for an additional 10 minutes if any door is opened, the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on. Battery Guard Storage This feature is for long term use. and must be programmed through the DIC while the ignition is in the RUN position. Battery guard storage protects the battery by placing the vehicle in a storage mode so that the radio, amplifiers, instrument cluster and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will not drain the battery over a long period of time. To begin programming, press the INFO and RESET buttons at the same time for approximately two seconds. Press the RESET button to answer "yes" and press the INFO button to indicate a "no" response.

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The first -prompt to appear relates to the automatic door locks. This feature can be bypassed by pressing the INFO button. The STORAGE MODE? prompt appears next. To select, press the RESET button. ENABLE STORAGE MODE? will then appear. A yes or no response must be given. If the INFO (no) button is pressed, the DISABLE STORAGE MODE? prompt will appear. Once again, a yes or no response is required. Once the battery guard has been programmed, your vehicle will enter the storage mode approximately 20 minutes after the ignition key has been turned off. The RKE will also be disabled at this point. The RKE will reactivate when a door or the trunk is opened, however, if your vehicle is left inactive for another 20 minutes the RKE will re-enter the storage mode. Your vehicle will stay in the storage mode until the ignition key is turned out of LOCK. The system will “wake-up” when the door key is inserted into the door however, your vehicle will remain in the storage mode. The ignition must be out of LOCK before the battery guard is disabled.

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Mirrors Electrochromic DaylNight Rearview Mirror

Your Cadillac has an electrochromic day/night rearview mirror. This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind you. At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced.

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On/Off Switch

Press the button at the base of the mirror to turn on the automatic feature. The button has an indicator light to show it is on. Press the button to turn the automatic feature off.

Time Delay This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from the night mode to the day mode as you drive under lights and through traffic.

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 day mode. This gives you 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 Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass (Option)

Setting the Sensitivity

This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set in the M (Mirror) or C/M (Compass/Mirror) 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 you.

OFF: This setting turns off the day/night function and compass. The mirror will stay in the day mode. 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. The letter or letters displayed in the top right corner of the mirror indicate the direction in which you are traveling.

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Time Delay This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from the night mode to the day mode as you drive under lights and through traffic.

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 day mode. This gives you 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.

Compass Calibration Once the compass is calibrated, it does not need to be recalibrated. To calibrate the compass: 1. 2.

Set the switch on the mirror control to C/M. Turn the vehicle ignition switch on. The letter C should be displayed in the mirror compass window. If not, hold the CAL switch (on the 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 hole on the bottom of the mirror housing. The display will show a number first, but keep holding until the letter C appears. For quick calibration, drive the vehicle in a 360-degree circle at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) until the display reads a compass direction. For normal calibration, drive the vehicle on your everyday routine, and the compass wilI eventually calibrate.

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Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. 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. Find your location on the zone map. Note the

zone number.

2. Hold in the CAL'switch (on the bottom of the mirror

housing) for five seconds until the current zone entry number appears in the display. To hold in the CAL switch, insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing.

3. Press the CAL switch until the number for the new

zone entry is displayed.

Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop pressing the CAL switch and the display will show compass direction within a few seconds.

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Power Remote Control Mirror

Your Cadillac has an electric mirror control located on the driver’s door armrest.

Move the sw.itch in the middle of the control to choose the right or left mirror. To adjust the mirror, push the arrow control in the direction you want the mirror to go. Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.

Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Option) The driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror. See “Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror” earlier in this section. Convex 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. This mirror does not have a dimming feature.

I A CAUTION:

A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

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Center Console Storage Area

Storage Compartments Glove Box The glove box is located in front of the passenger seat. To lock the glove box door, insert the oval key in the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door. Map Pocket The driver’s door may have a map/storage compartment. You may also have a storage compartment on the passenger’s door.

Your vehicle is equipped with either the mini console if you have the column shifter or the optional full front console with shift lever. The mini console comes with a storage tray, a storage compartment for CD’s or tapes and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use. The full console includes a storage compartment for CD’s or tapes and an optional phone, an armrest and a cupholder. The cupholder can be opened by pressing on the surface panel located in front of the armrest. Close the lid to secure.

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Convenience Net

This feature is avai!able on vehicles without the optional astroroof. To gain access to this compartment, which is located directly above the inside rearview mirror in the headliner, push up and the storage area will open. Rear Storage Armrest (Option) Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest which includes an open storage compartment and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use. To open, lift the front edge; This feature is available on vehicles with leather interiors only.

The convenience net is 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.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter With the full console, press on the cover, which is located below the climate control system, to reveal the front ashtray. To clean this ashtray, lift it out by gripping the sides. If you don’t have a center console, pull the tray out to reveal the ashtray. The tray is located beneath the radio. To clean this ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the snuffer. If the ashtray will not come out, try reaching under it and gently press up on the ashtray bowl to remove it. To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid.

I NOTICE:

Don’t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire.

The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray. Press it all the way in and release. It will pop back by itself when it’s ready to light. You may also have a lighter on the back of the center console near the rear seat air outlet.

Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut off 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. This helps to prevent battery drainage. For more information, see “Inadvertent Battery Saver” earlier in this section.

I NOTICE:

Don’t hold a cigarette 1,ighter 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.

Sun Visors Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to block glare. The driver’s sunshade is also equipped with a storage flap that can be used for maps or toll tickets.

Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror

Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the mirror. Move the slide switch up or down to brighten or dim the lamp.

Cellular Telephone (Option) Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of a Cadillac dual-mode (analogRDMA) cellular telephone. A fixed mobile or a portable hand-held system may be available for purchase. Either system will have steering wheel telephone controls and will have information output through the DIC. Voice activation and hands-free operation are standard features. For more information, contact your Cadillac dealer. A user's guide is provided with the telephone. Assist Handles A folding handle above each rear door can be used when getting out of your vehicle. Floor Mats 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.

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Astroroof (Option)

The express-open astroroof provides an airy, spacious feel to your vehicle’s interior and can also increase ventilation. It includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The control switch only works when the ignition is on or when the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Press the switch rearward and release to express-open the glass panel and sunshade. 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 and release 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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Universal Transmitter (Option)

Thls 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 transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging system.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Programming the Transmitter Do not use the universal 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 door you are programming.

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Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. If you have not previously programmed a universal channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the universal 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 the hand-held transmitter against the

bottom surface of the universal transmitter so that you can still see the red light.

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 universal transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons through Step 4.

4. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light on the universal transmitter flash rapidly and then stop. The rapid flashing, which could take up to 90 seconds, indicates that the universal transmitter has been programmed. Release both buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly.

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If you have trouble programming the universal transmitter, make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery in the hand-held transmitter is not dead. If you still cannot program it, rotate the hand-held transmitter end over end and try again. The universal 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. Be sure to keep the original hand-held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram the universal transmitter. Note to Canadian Owners: During programming, the hand-held transmitter may stop transmitting after one or two seconds. If you are programming from one of these transmitters, you should press and repress the button on the hand-held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the universal transmitter. Release both buttons when the red light on the universal transmitter begins to flash rapidly.

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Operating the Transmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal transmitter. The red light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. Note that the effective transmission range of the universal transmitter may differ from the hand-held transmitter and from one channel to another. Also note that the universal transmitter is disabled when the VALET button inside of the glove box is activated for more information, see “Security Override” earlier in this section.

Erasing 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. Accessories Accessories for the universal transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the unit. If you would like additional information please call 1-800-355-35 15.

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The 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. The main components of the instrument panel are: 1. Air Outlets 2. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 3. Driver Information Center Control Buttons 4. Driver’s Side Air Bag 5. Cluster 6. Steering Column Shift Lever

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

Electronic Climate Controls Audio System Passenger’s Side Air Bag Lamp Controls Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control Hood Release Horn Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System Astray and Cigarette Lighter Glove Box

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Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The 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 vehicle has to have a new odometer installed. The new one may read the correct mileage. This is because your vehicle's computer has stored the mileage in memory.

Tachometer (Analog Cluster)

This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

I NOTICE:

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

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Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine rpm’s are critically high, the fuel supply to the engine is shut off. When the engine speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to the engine. Vehicle Speed Limiter (270 hp) This feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds that the tires are not rated for. When this happens, the engine’s fuel supply is shut off. When the vehicle speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages 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. crages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, 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 and gages. They’re a big help. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information Center” in the Index.

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Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 70 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 electiical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

, 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. This 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.

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Charging System Indicator Light

When you turn the key to RUN, this light will cDme on briefly to show that the 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.

Brake System Warning Light If this warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

BRAKE

This light should come on briefly when you turn the igmtion key to RUN. 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.)

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I A CAUTION:

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light 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.

Parking Brake Indicator Light

PARK BRAKE

This light comes on when the parking brake is set, and it will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, this light will remain on.

This light should also come on briefly as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t, have the light fixed so it will be ready to remind you if the parking brake has not fully released. For more information on how to release the parking brake, see “Parking Brake’’ earlier in this section.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

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With the anti-lock brake system, one of these lights will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal.

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. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Traction Control System Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

TRACTION CONTROL

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If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: 0 If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically

related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on.

0 If the traction control system is affected by an

engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on.

If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)

This red light tells you that the 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.

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

Your Cadillac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

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

This system is called OBD I1 (.On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent, which may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

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If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reduce vehicle speed. 0 Avoid hard accelerations. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Put your vehicle in PARK (P). Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

NOTICE:

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

This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: 0 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required. Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

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If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off.

Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently asdesigned. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warned up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience this condition, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

Oil Pressure Light

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 a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come on, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. When the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil isn’t flowing through your engine properly. You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem.

A CAUTION:

Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

I NOTICE:

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

Fuel Gage

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The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the ignition is in the RUN position. On the digital cluster, if the fuel level is within approximately two gallons (7.6 L) of being full, the letter F is shown. If the fuel level is between one and two gallons (3.8 and 7.6 L) from being empty, the

letter E is shown. If the fuel supply gets down to approximately one gallon (3.8 L), the E will flash and the FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW message will appear in the DIC. (On the analog fuel gage, the FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW message will also appear.) Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F. It takes more (or less) gas to filI 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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Fuel Data Panel

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The fuel data panel tells you all you need to know about the fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. 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 the 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 2 L per 100 km). To reset the average fuel economy, press the INFORMATION button until the AVG MPG is displayed on the DIC. Press and hold the RESET button until both the fuel data center and DIC display reads 0.0. The RANGE display shows how far the computer thinks you can travel with the fuel that is in the 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 the recent fuel economy. Therefore, the 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.

Driver Information Center (DIC) The 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 DIC will automatically display all current messages. Digital Control Buttons

DISPLAY ON/OFF: Pressing this button will turn off the DIC, Electronic Climate Control, fuel data center, the fuel gage, trip odometer and odometer. While the displays are off, pressing the INFORMATION button will only turn on the DIC. If the TRIP SET button is pressed or the fuel level falls below four gallons (15.2 L), all the displays will come back on. ENG/MET (EnglishIMetric): You can change the display from English (miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button. The same button also changes other readings (like temperature, fuel and odometer). TRIP SET 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. If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer will return to zero after 999.9 miles (1 609 kmj. If your vehicle is Canadian, the trip odometer will return to zero after 1 999.9 km (1,242 miles j. INFORMATION: Pressing this button repeatedly will display the AVG MPG, FUEL USED, AVG MPH, OIL LIFE LEFT, ENGINE RPM, BATTERY VOLTS and COOLANT TEMP.

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MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy) Reset: Press the INFORMATION button to display the MPG AVG, then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 MPG AVG is displayed. Fuel Used Reset: Press the INFORMATION button to display the FUEL USED on the DIC, then press and hold the RESET button until FUEL USED 0.0 is displayed. AVG MPH (Average Speed) Reset: Press the INFORMATION button to display the AVG MPH, then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 AVG MPH is displayed. Oil Life Left Reset: Press the INFORMATION button to display the OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the RESET button until 100% OIL LIFE LEFT is displayed.

TIMER: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another. To operate, press the TIMER button until TIMER 0O:OO:OO is displayed on the DIC. Each of the fields for the hours, minutes and seconds are two numeric digits. Once TIMER OFF 0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the TIMER buttonto 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 reads TIMER 0O:OO:OO. Press the INFORMATION button to exit from the TIMER function. RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG, FUEL USED, AVG MPH and OIL LIFE LEFT. Pre.ssing RESET when a non-resettable display appears will cause a “recall” mode to occur. When this happens, all DIC warning messages that have been displayed since the ignition key was turned to RUN will redisplay. If no messages were displayed, a MONITORED SYSTEMS OK message will appear.

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Analog Control Buttons

INFO RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG, FUEL USED, AVG MPH, TIMER, OIL LIFE LEFT and ENGLISHMETRIC RESET. Pressing INFO RESET when a non-resettable display appears will cause a “recall” mode to occur. When this happens, all DIC warning messages that have been displayed since the ignition key was turned to RUN will redisplay. If no messages were displayed, a MONITORED SYSTEMS OK message will appear. MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy) Reset: Press the INFO button to display the MPG AVG, then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 0.0 MPG AVG is displayed.

Fuel Used Reset: Press the INFO button to display the FUEL USED on the DIC, then press and hold the INFO RESET button until FUEL USED 0.0 is displayed. AVG MPH (Average Speed) Reset: Press the INFO button to display the AVG MPH, then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 0.0 AVG MPH is displayed. Timer: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another. To operate, press the INFO button to display TIMER. Each of the fields for the hours. minutes and seconds are two numeric digits. Once TIMER OFF 0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the INFO RESET button to start the timing feature. Press the INFO RESET 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 INFO RESET button until the display reads TIMER 0O:OO:OO. Press the INFO button to exit from the TIMER function.

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Oil Life Left Reset: Press the INFO button to display the OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100% OIL LIFE LEFT is displayed. English/Metric Reset: Press the INFO button to display ENGLISHMETRIC RESET, then press the INFO RESET button to select. The display will change from English (miles) to metric (kilometers). TRIP RESET By using this button you can tell how far you've gone since you last set the TRIP RESET back to zero. To reset,' press and hold the button until zeros appear. 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 L miles). INFO: Pressing this button repeatedly will display the RANGE, MPG AVG, MPG INST, FUEL USED, AVG MPH, TIMER, OIL LIFE LEFT, BATTERY VOLTS and ENGLISHMETRIC RESET. FUEL DOOR: Press this button to open the fuel door. TRUNK: Press this button to open the trunk.

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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.

A/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION - 16: "his

message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off so that air conditioned air is not delivered. If the coolant temperature r e m s to normal, you must select AC to return to a normal A/C compressor operation. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage.

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. Remove the message 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 redisplay the message.

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BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07: This message will appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the 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 DIC by pressing the INFORMATION button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running. BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06: This message will appear when the electrical system ‘is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge after driving a few miles and the message should go out. Lf this message appears while driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have it checked immediately to determine the cause of this problem. To help the generator recharge the battery quickly you can reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off the accessories. You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC

by pressing the INFORMA’TION button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.

BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM - 108: Thecircuit in

the brake booster vacuum has shorted or is loose when this message appears. Your vehicle may lose power brakes but you will still have the use of manual brakes. The power brakes will not be affected if the problem is caused by a failed sensor. Have your vehicle serviced immediately at your Cadillac dealership.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that the life

of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed within 200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter Recommendations” in the Maintenance Schedule. After an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator must be reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index on how to reset it. CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid (system has determined that the transaxle fluid has reached 0%). See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL - 37: This message will display if the ignition is in the RUN position to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add fluid 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.

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CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 02: 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 the fuel supply is less than four gallons (15.2 L) and the display is turned off (digital clusters only). CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a level surface. A false CHECK 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 CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking the oil level be sure the engine has been off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then check the dipstick and add oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.

CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will

appear for several seconds indicating that you need washer solvent.

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CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will DOOR OPEN - 141: The passenger‘s door is open or

appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise.

ajar when this message appears. The vehicle’s engine must be running and the transaxle not in PARK (I?) for this message to display. A chime will also sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than 5 mph (8.1 km/h). DRIVER DOOR OPEN - 140: This message will display when the vehicle is being shifted out of PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that the driver’s door is open or ajar. A chime will also sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than 5 mph (8.1 km/h).

ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:

This message will appear when the engine coolant temperature is over 248 “F ( 1 24°C). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off the 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 the engine and have it serviced before driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW - 11: This message serves MONITORED SYSTEMS OK - 1: This message only

as a warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically low. Stop for fuel immediately.

appears in the “recall” mode by pressing the RESET button. It lets you know that no other messages are stored or currently active.

PASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED - 31: This

warning message displays when the PASS-Key pellet information has not been programmed into your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealership for service. PCM FAULT - 110: The circuit in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has shorted or is loose when this message appears. Have your Cadillac serviced by your dealership at once.

REDUCED ENGINE POWER - 41: This message

informs the driver that due to wheel slippage your vehicle is reducing engine power to compensate for the loss of traction. Accelerating too fast causing the tires to spin is an example of when this message would display.

REMOVE KEY - 70: This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key 11) is unable to read the pellet on the ignition key or an improper key pellet has been inserted. Wait for the DIC to display STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY. The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and change the messages to WAIT 3 MINUTES, WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR. When the REMOVE KEY message is displayed, remove the ignition key. 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 before inserting the key back into the ignition. Have your vehicle serviced if the message still appears. OFF - 14: This message appears when the electronic SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR sensors that control the A/C and heating systems are no longer workmg. Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency.

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SERVICE AIR BAG - 83: There is a problem with the

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (air bag) system when this message appears. Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealership for service at once.

SERVICE BRAKE FLUID SWITCH - 37: A high

level of brake fluid causes this message to display if the ignition is in the RUN position. Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. If the brake warning light is on, refer to the directions listed in that part.

SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM - 102: This

message will display when a problem with the charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.

SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - 106: This

message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the PCM. Have your vehicle service by your Cadillac dealership.

SERVICE EMISSIONS SYSTEM - 104: A problem in the emissions system has occurred when thts message appears. Have your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle.

SERVICE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - 103: A

problem within the engine cooling system has been detected when this message displays. See your Cadillac dealership for service.

SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The PCM

has detected a problem within the fuel system when this message appears. See your Cadillac dealership for service. SERVICE IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM - 107: A problem with the idle control has occurred when this message displays. Bring your vehicle to your Cadillac dealership for service. SERVICE IGNITION SYSTEM - 105: This message displays when a failure in the ignition system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your Cadillac dealership.

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84: This message is

displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not operating properly. To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.

SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is

detected with the transaxle,'this message will appear. Have your vehicle checked by your Cadillac dealership.

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SPEED SENSOR FAULT - 109: A circuit problem with the vehicle speed sensor will trigger this message to appear. Have your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle. REMOVE IGNITION KEY - 33: This message will STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM

appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key 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 DIC 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. STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42: This message will appear when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. 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.

THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEMKAR MAY NOT

RESTART - 34: This message means there is a problem

in the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key 11). A fault has been detected in the system which means that the PASS-Key I1 system is disabled and is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts however, you may want to take your vehicle to a proper service center before turning off the engine.

TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF - 111: This message

will appear when the PCM senses that the maximum speed for your Cadillac has been reached. The speed of your vehicle will decrease several mph as the fuel supply is cutoff. This allows your vehicle to stay in a stable operating range. TRACTION READY - 91: This message informs the driver that the traction control system is available. This occurs when the traction on/off button in the glove box has been returned to an on position (pressing the button once turns the traction control system off; pressing the button again turns the system back on). TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed after the traction control has been turned off. 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 on the DIC (between 5 and 20 seconds). 2-85

TRANSMISSION HOT - 112: This messages indicates

is too hot

that the transmission fluid in your vehicle (message apppears when fluid temperature has reached 266°F (1 30°C) for 15 minutes or when the temperature reaches 291 OF (144°C) for 32 seconds). Have your vehicle serviced immediately.

TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder, after driving about a mile, that you have the turn signal on. (KM/H) - 113: A failure in the suspension control VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH

trunk is open when the ignition is in RUN.

system has occurred when this message appears. The PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to. Have your Cadillac serviced if this message appears. 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 the A/C system serviced if this message appears.

Traction Active When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will be displayed. SIippery 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. Trip Computer Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) and the optional Continuous Variable-Road Sensing Suspension (CV-RSS) automatically adjust the ride of your vehicle, with the CV-RSS having a wider range of control. Automatic ride control is achieved through the RSS controller, a computer used to control and monitor the suspension system. The controller receives inputs from various sensors to determine the proper system response. If the controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. If this message appears, have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.

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Oil Life Indicator

This feature lets you know when to change the engine oil. It's based on the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns. To see the display, press the INFORMATION button several times until XX OIL LIFE LEFT appears. If you see 99% OIL LIFE LEFT, 99% of your current oil life remains. The DIC may display a CHECK OIL LEVEL message. Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you changed your oil. For more information, see the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you see

CHECK OIL LEVEL, it means that you have less than 10% of the oil life left and you should consider changing your engine oil. If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL, it means the oil life is gone and you should change the oil right away. The system should indicate changing the oil between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km). It may indicate changing the oil before 3,000 miles (5 000 km) depending on your driving habits. If the vehicle has been driven 7,500 miles (12 500 km) it will indicate to change the oil. 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 indicates changing it sooner. The system doesn't check 1 2 0 ~ ) much oil you have. so you'll still have to check for that. To see how, see "Engine Oil" in the Index. When new oil is added, you'll need to reset the system. To reset, display the Oil Life Indicator by pressing the INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the RESET button until the display shows 100 OIL LIFE LEFT. Electronic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes. It's automatic -- you don't need to adjust anything.

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Electronic Climate Control (ECC)

In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Cadillac. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your comfort control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your Cadillac. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.

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Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed. Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed.

Temperature Button The red and blue temperature buttons adjust the air temperature coming through the system. Press the blue button for a cooler setting or the red button for a warmer setting. The outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running. You can change it from Fahrenheit to Celsius by pressing the ENG/MET (English/metric) button on the DIC. Mode Controls The AUTO/ECON button automatically controls the direction of air delivery for air conditioning and non-air conditioning modes.

Automatic Operation When the system is set for AUTO, sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come from the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting.

Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor is used by the automatic system to regulate temperature. To find your comfort zone, start with 75°F (24°C) setting, allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Press the red or blue temperature buttons to adjust the temperature if necessary. If you choose 60°F (1 6"C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate fan speed. If you choose the temperature of 90°F (32 "C), the system will remain at that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. With this setting, the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the blower speed will decrease. To maintain interior comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument panel air outlets and floor outlets (BI-LEVEL mode). On bright, sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may come out of the A/C outlets (A/C mode) to maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness.

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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 outlets for a few seconds. That is normal. This is to expel hot air in the air outlets. As the air is cooled, the airflow will move through the A/C outlets. If you start vour vehicle with the fan setting on HI, it will skip the i / ~ To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the outside air temperature, engine coolant temperature or the time since the engine was last started. As the coolant warms up, the blower fan speed will gradually increase and air will flow from the heater outlets, with some airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions. If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the control setting the next time you start your engine, except for recirculation and defrost. Each ignition cycle cancels recirculation, whereas, DEFROST will change to AUTO when the ignition is shut off and then turned back on.

Manual Operation

RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit the

amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or ’limit odors entering your vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air. Pressing the recirculation button will change the operation to a manual mode and the air will recirculate non-stop. Press this button again to turn off the recirculation feature. If you notice the windows fogging, press the recirculation button to exit the recirculation moae. OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle, and the system will try to maintain the previously set temperature. The outside temperature will show in the display when the system is off. @ DE-ICE (Option): Pressing this button helps to remove ice or frost from the windshield. See “Heated Windshield’’ later in this section.

DEFOG: Press this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater outlets. This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to sudden rain ox snowy conditions. This feature is not available with the heated windshield option. AUTO/ECON: Press this button to switch between AUTO and ECON. The ECON setting attempts to keep air at a selected temperature, however, it does not remove humidity from the air. Use this setting in cold or cool weather to save fuel. The AUTO setting is used when it’s warm outside and you need to cool the air in order to maintain a selected temperature and blower

speed. * FAN SPEEDS: Press the button with the fan

symbol until AUTO is displayed on the screen. At this setting, the fan speed is automatically controlled. 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 engine coolant to assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When the engine 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 at a high speed, press the up arrow 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, press the fan symbol button until .HI AUTO is shown on the display. If you want the blower fan at a low speed, press the down arrow 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.

DEFROST Press this button to quickly remove

fog or frost from the windshield. This setting sends most of the airflow to the windshield with only a small amount to the floor outlets.

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EIectronic Solar Sensor

Dual-Zone Climate Control (Option)

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The sensor monitors the sun's solar radiation and is located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield. The ECC system uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort.

Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed. Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed.

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Temperature Knob The TEMP knob adjusts the air temperature coming through the system. Turn the TEMP knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running. Mode Button Press this button to deliver air through the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The system will stay in the selected mode until the MODE button is pushed again. Press the up or down arrow to cycle through the available modes.

Automatic Operation When the system is set for AUTO, sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come from the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting. Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor is used by the automatic system to regulate temperature. To find your comfort zone, start with 75°F (24°C) setting, allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Press the red or blue temperature buttons to adjust the temperature if necessary. If you choose 60°F (16"C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate fan speed. If you choose the temperature of 90°F (32"C), the system will remain at that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster.

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With this setting, the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the blower speed will decrease. To maintain interior comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument panel air outlets and floor outlets (BI-LEVEL mode). On bright sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may come out of the A/C outlets (AC mode) to maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness. 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 outlets for a few seconds. That is normal. This is to expel hot air in the air outlets. As the air is cooled, the airflow 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.

To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the outside air temperature, engine coolant temperature or the time since the'engine was last started. As the coolant warms up, the blower fan speed will gradually increase and air will flow from the heater outlets, with some airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions. If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the control setting the next time you start your engine, except for recirculation and defrost. Each ignition cycle cancels recirculation, whereas, DEFROST will change to AUTO when the ignition is shut off and then turned back on. Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. b e /I AC: This setting directs airflow through the middle instrument panel outlets.

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BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the middle instrument w. panel outlets while warmed air is directed to the floor, ’’ the floor outlets and toward the windshield. ’/J HEATER: This setting directs warmed air through the floor outlets. Some warm air is diverted to the windshield to minimize fogging.

HEATER/DEFROS’E This setting directs air to

DEFROST Press this button to quickly remove

fog or frost from the windshield. This setting sends most of the airflow to the windshield with only a small amount to the floor outlets. @? DE-ICE (Option): Pressing this button helps to remove ice or frost from the windshield. See “Heated Windshield’’ later in this section. DEFOG: Press this, button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater outlets. This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to sudden rain or snowy conditions. This feature is not available with the heated windshield option.

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% FAN SPEEDS: Press the button with the fan symbol until AUTO is displayed on the screen. At this setting, the fan speed is automatically controlled. 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 engine coolant to assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When the engine 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 at a high speed, press the up arrow button until you see HIGH 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, press the fan symbol button until HIGH AUTO is shown on the display. If you want the blower fan at a low speed, press the down arrow button until LOW is shown on the display. If you want the fan speed to run lower than the AUTO setting, press the button until LOW AUTO is shown on the display. OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle, and the system will try to maintain the previously set temperature. The outside temperature will show on the display when the system is OW.

AC: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the display will show that AC is active, but the air conditioning compressor only operates when the system determines it is needed. RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air. Pressing the recirculation button will change the operation to a manual mode and the air will recirculate non-stop. Press this button again to turn off the recirculation feature. If you notice the windows fogging, press the recirculation button to exit the recirculation mode. DUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL: With this feature, the right front passenger can control the temperature of heated air for hisher own zone. The passenger can select a four degree warmer or cooler temperature from the driver’s setting. To turn the system on, press the PASS/TEMP button. Press the up arrow to increase the temperature and press the down arrow to decrease the climate setting. Pressing the OFF button will turn off the dual-zone function.

Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. With the ECC system, press the AUTO/ECON button to assist in cooling air and in maintaining proper airflow. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting by pressing the blue button to cool your vehicle and pressing the red button to warm your vehicle. Press the fan button arrows up or down to adjust the fan speed. If you have the dual-zone system, press the AC button to turn the system on and then select the proper MODE to direct airflow. The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle. Also while in the AUTO mode, the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air. You may also need to adjust the interior temperature. Turn the TEMP knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease temperature. Adjust the fan speed as needed. When the air conditioner .is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and power. This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature.

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Heating With the ECC system, press the AUTOECON button to direct airflow out of the floor outlets and to help save fuel. Adjust the temperature, if necessary, by pressing the blue button to decrease temperature and pressing the red button to increase temperature. Also remember to adjust the fan speed by pressing the up or down arrow. If you have the dual-zone system, press the MODE button to select heater. This will direct airflow out of the floor outlets. Adjust the interior temperature to your comfort level by turning the TEMP knob clockwise to increase temperature and counterclockwise to decrease temperature. If the fan speed needs adjusting, press the up or down arrow. With each system, outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor outlets. The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it.

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Ventilation System Your Cadillac’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.

The front outlets are located in the center and at each