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  • Page 1 DEVILLE/ DEVILLE CONCOURS...
  • Page 2 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ServiceandAppearanceCare Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects”...

  • Page 3: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual

    C a r Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in owner can use Litho in U.S.A.
  • Page 4 PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP Cadillac Motor Car Co. Detroit. Mich. THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST f JANUARY 1ND. IN YEAR 1915 COPYRIGHT, CADILIAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION...
  • Page 6 As Few automobiles are fortunate enough that is Cadillac. The name Cadillac is appropriately that of Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, the French military commander who founded the city of Detroit in 1701. What better name for the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit.
  • Page 7 From this achievement evolved the Compression reference to Cadillac as “Standard of the World.” V8 Engine In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer “The Penalty of Leadership”...
  • Page 8 Cadillacs beginning with the 1915 model. Many Cadillac "firsts" have followed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a nationwide comprehensive service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl).
  • Page 9 There are, to be sure, many ways to describe the superlative motor car pictured. “Beauty,” “majesty,” “brilliance” all apply, in their fullest meaning, to this new Cadillac. And yet, from this wonderful vocabulary, we have selected “elegance” as the word that most fully characterizes the Cadillac of 1960. car’s...
  • Page 10 For .the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary tail fin which once more set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two decades. This was closely followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and the industry's first modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine on the 1949 model.
  • Page 11 The electronics computerization which were pioneered by Cadillac in the '70s came of age in the '80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On-Board Diagnostics in 1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on 1986 models and Traction Control in the fall of 1989.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.

  • Page 13: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle Damage Warnings Also; in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we. tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could you what But the notice...
  • Page 14 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols are important these symbols are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT...
  • Page 15 NOTES...

  • Page 16: Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about the seats in your Cadillac and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
  • Page 17 Moving the front SEAT ADJUSTER control to the left or right tilts the front portion of the seat cushion up or down. Moving rear SEAT ADJUSTER control to the left or right tilts the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down.
  • Page 18 Memory Seat (Option) Adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortable position and then press the SET button. Within five seconds, press the MEMORY button “1.” A second seating position may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing the MEMORY button instead of button 1.
  • Page 19 The control is located outboard side each front Heated Front Seat (Option) seat. Move the SEAT HEAT control to either LO or...

  • Page 20: Reclining Front Seatbacks

    Reclining Front Seatbacks To manually recline the seat, lift the lever on the outer side of the front cushion and adjust the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. Pull up on the lever and the seat will return to its full upright position.
  • Page 21 But don’t have seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.

  • Page 22: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the of your ears. This position restraint is closest to the top reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.

  • Page 23: Why Safety Belts Work

    Why Safety Belts Work When you on anything, you go as fast as it ride in or goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it.
  • Page 24 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop..The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
  • Page 25 ..or the instrument panel or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
  • Page 26 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.

  • Page 27: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    And there are different rules for smaller children babies. If a child will be riding in your Cadillac, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.
  • Page 28 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see buckle for the center passenger position. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
  • Page 29 Shoulder Beit Height Adjuster Before you begin move drive, the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. 1-14 To move it down, squeeze the release handle and the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle.
  • Page 30 3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. 4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. If you don’t, the adjustment feature won’t set, and you’ll have ’‘A Now you can add a small amount of slack.
  • Page 31 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder loose. It won’t give nearly belt as much protection this way. 1-16 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
  • Page 32 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 33 &: wrong What’s with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 CAUTION: can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In body would move too increase the chance of head and neck injury.
  • Page 34 &: What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or your dealer to fix it.

  • Page 35: Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Sir) System

    1-20 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system or air bag system. lour Cadillac has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger.
  • Page 36 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt have an air bag. Wearing your safety belt during crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle being ejected from it.

  • Page 37: How The Air Bag System Works

    There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. AIR BAG The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.
  • Page 38 The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. CAUTION: Don’t put anything on, or attach anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. Also, don’t put anything (such as pets or objects) between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel.
  • Page 39 When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 The threshold level...
  • Page 40 What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will be hot for a short time.
  • Page 41 You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Cadillac dealer and the Cadillac service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the system. To purchase a service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications”...

  • Page 42: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

  • Page 43: Center Passenger Position

    Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front split seat bench rear seat, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating positisn, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.

  • Page 44: Rear Seat Passengers

    To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. same Buckle, position and release it the part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender’’ at the end of this section. M a k e sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly...
  • Page 45 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
  • Page 46 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. force the strong pelvic bones.
  • Page 47 The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.

  • Page 48: Smaller Children And Babies

    Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That iiicludes infants and all children smaller than adult size. the law in every state in the United States Canadian province says children up to some age restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies ‘A fact, CAUTION:...
  • Page 49 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION: (Continued) 1-34 CAUTION: (Continued) heavy you can't hold it. at only will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms.

  • Page 50: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.

  • Page 51: Top Strap

    If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be child is in it. anchored. If you need can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how do it.
  • Page 52 cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian law. Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit you, or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. Use the tether hardware available from the dealer.
  • Page 53 . " 4. Buckle belt. Make sure the release button is Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. positioned so you would be able unbuckle the If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or safety belt quickly if you ever had neck, put it behind the child restraint.

  • Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position

    5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder you push down on the child restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
  • Page 55 1. Make the as long as possible by tilting the latch belt plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instmctions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.

  • Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    7. Push and pull the child restraint directions to be sure it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in th.e vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt.
  • Page 57 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier about the top strap if the child restraint Because your vehicle has a right front passenger bag, always move the seat as far back before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats”...
  • Page 58 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 8. Push and pull the child restraint directions to be sure it is secure.

  • Page 59: Larger Children

    Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-44 If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer are restrained in the rear seat.
  • Page 60 - . i . - - CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at time.
  • Page 61 1-46 CAUTION: Never do this. Here child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt., but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen.

  • Page 62: Safety Belt Extender

    Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
  • Page 63 NOTES 1-48...

  • Page 64: Section 2 Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everythmg is...
  • Page 65 NOTICE: Your Cadillac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside and you may have to damage your vehicle to get in.

  • Page 66: Door Locks

    Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.

  • Page 67: Power Door Locks

    Power Door Locks Press the power door lock lock or unlock all the doors at once. The rear power door locks only provide a lock function as a safety feature. They will not unlock the doors. Automatic Door Locks Close your doors and turn the ignition.

  • Page 68: Rear Door Security Locks

    When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. Your Cadillac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside.

  • Page 69: Anti-Lockout Feature

    To cancel the rear door lock: inside and 1. Unlock the door f r o m from the outside. 2. Move the lever the way down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. normally. The rear door locks will now work Anti-Lockout Feature Leaving your key in any ignition position with the driver's door open...

  • Page 70: Operation

    To reset the transmitter, you must be within the.vehicle’s operating range. Press and hold the press the lock button. Continue to hold both buttons for approximately three seconds. See your Cadillac dealer for service also work properly.

  • Page 71: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle

    Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded transmitter from unlocking yourwehicle. is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Once the transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your key chain...
  • Page 72 2. Remove the battery and replace it with a CR2032 battery. Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter. M a k e sure the battery is positioned with the “plus” facing down. 3. Align the internal pieces of the transmitter, including the cover.

  • Page 73: Trunk Lock Release

    Trunk Lock Release To use this feature, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Press the trunk release button located on the headlamp control panel on the left side of the instrument panel to open the trunk. 2-10 Security Override .

  • Page 74: Parking Lots

    If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s easy target for joy riders or professional thieves don’t do it. When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
  • Page 75 Theft-Deterrent System (Option) If your ignition is off and any door is open, the SECURITY light will flash reminding you to activate the system (the light will SECURITY also flash if the battery has been disconnected or reconnected). 1. Open the door. 2.

  • Page 76: Testing The Alarm

    “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. If the fuse does not need to be replaced, you may need to have your Cadillac serviced. To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the optional theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
  • Page 77 See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith for key service. If the STARTING DISABLED DUE REMOVE IGNITION KEY and WAIT SYSTEM, 3 MINUTES messages are displayed, the key should be cleaned and dried. After three minutes, try again.

  • Page 78: Ignition Positions

    Ignition Positions NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.

  • Page 79: Retained Accessory Power

    Retained Accessory Power The following accessories on your Cadillac may be used minutes after the ignition key is turned for up to Radio Power Windows Astroroof Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if any door is opened. If you want power for another 10 minutes,...
  • Page 80 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment; check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
  • Page 81 Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that your Cadillac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

  • Page 82: Automatic Transaxle Operation

    Automatic Transaxle Operation The automatic transaxle has a shift lever located steering column. There are several different positions for the shift lever. PARK ( P ) : This locks the front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
  • Page 83 PARK Ensure the shift lever is fully in starting the engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle have shift interlock. You to fully apply your regular PARK brakes before you can shift from ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot...
  • Page 84 (N): In NEUTRAL this position, the engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL Also, only. NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. CAUTION: PARK or NEUTRAL (N) while Shifting out of your engine is “racing” (running dangerous.
  • Page 85 THIRD (3): This position is also used for noma1 driving however, it offers more power economy than OVERDRIVE (0). Here are examples for using THIRD OVERDRIVE (@): When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, there is less shifting gears.

  • Page 86: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot to set the parking brake. If the ignition is on, the PARK BRAKE indicator light will come on. If you try to drive off with the parking brake on, the PARK BRAKE indicator light stays on.

  • Page 87: Shifting Into Park (P)

    CAUTION: If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal, you could be hurt. The pedal springs back quickly. Keep your hand and arm away when you use the manual’release lever. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat.

  • Page 88: Steering Column Shift Lever

    Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this: Pull the lever toward you. Move lever up far as it will W i t h your right foot still holding the brake down, set the parking brake.

  • Page 89: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running

    Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.

  • Page 90: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.

  • Page 91: Engine Exhaust

    Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.

  • Page 92: Power Windows

    CAUTION: can be dangerous get out the shift lever is not fully in PARK parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. or others could be injured, vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake after...
  • Page 93 Your vehicle has RAP. When you stop your vehicle and the ignition key to OFF, you can still use your turn power windows. The electrical power to operate the windows will not shut off until you open minutes have passed. If you want this power for another 10 minutes, turn the key to RUN and back Express-Down Window This feature is present on the driver’s power window.

  • Page 94: Tilt Wheel

    Tilt Wheel steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Raising the steering wheel to the highest level gives your legs more and exit the vehicle. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to tilt the wheel.

  • Page 95: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime will sound and the DIC will display TURN SIGNAL ON (after driving about mile) to remind you to turn it off. Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned out signal bulb.
  • Page 96 Windshield WiDers WIPER: T u r n the band on the turn signal lever to control the wipers. MIST T u r n the band toward you and then release it for a single wipe cycle. For more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer.
  • Page 97 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.

  • Page 98: Windshield Washer

    Windshield Washer 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. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid.

  • Page 99: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed 25 mph (40 b / h ) or more without keeping your foot the accelerator. This can help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about k m / h ) .
  • Page 100 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you're not cruise, you might hit a button and using " into.cruise when you don't want to. You could and even lose control. Keep the be startied control switch OFF u n t i l you 1.
  • Page 101 Resuming Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise function. Once you’re going about 25 mph ( 4 0 km/h) move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second to reset.
  • Page 102 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 CRUISE ENGAGED message will then display. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second.
  • Page 103 Lamps The control on the left side of the instrument panel controls these lamp systems: Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lamps Pull the knob out to the fist stop to turn on the parking and taillamps, sidemarker lamps and instrument panel 2-40 lights.
  • Page 104 Lamps on Reminder You will hear a warning chime if you pull the key from the ignition while leaving the lamps on, if the 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.

  • Page 105: Twilight Sentinel

    Twilight Sentinel The control is next to the headlarnp 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 OFF.

  • Page 106: Interior Lamps

    Exterior Lighting Battery Saver turn off approximately The exterior lamps will 10 minutes after the ignition is turned the manual park lamp control is on. This protects draining the battery in case you have left the headlamps lamps on. Use the control knob to t u r n indefinitely.

  • Page 107: Map Lamps

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

  • Page 108: Inadvertent Power Battery Saver

    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 (three minutes if a new car has 15 miles or less).
  • Page 109 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.
  • Page 110 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 the night mode to the day mode as you drive under lights and through traffic.
  • Page 111 Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass (Option) 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 is becoming dark outside. Another photocell is built into the m i r r o r surface to sense headlamps behind you.
  • Page 112 Time Delay This feature prevents rapid changing of the 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 REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the day mode.
  • Page 113 Compass Variance 2-50 Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. some areas, the difference between the two can great enough to cause false compass readings. this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 1.

  • Page 114: Convex Outside Mirror

    Power Remote Control Mirror The control on the driver’s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors. Rotate the control knob to choose the right or left mirror. To adjust the mirror, push the control 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.

  • Page 115: Storage Compartments

    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 T u r n lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. counterclockwise to unlock the door. Map Pocket (Option) The driver’s door may have a map/storage compartment.

  • Page 116: Convenience Net

    Convenience Net The convenience net is inside the back wall of the trunk. small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them trunk as far forward as you can.

  • Page 117: Sun Visors

    The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray. Press it all the way in and release. It will pop back by itself You may when it’s ready light. also have a lighter located at the rear seat air outlet. Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off.

  • Page 118: Cellular Telephone (Option)

    A folding handle above each door can getting out of your vehicle. see the Floor Mats Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and rear floor mats. Keep them clean using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash. used when...
  • Page 119 The express-open astroroof provides airy, spacious Astroroof (Option) can also increase feel to your vehicle’s interior and ventilation. It includes a sliding glass panel and sliding sunshade. The control switch only works when the ignition is on or when the Retained Accessory Power is active.

  • Page 120: Universal Transmitter (Option)

    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.
  • Page 121 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.

  • Page 122: Operating The Transmitter

    Note 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 re-press the button on the hand-held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the universal transmitter.

  • Page 123: The Instrument Panel: Your Information System

    The Instrument Panel: Your Information System 2-60...
  • Page 124 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.
  • Page 125 United States version shown, Canadian similar 2-62...

  • Page 126: Speedometer And Odometer

    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).

  • Page 127: Safety Belt Reminder Light

    Safety Belt Reminder Light turned to RUN or START, When the key 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 for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 70 seconds.

  • Page 128: Brake System Warning Light

    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 Your Cadillac’s hydraulic brake system is divided into...

  • Page 129: Park Brake

    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.

  • Page 130: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

    Then start $e engine again to turn 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 still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.

  • Page 131: Engine Temperature Warning Light

    The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: 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. If the traction control system is affected by engine-related problem, the system will the warning light will come on.
  • Page 132 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Cadillac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission SERVICE control systems. ENGINE SOON This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended...
  • Page 133 If the Light Is Flashing’ The following may prevent more senous damage to your vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. 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”...

  • Page 134: Oil Pressure Light

    Have you recently changed brands of fuel? be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
  • Page 135 'CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become catches fire. You or others could be burned. soon as possible and have your Check your oil as vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.
  • Page 136 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 E It takes more (or less) gas to fill the tank than the gage said.

  • Page 137: Driver Information Center (Dic)

    When AVG MPG is selected, the total distance is divided by the total fuel used. When the INST button (Instantaneous Fuel Economy) selected, you will see what the fuel economy is at that instant. The computer takes a new reading twice every second.
  • Page 138 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 reads TIMER 0O:OO:OO.

  • Page 139: Driver Information Center Messages

    BATTERY NO CHARGE 0 7 : This message will appear if battery is not being charged. Have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience. 16: This message will...
  • Page 140 Hav 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.
  • Page 141 CHECK COOLANT LEVEL 02: This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon possible. CHECK FUEL GAGE 39: This message will appear when the fuel supply is less than four gallons (15.2 and the display is turned off.
  • Page 142 A/C efficiency. SERVICE AIR BAG 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 70: This message will appear when run a timer may need to be replaced.
  • Page 143 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.
  • Page 144 TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF will appear when the PCM senses that the maximum speed for your Cadillac has been reached. The speed your vehicle will decrease several mph as the supply is cutoff. This allows your vehicle to stay This stable operating range.

  • Page 145: Traction Active

    113: A failure in the suspension control 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 This message means that the air conditioning system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to :awe damage to the A/C compressor.

  • Page 146: Oil Life Indicator

    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. CHECK OIL LEVEL, it means that you have less than 10% of the oil life left and you'should consider changing your engine oil.
  • Page 147 NOTES...

  • Page 148: Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems

    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 this section.
  • Page 149 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 eooler setting or the red button for a warmer setting.
  • Page 150 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 aifflow will move through the A/C outlets.
  • Page 151 DEFOG: Press thl's 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. AUTO/ECON: Press this button AUTO and ECON.

  • Page 152: Electronic Solar Sensor

    Electronic Solar Sensor The sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation and is located 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. Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside...

  • Page 153: Ventilation System

    The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. Ventilation System Your Cadillac's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it Outside will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.
  • Page 154 The heated windshield will remove ice weather. 1. Remove snow that is piled up on the windshield. 2. Start your Cadillac leave it in 3. Press the DE-ICE button. A light will come on to tell you it is working. Try not to use other electrical equipment while the system is working.

  • Page 155: Defogging And Defrosting

    The system will go off after a four-minute heating cycle. If you shift out of PARK (P), the system will only cycle minutes. If want it to cycle again, press the button. It will go on for two-minute cycles after that. If the windshield has cleared before the cycle is over, you off by pressing the button again.
  • Page 156 Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warrn the glass. Press the button to turn on the rear defogger. With it, the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated. The system will automatically shut off after 10 minutes.

  • Page 157: Audio Systems

    You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Cadillac system can and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
  • Page 158 Playing the Radio PWR: Press this button lightly to release recessed position. The system will button again to turn the system off. VOL: Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The volume level will appear on display.
  • Page 159 Setting the Tone BASS: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the BASS knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass. The middle position is a detent. TREB: Press this button lightly TREB knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble.
  • Page 160 TAPE: Press this button to switch from radio to cassette tape play. Press AM, FM1 or FM2 to switch to the radio. SEEK: Press the forward arrow to search for the next selection on the tape. Press the backward arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape (REP will appear on the display).
  • Page 161 Active Audio AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Digital Signal Processing (Option) Also available with this audio system is an optional compact disc player. See your dealer for details. PIaying the Radio PWR: Press this button lightly to release it from recessed position.
  • Page 162 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Press AM or FM 1-2 to select the band. Find the station you want by pressing TUNE-SEEK. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a chime.
  • Page 163 DRIVER SEAT This setting adjusts the audio to give the driver the best possible sound qualities. This has been done by tailoring the sound arrival times and equalization for the driver seat. DRIVER SEAT can be used at any time for any material. Other passengers in the vehicle may not perceive the same effect.
  • Page 164 While the tape is playing, use the VOL, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show TAPE with an arrow to indicate which side of the tape is playing. PLAY will appear the display when a tape is playing.
  • Page 165 SCAN: Press this button. SCAN will appear on the display until the next selection is found and then will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen selections for a few seconds. The tape will go to a selection, stop for a few seconds, then station.
  • Page 166 . . . You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays from bottom to top, placing a disc on the tray label side down.
  • Page 167 Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door left partially open, the changer will not operate error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded.
  • Page 168 PUSHBUTTONS: Press buttons one through six to go from one compact disc to another that is loaded in the changer. SIDE: Press this button to select the next disc in the changer. Each time you press this button, DISC LOADING will appear on the display and the disc number on the radio display will move to REV: Press this button to reverse quickly through a...
  • Page 169 Active Audio AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Players (Option) Playing the Radio PWR: Press this button lightly to release recessed position. The system will turn on. Press the button again to turn the system off. VOL: Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
  • Page 170 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a chime. A preset number will appear on the display. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return. PSCAN: Press and hold SCAN for two to three seconds...
  • Page 171 If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be that: The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the tape. (Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and hub counterclockwise with a pencil.
  • Page 172 (EJECT): Press the upward triangle button a tape. to remove The radio will play. Eject activated with the radio if the ignition is on. Cassette radio off but they will tapes may be loaded with start playing until the PWR button is turned on. Press PWR or turn the ignition key tape player.
  • Page 173 You must first load the magazine with discs before you play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays bottom to top, placing a disc on the tray label side down.
  • Page 174 . . . Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded.
  • Page 175 PUSHBUTTONS: Press buttons from one compact disc to another that is loaded in the changer. SIDE: Press this button to select the next disc in the changer. Each time you press this button, DISC LOADING will appear on the display and the disc number on the radio display will move to the next available CD.

  • Page 176: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Your Cadillac has a “built-in” theft-deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic there is no programming required. The radio in your Cadillac cannot any other vehicle besides another Cadillac if it were to be removed. Steering Wheel.Controls for Audio System (Option)

  • Page 177: Understanding Radio Reception

    If you do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation engine, Cadillac radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly.

  • Page 178: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    Insert the cassette at least six times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Cadillac dealer. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-tyw cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt the tape head.

  • Page 179: Power Antenna Mast Care

    Power Antenna Mast Care 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. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
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  • Page 182: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road

    The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...

  • Page 183: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness...
  • Page 184 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if three double martinis (3 ounces the same person drank or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 185 The body takes about hour to rid itself of the alcohol drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s emergency, take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.

  • Page 186: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires md road can provide.

  • Page 187: Anti-Lock Brakes

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking.
  • Page 188 Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels.

  • Page 189: Traction Control System

    Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.

  • Page 190: Traction Control

    This warning light will come on to let you know if there’s a problem with your traction control system. See “Traction Control System TRACTION Warning Light” in the CONTROL Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

  • Page 191: Braking In Emergencies

    Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when With anti-lock, you can steer brake at In many time. emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort.

  • Page 192: Steering In Emergencies

    But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action problem. Your Cadillac can perform very well in emergencies lik these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking Emergencies’’ earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision.

  • Page 193: Off-Road Recovery

    emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
  • Page 194 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.

  • Page 195: Loss Of Control

    “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Cadillac’s three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose comering force.

  • Page 196: Driving At Night

    Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.

  • Page 197: Night Vision

    Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only much road ahead.

  • Page 198: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll ge even less traction.
  • Page 199 Driving too fast through large water puddles going through some washes can cause problems, too. The water may brakes. Try to avoid puddles. affect your But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-18 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side.

  • Page 200: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.

  • Page 201: City Driving

    City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-20 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.

  • Page 202: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at speed most of the other drivers are driving.

  • Page 203: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need 4-22 Here are some things you can check before...

  • Page 204: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine and the rush of ,the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
  • Page 205 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.

  • Page 206: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Cadillac in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer...

  • Page 207: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need careful.

  • Page 208: If You're Caught In A Blizzard

    Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
  • Page 209 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.

  • Page 210: Loading Your Vehicle

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and battery charged.
  • Page 211 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GVWR GAWR FRT DATE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U S . FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door.

  • Page 212: Towing A Trailer

    Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your Cadillac dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. NOTICE: Pulling vehicle and result in costly repairs not .covered by...
  • Page 213 Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with proper towing equipment. identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.

  • Page 214: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle, You can ask your dealer for our trailering information o advice, or you can write us at: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke P.O. Box 9025...

  • Page 215: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires

    If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a “weight-distributing” hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh loaded trailer weight (B). 4-34 After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.

  • Page 216: Safety Chains

    Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 lbs.

  • Page 217: Driving With A Trailer

    nailer Wiring Harness If your vehicle is equipped with the 3,000-lb. (1 360 kg) trailer towing package option, you will have a wiring harness located under the trunk harness is a five wire, with connector. These trailer wiring harness color codes should be followed when connecting it to your trailer: WHITE: Direct trailer ground for trailer BROWN:...

  • Page 218: Following Distance

    Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.

  • Page 219: Driving On Grades

    When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. Check with your Cadillac dealer. The green instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to...

  • Page 220: Parking On Hills

    Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into...

  • Page 221: Maintenance When Trailer Towing

    Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.
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  • Page 224: Section 5 Problems On The Road

    Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers .:.. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
  • Page 225 This light on the instrument panel will flash indicating that the hazard warning flashers are on. The hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed regardress of the key position. Pull out on the collar to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals won't work since they are already flashing.

  • Page 226: Other Warning Devices

    Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables Cadillac. Please follow the steps below to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 227 If they it could cause a ground are, connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Cadillac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. T u r n off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter.
  • Page 228 CAUTION: match near a battery can cause battery Using gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new vehicle.
  • Page 229 7. Connect the red positive cable terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. the positive 8. Don't let the other o f the positive cable touch metal. Connect the positive terminal of the good battery. Now connect the black negative cable to good battery's...
  • Page 230 Don’t let the other end of the negative anything until the next step. The other end cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It negative goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 10.

  • Page 231: Towing Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle T r y to have a Cadillac dealer or professional towing service your DeVille. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions may not be correct.
  • Page 232 Rear Towing CAUTION: help avoid injury to or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been Iifted by the tow truck.
  • Page 233 CAUTION: A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.

  • Page 234: Front Towing

    Front Towing Tow Limits 35 mph (56 kph), 25 miles (40 km) NOTICE: not tow with sling type equipment fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps, Towing vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
  • Page 235 Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes i n the bottom of frame rails, behind the front wheels. These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment. 5-12 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm.

  • Page 236: Rear Towing

    Rear Towing kph), 25 miles (40 km) Limits NOTICE: Do not tow with sling type equipment or rear bumper valance damage will occur. Use wheel-lift car carrier equipment. Additional ramping be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing vehicle over rough surfaces could damage...
  • Page 237 Attach R-hook chains to the R-hook slots i n the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides. These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment. 5-14 Attach a separate safety chain around the end of each axle inboard of the spring.

  • Page 238: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE message or a STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED message on the DIC. There is also an engine temperature warning light on the instrument panel. See “Engine Temperature Warning Light” in the Index.

  • Page 239: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you hear steam coming from Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.

  • Page 240: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.
  • Page 241 sr"""" " ' When you decide it's safe 'to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: Tank with Pressure Cap A. Coolant Surge B. Electric Engine Fans 5-18 CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
  • Page 242 The coolant level should be indicated COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center. If it isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.

  • Page 243: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank

    NOTICE: Engine damage if you keep running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. If there seems to be no leak, with see if the electric engine fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running.
  • Page 244 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn't the overheat...
  • Page 245 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. use the recommended coolant. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol will and it burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
  • Page 246 2. Then keep turning the cap, but now push down as 3. Then fill the coolant surge with the proper mix, tank you turn Remove the pressure cap. up to the base of the filler neck. 5-23...
  • Page 247 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches about 2.5 inches (60 mm) below the base of the filler neck.

  • Page 248: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, your especially if you maintain tires properly. If air goes out of tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that...

  • Page 249: Removing The Spare Tire

    The following steps will tell you how change a tire. 5-26 Removing the Spare Tire The equipment you’ll need is in the carpeting from the floor of the dial on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the cover. (See “Compact to use jack and Spare Tire”...
  • Page 250 Turn the nut holding the jack and wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove Then remove the jack and wrench. Lift up the tire remove from the trunk. 5-27...

  • Page 251: Removing The Wheel Cover

    &‘ The tools you’ll be using include the jack wheel wrench (B). Removing the Wheel Cover (A) and the There is a center wheel cover on the aluminum wheel. Using the flat end of the wheel wrench, gently pry the wheel cover off.

  • Page 252: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. T u r n the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches. CAUTION: Getting under vehicle when it is jacked up is...
  • Page 253 10.5 INCHES INCHES 5 . 8 (150 mm) (270 3. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire near you. 4.
  • Page 254 dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come and cause an accident. When wheel, remove rust dirt from the places...
  • Page 255 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-32 9. Tighten the wheel nuts criss-cross sequence CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel become loose and even come off. This could lead Be sure use the correct wheel nuts.

  • Page 256: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools

    NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire.

  • Page 257: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Secure the tire with the stud cap that was used the compact spare in place. Store the cover as forward as possible. 5-34 to hold Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.

  • Page 258: Compact Spare Tire

    The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehtcle was new, it can lose the inflation pressure regularly.

  • Page 259: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
  • Page 260 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”...
  • Page 261 NOTES L 20...

  • Page 262: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care

    Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Cadillac service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Cadillac than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications”...
  • Page 263 If this occurs, return to your authorized Cadillac dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs 3.5-M93...
  • Page 264 If this happens, return to your authorized Cadillac dealer for service. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly.

  • Page 265: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver's side of your vehicle. CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling your vehicle.
  • Page 266 “hiss” the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Cadillac” in the Index. badly burned. you if open the noise to stop. Then unscrew...

  • Page 267: Checking Things Under The Hood

    When you put the cap back turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks. Make sure you fully install the cap. NOTICE: you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one fit or have the wrong type, it may not venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system...

  • Page 268: Hood Release

    Hood Release Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It located side of the instrument panel. the lower left Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever which is located under the front edge of the grille.
  • Page 269 When you open the hood, you'll see: A. Battery €3. Coolant Fill Location C. Power Steering Fluid Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close D. Oil Fill Location E.

  • Page 270: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil ?..""." . : : U " : : : : . ". UI... : ::: : : : : : ? a . " a " . . U . A CHECK O I L LEVEL message will appear when the engine oil is approximately a quart low.

  • Page 271: Checking Engine Oil

    Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 6-10 When Add Oil the oil is at or below line, then you’ll need add some oil.

  • Page 272: What Kind Of Oil To Use

    The oil fill cap is located behind the radiator passenger’s side of the engine. Turn the cap 1 counterclockwise remove. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through.

  • Page 273: Engine Oil Additives

    GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is ready advise if you think something should be added. the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your S A E 5W-30 if it’s...

  • Page 274: When To Change Engine Oil

    When to Change Engine Oil Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator. This feature will let you know when to change your oil and usually between 3,000 miles (5 filter 7,500 miles (12 500 since your last oil change. Under severe conditions, the indicator...

  • Page 275: Air Cleaner

    Air Cleaner .. . The air filter is located next the windshield washer fluid reservoir on the driver's side of the engine. Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the air filter: 6-14 " 1 3.
  • Page 276 Unhook both air cleaner cover latches. One latch is located near the radiator hose (not shown) and the other latch is located next to the 5. Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly towaras the front of the vehicle. Remove the cover. 6.
  • Page 277 Follow these steps to reinstall the Slide the air cleaner lid into the slots in the edge of the a i r cleaner base. Pivot the air cleaner cover and the downward. Make sure that both latches are secure and fully engaged. Reinstall the clean air duct over the mass airflow sensor.

  • Page 278: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Maintenance Schedule booklet. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Cadillac dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
  • Page 279 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. heavy traffic especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C).

  • Page 280: How To Add Fluid

    3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower in the cross-hatched area. level. The fluid level must be the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. 5 . Replace the a i r cleaner assembly.

  • Page 281: Engine Coolant

    No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change. If you use this mixture, you don’t need A special procedure is required for adding sealer; see the Cadillac service manual. (To order a service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.) (orange-colored, silicate-free)
  • Page 282 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.

  • Page 283: Checking Coolant

    Checking Coolant surge tank is located next to the engine block on the passenger’s side of the engine. The cooling system when hot is under If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message appears on the DIC, you will’need to add coolant. CAUTION: I’urning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and...

  • Page 284: Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.

  • Page 285: When To Check Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir the coolant surge tank on When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.

  • Page 286: Adding Washer Fluid

    Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located next to the air filter on the driver’s side of the engine. Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions adding water.

  • Page 287: Brake Fluid

    Brakes Brake Fluid . : . . . : . : : - , . : , . : : ; Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down.

  • Page 288: Brake Wear

    If you do, wash it off immediately. “Appearance Care” in the Index. Brake Wear Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal fmly).

  • Page 289: Brake Pedal Travel

    Vehicles design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Cadillac does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system example, when your brake linings wear down and you...

  • Page 290: Bulb Replacement

    Battery Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label.
  • Page 291 Headlamp 1. Lift the cover to gain access. 2. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. 3. Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating the locking clip. 6-30 Install the new bulb and socket to the wiring harness connector.

  • Page 292: Cornering Lamp

    Cornering Lamp 1. Open the hood to gain access to the mounting screw. 2. Remove the screw ,’ securing the cornering lamp housing. 3. Gently pull out the cornering lamp assembly. Remove the socket by rotating it counterclockwise slightly, then replace the bulb mid reinstall. 6-31...

  • Page 293: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp

    Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Lift the trim cover to remove. 5. When installing the cornering lamp housing be sure 2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the that the two guide pins are aligned with the holes. socket and bulb from the housing.
  • Page 294 Taillamp 3. Replace the bulb. Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly. 1. Loosen the upper Tom@ screw, but don’t remove it. 2. Gently tilt the top portion of the taillamp housing to access the bulb sockets. If you can’t access the lower bulb socket, remove the taillamp housing completely.
  • Page 295 3. Press the bulb socket' housing lever and rotate the socket counterclockwise to remove it. 6-34 Replace the bulb by pressing and turning it counterclockwise. 5. Once you have installed the new bulb and socket the taillamp housing, insert the tab on the lower portion of the taillamp housing first, then gently fit the rest of the housing in place.

  • Page 296: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Wiper Blade Replacement It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” later in this section. To replace the wiper blade assembly: 1.
  • Page 297 We don’t make tires. new Cadillac comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire where to obtain service, see your Cadillac Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.

  • Page 298: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    ?ressures to those listed on the Tire-Loading [nformation label. NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell that underinflation overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing T o o much heat Tire overloading Bad wear...
  • Page 299 The purpose of regular rotation is uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet for scheduled rotation intervals. When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here.

  • Page 300: Buying New Tires

    When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for-new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when 1/16 inch (1.6 only less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.

  • Page 301: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.

  • Page 302: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Traction The traction grades, from highest lowest, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.

  • Page 303: Wheel Replacement

    (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Cadillac dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the the one it replaces.

  • Page 304: Tire Chains

    Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel your vehicle is dangerous. can’t know how it’s been used or how many miles it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. replace wheel, use new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal and only when...

  • Page 305: Appearance Care

    Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your Cadillac, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
  • Page 306 Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole t r i m panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label.

  • Page 307: Cleaning Vinyl

    Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: Carefully scrape off excess stain. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
  • Page 308 Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap. a GM Vinylbeather Cleaner For stubborn stains, or equivalent product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately.

  • Page 309: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.

  • Page 310: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Cadillac

    You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care Materials” in the Index.) Your Cadillac has a “basecoat/~learcoat’~ The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colore basecoat. Always use waxes non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.

  • Page 311: Aluminum Or Chrome Wheels

    Cadillac garaged whenever possible. Aluminum or Chrome Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water.

  • Page 312: Finish Damage

    12 months or 1 2 , O O O miles (20 000 whichever occurs first. are not upon and job causes this, Cadillac of purchase, 6-51...

  • Page 313: Appearance Care Materials Chart

    Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER SIZE 1050004 2.75 sq. f t . 1050172 (0.473 1050173 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050 174 1050201 (0.473 10502 14 (0.946 L) 1050427 (0.680 L) 1050429 6 lbs. (2.72 1051398* (0.237 L) } 1051515 32 oz.

  • Page 314: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    ENGINE/1996 CODE MODEL YEAR This is the legal, identifier for your Cadillac. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. .You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.

  • Page 315: Electrical System

    Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working they should.

  • Page 316: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band broken or melted, replace the fuse.
  • Page 317 :NTLPS CIG LTRl L HDLP R HDLP LO L HDLP HI R HDLP HI HAZARD STOP MIRROR HOLPS WIPERS IGN O(ENO) CRANK FUSE CENTER IDENTIFICATION OXY SEN2 OXY SEN1 FUEL PUMP 0 0 0 CRUISE DtSTR ,PCM/IGN)I ,PCM(BAT)l ]A/C COMP, FRONT OF VEHICLE 3648830 Fuse...
  • Page 318 Fuse Usage MIRROR Inadvertent Power Relay, Outside Rearview Mirror, Data Line Connector (DLC), Flash-to-Pass Module FOG/DRL Daytime Running Lamp Relay (Domestic Only), Fog L m Relay (Optional), Headlamp Switch, Right and Left Front Fog Lamps (Optional) [GN 0 m G ) * Powertrain Control Module (PC1 CRANK Sensing and Diagnostic Module...
  • Page 319 MaxiFuse/Relay Center The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the engine compartment fuse block on the driver’s side engine. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your vehicle serviced by your Cadillac dealer immediately. RELAY CENTER IDENTIFICATION 6-58 Fuse BODY 1...
  • Page 320 Fuse Usage LAMPS High/Low Beam Relay, Headlamp Relay, Fog LampDRL Fuse, Hazard Fuse, Mirror Fuse, Headlamp Fuse, Right and Left High Beam Fuse, Right and Left Low Beam Fuse, Stop Fuse Rear Ignition- 1 Relay, Wiper Fuse, Fuse, Relay Ignition-1 (SIR) Inflatable Restraint WINDOWS Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB)
  • Page 321 Fuse Block Rear Compartment The fuse block is located on the front wall of the trunk (behind the rear seat) the driver’s side. Loosen the four trunk trim fasteners and pull the trim away from the fuse block to gain access. RLY IGN i BODY CONSOLE...
  • Page 322 Fuse Usage Right and Left Hand Bose Relay, (Optional) Right Front and Rear Speaker (On Door), Left Front and Rear Speaker {On Door) RADIO/ Radio Receiver, Radio Interface PHONE Module (RIM)(Bose Only), Phone, DAB Relay, Trunk Release Relay, Fuel Door Release Relay, High Beam Relay CLUSTER- Steering Wheel Controls, Cluster...

  • Page 323: Replacement Bulbs

    Back-up Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Cornering Courtesy/Reading Glove Compartment Headlamps, Composite Inner High Beam Outer Low Beam For service information on these bulbs, contact you Cadillac dealer service department. 6-62 Application Number License Plate Park and Turn Signal 2057 Sidemarker 1156’...

  • Page 324: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Engine Specifications Displacement Type VIN Engine Code DeVille Concours Horsepower DeVille Concours Torque DeVille Concours Firing Order Thermostat To Open Starts 279 cubic inches (4 565 cc) 4.6 L DOHC V8 275 (bhp) 5600 rpm (kW) @ 5600 rpm 300 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm 224 (kW) 6000 rpm...
  • Page 325 Capacities and Specifications (Continued) Capacities Transaxle (4T80-E) Crankcase (Engine Oil with Filter Change) Engine Cooling System FuelTank 134a Refrigerant Vehicle Dimensions Wheel Base Length Height Wid ... 76.5inches Front Tread Rear Tread Wheel Nut Torque 6-64 15 quarts. .7.5 quarts 12.5 quarts 20gallons.

  • Page 326: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. AC Type A1096C If the air conditioning SySteIl'I i n your vehicle needs 25096932 refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you're not sure, ask your Cadillac dealer. AC Type GF-624 25121801...
  • Page 327 NOTES 6-66...

  • Page 328: Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

    - 2 . , I - - Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on:...
  • Page 329 Your dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue which may arise.. Cadillac has empowered its dealers to make decisions and repair vehicles, and they are eager to resolve your concern to your complete satisfaction.

  • Page 330: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and Overseas offices. When contacting Cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer's facilities, equipment and personnel. That i why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern.

  • Page 331: Roadside Service

    TOLL-FREE HOTLINE 1=800-882=1112 Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, when appropriate, a Cadillac trained dealer technician who will provide on-site service.

  • Page 332: Roadside Service Availability

    Advisor will assist you and request the following infomation: A description of the problem Name, home address, home telephone number Location of your Cadillac and number you are calling from The model year, vehicle identification number and date of delivery car.

  • Page 333: Roadside Service For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired

    Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have hearing difficulties or are speech impaired. Cadillac has installed special telecommunication devices called Text Telephone (TTY) in the Roadside Service Center. Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or a...

  • Page 334: Gold Key Courtesy Transportation

    Cadillac's commitment to provide the services you expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner. Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you need to be when your Cadillac is in the dealership for warranty service.* Courtesy Vehicle Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides you with transportation if your car requires warranty repairs.
  • Page 335 Both Cadillac and your Cadillac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, arises where you feel your concern has not been...
  • Page 336 BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary GM vehicle. between you and Cadillac. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator.

  • Page 337: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government

    REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors.

  • Page 338: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at our Customer Assistance Center, 1-800-458-8006 or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke P.O. Box 9025...

  • Page 339: Service Bulletins

    Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself’...
  • Page 340 NOTES 7-13...
  • Page 341 NOTES 7-14...

  • Page 342: Section 8 Index

    ..Section 8 Index A / C Off For Engine Protection Message ........AirBag .
  • Page 343 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6.63. 6.64 Cleaner. Air 2.28.4.28. 4.35 Cleaning 3.12.3.16. 3.23 Aluminum or Chrome Wheels 3-31 Fabric 3- 12.3.17. 3.24 Glass 2-55 Inside of Your Cadillac 6-32 1-28 4-30 4-35 6-43 2-77 2-77 5-25 2-65 2-77 2-78 2-78...
  • Page 344 Instrument Panel Leather Outside of Your Cadillac SpeakerCovers Special Problems ........
  • Page 345 Driving City Defensive Drunken Freeway ....... . . InaBlizzard Foreign Countries In the Rain Night OnCurves...
  • Page 346 ....... . Fluid Capacities Foreign Countries. Fuel Language French Front Storage Armrest Front Towing .
  • Page 347 Keyless Entry System Keys Labels CertificationlTire Service Parts Identification Tire-Loading Information Vehicle Identification Number Lamps Interior Monitor On Reminder Panel Leaving Your Vehicle Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running Level Control. Electronic Light Sensor Lighter Lights Air Bag Readiness Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Brake System Warning Charging System...
  • Page 348 Odometer Odometer. Trip Off-Road Recovery Oil. Engine Oil Life Indicator Oil Pressure Light Operation Overdrive (0). Automatic Transaxle Overheated Engine'Protection Operating Mode Overheating Engine Owner Publications P a i n t Spotting. Chemical Park Automatic Transaxle Shifting Into Shifting Out of Parking AtNight Brake...
  • Page 349 Remote Fuel Door Release Remove Key Message Replacement Bulbs Parts Wheel Replacing Safety Belts Reporting Safety Defects Restraints Checking Child Head Replacing Parts After a Crash Retained Accessory Power (R), Reverse Automatic Transaxle Right Front Passenger Position Road Sensing Suspension Roadside Service Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation, Tires...
  • Page 350 Parts Identification Label Publications. Ordering Ride Control Message Transmission Message Work. Doing Your Own Service and Appearance Care Service and Owner Publications Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac Sheet Metal Damage ShiftLever Shifting Automatic Transaxle Into Park Park Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...
  • Page 351 Theft-Deterrent Audio Feature Thermostat Third (3). Automatic Transaxle Tilt Steering Wheel Time. Setting the Tire Chains Tire-Loading Information Label Tires Alignment and Balance Buying New Chains Changing a Flat Cleaning Compact Spare Inflation Inspection and Rotation Loading Pressure Temperature Traction Treadwear Uniform Quality Grading Wear Indicators...
  • Page 352 TTETUsers Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals Turn Signal On Chime Turn Signal On Message Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Twilight Sentinel Underbody Maintenance UnderhoodLamp Universal Transmitter Vehicle Control Damage Dimensions Identification Number Loading Speed Limited to XXX MPH Message Storage...
  • Page 353 NOTES 8-12...
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