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  • Page 2 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 to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
  • Page 3 “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car 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. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it owner can use it.
  • Page 4 PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP...
  • Page 6 As Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage 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.
  • Page 7 In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 19 10 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment. “The Penalty of Leadership” first appeared in the...
  • Page 8 V8 engine, which was standard in all Cadillacs beginning with the 19 15 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 “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. The car’s beautiful, clean-lined styling is certainly elegant beyond compare.
  • 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 and 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...

  • 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. this manual, you’ll find that 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: not be NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In <he notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would covered by your warranty, and But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage.
  • Page 14 Vehicle Symbols some of the symbols you may find on These For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT UNLOCK EYES BY...
  • 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: Seats And Seat Controls

    Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the power seats adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, memory seats, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. Power Seats The power seat controls, located on the front doors, move and adjust the angle of the seat.

  • Page 18: Memory Seat And Mirrors (If Equipped)

    Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped) The LUMBAR control is located on the outboard side of each front seat. It provides additional support to your lower back and it works independently of the other seat controls. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position.
  • Page 19 your vehicle is in PARK (P), you can recall mirror and seating positions by briefly pressing button 1 or 2. This will adjust the seat and mirrors to where you have previously programmed them. If you have accidentally pressed one of the memory recall buttons and want to stop seat or mirror movement, press of the manual seat or mirror control buttons.

  • Page 20: Reclining Front Seatbacks

    Heated Front Seat (Option) The control is located on the outboard side of each front seat. Move the SEAT HEAT control to either LO or HI to turn on the heating elements in the seat. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature.
  • Page 21 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in 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. its job because it The shoulder belt can’t 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 restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.
  • Page 23 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.

  • Page 24: Why Safety Belts Work

    Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose on wheels. Put someone on it. just a seat it’s...
  • Page 25 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
  • Page 26 . . . 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 27: About Safety Belts And The Answers

    Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after 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 28: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    And there are different rules If a child will be riding for smaller children and babies. 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 29 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt. If find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the buckle...
  • Page 30 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position. the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle.
  • Page 31 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment seems feature. If the shoulder belt too tight, adjust it before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. 3.
  • Page 32 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
  • Page 33 What's wrong with this? wrong place. The belt is buckled in You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 34 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. You can be seriously injured if you shoulder belt under your arm. In a body would move too forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
  • Page 35 what’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.

  • Page 36: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.

  • Page 37: Right Front Passenger Position

    This part explains the frontal and side impact Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) bag systems. Your Cadillac has four bags a frontal air bag for the driver, another frontal a i r bag for the right front passenger, a side impact air bag for the driver, and another side impact air bag for the right front passenger.
  • Page 38 / 1 1 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation before and during a crash.
  • Page 39 How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-24 The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
  • Page 40 The driver’s side impact air bag is in the driver’s door. The right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the passenger’s door. something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person.
  • Page 41 When should an air bag inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The frontal air bags are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.”...
  • Page 42 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.
  • Page 43 CAUTION: When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon If you have breathing problems but can’t get out an air the vehicle after...
  • Page 44 Air bags affect how your Cadillac should There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your Cadillac dealer and the Cadillac Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see “Service and Owner...

  • Page 45: Center Passenger Position

    Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat, someone sit in the center positions. 1-30 When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.

  • Page 46: Rear Seat Passengers

    To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, “Safety Belt Extender’’ at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

  • Page 47: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

    Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1-32 1. 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.
  • Page 48 If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, tilt the latch 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle plate and keep pulling until you can buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. Pull up on the latch plz-te to make sure it is secure.
  • Page 49 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies 1-34 force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.

  • Page 50: Smaller Children And Babies

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Children in a Everyone vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to restrained while in a vehicle.
  • Page 51 Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For example, in CAUTION: (Continued) 1-36 at only 25 mph (40 will suddenly become a 240-lb.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Top Strap

    If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell...

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

    Canadian law requires that child restraints have strap, and that the strap be anchored. If your child restraint has a top strap, your dealer can obtain kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle. The dealer can then install the anchor for you. In Canada, this work will be done for you free of charge.
  • Page 55 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-40 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.

  • Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat.
  • Page 57 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through restraint, The child restraint instructions will how. 1-42 around the Buckle the belt. show positioned so safety belt quickly if To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. Push and pull the child restraint directions to be sure it is secure.

  • Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: CAUTION: A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates.
  • Page 59 6. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-44...
  • Page 60 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 in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way.
  • Page 61 Accident statistics show that children are safer rear restrained seat. But they need to safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. 1-46 if they Never do this.
  • Page 62 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.

  • Page 63: Safety Belt Extender

    Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, extender will be long enough for you.
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  • Page 66: 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 shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
  • Page 67 Keys CAUTION: Leaving young children in vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to and moved the shift ( P ) ,...
  • Page 68 When a new Cadillac is delivered, the dealer removes the plug from the door key. The plug has a code on it that tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. The ignition key has a bar code tag...

  • Page 69: Door Locks

    Door Locks 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 obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a...
  • Page 70 Power Door Locks Press the power door lock to 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 on the ignition.

  • Page 71: Rear Door Security Locks

    Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. Your Cadillac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent...

  • Page 72: Leaving Your Vehicle

    want When you 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. To cancel the rear door lock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside.

  • Page 73: Operation

    Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. If you’re still having trouble, see your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service. Changes or modifications to this system by other than authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
  • Page 74 Press and hold the trunk button, and within one second, press and hold the lock button. Continue to hold both buttons three seconds. See your Cadillac dealer for service if your transmitter still doesn’t work properly. RKE Personalization Features...
  • Page 75 Exterior Lighting Equipped) This personalization feature enables the driver to program the exterior lamps to turn on to remain off when using the RKE transmitter to unlock your vehicle. If exterior lighting is selected, the parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps, low-beam headlamps, etc.

  • Page 76: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle

    KEY IN RECALL If a no response was made, the MEMORY prompt will show next. This choice recalls memory settings when the key is placed in your vehicle’s ignition. A yes or no response is required. list of the other personalization features available, “Memory and Personalization Features”...
  • Page 77 1 . Use the round end of the door key or a coin to pry open the transmitter. 2-12 2. Remove the battery and replace battery. Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter. Make sure the battery is positioned with the “plus”...

  • Page 78: Trunk Lock Release

    Trunk CAU‘ [ON: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:...
  • Page 79 Trunk Storage System (Option) TRUNK STORAGE UNIT SPARE TIRE COVER SPARE TIRE If equipped, the optional trunk storage system can used to organize many different items inside the trunk. 2-14 To install the storage system: 1. Full the carpeting the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare tire ACCESSPANEL cover counterclockwise to remove it.
  • Page 80 The following steps explain how to remove the trunk storage system for cleaning or in case you need to access the spare tire. Follow all of these steps if the storage system is in the closed position. Begin with Step system is already open.

  • Page 81: Key In The Ignition

    When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
  • Page 82 But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the door key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you.

  • Page 83: Testing The Alarm

    “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. If the fuse does not need to be replaced, need to have your Cadillac serviced. To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
  • Page 84 Your vehicle will restart if you turn it however, your vehicle may be unprotected. See your Cadillac dealer for service. If an ignition key is lost or damaged, see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith to have a new key made. KEY”...

  • Page 85: Ignition Positions

    New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive any one speed first slow 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.

  • Page 86: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)

    RUN (D): This is the position for driving. START (E): This starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following accessories on your Cadillac may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from RUN to OFF:...

  • Page 87: Starting Your Engine

    Your engine won’t start in any other position safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK only when your vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 88 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START about three seconds.
  • Page 89 Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact 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 90: Automatic Transaxle Operation

    Automatic Transaxle Operation The automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever located on the steering column or between the seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. f l R N 0 3 2 1 Console Shifter PARK (P): This locks the front wheels.
  • Page 91 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot shift...
  • Page 92 OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about mph (55 km/h) accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and have more power.

  • Page 93: Parking Brake

    FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power SECOND (2). You can use it than in deep snow or mud. (If the shift lever is put in FIRST (l), the transaxle won’t shift into gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.) NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive.
  • Page 94 Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel and pull on the manual release lever, which is located above the parking brake pedal. If the parking brake does not release, you should either drive to the nearest service station or have your vehicle towed. If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal, you could be hurt.
  • Page 95 Cifting Into PARK (P) can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if PARK (P) the shift lever not fully in parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.

  • Page 96: Console Shift Lever

    Move the lever up as far as it will go. 1. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 2. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 3. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

  • Page 97: Torque Lock

    Leaving Your Vehicle With the Enpw Run-;ng CAUTIC’Y: 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 98: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Cadillac has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK...

  • Page 99: Engine Exhaust

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

  • Page 100: Power Windows

    can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. 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.

  • Page 101: Tilt Wheel

    Express-Down Window This feature is present on the driver’s power window. Pressing the control rearward into the second position then releasing it will lower the window completely. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the control forward.
  • Page 102 lhrn SignaVMultifunction Lever ’hrn and Lane Change Signals To signal a move the lever all the way up or down. turn, The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

  • Page 103: Flash-To-Pass

    Flash-To-Pass This lets use the high-beam headlamps driver front of you that you want to pass. Pull the turn signal lever toward you to use. When you do: If the headlamps are either off or in the the high-beam headlamps will turn on as long as you hold the lever there.
  • Page 104 MIST Turn the band toward you and then release a single wipe cycle. For more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer. LO or H I : Turn the band away from you to either LO (low speed) or to HI (high speed), depending on the wiper speed you want.
  • Page 105 The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the wiper stalk to one of the five sensitivity levels within the AUTO DELAY area. The AUTO DELAY position closest to OFF is the lowest sensitivity setting. This allows more water to collect the windshield between wipes.

  • Page 106: Cruise Control

    Press and hold the PUSH paddle to wash the windshield. Release the paddle when you have enough fluid. The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or return to your preset speed. LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the DIC when the washer fluid reaches a low level.
  • Page 107 Cruise control can be dangerous where you a steady speed. So, can’t drive safely don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
  • Page 108 3. Press the SET CRUISE control 1. Move the cruise button at the end of the switch to ON. lever and release it. The CRUISE ENGAGED message will display on the DIC. 4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. 2.
  • Page 109 Resuming a 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 (40 you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second to reset.
  • Page 110 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.

  • Page 111: Lamps On Reminder

    Pull the lamp control knob out to the first stop to turn on the parking and taillamps, sidemarker lamps and instrument panel lights. Pull the knob out all the way to turn the headlamps. Push the control knob all the way back in to turn the lamps and lights off.

  • Page 112: Cornering Lamps

    When the twilight sentinel switch is on and it’s dark enough outside, the low-beam headlamps (at reduced intensity) will turn and normal low-beam headlamp operation will occur. When the twilight sentinel switch and it’s bright enough outside, the regular will go off, and the low-beam headlamps at reduced DRL.

  • Page 113: Twilight Sentinel

    Twilight Sentinel The control is next to the headlamp knob. It automatically switches the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate the twilight sentinel, leave the lamp knob off and move the TWILIGHT control to any position but OFF.
  • Page 114 The following chart shows what lamps are controlled by the twilight sentinel in various conditions: Beams Park and Low (Automatic) No Lamps or Message DRL** DRL and Manual Park Lamps** Manual Park Lamps Manual Park and Fog Lamps Manual Park, Fog DRL** Manual Park Lamps Low Beams...

  • Page 115: Exterior Lighting Battery Saver

    Light Sensor The light sensor for the DRL and the twilight sentinel is located in the center of the front defogger grille. If you cover the sensor, it will read “dark” and the lamps will come on. 2-50 Saver Exterior Lighting Battery If the manual park lamp control has been left on, the turn off approximately 10 minutes...

  • Page 116: Illuminated Entry

    Courtesy Lamps (DeVille Only) The courtesy lamps are located in the roof in the rear seat. These lamps come on with the lamp knob or when any door is opened and it is dark outside. Illuminated Entry The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and to the lamp control knob when a door is opened or if you press a RISE transmitter button.

  • Page 117: Map Lamps

    Map Lamps These lamps are located in the front overhead panel. Press the button to turn them on. Press it again to turn them off. 2-52 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the interior lamps, glove box lamp, cigarette lighters or the garage door opener.
  • Page 118 To begin programming, press the INFORMATION (INFO) and RESET (INFO RESET) buttons at the same time for about two seconds. The first message to appear is DOORS LOCK GEAR. Press the INFORMATION (INFO) button after this prompt is displayed until STORAGE MODE prompt appears on the DIC.
  • Page 119 Electrochromic Daymight RJit;rsview Mirror (If Equipped) This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind you. At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a few seconds).
  • Page 120 Time Delay This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from the night mode to the day mode as you drive under lights and through traffic. Reverse Day Mode The reverse mode is another important feature of the automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed in REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the day mode.
  • Page 121 Mirror Settings OFF: This setting t u r ~ ~ ~ off the daylight function and compass. The mirror will stay the day mode. M: This on the daylnight portion of the mirror to turns automatically reduce glare. C/M: This setting turns on the compass in addition to the day/night function.
  • Page 122 Compass Calibration Once the comp& is calibrated, it does not need to be recalibrated. To calibrate the compass: 1. Set the switch on the mirror control to C/M. 2. Turn the vehicle ignition switch on. The letter C should be displayed in the mirror compass window. If not, hold the CAL switch (on the bottom of the mirror) for more than 10 seconds, and the letter C will appear.
  • Page 123 Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 1.

  • Page 124: Storage Compartments

    Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) Only the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror. See “Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror” earlier in this section. Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.

  • Page 125: Convenience Net

    Center Console Storage Area (DeVille Concours Only) The full console includes a storage compartment for CDs or tapes, an optional phone, an armrest and a cupholder. The cupholder can be opened by pressing on the surface panel located in front of the armrest. Close the lid to secure.

  • Page 126: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter

    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter With the full center console (available on DeVille Concours only), press on the cover, which is located below the climate control system, to reveal the front ashtray. To clean this ashtray, lift it out by gripping the sides.

  • Page 127: Sun Visors

    Sun Visors Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block glare from the front. Pull the front shade from the headliner and position it to your preference.

  • Page 128: Cellular Telephone (Option)

    Gently slide the umbrella into the slot located under the front portion of the driver’s seat cushion. Floor Mats Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and rear floor mats. Keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash.
  • Page 129 Astroroof (Option) The express-open astroroof provides an airy, spacious feel to your vehicle's interior and can also increase 2-64 ventilation. It includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The control switch only works when the ignition is on or when the RAP is active. Press the switch rearward and release to express-open the glass panel and sunshade.

  • Page 130: 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. The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging system.

  • Page 131: Operating The Transmitter

    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 132: Erasing Channels

    If after following these instructions you still have problems training the garage door opener, consult your Cadillac dealer. Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash.

  • Page 133: The Instrument Panel: Your Information System

    The Instrument Panel: Your Information System...
  • Page 134 The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your Cadillac you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. The main components of the instrument panel are: A.
  • Page 135 Digital Cluster (DeVille and DeVille d'Elegance Only) PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY United States version shown, Canadian similar...
  • Page 136 Analog Cluster (DeVille Concours Only) United States version shown, Canadian sim3a.r 2-71...

  • Page 137: Trip Reset

    Speedon: The speeaometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). You may wonder what happens if a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed.

  • Page 138: Tachometer (Analog Cluster Only)

    EnglisMetric Display With the digital cluster, you can go back and forth from English (miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button (digital cluster button shown, analog cluster button similar). Note that other readings such as temperature, fuel and trip odometer also go back and forth between English and metric.

  • Page 139: Warning Lights. Gages And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.

  • Page 140: Airbag Readiness Light

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

  • Page 141: Brake System Warning Light

    Brake System Warning Light Your Cadillac’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking though, ueed both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem.

  • Page 142: Park Brake

    Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.

  • Page 143: Traction Control

    don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this section. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

  • Page 144: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

    Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that your engine has overheated. You should stop the car and turn the engine off as soon as possible. A warning chime should also sound if this light comes on. As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you start your engine.
  • Page 145 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 to...
  • Page 146 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are 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 147: Oil Pressure Light

    Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. The light goes on when you turn your key to RUN or START. It goes off once you start your engine. That’s a check to be sure the light works.
  • Page 148 Fuel Gage PREMIUM UNLEADED ONLY FUEL Digital Cluster The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the ignition is in the RUN position. digital cluster, if the fuel level is within approximately two gallons (7.6 L) of being full, the letter F is shown.
  • Page 149 Fuel Data Panel Digital Cluster For vehicles equipped with an analog cluster (not shown), fuel data can be obtained by pressing the INFO button. See “Analog Control Buttons” later in this section. The fuel data panel tells you all you need to know about the fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining.

  • Page 150: Driver Information Center (Dic)

    Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization features and warningktatus messages. Memory and Personalization Features (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with the following features that can be individually customized for up to two drivers.
  • Page 151 TIMER button to start the timing feature. Press the SET back to 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 km).
  • Page 152 MPG AVG (Reset): Press the INFORMATION button to display the MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy), then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 MPG AVG is displayed. GAL FUEL USED (Reset): Press the INFORMATION FUEL button to display the GAL USED on the DIC, then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 GAL FUEL USED is displayed.
  • Page 153 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 the TIMER feature will automatically start timing where it left off when you last stopped. To reset it, press and hold the INFO RESET button until the display reads TIMER 0O:OO:OO.
  • Page 154 BATTERY NO CHARGE appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience. BATTERY VOLTS HIGH that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more than 16 volts).
  • Page 155 Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that part.
  • Page 156 PASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED warning message displays when the PASS-Key pellet information has not been programmed into your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealership for service. EASE OFF GAS 114: An engine misfire has occurred. You’ll 11: This message serves as a 13: This message appears when it’s dark enough...
  • Page 157 41: This message Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (air bag) system when this message appears. Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealership for service at once. SERVICE BRAKE FLUID SWITCH in the brake fluid detection circuit causes this message to display if the ignition is in the RUN position.
  • Page 158 105: This message system activates when the computer senses that your Cadillac is just starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice or other slippery spot on the road. When the system is on, you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in the brake pedal.
  • Page 159 TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF will appear when the PCM senses that the maximum speed for your Cadillac has been reached. The speed of your vehicle will decrease several mph as supply is cutoff. This allows your vehicle to stay in a stable operating range.
  • Page 160 VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (KM/H) 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. the OFF and 2-95...

  • Page 161: Oil Life Indicator

    If the computer controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC will display SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. If this message appears, have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership. 2-96 Oil Life Indicator This feature lets you know when to change the engine oil.
  • Page 162 Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you changed your oil. For more information, see the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you see CHECK OIL LEVEL, it means that you have less than 10 percent of the oil life left and you should consider changing your engine oil.
  • Page 163 NOTES 2-98...

  • Page 164: Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio System

    (If Equipped) 3- 14 Audio Systems Setting the Clock 3-15 the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Cadillac. Be 3-15 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Optional Compact Disc Player 3-18 Active Audio AM-FM Stereo with Cassette...

  • Page 165: Comfort Controls

    Your Electronic Climate Control (ECC) system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. With the ECC system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your Cadillac. Your vehicle also has flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Digital Cluster Climate Control Panel...
  • Page 166 Driver’s Side Temperature Button The red and blue temperature buttons adjust the air temperature coming through the system. Press the blue button for a cooler setting or the red button for a warmer setting. Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob With this feature, the right front passenger can control the temperature of air for hisher own zone.
  • Page 167 To find your comfort zone, start with the 75°F (24°C) setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Press the red or blue temperature buttons adjust the temperature if necessary. If you choose 60°F (16"C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate fan speed.
  • Page 168 Manual Operation RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the system will use recirculation necessary to cool the air.

  • Page 169: Electronic Solar Sensor

    Electronic Solar Sensor The sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation and is located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield. The ECC system uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort. Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel (If Equipped) Fan Button...
  • Page 170 Driver’s Side Temperature Knob The TEMP/AUTO knob adjusts the through the system. Turn the TEMP/AUTO knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. Press the TEMWAUTO knob to put the system in the automatic mode. Passenger’s Side Temperature Button With this feature, the right front passenger can control the temperature of air for hisher own zone.
  • Page 171 To find your comfort zone, start with the 75 setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Turn the TEMP/AUTO knob to adjust the temperature if necessary. If you choose 60°F (1 6"C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate fan speed.
  • Page 172 Manual mation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. AC: This setting directs airflow through the middle instrument panel outlets. BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the four instrument panel outlets while warmed air is directed to the floor.

  • Page 173: Air Conditioning

    OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle, and the system will try to maintain the previously set temperature. The outside temperature will show on the display when the system is OFF. AC: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off.

  • Page 174: Ventilation System

    (depending on the condition). 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 is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.
  • Page 175 The direction of airflow to the rear seats can be adjusted if you have the optional full console. Move the fan lever to adjust the blower speed from LO to vent lever to direct the airflow. 3-12 Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet any other obstruction (such as leaves).

  • Page 176: Defogging And Defrosting

    Defogging and Defrosting On cool, humid days, use DEFOG (digital cluster climate control panel only) to keep the windshield and side windows clear. Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions. With the digital cluster climate control panel, press the DEFOG button and adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button up or down.

  • Page 177: Hvac Steering Wheel Controls

    1 or 2 located on the driver’s door. Audio Systems Your Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first.
  • Page 178 Setting the Clo Press and hold HR or MN until the time display begins to change. Release the button as you get close to the correct time. The time may be set anytime the clock is displayed. There is a two-second delay before the clock goes into time-set mode.
  • Page 179 SCAN: Press this button and SCAN display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations.
  • Page 180 Playing Cassette Tape With the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted.
  • Page 181 SOURCE: Press this button to switch from radio to cassette tape play. If no cassette tape is in the tape player, CASS appears on the display and then the radio station appears briefly. The display then reverts back to showing the time of day. Press this button again or BAND to switch back to’the radio.
  • Page 182 Finding Station BAND: Press this button to select and preset stations. SEEK-TUNE: Press and release this button to seek to the next higher or lower radio station. Pressing and holding this button until a chime sounds puts the radio in a tune mode.
  • Page 183 Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
  • Page 184 REV: Press the left arrow to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in REV mode.
  • Page 185 Active Audio AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Digital Signal Processing (If Equipped) For information on the compact disc player, see “Trunk Mounted CD Changer” later in this section. Playing the Radio PWRNOL: Press this knob lightly to release it from its stored position.
  • Page 186 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until youhear 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. 5.
  • Page 187 AUDITORIUM: This setting is similar to LIVE, however, more echo is present. The LIVE and AUDITORIUM settings are best used for music. LEVEL: Press the plus or minus symbol on this button to adjust the amount of effect desired when in DSP mode.
  • Page 188 REV: Press the left arrow to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in REV mode.

  • Page 189: Trunk Mounted Cd Changer (If Equipped)

    Trunk Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped) With the compact disc changer, you can play up 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays. NOTICE: Objects in the trunk which may shift or slide during driving could damage your CD changer.
  • Page 190 Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction arrow marked top of the magazine. Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate of the and an error will occur.
  • Page 191 Whenever a CD magazine with discs changer, the CD symbol will appear If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play. When a CD begins playing, a disc and track number will be displayed.

  • Page 192: Radio Personalization (If Equipped)

    1 or 2 located on the driver’s door. Theft-Deterrent Feature Your Cadillac has a “built-in” theft-deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic required. The radio in your Cadillac cannot be used in any other vehicle besides another Cadillac if be removed. there is no programming...

  • Page 193: Tips About Your Audio System

    -1io Steering Wheel Controls VO1 ME: arrow lever to increase volume and the down arrow lever to decrease volume. SELECT: When listening to the radio, press the up or down arrow lever to tune to the next or previous radio station (factory presets which have not been reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored).

  • Page 194: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

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

  • Page 195: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    Some cleaning cassettes or CD adapter kits may appear as a broken tape. If the cleaning cassette is ejected immediately from the tape player, follow these steps the TAPE CLEAN OVERRIDE feature: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC. 2.
  • Page 196 Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on. Repeat if necessary. NOTICE: Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down.
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  • Page 202: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road

    A & - - A * Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking...

  • Page 203: Defensive Driving

    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 204: 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 drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
  • Page 205 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces 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 206 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one 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 an emergency, a need to 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 207: 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 and road can provide.

  • Page 208: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot heavy braking.
  • Page 209 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with 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 210: 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 211: Braking In Emergencies

    in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” in the Index.) To turn the system off, press the TRAC OFF button located inside of the glove box. The TRACTION message will display on the DIC. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the TRACTION message will display...

  • Page 212: Steering Tips

    Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.

  • Page 213: Steering In Emergencies

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

  • Page 214: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.

  • Page 215: Loss Of Control

    Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting opportunity. thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
  • Page 216 “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 cornering force.

  • Page 217: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-16 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.

  • Page 218: Night Vision

    Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.

  • Page 219: 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 as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll even less traction.
  • Page 220 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side.

  • Page 221: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. much water can build up under your tires that they can actually 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 222: 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. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.

  • Page 223: 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 224: 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 Here are some things you can check before a trip:...

  • Page 225: 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 road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
  • Page 226 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 227: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand, a piece trunk.

  • Page 228: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the 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”...

  • Page 229: If You're Caught In A Blizzard

    your Your anti-lock brakes improve when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
  • Page 230 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 231: Loading Your Vehicle

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run 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 it keeps the battery charged.
  • Page 232 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door.

  • Page 233: Electronic Level Control

    Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your Cadillac dealer for advice and information about towing with your vehicle. NOTICE:...
  • Page 234 Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To 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 235: Weight Of The Trailer

    8,100 lbs. (3 677 kg) total loaded vehicle and trailer. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center C a r Cadillac Motor Division 30009 Van Dyke P.O.

  • Page 236: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in the people who will be riding in the vehicle.

  • Page 237: Trailer Brakes

    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: The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches.

  • Page 238: Trailer Wiring Harness

    Trailer- Wiring Harness If your vehicle is equipped with the trailer towing package option, you will have a wiring harness located under the trunk trim. The harness is a five wire harness, with connector. These trailer-wiring harness color codes should be followed when connecting it to your trailer: WHITE: Direct trailer ground for trailer lamps.

  • Page 239: Making Turns

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

  • Page 240: 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 it: 1.
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  • Page 244: 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 Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5- 15 Engine Overheating 5-25 If a Tire Goes Flat 5-25 Changing a Flat Tire 5-35...

  • Page 245: Hazard Warning Flashers

    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. Press the button in to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
  • Page 246 This light on the instrument panel will flash, indicating that the hazard warning The hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed in regardless 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 247: Other Warning Devices

    If your battery has down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Cadillac. Please follow the steps below to NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 248 If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Cadillac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
  • Page 249 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle.
  • Page 250 7. Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 8. Don’t let the other end of the positive cable touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. 9. Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery’s...
  • Page 251 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (46 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.

  • Page 252: Towing Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle T r y to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. See “Roadside Service” in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions may not be correct.
  • Page 253 CAUTION: To help avoid injury to you 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 lifted by the tow truck.

  • Page 254: Front Towing

    When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key turned to the position. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released.
  • Page 255 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage w i l l occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.

  • Page 256: Rear Towing

    Rear Towing Tow Limits miles m p h kph), k m ) Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. 5-13...
  • Page 257 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling type equipment or rear bumper valance damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.

  • Page 258: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode

    Attach a separate safety chain around the end of each axle inboard of the spring. Engine Overheating You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE message or a STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED message on the Driver Information Center (DIC). There is also an engine temperature warning light and/or gage on the instrument panel.
  • Page 259 Is Comz-.g From Your Engine T f Steam Steam from an overheated engine can burn badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until cools down.

  • Page 260: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    If No Steam Is From Your Engine Coming you get the overheat warning but see or hear no 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 261 When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what see: you’ll A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap 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 262 If it isn’t, the coolant level should be indicated by a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center. If it is, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
  • Page 263 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge lank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the proper level (2.5 inches (6.4 cm) below the base of the fill neck), add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool...
  • Page 264 ‘ I , CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.
  • Page 265 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant. 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 266 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, 2. Then keep turning the cap, but now push down as up to the base of the filler neck. you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 5-23...
  • Page 267 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it fun until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.

  • Page 268: If A Tire Goes Flat

    a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a 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 pulls the vehicle toward that side.

  • Page 269: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. 5-26 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it.
  • Page 270 Turn the nut holding the jack and wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. Lift up the tire to remove it from the trunk.

  • Page 271: Removing The Wheel Cover

    The tools you’ll be using include the jack wheel wrench (B). 5-28 Removing the Wheel Cover There is a center wheel cover on the aluminum wheel. Using the flat end of the wheel wrench, gently pry the wheel cover off. Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don’t to remove it with your hands.

  • Page 272: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches. Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
  • Page 273 10.5 INCHES (150 mm) (270 mm) 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 274 CAUTION: dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to Rust which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
  • Page 275 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 9. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenea wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
  • Page 276 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and torque specification. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.

  • Page 277: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Secure the tire with the retainer that was used to hold the compact spare place. Store the cover as far forward as possible. 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 278: 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 vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.

  • Page 279: 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 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. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires.

  • Page 280: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

    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”...
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  • Page 284: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care

    Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.

  • Page 285: 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. 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 286: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your Cadillac dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher.

  • Page 287: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    To provide cleaner all gasolines in the United States air, 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. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.

  • Page 288: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank 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. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle.
  • Page 289 Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew 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.
  • Page 290 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one the wrong type, it may not or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system...

  • Page 291: Hood Release

    Hood Release Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 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 292 When you open the hood, you'll see: A. Battery B. 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 293: Underhood Lamp

    Underhood Lamp T u r n the parking lamps on to operate the underhood lamp. The underhood lamp will come on when the hood is opened. Engine Oil ~ M I U M UNLEADED FUEL ONLY HHrnHHMH ..- - - ”...

  • Page 294: Checking Engine Oil

    Checking Engine Oil 1 1 1 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. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil.

  • Page 295: What Kind Of Oil To Use

    What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not this Starburst symbol.

  • Page 296: Engine Oil Additives

    Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is C) before your ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator.
  • Page 297 How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE LEFT message by pressing the INFORMATION (INFO) button. Then press and hold the RESET (INFO RESET) button until the display shows “100.” This resets the oil life index.

  • Page 298: Air Cleaner

    Air Cleaner The air cleaner is located next to 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 cleaner filter: 1. Disconnect the Intake sensor from the base of 2.
  • Page 299 4. 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 IAT sensor. 5. Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly toward the front of the vehicle. Remove the cover. 6-16 6.
  • Page 300 Follow these steps to reinstall the air cleaner assembly: 1. Slide the air cleaner lid into the slots in the front edge of the air cleaner base. 2. Pivot the air cleaner cover and the air duct assembly downward. Make sure that both latches are secure and fully engaged.

  • Page 301: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    6-18 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 here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
  • Page 302 To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 1 80 (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles when outside temperatures (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you may have to drive longer.

  • Page 303: How To Add Fluid

    2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out ‘again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in the way.

  • Page 304: Engine Coolant

    How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change indicator. A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle fluid needs to be changed or at each 100,000 miles (160 000 k m ) interval, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 305 What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.

  • Page 306: Checking Coolant

    Checking Coolant The surge tank is located next to the engine block on the passenger’s side of the engine. The cooling system is under a lot of pressure when it is hot. If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message appears on the DIC, you will need to add coolant. ”urning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.

  • Page 307: Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. 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 308: When To Check Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located next to the coolant surge tank 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 309: Adding Washer Fluid

    Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located next to the air cleaner on the driver’s side of the engine. Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID washer fluid until the tank is full. 6-26 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.

  • Page 310: Brake Fluid

    Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
  • Page 311 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme ll@ No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.

  • Page 312: Brake Wear

    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 firmly).

  • Page 313: Replacing Brake System Parts

    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.

  • Page 314: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your Cadillac dealer service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.
  • Page 315 2. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise 3. Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating the locking clip. to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. 4. Install the new bulb and socket to the wiring harness connector. Make sure that the harness is locked to the bulb socket.
  • Page 316 If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlamp aim seems to be affected, see your Cadillac dealer. Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Cadillac dealer.
  • Page 317 NOTICE: To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. State inspection stations will allow a vertical reading plus 0.76 degrees or minus 0.76 degrees from the center of the bubble.
  • Page 318 2. Check the vertical headlamp aim first. Keep in mind that your vehicle needs to be on a level surface. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the bubble inside the level is centered at “0.” 3. After the vertical aim is correct, check the horizontal aim for each headlamp and adjust as necessary.

  • Page 319: Front Turn Signal Lamps

    Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. The turn signal lamps are located below the headlamps. To access, lift off the headlamp cover (see Step 1 under “Headlamps”). lamp housing socket and Remove the turn signal replace the bulb. 2. Turn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.

  • Page 320: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)

    Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Lift the trim cover to remove. 2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing. 3. Replace the bulb. Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly.
  • Page 321 Rear Turn Signal Lamps and Taillamps 3. Press the bulb socket housing lever and rotate the socket counterclockwise to remove it. 1. Loosen the upper Tom@ screw, but don't remove it. 2. Gently tilt the top portion of the lamp housing to access the bulb sockets.

  • Page 322: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    4. Replace the bulb by pressing and turning it counterclockwise. Once you have installed the new bulb and socket into the lamp housing, insert the tab on the lower portion of the lamp housing first, then gently fit the rest of the housing in place.
  • Page 323 Tires Your new Cadillac comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where service, see your Cadillac Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
  • Page 324 Inflation Tire Pressure “he Tire-Loading Information label, which is located on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph (160 where it is legal, raise the cold inflation...

  • Page 325: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 P a ) . How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
  • Page 326 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time.

  • Page 327: Buying New Tires

    Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
  • Page 328 form Tire Quality Grading following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades molded the sidewalls of most passenger...

  • Page 329: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    (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 you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
  • Page 330 This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wneel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.

  • Page 331: Appearance Care

    When you use anything from a container to clean your Cadillac, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings 6-48 and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.

  • Page 332: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Cadillac

    Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your Cadillac dealer has two cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather.
  • Page 333 Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: 1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.
  • Page 334 Combination Stains Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry. 3. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth.

  • Page 335: Cleaning Speaker Covers

    Cleaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won’t be damaged. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If something gets on one of them and you need to use a solvent, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 336: Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades

    (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet.) Cleaning the Outside of Your Cadillac The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep...

  • Page 337: Finish Care

    Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your Cadillac has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.

  • Page 338: Cleaning Tires

    Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle.

  • Page 339: Underbody Maintenance

    Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Cadillac will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 whichever occurs first.

  • Page 340: Appearance Care Materials Chart

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  • Page 341: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    E N G l N E A 9 7 CODE MODEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears on a plate 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.

  • Page 342: Electrical System

    Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Cadillac, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac” in the Index. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is powered by a MaxiFuse@.
  • Page 343 MaxiF'usesIRelay Center The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the compartment fuse block on the driver's side of the engine. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your vehicle serviced by your Cadillac dealer immediately. RELAY CENTER IDENTIFICATION RELAY Fuse...
  • Page 344 Fuse Usage Inadvertent Power Relay, Interior INADVERT Lamps Fuse, Cigarette Lighter- 1 Fuse, Cigarette Lighter-2 Fuse Headlamp Wash Relay (Export), LAMPS Headlamps Fusemelay, High/Low Beam Control Relay, Fog LampDRL Fuse, Hazard Fuse, Mirror Fuse, Inadvertent Power Relay, Right and Left High Beam Fuse, Right and Left Low Beam Fuse, Stop Fuse, Fog Lamp Relay (DeVille Concours Only),...

  • Page 345: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the replace a bad fuse with new one of the identical size...
  • Page 346 COR LPS L HDLP L o HDLP HOLP HI HDLP HI HDLPS HAZARD STOP MIRROR IGN O(ENG) FUSE CENTER IDENTIFICATION AIC COMP PCM(BAT) PCM(lGN) RE LAY Fuse Usage Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) COR LPS Cornering Lamp Switch, Right and Left Cornering Lamps INT LPS Trunk Lamp, Courtesy Lamps, Front Vanity Lamps, Glove Box Lamp,...
  • Page 347 Fuse Usage STOP Stoplamp Switch, Turn Hazard Switch, ABS Controller, Stepper Motor Cruise Control, Right and Left Rear Stoplamps (Export) MIRROR Inadvertent Power Relay, Left Outside Rearview Mirror Switch, ALDL, Memory Mirror Module Dimmer Switch, Cluster Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Relay, Left and Right Low Beam in DRL Mode, DRL Switch IGN 0 (ENG)*...
  • Page 348 Usage TCC and Exterior Travel Brake Switch, Reverse Relay, Electrochromatic Mirror (in Header), Park Relay, Brake Transaxle-Shift Interlock (BTSI) Switch, BTSI, PZM ECS* Transaxle Shift Solenoids, Mass Airflow, Canister Purge, PCM, Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), Front Ignition- 1 Relay, Torque Converter PCM (IGN)* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
  • Page 349 Rear Compartment Fuse Block fuse block is located on the front wall of the trunk (behind the rear seat) on the driver’s side. Loosen the four trunk trim fasteners and pull the trim away from the fuse block to gain access. RLY IGN 1 TURN lGONSOLE1...
  • Page 350 Fuse Usage Right and Left Hand Bose AMP (Bose Only) Relay, Right and Left Front (Optional) Speakers (On Door), Right and Left Rear Speakers RADIOPHONE Radio Receiver, Radio Interface Module (RIM)(Bose Only), Phone, DAB Relay, Trunk Release Relay, Fuel Door Release Relay, HighLow Beam Relay CLUSTER Steering Wheel Controls, Cluster...
  • Page 351 Fuse Usage CONVENC Trunk Release Relay, Trunk Release Solenoid, Fuel Door Release Relay, Fuel Filler Door Release Solenoid, Door Lock Relay, Left Front Door Motors, PZM, Door Unlock Relay BATT Driver and Passenger Seat Lumbar Switch (Optional), Memory Seat Module CV-RTD (CV-RSS) (DeVille Concours Only) 6-68...

  • Page 352: Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement Bulbs Application Headlamps, Composite Inner High Beam Outer Low Beam Front Turn Signal Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ... . . Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp Capacities and Specifications Engine Specifications .

  • Page 353: Air Conditioning Refrigerants

    Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure; ask your Cadillac dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Filter Element...
  • Page 354 NOTES & I 6-71...
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  • Page 356: Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

    - a * Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.' Customer Satisfaction Procedure...

  • Page 357: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Customer Satisfaction Procedure Cadillac dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
  • Page 358 If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center, 24 hours a day, by calling 1-800-458-8006. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

  • Page 359: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

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

  • Page 360: Roadside Service

    Roadside Service Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, when appropriate, a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on-site service.
  • Page 361 Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the following situations: Towing Service Battery Jump Starting Lock Out Assistance Fuel Delivery Flat Tire Change (Covers change only) Trip Interruption If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may reimbursed during the 48 months/50,000 miles k m ) warranty period.

  • Page 362: Roadside Service Availability

    Text Telephone (TTY) in the Roadside Service Center. Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 1-800-833-CMCC daily, 24 hours.

  • Page 363: Gold Key Courtesy Transportation

    Our Cadillac Dealer Technician network is ready and able to assist Cadillac customers at roadside. Gold Key Courtesy Transportation One of your Cadillac Owner Privileges is Gold Key Courtesy Transportation. It is just one more example of Cadillac’s commitment to provide the services expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner.

  • Page 364: Transportation Options

    Shuttle Service* Your dealership can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule when your Cadillac is unavailable due to a warranty repair. Courtesy Vehicle* For repairs that require your vehicle to be unavailable...
  • Page 365 Owner Responsibilities You are responsible for primary insurance coverage of the vehicle provided. In many cases, your own auto insurance policy may provide this coverage under provisions for rental car agreements. Please consult your insurance carrier to be certain of what’s covered. While your dealership will cover the rental expense of a vehicle provided under the provisions Courtesy Transportation, you...

  • Page 366: Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

    Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Cadillac and your Cadillac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation...

  • Page 367: Warranty Information

    Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-458-8006. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.

  • Page 368: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government

    TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006 or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance CC Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke P.O. Box 9025...
  • Page 369 1997 CADILLAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing the Service Publication Order Form or credit card information to Helm, incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CADILLAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
  • Page 370 ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-782-4356 (Monday-Friday 8 : O O AM 6 : O O PM EST) FAX Orders Onlv 1-31 3-865-5927 PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER Manual NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent.
  • Page 371 NOTES...

  • Page 372: Section 8 Index

    N C Off For Engine Protection Message Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Cadillac ........
  • Page 373 Battery Jump Starting No Charge Message Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry Volts High Message Volts Low Message Warnings Battery Guard Storage Battery Saver Exterior Lighting Inadvertent Power BBB Auto Line ....Better Business Bureau Mediation Brake Adjustment...
  • Page 374 ....... . . Fabric Glass Inside of Your Cadillac ......Instrument Panel .
  • Page 375 Door Central Unlocking System Locks ....... . . Map Pockets .
  • Page 376 ........Ethanol Exhaust, Engine Express-Down Window...
  • Page 377 Hood Checking Things Under Release ......... Horn .
  • Page 378 ......... Locks Anti-Lockout Feature Reference...
  • Page 379 3-18, 3-15,...
  • Page 380 Replacement ........Bulbs Normal Maintenance Parts Wheel Replacing Safety Belts...
  • Page 381 ....Service and Owner Publications Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac Sheet Metal Damage ......
  • Page 382 Steering Wheel Controls Stop Engine Engine Overheated Message Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message Storage Compartments Storage. Vehicle ....Stuck In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow SunVisors SUnroOf .
  • Page 383 Trailer ........Brakes Driving on Grades Driving with Hitches Maintenance When Towing...
  • Page 384 ....... w a r n i n g Devices Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators Warranty Information .
  • Page 385 - A + Service Station Checkpoints ENGINE COOLANT SURGE REMOTE TANK BAlTERY P6-23 TERMINAL TIRES P6-40 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6-8 ENGINE OIL FUEL DOOR RELEASE TAB P6-6 FUEL DOOR WINDSHIELD P6-5 WASHER FLUID REMOTE P6-25 DOOR AND TRUNK RELEASE P2-13 AND 6-5 For detailed information, refer the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual.

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