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1996 Cadillac Seville Owner`s Manual

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1. H M W rum Te CLIE m RI E I TRA 2 29 Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index 2 30 It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the 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 You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake after you move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows off until you open
2. 3 34 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape plaver that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN or CLEAN TAPE to indicate that vou have used vour tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer Each time the cassette 15 cleaned the 50 hour cassette timer should be reset This is done by holding down the eject button for five seconds or until the TAPE CLEAN message is displayed If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning Insert the cassette at least six times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Cadillac dealer You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean t
3. Right Front Passenger Position Ced 1 26 Seatback Road Sensing Suspension 2 86 Power Rechner ec Roadside Service 24 1 4 Reclining Front Eg ee Tee eT 1 5 Rocking Your Vehicle 5 37 Seats Rotation Tires GU 6 37 Heated pedals ele E S RIS GILT XICI 05 ya ee A AAE o tees ee Lumbar 1 2 S warm wes a d Es 1 1 Restraint Coen 1 1 GINO o eE cos nee REOR DK REN RE 1 1 Securing Child Restraint 1 35 1 37 1 39 Second 2 Automatic Transaxle 2 23 Security Oveiide wok eee eee ee eee oe aie ep EE TO KE RR 5 1 A C System A C Compressor Off Message 43 Bag 2 84 Brake Fluid Switch TE IAEEITERTFK 2 84 1 2 4 eren ha nmn rnm 1 12 Charging System Message reer eee Electrical System Message Rear 2 84 Emissions System Message d Engine Cooling System Message 2 84 Engine Soon Light Ie uM LE Eri muere 2 71 Fuel System Mess ge 4 8 Idle Control System Message
4. RON 2 77 2 80 Trunk Automatic Pull Down Feature 2 11 Lak arra mis 2 10 Mounted CD Changer 3 22 3 30 zu 2 86 S cunite Overde na tm 2 11 crees klar Sud deg aps 7 3 Tum Signal and Lane Change Signals KO KO 2 32 Tum Signal On Chime 2 33 Tum Signal On Message 2 86 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever EE Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer SE E E MEE Twilight Sentinel erem mere Underbody aa 6 51 Underhood Limp erm 2 43 Universal 2 57 Vehicle erre nena TEST D ETT 4 5 Damage Warnings xii i rere a Ex am ERE DE E ARE 6 64 Identification Number 6 53 Los X s VES 4 29 Speed Limited to XXX MPH 2 86 Speed Limiter n irit RR RE RE E RITE 6 29 Ventilation System 3 10 Very Low Refrigerant A C Compressor Off Message 2 86 SEC MED Dares meine ta I o e erie I ETE E 2 54 Waring EE 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 64 Washer Fluid
5. OWNER REPRODUCTION a E D The 1996 Cadillac Seville Owner s Manual Ig Seen Seats and Restraint Systems eral hin WR GATE REY SRR A E NIE 1 1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the SIR system Features and Controls slew TER RS MERE VR Gattis This section explains how to start and operate vour Cadillac Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 3 1 This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Your Driving and the Road Bow x w m wo m wok om a o B B oS PoR OB amp BOB OB Ro OP POR BOB BOB B OR OR OB BOB BOB OR OR ROBO BOR 4 1 Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions hs PROMIT uu aoa wea ere a C ne HON Ga ca SERO ate race NUR EORR REIR RC RE CICER 5 1 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care m om m m BOB WO WoW b o wow BOB Hom B RO OH b BOB OS BOB B Bo HB b o B B RO B BOB OB BO W BOR OB BOR 6 1 Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and
6. 2 84 Ignition System 2 84 Manuals 2 miata 7 12 Parts Identification 6 53 Publications Ordering Seale ed war Cae 7 11 Ride Control Message 2 84 Transmission Messag 2 84 Work Doing Your Own 1 6 1 Service and Appearance Care 6 1 Service and Owner Publications 52 7 11 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac 1 2 Sheet Metal Damage 6 50 Shift Lever A GA KO ENS TUI 2 20 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 2 20 Into Park P ERROR EE REI A ET E 2 25 CM OF Pare CRY opis 2 28 Shoulder Belt Height 1 14 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1 14 sums RS enr e sace VM E OLOR d 1 32 Rom m arg oe SA 1 20 CERE Sound Equipment Adding 3034 Spare Tire 3 38 Speaker Covers Cleaning 6 47 Specifications and Capacities 6 63 6 64 Specifications Engine 6 63 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 7 3 Speed Sensor F
7. 6 52 Apply Brake to Shift Message 2 90 Arbitration Program CERO 7 8 Armrest MOFARE 2 52 2 53 BASE sea ore xA 2 54 oa eua mor thon ronem nmm 2 55 JGEOROOT lla usa d RA CR 2 56 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 33 Audio Equipment AM CURSUS a aca d KOH 3 34 Audio Systems anon EC se 1 14 Automatic Door Locks a IS FACE RT SE Wa TENOR End 2 4 DPR er n ed c Pull Down Feature oars CRM E C RI S Transatel 6 17 Transaxle 2 20 Banery VEREER EEA ERAEN 2 6 29 Charge Light T N ET WINTER 2 67 Guard Storage puru 2 45 Inadvertent Power Saver 2 43 SIUE oc us ka E tgo 5 3 Charge Message 2 81 Replacement Keyless Entry 2 9 Volts High Message 2 81 Low Message 2 81 5 aer ks oa EET eo Vo MM 7 8 Better Business Bureau 7 8
8. A pentes mee 6 28 T ET ST eee Tee EE EYE eR 6 26 Master Cylinder alae o aiia SSH SPADA Gok kom 6 26 Ed 2 24 ine rein PEELE 6 28 wA SEAT UAE RUE E aa TO RR System Waming Light ERE UE I E o ERE TUE occa dour d 4 35 Transaxle Shift Interlock 2 28 oc sare eee Hades 6 27 Brake Vacuum Problem Message 2 81 Brakes ECE oes ee thy men 4 6 20 sia dase senda a reckon a ww 4 5 Braking in Emergencies TAMA Break In New Vehicle 2 15 ae E Na S 2 44 PETS ne pee ded pn d 2 28 Bulb Replacement 6 20 Capacities and Specifications 6 63 6 64 Carbon Monoxide 2 29 4 28 4 34 Cassette Tape Player 3 17 3721 3 28 Cassette Tape Player Care eee re ee 3 35 Cassette Tape Player Errors Cellular Telephone 2 55 Center Console Storage Area ap Pere ter 2 52 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 30 Central Door Unlocking System 2 3 Chains Safety COT PEU ee 4 35 Chai BIS oa ta
9. cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow CAUTION Put on extra clothing or wrap 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 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so vou might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful a 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 You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this on
10. N CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Fans CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do vou can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If vou run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and vou could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle The coolant level should be indicated a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center isn t vou may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven t found a problem vet but the coolant level isn t at the proper level 2 5 inches 60 mm below the base of the fill neck add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL antifreeze at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more inf
11. This setting directs airflow through the middle instrument panel outlets es ve BI LEVEL This setting directs air into your vehicle in two ways Cool air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the middle instrument panel outlets while warmed air is directed to the floor my HEATER DEFROST This setting directs air to the floor outlets and toward the windshield ef HEATER This setting directs warmed air through the floor outlets Some warm air is diverted to the windshield to minimize fogging qp DEFROST Press this button to quickly remove fog frost from the windshield This setting sends most of the airflow to the windshield with only a small amount to the floor outlets DE ICE Option Pressing this button helps to remove or frost from the windshield See Heated Windshield later in this section DEFOG Press this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater outlets This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to sudden rain or snowy conditions This feature is not available with the heated windshield option 3 8 98 FAN SPEEDS Press the button with the fan symbol until AUTO is displayed on the screen At this setting the fan speed is automatically controlled If it is cold outside the blower may not run in the maximum high fan speed right away The system checks the temperature of the engine coolant to assure it is warm enough to p
12. dw RT AR 6 43 Change Engine Messige ess ee 2 81 Change Trans Fluid Message 2 81 Chanpimg a Flat CO 5 25 Charging System Indicator 1 2 67 Check Brake Fluid Level Message eke 2 81 Check Coolant Level Message 2 82 Check Fuel Gage Message 2 82 Check Oil Level Message VEI PE EATER UE 2 82 Check Washer Fluid Message PE ame ene 2 82 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 44 Chemical Paint 5 6 51 Restraint 22 cuam he era hana oe o 1 34 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 35 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 37 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 39 Top SEED PT wea M EMEN EI S E 1 35 Where to vor rrt 1 34 Chrome Wheels Cleaning e 6 50 Cigarette Lighter 2 54 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6 53 aper A ek aaa 6 14 Cleaning cer A EEE 5 44 Aluminum Chrome Wheels 6 50 IC OPI EO 6 48 Inside of Your Cadillac 6 44 are Ee 6 47 aba e EA DOC 6
13. vea SE iura En n Off Road Recovery 4 12 Curel kira 2 51 Engine 6 9 5 17 OU Tif 22er RR RR RR RETIA 2 87 71 5 Pressure Light 4 10 sq A A E E N d Overdrive 9 Auiomullic 2 22 Steering Fluid T Overheated Engine Protection Mode 5 15 uas 1 1 Overheating Engine Eis rte Owner 7 12 Memory Function PLS a USC SU 8 Pregnancy Use of Safety Bu 1 26 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 51 Problems onthe Road aaa wal wat ep Sea Park Progr able Automatic Door Locks 2 4 Automatic Transaxle 2 21 Publications Service and Owner wee toed Shifting lo 2 25 Pull Down Feature Automatic 2 11 siren 2 28 uoc M s 2222 42 Radio Reception 3 34 BOR ates a ERETI M Raul w t Ls ca 3 15 3 18 3 26 Brake Indicator Light ere aT Ce 2 68 Rain Driving n ata ee
14. If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer 5 36 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 in the Index Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index 8 57 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac This section begins with service and fuel
15. it will skip the A C Purge To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air 15 available The length of delay depends on the outside air temperature engine coolant temperature or the ume since the engine was last started As the coolant warms up the blower fan speed will gradually increase and air will flow from the heater outlets with some airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions If vou leave your vehicle the system will remember the control setting the next time you start your engine except for recirculation and defrost Each ignition cycle cancels recirculation whereas DEFROST will change to AUTO when the ignition is shut off and then tumed back on Manual Operation 5 RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle In the AUTO mode the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air Pressing the recirculation button will change the operation to manual mode and the air will recirculate non stop Press this button again to turn off the recirculation feature If you notice the windows fogging press the recirculation button to exit the recirculation mode OFF Press this button to turn the system off Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle and the system will try to maint
16. Air Outlets Signal Multifunction Lever Driver Information Center Control Buttons Driver s Side Air Bag Cluster Mode oM oc e Steering Column Shift Lever Electronic Climate Controls Audio System Passenger s Side Air Bag Lamp Controls Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control Hood Release Horn Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System Astray and Cigarette Lighter Glove Box 2 61 Digital Cluster 0009339 United States version shown Canadian similar A ee Analog Cluster United States version shown Canadian similar Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Analog Cluster The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm You may wonder what happens if a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed The new one may read the correct mileage This is because your vehicle s computer has stored the mileage in memory NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur 2 64 Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating al too many revolutions per minute rpm When the engine rpm s are critically high the f
17. Press this button to select AM and preset stations 2 Press this button to select ar FM2 and preset stations TUNE SEEK Press this button to activate the radio to choose higher or lower radio stations Press and hold this button until vou hear a chime Release the button to begin seeking to the next higher or lower radio station and then stop If you press and hold TUNE SEEK for longer than two seconds after the chime sounds the radio will be in tune fast mode Release the button when you want to stay at a radio station SCAN Press this button and SCAN will appear on the 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 You can set up to 18 stations six AM six and six FM2 1 Press AM or FM to select the band 2 Find the station you want by pressing TUNE SEEK 3 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a chime preset number will appear on the display 4 The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return PSCAN Press and hold SCAN for two to three seconds until PSCAN preset scan appears on the display to listen to each of vour preset stations for a few seco
18. toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring 6 47 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid 6 48 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength win
19. 2 28 Torque Wheel 5 32 0 04 Towing a Trailer en nmm IL 4 31 Towing Your Vehicle 5 8 Traction BOVE ocak I 2 86 Active ice ee ance 4 8 Control 4 8 Control System Warning Light 2 70 4 9 DIT tit malva EY a 2 85 Ready Message 22 2 2 85 Trailer BEBE 4 35 Driving on Grades 4 37 Doring 2 4 35 H ches 2 22 ese 4 34 Maintenance When Towing 4 38 Parking on Hills Rea pera it acai 4 37 BAIE os sara cae wee ae aCe eH Bie eats Tongue 4 33 Total Weight on Tires FREUE 4 34 TUWID 2 2 2 4 31 4 37 shoes 4 34 Transaxle Fluid PAU SERRA vig COE IUE EINE EXE 6 17 Reset Message 2 65 Transmission Hot Message eee er ere 2 86 Transmitters ERE EV rae wea 2 7 Univetsl 5 9 6 1 44 2 57 Transportation Courtesy 7 7
20. 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become 240 Ib 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used ina vehicle If it 15 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 These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat Before you secure a farward fac
21. Macnasteer Maintenance Normal Replacement 6 65 Maintenance Underbody 6 51 Maintenance When Trailer Towing on Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2 71 Man PREE eaae ROC n 2 52 Matching Transmitrer s Your Vehicle 2 8 MaxiFuse Relay Center 6 58 770757 E EE ED cR RR 6 3 Mino eram RE 2 46 2 48 Conver sranna erro rv px 2 51 Driver s Outside Auto Dimming Rearview 2 51 Electrochromic Day Night Rearview 2 46 2 48 Illuminated Visor Vanity Power Remote 2 5 Monitored Systems OK Message PI But 2 2 83 Mountain 4 23 Multifunction 2 32 Na oo tee ie E 2 53 Passenger Temperature Control 3 9 Neutral Automatic Transaxle fF E es ee pq ele 4 13 New Vehicle Break In 144158 ERU OPES 2 14 Nipht usura 4 16 PCM Fauit Message Pec e URP ae sis CHER E EI EE ES 2 83 Power d RTT TT TTL 1270 Odometer Trip gt 2 77 2 80
22. Rear Lighter 2 Right and Left Rear Cigarette Lighters LHDEP LO Left Low Beam Headlamp 6 56 Emitting Diode LED Headlamp Switch LHDLPHI Left High Beam Headlamp IRHDLPHI Right High Beam Headlamp SENSE Heated Windshield Control Optional Headlamp Switch and Relay High Low Beam Control Relay Right and Left Low Beam 1 Right and Left High Beam Electronic Flasher Module Turn Hazard Module Right and Left Turn Lamps Back Up Lamps Right and Left Front Turn Lamps Right and Left Repeater Lamps Export Stoplamp Switch Centered High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Turn Hazard Switch ABS Controller Stepper Motor Cruise Control Right and Left Rear Stoplamps MIRROR Inadvertent Power Relay Outside Rearview Mirror Data Line Connector DLC Flash to Pass Module Daytime Running Lamp DRL Relay Domestic Only Fog Lamp Relay Optional Headlamp Switch Right and Left Front Fog Lamps Optional IGN 0 ENG Powertrain Control Module PCM CRANK Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM ABS Anti Lock Brake System Anti Slip Regulation 5 ABS ASK 5 Controller Rear Ignition 1 Relay Front Fog Lamp Relay Rear Lamp Relay Export Controlled Power Back Up Relay DRL Relay Domestic Only Accessory Relay Wiper Switch Cluster Wiper Motor Wiper Pump OXY SEN2 Os Sensor Rear Catalytic Converter C
23. Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make vou sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in fess than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and vour instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain 4 24 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
24. EIE DUE 7 Tow Limits 35 mph 56 kph 25 miles 40 km Do not tow with sling type equipment rear bumper valance damage will 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 Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use R hooks inserted in the R hook slots 5 13 Attach R hook chains to the R hook slots in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Al aI 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 There is also an engine temperature warning light on the instrument panel See Engine Temperature Warning Light in the Index Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Should low coolan
25. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Cadillac dealer 6 65 NOTES 6 66 NOTES NOTES 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 This section includes information on The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Service Gold Key Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Cadillac Normally any concern you may TU _ 74 with your vehicle be handled by your selling or servicing dealer Your dealer has the facility trained technicians special tools and up to date information to promptly address any issue which may arise Cadillac has empowered its dealers to make decisions and repair vehicles and they are eager to resolve your concern to your complete satisfaction If vour concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership manage
26. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index E If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If 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 hot day Stop after high speed driving e Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or 50 1 Turn off your air conditioner 2 Dial temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the window as necessary If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving OVERDRIVE or THIRD 3 Lad Tf you no longer have the overheat warming you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warming turn aff the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode listed previously in this section You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away
27. These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hull N CAUTION If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash 5hift down to let vour engine assist brakes on a steep downhill slope Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or windin
28. if you hold the switch al longer than half a second the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to increase your speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed 2 Push the button at the end of the lever and then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to increase speed Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you reach a desired speed and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET CRUISE button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed then release it A CRUISE ENGAGED message will then display To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator
29. 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 Service Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Cadillac service manual It tells you much more about how to service your Cadillac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Maintenance Schedule booklet 6 1 CAUTION You be injured and your vehicle could damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Besure you have sufficient knowledge experience and the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the
30. quick pull 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean forward slightly then sit back If you ve added more pid 5 than 1 inch 25 mm of slack pull the shoulder belt slight clicking sound If vou don t the adjustment P 4 Letthe belt go back all the way You should hear a 5 as you did before and start again feature won t set and you ll have to start again you move around in the vehicle enough or if you pull out the shoulder belt the belt will become tight again If this happens vou can reset it What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 16 A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if vour shoulder belt is too loose In a crash vou would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body Don t allow more than 1 inch 25 mm of slack What s wrong with this The belt is buckled in the wrong place A You be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you CAUTION eT What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should b
31. the speakers Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for rear speakers Push the button back it when you are not using it Playing a Cassette Tape With the radio on insert a cassette tape The tape will begin playing as soon as it 15 inserted While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio Other controls may have different functions when tape is inserted The display will show TAPE with an arrow to indicate which side of the tape is playing PLAY will appear on the display when a tape is playing If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape it could be that The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the tape Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Flip the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your cassette tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to be sure your player is working properly The cassette tape is broken Check to see if your tape is broken Try a new tape Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will not work in your cassette player These adapters will cause an error message to show on the display and the adapter cassette will be ejected TAPE Press this button to switch from radio or CD to cassette tape p
32. the station you set will return PSCAN Press and hold SCAN for two to three seconds until PSCAN preset scan appears on the display to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds factory presets which have not been reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning lf a preset station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station Setting the Tone BASS Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the BASS knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass The middle position is a detent TREB Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the TREB knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble The middle position is a detent Push the knobs back in when you are not using them 3 27 Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the BAL knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers Tum the knob clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise for left speakers Push the button back it when you are not using it FADE Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the FADE knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position is a detent and balances
33. you don t get them off quickly Use clean cloth and a GM Vinyl Leather Cleaner or equivalent product 6 46 Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap For stubbom stains use GM Vinyl Leather Cleaner or equivalent product Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays contaiming silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water use mild dish washing soap Dry the wood immediately with clean cloth 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 something gets on one of them and you need to use a solvent follow these steps Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull kmfe or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering
34. 15 at the proper fill level CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message does appear repeat Steps to 3 or see your dealer If 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 ps 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 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Sieer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane rear blowout particularly on curve acis much like skid and may require the same correction vou d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove vour foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but vou can still steer Gently brake stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place on your hazard warming flashers Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could b
35. 25 2 41 Pisa Milk reve n ES Ti 2 55 Bulb Replacement 6 30 Fluid Capacities LEE OI IC 6 64 High Low Beam Changer 2 33 Fog Lampi 1 MR E GUN NUR RR 2 42 ln RR B RA 6 54 Foreign Countries ANO 6 3 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 7 3 French eters MEM ON RR ii Heated Seats 1 4 Front Towing a Heated Windshield DEED 3 12 TS PLC ENT KU E EE TEENS 6 2 3 10 Dat Panel us EE pes 2 76 High Beam Headlamps RAE da ae 2727202 6 4 Highway iex 4 23 Pilling Your rel 6 4 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 EIE our aer goa je 2 75 Hitches Trailer CERE ERE In Foreign Countries Ferries EXER d 6 3 Hood Fuel Level Very Low 2 83 Checking Sui aec 6 6 Fuses and Circuit Breakers Mee meee ye 6 55 EE E yan owe ae ta tale T Ee or Ka io hace
36. CD you will hear the first few seconds of each disc Press SCAN again to stop on a CD The CD will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display EJECT Slide the CD changer door all the way open and the disc will automatically eject o M M M LR Compact Disc Changer Errors If ERROR appears on the display an error has occurred and the compact dise temporarily cannot play CD CHANGER ERROR could be displayed for the following e The road is too rough The disc should play when the road 1s smoother The disc is dirty scratched wet or loaded label side up The airis very humid If so wait about an hour and iry again CD CHANGER DOOR OPEN 1 displayed when the CD changer door is left open Completely close the changer door to restore normal operation CD CHANGER NO DISCS is displayed when an empty magazine is inserted in the CD changer Try the magazine with a disc loaded on one of the trays If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected please contact vour dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem 3 26 Bose AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Players Option Playing the Radio PWR Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position The system will tum on Press the butt
37. Cadillac dealership Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll free Roadside Service number 1 800 882 1112 An experienced Roadside Service Advisor will assist vou and request the following information A description of the problem Name home address home telephone number Location of your Cadillac and number you are calling from The model year vehicle identification number and date of delivery ee Roadside Service for the Hearing Speech Impaired Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have hearing difficulties or are speech impaired Cadillac has installed special telecommunication devices called Text Telephone TTY in the Roadside Service Center Any customer who has access toa TTY or a conventional teletyvpewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 1 800 833 CMCC daily 24 hours T 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 s one more example of Cadillac s commitment to provide the services you expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you need to be when your Cadillac 15 in the dealership for warranty service Courtesy Vehicle Gold Kev Court
38. Index 6 20 Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix vour engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors ar additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful 6 21 Checking Coolant ad N CAUTION Turning 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 Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot When your engine 1s cold the coolant level should be at the full cold mark which is 2 5 inches 60
39. ONLY At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F lttakes more less gas to fill the tank than the gage said For example the gage read GALLONS but it took more or less than the tank s remaining capacity to fill it The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank It works only when the ignition is in the RUN position The gage may change when you tum stop On the digital cluster if the fuel level is within speed up approximately two gallons 7 6 L of being full the letter F is shown If the fuel level is between one and two gallons 3 8 and 7 6 L from being empty the 2 75 Fuel Data Panel The fuel data panel tells you all you need to know about the fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining Press the AVG button to display the average mile per gallon AVG MPG You can also display it in metric units by pressing the ENG MET button When MPG is selected the total distance is divided by the total fuel used When the INST button Instantaneous Fuel Economy 13 selected you will see what the fuel economy is at that instant The computer takes a new reading twice every second It will show economy up to 70 miles per gallon or 2 L per 100 km To reset the average fuel economy press the INFORMATION button until the AVG MPG 15 displayed on the DIC Press and hold the RESET button until both the fuel data center an
40. The vehicle s engine must be running and the transaxle nol in PARK P for this message to display A chime will also sound when the vehicle s speed is greater than 5 mph 8 1 km h DRIVER DOOR OPEN 140 This message will display when the vehicle is being shifted out of PARK P with the engine running to signal that the driver s door is open or ajar chime will also sound when the vehicle s speed is greater than 5 mph 8 1 km h ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE 44 This message will appear when the engine coolant temperature is over 248 F 126 C To avoid added strain on a hot engine turn off the climate control system Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until cools down or the message 15 removed If it does not cool down turn off the engine and have it serviced before driving it again Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine See Engine Overheating in the Index FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW 11 This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically low Stop for fuel immediately MONITORED SYSTEMS OK 1 This message only appears in the recall mode by pressing the RESET button It lets you know that no other messages are stored or currently active PASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED 41 This warning message displays when the PASS Key pellet information has not been programmed into your vehicle See your Cadillac dealership for service PCM FAULT 110 The circuit in the Powe
41. Windshield Washing Your Vehicle 6 49 Weatherstrips TE a ne Wheel orci eme es 6 4 Mut Torque TUE 5 32 6 64 EL 6 42 I Ls cere re or LIRE Tre MX IA 5 28 8 11 Windows E E ET E TIE 2 31 Windshield Wiper 2 34 Exprees Down 222 2 31 Replacement 6 35 ee 2 41 ISI 6 54 Rear Lockout 2 31 Winter Diving a tices iiss eee dee 4 2 Windshield Heated 3 12 Wiring Headlamp UO a 6 54 Windshield Washer 2 36 Wood Panels 6 47 Bud o hir cg piace si dre 2 36 6 24 Wrecker Towing CERIS YEN EE ET Tea EE 5 8 Wheel mco dn eO 5 28 M
42. You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on ihe engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and vour vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level vour brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index 6 26 idend When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part T icke in 1 aas Pass 1052535 Use new brake fluid from sealed ye a aed VECE F DANT 3 surfaces the paint finish be damaged container only and always clean the brake fluid i p VET reservoir cap before removing it careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index CAUTION Brake Wear With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake Your Cadillac has four wheel disc brakes system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a Dise brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a crash Always use the proper brake fluid high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are wom and new pads are needed The s
43. a door 10 minutes have passed If you want this power for another 10 minutes turn the key Power Windows to RUN and back to OFF 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 completelv If you want to stop the window as it is lowering press the control forward Press the control forward to raise the window Note that the first position on the control operates the driver s power window Rear Window Lockout Pressing the button down will disable the rear passenger window controls This is a useful feature if vou have children as passengers Press the button again to allow your passengers to reuse their window controls The controls are located near each window Press the control forward to raise the window and press rearward to lower Note that the second rearward position on the driver s control operates the express down window feature Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP When you stop your vehicle and tum the ignition key to OFF you can still use your power windows The electrical power to operate the windows will not shut The horn be sounded by pressing any surface on the center steering wheel pad Tilt Wheel Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive Raising the steering wheel to the highest level gives your l
44. bag system won t wark properly See your dealer for For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is ha turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when il inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s air bag it may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module Do not open or break the air bag cover The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured 11 they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 26 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt
45. blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On wet D road you can t stop accelerate or tum 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 get even less traction t s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while vou are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are runed for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts 47 5 A Z CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through l
46. can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can Cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure vou can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Cadillac radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicles systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly 5o before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units
47. children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the A CAUTION safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in Never do this a crash Here two children are wearing the same belt The Children who aren t buckled up can strike other belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a people who are crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck Mowe the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seal that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should
48. clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wail your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot 4 13 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle e Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and accelerat
49. curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance 4 36 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and 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 change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can he injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on
50. exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than vou actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If 1t needs service have it done before starting out 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 it 4 22 Here are some things you can check before a trip e Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps
51. heater core and other parts 50 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 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the cap but now push down as 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix you turn it Remove the pressure cap up to the base of the filler neck 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run 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 If the level is lower add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches about 2 5 inches 60 mm below the base of the filler neck 5 Then replace the pressure Be sure the arrows on pressure cap line up like this Start the engine and allow it to warm up If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message does not appear on the Driver Information Center coolant
52. if the person had not been drinking 4 4 Z CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have serious or even fatal collision if vou drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where 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 ta ask more af those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Braking Braking action involves perception and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph
53. injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash vou might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safely belts Here s why work You never know if you ll be in a crash you do have a crash vou don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 vears of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter lot 1 7 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride or on anything you go as fast as it goes Put someone on tt Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just seat on wheels Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 9 or the instrument panel or the safety belts With saf
54. inside the vehicle Also while in the AUTO mode the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air You may also need to adjust the interior temperature Turn the TEMP knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease temperature Adjust the fan speed as needed When the air conditioner is on vou may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle s engine speed and power This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature Heating Vith the ECC system press the AUTO ECON button to direct airflow out of the floor outlets and to help save fuel Adjust the temperature if necessary by pressing the blue button to decrease temperature and pressing the red button to increase temperature Also remember to adjust the fan speed by pressing the up or down arrow If you have the dual zone system press the MODE button to select heater This will direct airflow out of the outlets Adjust the interior temperature to your comfort level by turning the TEMP knob clockwise to increase temperature and counterclockwise to decrease temperature If the fan speed needs adjusting press the up or down arrow With each system outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor outlets The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it Ventilation System Your Cadillac s flow through ventilation system supplies out
55. is designed to protect vour vehicle s batterv against drainage from the interior lamps trunk lamp glove box lamp cigarette lighters or the garage door opener When the ignition 15 OFF the power to these features will automatically turn off after 10 minutes three minutes if new car has 15 miles or less Power will be restored for an additional 10 minutes 1f any door 1s opened the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch 15 tumed Battery Guard Storage This feature is for long term use and must be programmed through the DIC while the ignition i5 im the RUN position Battery guard storage protects the battery by placing the vehicle in storage mode so that the radio amplifiers instrument cluster and Remote Keyless Entry will not drain the battery over long period of time To begin programming press the INFO and RESET buttons at the same time for approximately two seconds Press the RESET button to answer yes and press the INFO button to indicate no response 2 45 The first prompt to appear relates to the automatic door locks This feature can be bypassed by pressing the INFO button The STORAGE MODE prompt appears next To select press the RESET button ENABLE STORAGE MODE will then appear A yes or response must be given If the INFO no button is pressed the DISABLE STORAGE MODE prompt will appear Once again a yes or no response 1s required Once the batt
56. is on Driving with the brake svstem warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem This light should also come on briefly as you start the vehicle If it doesn t have the light fixed so will be ready to remind you tf the parking brake has not fully released For more information on how to release the parking brake see Parking Brake earlier in this section 2 68 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light ANTI rook With the anti lock brake system one of these lights will come on when you start your engine and stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on when you re driving stap as soon as possible and tum the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on while you re driving vour Cadillac needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also you don t have anti l
57. motor or clicking noise while this test 15 going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index 4 6 Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly MM ee 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 Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let ant
58. plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation Morth American Export Sales NAES 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle 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 fuel door release is located on the optional full console and on the Keyless Entry transmitter If your vehicle is not equipped with the full consale then you must use the transmitter to open the fuel door An alternate fuel door release is located inside of the trunk on the left hand side Pull it to release the fuel door CAUTION if you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you c
59. proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt Fuel Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 9 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association A AMA for better vehicle performance and engine protection Giasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines Be sure the posted octane for premium is at least 91 If the octane is less than 91 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive In an emergency you may be able to use a lower octane as low as 87 if heavy knocking does not occur If you re using 91 or higher octane unleaded gasoline and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indica
60. rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined bv the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicle damage is only one indication of this What makes an air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping result of crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen vas Which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger 1 23 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 The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be reg
61. release it to change the headlamps from low beam to high or from high beam to low The blue light on the instrument panel will on indicating high beam usage Flash To Pass This lets you use the high beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if the headlamps off Pull the turn signal lever toward you to use When you do If the headlamps are off the high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the lever to turn them off Tihe headlamps are on low beam they will shift to high beam and stay there Pull the lever toward you to return to low beam Ifthe headlamps are on high beam they will switch to low beam To return to high beam pull the lever toward vou 2 33 Windshield Wipers WIPER Turn the band on the turn signal lever to control the wipers MIST the band toward you and then release it for a single wipe cycle For more cycles hold the band on MIST longer 2 34 LO or HI Turn the band away from you to either LO low speed or to HI high speed depending on the Wiper speed you want DELAY You can set the wiper speed for long or short delay between wipes with this setting Move the band to the DELAY position The closer you move it to LO the shorter the delay OFF Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before
62. right depending on the space available 4 11 emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly 4 12 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 OFF ROAD RECOVERY 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 You can turn the steering wheel up to one quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then tum your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passi
63. s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires vou 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 That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias helted or radial as your original tires ___ _ 39 CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all four w
64. see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right front passenger s safety belt AIR BAG 1 21 How the Air Bag System Works right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where is the air bag The driver s air bag 15 in the middle of the steering wheel 152 CAUTION Don t put anything on or attach anything to the steering wheel or instrument panel Also don t put anything such as pets or objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel If something is between an occupant and an air bag it could affect the performance of the air bag or worse it could cause injury When should an air bag inflate The air bag is designed inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 ta 15 mph 14 to 24 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move ar deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air hag 15 not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or
65. shift lever mto the PARK P position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you or if vou have the console shift lever without first pressing the button you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P REY Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your Cadillac has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in the RUN position See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and also release the shift lever button on floor shift models as vou maintain brake application Th
66. that the Rainsense wiping feature AUTO DELAY can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed Note that if you ever need to replace the windshield make sure it is Rainsensor compatible Windshield Washer In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Press and hold the PUSH paddle to wash the windshield Release the paddle when you have enough fluid The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or return to your preset speed LOW WASHER FLUID will displayed on the DIC when the washer fluid reaches a low level Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous bad mud splash can block your vision and you could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check the washer fluid level often 2 36 Cruise Control oc SET 5 2 AL NWSE WIPER ox With cruise control vou can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h Cruise control shuts off when you apply your brakes N CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed 50 don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy tralfic Cruise control can be dangerous on slipp
67. the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 Kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 5 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s would be close to 0 12 percent person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol 15 carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at a of 0 10 percent In growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States 15 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks 1n one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickl
68. 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 kevs The ignition key has a bar code tag attached to it rather than a knock out plug Your dealer or qualified locksmith can make extra ignition keys reading the bar code tag There are 15 alternative ignition PASS Key II blanks to help discourage theft Keep the bar code tag and the door key plugs in a safe place If vou lose your keys you will be able to have new ones made using the plug or bar code tag NOTICE Your Cadillac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft You can have a lot of trouble getting into vour vehicle if vou ever lock your kevs inside and you may have to damage your vehicle to get in Be sure you have extra keys Door Locks CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easilv enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop vour vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive vour vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key If your vehicle has the optional theft deterrent
69. the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cunnot be opened from the inside when this feature 15 in use When you want to open rear door when the security lock 1s on 1 2 Unlock the door from the inside Then open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door lock l 3 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside Move the lever all the way down Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally Anti Lockout Feature Leaving vour key in any ignition position with the driver s door open will disable the use of the power door lock switches The anti lockout feature 1s disabled when the ignition is on If you close the door you can lock it using the Keyless Entry system It is always recommended that you remove your ignition key when locking your vehicle Note that this feature is only available with the driver s door open Also note that the anti lockout feature can be overridden by holding the power door lock switch for three seconds or longer Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle open the door set the locks from the inside get out and close the door Keyless Entry System With this feature you can lock and unlock the doors unlock the trunk open the fuel door and turn on your vehicle s interior lamps fram up to 30 feet 9 m away using the key chain transmitter supp
70. them because you could damage the surface You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application 6 50 Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels 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 wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts su
71. these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if any door is opened f you want power for another 10 minutes turn the ignition key to RUN and then back to OFF Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL Your engine won t start in any other position that s safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK if your Cadillac is moving If vou do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK only when your vehicle is stopped 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal vour ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm M Holding your key START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in START for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery 2 18 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 for about three seconds If
72. 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 e Judgment Muscular Coordination e Vision Aftentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent vears some 18 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 is against the law in every 17 5 state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws 4 2 The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much 15 too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here 15 some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed e The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken
73. until you see HI on the display If you want the fan speed to be automatic but you like the fan speed to be higher than the AUTO setting press the fan symbol button until HI AUTO is shown on the display If vou want the blower fan at a low speed press the down arrow button until LO is shown on the display If you want the fan speed to run lower than the AUTO setting press the button until AUTO LO is shown on the display SI DEFROST Press this button to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield This setting sends most of the airflow to the windshield with only a small amount to the floor outlets dX EE E 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 Dual Zone Climate Control Option TEMPO Bao Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed Temperature Knob The TEMP knob adjusts the air temperature coming through the system Tum the TEMP knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the temperature The outside temperature 15 always displayed when your vehicle is running Mode But
74. with the radio off if the ignition is on Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the PWR button is turned on Press PWR or turn the ignition key OFF to stop the cassette tape player The tape will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped CLN This message may appear on the display If it does your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After vou clean the plaver press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 3 29 Trunk Mounted CD Changer With the compact disc changer you can play up to 12 discs continuously Normal size discs may be played 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 Protect vour CD changer by using the convenience net whenever possible Place large objects in the trunk appropriately so that they will not come into contact with the CD chang
75. works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions e 1 E vd 0 Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly T2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if vou pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle tt Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be abl
76. your oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on Remember to reset the Oil Life Indicator when the oil has been changed For more information see Oil Life Indicator in the Index How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator After the oil has been changed display the OIL LIFE LEFT message by pressing the INFORMATION button Then press and hold the RESET button until the display shows 100 This resets the oil life index The message will remain off until the next oil change is needed The percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any time by pressing the INFORMATION button several times until the OIL LIFE LEFT message appears For more information on the Oil Life feature see Oil Life Indicator in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If vou change own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams o
77. your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Charging System Indicator Light When you turn the key to RUN this light will come on briefly to show that the alternator and battery charging systems are working If this light stays on you need service and you should take your Cadillac to the dealer at once To save your battery until you get there turn off all accessories Brake System Warning Light If this warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index 2 67 Parking Brake Indicator Light N CAUTION This light comes on when the parking brake is set and it will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release If vou try to drive off with the parking brake set this light will remain on Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light
78. 00 miles 166 000 km whichever occurs first The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index 50 50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for your Cadillac will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use DEX COOL orange colored silicate free coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M If silicated coolant is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze that meets GM Specification 6277M which won t damage aluminum parts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GM Part No 3634621 with any complete coolant change If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else A special procedure is required for adding sealer see the Cadillac service manual To order a service manual see Service and Owner Publications the
79. 0429 1051398 80z 0237L z or cloth 1051515 3202 0 9461 Optikleen Windshield washer solvent and antifreeze _ 1052870 Armor Proveetor 1099 1602 0473L Spray on wheel cleaner 1052930 Soz 0 2371 Capture Dry Spot Remover and absorbs soils Silicone Shine See your General Motors Parts Department for these products Not recommended for pigskin suede leather See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl 1050214 32 oz 0 946 L Vinyl and Leather Cleaner Spot and stain removal Spot Lifter 6 52 Vehicle Identification Number VIN m LLL SAMPLESUATMO 2675 isat MODEL YEAR ENGINE ASSEMBLY CODE PLANT This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help vou identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the rear wall of the trunk on the passenger s side It s very helpful if vou ever need to order parts On this label i
80. 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry tire tread and the condition of your brakes 4 5 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 of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic hraking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start vour engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear momentary
81. 42 ooo When the twilight sentinel is and the fog lamp switch is turned off the headlamps and parking lamps will deactivate Also note that using fog lamps during the day will cancel the DRL feature Cornering Lamps The comering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal They provide more light for cornering Underhood Lamp Turn the parking lamps on to operate the underhood lamp The underhood lamp will come on when the hood 15 Open 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 If you move the control all the way to the right the lamps will remain on for approximately three minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF or LOCK position If you move the control it is just on the lamps will go off quickly when you turn the ignition switch out of RUN You can adjust the delav time from only a few seconds to three minutes Light Sensor The light sensor for the DRL and the twilight sentinel is located in the center of the front defogger grille If you cover the sensor it will read dark and the lamps will come on Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to LOCK
82. 47 Outside of Your Cadillac 6 40 8 Speaker COVE cies er rr omm rr ee nn 6 47 Special Probl ms gt 4 lt 4 6 46 SEND Lise Rasa aat ha RR RU Si eR 6 46 TUBE EET E CER PEOR CUI E RR ERE ARE 6 50 MIB en EROR a a 6 46 h l ee eee err 6 50 Windshield and Wiper Se eae 6 48 Clock Setting the 3 14 Comfort Controls 2 2 cee rhe ker es eee 3 1 Comfort Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 14 Compact Disc Care ME RTT 3 35 Compact Disc Player 3 22 3 30 Compact Disc Player 3 26 3 33 Compact Spare Tie 2 5 35 Compass Rearview Mirror with 2 48 Console Stofape oa saraan sui ERE 2 52 Control of Vehicle 4 5 Convenience Net 2 33 Convex Outside MIMO 2 51 6 20 Hear 22 2 19 urge sere cee career rrr eR 5 18 5 20 Cooling System tea ttn 5 18 Comering Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 32 A Epa nee eee qoem 2 43 Courtesy Transportation Sie enna earner E E 7 7 Cruise rm mmm 2 36 C
83. AT Rear Sensor OXY SENI Sensor Front CAT Front Sensor FUEL PUMP Engine Oil Pressure Indicator PCM Fuel Pump Relay Fuel Pump WIPERS Injectors 2 3 5 8 INJ Injectors 1 4 6 7 Stepper Motor Cruise Control Park Neutral Position Switch Back Up Lamps Electrochromatic Mirror Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI DISTR Electronic Ignition Control PCM IGN Powertrain Control Module PCM ECS Transaxle Shift Solenoids Mass Airflow Low Refrigerant Cutoff Switch Canister Purge PCM Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Power Steering Press Switch Front Tgnition 1 Relay PCM BAT COMP AC Compressor Relay Cooling Fan Relays 1 2 3 Compressor Do not alter OBD related fuses circuit breakers 6 57 MaxiFuse Relay Center The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the engine compartment fuse block on the driver s side of the engine If a MaxiFuse should blow have your vehicle serviced by vour Cadillac dealer immediately 6 58 Real Time Dampening RTD Fuse Convenience Fuse BATT Fuse Headlamp Wash Fuse Export Antenna Fuse Park Lamp Relay Right and Left Park Fuse Defog Relay Pull Down Fuse Right and Left Heated Seat Fuse Electronic Level Control ELC Fuse Rear Defog Fuse Heated Mirror Fuse Controlled Power Relay Controlled Power Back Up Relay Mirror Fuse Pla
84. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GWWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load vou should spread it out Don t carry more than 176 lbs 80 kg in your trunk 4 30 Z CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause von to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going N CAUTION Things vou put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in sudden stop or turn or in crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle W
85. LUNTARY TEGHRNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH tor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE es For Canadian Owners Who Prefer French Language Manual Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez volre concessionaire ou DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T 1C7 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 Rights Reserved The PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP In every field of human endeavor he that is first must perpetually live inthe white light of publicity Whether the leadership be vested in a man or in manufactured product emulation and envy are ever atawdrk art in literature in music in industry the reward and the punishment are oe same The reward is wides cognition the punishment fierce denial and detraction When man s work standard for the whole rec ei a target for the shafts of the envious few If his work be merely m it be wilkbe left severe y s ng Gr he achieve a masterpiece will set a million tongues a wagging Jealousy does nof de its forked tongue at the artist Wiig produces acommonplace painting fWhatsoever you write or paint or play or sing ul no onwil 845 grig slarider you unless your work be stamped with the seal of genius Long long after goa jan on T who are disappointed or envious continue to cry out that it ai
86. RESET buttons at the same time The first prompt to appear 15 AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK You must press the RESET button when this prompt appears to continue programming the doors The next prompt to appear ts ENABLE ALL DOORS FOR LOCK AND UNLOCK This selection locks all doors when shifting out of PARK P and unlocks all doors when shifting back into PARK P DISABLE ALL DOORS FOR LOCK AND UNLOCK is used when vou do not want any automatic lock functions The ENABLE ALL LOCKS AND DRIVER DOOR UNLOCK prompt locks all doors when shifting out of PARK P and unlocks only the driver s door when shifting back into PARK P ENABLE ALL DOORS FOR LOCK ONLY selection appears next This prompt is used to lock all doors when shifting out of PARK P and keeps the doors locked when you shift back into PARK P yes or no response must he programmed when prompt is displayed A ves response selects the prompt and a no response displays the next prompt When you finish programming the door lacks the next prompt to appear is for the vehicle storage mode For more information on vehicle storage see Battery Guard Storage later in this section Rear Door Security Locks Your Cadillac 1s equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside To use this lock Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position Close the door 3 Do
87. SSS SLS Only This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your vehicle speed Steering is easier at a lower speed for maneuvering and parking ease As your vehicle speed increases the steering effort also increases At highway speeds the amount of steering effort is increased to provide manual like steering for maximum control and stability 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 The action of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you tum the front wheeis If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet you ll understand this 4 10 The traction you can get in a curve depends the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle al which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless your traction control system is on adding the sudden acceleration can demand t
88. The operator may want to see them Front Towing 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 Always secure the vehicle on each side with Rear Towing separate safety chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use only T hooks in the front T hook slots and only R hooks in the rear R hook slots CAUTION A vehicle can fall from car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle Always use T hooks inserted in the front T hook slots or R hooks inserted in the rear R hook slots Never use J hooks They will damage drivetrain and suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to the OFF 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 and the parking brake released Don t have vo
89. This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle 15 to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Cadillac does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake 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 new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery 5 label Vehicle 5torage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Batteries have aci
90. With the engine not running and the ignition on press and hold the OFF and rear defoe buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears on the DIC between 5 and 20 seconds 2 85 TRANSMISSION HOT 112 This messages indicates that the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot message apppears when fluid temperature has reached 266 F 130 C for 15 minutes or when the temperature reaches 291 F 144 C for 32 seconds Have your vehicle serviced immediately TRUNK OPEN 24 This message indicates that the trunk is open when the ignition is in RUN TURN SIGNAL ON 20 This message 15 a reminder after driving about a mile that you have the signal VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH KM H 113 A failure in the suspension contro system has occurred when this message appears The PCM determines the speed vour vehicle is limited to Have your Cadillac serviced if this message appears VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A C COMPRESSOR OFF 12 This message means that the air conditioning system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to the A C compressor To avoid damage the compressor automatically turns off and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch from AUTO to ECON and remain there Have the A C system serviced if this message appears 2 86 Traction Active When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin the TRACTION ACTIVE message will be displayed Slip
91. a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but do not shift into PARK P Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 1 3 3 When the wheel chocks in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then shift into PARK P firmly and apply your parking brake 5 Release the regular brakes 4 37 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 6 Start your engine Shift into a gear and Be sure the parking brake has released Let up on the brake pedal Uu Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 38 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are espectally important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before vou start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight 8S Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you ll find what to do about some problems that Your hazard warning flashers le
92. ain the previously set temperature The outside temperature will show in the display when the system is off DE ICE Option Pressing this button helps to remove ice or frost from the windshield See Heated Windshield later in this section DEFOG Press this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater outlets This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to sudden rain or snowy conditions This feature is not available with the heated windshield option AUTO ECON Press this button to switch between AUTO and ECON The ECON setting attempts to keep air at a selected temperature however it does not remove humidity from the air Use this setting in cold or cool weather to save fuel The AUTO setting is used when it s warm outside and you need to cool the air in order to maintain a selected temperature and blower speed FAN SPEEDS Press the button with the fan symbol until AUTO is displayed on the screen At this setting the fan speed is automatically controlled If it is cold outside the blower may not run in the maximum high fan speed right away The system checks the temperature of the engine coolant to assure itis warm enough to provide heat When the engine coolant is warm the controller allows the fan to gradually increase to a higher speed This prevents cold air from blowing into the passenger compartment If you want the blower fan at a high speed press the up arrow button
93. al hitches other bumper type hitches to them Use only frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can tum with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Because you have anti lock brakes don t try to tap into your vehicle s hydraulic brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them praperly Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments sa
94. amps will flash for several minutes when the door or trunk is opened without the key Keyless Entry system The horn also sounds if the locks are damaged Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch or the Keyless Entry system To avoid activating the alarm by accident The vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed if you don t want to activate the theft deterrent system Always unlock a door with a key or use the Keyless Entry system Pressing the unlock button on the Keyless Entry transmitter disables the theft deterrent system Unlocking a door any other way will activate the alarm Cycling the ignition without disarming the theft deterrent system will also activate the alarm you activate the alarm by accident unlock any door with your key You can also turn off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry system The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm 1 From inside the vehicle roll down the window then get out of the vehicle keeping the door open 2 From outside of the vehicle with the door open lock the vehicle using the power door lock or the Keyless Entry system and close the door Wait 30 seconds 3 Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock and open the door The hom will sound and the headlamps will
95. and make you lose control You could have collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the hody and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If vou have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for vour tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting vour vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Remember cleaning products be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part o
96. and styling dominated the 505 and 605 Cruise control automatic climate control tilt and telescoping steering wheels twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as air suspension memory seat automatic electric door lacks transistor radio a brushed stainless steel roof and low prafile tires 1957 Eldorado Brougham The Eldorado introduced in 1953 was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car The 472 cu in V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu in for all 1970 through 1976 Eldorados The Track Master computerized skid control braking svstem option debuted on 1970 Eldorados driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint system air bag was available on all 1974 975 and 1976 Cadillacs Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available on 1975 Cadillacs and standard on the new international size 1976 Seville In 1978 the Trip Computer option incorporated the first on board microprocessor The electronics and computerization which were pioneered by Cadillac in the 708 came of age in the 80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On Board Diagnostics in 1980 four wheel Anti lock Brakes on 1986 models and Traction Control in the fall of 1989 The 1992 Seville STS was the first car ever to win all three major automotive awards Car of the Year Motor Trend Ten Best List Car amp Dri
97. ar haa reseed 4 17 2 12 RhAinasense WIPCTS 2 33 Over Things That Bum 2 29 RAP I 55355990541 Ee ues eran qiu E 2 17 Sr C TER accaces area LARUE R4 617463 4 37 4 38 Reading Lamps 2 45 Pass Key Not Programmed Message 2 83 8 7 Rear Belt Ern ceo ap aine mE 1 44 Compartment Fuse 659 Safety EY Dex ci n x 1 6 Door Security Locks CEREREM 2 5 MDC crew wis se CERT DER EET COIT 1 12 Outside Seat Position ECTS Md 1 27 DAE CI cues Nl aci Rei 6 48 Storage ATmD NU 2 2 22 2222 2 53 Center Rear Passenger Position aoreet 1 30 SOWIE RS EET 5 9 5 13 Children oam UR AUI Md 1 32 Window Defogger a i La dE AGGERE 3 13 Driver Position Veris a CERE RATER 1 12 Window Locke t rer erresumen 2 31 Extender SUM n do n wow aue Rearview Mirror Electrochromic ee 2 46 2 48 How to Wear Properly 12 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 5 Incorrect Usage 1 16 1 17 1 18 1 19 1 42 1 43 Reduced Engine Power Message 2 83 Lap Belt iic uuu 1 31 Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 64 6 65 Lap Should r a js sage aes s
98. arded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After the air bag inflates it quickly deflates This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time The part of the bag that comes into contact with you may be warm but it will never be too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags ir bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle N CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If vou have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door Your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the air inflates if battery power is available But if you want to you can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamp
99. arge water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hir them N c Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water 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 But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or more 1s low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage vour engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Tum on y
100. ary to cool the air Pressing the recirculation button will change the operation to a manual mode and the air will recirculate non stop Press this button again to turn off the recirculation feature If you notice the windows fogging press the recirculation button to exit the recirculation mode DUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL With this feature the right front passenger can control the temperature of heated air for his her own zone The passenger can select four degree warmer or cooler temperature from the driver s setting To the system on press the PASS TEMP button Press the up arrow to increase the temperature and press the down arrow to decrease the climate setting Pressing the OFF button will turn off the dual zone function Air Conditioning On hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best With the ECC system press the AUTO ECON button to assist in cooling air and in maintaining proper airflow Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting by pressing the blue button to cool your vehicle and pressing the red button to warm your vehicle Press the fan button arrows up or down to adjust the fan speed If you have the dual zone system press the AC button to turn the system on and then select the proper MODE to direct airflow The system will cool and dehumidify the air
101. assembly line Compression production From this achievement evolved the V8 Engine reference to Cadillac as Standard of the World In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation Convenience cleanliness and all weather comfort were greatly enhanced 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment The Penalty of Leadership first appeared in the January 2 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac commitment to leadership quality and innovation It 15 widely regarded as one of the vi finest documents ever written It was published following the introduction of the first production V8 engine which was standard in all Cadillacs beginning with the 1915 model Many Cadillac firsts have followed over the years including the synchro mech clashless transmission a nationwide comprehensive service policy security plate glass chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist 1927 LaSalle Harley Earl The 30s witnessed production of the powerful smooth and quiet V 12 and V16 engines The crisp contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling 1931 Vi Sport Phaeton 16 Engine During World War II shortly after Pearl Harbor Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks combat vehicles and internal pa
102. ated Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage See Engine Overheating in the Index STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE 35 If this message appears while the engine is running stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected Severe damage to the engine can result THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM CAR MAY NOT RESTART 34 This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive Security System PASS Key II fault has been detected in the system which means that the PASS Key II system is disabled and is not protecting the vehicle The vehicle usually restarts however you may want to take your vchicle to proper service center before turning off the engine TOP SPEED FUEL CUT OFF 111 This message will appear when the PCM senses that the maximum speed for your Cadillac has been reached The speed of your vehicle will decrease several mph as the fuel supply is cutoff This allows your vehicle to stay in stable operating range TRACTION READY 91 This message informs the driver that the traction control system is available This occurs when the traction on off button in the glove box has been returned to an on position pressing the button once tums the traction control system off pressing the button again turns the system back on TRACTION OFF 89 This message will be displaved after the traction control has been turned off TRANS FLUID RESET 48
103. ault Message 2 85 BOUND I cei Pura aC E RR ROI 2 64 RASH ia a a al 4 10 Sins CANE Ce Ree 6 46 Starting Disabled Due To Theft System Remove Ignition Key Message 2 85 Starting Your DERRER RAE 2 17 Edo as 5 16 5 17 5 20 HET ERI E 4 10 In Emergencies Meer o Mem MAGNASIEER 4 10 PoWer Vix Pienso 4 10 Speed Sensitive 4 10 Sy ge ol oe 4 10 Wheel TUE one cereo rer mee rr S MEME 8 9 Wheel Touch Control 8 Stop 03 Low Oil Pressure Message 08 Stop Engine Overheated Message 2 85 Storage Compartments Peat eee tater te 2 52 Storage Vehicle seem 6 29 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 36 Bun VIROER Silla ex Ra C3 see a RES Reiss 2 54 Sunglasses Storage 2 53 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint 1 20 Surge Tank Coolant 5 18 5 20 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 23 Symbols Vehicl 1 2 ceram xiii Tac o eee ee 2 64 Taillamp Bulb Repla
104. ay Trunk Release Release Relay Fuel Filler Door Relay Fuel Door Release Relay Release Solenoid Door Lock High Beam Relay Relay Right and Left Front Door CLUSTER Steering Wheel Controls Cluster Motors Right and Left Rear Door Inlock PZM Electrochromic Mirror Motors Door Unlock Relay Rain Sensor Optional Driver and Passenger Seat Lumbar Accessory Relay Switch Lumbar Switch Driver Seat Only Memory RR DEFOG EB ec T HTD MIR Right and Left Outsid nnd Mirror 2 Front and Rear Park Lamps Right Front and Rear Sidemarker HTD SEAT R Passenger eee Relay Lamps Headlamp Switch L ate Export Rear Fog Lamp Relay me ELC Relay and motor LTPARK Lefi Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps Right and Left Parking EN DLPWASH Headlamp Wash Relay Export Underhood Lamp Headlamp Wash Motor Do not alter OBD Il related fuses or circuit breakers ee ee Replacement Bulbs Application Number Ashay o eves 161 eran 1156 mie na eee Cert ce o e pe aen 1156 Courtesy Reading 168 KEOE Waring 856 Glove Compartment 194 Headlamps Composite Inner HighBeam 9005 Outer Low Beam 9006 Illumination Entry Lock RITE 192 Application Number Instr
105. ay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped CLN This message may appear on the display If it does your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Bose AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Players with Digital Signal Processing Option Plaving the Kadio PWR Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position The system will on Press the button again to turn the system ofl VOL Tum the knab clockwise to increase the volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume The volume level will appear on the display 3 18 Finding a Station Press this button to select AM and preset stations 1 2 Press this button to select or FM2 and preset stations TUNE SEEK Press this button to activate the radio choose higher or lower radio stations Press and hold this button until vou hear a chime Release the button to begin seeking to the ne
106. be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If vou don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get shock The vehicles could also be damaged Before you connect the cables here are some things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts 100 Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running 5 5 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Don t let the other end of the positive cable touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Now connect the black negative cable to the good 5 negative terminal Don t let the other end of the negative cable touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the
107. be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in crash 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 so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Tom or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary Bu
108. behind the net It can located directly above the inside rearview mirror in the help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or headliner push up and the storage area will open quick starts and stops Rear Storage Armrest Option The net is for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you When not using the net Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seal armrest hook the net to the tabs sec uring it to the sill plate which includes an open storage compartment and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use To open lift the front edge This feature is available on vehicles with leather interiors only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter With the full console press on the cover which is located below the climate control system to reveal the front ashtray To clean this ashtray lift it out by gripping the sides If you don t have a center console pull the tray out to reveal the ashtray The tray is located beneath the radio To clean this ashtray lift it out by pulling on the snuffer If the ashtray will not come out try reaching under it and gently press up on the ashtray bowl to remove it To use the rear ashtray lift the lid Don t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing damaging fire The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray Press it all the way in and release It will po
109. below the base of the fill neck Use a flashlight as necessary to see into the tank The surge tank is located next to the engine block on the passenger s side of the engine The cooling system when hot is under a lot of pressure If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message appears on the DIC you will need to add coolant NL Adding Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If you need more coolant add the proper mix ar the surge tank but only when the engine is cool NOTICE The surge tank cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa N CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possihle engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up If the surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced ae General Motors cap is recommended When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is ight P Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature If your thermostat needs to be replaced a General Motors thermostat 15 recommended Ee ee ee Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir 15 located n
110. ble to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries A few driving trips should turn the light aff Are you low on fuel As your engine starts to run out of fuel vour engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine 15 warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience this condition change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the praper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the praper test equipm
111. cement i o eso acra ES Tape Player Care 3 35 Telephone Cellular 22 age Temperature Control Climate Control System 3 2 3 6 Temperature Control Passenger 3 9 A eens E TE E a aes 2 11 Theft System Problem Car May Not Restart Message 89 Theft Deterrent System 2 12 Theft Deterrent Audio Feature 3 33 ossa enemy or 6 23 Third 3 Automatic Transaxle 2 23 Steering Wheel 2 32 Time Setting the lesen eee ns 3 14 Tire Loading Information fais coe ui 4 29 TIO RES Kbps Eo CEU VO SE 6 36 Alignment and Balance 6 41 Buying New 6 39 CUM y CES 6 43 Changing Flat 5 25 Cleaning ee 6 50 Compact Spare Te ee ere 5 35 Inflation 6 36 6 37 Loading 4 29 css 6 26 6 41 6 41 Treadwear 6 40 Uniform Quality Grading 6 40 6 39 Wheel Replacement lt 2 5 2 0 0 000 esses ees 6 42 When It s Time for New 6 39 Speed Fuel Cut Off Message 2 85 Top SAG exa ade err 1 35 Torgus
112. cene as 1 12 1 27 Remote Fuel Door Release 6 4 Larger Children Lect raza I 41 Remove Key Message 2 83 Questions and Answers PoP CR 1 11 Replacement Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 27 are eI det eR eae AIRE 6 62 Rear Seat Passengers 1 27 PN D Reminder Light TO ERE 1 7 2 66 a 6 42 Replacing After a DIETO IS 1 44 Replacing Safety Belts DLE epe ete a Vlt 1 44 Right Front Passenger Position 1 26 Safety Defects 7 10 7 11 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster DA EET Restraints Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1 14 EEERS 1 44 Smaller Children and Babies 1 32 ne eee E iw 1 34 Use During Pregnancy 1 26 HOMI ur CERES TEE Rem es 1 6 Why They Work LM UEM 1 8 Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 44 Safety EIN End 4 35 Retained Accessory 2 17 Safety Defects Reporting 7 10 7 11 Reverse R Automatic Transaxle 2 21 Safety Wamings and Symbols
113. ch as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Cadillac will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first 6 51 Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION USAGE 2 1050173 16 oz 04731 Chrome Cleaner and Polish 1050174 1 0 473 1 White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Removes soil and black marks For cloth 2 75 sq ft Shines vehicle without scratching 1050172 16 oz 0 473 L Tar and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes and polishes 1050201 16 0 473 L Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish Exterior cleaner and polish 1050427 Cleans grease grime and smoke film 105
114. d DIC display reads 0 0 The RANGE display shows how far the computer thinks vou can travel with the fuel that is in the tank The computer does not know what driving conditions will be like for the rest of your trip so the range 1s estimated based on the recent fuel economy Therefore the range reading may change as your driving habits change Going from city to highway driving may increase the range reading If the range display shows LO vou should stop for fuel as soon as possible Your computer needs enough data for the RANGE reading to work Driver Information Center DIC The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle s systems The DIC is used to display driver selectable information and warning status messages If more than one problem is detected the DIC will automatically display all current messages Digital Control Buttons DISPLAY ENG ON OFF 1 1 INFORMATION TIMER DISPLAY ON OFF Pressing this button will turn off the DIC Electronic Climate Control fuel data center the fuel gage trip odometer and odometer While the displays are off pressing the INFORMATION button will only turn on the DIC If the TRIP SET button is pressed or the fuel level falls below four gallons 15 2 L all the displays will come back on ENG MET English Metric You can change the displav from English miles to metric kilometers by pressing this button The same button also changes other read
115. d characteristics and climate Traction A The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straightahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades A and B represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire fa
116. d facing child restraint See Seats in the Index Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 1 39 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button 15 6 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the retractor to set the lock safety belt quickly if you ever had to 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 The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicles safety belts li you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide 1 41 Accident statistics show that
117. d that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your Cadillac dealer service department Halogen Bulbs 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 2 Turn headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing 1 Lift the cover to gain access 3 Remove the headlamp housing socket 4 After removing the wiring hamess from the headlamp housing socket replace the bulb and socket Reconnect it to the wiring harness and reinstall the headlamp housing sacket back 1nto the headlamp assembly Do not touch the glass portion of the new halogen bulb The oil from vour fingers will shorten the bulb life 0 6 31 Cornering Lamp 1 Open the hood to gain access to the mounting screw Remove the screw secunng the cornenng lamp housing 3 Gently pull out the cornering lamp assembly Taillamp l Open the trunk to gain access to the tai
118. d this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements 4 32 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points e There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial palice Consider using sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls e Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when lowing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do w
119. d to adjust the seatback But don t have seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Head Restraints AN CAUTION Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position Sitting in a reclined position when vour vehicle is reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this Safety Belts They re for Everyone The shoulder belt can t do its job because it This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts won t be against your body Instead it will be in properly It also tells you some things you should not do front of vou In a crash you could go into it with safety belts receiving neck or other injuries And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the SIR or air bag system belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly RR m A CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your
120. ding interference that may cause undesired operation Programming the Transmitter Do not use the universal transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse safety feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand held transmitters It will operate garage doors and gates or with the accessory package other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home office lighting systems and security systems The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and 1s powered by your vehicle s battery and charging system M M T T Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 If you have not previously programmed a universal channel proceed to Step 2 Otherwise hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the red light begins to flash rapidly approximately 20 seconds Then release the buttons This procedure initializes the memory and erases any previous settings for all three channels Hold the end of the hand held transmitter against the bottom surface of the univ
121. directions that part 2 81 CHECK COOLANT LEVEL 02 This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible CHECK FUEL GAGE 39 This message will appear when the fuel supply is less than four gallons 15 2 1 and the display is turned off digital clusters only CHECK OIL LEVEL 36 For correct operation of the low oil sensing system vour vehicle should be on a level surface A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message may appear if the vehicle 15 parked on grades The level sensing system does not check for actual oil level if the engine has been off for a short period of time and the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears and your vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine aff for at least 30 minutes the oil level should be checked by observing the oil dipstick Prior to checking the oil level be sure the engine has been off for five minutes and your vehicle 15 on a level surface Then check the dipstick and add oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index CHECK WASHER FLUID 25 This message will appear for several seconds indicating that vou need washer solvent 2 82 CRUISE ENGAGED 43 This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise DOOR OPEN 141 The passenger s door is open or ajar when this message appears
122. dshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when wom Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required 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 it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 10056 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle 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 pro
123. ducks E d erac 2 32 Gases Hydraulic Brake Warning Light ore m mc P RUSSE a TAEAE e eer CERE 2 64 GAWE vise ee wena au CRDI 4 30 Inmition PERE cec TUTTA Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 20 Illuminated Entry 2 2 2 2 2 44 CaS A RR 2 52 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors 2 55 Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 30 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver 2 45 Gross Vehicle Weighi Rating ET eee ee eee 4 30 Inflation aere nme 36 Guide Fran ais dag T Instrument Panel 212 5 a h aa ppe e 2 60 EAR 4 30 Brightness Control 2 44 PAM bags 6 47 EE 6 29 Cluster IS PT Aen e OH a EAR 2 62 ME Hazard Warning Flashers yO 5 1 exse Resr inis 1 Jack DERE E r NELE POP Pa etree 5 28 Jutp SUE ELE 5 3 te eee aE pre 2 1 Certification Tire taa aac ac na anco Service Parts Identification 6 53 Tire Loading Information ropes voi 4 29 Vehicl
124. duct assembly downward Make sure that both latches are secure and fully engaged Reinstall the clean air duct over the mass airflow sensor Make sure that the duct is secure around the entire outer edge of the sensor Tighten the air duct clamp Reconnect the LAT sensor Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Maintenance Schedule booklet 6 16 N CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flames if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires vou could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions Inheavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Us
125. ducts from vour dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Cadillac has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks 6 49 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Cadillac garaged or covered whenever possible Aluminum or Chrome Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughlv dry with a soft clean towel wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on
126. dy to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage vour washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage vour washer system and paint The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located next to the air filter on the driver s side of the engine Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full n HU MM M ui Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first 15 that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that Hurd 15 leaking out of the brake system If it 15 you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings
127. e 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 Some experimenting with this button will help you determine the best sound Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the BAL knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position 15 a detent and balances the speakers Turn the knob clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise for left speakers FADE Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the FADE knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for rear speakers Push the knobs back in when you re not using them 3 20 Playing a Cassette Tape With the radio on insert a cassette tape The tape will begin playing as soon as it i5 inserted While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted The display will show TAPE with an arrow to indicate which side of the tape 1s playing PLAY will appear on the display when a tape 15 playing If an error occurs while trying to play a cas
128. e Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood It 15 located on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located above the front erille Lift up on the release lever as you raise the hood eee When you open the hood you ll see A Battery D Oil Fill Location G Transaxle Dipstick Fill B Coolant Fill Location E Engine Oil Dipstick Location Air Cleaner C Power Steering Fluid Brake Master Cylinder IL Windshield Washer Fluid Before closing the hood be sure ail filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly ww H The engine oil dipstick is located behind the radiator on the driver s side of the engine The black handle says ENGINE OIL on it off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If vou don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Engine Oil A CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when the engine oil is approximately a quart low If the message is displayed check the dipstick level and add oil as needed It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Checking Engine Pull out the dipstick and clean it
129. e Identification Number 6 53 2 40 2 44 OD oe eren ts re ra rdwy ri gy reds 2 41 Leaving Your dE o o co 2 6 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 21 Level Control 2 87 Light SOMA a da PEVIRLAdOO RR A PR 2 44 LAMB ics pce A A A pon E 2 54 Lights Air Bag Readiness 1 21 2 66 Anti Lock Brake System Warning aA a Eu a 2 69 4 6 Brake System Waming 2 67 Charging FRI whee renner Rae 2 61 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 2 71 PR exa TER a Leon 2 74 Parking Brake Indicator 2 68 Safety Belt Reminder 1 7 2 66 Service Engine Soom 2 7 Traction Control System Warming 2 70 4 9 8 6 Loading Your VERE 4 29 Locks Anti Lockout Feature 2 6 Automatic TAN obi ob ba ua 2 4 Frater Weal pers A Frew EEE 2 3 a onic ere OES 2 4 Programmable Automatic 2 4 Rear Door Security PEPE ERR ETO Merete 2 5 Trunk Release 2521 d rra 2 10 Lumbar Controls se TUE E
130. e badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Put the shift lever in PARK 2 Set the parking brake firmly 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end ae 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 center dial on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire 5 26 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 Removing the Wheel Cover The tools you ll be using include the jack and the wheel wrench B There 15 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 try to remove it with your hands Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire CAUTION Getting under a v
131. e button located above the radio on the DIC to open the trunk You can also press the trunk button on the Keyless Entry transmitter to access the trunk compartment 1f you do not have the full console press the trunk button on the Keyless Entry transmitter 2 10 Security Override Pressing the VALET button located inside of the glove box will disable the use of the trunk fuel door and garage door opener Pressing this button again will make these features reusable Locking the glove box with the door key will also help to secure your Vehicle Note that the Keyless Entry transmitter can not be used to open the trunk or fuel door if the VALET button 15 pressed in Trunk Lid Automatic Pull Down Feature N CAUTION Your car has an automatic pull down feature that helps close the trunk electronically Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down Your fingers could be injured and vou would need someone to help you free them Keep vour fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it and as it is going down Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Cadillac has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we pul on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Kev in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside its an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t d
132. e owners with general operation and maintenance information 7 12 NOTES 7 13 amaaa II m NOTES 7 14 Section 8 Index Auc Off For Engine Protection Message 2 80 CAE EE E ia 1 20 How Does it Restrain 24 Hw dt WIE epi RB se Location aa eo 12 cr ca C WEG 1 21 2 66 m a A n e consumere Ea 1 25 What Makes 1 23 What Will You See After it Inflates 1 24 When Should it Inflate 1 23 GE a ESCORT VERTI 22 6 14 Air Cm Oh oe aE 3 9 Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6 64 6 65 Air Control Climate Control System 3 2 3 6 Alarm Theft Determent 2 12 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 4 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 50 Antenna Power 3 36 Ju TATE LAUR ewe as bed eg iau lax 6 20 Anti Lock A ETA a ac E E peed ee ees 4 6 Brake System Waming Light 2 69 4 6 Anti Lockeut Feature 2 6 Pate ih ede alge 3 33 Appear nc Care 2 2 2 2 6 44 Appearance Care Materials Chart
133. e tape will begin playing as soon as it 15 inserted While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted The display will show TAPE with an arrow to indicate which side of the tape is playing PLAY will appear on the display when a tape is playing If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape it could be that The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the tape Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Flip the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your cassette tape may be damaged and should be used in the player Try a new tape to sure your player is working properly The cassette tape 15 broken Check to see if your tape is broken Try a new tape Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players wall not work in your cassette player These adapters will cause an error message to show on the display and the adapter cassette will be ejected TAPE Press this button to switch from radio to cassette tape play Press AM or FMZ to switch to the radio SEEK Press the forward arrow to search for the next selection on the tape Press the backward arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape KEP will appear on the display Your tape
134. e to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 a To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body r Center Passenger Position W 0 To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Lap Belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt 15 snug When you sit in the 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 Buckle position and release it the same way as the la
135. e wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 8 Lower the vehicle turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 9 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly criss cross sequence as shown Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If vou have to replace them be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ib ft 140 N m 5 32 a i Re Storing the Flat Tire and Tools NOTICE N CAUTION Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Don
136. e worn over the shoulder at all times A CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash vour body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen pig H What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured 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 vour dealer to fix it The belt is twisted across the body 8 Q unlatch the belt just push the button 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 you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system or air bag system Your Cadillac has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if
137. ealer technician who will provide on site service Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing 1 800 882 1112 24 hours a day 365 days a year This service is provided at no charge for warranty covered situation and for nominal charge if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty Cadillac Owner Privileges Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privileges at no charge throughout your 7996 Cadillac Warranty Period 48 Months 50 000 Miles 80 000 km Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the following situations Towing Service Battery Jump Starting L 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 be reimbursed during the 48 months or 50 000 miles 80 000 kilometers warranty period Items covered are hotel meals and rental car Roadside Service Availability Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada an advisor is available to assist you over the phone A dealer technician if available can travel to vour location within a 30 mile 50 kilometer radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If bevond this radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest
138. ed car iv Henry Leland known as the master of precision initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac in 1902 His exacting standards prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years Craftsmanship A Creed Accuracy A Law The introduction of the first four cylinder engine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph For attention to quality and innovation the Royal Automobile Club of England awarded the prestigious Dewar Trophy to Cadillac twice first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again for introducing the electric self starter electric lighting and ignition system on 1912 models Cadillac 15 the only American manufacturer to win this honor and the only manufacturer in the world to win it twice 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 What better name for the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit commonplace as standardized parts are today in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service 1914 V8 Engine V16 Engines e LE 1930 1940 1949 Overhead Standardization opened the of the industrial world Valve High and was the comerstone of modern
139. egs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to tilt the wheel Adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position and then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a tum or a lane change To signal a tum move the lever all the way up or down The lever returns automatically when the tum is complete A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is complete The lever returns when it s released 2 32 If the turn signal is left a warning chime will sound and the DIC will display TURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a mile to remind you to turn it off Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a bumed out signal bulb Other drivers won t see the turn signal Replace burned out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents Check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index and for burned out bulbs if the arrow fails to work when signaling a tum Headlamp High Low Beam Pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you and then
140. ehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts raising your vehicle Don t remove them vet 2 Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches 11 0 INCHES 7 0 INCHES 279 mm 177 mm 3 Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire eround for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle Put the compact spare tire near you 5 Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 6 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If vou do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make th
141. en move the shift lever into the gear vou want Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK this 1 Turn the key to OFF Open and close the driver s door to tum off the Retained Accessory Power feature Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 Shift to NEUTRAL N Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear you want 5 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can 2 28 Engine exhaust kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into vour vehicle Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and e Have your vehicle fixed immediately LIIS TIE LI oe s M
142. engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection 15 JUST as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery un Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Cadillac dealer or a professional towing service tow your Seville See Roadside Assistance 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 Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains towing instructions and illustrations
143. ent and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed 2 73 Pressure Light This light tells vou if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure The light goes on when you turn your key to RUN or START It goes off once you start your engine That s a check to be sure the light works If it doesn t come on be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong When the light comes on and stays on means that oil isn t flowing through your engine properly You could he low on oil and you might have some other svstem prohlem 2 74 N CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Fuel Gage letter E is shown If the fuel supply gets down to approximately one gallon 3 8 L the E will flash and the FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW message will appear in the DIC On the analog fuel gage the FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW message will also appear 7 Here are few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage a e PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL
144. er You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc Each of the 12 trays holds one disc Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays Load the trays from bottom to top placing a disc on the tray label side down If you load a disc label side up the disc will not play and an error will occur Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine 3 30 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 of the arrow marked on 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 and an error will occur When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded To eject the magazine from the player slide the CD changer door all the way open The magazine will automatically eject Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer the CD symbol will appear on the radio display I
145. ersal transmitter so that you can still see the red light 3 Decide which one of the three channels you want to program Using both hands press the hand held transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter Continue to hold both buttons through Step 4 4 Hold down both buttons until you see the red light on the universal transmitter flash rapidly and then stop The rapid flashing which could take up to 90 seconds indicates that the universal transmitter has been programmed Release both buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly 2 58 If you have trouble programming the universal transmitter make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery in the hand held transmitter is not dead If you still cannot program it rotate the hand held transmitter end over end and try again The universal transmitter may not work with older garage door openers that do not meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts consult your Cadillac dealer Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter in case vou need to erase and reprogram the universal transmitter Note to Canadian Owners During programming the hand held transmitter may stop transmitting after one or two seconds If vou are programming from one of these transmitters you should press and repress the button on the hand held transmitter every tw
146. ery guard has been programmed your vehicle will enter the storage mode approximately 20 minutes after the ignition key has been turned off The RKE will also be disabled at this point The RKE will reactivate when a door or the trunk is opened however if your vehicle is left inactive for another 20 minutes the RKE will re enter the storage mode Your vehicle will stay in the storage mode until the ignition key is turned out of LOCK The system will wake up when the door key is inserted into the door however your vehicle will remain in the storage mode The ignition must be out of LOCK before the battery guard is disabled Mirrors Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror Your Cadillac has an electrochromic day night rearview mirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it 15 becoming dark outside Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind you At night when the glare 15 too high the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare this change may take a few seconds The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced 2 46 On Off Switch Time Delay This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from the night mode to the day mode as you drive under lights and through traffic Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse mode 15 another important feature of the au
147. ery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and vou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control Z CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when vou don t want to You could be stariled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch ta ON SET Pw WIPER L f 2 Accelerate to the speed you want 3 Press the SET CRUISE Resuming a Set Speed button at the end of the T lever and release it The Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then mm is CRUISE ENGAGED CRUISE WIPER message will display on applying the brake will end Lai oes the DIC the cruise function Once ne you re going about 25 mph ML 40 km h or more you can move the cruise contro switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate for about half a second to reset This returns you to your desired preset speed E 4 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Remember
148. es The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left Jane on a freeway as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as vou drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in th right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your tum signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply 4 21 The
149. es such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Maintenance Schedule booklet How to Check Because this operation can be little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Cadillac dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or vou could get a false reading on the dipstick Too much or too little fluid can damage vour transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid 6 17 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake app
150. esy Transportation provides you with transportation if your car requires warranty repairs Your dealer will provide you with a courtesy vehicle if one is available Shuttle Service Warranty work can frequently be handled in one day but there is no reason for you to wait around Cadillac helps eliminate inconvenience to you with transportation alternatives Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides shuttle service for same day warranty work Your Cadillac dealer can get you where you need to be with minimal interruption of your daily schedule In Canada for warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your dealer for details Miscellaneous Service Gold Key Courtesy Transportation also provides various reimbursements for overnight repairs such as transportation obtained independently cab fare or reasonable fuel expenses for a ride provided by another individual Please ask about specific Gold Key Courtesy Transportation benefits offered vour Cadillac dealer Plan Ahead When Possible Whenever possible schedule an appointment for your vehicle s warranty work Your Cadillac dealer can then prepare to meet your alternative transportation needs and minimize inconveniences typically associated with Warranty repairs Owner Responsibilities There are only two thin
151. ety 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 0 ER Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt ar not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so vou unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If vehicle has air bags why should 1 have to wear safety belts Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault vou and your passengers can be hurt Being good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control
152. ever to decrease fan TEMP Press the up arrow lever to increase the temperature and the down arrow lever to decrease temperature 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 Find out what your Cadillac system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Press and hold 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 M Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Also available is an AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player which includes four Bose amplified speakers See your dealer for details Playing the Radio PWR Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position The system will tum on Press the button again to turn the system off VOL Turn ihe knob clockwise to increase the volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume The volume level will appear on the display DSPL Press this button to display the station being played or the time of day Finding a Station
153. everse Gear Day Mode The reverse mode is another important feature of the automatic mirror When the shift lever is placed in REVERSE R the mirror changes to the day mode This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you back up Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the auto dimming feature work Compass Calibration Once the compass 15 calibrated it does not need to be recalibrated To calibrate the compass 1 Set the switch on the mirror control to C M 2 Tum the vehicle ignition switch on The letter C should be displaved in the mirror compass window If not hold the CAL switch on the bottom of the mirror for more than 10 seconds and the letter C will appear To hold in the CAL switch insert a paper clip mto the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing The display will show number first but keep holding until the letter C appears For quick calibration drive the vehicle in a 360 degree circle at less than 5 mph 8 km h until the display reads a compass direction For normal calibration drive the vehicle on your everyday routine and the compass will eventually calibrate 2 49 Compass Variance Variance 15 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 va
154. ext to the coolant surge tank on the passenger s side of the engine 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 A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedule booklet Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing 6 24 Adding Washer Fluid When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with rea
155. f 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 The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the CD magazine CD Press this button if you have a disc loaded in the changer and the radio is playing to play a compact disc Press AM or FM 1 2 to return to the radio when compact disc is playing Press TAPE to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded Press CD to switch between the CD pushbuttons 1 through 6 and 7 through 12 These pushbuttons represent the order of the discs loaded in the changer DSPL Press this button to display the time of day Press this button again within five seconds to see the element time Press DSPL again within five seconds to see how many compact discs are loaded in the changer and where they are loaded Press DSPL again to review the active preset buttons 1 through 6 or 7 through 12 PUSHBUTTONS Press buttons one through six to go from one compact disc to another that is loaded in the changer SIDE Press this button to select the next disc in the changer Each time you press this button DISC LOADING will appear on the display and the disc number on the radio display will move to the next available CD REV Press this button to reverse quickly t
156. f the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your Cadillac be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too e 8 6 6 44 Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol e Laundry Soap e Bleach e Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Cadillac Lise 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 GM 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 Here are some cleaning tips e Always read the instructions on the cleaner label e Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Useaclean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area e Ifa ring
157. fetv chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start vour vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working 4 35 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders
158. flash If the alarm does not sound when it should check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the fuse does not need to be replaced you may need to have your Cadillac serviced To reduce the possibility of theft always activate the optional theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle 2 13 PASS Key Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key Il theft deterrent system PASS Key is a passive system The system 15 armed when the key is PASS Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that is read by a decoder module in your vehicle If the key resistor matches the code stored in the vehicle module the vehicle s fuel and starting systems will be enabled If an incorrect key is used the vehicles fuel and starting systems are disabled for three minutes Additional attempts during this lockout period will not start the car removed from the ignition If the engine does not start and the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY message is displayed in the Driver Information Center your key should be checked for damage Starting may be attempted with an undamaged key immediately See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith for key service If the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY and WAIT 3 MINUTES messages are displayed the key should be cleaned and dried After three min
159. forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along sutch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material Don t rub it roughly As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer Wipe with a clean cloth 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 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent cleaning ring 6 45 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease oil butter margarine shoe po
160. g roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Winter Driving Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if vou will Have your Cadillac in good shape for winter be driving under severe conditions include a small ba of sand a piece of old carpet a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Here are some tips for winter driving You may want to pul winter emergency supplies in your trunk Driving Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there 15 snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful 4 26 What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth packed blowing or loose snow drive with cautian Keep your traction control syste
161. g feature N CAUTION convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If vou cut too sharply into the right lane vou could hit a vehicle on your right Check vour inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box The glove box 15 located in front of the passenger seat To lock the glove box door insert the oval key in the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door Map Pocket The driver s door may have map storage compartment You may also have a storage compartment on the passenger s door Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle is equipped with either the mini console if you have the column shifter or the optional full front console with shift lever The mini console comes with a storage tray a storage compartment for CD s or tapes and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use The full console includes a storage compartment for CD s or tapes and an optional phone an armrest and cupholder The cupholder can be opened by pressing on the surface panel located in front of the armrest Close the lid to secure Sunglass Compartment Option Convenience Net This feature is available on vehicles without the optional convenience net is inside the back wall of the trunk astroroof To gain access to this compartment which is Put small loads like grocery bags
162. gine 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 few seconds when you start your engine In the section Problems on the Road this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your Cadillac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission contral systems SERVICE ENGINE SOON This system is called II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment In Canada OBD II is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated hy the system before any problem 15 apparent which may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction 2 71 NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and vour engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warra
163. gs which you will be responsible for during the use of your courtesy vehicle You are required to provide insurance coverage and replenish the fuel used In many cases your own auto insurance policy may provide primary coverage for the courtesy vehicle similar to rental car agreements Please check with your insurance company to be certain what s covered This service is provided to vou under the terms of the New Vehicle Warranty therefore it is imperative that your vehicle be picked up from the dealership at the completion of the warranty service Vehicles not picked up in a timely fashion incur rental fees charged to the customer Some state insurance regulations make it impractical rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle Cadillac will reimburse you up to 30 day for any documented transportation you receive 7 8 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program may not be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this 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 arises where you feel your concern ha
164. he CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 3 22 Trunk Mounted CD Changer Option With the optional compact disc changer you can play up to 12 discs continuously Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine The small discs 8 cm can be played only with specially designed trays Objects in the trunk which shift or slide during driving could damage your CD changer Protect vour CD changer by using the convenience net whenever possible Place large objects in the trunk appropriately so that they will not come into contact with the CD changer You must first load the magazine with discs before you Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine slide can play a compact disc Each of the 12 trays holds one open the door of the compact disc CD changer Push disc Press the button on the back of the magazine and the magazine into the changer in the direction of the pull gently on one of the trays Load the trays from arrow marked on top of the magazine bottom to top placing a disc on the tray label side down If vou load a disc label side up the disc will not play and an error will occur Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot Repeat this procedure for
165. he control forward to increase support and upward to raise the support mechanism To adjust the back support press the control down and rearward Keep in mind that as your seating position changes as it may during long trips so should the position of your lumbar support Adjust the seat as needed Memory Seat Option Adjust the driver s seat to a comfortable position and then press the SET button Within five seconds press button 1 second seating position may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 instead of button 1 Note that each time a memory button is pressed a single beep will sound through the radio If your vehicle is in PARK you recall a seating position by briefly pressing button or 2 This will adjust the seat to where you have previously programmed it If you have accidently pressed one of the memory recall buttons and want to stop seat movement press one of the manual seat control buttons This cancels a memory seat recall You can also recall a seat position if your vehicle is not in PARK P Press and hold either the 1 or 2 button until seat movement is complete Releasing the buttons will stop seat adjustment The EXIT button can be programmed to allow easy exit for up to two driver s Adjust the seat to a comfortable exit position and press the SET button followed by the EXIT button Within five seconds press button 1 A second exit posi
166. he preset station Setting the Tone BASS Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the BASS knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass The middle position is a detent TREB Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble The middle position is a detent Push the knobs back in when you are not using them 3 19 DSP The Digital Signal Processing DSP feature is used to produce four audio effects These include TALK DRIVER SEAT LIVE and AUDITORIUM DSP can be used while listening to the radio the cassette tape player or the CD player To activate DSP press the DSP button Press this button again to go through the four effects To tum the DSP feature off press OFF TALK This setting is used when listening to non musical material such as baseball games talk shows or news TALK gives the best clarity of spoken words The high and low frequencies are lowered the mid range is increased and the audio is moved to the front speakers DRIVER SEAT This setting adjusts the audio to give the driver the best possible sound qualities This has been done by tailoring the sound arrival times and equalization for the driver seat DRIVER SEAT can be used at any time for any material Other passengers in the vehicle may not perceive the same effect e LIVE This setting is used to imitate the sound of a live performanc
167. he tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape 1s in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge 3 35 Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from time to time To clean the antenna mast NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down 1 on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna This will prevent the mast from possibly getting 2 Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits damaged If the antenna does not go down when equivalent solvent you turn the radio off it may be damaged or 3 Wipe the cloth over the mast sections removing any need to be cleaned In either case lower the dirt antenna by hand by carefully pressing the 4 Wipe dry with a c
168. heels It s all right to drive with your compact spare though It was developed for use on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The 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 are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter Lype snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example tire graded 150 would wear one and half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in roa
169. hen vou carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Towing a Trailer If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly vou can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could he seriously injured Pull a trailer only if vou have followed all the steps in this section Ask your Cadillac dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see your Cadillac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with proper 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 Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please rea
170. his right arrow button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances and FWD will appear on the display You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in FWD mode SIDE Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing 3 21 SCAN Press this button SCAN will appear on the display until the next selection 1s found and then PLAY will appear on the display Use SCAN to listen to selections for a few seconds The tape will go to a selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press this button again to stop scanning EJECT Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape The radio will play Eject may be activated with the radio off if the ignition is Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the PWR button is turned on Press PWR or turn the ignition key OFF to stop the cassette tape player The tape will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped This message may appear on the display If it does your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset t
171. hrough a track selection FF Press this button to advance quickly through a track selection RDM Press this button to enter random play mode RDM will appear on the display The loaded discs will be played in random rather than sequential 1 2 3 order Press SEEK while RDM is on the display to randomly seek through discs and tracks Press RDM again to sequential order SEEK Press the left arrow while playing a compact disc to go back to the start of a current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the left arrow again and the changer will go to previous tracks Press the right arrow to go ta the next higher track on the disc SCAN When you press SCAN while playing vou will hear the first few seconds of each disc Press SCAN again to stop on CD The CD will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display EJECT Slide the CD changer door all the way open and the disc will automatically eject 3 32 Compact Disc Changer Errors If ERROR appears on the display an error has occurred and the compact disc temporarily cannot play CD CHANGER ERROR could be displayed for the following The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother The disc 15 dirty scratched wet or loaded label side up The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and trv again CD CHANGER DOOR OPEN is displayed when the CD changer door is left open Completelv cl
172. htness when e the ignition 15 on the headlamp switch is off and the transaxle is not in PARK 2 41 When DRL on only your high beam headlamps reduced brightness will be on No other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps taillamps etc will be on when the DRL are being used Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside the high beam headlamps at reduced intensity will change to low beam headlamps When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will go off and the high beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off turn off the twilight sentinel switch and shift the transaxle into PARK P Placing your vehicle in PARK P disables the DRL The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK P As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions When you press the fog lamp button a small indicator light will tell you the fog lamps are Press the button again to turn them off If you switch on the high beam headlamps the fog lamps will turn off They ll tum back again when you switch to low beam headlamps When the twilight sentinel is on and the fog lamp switch is activated only the headlamps will turn off automatically The fog lamps and parking lamps will remain on 2
173. hurt you 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other 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 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the sitive and negative terminals on each TM 2 5 Start by removing the red positive terminal cover An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Using match near 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 water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps
174. i lock work for you You may hear the anti lock pump or motor operate and feel the brake pedal pulsate but this is normal 4 8 Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This 15 especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin The TRACTION ACTIVE message will display on the Driver Information Center when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin See Driver Information Center Messages in the Index You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again vou may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index This warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem with your traction control system See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index When this warning lizht is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly TRACTION CONTROL The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especiallv in slippery road cond
175. ide Loosen the four trunk trim fasteners and pull the trim away from the fuse black to gam access 6 59 Comering Lamp Switch Right and Left Comering Lamps Electronic Flasher Module Turn Hazard Switch Right and Left Rear Turn Signal Lamps Right and Left Front Turn Signal SS oe Lamps Repeater Lamps Export CONSOLE Cellular Phone Portable Docking Station Washer Circuit Board Heated Seat Switch Rear Zone Blower Right and Left Heated Seat Switches Headlamp Wash Relay ALY rl EN Bitr pL og Oo oo CETT ed ee ero MIDBEATL CON EN Ce ed Brake Switch Fuel Level Sensor Catalytic Converter Overtemp Amplifier Export COMFORT Remote Function Actuator RFA Controlled Power Relay Air Control Module ACM AMP Right and Left Hand Bose Relay Optional Right Front and Rear Speaker On Door Left Front and Rear Speaker On Door IGN O BODY PRNDL Heated Windshield Optional P2M Cluster Air Control Module ACM Upper and Lower Zone Motor HVAC Solenoids Climate Control Panel Optional Rear Defog Relay ELC Rela 6 60 RADIO Radio Receiver Radio Interface PHONE Module RIM Bose Only Release Solenoid F uel Door Phone DAB Rel
176. if the transmitter won t work al the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery 2 Remove the battery and replace it with CR2032 battery Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter Make sure the battery is positioned with the plus facing down Align the internal pieces of the transmitter including the cover Snap together to reinstall 1 Use the round end of the door key or a coin to pry open the transmitter Trunk 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 Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on AUTO or ECON and the temperature between 65 F 18 C and 85 F 29 C That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Trunk Lock Release Option MEE To use this feature your vehicle must be in PARK Press the TRUNK releas
177. ilure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factorv to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced 6 41 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it 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 If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model 6 42 N CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make vour tires lose air
178. increase A 50 year old driver may require al 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 For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if youre driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible 4 16 You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night
179. ing child restraint always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in the rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer hardware installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one l Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the Cadillac dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an instructions say anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder For cars first sold in Canada child restraints with a top portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or strap must be anchored according Canadian law around the restraint The child restraint instructions Your dealer can
180. ings like temperature fuel and odometer TRIP SET By using this button vou can tell how far you ve gone since you last set the TRIP SET back to zero To reset press and hold the button until zeros appear If vour vehicle is dornestic the trip odometer will return to zero after 999 9 miles 1 609 km If vour vehicle is Canadian the tip odometer will retum to zero after 1 999 9 km 1 242 miles INFORMATION Pressing this button repeatedly will display the AVG MPG FUEL USED AVG MPH OIL LIFE LEFT ENGINE RPM BATTERY VOLTS and COOLANT TEMP EE TIMER This feature is like a stopwatch in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another To operate press the TIMER button until TIMER 00 00 00 is displayed on the DIC Each of the fields for the hours minutes and seconds are two numeric digits Once TIMER OFF 00 00 00 is displayed press the TIMER button to start the timing feature Press the TIMER button again to stop it If you will be starting and stopping your Cadillac during a trip for instance the TIMER feature will automatically start timing where it left off when you last stopped To reset it press and hold the RESET button until the display reads TIMER 00 00 00 Press the INFORMATION button to exit from the TIMER function RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG FUEL USED AVG MPH and OIL LIFE LEFT Pressing RESET when non resettable display appears will cause a recall
181. ion don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your Cadillac s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose comering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A comering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal Remember Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid If your traction control system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs 4 14 Of course traction is reduced when water snow gravel or other material 15 on the road For safety you ll want to slo
182. ith weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 Ibs 450 kg total including the load But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke E O Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8 7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load 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 it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicles capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrving that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacit
183. itions you should alwavs leave the svstem on But vou can turn the traction control system off if vou ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud 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 OFF message will display on the Driver Information Center If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button the TRACTION OFF message will display but the system won t tum off right away It will wait until there s no longer current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The TRACTION READY message should display briefly on the Driver Information Center n Braking in Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same ume In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort MAGNASTEER STS Only Your vehicle may be equipped with GM MAGNASTEER system that continuously adjusts the effort vou feel when steering at all vehicle speeds It provides ease when parking yet a firm solid feel at highway speeds Speed Sensitive Steering
184. itle or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concem We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Cadillac write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and 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 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTY s Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing 1 800 833 CMCC TTY users in Canada dial 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service Re TOLL FREE HOTLINE 1 800 882 1112 Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service 15 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 d
185. k the doors the parking lamps will blink once This also arms the optional theft deterrent system wem Press this symbol to open the trunk B Press this button to open the fuel door The Keyless Entry transmitter also be used to recall the memory seats for up to two drivers For more information see Memory Seat in the Index Note that pressing the transmitter buttons numerous times approximately 500 times out of the vehicle s operating range cause the transmitter not to work Replacing the battery and pressing the transmitter buttons 10 or more times out of range will also cause the transmitter not to work To reset the transmitter vou must be within the vehicle s operating range Press and hold the trunk button and within one second press the lock button Continue to hold both buttons for approximately three seconds See your Cadillac dealer for service if your transmitter still doesn t work properly Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only twa transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your key chain transmitter should last about four years You can tell the battery is weak
186. ke this Move the lever up as far as it will 3 With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake 4 Move the ignition key to LOCK 5 Remove the key and take it with vou If you can Pull the lever toward you leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK Console Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into the PARK P position like this 3 Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of vour vehicle 4 With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake 5 Move the ignition key to LOCK 6 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 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if vou leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After vou ve moved rhe
187. lac If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator The arbitrator will make a decision which vou may accept or reject If you accept the decision GM will be bound by that decision The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file claim until a decision is made Some state laws may require vou to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 458 8006 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems berween you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washingt
188. laved Fuel Used Reset Press the INFO button to display the FUEL USED on the DIC then press and hold the INFO RESET button until FUEL USED 0 0 is displayed AVG MPH Average Speed Reset Press the INFO button to display the AVG then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 0 0 AVG MPH is displayed Timer This feature is like a stopwatch in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another To operate press the INFO button to display TIMER Each of the fields for the hours minutes and seconds are two numeric digits Once TIMER OFF 00 00 00 is displayed press the INFO RESET button to start the timing feature Press the INFO RESET button again to If vou will be starting and stopping your Cadillac during trip for instance the TIMER feature will automatically start liming where it left off when vou last stopped To reset it press and hold the INFO RESET button until the display reads TIMER 40 00 00 Press the INFO button to exit from the TIMER function 2 79 Oil Life Left Reset Press the INFO button to display the OIL LIFE LEFT then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100 OTL LIFE LEFT is displayed English Metric Reset Press the INFO button to display ENGLISH METRIC RESET then press the INFO RESET button to select The display will change from English miles to metric kilometers TRIP RESET By using this button you can tell how far you ve gone since you last
189. lay Press AM or 1 2 to switch to the radio SEEK Press the forward arrow to search for the next selection on the tape Press the backward arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape REP will appear on the display Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work The sound will be muted while seeking 3 28 REV Press this left arrow button 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 FF Press this right arrow button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances and FWD will appear on the display You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in FWD mode SIDE Press this button to change the side of the tape that 1s playing SCAN Press this button SCAN will appear on the display until the next selection is found and then PLAY will appear on the display Use SCAN to listen to selections for a few seconds The tape will go to a selection stap for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press this button again to stop scanning 25 EJECT Press the upward triangle button to remove tape The radio will play Eject may be activated
190. lean cloth antenna fee 5 Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged you can easily replace it See your dealer for a replacement kit 6 Repeat if necessary and follow the instructions in the kit NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it 60 a Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll 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 The best advice anyone can give about driving 15 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 Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or tum suddenly Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national
191. lied place the shift lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for ihree to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps The black transaxle fluid cap is located next to the radiator hose and below the air cleaner assembly on the driver s side of the engine Remove the air cleaner assembly so you can reach the transaxle fluid cap The assembly is attached to the vehicle by two fasteners Simply lift up on the air cleaner assembly to remove it Find the transaxle fluid cap and turn it counterclockwise to remove Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 6 18 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way 5 Replace the air cleaner assembly How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedule booklet If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 P
192. lied with your vehicle Your Keyless Entry system is intended to be used as a supplementary vehicle entry device It is not intended to replace but rather should be used in conjunction with door lock key It operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this Check to determine if battery replacement 15 necessary See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation u When you press this symbol to unlock the driver s door the parking lamps on your vehicle will blink twice Pressing it again within five seconds will unlock the other door Pressing this button swill also disarm the optional theft deterrent system and turn on the interior lamps at night When you press this symbol to loc
193. lish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicles seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water e Ifa stain remains follow the foam type mstructions described earlier e odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to cup 250 ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains be removed as follows e Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with coal water and allow to dry e fa stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once e Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
194. llamp housing 2 Remove the convenience net and pull trim away to access the wing nuts 4 Remove the socket by rotating it counterclockwise slightly then replace the bulb and reinstall 3 Remove the three wing nuts 4 Gently remove the taillamp housing 5 Press the bulb housing lever and rotate the housing counterclockwise to remove it To remove the bulb push and rotate it counterclockwise Once you have replaced the burned out bulb reverse the steps to reassemble the 1 Wiper Blade Replacement It s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn For proper windshield wiper blade length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts later in this section To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and tum the wipers on Position the wipers on the windshield in the mid wipe position Then with the door open turn the key to OFF Insert screwdriver into the slot shown press down to release the wiper blade assembly Align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly and snap it into place to install 6 35 Tires We don t make 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 to obtain service see your Cadillac Warranty booklet for details Poorly
195. loading up to 12 discs in the magazine TTD kbeXxA A RR M Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left If the door is left partially open the changer will not operate and an error will occur When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded To eject the magazine from the player slide the CD changer door all the way open The magazine will automatically eject Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer Whenever a CD magazine with discs 18 loaded in the changer the CD symbol will appear on the radio display If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs the CD symbol will flash on the display until the changer is teady to play When a CD begins playing a disc and track number will be displayed The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the CD magazine CD Press this button if you have a disc loaded in the changer and the radio is playing to play a compact disc Press AM or FM 1 2 to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing Press TAPE to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded Press CD to switch between the CD pushbuttons 1 through 6 and 7 through 12 These pushbuttons represent
196. looking good Customer Assistance Information 7 1 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 7 10 Index forth tt tt ORB SOR ROS Pob OR ROB BOR S ER Eo B o POR OR OS HGB S SG B TOW 4 BH HON W m OH OM OE 8 1 Here s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual You can use it to quickly find something you wart to read GENERAL MOTORS GM and the GM Emblem CADILLAC the CADILLAC Emblem and the name SEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this 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 so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25637209 B First Edition We support voluntary technician certification WE SUPPORT VO
197. ly when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle T TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT RR TOTAL 188 MAX LOADING amp GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XX X COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSLKPa RR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 5 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that vou can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all options not installed in the factory 4 29 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWRFRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE ee ee er The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door
198. m off The exterior lamps will automatically turn on after several seconds of wiper activation Headlamps Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 20 seconds In order to operate the wiper activated headlamps the twilight sentinel must be in the on position This feature lights the wav in poor weather and it also makes your vehicle more visible to other drivers If the wiper activated headlamps are and the ignition switch is turned off the wiper activated headlamps will immediately turn off The wiper activated headlamps will deactivate if you off the twilight sentinel or if the windshield wipers have been turned off for a period of one or two seconds Lamps On Reminder You will hear warning chime if you pull the key from the ignition while leaving the lamps on if the manual headlamp control is activated An exception to this is when you re using twilight sentinel Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especiallv helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make the high beam headlamps come on at reduced brig
199. m on It improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Traction Control System in the Index Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index e Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before vou are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and vou can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep vourself and your passengers safe e Turn on your hazard flashers 4 27 e Tie
200. maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index e Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued e Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them See Inflation Tire Pressure in this section for inflation pressure adjustment for higher speed driving Inflation Tire Pressure The 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 for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile If you ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph 160 km h where it is legal raise the cold inflation pressure of each tire to 35 psi 240 kPa When you end this very high speed driving reduce the cold inflation pressure
201. ment Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the Manager STEP TWO 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 Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish e Inthe U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Jn the Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 800 751 4136 Spanish Inthe Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Islands 1 800 534 0122 In all other Caribbean countries 1 809 763 1315 In other overseas locations call GM North American Export Sales in Canada at 1 905 644 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or t
202. mfort level Press the blue button to decrease the temperature and the red button to increase the temperature you have the dual zone system press the DEFROST or DE ICE button If you select DEFROST adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button up or down If you select DEFROST from AUTO the system will control the fan speed The temperature also needs to be adjusted by rurning the TEMP knob Note that recirculation is not available in the defrost or defog modes Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass Press the button to turn on the rear defogger With it the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors heated The system will automatically shut aff after 10 minutes If further defogging is desired press the button again Do not attach temporary vehicle license tape or decals across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the heating grids Your warranty would not cover this damage And don t put decals there vou might have to scrape them off 3 13 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control _ Some heating and cooling Ws controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel Other touch controls operate some audio controls See Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System later in this section FAN SPEED Press the arrow lever to increase the fan speed and the down arrow l
203. mode to occur When this happens all DIC warning messages that have been displaved since the ignition key was turned to RUN will redisplay If no messages were displayed a MONITORED SYSTEMS OK message will appear 2 78 MPG AVG Average Fuel Economy Reset Press the INFORMATION button to display the MPG AVG then press and hold the RESET button until 0 0 MPG AVG is displayed Fuel Used Reset Press the INFORMATION button to display the FUEL USED on the DIC then press and hold the RESET button until FUEL USED 0 0 is displayed AVG MPH Average Speed Reset Press the INFORMATION button to display the AVG MPH then press and hold the RESET button until 0 0 AVG MPH is displayed Oil Life Left Reset Press ihe INFORMATION button to display the OIL LIFE LEFT then press and hold the RESET button until 100 OIL LIFE LEFT is displayed Analog Control Buttons INFO RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG FUEL USED AVG MPH TIMER OIL LIFE LEFT and ENGLISH METRIC RESET Pressing INFO RESET when a non resettable display appears will cause a recall mode to occur When this happens all DIC waming messages that have been displayed since the ignition key was turned to RUN will redisplay If no messages were displayed MONITORED SYSTEMS OK message will appear MPG AVG Average Fuel Economy Reset Press the INFO button to display the MPG AVG then press and hold the INFO RESET button unti 0 0 MPG is disp
204. must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work The sound will be muted while seeking REV Press this left arrow button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to plaving speed The radio will play while the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display You may use your station pushbuttons to tune ro another radio station while in REV mode FF Press this right arrow button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to retum to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances and FWD will appear on the display You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in FWD mode SIDE Press this button to change the side of the tape that 18 playing 3 17 SCAN Press this button SCAN will appear on the display until the next selection is found and then PLAY will appear on the display Use SCAN to listen to selections for a few seconds The tape will go toa selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning gt EJECT Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape The radio will play Eject may be activated with the radio off if the ignition is on Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the PWR button is turned on Press PWR or turn the ignition key OFF to stop the cassette tape player The tape will st
205. n t you can manually release the parking brake Reach under the driver s side of the instrument panel and pull on the manual release lever which is located ahove the parking brake pedal If the parking brake does not release you will have to have your vehicle serviced 2 24 Z CAUTION If your hand arm is in the wav of the pedal you could be hurt The pedal springs back quickly Keep your hand and arm away when vou use the manual release lever NOTICE Driving with the parking brake can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of vour vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the 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 be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If vou re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 25 Steering Column Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into the PARK P position li
206. nds factory presets which have not been reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning If a preset station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station 3 16 Setting the Tone BASS Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the BASS knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass The middle position is a detent TREB Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the TREB knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble The middle position is a detent Push the knobs back in when you are not using them Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this button lightly so it extends Tum the BAL knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers Turn the knob clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise for left speakers FADE Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the FADE knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for rear speakers Push the knobs back in when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape With the radio on insert a cassette tape Th
207. new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare 15 made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again 5 35 When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel 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 They won t fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck 15 to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution A CAUTION
208. ng vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay vour pass broken center line usually indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space 1f the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is
209. nst our own Whistler as a mountebank long after the big Eum flocked to Bayreuth iu worship at the musical shrine of Wagner while the little group of dicis dethroned ap iiae angrily that he was no musician at all The little world continued to protest that Fulton n never build asteambgat while the big world to the river hanks to see his boat steam by leader is assailed becausikheis Jeader and the effaffto equal him is meg ly added proof of that leadership Failing to equal or to excel the follower seeks to and to destroy but only contin once more the superiority of that which he strives to supplant There is nothing new in this i is the world tind as ld as the human passions envy fear greed ambition and the desire to surpass And it all avails 1 leads remains the leader IMaster poet master painter master workman each in his tum iss his laurels through the ages That which is good or great makes itself known no matter how loud the clamor of denial which deserves to live lives THES TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT I THE SATURDAY PXXT 5 JANUARY I THE E915 CATHLLAC DIVANIN ui Henry Leland founder of Cadillac stands beside the 1905 Osceola which was built to evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodi
210. nty This light should come as a check to show you it is working when the ignition 15 on and the engine 15 not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required Light On Steady emission control sysiem malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reduce vehicle speed Avoid hard accelerations Avoid steep uphill grades If towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Put your vehicle in PARK P Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service 2 72 If the Light Is On Steady You may be a
211. o it rl When you park your Cadillac and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to 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 lock control key chain with you 2 12 Theft Deterrent System Option If your ignition is off and any door is open the SECURITY light will flash reminding you to activate the system the light will also flash if the battery has been disconnected or reconnected SECURITY Open the door 2 Lock the door using the power door lock or the Keyless Entry system The SECURITY light should come on and stay on 3 Close all the doors The SECURITY light should go off within approximately 30 seconds The horn will sound and the l
212. o seconds without ever releasing the button on the universal transmilter Release both buttons when the red light on the universal transmitter begins to flash rapidly Operating the Transmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal transmitter The red light comes on while the signal is being transmitted Note that the effective transmission range of the universal transmitter may differ from the hand held transmitter and from one channel to another Also note that the universal transmitter is disabled when the VALET button inside of the clove box is activated for more information see Security Override earlier in this section Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash Individual channels cannot be erased but can be reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the transmitter explained earlier Accessories Accessories for the universal transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the unit If you would like additional information please call 1 800 355 3515 ee B The Instrument Panel Your Information System The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your Cadillac is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many of the other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically The main components of the instrument panel are
213. obtain the hardware kit and install it for will show you how you or you may install it yourself using the mstructions provided in the kit Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safetv belt quickly 1f you ever had to If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint Securing Child Restraint the Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it 1s secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 7 1 37 1 Make belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is plate and pulling it along the belt positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to a Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions ocn for the child restraint 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while vou push down on the child restraint 7 Pu
214. ock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier im this part The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so will be ready to warn you if there is a problem 2 69 Traction Control System Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine If the warning light doesn t come on then TRACTION have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s CONTROL a problem If it stays on or comes on when you re driving there may be a problem with vour traction control system and your vehicle may need service When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly 2 70 The traction control system warning light may come for the following reasons If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will tum off and the warning hight will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This red light tells you that the en
215. ody systems They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform do it yourself service These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional qualified technicians Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealerships GM monitors product performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins Subscriptions are available You can order an index at the toll free numbers listed previously or ask a GM dealer to see an index or individual bulletin Owner Publications Owner s manuals warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provid
216. oing slowly enough OVERDRIVE 0 When driving on hilly winding roads NOTICE e When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears E If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to When going down a steep hill drive This might happen if you were stuck in SECOND 2 This position gives you more power You very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your object You could damage your transaxle speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold you would also want to use your brakes off and on your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could cause overheating and damage NOTICE ihe transaxle Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot to set the parking brake If the ignition is on the PARK BRAKE indicator light will come If you try to drive off with the parking brake on the PARK BRAKE indicator light stays See Parking Brake Indicator Light in the Index for more information When you move out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N if the engine is running the parking brake should release If it does
217. on D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario 372 7 10 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at our Customer Assistance Center 1 800 458 8006 or write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke Box 9025 Warren 48090 9025 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH Service and Owner Publications SERVICE MANUAL Service manuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles Toll free telephone numbers for ordering information United States 1 800 551 4123 Candi eec rco 1 800 668 5539 7 11 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and b
218. on again to turn the system off VOL Tum the knob clockwise to increase the volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume The volume level will appear on the display Finding Station AM Press this bution to select AM and preset stations 1 2 Press this button to select FM1 or 2 and preset stations TUNE SEERK Press this button to activate the radio to choose higher or lower radio stations Press and hold this button until you hear a chime Release the button to begin seeking to the next higher or lower radio station and then stop If you press and hold TUNE SEEK for longer than two seconds after the chime sounds the radio will be in tune fast mode Release the button when you want to stay at a radio station SCAN Press this button and SCAN will appear on the 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 You can set up to 18 stations six AM six and six FM2 1 Press AM or FM 1 2 to select the band 2 Find the station vou want by pressing TUNE SEEK 3 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a chime preset number will appear on the display 4 The sound will mute When it retums release the button Whenever you press that numbered button
219. oo much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want il to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around 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 Then steer around the problem to the left or
220. or ACC if the manual park lamp control is on This protects draining the battery in case you have left the headlamps or parking lamps on Use the control knob to tum the lamps back on indefinitely The control knob must be cycled off and then on to tum the lamps back on To delay the lamps from turning off see Twilight Sentinel earlier in this section Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control As you turn the headlamp knob clockwise the instrument panel lights will brighten Turning the headlamp knob all the way clockwise will turn on the interior lamps Illuminated Entry System The illuminated entry system tums on the courtesy lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and headlamp knob control when door 15 opened or if you press the Remote Keyless Entry button Note that the illuminated entry system is photocell dependent which means that it must be dark outside in order for the courtesy lamps to on The courtesy lamps will turn off approximately 20 seconds after the last door is closed 2 44 Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located in the roof These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps come on when any door is opened and it is dark outside Press the button to turn them on Press it again to tum them off If the reading lamps are left on they automatically shut off LO minutes after the ignition has been turned off Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature
221. ormation NOTICE Engine damage if you keep running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can hlow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if vou turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if vou ever have to turn the pressure cap KM Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL antifreeze 5 21 cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator
222. ose the changer door to restore normal operation CD CHANGER NO DISCS is displayed when an empty magazine is inserted in the CD changer Try the magazine again with a disc loaded on one of the trays If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Theft Deterrent Feature Your Cadillac has a built in theft deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic there is no programming required The radio in your Cadillac cannot be used in any other vehicle besides another Cadillac if it were to be removed Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System VOLUME Press the up arrow lever to increase the 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 When listening to a cassette tape the up or down arrow lever can be used to SEEK forward and rearward through the tape Pressing the up or down arrow lever when listening to a CD will cause the player to go to the next or previous selection 3 33 Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills
223. ould be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather 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 To take off the cap turn it slowly to the Left Outside of Your Cadillac in the Index counterclockwise Hang the cap inside the fuel door while refueling When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks Make sure you fully install the cap If you need new be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged 6 6 Checking Things Under the Hood An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Releas
224. ound may come and NOTICE or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid NOTICE Continued AN CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When vou hear the brake wear warning sound have vour vehicle serviced 6 27 M a 2 Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Free movement of brake calipers and proprely torqued wheel nuts are necessary ta help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake calipers for movement brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM Specifications Brake linings should always replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not retum to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel
225. our low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when vou pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have vour view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index 4 19 City xm Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving e know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light 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 qp M 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 rul
226. ower DAYTIME 4 J RUNNING ENGINE LAMPS PRESSURE X D VENTILATING AIR BAG Y FOG LAMPS FAN ANTELOCK 285 BRAKES WAS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER gt iz t t 3 ES Section 1 Seats and Restraint System a oo to zz Here you ll find information about the seats in your Power Seats Cadillac and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should nor do with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the power seats how to adjust them and also about reclining front seatbacks lumbar adjustments heated seats and head restraints The power seat controls located on the outboard side of the front seat cushion Move the front of the control in the direction of the arrows to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down Move the rear of the control in the direction of the arrows to adjust the rear portion of the cushion up or down Lift up or push down on both outer arrows at the same time to move the entire seat up or down To move the whole seat forward or backward slide the control in the direction of the center arrow Power Lumbar Control Option The lumbar control is located on the outboard side of each front seat After you have made your desired sealing adjustments move the lumbar control to the maximum up and out position To do this press t
227. p part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to M VER Children Smaller Children and Babies Everyone in vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child very voung child s hip bones are so small that regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries 5o be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint CAUTION 2 ne MM A Never hold a baby in vour arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h 12
228. p back itself when it s ready to light You may also have a lighter on the back of the center console near the rear seal air outlet NOTICE Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut off 10 minutes after the ignition 15 turned off This helps to prevent battery drainage For more information see Inadvertent Battery Saver earlier in this section NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with vour hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sun Visors Swing down the visor to block out glare It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to block glare The driver s sunshade 15 also equipped with a storage flap that can be used for maps or toll tickets 2 54 2 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the mirror Move the slide switch up or down to brighten or dim the lamp Cellular Telephone Option Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of a Cadillac dual mode analog TDMA cellular telephone A fixed mobile or a portable hand held system may be available for purchase Either system will have steering wheel telephone controls and will have information output through the DIC Voice activation and hands free operation are standard features For more information contact
229. pedal to increase vour speed When you take vour foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes vou out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to end cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Move the CRUISE switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when you turn off the cruise control the ignition 2 40 0009 0000900 The control on the left side of the instrument panel controls these lamp systems Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lamps Pull the knob to the first stop to turn on the parking and taillamps sidemarker lamps and instrument panel lights Pull the knob out all the way to turn on the headlamps You can brighten or dim the instrument cluster rotating the headlamp knob Press the knob all the way in to turn the
230. pery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed so adjust your driving accordingly This message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin Trip Computer Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension RSS and the optional Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension CV RSS automatically adjust the ride of your vehicle with the CV RSS having a wider range of control Automatic ride control is achieved through the RSS controller a computer used to control and monitor the suspension system The controller receives inputs from various sensors to determine the proper system response If the controller detects a problem within the system the DIC will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message If this message appears have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership Oil Life Indicator This feature lets you know when to change the engine oil It s based on the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns To see the display press the INFORMATION button several times until OIL LIFE LEFT appears If you see 99 OIL LIFE LEFT 999 of your current oil life remains The DIC may display a CHECK OIL LEVEL message Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you changed your oil For more information see the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule booklet If vou see CHECK OIL LEVEL it means that you have less than of the oil left and yo
231. r others could hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen xi Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are seme these symbols arc important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an for you and your lights your controls warning and you may see original battery vour passengers indicator wuse yo MASTER Fl WINDSHIELD CAUTION driven LIGHTING WIPER POSSIBLE SWITCH 5 ENGINE INJURY COOLANT Bom erii TEMP se DOOR LOCK TURN WINDSHIELD pam pret UNLOCK SIGNALS a rp nasker CE7 dem SHIELDING CHARGING CAUSTIC LAMPS WINDSHIELD ii DEFROSTER BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER p
232. r all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Maintenance Schedule booklet for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation 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 N CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if vou need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 6 38 When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires 15 to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You see cord or fabric showing through the tire
233. r bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or local recycling center for help 1 Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature LAT sensor from the base of the air cleaner Air Cleaner 2 With a screwdriver loosen the air duct clamp which is located at the mass airflow sensor end of the air duct The air filter is located next to the windshield washer luid reservoir on the driver s side of the engine Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the air filter 3 Disconnect the air duct from the mass airflow sensor OO e a i Ta uh 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 LAT sensor Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly towards the front of the vehicle Remove the cover 6 Take out the air filter and remove any loose debris that may be found laying in the air cleaner base 7 Install a new air filter element See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts m the Index Follow these steps to reinstall the air cleaner assembly 1 4 5 Slide the air cleaner lid into the slots in the front edge of the air cleaner base Pivot the air cleaner cover and the air
234. r your vehicle as shown in the following chart m n As shown the chart SAE 10W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder than 60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Cadillac dealer is ready to advise if vou think something should be added Kir m er t ms n e ei ug n s gt a m er s E I Ue m sn When to Change Engine Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator This feature will let you know when to change your oil and filter usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first without an oil change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change
235. riance for your particular location 1 Find your location on the zone map Note the zone number bd Hold in the CAL switch on the bottom of the mirror housing for five seconds until the current zone entry number appears in the display To hold in the CAL switch insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing 3 Press the CAL switch until the number for the new zone entry 15 displayed Once the desired zone number is displayed stop pressing the CAL switch and the display will show compass direction within a few seconds 2 Power Remote Control Mirror Your Cadillac has an electric mirror control located on the driver s door armrest Move the switch in the middle of the contro to choose the right or left mirror To adjust the mirror push the arrow control in the direction you want the mirror to go Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle Driver s Outside Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror Option The driver s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror See Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror earlier in this section Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex 5 surface is curved so you see more from the driver s seat This mirror does not have a dimmin
236. rical equipment while the system is working uq oc The system will go off after a four minute heating cvcle If you shift out of PARK P the system will only cycle for two minutes If you want it to cycle again press the button It will go on for two minute cycles after that If the windshield has cleared before cycle is over you can turn it aff by pressing the button again 3 12 Use the defroster feature to clear fog from the windshield as previously described There is a metal film in the windshield which will block out some radio or microwave signals Therefore the heated windshield will reduce the useful range of devices such as garage door openers and radar detectors In certain states radar detectors are legal Do not use the DE ICE button if your vehicle has cracked windshield A crack will not allow the system to function properly Have the windshield repaired before using the DE ICE button again Defogging and Defrosting On cool humid days use DEFOG 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 If you have the ECC system press the DEFOG DE ICE button and adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button up or down If you use DEFROST adjust the fan speed the same way you select DEFROST from AUTO the system will contral the fan speed The temperature will also need to be adjusted to your co
237. rovide heat When the engine coolant 15 warm the controller allows the fan to gradually increase to a higher speed This prevents cold air from blowing into the passenger compartment If you want the blower fan at a high speed press the up arrow button until you see HIGH on the display If you want the fan speed to be automatic but you like the fan speed to be higher than the AUTO setting press the fan symbol button until HIGH AUTO is shown on the display If vou want the blower fan at a low speed press the down arrow button until LOW is shown on the display If you want the fan speed to run lower than the AUTO setting press the button until LOW AUTO is shown on the display OFF Press this button to turn the system off Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle and the system will try ta maintain the previously set temperature The outside temperature will show on the display when the system is OFF Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle In the AUTO mode the display will show that AC 15 active but the air conditioning compressor only operates when the system determines it is needed O RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful when are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle In the AUTO mode the system will use recirculation as necess
238. rtrain Control Module PCM has shorted or is loose when this message appears Have your Cadillac serviced by your dealership at once REDUCED ENGINE POWER 41 This message informs the driver that due to wheel slippage your vehicle is reducing engine power to compensate for the loss of traction Accelerating too fast causing the tires to spin is an example of when this message would display REMOVE KEY 70 This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System PASS Key is unable to read the pellet on the lgnition key or an improper key pellet has been inserted Wait for the DIC to display STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY The instrument panel cluster will then run a umer and change the messages to WAIT 3 MINUTES WAIT 2 MINUTES WAIT MINUTE and then START CAR When the REMOVE KEY message 15 displayed remove the ignition key Check the ignition key for damage If it is damaged it may need to be replaced If you see no damage clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin before inserting the key back into the ignition Have your vehicle serviced 1f the message still appears SERVICE A C SYSTEM A C COMPRESSOR OFF 14 This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A C and heating systems are no longer working Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a drop in heating and A C efficiency 2 83 SERVICE AIR BAG 83 There 15 problem
239. rts for Allison V1710 engines Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra Matic transmissions were used in each and M24 tanks vii There are to be sure many ways to describe the superlative motor car pictured Beauty majesty brilliance all apply in their fullest meaning to this new Cadillac And yet from this wonderful vocabulary we have selected elegance as the word that most fully characterizes the Cadillac of 1960 The car s beautiful clean lined styling is certainly elegant bevond compare lts new interior luxury provides a feeling of elegance that can be sensed nowhere else in the world of motor cars And even its new performance smooth quiet and effortless might be summarized as elegance in monon Once you have seen and driven it for ourself we think yeu will agree thatthe word is elegance and that the car is Cadillac CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION cr EF the word tatl entwesses ff Advertisement for 1960 Sixty Special pr THE Fonti Eivoravo ss 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 Engineering innovations conveniences
240. ruise Engaged Message 21 82 Guanine hee MUT ERES 2 52 2 53 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 7 3 Customer Assistance Information 1 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 27 1 Damage Finish ERE 6 51 Damage Sheet 6 50 Daytime Running Lamps Vk ata E nid 2 41 Denr HADE P CCP TENET E a Defects Reporting Safety 7 10 7 11 Defensive Dg naoa aE ay a a EA 4 1 Defogger Rear Window 3 13 ieee eae CERO RR IER 3 4 3 8 3 13 arse rubea 3 4 3 8 3 13 RR DR A E EIS D RE 2 77 Dimensions Viele ce ee meme 6 64 Dolby B Noise Reduction 3 18 3 22 3 29 Door Central Unlocking System 2 3 Locks 4 3 Storage Compartment PIU ELIT d dq ei d 2 52 Door Open Message SE EE 2 82 Driver oor Open Message TE Driver Information Center 2 77 Driver Information Center Messages 2780 as a rein 73a 1 12 Driver s Outside Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 51 Driving RAI were 4 20 ai pein a bis ERRARE AGAT 4 1 Drunken Serra ee
241. s VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle ee Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working 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 6 54 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is powered by a MaxiFuse An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have the headlamp wiring checked right away MaxiFuse 15 a registered trademark of Little Fuse Incorporated Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse It the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wipers will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem be sure to have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too hea
242. s fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your Cadillac has a hrake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in the RUN position If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and release the shift lever button on the floor shift console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models See Shifting of PARK P in this section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting ta REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle has stopped Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle See If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index for additional information NEUTRAL In this position the engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidl
243. s not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Cadillac voluntarily participates AUTO LINE AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you may contact the using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington WA 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 To file a claim you will be asked to provide your name and address your Vehicle Identification Number VIN and a statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage and other factors We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but vou may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as intermediary between you and Cadil
244. s not pressed in Remove the message by holding the OFF and the blue cooler button on the Electronic Climate Control panel for about five seconds Hold the same two buttons again to redisplay the message BATTERY NO CHARGE 07 This message will appear if the battery is not being charged Have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience BATTERY VOLTS HIGH 08 This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging more than 16 volts To avoid being stranded have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership You can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories Turn on the lamps and radio set the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on HI and turn the rear window defogger on You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFORMATION button The normal range is 11 5 to 15 5 volts when the engine is running BATTERY VOLTS LOW 06 This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained If this message appears immediately after starting it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery The battery should recharge after driving few miles and the message should go out If this message appears while driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on have it checked immediately to determine the cause of this problem To help the generator recharge the bat
245. s off by using the door lock and interior lamp controls In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken hy vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag The air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air 1 24 bag system If you don t get them the air bag system Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and Cadillac dealer and the Cadillac service manual have diagnostic module which records information about information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag the air bag system The module records information system To purchase a service manual see Service and about the readiness of the system when the sensors Owner Publications in the Index arc activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment N CAUTION e Letonly qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air
246. s to those listed on the Tire Loading When to Check Information label NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km for any signs of unusual wear If unusual wear 1s present rotate your tires soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels Sec When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation 18 to achieve more uniform wear fo
247. se Hint bere ewe p 6 55 Ia a RO 6 53 Overheatin Fane wh tee FR OBES Oe Running ile Pied s EA 2 30 Specifications E 6 63 Starting Your i eee EAE MC Engine Coolant Hot Idle Message DET RENE Eres 2 82 diuina allia bee Bia 6 9 AEA 6 10 Additives ey Ns x 9 4d 6 12 WCRI e 2 Ese 6 10 Ea vu ay Vacca a 6 13 When to Change ene 6 13 Engine Speed Limiter AEAEE e 2 65 English Metric Button 2 77 2 80 Ga uu ee aus 6 3 FOC EUW MM 2 29 Express Down Window 2 31 Exterior Lighting Battery 5 2 44 Fabric Cleaning 6 45 Fan Control Climate Control Filing IK me hr mh rn 6 4 Pier AUR eer kd iri 6 14 vw wie alice a ela ie ae ERAN 6 49 DAMSBE sa miei 6 51 First 1 Automatic Transaxle 2 23 Flashers Hazard Warning 2 2 Flash To Pass Feature SA at Flat Tire Changing ie ww aw E 6
248. set the TRIP RESET back to zero To reset press and hold the button until zeros appear If your vehicle is domestic the trip odometer will return to zero after 999 9 miles 1 609 km If your vehicle is Canadian the trip odometer will return to zero after 1 999 9 km 1 242 miles INFO Pressing this button repeatedly will display the RANGE MPG AVG MPG INST FUEL USED AVG MPH TIMER OIL LIFE LEFT BATTERY VOLTS and ENGLISH METRIC RESET FUEL DOOR Press this button to open the fuel door TRUNK Press this button to open the trunk 2 80 Driver Information Center Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle s svstems Vehicles that are first sold in Canada will have a number after each message This number helps to identify the message which is only displaved in English A C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION 16 This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automatically tumed off so that air conditioned air is not delivered If the coolant temperature returns to normal you must select AC to return to a normal compressor operation If this message continues to appear have the system repaired as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT 46 This message will appear if your vehicle is in PARK P for about 15 seconds and the brake i
249. sette tape it could be that The cassette tape 15 tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the tape Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and try turning the nght hub counterclockwise with pencil Flip the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your cassette tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try new tape to be sure your plaver is working properly The cassette tape is broken Check to see if your tape is broken Try new tape Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will not work in your cassette player These adapters will cause error message to show on the display and the adapter cassette will be ejected TAPE Press this button to switch from radio or CD to cassette tape play Press AM or FM 1 2 to switch to the radio SEEK Press the forward arrow to search for the next selection on the tape Press the backward arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape will appear on the display Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work The sound will be muted while seeking REV Press this left arrow button 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 displav You may use your station pushbuttons to tune ro another radio station while in REV mode FF Press t
250. sh and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint in a different place m the vehicle and restraint The child restraint instructions will show contact the child restraint maker for their advice you how about how to attach the child restraint properly M To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why N CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Because your vehicle has right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing forwar
251. ship for service SERVICE IGNITION SYSTEM 105 This message displays when a failure in the ignition system has been detected Have your vehicle serviced by your Cadillac dealership SERVICE RIDE CONTROL 84 This message is displayed to indicate that the suspension system 15 not operating properly To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership SERVICE TRANSMISSION 100 If problem is detected with the transaxle this message will appear Have your vehicle checked by your Cadillac dealership SPEED SENSOR FAULT 109 circuit problem with the vehicle speed sensor will trigger this message to appear Have your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY 33 This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System 58 II senses that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehicle Check the ignition key for damage If it is damaged it may need to be replaced If you see no damage clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin Remove the ignition key and wait for the DIC to display WAIT 3 MINUTES The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and change the messages to WAIT 2 MINUTES WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR When the START CAR message 15 displayed try again to start the engine STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED 42 This message will appear when the engine has overhe
252. side air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater the air conditioning fan 15 running The front outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel You can adjust the direction of airflow by moving the center control levers or you can stop the airflow by moving the lever located on each side of the outlets downward The direction of airflow for the rear seats can also be adjusted Move the FAN lever to adjust the blower speed from LO to HI Move the VENT lever to direct airflow toward the upper or floor outlets Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather adjust the fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake outlets of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of the windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps circulate air throughout your vehicle Heated Windshield Option The heated windshield will remove ice or frost in cold weather Remove snow that is piled up on the windshield Start your Cadillac and leave it in PARK P Press the DE ICE button light will come on to tell you itis working Try not to use other elect
253. such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your Cadillac see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 1 12 7 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 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if vou ever had to The lap of the belt sho
254. system unlock the doors with the key or Keyless Entry system This will avoid setting off the alarm Slide the lock lever down to lock the door from the inside To unlock the door slide the lock lever up Central Door Unlocking Svstem Your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with the optional thett deterrent system When unlocking either door you can also unlock the other door by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds by quickly rotating the door key twice in the lock cylinder be L Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock both doors at once Automatic Door Locks Close your doors and on the ignition Every time you move the shift lever out of PARK P all of the doors will lock The doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever into PARK If someone needs to get out while your vehicle is not in PARK have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Use the manual or power lock to lock the door again Programmable Automatic Door Locks With the ignition in the RUN position the door locks can be programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC to allow the driver to choose various lock settings Press the RESET button to answer yes and press the INFO button to indicate a no response begin programming press the INFO and
255. t Getta ard TE EIE ET noter 4 2 UII cy Eine IE RD cnm ch 4 27 In Foreign Countries 6 3 ie Pe eee ee eo a 4 17 Night FCR eas VET T deii a piis a 4 4 15 Cn CER ada hia Grades While Towing Trailer 4 37 On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 On Snow and Ice Cue daa v UI RIETI M EORR 4 26 Water 4 19 Wet Roads TUE FATE a walt aha hel mak era aed 4 17 WISER o Sine ee LM T 4 25 Wilr oi spirale 4 35 Drunken Driving 4 2 Dual Zone Climate 3 5 3 1 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 18 3 34 6 54 5 59 9 reri 6 54 Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror 2 46 2 48 Electronic Climate Control 3 Electronic Level Control Eee ees 2 87 Blectronic Solar Sensor 3 5 Engine Rua ERG KR dido e REOR e ET E 6 8 Coolant TUM Pr ach EU eri up 6 20 Coolant Heater pA DEM Eaton Blue 2 19 Coolant Temperature Waming Light 2 71 8 4 TORRE LLL cron a Ex doe sea ur 2 29 Pu
256. t condition exist and the message STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven a safe place in an emergency you may drive to 50 miles 80 km Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided NOTICE 00 After driving the Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil may be severely degraded Change the oil and reset the vil life indicator See Engine Oil When to Change in the Index M 6 15 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty
257. t if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut ar damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section 1 44 Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if evervthing is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Kevs Leaving voung children in a vehicle with the ignition kev is dangerous for many reasons child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move If they turned the ignition to on and moved the shift lever out of PARK P that would release the parking brake Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with voung children The square key is for the ignition only It has a resistor pellet which is part of the vehicle s PASS Key II system The oval key is for the doors and all other locks When a new Cadillac 15 delivered the dealer removes
258. t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit 5tore the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle ES you Il need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the NOTICE following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk gt enn d Put the flat tire in the trunk so the side that faces out when it is on the vehicle is facing down The full size tire will not fit down into the well Place it so the front is in the well and the rear 1s out of the well Wheel covers won t fit on vour compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare EE Secure the tire with the stud cap that was used to hold Storing the Spare Tire and Tools the compact spare in place Store the cover as far forward as possible CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 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 X RETAINER SPARE TIRE Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was
259. t you wam others I hey can occur on the road also let police know vou have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button in to make the front and rear tum signal lamps flash on and off This light on the instrument panel will flash indicating that the hazard warning flashers are on The hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed 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 Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Cadillac Please follow the steps below to do it safely Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trving to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle NOTICE Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite contain enough electricity to burn you If vou don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can
260. tery quickly you can reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off the accessories You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFORMATION button The normal range is 11 5 to 15 5 volts BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM 108 The circuit in the brake booster vacuum has shorted or is loose when this message appears Your vehicle may lose power brakes but you will still have the use of manual brakes The power brakes will not be affected if the problem 15 caused a failed sensor Have your vehicle serviced immediately at vour Cadillac dealership CHANGE ENGINE OIL 82 This means that the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed within 200 miles See Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule After an oil change the Oil Life Indicator must be reset See Onl Life Indicator in the Index on how to reset it CHANGE TRANS FLUID 47 This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid system has determined that the transaxle fluid has reached 0 See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 37 This message will display if the ignition is in the RUN position to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low Check the brake reservoir level and add fluid as needed Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible If the brake warning light is on follow the
261. tform Zone Module PZM Fuse Radio Phone Fuse Cluster Fuse AMP Fuse Comfort Fuse INADVERT Inadvertent Power Relay Brushless Blower Motor Interior Lamps Fuse Cigarette Lighter 1 Fuse Cigarette Lighter 2 Fuse LAMPS High Low Beam Relay Headlamp Relay Fog Lamp DRL Fuse Hazard Fuse Mirror Fuse Headlamp Fuse Right and Left High Beam Fuse Right and Left Low Beam Fuse Stop Fuse Rear Ignition 1 Relay Wiper Fuse Relay Ignition 1 Fuse Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR Fuse WINDOWS Delayed Accessory Bus DAB Relay Horn Relay Driver and Passenger Lumbar In Out Relays Driver and Passenger Up Down Relays Memory Seat Module Driver and Passenger Power Seat Switch Ignition 0 Body Fuse RTD Fuse Ignition 0 Engine Fuse Anti Lock Brake System ABS Fuse Turn Fuse Console Usage Starter Enable Relay Park Neutral Position Switch Crank Fuse Injector 1 and 2 Fuse Engine Control System ECS Fuse PCM Fuse DIS Fuse Ignition 1 Fuse ACC Fuse GN 1 Front Ignition 1 Relay Oxygen Sensor 1 and 2 Fuse Fuel Fuse Cruise Fuse BATT 1 Starter Relay PCM Fuse AC Compressor Fuse BRAKES ABS Brake Modulator COOL FNS Cooling Fan Relays 1 2577 Do not alter related fuses or circuit breakers Rear Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located on the front wall of the trunk behind the rear seat on the driver s s
262. the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil vou have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact vour Cadillac dealer in the area where you ll be parkine your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation The automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever located on the steering column or on the console between the seats There are several different positions for the shift lever PARK This locks the front wheels It s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can t move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever i
263. the order of the discs loaded in the changer DSPL Press this button to display the time of day Press this button again within five seconds to see the element time Press DSPL again within five seconds to see how many compact discs are loaded in the changer and where they are loaded Press DSPL again to review the active preset buttons 1 through 6 or 7 through 12 PUSHBUTTONS Press buttons one through six to go from one compact disc to another that is loaded in the changer SIDE Press this button to select the next disc in the changer Each time you press this button DISC LOADING will appear on the display and the disc number on the radio display will move to the next available CD REV Press this button to reverse quickly through track selection FF Press this button to advance quickly through a track selection Press this button to enter random play mode RDM will appear on the display The loaded discs will be played in random rather than sequential 1 2 3 order Press SEEK while RDM is on the display to randomly seek through discs and tracks Press RDM again to return to sequential order SEEK Press the left arrow while playing a compact disc to go back to the start of a current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the left arrow again and the changer will go to previous tracks Press the right arrow to go to the next higher track on the disc SCAN When you press SCAN while playing a
264. the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories vou could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer vou don t vour engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater Option Canada Only In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Tum off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 2 19 4 After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store
265. ties and Specifications Continued Capacities Transaxle 4T8 E QUE E I D aic TAI M 15 quarts 14 2 L Crankcase Engine Oil with Filter Change 7 5 quarts 7 1 L Engine Cooling System esee caca 2 12 5 quarts 11 8 L TE RUE reser 20 gallons 75 7 L R 134a Refrigerant aer nord A ra 2 0 Ibs 0 9 kg Vehicle Dimensions O E E EE ET 111 inches 2 819 mm Length A 204 1 inches 5 183 mm er ne I Rr Dh te Dic ce eee ra 54 5 inches 1 384 mm With V eR ERES 74 2 inches 1 884 5 mm Font Tread oi inves 60 9 1 546 mm DEEST IS ER EUR EET 60 9 inches 1 546 mm Wheel Nut Torque EN er adt d rr Y DAT 100 Ib ft 140 N m 6 64 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Filter Element AC Type 1096 25096932 Fuel Filter Element AC Type 580 25121468 Engine Oil Filter Type PF 58 25014377 PEV Valve oec Rm x AC Type CV 774C 06487779 Spark Plugs Type 41 900 5614236 AC Type 131 66 3531407 Windshield Wiper Blade HT IV ove 22 inches 56 5 cm Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same
266. ting the blower speed will decrease To maintain interior comfort the airflow may move to the instrument panel air outlets and floor outlets BI LEVEL mode On bright sunny days in cold weather the airflow may come out of the A C outlets AC mode to maintain comfort and prevent stuffimess If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it set on AUTO the air will first flow out the floor air outlets for a few seconds That is normal This is to expel hot air in the air outlets As the air is cooled the airflow will move through the A C outlets If you start your vehicle with the fan setting on HI it will skip the Purge To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on the outside air temperature engine coolant temperature or the time since the engine was last started As the coolant warms up the blower fan speed will gradually increase and air will flow from the heater outlets with some airflow to the windshield to prevent logging under most normal conditions If vou leave your vehicle the system will remember the control setting the next time you start your engine except for recirculation and defrost Each ignition cycle cancels recirculation whereas DEFROST will change to AUTO when the ignition is shut off and then turned back on Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed
267. tion may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 instead of button 1 Be aware that the exit recall does not remember any recline positions While your vehicle is in PARK P briefly press the EXIT button followed by cither the 1 or 2 button to recall your programmed exit position The exit position may also be recalled if the vehicle is not in PARK P by briefly pressing the EXIT button and then pressing and holding either the 1 or 2 button until seat movement i5 complete Releasing the buttons will stop seat adjustment Automatic seat movement will occur if the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is used to enter the vehicle The number on the back of the transmitter corresponds to the 1 or 2 seat position After the unlock button is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the key is placed in the ignition and turned on the seat will automatically adjust to the appropriate position The control is located in the center console Move the switch to LO or HI to tum on the heating elements in the seat The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature The HI setting heats the seat to slightly higher temperature Heated Front Seat Option A telltale light in the control reminds you that the heating system is in use The heated seats can only be used when the ignition 1s turned on Reclining Front Seatbacks Press the control forward or rearwar
268. tion that tells vou what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights and gages See Driver Information Center in the Index Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt 15 already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds then it will flash for about 70 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START Then the light should go out This means the system is ready AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start
269. tomatic mirror When the shift lever is placed in REVERSE the mirror changes to the day mode This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you back up Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the auto dimming feature work Press the button at the base of the mirror to turn on the automatic feature The button has an indicator light to show it 5 on Press the button to tum the automatic feature off Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror Setting the Sensitivity with Compass Option OFF This setting turns off the day night function and This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare compass The mirror will stay in the day mode when set in the M Mirror or Compass Mirror positions One photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another ae o aa ee eee ee a eee This setting turns on the compass in addition to photocell is built into the mirror surface to sense EU headlamps behind vou the day night function The letter or letters displayed in the top right comer of the mirror indicate the direction in which vou are traveling M This turns on the day night portion of the mirror to automatically reduce glare 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 R
270. tomatic system to regulate temperature To find your comfort zone start with 75 F 24 C setting allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate Press the red or blue temperature buttons to adjust the temperature if necessary If you choose 60 F 16 C the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate fan speed If you choose the temperature of 90 F 32 C the system will remain at that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan speed Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster With this setting the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air In cold weather when the system senses the need for heat the airflow will be directed out the floor outlets As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting the blower speed will decrease To maintain interior comfort the airflow may move to the instrument panel air outlets and floor outlets BI LEVEL mode On bright sunny days in cold weather the airflow may come out of the A C outlets A C mode to maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness If your vehicle is sitting out on hot day and you have it set on AUTO the air will first flow out the floor air outlets for few seconds That is normal This 15 to expel hot air in the air outlets As the air is cooled the airflow will move through the A C outlets If you start your vehicle with the fan setting on
271. ton Press this button to deliver air through the floor middle or windshield outlets The system will stay in the selected mode until the MODE button is pushed again Press the up or down arrow to cycle through the available modes Automatic Operation When the system is set for AUTO sensors will control the air delivery mode Air will come from the floor middle or windshield outlets The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near the windshield This sensor is used by the automatic system to regulate temperature To find your comfort zone start with 75 F 24 C setting allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate Press the red or blue temperature buttons to adjust the temperature necessary If vou choose 60 F 16 C the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate tan speed f you choose the temperature of 90 F 32 C the system will remain at that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan speed Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster With this setting the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air In cold weather when the system senses the need for heat the airflow will be directed out the floor outlets As the interior temperature approaches a desired set
272. tor lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized Cadillac dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty 6 2 Canada some gasolines contain octane enhancing additive called MMT If you use such fuels your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may tum on If this happens retum to your authorized Cadillac dealer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system allowing your emission control system to function properly Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel In addition gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to help clean the air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in vour fuel svstem and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you
273. turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while vou turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service N With the ignition key in the ignition switch you tum the switch to five different positions ACCESSORY A This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off To get into ACCESSORY push in the key and turn it toward you The steering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you inserted the key LOCK B Before you put the key in the ignition will be in the LOCK position This 15 the only position in which you can remove the key This position locks the ignition steering wheel and transaxle It s theft deterrent feature OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed RUN D This is the position for driving START E This starts the engine 2 16 Retained Accessory Power The following accessories on your Cadillac may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF Radio Power Windows Astroroof Power to
274. u should consider changing your engine oil you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL it means the oil life is gone and you should change the oil right away The system should indicate changing the oil hetween 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km It may indicate changing the oil before 34K miles 5 000 km depending on vour driving habits If the vehicle has been driven 7 500 miles 12 500 km it will indicate to change the oil If you drive in a dusty area you should change your oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or three months whichever comes first unless the display indicates changing it sooner The system doesn t check low much oil you have so you ll still have to check for that To see how see Engine Oil in the Index When new oil 15 added you ll need to reset the system To reset display the Oil Life Indicator by pressing the INFORMATION button Then press and hold the RESET button until the display shows 100 OIL LIFE LEFT Electronic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes It s automatic vou don t need to adjust anything 2 87 NOTES 2 88 05 Ld Tu E o 5 aT y Et ae Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you ll find how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Cadillac Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with
275. uel supply to the engine is shut off When the engine speed slows the fuel supply will come on again This helps prevent damage to the engine Vehicle Speed Limiter 270 hp This feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds that the tires are not rated for When this happens the engine s fuel supply 15 shut off When the vehicle speed slows the fuel supply will come on again Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may he a problem check the sec
276. uld be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash 1 13 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 You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release handle to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature If the shoulder belt seems too tight adjust it before you begin to drive 1 Sit well back in the seat 2 Start pulling the shoulder belt out 3 Just before it reaches the end give it
277. ull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint 0 5 L Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty e After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check e Whenthe correct fluid level 15 obtained push the dipstick back in all the way How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxie 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 See your Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information When this message appears change the transaxle fluid and reset the transaxle fluid life indicator as follows 1 the ignition on but do not start the engine 2 Press and hold the OFF and rear defog buttons on the climate control at the same time until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears on the DIC 6 19 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new DEX COOL orange colored silicate free engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 100 0
278. ument Panel Illumination 194 Instrument Panel Telltales 194 License Plate Sareea 194 Park and Signal 2357 Sidemarker IOCRN LET ETE OO REESE 194 Stop Tail Tum Signal 2057 E been ae WN A ee ak eee 561 SWRI cars 561 Vanity MOTO 124 For service information on these bulbs contact your Cadillac dealer service department Capacities and Specifications Engine Specifications vases celine ve 279 cubic inches 4 565 cc VG 52556 RR L DOHC VIN Engine Code lf UR E EE Mt H Y olg ss IET e I TOR SEI caches ES TIE SEIT TE I DE TTE 9 Horsepower BL a oe EAT SA RR Ta e URL 275 bhp 5600 rpm 205 kW 5600 rpm BIS tet et eae DUUM ERU UR RORIS AEN 224 kW 6000 rpm Torque SI Rar SERE EIS 300 lb ft 4000 rpm 407 N m 4000 rpm AQ ce ATE a E OCA RS EE 295 lb ft 4400 rpm 400 N m 4400 rpm UP Nue 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 Thermostat Starts To Open 177 1847 F 81 85 6 63 Capaci
279. ur vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels be sure to follow the speed and distance restrictions later in this section or your transaxle will be damaged If these limitations must be exceeded then the drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly AM ee ee 88 Front Towing Tow Limits 35 mph 56 kph 25 miles 40 km NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equipment fascia fog lamp damage will 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 Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots 5 11 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rails behind the front wheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safetv chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 12 Rear Towing
280. using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If the blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Rainsense Wipers STS Only CRUISE OFF CN RAA mL I This feature is mounted on the passenger s interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture that is on the windshield The Rainsense system be activated by turning the wiper stalk to one of the five sensitivity levels within the AUTO DELAY area the stalk toward you for minimum sensitivity and away from you for maximum sensitivity A single wipe will occur each time you tum the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level An initial wipe occurs when you tum the ignition on as a reminder that Rainsense is active The windshield wipers also remain in high park position even when the ignition is turned OFF The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well as a continuous low or high speed depending on the amount of moisture and the sensitivity level The MIST and wash cycles operate as normal and are not effected by the Rainsense function NOTICE The Rainsense feature should be turned off when going through a car wash to avoid damage It is important to note
281. utes try again A START CAR message will appear at this time If the engine still does not start wait 3 minutes and try duplicate key At this time fuses should be checked see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the engine does not start with the duplicate key your vehicle needs service See your Cadillac dealer for service If the THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM message 15 displayed during vehicle operation your vehicle needs servicing Your vehicle will restart if you turn it off 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 2 14 New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions NOTICE Your modern Cadillac doesn t need elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t vet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t
282. ver Car of the Year Automobile Magazine The year 1993 saw the introduction of the Northstar system The state of the art system includes the 32 valve dual overhead camshaft Northstar 4 6 liter V8 engine 4T80 E electronically controlled automatic transaxle road sensing suspension speed sensitive steering anti lock brakes and traction control For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical innovation Now more than ever Cadillac 1s Creating a Higher Standard How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly Index good place to look for what you need is the Index in th back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if vou were to ignore the warning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you o
283. vy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away 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 fuse Be sure you replace bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If vou ever have a problem on the road and don t have spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Pick some feature of your vehicle that you get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle the engine compartment fuse block the MaxiFuse relay center and the rear compartment fuse block Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located next to the air filter on the driver s side of the engine Lift the cover to gain access Cu LTRI DLP LO HOL A HDLP Hi E zi m i WIPEHS Cla LTRS HOLPS oxy a Oxy SENI FUEL PUMP CRUISE m COMP Trunk Lamp Courtesy Lamps Front Vanity Lamps Glove Box Lamp Garage Door Opener Courtesy Lamp Relay CIGLTR Front Cigarette Lighter Full Console Only
284. w down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces hecause stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on surface with reduced traction try vour best to avoid sudden steering acceleration braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You not realize the surface 15 slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Driving at Night Night driving 15 more dangerous than day driving One reason 15 that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue 4 15 are some tips on night driving Drive defensively e Don t drink and drive Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences
285. 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 some But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE 00 Don t add too much oil your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged eee N The oil cap is located 5 behind the radiator on the passenger s side of the engine Turn the cap Just fill enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through counterclockwise to remove 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 Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure vou use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front af the oil container If you have your oil changed for vou be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil fo
286. with the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint air bag system when this message appears Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle See your Cadillac dealership for service at once SERVICE BRAKE FLUID SWITCH 37 A high level of brake fluid causes this message to display if the ignition is in the RUN position Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible If the brake warning light is on refer to the directions listed that part SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM 102 This message will display when a problem with the charging system has been detected Have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 106 This message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the PCM Have vour vehicle service by your Cadillac dealership SERVICE EMISSIONS SYSTEM 104 A problem in the emissions system has occurred when this message appears Have your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle 2 84 SERVICE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 103 A problem within the engine cooling svstem has been detected when this message displavs See your Cadillac dealership for service SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM 101 The PCM has detected a problem within the fuel system when this message appears See your Cadillac dealership for service SERVICE IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM 107 A problem with the idle control has occurred when this message displays Bring your vehicle to your Cadillac dealer
287. xt higher or lower radio station and then stop If you press and hold TUNE SEEK for longer than two seconds after the chime sounds the radio will be in tune fast mode Release the button when you want to stay at a radio station SCAN Press this button and SCAN will appear on the 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 your favorite stations You can set up 18 stations six AM six and six FM2 1 Press AM or FM 1 2 to select the band 2 Find the station you want by pressing TUNE SEEK 3 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear chime A preset number will appear on the display 4 The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return PSC AN Press and hold SCAN for two to three seconds until PSCAN preset scan appears on the display to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds factory presets which have not been reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning If a preset station has weak reception the radio will not stop at t
288. y 4 33 If you re using dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the recommended pressure for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification labe at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue 4 34 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 ta follow Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rent
289. y You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing NOTICE Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty OVERDRIVE This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and have more power NOTICE If vour vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it doesn t seem to shift gears as vou accelerate something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If vou drive very far that way vour vehicle can be damaged 5o if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then vou can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and OVERDRIVE for higher speeds 2 22 THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power driving however it offers more power and lower fuel than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills economy than OVERDRIVE deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear Here are examples for using THIRD 3 instead of until the vehicle is g
290. y the person drinks them But the ability to drive 15 affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision 1s 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater 4 3 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 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 There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than
291. you aren t wearing vour safety belt even if vou have an air bag Wearing your safety belt during crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it The air bag is only a supplemental restraint That is it works with safetv belts but doesn t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes Evervone in your vehicle including the driver should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person There is air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG N CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical CAUTION problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index An inflating air bag can seriously injure small for more information children Always secure children properly in vour vehicle To read how
292. your Cadillac dealer A user s guide is provided with the telephone Assist Handles folding handle above each rear door can be used when getting out of your vehicle Floor Mats Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber backed front and rear floor mats Keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner if necessary Do not machine wash Astroroof Option The express open astroroof provides an airy spacious feel to your vehicle s interior and can also increase ventilation It includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade The control switch only works when the ignition is on or when the Retained Accessory Power RAP is active Press the switch rearward and release to express open the glass panel and sunshade The sunshade can also be opened by hand If you want to stop the roof in a partially opened position press the switch in either direction Press and release the switch to open it fully Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed hand To vent press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed Open the sunshade by hand close the vent press the switch rearward 2 56 Universal Transmitter Option This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received inclu
293. your vehicle Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you Your comfort control system uses ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant With these systems you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your Cadillac Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Electronic Climate Control ECC Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed Temperature Button The red and blue temperature buttons adjust the atr temperature coming through the system Press the blue button for a cooler setting or the red button for a warmer setting The outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running You can change it from Fahrenheit to Celsius by pressing the ENG MET English metric button on the DIC Mode Controls The AUTO ECON button automatically controls the direction of air delivery for air conditioning and non air conditioning modes Automatic Operation When the system is set for AUTO sensors will control the air delivery mode Air will come from the floor middle or windshield outlets The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting 3 2 Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near the windshield This sensor is used by the au

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