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1996 cadillac deville owner`s manual

1. 2 13 Door Release GINE T I 6 4 Filling Your Tank aa a e AXE DN 6 4 ME cro rear Ee o p wale 1 72 In Foreign Countries 6 3 Fuel Level Very Low 2 79 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 55 Gaze sca ih ek nine orate E 2 72 GANE en TOR 4 30 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 19 CE eda aie E E E E 4 2 52 Gross Axle Weight Rating A Gross Vehicle Weight Rating T Guide en Frane esent ii 4 30 Halogen eaaa eU ECCE EE 6 29 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 1 Restraints EROR 1 7 Headlamps VIA s AO ga 2 40 Bulb Replacement 2 6 30 High Low Beam Changer 2 32 ead sau esa Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 2 7 3 Seats pi eas eae at eee eee wie 1 4 Heated Windshield 2 5 gt gt 2 2 3 7 LI US TY IX diate ei hana weir TT 3 6 High Beam Headlamps a AR RATE 2 32 Highway Hypnosis 4 23
2. P E with your vehicle handled by your selling 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 your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns 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 General 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 7 2 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 Inthe U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Inthe Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 800
3. 6 55 Cleaner Air a CE Clesnimp 52 PIE APP 6 44 Nie 122522 ACE E S e 6 50 Fabric Ges e e E uid er aas site id 6 48 Inside of Your Cadillac eee X E SCR ET 6 44 Instrument Pane aces Sa aaa ae ws elite 2 6 47 Cruise Engaged Message 2 78 i oe ee RENI OR 6 47 2 52 Outside of Your Cadillac a ARR A RATER 6 49 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users Speaker Covers ae eae ea 6 47 Customer Assistance Information 7 1 Special Problems 6 46 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 1 LUI 6 46 RA 6 50 VEI LOU ge 6 46 age FUNG vii uror s ee ae 6 51 6 50 D Gheet M Windshield and Wiper Blades sue DuC BEI D EM Clock Setting 10 Dead Battery tire ets SR QR IA E NE mni 2 52 Defects Reporting Safety 7 10 7 11 Comfort Controls I Defensive Driving Vibia kae eile Comfort Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 9 Defogger Rear Wind
4. Things that burn get 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 CAUTION Hood Release Pull the lever inside the ES vehicle to open the hood It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever which is located under the front edge of the grille Lift up on the release lever as you raise the hood 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 H Air Cleaner C Power Steering Fluid Brake Master Cylinder L Windshield Washer Fluid Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly SS eS 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 Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes 74 to drain back into the oil 1 pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show WM the actual level Engine Oil A CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when the engine oil 1s approximately a
5. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain aff If this happens have the headlamp wiring checked right away MaxiFuse is a registered trademark of Little Fuse Incorporated Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse If 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 heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away 6 54 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 a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Pick some feature of your vehicle that you can 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 Th
6. United States version shown Canadian similar 2 62 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada You may wonder what happens if a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed The new one may read the correct mileage This is hecause your vehicle s computer has stored the mileage in memory Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before 1t 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 15 a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and waming lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the
7. 7 10 7 11 Restraints Jere o SERE 3 1 47 rx 1 35 Dm EORR T CE ICE T ER ERR ER SPEI 77 Replacing Parts After a Crash saraa ATE Retained Accessory 2 16 Reverse R Automatic Transaxle 2 20 E ERE ua 2 Bond cnius Norico TED ERI Y TULIT XE EA UNE a Md Roadside Service 7 4 Rocking Your Vehicle 5 37 PTOL THERE ERES 6 37 dd ewe esi 2 82 Saiety cere a Gd aaa Ier ex 1 47 ecce en 1 7 AUMUND CHE 6 48 Center Passenger Position 1 28 1 33 epic pra cem 1 12 Extender SACAR REC RA E ERE E Raw qe eR RR 1 47 How to Wear 1 12 Incorrect Usage 1 16 1 17 1 18 1 19 1 45 1 46 Ore 1 28 er Children RETI EE ME Questions and 2 1 c edes 1 11 Rear Seat Outside Positions Pm Rear Seat oe pri RUE S RO RUE RE RO AOR 1 29 Reminder Light
8. M make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap 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 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 a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 29 Pick up the latch plate and pull the across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the bel
9. about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Lad Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 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 42 Buckle the belt Make sure release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way of the 7 To tighten the belt feed the lap belt back into the retractor to set the lock retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint 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 Ig Larger Children Children who have outgrown child r
10. CAUTION You injured and your vehicle could be 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 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 91 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification 6 2 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 u
11. Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier 6 46 fan odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 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 can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry 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 1f you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a GM Vinyl Leather Cleaner or equivalent product Cleaning Leather Cleaning Wood Panels Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or Use clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water use saddle soap mild dish washing soap Dry the wood immediately For stubborn stains use GM Vinyl Leather Cleaner with a clean cloth or equivalent product Cleaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker won t be damaged Some spots and stains will Never use oils varnishes solven
12. Henry M 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 is 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 1949 Overhead Valve High Compression V8 Engine 16 Engines 1930 1940 Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the cornerstone of mod
13. are ways to increase your safety in city driving 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 a warning signal traffic light is there because the comer 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 15 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 420 Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways tumpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as passing lane the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you d
14. NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine 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 misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service 15 required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required 2 69 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 vehicle in PARK P Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and r
15. 1 7 2 64 Replacing A ars DNE isles aera querida aa aaa 1 47 Right Front Passenger Position 1 2 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster pane dd 1 14 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1 14 Smaller Children and Babies 1 33 Use During Pregnancy 1 185553 1 27 Wie They WOK m eene e cmn a 1 8 Safety Chains Safety Defects Reporting Safety Warnings and Symbols xi Seatback POR SORT ESO eins 1 5 Reclining Front iud ka rh ee o TOR ORO ATTI 1 5 Seats raa ness ird ai alk ue gi aci CER ata 1 4 Lumbar Control PEE beer 1 2 Mme 1 1 Restraint Systems Gee eater 1 1 cesare rack ori OLOR RETIRER En 1 1 Securing a Child Restraint 1737 1 39 1 41 Second 2 Automatic seres a Secunty OVemis 2 10 SHINE FAEERE 6 1 AJC System Compressor Off Message aai 2 79 Air Bag Message 2 79 Brake Fluid Switch Message 2 80 Bulletins Ordering 7 11 Charging System Message ee 8 8 Electrical System 2 80 Emissions System
16. 6 21 Checking Coolant CAUTION Turning the surge tank pressure 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 is cold the coolant level should be at the full cold mark which is 2 5 inches 60 mm below the base of the fill neck Use a flashlight as necessary to see into the tank The surge tank 15 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 6 22 r M Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix the surge tank but only when the engine is cool CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is tight Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE The surge tank cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up If the surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced Gen
17. A CCOMP Compressor Relay Cooling Fan Relays 1 2 3 Compressor Donotalter OBD related fuses orcircuit 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 your Cadillac dealer immediately 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 Platform Zone Module Fuse Radio Phone Fuse Cluster Fuse AMP Fuse Comfort Fuse Inadvertent Power Relay Brushless Blower Motor Interior Lamps Fuse Cigarette Lighter 1 Fuse Ci parette Lig 6 ome 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 SEATS BATT 3 Hom Relay Driver and Passenger Lumbar In Out Relays Driver and Passenger Up Down Relays Memory
18. E E I EN 6 47 Specifications and Capacities 040 0020 eee eek 6 63 6 64 Specifications I Lou vae P a 6 63 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance BRIAR m Speed Sensor Fault Message EA LUKE ROG 2 80 Speedo 21422 1 12 aa a STAATEN 2 63 IN CELLULE ERCUEREET S e rae Pee 4 10 Stains Cleaning A 6 46 Starting Disabled Due To Theft System R Remove Ignition Key Message TEAM dd Starting Your Engine 2 16 MR e UR EET TRO RT ETT TIT DII E 5 16 5 17 5 20 ex aa yng bigs ba Ra e n A 4 10 In Bere ee rr e EE 4 11 MAGSNASTERE 4 10 A 4 10 Speed Sensitive 4 10 TIN area 4 10 Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 9 3 29 Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message 2 81 Stop Engine Overheated E UN cem mr 2 81 Storage Compartments Veliele a yee pa este tect te eT A c 6 29 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 36 AUD VIRO gaara sieges arte gw 2 54 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint 2 1720 Surge Tank Coolant 5 18 5 20 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 48 35 re ee eer 6
19. 524 asss 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 tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your 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 you can still steer Gently brake to a 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 Turn on your hazard warning flashers CAUTION Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from
20. DEVILLE DEVILLE CONCOURS haan eer ee eee Seats and Restraint Systems UO AIV EE TER LEE s s l l This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the SIR system Features and Controls 58 B B M OB B mom Ww OM E OR 5 W NW OB HO RM M M NS m om m m mom m Ww c Ro BOR Bos BoS OR EB B B B B BOR B ORB B MON 2 1 This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac Comfort Controls and Audio Systems PUR This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Your Driving and the 4 sesonassessussss 4 Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Problems on the Road ET PET Y PETIT This section tells you what to do if you have problem while drivi ing such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care T PS Ee EP WERTE Y Y T ET ET EID 6 1 Here the manual tells you how to keep your C adillac running properly and looking good Customer Assistance Information 7 1 This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for
21. 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 put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it 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 11 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
22. 3 flocked to Bayreuth to worship at the musical shrine of Wagner while the little group of those whet he had _phiced areued angrily that hie was no musician at all little world continued to protest that Fulton could n never build a steamboat while the big world to the river banks to see his boat steam by leader is assailed becaus amp hes and the equal him is x added proof of that leadership Failing to equal orto excel the follower seeks to rte and to destroy but only Frog more the superiority of that which he strives tosupplant There is nothing new in this 15 Wok as the Zr d 2s the human passions envy fear greed ambition and the desire to surpass And it all avails 4e der truty leads he remains the leader Master poet master painter master workman each in his turn is hoids his laurels through the ages Y That which is good or great makes itself known no matter how loud the Clamor of denial N That which deserves to live lives THIS TEXT APPEARED A5 AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENTS POST 7 JANUARY IND IN THE TEAR T COP RIGHT CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVESKJN Ear Henry M Leland founder of Cadillac stands beside the 1905 Osceola which was built to evaluate the feasibility af a closed bodied car
23. Car of the Year Motor Trend Ten Best List Car amp Driver 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 is Creating a Higher Standard How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first recerve 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 A good place to look for what you need is the Index in the 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 number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION 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
24. Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 Hitches T dlat oo oe cha ees 4 35 Hood Checking Things 6 6 PUI oy fee RTS EL E PATET 6 7 CR RIO iis 2 2 30 Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights E33 37 HERE 2 65 4 19 Ignition Positions Illuminated Entry 2 2 43 Illuminated Rear Seat Visor Vanity Mirror 2 55 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors 2 55 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ias 2 45 i ET es eee ae es 6 36 Instrument Papel ole sei esa ewes eee 2 60 Brightness Control 2 43 Cleaning o id dads ad RENE ge ares eee ee 2 62 Lampi acess ee eka ey ee 2 43 Jack Tue an Duca ata lalate ELTE 28 Jump Starting Viso en s x duca dle eee 5 3 Keyiess Entry System ues pru Ue ex ie 1 6 224 Labels Certification Tire le eee es 4 30 Service Parts Identification 6 53 Tire Loading Information ded 4 29 Vehicle Identification Number Lamps IERI Yr 2 40 Drea
25. If you see no damage clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin before inserting the key back into the ignition Have your vehicle serviced if the message still appears SERVICE A C SYSTEM A C COMPRESSOR OFF 14 This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the and heating systems are no longer working Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a drop in heating and A C efficiency SERVICE AIR BAG 83 There is a problem with the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint air bag system when this message appears Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle See your Cadillac dealership for service at once 2 79 SERVICE BRAKE FLUID SWITCH 37 high level of brake fluid causes this message to display if the ignition is in the RUN position Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible If the brake warning light is on refer to the directions listed in that part SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM 102 This message will display when a problem with the charging system has been detected Have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 106 This message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the PCM Have your vehicle service by your Cadillac dealership SERVICE EMISSIONS SYSTEM 104 A problem in the emissions system has occurred when this message appears Have Cadillac dealership servic
26. Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Run the vehicle s safety belt through or arou 1 the restraint The child restraint instructions will you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button 15 positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safery 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 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 1 41 You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier
27. The direction of airflow to the rear seats can also adjusted Move the center lever to direct airflow toward the upper or floor outlets To direct airflow from side to side move the lever located in the center of each vent to the night or left 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 ducts 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 heated windshield will remove ice or frost in cold weather bh Remove snow that 18 piled up on the windshield Start your Cadillac and leave it in PARK P Press the DE ICE button A light will come on to tell you it is working Try not to use other electrical equipment while the system is working The system will go off after four minute heating cycle If you shift out of PARK P the system will only cycle for two minutes If you want it to cycle again press the button It will go on for two minute cycles after that If the windshield has cleared before the cycle is over you can
28. and Left Front Tum Lamps Right High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Tum Hazard Switch ABS Controller Stepper Motor Cruise Control Right and Left Inadvertent Power Relay Outside Rearview Mirror Data Line Connector DLC Flash to Pass Module Daytime Running Lamp DRL 0 ENG ABS Relay Domestic Only Fog Lamp Relay Optional Headlamp Switch Right and Left Front Fog Lamps Optional HE Powertrain Control Module PCM Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM EN Anti Lock Brake System Anti Slip Regulation 5 ABS ASR 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 Sensor Rear Catalytic Converter CAT Rear Oz Sensor Fuse Usage SSS OXY SENI Sensor Front CAT Front Os Sensor Engine Oil Pressure Indicator PCM Fuel Pump Relay Fuel Pump Injectors 2 3 5 8 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 5 Transaxle Shift Solenoids Mass Airflow Low Refrigerant Cutoff Switch Canister Purge PCM Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Power Steering Press Switch Front Ignition 1 Relay
29. the plus facing down on AUTO or ECON and the temperature 3 Align the internal pieces of the transmitter including between 65 F 18 C 85 F 29 the cover Snap together to reinstall 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 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 To use this feature your vehicle must be in PARK P Press the trunk release button located on the headlamp control panel on the left side of the instrument panel to open the trunk Note that the Keyless Entry transmitter can not be used to open the trunk or fuel door if the VALET button is pressed in 2 10 Trunk Lid Automatic Pull Down Feature 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 you would need someone to help you free them Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it and as it is going down
30. 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 Option VOLUME Press the up arrow lever to increase the volume and the down arrow ur E UM lever to decrease volume SELECT gt y 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 329 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 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 a
31. you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and j just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the avoided the object 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 turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway 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 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds 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
32. 2 43 ROI ETE CETT ee TT TIO T 2 43 Dn R minder aae 2 41 e ee E Leaving Your 2 6 Leavin ng Your Vehicle with the Engine Raretine E Loris Level Control Electronic 2 83 Light SBnOE cies eee EE EEE eae ole ees 2 42 LIMINE CE 2 54 Lights Air Bap Readiness 1 22 2 64 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 67 4 6 Brake System Warning 2 65 Ch sisanne Eerie perche 2 65 Coolant Temperature Warming 2 68 22 2 71 Parking Brake Indicator 2 66 Safety Belt Reminder 1 7 2 64 Service Engine Soon Served aera 2 69 Traction Control System Warning 2 2767 4 9 Loading Your Vehicle 4 29 Locks Anti Lockout Feature 2 6 Automatic Door ss ese ee ecw aces ete ees 2 4 8 6 2 3 Programmable Automatic 2 234 Rear Door 2 5 Arunk Rep 2 10 Lumbur Conis eese eere rmm 1 2 MAGRASTERR eese rre 4 10 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 65 Maintenance Underbody 6 51 Mainten
33. 2 65 CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Parking Brake Indicator Light This light comes on when the parking brake is set and it will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release If you try to drive off with the parking brake set this light will remain on This light should also come on briefly as you start the vehicle If it doesn t have the light fixed so it will be ready to remind you if the parking brake has not fully released For more information on how to release the parking brake see Parking Brake earlier in this section Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again reset t
34. 205 kW 5600 rpm COnCOUE o ul ull a ee a eee ee ee 300 bhp 6000 rpm 224 kW 6000 rpm Torque DEVIE eorr rr ERES EA cia Re TERCER AR GEO 300 Ib ft 4000 rpm 407 N m 4000 rpm LORCOUIS 295 lb ft 4400 rpm 400 4400 rpm EE REN SUES PON ER aed FRAT Fla EI 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 Thermostat Starts To Open 177 184 F 81 85 6 63 Capacities and Specifications Continued Capacities Transaxle occa e Rh ee oe ale pak 15 quarts 14 2 L Crankcase Engine Oil with Filter Change REI NOE DA 7 5 quarts 7 1 1 Engine Cooling 12 5 quarts 11 8 L Fuel Tank Rost pene ses ees pU RB Rae ew 20 gallons 75 7 L R 134a Refrigerant 2 0 Ibs 0 91 Vehicle Dimensions Wheel BaSB SOA ray rae area 113 8 inches 2 890 5 mm EROR NEG UR EGG e a RR EON 209 7 inches 5 326 mm eu EAR VE SEDE RR YA Sra A a 56 4 inches 1 432 mm Wig Gc pares oe eee Se Ses v 76 5 inches 1943 mm Front Tread re 1 546 SS T SPIRI TEE 60 9 inches 1 546 mm Wheel Nut Torque XE E Era WR UR CER 100
35. Coolant Hot ide Eoi Engine COPIES 2 78 ERE UNE i 6 9 S TIE TT ARR Rw 6 10 E COP eT eer 6 12 LE parietal abe 6 10 SNL UI EE EES 6 13 When te Change 29 ia ere 6 13 English Metric Button EXAM 2 75 tiie saa 6 3 Exhaust Engine a Express Down Window 2 30 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver kd 2 43 oie sss tror Eccc 6 45 Fan Control Climate Control System EE ANE 3 2 Filling TOU econtra aab REL 6 4 Eier Am vase era Cx Ue CI da RR 6 14 ME Toe mm 6 49 RARE EE RES amp 51 First 1 Automatic Transaxle 2 22 Flashers Hazard Warning 5 Flash To Pass Feature OTT IST ST RENTE Flat Tire Changing dn gems DAR USER 5 25 Floor Mats QR VOIR MIR EE RR CRT 2 55 17 77 cine we aie ney wists yee ear EA 6 64 Foreign Countries Fue 6 3 French Language Manual Front Storage Armrest 2 52 EYE nS 5 8 5 11 PUBL Wels 6 7 Panpl
36. 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 through the four effects To turn the DSP feature off press OFF TALK This setting is used when listening to non musical material such 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 3 15 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 performance 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 3 16 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 Turn the
37. PUSH paddle to wash the windshield Release the paddle when you have enough fluid The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or retum to your preset speed When using concentrated washer fluid LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the DIC follow the manufacturer s instructions for when the washer fl reaches low level adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid NOTICE Continued 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 Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control be dangerous slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads SET oc Mat CRUISE WIPER ea en cp 5 zl zb aii WD With cruise control you maintain speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can help on long trips Cruise If your vehicle is in c
38. Seat Module Driver and Passenger Power Seat Switch Ignition 0 Body Fuse RTD Fuse Ignition O Engine Fuse Anti Lock Brake System ABS Fuse Fuse Console 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 Front Ignition 1 Relay Oxygen Sensor 1 and 2 Fuse Fuel Fuse Cruise Fuse Starter Relay PCM Fuse AC Compressor Fuse Cooling Fan Relays 1 2 3 Do not alter OBD related fuses or circuit breakers IGN 1 6 59 Rear Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located on the front wall of the trunk IGN RODY behind the rear seat on the driver s side Loosen the four trunk trim fasteners and pull the trim away from the fuse block to gain access EAD Luc E ee ee SEAT PULL LT Oe CONSOLE SDM Cluster Cruise in Stalk Brake Switch Fuel Level Sensor Catalytic Converter Overtemp Amplifier Export 6 60 PRNDL Heated Windshield Optional PZM Cluster Air Control Module ACM Upper and Lower Zone Motor HVAC Solenoids Climate Control Panel Optional Rear Defog Relay ELC Relay Cornering Lamp Switch Right and Left Cornering Lamps Electronic Flasher Module Turn Hazard Switch Right and Left Rear Turn Signa
39. 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 doors Pressing this button will also disarm the optional theft deterrent system and turn on the interior lamps at night When you press this symbol to lock the doors the parking lamps will blink once This also arms the optional theft deterrent system wa Press this symbol to open the trunk Press this button to open the fuel door The Keyless Entry transmitter can 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 may 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 you 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 doe
40. after the ignition has been turned to the OFF or LOCK position If you move the control so it is just on the lamps will go off quickly when you turn the ignition switch out of RUN You can adjust the delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes Light 5ensor 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 orn Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is tumed to LOCK or ACC if the manual park lamp control is on This protects draining the battery in case you have left the headlamps or parking lamps Use the control knob to tum the lamps back on indefinitely 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 tum on the interior lamps Lamp Monitors The rear taillamp monitors are located at the top center of the back glass You will see them as you look through the inside rearview mirror The two red indicators will illuminate to show that the taillamps and brake lamps are working Illuminated Entry System The illuminated entry system tums on the courtesy lamps and
41. 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 traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you tum the front wheels 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 ice 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 at 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 too 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 it 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 co
42. be driving under severe conditions include a small bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags your trunk to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Have your Cadillac in good shape for winter ee E eee ea Ant Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful 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 ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Keep your traction control system 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 4 26 Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop
43. can a trailer safely be If you have a DeVille without the optional trailer towing package the maximum trailer weight is 1 000 Ibs 450 kg If you have a DeVille Concours or a DeVille with the optional trailer towing package the maximum trailer weight should never be more than 3 900 Ibs 1 773 kg total including the load But even that can be too heavy The optional trailer towing package provides the necessary oil cooler for the DeVille to tow a trailer heavier than 1 000 Ibs 450 kg The Concours is equipped with this cooler as standard equipment The maximum trailer weight for your vehicle can determined from the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight GCVW The GCVW curb weight passenger s weight cargo trailer weight should never weigh more than 8 200 bs 3 727 kg total loaded vehicle and trailer 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 Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Weight of the Trai
44. crossroads for situations that might affect your passing pattems 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 tum Or an intersection delay your pass A 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 if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When 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 clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by 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 slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t try
45. diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer far service NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag they may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag covers 1 26 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your Cadillac dealer and the Cadillac service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is 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 it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors They are pro
46. get close to the correct time The time may be set anytime the clock is displayed There 15 two second delay before the clock goes into time set mode AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player DeVille Only Also available is an Active Audio Stereo with Cassette Tape Player which includes 11 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 turn on Press the button again to turn the system off VOL Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume 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 Press this button to select and preset stations 2 Press this button to select or FM2 and preset stations 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 TU NE 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
47. 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 forward facing child restraint always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in the rear seat 1 35 Top Strap A child in a child restraint in the center front seat badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger se
48. it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is 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 standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your 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 Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index s Mt re LU ALILILOILLLLELILOERQZHH SS 4 19 City Driving
49. 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 The tape will begin playing as soon as it is 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 15 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 tum 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 e The cassette tape is broken Check to see if your tape 15 broken Try a new tape Note that cassette tape adapte
50. message means that the air conditioning system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to ause damage to the A C compressor To avoid damage he compressor automatically turns off and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch rom AUTO to AC and remain there Have the ystem serviced if this message appears 1 82 Traction Active When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin the TRACTION ACTIVE message will be displayed Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed so adjust your driving accordingly This message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin Trip Computer Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension RSS De Ville and the Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension CV R55 Concours automatically adjust the ride of your vehicle with the CV RSS having a wider range of control Automatic ride control 1s 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 messaze 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 temperatu
51. moving 1 Put the shift lever in PARK P 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 5 25 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 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 5 277 Removing the Wheel Cover The tools you ll be using include the jack A and the wheel wrench There is a center wheel cover on the aluminum wheel Using the flat end of the wheel wrench gently pry the wheel cover off Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don t try to remove it with your hands Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire setting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If
52. 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 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 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 a curve or an overpass may remain when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not ta brake while vou 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 you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turm on your hazard flashers ee Tie cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow 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 s
53. on the driver s power window Pressing the control rearward will lower the window completely If you want to stop the window as it is lowering press the control forward Press the control forward to raise the window 2 M Rear Window Lockout Pressing the right side of the switch disables the rear passenger window controls This is a useful feature when you have children as passengers Pressing the left side of the switch allows your passengers reuse the window controls Horn The hom be sounded by pressing any surface on the center steering wheel pad Wheel Tilt steering allows you adjust the steering wheel before you drive Raising the steering wheel to the highest level gives your legs 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 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 turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down The lever returns automatically when the turn 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 ihe arrow starts to fla
54. or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TT Ys 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 can dial 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service lt lt TOLL FREE HOTLINE 1 500 882 1112 Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service It provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and when appropriate a Cadillac trained dealer technician who will provide on site service 7 4 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 any warranty covered situation and for a 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 1996 Cadillac Warranty Period 48 Months 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the following situations Towing Service Battery Jump Starting Lock Out Assistance Fuel Delivery Flat Tire Change Covers change only 9 Trip Interruption If your tr
55. quart low If the message 15 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 a R Checking Engine When to Add Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or If the oil is at or below the ADD line then you ll need cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again to add some oil But you must use the right kind This keeping the tip down and check the level part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Don t add too much oil If 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 6 10 The oil fill cap is located behind the radiator on the passenger s side of the engine Tum the cap counterclock wise to remove Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through 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 APT Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If y
56. 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 4 After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store 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 you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your Cadillac dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation The automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the steering column There are several different positions for the shift lever PARK P This locks the front wheels It s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can t move easily N CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of vour 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 s
57. 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 colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied 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 three 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 lo remove it Find the transaxle fluid cap and it counterclockwise to remove Pull out the dipstick and wipe it wilh a clean rag or paper towel Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again e 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
58. spread it out Don t carry more than 203 Ibs 92 kg in the trunk N 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 you 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 tum quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going 4 30 CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a 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 When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Towing a Trailer N CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you 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 a
59. 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 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 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 3 25 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 you loa
60. than the normal operating temperature To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off so that air conditioned air is not delivered If the coolant temperature returns to normal you must select AC to return to a normal A C compressor operation If this message continues to appear have the system repaired as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT 46 This message will appear if your vehicle is in PARK P for about 15 seconds and the brake is not pressed in Remove the message by holding the OFF and the blue cooler button on the Electronic Climate Control panel for about five seconds Hold the same two buttons again to redisplay the message 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 V
61. the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be 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 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle NOTICE 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 xi Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery are important for you and vehicle is driven INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE These symbols your passengers whenever your These symbols have to do with your lights MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH T gt m o PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS These symbols arc on some
62. the backlighting to the door switches and headlamp knob control when a door is 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 turn on The courtesy lamps will tum off approximately 20 seconds after the last door is closed M M Reading Lamps Concours Only Map Lamps The reading lamps are located in the roof These lamps come on when any door is opened and it is dark outside Press the button to tum them on Press it again to turn them off These lamps are located in the overhead panel Press the If the reading lamps are left on they automatically shut button to tum them Press it again to turn them off off 10 minutes after the ignition has been tumed off Courtesy Lamps DeVille Only The courtesy lamps are located in the roof in the rear seat These lamps come on with the lamp knob or when any door is opened and it is dark outside 2 44 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle s battery against drainage from the interior lamps trunk lamp glove box lamp cigarette lighters or the garage door opener When the ignition is turned OFF the power to these features will automatically off after 10 minutes three minutes if a new car has 15 miles or less Power will be restor
63. the base of the mirror to turn on the automatic feature The button has an indicator light to show it 1s on Press the button to turn the automatic feature off Maa 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 C M Compass Mirror M This turns on the day night portion of the mirror to positions One photocell on the back of the mirror automatically reduce glare senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell is built into the mirror surface to sense headlamps behind you This setting turns on the compass in addition to the day night function The letter or letters displayed in the top right corner of the mirror indicate the direction in which you are traveling 2 48 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 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 aut
64. the parking brake on the PARK BRAKE indicator light stays on See Parking Brake Indicator Light in the Index for more information When you move out of PARK P or NEUTRAL if the engine 15 running the parking brake should release If it doesn 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 above the parking brake pedal If the parking brake does not release you will have to have your vehicle serviced 2 23 Shifting Into PARK 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 N CAUTION If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal you could be hurt The pedal springs back quickly Keep your hand and arm away when you use the manual release lever 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 use the steps that follow If you re pulling trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index This section shows what
65. 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 or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should 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 a crash 1 46 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you vou 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 Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart u
66. the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly WHEEL WHENCH Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was 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 is 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 soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again M E 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 compac
67. the tires to slide You may 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 is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue 4 15 Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead Inremote 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 increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision 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 you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down gla
68. the vehicle slips off the jack you could be 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 I Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts raising your vehicle Don t remove them yet n3 the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches E OPER 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 5 Remove all wheel outs and take off the flat tire 10 5 INCHES 5 8 INCHES 270 mm 150 mm 3 Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the Jack lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you S 6 Remove any must or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you 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 CAUTION Rust or dirt on t
69. to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this program Both Cadillac and your Cadillac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section 15 very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Cadillac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is 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 GM vehicle If vou are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you may contact the BBB 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 VA 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
70. to do first to keep the trailer from moving M Steering Column Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into the PARK P position like this Move the lever up as far as it will go 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 you If you can Pull the lever toward you 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 you 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 f you have to 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 you ve moved the shift lever into 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 vou If you can it means that the shift lever
71. to the height that is right for you 1 14 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 l Sit well back in the seat 2 Start pulling the shoulder belt out 3 Just before it reaches the end give it a quick pull 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean 4 Letthe belt go back all the way You should hear a forward slightly then sit back If you ve added more d y slight clicking sound If you don t the adjustment Te BEEP FEAS doe ae pull feature won t set and you ll have to start again MEN TIS ORS STU SEQEE GRUB If you move around in the vehicle enough or if you pull out the shoulder belt the belt will become tight again If this happens you can reset What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is too loose It won t g
72. 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 you 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 light 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 especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud 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 m
73. turn it off by pressing the button again 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 Press the DEFOG or 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 If you select DEFROST from AUTO the system will control the fan speed The temperature will also need to be adjusted to your comfort level Press the blue button to decrease the temperature and the red button to increase the temperature Note that recirculation 15 not available in the defrost or defog modes 42 A Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control f Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window war
74. 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 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn 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
75. warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Your vehicle 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 is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds then it will flash for about 70 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an 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 sho
76. wasn t fully locked into PARK Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle inta PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking paw 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 2 26 Shifting Out of PARK 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 15 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 and also release the shift lever button on floor shift models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear vou want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Tum the key to OFF Open and close the driver s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature Apply and hold the brake until the end of St
77. 2 VOB WAY 10000 4 21 Blirsa A 4 27 In Foreign Countries SITIO Yo 6 3 erre mer Mene ES 4 17 EE OE ERE 4 15 CNY LOWE re ORC 4 10 On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4 38 On Hill and Mountain Roads P and Cn Siow Un ice orae reet 4 26 Through Waler ce ET er RI T 4 17 WII si 2222 222 TH ee e rut 4 25 CR caca PR RE Denken Driving a s 4 2 e TRU 3 1 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 17 3 30 6 54 Electrical System see ee Electrochromic Day N ight Rearview Mirror 2 46 2 48 Electronic Climate 3 Electronic Level Control 2 83 Electronic Solar Sensor 3 5 BOE esting ie erii A NISI x SC 6 8 RUD 6 20 o e eara rete rrt mx 2 17 Exhiusto RR E 2 28 Ri HE or UTI ED 6 55 8 4 Identificu n 6 53 all sige Pine S ENEE 5 15 Running While Parked 2 28 speatitationa e rea 6 63 URS ICE sins 2 16 Temperature Warning 2 68 Engine
78. 23 Symbols cara WES Yt xiii Taitiamp Bulb Replacement 6 33 Tape Player Care gt 5 3 31 Telephone Cellular 2 2222 2 55 Control Climate Control System than Ec 1 11 Theft System Problem Car May Not Restart Message 2 81 Theft Deterrent System 2 12 8 9 Theft Deterrent Audio Feature 3 29 Thermostat 6 23 Third 3 Automatic Transaxle 2 22 TUS CK 2 31 Time Setting THS CREE ain ce emcee ae atest 6 43 Tire Loading Information Label Bry eke cites aed oes ERE VS 6 36 Alignment and Balance 6 41 Bev NEW Lais ENS RS YI 6 39 eee ee eee es 6 43 Changping a Flat 22 528 Cleaning 6 50 Compact Spare EA UIS and Rotation 6 37 ra ee ne Pema trae 4 29 6 36 Temperature 5 6 41 Ee 6 41 Treadwear eee es arash eerie aed 6 40 Uniform Quality Grading a we IRE 6 40 Wear Indicators Ear Vn
79. 3 34 d SH Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways 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 turn suddenly 4 1 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle e Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In mo
80. 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 3 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 BAC 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 woman generally will reach higher 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 BAC of 0 10 percent In a 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 is 0 04 percent The will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night ATI drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in callision increases s
81. 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN or CLEAN TAPE to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer Each time the cassette is 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 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 non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition hefore 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 s
82. 6 17 Resp CL Transmission Hot Message 2 82 Transmitters Kov EMEN ss ecw ncaa ten eins em ees E eos 2 6 UOTE 2 57 Transportation Courtesy 7 7 COmpulet ne oe ee ewe mmt 2 82 Trip Odometer 222 2412 Trunk Automatic Pull Down 2 11 Lock Release VERUS UE UE 2 10 Mounted CD Changer 3 18 3 25 Open Message EAE RE Fdo 2 82 Security Override BA iid E Ra 2 10 TEY Uaa cue alea ed Signal and Lane Change Signals Saas wile ance Turn Signal On Chime Tum Signal On Message Turn Signal Multifunction Turn Signals When Towing a Twilight Sentinel erem y Universal analy OTT A ET aN heats Ventilation System Ie er eres yrs lea nA RUN UA Very Low Refrigerant A C Compressor Off Tite Ure bi OUD MM as 2 31 2 32 Wim Devices ed Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 63 Washer Fluid Windshield 6 244 Washing Your Ve
83. 751 4136 Spanish Inthe Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In 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 title 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 concen We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Cadillac write to Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke Box 9025 Warren 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 concern Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing
84. FORMATION 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 a non resettable display appears will cause a recall mode to occur When this happens all DIC warning messages that have been displayed since the ignition key was tumed to RUN will redisplay If no messages were displayed MONITORED SYSTEMS OK message will appear 2 75 MPG AVG Average Fuel Economy Reset Press the INFORMATION button to display the MPG AVG then press and hold the RESET button until 0 0 MPG AVG is displayed Fuel Used Reset Press the INFORMATION button to display the FUEL USED on the DIC then press and hold the RESET button until FUEL USED 0 0 is displayed AVG MPH Average Speed Reset Press the INFORMATION button to display the AVG MPH then press and hold the RESET button until 0 0 AVG MPH is displayed Oil Life Left Reset Press the INFORMATION button to display the OIL LIFE LEFT then press and hold the RESET button until 100 OIL LIFE LEFT is displayed 2 76 Driver Information Center Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle s systems Vehicles that are first sold in Canada will have a number after each message This number helps to identify the message which is only displayed in English A C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION 16 This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter
85. 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 a hot day Stop after high speed driving 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 so 1 Turn off your air conditioner 2 Dial temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving OVERDRIVE T or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning 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 warning turn off 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 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 fro
86. K P 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 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 INFORMATION button to indicate a response To begin programming press the INFORMATION and RESET buttons at the same time The first prompt to appear is AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK You must press the RESET button when this prompt appears to continue programming the doors The next prompt to appear is ENABLE ALL DOORS FOR LOCK AND UNLOCK This selection locks all doors when shifting out of PARK and unlocks all doors when shifting back into PARK P DISABLE ALL DOORS FOR LOCK AND UNLOCK is used when you 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 be programmed when a prompt is displayed A yes response selects the prompt and a
87. M 1 2 to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing Press TAPE to switch between the tape and compact disc 1f 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 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 KEV Press this button to reverse quickly through a 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
88. Message 2 80 Engine Cooling System 2 80 Engine Soon Light 2 69 Fuel System 2 80 Idle Control System Message l 232 2 80 Ignition System Message 2 80 Manuals Ordering vives 2411 Parts Identification 1 6 53 Publications Ordering estt eive Rattray leues 7 11 Ride Control Message 2 80 Transmission Message 2 80 Work Doing Your Own 6 1 Service and Appearance Care D La KY s 6 1 Service and Owner Publications 7 11 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac 1 26 Sheet Metal Damage 6 50 DBHE LEVE genic saat XO RC ge ee 2 2 19 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 2 19 oo leer EH C EA ca Ce EN Outol Pk P ha mors 2 27 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster LUCERE EE pua Rar 1 14 Shoulder Belt Adjustment 1 14 MM Lun 2 31 Y D E Skiddin oes ae ae 4 14 Sound Equipment 4 3 30 Spare Tire dai gu elu 5 35 Speaker Covers Cleaning
89. NTS VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING amp GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 5 28 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 vou 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 you 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 GAWR FRT 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 The other label 15 the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR 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 you should
90. OLTS LOW 06 This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained If this message appears immediately after starting it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery The battery should recharge after driving a few miles and the message should go out 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 battery quickly you can reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off the accessories You can monitor batterv 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 is caused by a failed sensor Have your vehicle serviced immediately at your Cadillac dealership CHANGE ENGINE OIL 82 This means that the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed within 200 miles See Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule After an oil change the Oil Life Indicator must be reset See Oil Life Indicator in the Index on how to reset it CHANGE TRANS FLUID 47 This message will appear when
91. 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 2 59 The Instrument Panel Your Information System The instrument panel is designed to let you know 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 Air Outlets Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Driver Information Center Control Buttons Driver s Side Air Bag Cluster Steering Column Shift Lever 7 Electronic Climate Controls 8 Audio System 9 Passenger s Side Air Bag 10 Ll 12 13 14 15 16 Lamp Controls Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control Hood Release Hom Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System Astray and Cigarette Lighter Glove Box MM M M d g P 000933 nme n Lamm 3 5 3 NES SUERTE
92. Replacement Keyless Entry 2 8 Volts High Message 2 T Volts Low Message 2 71 3 3 5 3 FBE OO BAR Sem Ser IES 7 8 Better Business Bureau 7 8 ros 5 28 Find sus d da E E Ea 6 26 Master Cylinder dO pe ED anu iei eiie i 6 26 arie E Ee reer eerie LET Pedal Travel EXER 6 28 Replacing System Parts 6 28 System Warning Light 2 65 4 35 Transaxle Shift Interlock 2 27 SIM I TRITT TIE or act Brake Vacuum Problem Message 4 2 71 Brakes Anti Lock 4 6 Ra 4 5 Braking in Emergencies CEN Ca wer A Ra RUNS 4 10 Break In New Vehicle tH n 2 14 Brightness Control EE ed Ras 2 43 2 27 Bulb Replacement 6 29 Capacities and Specifications 6 63 6 64 Carian E EE ea 2 28 4 28 4 35 Cassette Tape Player 3 12 3 16 3 23 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 31 Casset
93. 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 tum 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 tums 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 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 If your vehicle weighs more than 1 000 Ibs 450 kg you may want to drive in THIRD 3 instead of OVERDRIVE 02 4 38 Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can he damaged But if you ever have to park your rig
94. You can use it on very steep hills economy than OVERDRIVE or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear vedere ge using THIRD 3 instead of until the vehicle is going slowly enough When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to 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 Ms object You could damage your transaxle speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then Also if vou stop when going uphill don t hold you would also want to use your brakes off and S n ee wih cals D pedal This could cause overheating and damage the transaxle Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill When going down a steep hill NOTICE Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine BG M ra SA 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
95. 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 sofi clean chamois or a 100 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 products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials the Index Your Cadillac has 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 c
96. aR AES 6 20 Anti Lock Wala ea 4 6 Brake System Warning Light 2 67 4 6 Ant Lockout Feature 2 6 Anti Theft Radio RS ncn ee op 221 3 29 Appearance 2 2 6 44 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6732 Apply Brake to Shift Sea ele 2 76 Arbitration Program 7 8 2555 ae URS 2 52 2 33 Assist Handles 2 55 E gag 2 56 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 29 Audio Equipment Adding Ta Audio Systeris ere a ur exa esi d 3 10 Automatic Do EORR rra er Ea EAE ERES EI Rara 2 4 COVE Coro eee pice Cr 2 21 Pull Down Feature 2 11 SAME reas S ESSI 2 19 Leer nnm rrt o 6 17 Transaxle Operation 2 19 Bate SE SER EDO t s ae SOME We am 6 29 Charging System Indicator Light 2 65 CCL OEE Fano r era b teo x dermen 2 45 Inadvertent Power Saver 2 43 XI SIN Leurs ee nins EEE PE rm oca s 5 3 Charge Message ers 2770
97. adlamps are on high beam they will switch to low beam To return to high beam pull the lever toward you Windshield Wipers WIPER the band on the signal lever to control the wipers MIST Turn the band toward you and then release it for a single wipe cycle For more cycles hold the band on MIST longer LO or HI Turn the band away from you to either LO low speed or to HI high speed depending on the wiper speed you want DELAY You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes with this setting Move the band to the DELAY position The closer you move it to LO the shorter delay OFF Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If the blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload 2 33 Rainsense Wipers Concours Only This feature is mounted on the passenger s interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture that is on the windshield The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the wiper stalk to one of the five sensitivity levels within the AUTO DELAY area Tu
98. age To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced P After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk NOTICE de 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 is out of the well Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare 0 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 Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place a a R I I The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See
99. al says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach e Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Cadillac Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Cadillac dealer has two GM cleaners 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 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Use clean 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 l aring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set 6 44 Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch 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 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 slig
100. an 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 thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A 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 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 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 or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the pain
101. ance When Trailer Towing er ee eee 4 40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ones 2 69 5 TC 2 44 Map Pocket 5 2 25 2 2 2522 Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle 2 8 paar NRA 87 717 RON RET T CROCI NETTE CRI ETE 2 6 58 Melun pe coe ce E rx hse VER ELA 6 3 Mirrors UT ERR nol e Convex Outside 2 2 51 Driver s Outside Auto Dimming Rearview 2 51 Electrochromic Day Night Rearview 2 46 2 48 Power Remote 27551 oc wag rt rise ero racc 2 55 Monitored Systems OK 2 79 tof nci n r C aaa a MEET 4 23 Multifunction Lever SEU EH TARTE 2 31 Conventenos oc ecco c re A Neutral Automatic Transaxle 2 21 New Vehicle 2 14 VISUM 255552455555 Care E C TE 4 16 2 75 Recovery 2 i see eee ee esas 4 12 OU HD 122 tur 6 9 2 83 Oil Pressure Light occa sks cere ees 2 71 FRO eee eae a E 33 2 7 Overdrive 97 Automatic Transaxle 2 21 Over Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 15 Overheatin YE 8 15 Owner Publications 7 12 Bud Spo
102. ansaxle 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 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses 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 a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Cadillac dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE 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 an accurate reading if vou 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 hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid
103. arage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index e Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and e Have your vehicle fixed immediately 2 28 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get of your vehicle 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 in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Power Windows The controls are located near each window Press the control forward to raise the window and press rearward to lower 2 29 Your vehicle has RAP When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to OFF you can still use your power windows The electrical power to operate the windows will not shut off until you open a door or 10 minutes have passed If you want this power for another 10 minutes tum the key to RUN and back to OFF Express Down Window This feature is present
104. 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 provide owners with general operation and maintenance information 9 Pn NOTES I A a n AE NOTES 88 e Section Index Off For Engine Protection Message oa T 1 20 How Does Restrain 1 24 How WOKS anms eh pc aa 1 22 ro LITE ER GEO 1 22 Readiness Light 1 22 2 64 2255885 a eee 1 26 What Makes it 1 24 What Will You See After it Inflates 1 25 When Should it Inflate 1 24 Sar ANE ee eae eee iR 6 14 Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6 64 6 65 Air Control Climate Control System 3 2 Alarm Theft Deterremt 2 2 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 41 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning Antenna Power 12 5 ieu 222222 3 32 CERT TET
105. as a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly l Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 1 12 Se ee E S 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until clicks Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position 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 you ever had to 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 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
106. asing the MEMORY button will stop seat adjustment The EXIT button can be programmed to allow easy exit for up to two drivers Adjust the seat to a comfortable exit position and press the SET button followed the EXIT button Within five seconds press the MEMORY button 1 A second exit position may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing the MEMORY button 2 instead of button 1 Be aware that the exit recall does not remember any recline positions While your vehicle is in PARK briefly press the EXIT button followed by the MEMORY 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 MEMORY or 2 button until seat movement is complete Releasing the MEMORY button will stop seat adjustment Automatic seat movement will occur if the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is used to enter the vehicle The number on the back of the transmitter corresponds to the MEMORY 1 or 2 seat position After the unlock button is pressed on the transmitter and the key is placed in the ignition and turned on the seat will automatically adjust to the appropriate MEMORY position Heated Front Seat Option The control is located on the outboard side of each front seat Move the SEAT HEAT control to either LO or HI to tum on the heating elements in the seat The LO s
107. assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 7 10 Index amp 4 b amp 4 PRR RP PRR PC RPC PC Pe PP BOR BOB E Wo b WO mo R Ww wow m m mm amp Here s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual You can use it to quickly find something you want to read GENERAL MOTORS GM and the GM Emblem CADILLAC the CADILLAC Emblem and the name DEVILLE DEVILLE CONCOURS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation This manual includes the latest information at the time tt 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 25637211 B First Edition We support voluntary technician certification WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH Raion AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous pr
108. at but only with the seat moved all the way back Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child straint in your vehicle even when no child is in If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it For cars first sold Canada child restraints with top strap must be anchored according to Canadian law Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The hardware and 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 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restrai
109. ated air bags Air 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 Z 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 you 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 bag inflates 1f battery power is available But if you want to you can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by using the door lock and interior lamp controls In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by 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 bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash new system will include air modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
110. ater 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 sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you 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 7 rm Check that the jumper don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a 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 ar 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 N CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running 5 8 Don t let the other end of the positive cable touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 54 Don t let the othe
111. ations You set up to 18 stations six six and six FM2 1 Press 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 a 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 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 If 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 DSP The Digital Signal Processing DSP feature is used to produce four audio effects These include TALK DRIVER SEAT
112. b ft 140 N m 6 64 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Filter Element Type A1096C 25096932 Fuel Filter Element AC Type GF 624 25121801 Engine Oil Filter AC 58 25014377 POV Male cea ewe AC Type CV 774C 06487779 Spark Plugs 0200 AC Type 41 900 5614236 Thermostat 131 66 3531407 Windshield Wiper Blade Pin Type 22 inches 56 5 cm Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same 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 NOTES 6 66 8 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 TT Y Users 5 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 concem you may
113. bably 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 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 if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When safety belt 1s 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 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 1 27 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center positions When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt OE
114. by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If vour 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 labe 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 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 6 36 pressures to those listed on the Tire Loading 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 amp 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 amp Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month o
115. by vehicle age and mileage and other factors We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Cadillac If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator The arbitrator will make decision which you 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 a claim until a decision 15 made Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 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 inv
116. cle If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Check the other vehicle It must have 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 SS ERR m M MM i 1 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 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 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery N CAUTION 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 Start by removing the red positive terminal cover CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough w
117. d 5 1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks EXER E ETT d 2 4 Publications Service and Owner 7 11 Pull Down Feature Automatic 2 3 30 ET Ta 3 10 3 14 3 22 Driving HERE a Rainsense Wipers 2er se RR Ran 2 34 YT SENE 2 16 Reading Lamps 2 44 Rear Compartment Fuse 6 60 Door Security Locks 2 5 Outside Seat Position 1 29 SOM TIRDO 1 29 2 52 5 9 5 13 Mango RUE POTE FU SHEET Corre T 3 9 Window Lockout ooo ice sees pear 2 30 Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Day Night 2 46 2 48 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 5 Reduced Engine Power Message 2 79 Refrigerants Air Conditioning Remote Fuel Door Release 6 4 Remove Key Message 2 79 Replacement ela ce ee LER 6 62 ur dk ERE E n a EE 6 65 WM PE FUE SCR SOR ie HAY Yn 6 42 Replacing Safety Belts Reece e ate 1 47 Reporting Safety Defects
118. d 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 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 If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs the CD symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play When a CD begins playing a disc and track number will be displayed The disc numbers listed on the front of the magazine AII 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 F
119. ddle 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 Turn 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 The tape will begin playing as soon as it 15 inserted While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL 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 i5 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 repea
120. dependently cab fare or reasonable fuel expenses for a ride provided by another individual Please ask about specific Gold Key Courtesy Transportation benefits offered your Cadillac dealer M 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 things 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 you under the terms of the New Vehicle Warranty therefore it 18 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 may incur rental fees charged to the customer 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
121. ditions 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 cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering 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 Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause
122. e debris that may be found laying in the air cleaner base a Install a new air filter element See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index ee A ES Follow these steps to reinstall the air cleaner assembly 1 Slide the air cleaner lid into the slots in the front edge of the air cleaner base 2 Pivot the air cleaner cover and the air duct assembly downward Make sure that both latches are secure and fully engaged 3 Reinstall the clean air duct over the mass airflow sensor Make sure that the duct 15 secure around the entire outer edge of the sensor 4 Tighten the air duct clamp 5 Reconnect the IAT sensor Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Maintenance Schedule booklet 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 it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving 6 16 Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic tr
123. e 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 15 for the ignition only It has a resistor pellet which is part d of the vehicle s PASS Key II system The oval key 1s for the doors and all other locks When new Cadillac is delivered the dealer removes the plug from the door key The plug has a code on it that tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys The ignition key has a bar code tag attached to it rather than a knock out plug Your dealer or qualified locksmith can make extra ignition keys by 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 you 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 you ever lock your keys 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 easily enter through an unlocked do
124. e of the engine coolant to assure it is warm enough to provide heat When the engine coolant is warm the controller allows the fan to gradually increase to a higher speed This prevents cold air from blowing into the passenger compartment If you want the blower fan at a high speed press the up arrow button until you see HI on the display If you want the fan speed to be automatic but you like the fan speed to be higher than the AUTO setting press the fan symbol button until HI AUTO is shown on the display If you want the blower fan at a low speed press the down arrow button until LO is shown on the display If you want the fan speed to run lower than the AUTO setting press the button until AUTO LO is shown on the display S 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 Electronic Solar Sensor The sensor monitors the sun s solar radiation and 15 located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield The ECC system uses this information 10 automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort Air Conditioning On hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside 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 Press the AUTO ECON button to ass
125. e 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 1s disabled 2 45 Mirrors Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror 2 46 Your Cadillac has an electrochromic day night rearview mirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind you At night when the glare is too high the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare this change may take few seconds The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced 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 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 Press the button at
126. e vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less 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 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your 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 23 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 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 hill 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
127. e your vehicle SERVICE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 103 A problem within the engine cooling system has been detected when this message displays See your Cadillac dealership for service 2 80 SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM 101 The PCM has detected a problem within the fuel system when this message appears See your Cadillac dealership for service SERVICE IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM 107 A problem with the idle control has occurred when this message displays Bring your vehicle to your Cadillac dealership for service SERVICE IGNITION SYSTEM 105 This message displays when a failure in the ignition system has been detected Have your vehicle serviced your Cadillac dealership SERVICE RIDE CONTROL 84 This message 15 displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not operating properly To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership SERVICE TRANSMISSION 100 If a problem is detected with the transaxle this message will appear Have your vehicle checked by your Cadillac dealership SPEED SENSOR FAULT 109 A circuit problem with the vehicle speed sensor will trigger this message to appear Have your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY 33 This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System PASS Key IT senses that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehicle Check the ignition key fo
128. eadlamps at reduced brightness will be on No other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps taillamps etc will be on when the DRL are being used Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside the low beam headlamps at reduced intensity will change to normal low beam headlamp operation When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will go off and the low beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off turn off the twilight sentinel switch and shift the transaxle into PARK P Placing your vehicle in PARK P disables the DRL The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK P As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn They provide more light for cornering Underhood Lamp Turn the parking lamps on to operate the underhood lamp The underhood lamp will come on when the hood 15 open 2 41 Twilight Sentinel The control is next to the headlamp knob It automatically switches the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it 15 outside it TWILIGHT 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
129. ed for an additional 10 minutes if any door is opened the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch is tumed on Battery Guard Storage This feature is for long term use and must be programmed through the DIC while the ignition is in the RUN position Battery guard storage protects the battery by placing the vehicle in a storage mode so that the radio amplifiers instrument cluster and Remote Keyless Entry will not drain the battery over a long period of time To begin programming press the INFORMATION and RESET buttons at the same time for approximately two seconds Press the RESET button to answer yes and press the INFORMATION button to indicate a response The first prompt to appear relates to the automatic door locks This feature can be bypassed by pressing the INFORMATION button The STORAGE MODE prompt appears next To select press the RESET button ENABLE STORAGE MODE will then appear A yes or no response must be given If the INFORMATION no button is pressed the DISABLE STORAGE MODE prompt will appear Once again a yes or no response is required Once the battery guard has been programmed your vehicle will enter the storage mode approximately 20 minutes after the ignition key has been turned off The RKE will also be disabled at this point The RKE will reactivate when a door or the trunk is opened however if your vehicle is left inactive for another 20 minutes the RKE will re enter th
130. ed in the Driver Information Center your key should be checked for damage Starting may be attempted with an undamaged 2 13 key immediately See your Cadillac dealer 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 minutes try again A START CAR message will appear at this time If the engine still does not start wait 3 minutes and try a 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 duphcate key your vehicle needs service See your Cadillac dealer for service If the THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM message is 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 locksmith to have a new key made 2 14 New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern Cadillac doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive 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 you
131. ed with a storage flap that can be used for maps or toll tickets Visor Vanity Mirror To use one turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the mirror Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the mirror Move the slide switch up or down to brighten or dim the lamp Illuminated Rear Seat Visor Vanity Mirror Concours Only Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the mirror Move the slide switch up or down to brighten or dim the lamp Cellular Telephone Option Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of a Cadillac dual mode 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 your Cadillac dealer A user s guide is provided with the telephone Assist Handles A folding handle above each door can be used when getting out of vour 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 s express open astroroof provides airy spacious feel to your vehicle s interior and can also increase ventilation It includes a slidin
132. el is within approximately two gallons 7 6 L of being full the letter F 15 shown If the fuel level is between one and two gallons 3 8 and 7 6 L from being empty the letter E is shown If the fuel supply gets down to approximately one gallon 3 8 L the E will flash and the FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW message will appear in the DIC 2 72 are few concerns some owners had about Fuel Data Panel the fuel gage All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage e Atthe gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F Ittakes more or less gas to fill the tank than the gage said For example the gage read 8 GALLONS but it took more or less than the tank s remaining capacity to fill it The gage may change when you tum stop or speed up The fuel data panel tells you all you need to know about the fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining Press the AVG button to display the average mile per gallon AVG MPG You can also display it in metric units by pressing the ENG MET button When AVG MPG is selected the total distance is divided by the total fuel used When the INST button Instantaneous Fuel Economy is selected you will see what the fuel economy 15 at that instant The computer takes a new reading twice every second It will show economy up to 70 miles per gallon 2 L per 100 km To reset the ave
133. elow four gallons 15 2 L all the displays will come back on ENG MET English Metric You can change the display from English miles to metric kilometers by pressing this button The same button also changes other readings like temperature fuel and odometer TRIP SET By using this button you can tell how far you ve gone since you last set the TRIP SET back to zero To reset press and hold the button until zeros appear If your vehicle is domestic the trip odometer will return to zero after 999 9 miles 1 609 km If your vehicle is Canadian the trip 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 LIFE LEFT ENGINE RPM BATTERY VOLTS and COOLANT TEMP 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 IN
134. ember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer 3 20 All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine Whenever CD magazine with discs is 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 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 AI 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 15 playing to play a compact disc Press or FM 1 2 to return to the radio when compact disc 15 playing Press 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 g
135. ement number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage 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 Z CAUTION Batteries have acid 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 Headlamp 1 Lift the cover to gain access 2 the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing 4 Install the new bulb and socket to the wiring harness connector Make sure that the harness is locked to the bulb socket Reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the headlamp assembly tn 3 Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating Do not touch the glass portion of the new halogen bulb the locking cl
136. en gas 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 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 regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions SS 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 defl
137. en 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 amp EJECT Press the upward triangle button to remove 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 tum 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 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 3 18 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 specia
138. enerating 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 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 good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2 000 Ibs 900 kg or less You should always use sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2 000 Ibs 900 kg You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls 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 vour engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 53 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy
139. ep 4 site 2 3 Shift to NEUTRAL 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can 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 er Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked CAUTION It s better not to park with the engine running But if you 2 ever have to here are some things to know N CAUTION Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly 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 your vehicle 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 g
140. eral Motors cap is recommended 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 Greneral Motors thermostat is recommended 6 23 Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located next to the coolant surge tank on M 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 and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten 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 wi
141. ere 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 6 55 INT LPS LTA SS mHOLPLO RHDLPHI BENGE HOLES HAZARD STOF FOOL CRANE aes FUSE CENTER IDENTIFICATION Oxy SEN OXF SENT FUEL PUMP Ine DiSTh POMIAN ECS COUP ELE E Ec m Fuse Usage Daytime Running Lamps Trunk Lamp Courtesy Lamps Front Vanity Lamps Glove Box Lamp Garage Door Opener Courtesy Lamp Relay CIGLTRI Front Cigarette Lighter Full Console Only Rear Lighter CIG LTR2 Right and Left Rear Cigarette Lighters 6 56 es eee LHDLP LO Left Low Beam Headlamp R HDLP LO Right Low Beam Headlamp Light Emitting Diode LED on Headlamp Switch L HDLP HI R HDLPHI Right High Beam Headlamp SENSE Heated Windshield Control Optional HDLPS Headlamp Switch and Relay High Low Beam Control Relay Right and Left Low Beam 1 Right and Left High Beam Electronic Flasher Module Turm Hazard Module Right and Left Lamps Back Up Lamps Right
142. ern assembly line production From this achievement evolved the 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 in 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment 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 is widely regarded as one of the finest documents ever written 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 nationwide comprehensive service policy security plate glass chrome plating and the first car to be designed by stylist 1927 LaSalle Harley Earl The 305 witnessed production of the powerful smooth and quiet 12 and V16 engines The crisp contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling 1931 VI6 Sport Phaeton V16 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 parts for Allison V 1710 engin
143. ersal transmitter make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery in the hand held transmitter is not dead If you still cannot program it rotate the hand held transmitter end over end and try again The universal transmitter may not work with older garage door openers that do not meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts consult your Cadillac dealer Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram the universal transmitter Note to Canadian Owners During programming the hand held transmitter may stop transmitting after one or two seconds If you are programming from one of these transmitters you should press and re press the button on the hand held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the universal transmitter Release both buttons when the red light on the universal transmitter begins to flash rapidly 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 15 disabled when the VALET button inside of the glove box is activated For more information see Security
144. es Toll free telephone numbers for ordering information United States 1 800 551 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 7 11 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform do it yourself 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 15 required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins Subscriptions
145. es Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra Matic transmissions were used in each M5AT and M24 tanks ye There are to sure many ways to describe the f mt 2 superlative motor car pictured Beauty 777 majesty brilliance all apply their fullest meaning to this new Cadillac And yet from this wonderful vocabulary we have selected elegance as the word that most fully characterizes the Cadillac of 1960 The car s beautiful clean lined styling is certainly elegant beyond compare 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 ffortless might be summarized as elegance in motion Once you have seen and driven it for yourself we think you will agree that the word is Ee t Q fo elegance and that the car is Cadillac Durs n 197 elegance and that the car is Cadillac TIS a CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DEVISBON GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION e the word hat d viii Advertisement 960 Sixty Special gam d THE ELcerace 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 engi
146. essage 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 turn 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 4 9 Braking Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time 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 Concours Only Your vehicle may be equipped with GM MAGNASTEER system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds It provides ease when parking yet a firm solid feel at highway speeds Speed Sensitive Steering SSS DeVille 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
147. estart 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 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction considering the following Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Are you low on fuel As your engine starts to run out of fuel your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently 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 is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to tum on If you experience this conditio
148. estraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If 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 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured belt must be used by only one person at a time 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 Move 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 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 dump Eu ee Ee T Gell I ar rmm n c E mue 1 45 Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but
149. et your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into PARK in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 19 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your Cadillac has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in the RUN position f 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 Out of PARK in this section 2 20 REVERSE R Use this gear to back up OTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE K 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 only Also use NEUTRAL N whe
150. etting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature The HI setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature 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 is Reclining Front Seatbacks To manually recline the seat lift the lever on the outer side of the front cushion and adjust the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback place Pull on the lever and the seat will return to its full upright position If you have the power recliner option press the RECLINER control forward or rearward to adjust the seatback But don t have seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the 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
151. f 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 your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you 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 North American Export Sales 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Filling Your Tank The cap 1s behind a hinged door on the driver s side of id 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 button 15 located to the left of the steering wheel next to the headlamp
152. feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 20 seconds In order to operate the wiper activated headlamps the twilight sentinel must be in the on position This feature lights the way in poor weather and it also makes your vehicle more visible ta other drivers If the wiper activated headlamps are on and the ignition switch is turned off the wiper activated headlamps will immediately tum off The wiper activated headlamps will deactivate if you turn off the twilight sentinel or if the windshield wipers have been off for a period of one or two seconds Lamps Reminder You will hear a warning chime if you pull the key from the ignition while leaving the lamps on if the manual headlamp control is activated An exception to this is when you re using twilight sentinel Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make the low beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the ignition is on the headlamp switch is off and the transaxle is not in PARK P When DRL are on only the low beam h
153. g Corporation 3 13 Active Audio AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Dise Player with Digital Signal Processing Option Also available with this audio system is an optional compact disc player 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 the knob clockwise to increase the volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume The volume level will appear on the display 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 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 3 14 PUSHBUTTONS six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite st
154. g glass panel and a sliding sunshade The control switch only works when the ignition is on or when the Retained Accessory Power RAP 15 active Press the switch rearward and release to express open the glass panel and sunshade The sunshade can also be opened by hand If you want to stop the roof in a partially opened position press the switch in either direction Press and release the switch again to open it fully Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand To vent press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed Open the sunshade by hand To close the vent press the switch rearward Universal Transmitter Option This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand held transmitters It will operate garage doors and gates or with the accessory package other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home office lighting systems and security systems The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle s battery and charging system This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Programming the Transmitter Do not use the univer
155. ght and Left Outside Heated Mirror Passenger Heated Seat Relay ULL DOWN d E n ERE qo eae a Replacement Bulbs Application Number adil i s i See Eo TPE TRC ICE EA rete at 161 err uero ne noinen 2057 Center High Mounted Stoplamp 1156 ELIT 3156 Courtesy Reading 168 Glove Compartment 194 Headlamps Composite Inner High Beam 9005 Outer Low Beam 9006 Application Number ESEBEHRE TIME LL or eroe EE ROTER ERN 194 Park and Tum Signal TO 2157 W SIBBEMIKEE 22er ak xn exo Stop Tail Tum Signal cvs 2037 P LI ers cad scs ura a Ela GE x a e 561 DDSSTIDOd eene RAE CARS PATATE 561 124 For service information on these bulbs contact you Cadillac dealer service department 6 62 Capacities and Specifications Engine Specifications Displacement Teh TES EI VIMO CET EE ER E MERITO 279 cubic inches 4 565 cc TYPE c rock ee RC e S TY ERSTES ETE 4 6 L DOHC V8 VIN Engine Code e Ville o ilh cuiu RD a aa wa RU a A e MORS RR Y 44 n see SCAG AS UY EAR 9 Horsepower ieee Y ET 275 bhp 5600 rpm
156. gned for towing service Do not usc the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake released Don t have your 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 Ip Front Towing Tow Limits 35 mph 56 kph 25 miles 40 km NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equipment or 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 Vee a Y Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rails be
157. going down hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope 4 24 CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N 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 winding 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 Here are some tips for winter driving clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will
158. h 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 maintain them properly Trailer Wiring Harness If your vehicle is equipped with the 3 000 Ib 1 360 kg trailer towing package option you will have a wiring harness located under the trunk trim The harness 1 a five wire with connector These trailer wiring harness color codes should be followed when connecting it to your trailer WHITE Direct trailer ground for trailer lamps BROWN Parking lamps YELLOW Left turn and stoplamps GREEN Right turn and stoplamps BLUE Auxiliary circuit 4 36 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certam 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 safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric hrakes start your vehicle and trai
159. harply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision Ata level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having collision is 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 10 take sudden action as when a child darts into the street person with even a moderate 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 if the person had not been drinking 4 4 N 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 a serious or even fatal collision if vou drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver wh
160. he CAL switch until the number for the new zone entry is displayed Once the desired zone number is displayed stop pressing the CAL switch and the display will show compass direction within a few seconds T1 E m 8003 d HH Power Remote Control Mirror The control on the driver s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors Rotate the control knob to choose the nght or left mirror To adjust the mirror push the control knob 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 When you operate the rear window defogger it also warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog ice 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 mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seal This mirror does not have a dimming feature CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut
161. he system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Cadillac needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on vou don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Waming Light earlier in this part The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine If the warning light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem TRACTION CONTROL If it stays on or comes on when you re driving there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly 2 67 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 e If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system wi
162. he wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the 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 you 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 r RM 8 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 0 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 you 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 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 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 Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor dam
163. here was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them Front Towing CAUTION 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 Rear Towing Always secure the vehicle on each side with 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 desi
164. hey 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 vehicle that has air bags vou 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 you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control 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 M 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 h
165. hicle i lese vise 6 49 Weallienstriph ceu ease ee rernm mnn 6 48 Wheel cee dine site 6 41 5 32 6 64 Replacement Sra eran tee 6 42 P Pee 5 28 ra d 2 29 eee mt 2 30 2 29 Ker LOGEDUE 2 30 Windshield Heated See ee EHE 3 7 Windshield Washer 2 35 uio Waianae eee KISS wen Rea ITE 2 35 6 24 Windshield Wiper 2 33 Blade Replacement 6 35 PEE uuu a ee ewe owe a eris Vu Ead 6 54 Winter Driving 4 25 Wiring Headlamp 6 54 Wood Panels Care Cen 6 47 ENCORE TOWRME rem s OE 5 8 WY CN WHEEL Kae 5 28 8 11 NOTES 8 12 px 25637211
166. hind the front wheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment 5 12 Attach separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Rear Towing NOTICE Tow Limits 35 mph 56 kph 25 miles 40 km CE Do not tow with sling type equipment or rear bumper valance damage will occur Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment 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 G 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 4 Attach separate safety chain around the end of each Car camer equipment axle inboard of the spring 5 14 Engine Overheating TICE You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE NOTIC i OVERHEATED message oa de DIC Thes is ainm Aller driving the Overhented Engine engine temperature warning light the instr
167. htly 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 vou 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 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 polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle s 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
168. 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 you 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 you ever need to order parts On this label is vour VIN the model designation paint information and list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle 6 53 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 5ome add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Cadillac see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac in the Index Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is powered by a
169. ile the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display You may use your station pushbuttons to tune 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 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 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 on Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the PWR button ts turned on Press PWR or turn the ignition key OFF to stop the cassette tape player The tape will stay 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 vou should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your
170. ill 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 the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing 2 16 NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle 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 3 17 use the coolant heater 1 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
171. ing 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 15 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 AJC Purge To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on the outside air temperature engine coolant temperature or the time since the engine was last started As the coolant warms up the blower fan speed will gradually increase and air will flow from the heater outlets with some airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions If you leave your vehicle the system will remember the control setting the next time you start your engine except for recirculation and defrost Each ignition cycle cancels recirculation whereas DEFROST will change to AUTO when the ignition is shut off and then tumed back on Manual Operation RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle In the AUTO mode the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air Pressing the recirculation button will change the operation to a manual mode and the air will recirculate non sto
172. ing 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 out 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 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 acceleration 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 4 14 Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing con
173. inglet 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 PARTNUMBER size Shines vehicle without seraiching and Road Remover Also removes old waxes and polishes 1050174 162 04731 Mirror Cleaner Polish Exterior cleaner and polish 1050214 3202 0 946 L Spot and stain removal 1050427 23 oz 0 680 L Cleans grease grime and smoke film 7 1050429 Cleans vinyl cloth tires and mats 10513985 For cloth 1051515 32 0 946 1 Windshield washer solvent and antifreeze 77 1052870 Exterior wash 105291844 0 237 L Protects vinyl leather and rubber Capture Dry Spot Remover 72345002 1606 027317 Ammor Cleaner Cleans vinyl leather and rubber 2345725 120403541 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 AE 5 e Vehicle Identification Number VIN Bilt SAMPLEAUXTMOT2675 ee SUE ASSEMBLY MODEL YEAR PLANT ENGINE CODE This is the legal
174. ip The oil from your fingers will shorten the bulb life Cornering Lamp 1 Open the hood to gain access to the mounting screw 2 Remove the screw securing the comering lamp housing 3 Gently pull out the comering lamp assembly 4 Remove the socket by rotating it counterclockwise slightly then replace the bulb and reinstall Te 644 Center High Mounted Stoplamp 1 Lift the trim cover to remove 5 When installing the cornering lamp housing be sure 2 Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the that the two guide pins are aligned with the holes socket and bulb from the housing RUN lilii s d iit 1 3 Replace the bulb Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly 1 Loosen the upper Torx screw but don t remove it ara Gently tilt the top portion of the taillamp housing to access the bulb sockets If you can t access the lower bulb socket remove the taillamp housing completely 6 33 3 Press the bulb socket housing lever and rotate the 4 Replace the bulb by pressing and turning it socket counterclockwise to remove IL counterclockwise 5 Once you have installed the new bulb and socket into the taillamp housing insert the tab on the lower portion of the taillamp housing first then gently fit the rest of the housing in place Wiper Blade Replacement It s a good idea
175. ip is interrupted due to 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 your location within 30 mile 50 kilometer radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If beyond this radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll free Roadside Service number 1 800 882 1112 An experienced Roadside Service Advisor will assist you 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 lt lt 7 8 MN UN Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have Our Cadillac Dealer Technician network is ready and hearing difficulties or are speech impaired Cadillac has 10 Cama CUSTORETS GE roadsiaa installed special telecommunication devices called Text Telephone TTY in the Roadside Service Center Any customer who has access to TTY ora conventional teletypewriter can com
176. ist 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 When the air conditioner 15 on you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle s engine speed and power This is normal because the system 15 designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature Heating 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 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 outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater the air conditioning fan is 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
177. it is time to replace the transaxle fluid system has determined that the transaxle fluid has reached 1 See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 37 This message will display if the ignition is in the RUN position to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low Check the brake reservoir level and add fluid as needed Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible If the brake warning light is on follow the directions in that part 2 T7 CHECK COOLANT LEVEL 02 This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible CHECK FUEL GAGE 39 This message will appear when the fuel supply is less than four gallons 15 2 L and the display is turned off CHECK OIL LEVEL 36 For correct operation of the low oil sensing system your vehicle should be on a level surface A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message may appear if the vehicle 18 parked on grades The oil level sensing system does not check for actual oil level if the engine has been off for a short period of time and the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears and your vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutes the oil level should be checked by observing the oil dipstick Prior to checking the oil
178. itch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a ew reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 2 000 Ibs 900 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving 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 not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or 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 turn wit
179. ive nearly as much protection this way 1 9 7 MM You 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 Don t allow more than 1 inch 25 mm of slack Q What s wrong with this N CAUTION You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle vour belt into the buckle nearest you The belt is buckled in the wrong place Q What s wrong with this CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your 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 The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times TM A What s wrong with this CAUTION You can seriously injured by a twisted belt In crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a bel
180. k 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 a lot 1 7 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won t be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out 1s much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should I 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 t
181. kes 4 5 Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive 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 Thal 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 braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is 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 Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re drivi
182. knob The button only works in PARK P when the ignition key is in any position An alternate fuel door release 15 located inside of the trunk on the left hand side Pull it to release the fuel door Hang the cap inside the fuel door while refueling To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could 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 Outside of Your Cadillac in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the until you hear at least three clicks Make sure you fully install the cap NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one 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 Checking Things Under the Hood A CAUTION 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
183. l in vour brake system can damage brake system parts badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued e If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your Cadillac has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle 15 moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have vour vehicle serviced RE e e i a e p t a a i ee 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 to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake calipers for movement brake pads for wear and evenl
184. l Lamps Right and Left Front Turn Signal Lamps Repeater Lamps Export Cellular Phone Portable Docking Station Washer Circuit Board Heated Seat Switch Rear Zone Blower Right and Left Heated Seat Switches Headlamp Wash Relay CD Player Remote Function Actuator RFA Controlled Power Relay Air Control Module ACM Fus HDLP WASH Headlamp Wash Relay Export Headlamp Wash Motor CONVENC Trunk Release Relay Trunk Release Solenoid Fuel Door Release Relay Fuel Filler Door Release Solenoid Door Lock Relay Right and Left Front Door Motors Right and Left Rear Door Motors Door Unlock Relay Driver and Passenger Seat Lumbar Switch Lumbar Switch Driver Seat Only Memory Seat Module Module Front and Rear Park Lamps Right Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps Headlamp Switch Export Rear Fog Lamp Relay Export Headlamp Switch Left Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps Right and Left Parking LT PARK Lamps License Lamp Underhood Lamp Do not alter OBD related fuses or circuit breakers Right and Left Hand Bose Relay Right Front and Rear Speaker On Door Left Front and Rear Radio Receiver Radio Interface Module RIM Bose Only Phone DAB Relay Trunk Release Relay Fuel Door Release Relay High Beam Relay PZM Electrochromic Mirror Rain Sensor Optional Accessory Relay RR DEFOG Rear Defog HTD MIR Ri
185. ler Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is 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 vehicle s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity 4 33 If you re using a dead weight hitch the trailer tongue should weigh 1096 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue 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 label 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 h
186. ler moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by 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 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 NOTICE 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 tuming with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance 4 37 Turn Signals When
187. level be sure the engine has been off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface Then check the dipstick and add oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index CHECK WASHER FLUID 25 This message will appear for several seconds indicating that you need washer solvent 2 78 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 The vehicle s engine must be running and the transaxle not 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 A chime will also sound when the vehicle s speed is greater than 5 mph 8 1 km h ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE 44 This message will appear when the engine coolant temperature is over 248 F 126 C To avoid added strain on a hot engine turn off the climate control system Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or the message is removed If it does not cool down turn off the engine and have it serviced before driving it again Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine See Engine Overheating in the Index FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW 11 This message serves as a
188. ll 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 horn will sound and the headlamps will 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 PASS Key II z Your vehicle is equipped a with the PASS Key Pe theft deterrent system a PASS Key I is a passive T system The system is j armed when the key is removed from the ignition PASS Key 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 vehicle s fuel and starting systems are disabled for three minutes Additional attempts during this lockout period will not start the car If the engine does not start and the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY message is display
189. ll turn off and the warning light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service 2 68 Engine Temperature Warning Light This red light tells you that your engine has overheated You should stop the car and rurn 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 control systems SERVICE ENGINE SOON This system is called OBD 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 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent which may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction
190. lly designed trays NOTICE Objects in the trunk which may shift or slide during driving could damage your CD changer Protect your 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 chanzer 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 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 loading up to 12 discs in the magazine 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 3 19 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 15 closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for 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 Rem
191. lmost 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 3 30 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 B Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to doit properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Cadillac radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
192. m 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 A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Fans The coolant level should be indicated by CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system N CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If vou do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle 5 19 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level im isn t at the proper level 2 5 inches 60 mm below the without coolant isn t covered by your warranty base of the fill neck add a 50 50 mixture of clean See Overheated Engine Protection Operating water preferably distilled and DEX COOL Mode in the Index antifreeze at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to sign M coo Darom you do it See Engine
193. m the glass Press the button to tum on the rear defogger With it the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated The system will automatically shut off after 10 minutes If further defogging is desired press the button again Some heating and cooling 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 Do not attach a 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 you might have to scrape them off 98 FAN SPEED Press the up arrow lever to increase the fan speed and the down arrow lever to decrease fan speed 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 HR or MN until the time display begins to change Release the button as you
194. ming 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 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 your tires lose air 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 NOTICE 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 body and chassis See Changing Flat Tire in the Index for more information 6 42 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 man
195. municate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 1 800 833 CMCC daily 24 hours 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 is in the dealership for warranty service Courtesy Vehicle Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides you with transportation 1f your car requires warranty repairs Your dealer will provide you with a courtesy vehicle if one 15 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 _ altematives 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 in
196. n change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure The light goes on when you tum your key to RUN or START It goes off once you start your engine That s a check to sure the light works If it doesn t come be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong When the light comes on and stays on it means that oil isn t flowing through your engine properly You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem 2 71 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 s00n 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 The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank It works only when the ignition is in the RUN position a PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY If the fuel lev
197. n 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 rapidly 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 your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it doesn t seem to shift gears as you accelerate something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and OVERDRIVE for higher speeds 2 21 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
198. nd it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure 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 a hiss wait for that to stop hiss means there is still some pressure left A cM lt 2 Then keep turning the but now push down as 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix you it Remove the pressure cap up to the base of the filler neck r 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure 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 cap Be sure the arrows on the 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 is at the proper fill level Ifa CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message does appear repeat Steps to 3 or see your dealer
199. nd your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your Cadillac dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle 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 4 31 Your vehicle 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 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 50 please read 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 g
200. nder impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any 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 But 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 or 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 47 NOTES te Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything i5 working properly and what to do if you have a problem Kevs Leaving young 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 vehicl
201. nderhood 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 indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle fail a smog check test f this occurs retum 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 In 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 tum on If this happens return to your authorized Cadillac dealer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system allowing your emission control system to function properly Therefore vou 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 i
202. ndicate which side of the tape is playing PLAY will appear on the display when a tape is playing 3 23 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 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 REP will 3 24 appear on the display Your tape must at least three seconds of silence between cach 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 wh
203. nditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a 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 or 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 right depending on the space available 4 11 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 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel al the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions
204. ndshield 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 Adding Washer Fluid When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located next to Don t use radiator antifreeze in your the air filter on the driver s side of the engine windshield washer It can damage your Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add VINE washer fluid until the tank is full Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first 1s 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 fluid 15 leaking out of the brake system If itis you should have
205. ne on the 1949 model Engineering innovations conveniences 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 locks transistor radio a brushed stainless steel roof and low profile 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 5 cu in for all 1970 through 1976 Eldorados The Track Master computerized skid control braking system option debuted on 1970 Eldorados A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint system air bag was available on all 1974 1975 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 BOs with Digital Fuel Injection and On Board Diagnostics in 1980 four wheel Anti lock Brakes 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
206. ng safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS 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 you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly nM 41 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 anti lock work for you You may hear the anti lock pump or motor operate and feel the brake pedal pulsate but this is normal Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction contro system that limits wheel spin This is 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
207. no response displays the next prompt When you finish programming the door locks 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 is 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 the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside 2 5 cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Move the lever all the way down 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally Anti Lockout Feature Leaving your 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 is 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
208. 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 Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the TREB knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble The middle position ts a detent Push the knobs back in when you are not using them 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 Turn 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 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 is 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 i
209. now from around the base of your vehicle especially any 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 Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful n 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 only 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 OCCUPA
210. nt The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 37 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button 18 positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face neck put it behind the child restraint 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 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 adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but only with the seat moved all the way back See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint h s 1 39 1 40 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt
211. ntrol speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to end cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Movethe CRUISE switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when you turn off the cruise control or the ignition The control on the left side of the instrument panel controls these lamp systems Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Instrument Panel Lights Intenor Courtesy Lamps Pull the knob out to the first stop to turn on the parking and taillamps sidemarker lamps and instrument panel 2 40 lights Pull the knob out all the way to turn on the headlamps You can brighten or dim the instrument cluster by rotating the headlamp knob Press the knob all the way in to turn them off The exterior lamps will automatically turn on after several seconds of wiper activation Headlamps Wiper Activated Headlamps This
212. o 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 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 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 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 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
213. o about some problems that Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They can occur on the raad also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear tum signal lamps will flash on and off Hazard Warning Flashers j Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off 5 1 This light on the instrument pane 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 on the 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 Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because ump Startin J P 5 They contain acid that burn you If your battery has run down you may want to use They contain gas that can explode or ignite another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your e They contain enough tricity to b rn vou Cadillac Please follow the steps below to do it safely NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trving to start vour Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehi
214. o be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index POSER NOTES 5 38 you will find information about the care of your Cadillac This section begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM 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 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Cadillac service manual It tells you much more about how to service your Cadillac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications 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 vou perform See Maintenance Record in the Maintenance Schedule booklet 6 1
215. o dimming feature work Compass Calibration Once the compass is calibrated it does not need to be recalibrated To calibrate the compass 1 Set the switch on the mirror control to C M 2 Tum the vehicle ignition switch on The letter C should be displayed in the mirror compass window If not hold the CAL switch on the bottom of the mirror for more than 10 seconds and the letter C will appear To hold in the CAL switch insert paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing The display will show a number first but keep holding until the letter C appears 3 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 is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north In some areas the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings f this happens follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location 1 Find your location on the zone map Note the zone number 2 Hold in the CAL switch on the bottom of the mirror housing for five seconds until the current zone entry number appears in the display To hold in the CAL switch insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing 3 Press t
216. o 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 to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control your vehicle Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction 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 That s reaction time Average reaction time 15 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 5o do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 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 15 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 icy tire tread and the condition of your bra
217. o re aa 6 39 Wheel Replacement 6 42 When It s Time for New 6 39 Top speed Fuel Cut Off Message 2 81 peeks ses ep re arate ae ce OT E ieee 1 36 Torgus Lock cese e napa eo kaa Torque Wheel 3 32 6 64 Towing a Trailer 4 31 Towing Your Vehicle 5 8 Traction E 2 82 Active Messag oc 4 8 8 10 Congol SYRE iecore RR MR 4 8 Control System ier Lig 1 11 1 2 67 4 9 OR MESSER error ees ck Scc n 2 81 Ready Message 2 81 DEDE eich ee ts SNe aoe E 4 35 Driving on Grades 4 38 aig Sen 4 36 oia rA cA 4 35 Maintenance When Towing Pe nr eat 4 40 Parking on Hills 4 39 Safety Chains Pier cena ners Saas gues 4 35 SAE NOL M 4 33 Total Weight on Tires MUERE 4 34 rs I tosh aa TIT 4 31 Tun Se 121212 ucc ce ewe ae EIE Sowa 4 38 ocurre E ERE Ro 4 33 Mois FAES a 4 36 Transaxle Fluid ee aE
218. oap and water or 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 real threat to the environment If you change your 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 or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of vour used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help 6 13 Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature LAT sensor from the base of the air cleaner Air Cleaner With a screwdriver loosen the air duct clamp which ts located at the mass airflow sensor end of the air duct The air filter is located next to the windshield washer fluid reservoir on the driver s side of the engine Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the air filter 3 Disconnect the air duct from the mass airflow sensor 4 Unhook both air cleaner cover latches One latch 15 located near the radiator hose not shown and the other latch 15 located next to the LAT sensor Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly towards the front of the vehicle Remove the cover Take out the air filter and remove any loos
219. ocurer un exemplaire de ce guide en frangais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L3T 1C7 P Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP In every field of human endeavor he that is first must perpetually live in tbe white light of publicity Whether the leadership be vested man or in a manufactured product emulation and envy are ever art in literature in music in industry the reward and the punishment are alwaysrthe same reward is widespread recognition the punishment fierce denial and detraction When a man s work Beeomes standard for the whole world it also becomes a target for the shafts of the envious few If his work be merely mediocre he wilkbe edt sa severely cii he achieve a masterpiece it will set a million tongues a wagging Jealousy does not protrude its s forked tongue at the artist irs acommonplace painting f Whatsoever you write paint or play or sing arbuild na on il striv to si oro slander vou unless your work be stamped with the seal of genius Long long after a great work or a good who disappoihted or envious continue to cry out that it not be done Spiteful little woices in the domain of art art wee Tate inst our own Whistler as a mountebank long after the big world had acclaimed him its mm artistic genius
220. ode 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 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 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 3 2 If your vehicle is sitt
221. of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols used warning and indicator lights Here are some other symbols vou may 525 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE iv 88 Section 1 Seats Restraint Systems i Here you ll find information about the seats in your Power Seats Cadillac and how to use your safety belts properly You 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 memory seats lumbar adjustments heated seats and head restraints The power seat controls move and adjust the angle of the seat and they are located on the front doors Moving the front SEAT ADJUSTER control to the left or right tilts the front portion of the seat cushion up or down e Moving the rear SEAT ADJUSTER control to the left or right tilts the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down Moving the center control UP or DN moves the entire seat up or down Move the center control FWD or BACK to move the entire seat forward or rearward 1 2 Power Lumbar Control Concours Only The LUMBAR control is located on the outboard side of each front seat It provides additional support to your lower back and it works independently of the other seat c
222. olved in individual problems between 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 Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 7 10 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a 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 K 1G 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at our Customer Assistance Center 1 800 458 8006 or write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke P O Box 9025 Warren MI 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 8P7 Service and Owner Publications Service manuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicl
223. on a hill here s how to do it 1 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels When the wheel chocks are in place release the Apply your regular brakes but do not shift into PARK P regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load Reapply the regular brakes Then shift into PARK P firmly and apply vour parking brakes Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you amp Start your engine Shift into a gear and Be sure the parking brake has released 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks 4 39 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly lf you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight 4 40 NOTES 441 E Section 5 Problems the Road you ll find what to d
224. 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 2 6 Keyless Entry 5ystem With this feature vou can lock and unlock the doors unlock the trunk open the fuel door and turn on your vehicle s interior lamps from up to 30 feet 9 m away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Keyless Entry system is intended to be used as 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 is 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
225. ontrol This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes It s automatic you don t need to adjust anything 283 NOTES 2 84 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 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 Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed Temperature Button The red and blue temperature buttons adjust the air temperature coming through the system Press the blue button for a cooler setting or the red button for a warmer setting The outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running You can change it from Fahrenheit to Celsius by pressing the ENG MET English metric button on the DIC Mode Controls The AUTO ECON button automatically controls the direction of air delivery for air conditioning and non air conditioning modes Automatic Operation When the system is set for AUTO sensors will control the air delivery m
226. ontrols Use the power seat control first to get the proper position Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment To reshape the lower seatback move the LUMBAR switch forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support Move the LUMBAR switch side to side to raise or lower the support mechanism to suit your preference 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 eee E press the SET button Within five seconds press the MEMORY button 41 7 second seating position may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing the MEMORY button 2 instead of button 1 ar EMRE Aera RAUS s comfortable position and Note that each time MEMORY button is pressed a single beep will sound through the radio If your vehicle is in PARK you can recall a seating position by briefly pressing MEMORY button 1 or 2 This will adjust the seat to where you have previously programmed it 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 Press and hold either MEMORY button until seat movement is complete Rele
227. or temporary use spare tires tires with 6 40 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 standards Treadwear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a 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 road characteristics and climate Traction 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 comering turning traction Temperature B C The temperature grades are A the highes
228. or when you slow down or stop your vehicle Slide the lock lever down to lock the door from the This may not be so obvious You increase the inside To unlock the door slide the lock lever up chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belis properly lock your doors and you will be far Your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with better off whenever you drive your vehicle the optional theft deterrent system When unlocking either front door you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle or by quickly rotating the door key twice in the From the outside use your door key lock cylinder Central Door Unlocking System If your vehicle has the optional theft deterrent system unlock the doors with the key or Keyless Entry system This will avoid setting off the alarm Power Door Locks Press the power door lock to lock or unlock all the doors at once The rear power door locks only provide a lock function as a safety feature They will not unlock the doors Automatic Door Locks Close your doors and turn on the ignition 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 P If someone needs to get out while your vehicle is not in PAR
229. orce faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure vou 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 inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right front passenger s safety belt lt lt lt lt T M EEL SS SS SESS 1 21 There is an air bag readiness How the Air Bag System Works light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information Where is the air bag The driver s air bag 15 in the middle of the steering wheel 1 223 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 wo
230. otion while the engine is off for example if vour vehicle is being pushed RUN D This is the position for driving START E This starts the engine oo 2 15 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 e Radio e Power Windows e Astroroof Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if any door 15 opened If you want power for another 10 minutes tum the ignition key to RUN and then back to OFF Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Don t try to shift to PARK P if your Cadillac moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage starter motor 2 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 3 If your engine st
231. ou change your own LUSIT oil be sure you use oil 7 that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines Lr Li r You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart M As shown in the chart SAE 10 W 30 is best for your O vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it s FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AMD COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST i 9 OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE going to be colder than 60 F 16 C before your nia next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 numbers 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 you think something should be added ila RR mm When to Change Engine Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator This feature will le
232. ould be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A about half a second to reset Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to increase your speed Here s the first l 2 Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed 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 s y Move the cruise switch from ON to Hold it there until you reach a desired speed and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to R A Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 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 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise co
233. our 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 turns the traction control system off pressing the button again turns the system back on TRACTION OFF 89 This message will be displayed after the traction control has been turned off TRANS FLUID RESET 48 With the engine not running and the ignition on press and hold the OFF and rear defog buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears on the DIC between 5 and 20 seconds 2 81 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 is a reminder after driving about a mile that you have the turn signal on VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH KM H 113 A failure in the suspension control system has occurred when this message appears The PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to Have your Cadillac serviced if this message appears VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A C COMPRESSOR OFF 12 This
234. ow 2 3 9 Comput e s a ee Ext mt 3 31 Defogging xcd eI 3 4 3 8 Compact Disc Player 22 3 18 3 25 Defrosting j 1 4 3 8 Compact Diac Player aors eee 08 Compass Rearview Miror 28 a aha Welch o Teg Bub B Noise Reduction 3 13 3 18 3 25 Convenience Pea E a 2 53 3 Convex Outside Miror TEERDE SYED eeart dS E piece pac I CE Storage Compartments 2 52 529 2 78 C fina e BOA Ro ROB 4 moe bom Bod ob mot mon o om dom d b o dom xw 5 18 Driver Door Ope Message vex dd oe tes E ES 2 78 Con Ing gem c E UL E i Driver Information Center 2 74 rone es P Driver Information Center Messages 2 76 Appr EU 2 41 Driver Position Der E O e 1 12 Courtesy Transportation Driver s Outside Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 51 Crete Conil en ese eet rennen 2 36 8 3 Driving VENTER ae 4 20 eer ac PEE Eo 4 1 DUM 4
235. p 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 maintain the previously set temperature The outside temperature will show 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 3 3 DEFOG Press this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater outlets This ts 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 al 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 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 temperatur
236. 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 it 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 e Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a 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 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 1s 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 th
237. properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR or air bag system Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safetv belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your 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 you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten vour 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 safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have crash you 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 wal
238. r 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 I MINUTE and then START CAR When the START CAR message is displayed try again to start the engine STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED 42 This message will appear when the engine has overheated Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage See Engine Overheating in the Index STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE 35 If this message appears while the engine is running stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected Severe damage to the engine can result THEFT SYSTEM 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 vehicle to a proper service center before turning off the engine TOP SPEED FUEL CUT OFF 111 This message will appear when the PCM senses that the maximum speed for your Cadillac has been reached The speed of your vehicle will decrease several mph as the fuel supply is cutoff This allows y
239. r end of the negative cable touch 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent anything until the next step The other end of the electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It each other or any other metal goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the 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 is 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 A Heavy Metal Engine Part the engine for awhile B Good Battery 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it C Dead Battery won t start after a few tries it probably needs i service Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Cadillac dealer or a professional towing service tow your DeVille See Roadside Assistance 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 Ift
240. r 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 optional CD to cassette tape play Press 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 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 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 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 7 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 list
241. r 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 is present rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information 6 37 purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Maintenance Schedule booklet for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation 6 38 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 CAUTION Ru
242. r new brake linings aren t yet 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 Ignition Positions NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then vehicle needs service With the ignition key in the ignition switch vou can turn 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 is the only position in which you can remove the key This position locks the ignition steering wheel and transaxle It s a 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 m
243. 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 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 the preset station 31 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 mi
244. rage fuel economy press the INFORMATION button until the AVG MPG is displayed on the DIC Press and hold the RESET button until both the fuel data center and DIC display reads 0 0 The RANGE display shows how far the computer thinks you can travel with the fuel that is in the tank The computer does not know what driving conditions will be like for the rest of your trip so the range is estimated based on the recent fuel economy Therefore the range reading may change as your driving habits change Going from city to highway driving may increase the range reading If the range display shows LO you should stop for fuel as soon as possible Your computer needs enough data for the RANGE reading to work Driver Information Center DIC The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle s systems The DIC is used to display driver selectable information and warning status messages If more than one problem is detected the DIC will automatically display all current messages Digital Control Buttons ENG TRIP DN SET INFORMATION TIMER RESET i Meee DISPLAY ON OFF Pressing this button will 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 b
245. 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 Pull 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 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change indicator A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will display on the Driver Information Center DIC when the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle fluid needs to be changed 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 T
246. re from headlamps but they also make lot of things invisible You 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 a tum 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 blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise
247. red 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 special procedure 15 required for adding sealer see the Cadillac service manual To order a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index N CAUTION 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 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze If you use an improper coolant mix your 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 or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful
248. res and your driving patterns To see the display press the INFORMATION button several times until XX OIL LIFE LEFT appears If you see 99 OIL LIFE LEFT 9955 of your current oil life remains The DIC may display a CHECK OIL LEVEL message Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you changed your oil For more information see the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule booklet If you see CHECK OIL LEVEL it means that you have less than 10 of the oil life left and vou should consider changing your engine oil If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL it means the oil life is gone and you should change the oil right away The system should indicate changing the oil between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km It may indicate changing the oil before 3 000 miles 5 000 km depending on your driving habits If the vehicle has been driven 7 500 miles 12 500 km it will indicate to change the oil you drive in 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 how much oil you have so you ll still have to check for that To see how see Engine Oil in the Index When new oil is added you ll need to reset the system To reset display the Oil Life Indicator by pressing the INFORMATION button Then press and hold the RESET button until the display shows 100 OIL LIFE LEFT Electronic Level C
249. rive 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 the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn 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 H The 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 you 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
250. rn the stalk toward you for minimum sensitivity and away from you for maximum sensitivity A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level An initial wipe occurs when you turn the ignition on as a reminder that Rainsense is active The windshield wipers also remain in a high park position even when the ignition is turned OFF The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well as a continuous low or high speed depending on the amount of moisture and the sensitivity level The MIST and wash cycles operate as normal and are not effected by the Rainsense function NOTICE The Rainsense feature should be turned off when going through a car wash to avoid damage It is important to note that the Rainsense wiping feature AUTO DELAY can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed Note that if you ever need to replace the windshield make sure it is Rainsensor compatible Windshield Washer NOTICE Continued e 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 In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Press and hold the
251. rse it could cause injury The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel the passenger 5 side When should air bag inflate The air bag is designed to 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 to 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 or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash one 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 by 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 as a result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrog
252. ruise control when the traction control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph control begins iD limit wheel HUN the Eun 40 km h control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions Cruise control shuts off when you apply your brakes allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on eee e Setting Cruise Control 2 Accelerate to the speed you want 3 Press the SET CRUISE button at the end of the lever and release it The CRUISE ENGAGED message will display on the DIC CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise vou might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 4 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal 2 37 Resuming Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end _ the cruise function Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate for 2 This returns you to your J desired preset speed Remember if you hold the switch at longer than half a second the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake You c
253. s children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraini will say whether it the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h 12 Ib 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 Ib 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash baby will become so CAUTION Continued Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system
254. s with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If 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 belted or radial as your original tires 6 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 wheels 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 type snow tires space saver
255. sal 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 2 57 Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels l If you have not previously programmed a universal transmitter channel proceed to Step 2 Otherwise hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the red light begins to flash rapidly approximately 20 seconds Then release the buttons This procedure initializes the memory and erases any previous settings for all three channels 2 Hold the end of the hand held transmitter against the bottom surface of the universal transmitter so that you can still see the red light 3 Decide which one of the three channels you want to program Using both hands press the hand held transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter Continue to hold both buttons through Step 4 2 58 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 If you have trouble programming the univ
256. see if the electric engine fans are running If the engine oolant in the Index for more information is overheating both fans should running If they aren t your vehicle needs service AN Engine damage if you keep running your engine CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap D B RR 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 vou 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 In cold weather water freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol a
257. sh to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is complete The lever returns when it s released 2 31 M EE If the signal is left 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 burned 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 turn Headlamp High Low Beam Pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you and then 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 be on indicating high beam usage 2 32 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 are off Pull the tum signal lever toward you to use When you do 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 tum them off headlamps are on low beam they will shift to high beam and stay there Pull the lever toward you to retum to low beam e If the he
258. sn t work properly 2 7 Matching Transmitter s 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 have only two 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 if the transmitter won t work at 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 P Use the round end of the door key or a com to pry open the transmitter 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 2 Remove the battery and replace it with a CR2032 Make sure all windows are shut battery Using the wrong size battery can damage the Turn the fan on your heating or cooling transmitter Make sure the battery is positioned with system to its highest speed with the setting
259. st cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years some 18 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adulis by some estimates nearly half the adult papulation choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws 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 is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a Jot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is 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 The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 16 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 BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces
260. st or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which itis 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 you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when 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 Youcan see cord or fabric showing through the tire 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 you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get one
261. 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 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 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 is dirty scratched wet or loaded label side up The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again 3 28 CD CHANGER DOOR OPEN is 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 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
262. t 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 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 failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory 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 vou notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep co
263. t 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 player is working properly The cassette tape is broken Check to see if your tape 15 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 an error message to show on the display and the adapter cassette will be ejected 3 12 TAPE Press this button to switch from radio to cassette tape play Press or 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 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 KEV mode FF Press this 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
264. t based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If clean off better with just water and mild soap If dirt ts allowed to work into the finish it can harm something gets on one of them and you need to use a the leather solvent follow these steps Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces light pressure and clean cloths preferably of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of wakes may Cause annoying reflections in the windshield the stain feathering toward the center Keep and even make it difficult to see through the windshield changing to a clean section of the cloth BAGEL CONCOR When you clean 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 In a 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 No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t
265. t 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 6 50 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 such 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 r
266. t 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 able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if vou ever had to 3 make the lap tight pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 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 Lf you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder 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 crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor N CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 2 Children Smaller Children and Babies Everyone in a 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 say
267. t is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it The belt is twisted across the body 1 19 To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is of the way f you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 20 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 are the most important things to know about the aur bag system You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you an air Wearing your safety belt during a 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 safety belts but doesn t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of vour vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes Everyone in your vehicle including the driver should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person Air bags inflate with great f
268. t spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck i5 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 N CAUTION 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 Spinning your wheels 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 tum 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 vou out after a few tries you may need t
269. t you know when to change your oil and filter usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km 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 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 Index 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 s
270. te Tape Player Errors 3 12 3 17 3 24 Cellular Telephone 2 55 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 32 Center Passenger Position 1 28 8 2 Central Door Unlocking System 2 3 Certification Tire Label 4 30 Chin SM ou ilie n T 4 35 pier i 6 43 Change Engine Oil Message 2 77 Change Trans Fluid Message SCIEN TE 2 7 Changing A Fiat TIE as rn n tmr mmm 5 25 Charging System Indicator 2 65 Check Brake Fluid Level Message CPI CI 2 77 Check Coolant Level 2 18 Check Fuel Gage Message 2 78 Check Dil Level Message 2 78 Check Washer Fluid Message 2 2 18 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 47 Chemical Paint 6 51 Child RCN oreet hne na 1 35 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position Was uaa 1 37 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 39 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 41 1 36 ub Rol Mv 1 35 Chrome Wheels Cleaning ee MMS trode 6 50 Cigarette LIMET emm yo 2 54 Circuit Breakers and Fuses
271. ter 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 try reaching under it and gently press up on the ashtray bowl to remove it To use the rear ashtray lift the NOTICE Don t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire 1 The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray Press it all the way in and release It will pop back by itself when it s ready to light You may also have a lighter located at the rear seat air outlet Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut off 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off This helps to prevent battery drainage For more information see Inadvertent Battery Saver earlier in this section NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sun Visors Swing down the visor to block out glare It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block glare from the front Pull the front shade from the headliner and position it to your preference The driver s sunshade is also equipp
272. the following The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother The disc is dirty scratched wet or loaded label side up The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again CD CHANGER DOOR OPEN is 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 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 3 21 Active Audio 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 Press the button again to turn the system off VOL Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume Tum it counterclockwise to decrease the volume The volume level will appear on the display 3 22 Finding a Station Press this button to select and preset stations FM 1 2 Press this button to select FM1 or 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 you hear a chime Release the button to begin seeking
273. to another radio station while in FWD mode SIDE Press this hutton to change the side of the tape that is 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 stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning amp 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 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 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 Licensin
274. 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 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 a screwdriver into the slot as shown and 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 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 CAUTION Poorly 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 Underinflated tires pose the same danger 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 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken
275. to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned 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 a 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 show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts 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 acar wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through large 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 hit them 4 18 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
276. 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 vou 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 bio stop scanming PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six and six 2 1 Press 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 a chime A preset number will appear on the display 4 The sound will mute When it retums 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 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
277. too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box The glove box is located in front of the passenger seat To lock the glove box door insert the oval key in the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door Map Pocket Option The driver s door may have a map storage compartment You may also have a storage compartment on the passenger s door This feature is available on vehicles with leather interiors only 2 52 Front Storage Armrest The front storage area comes with a coinholder a storage compartment for CD s or tapes and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use Rear Storage Armrest Option Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest which includes an open storage compartment and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use To open lift the front edge This feature is available on vehicles with leather interiors only Convenience Net The convenience net is inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net is not for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can When not using the net hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate Ashtrays and Cigarette Ligh
278. tting 6 51 Park Automatic Transaxle 2 9 CERERI 2 24 Shifting Nep 2 27 Parking ALN uaa Aa yanked 2 11 Se 2 23 Indicator e aceite hE ee some Sens mE ao uae E Reap RE Pots aah Our Things That Burm us essere hne 2 27 With a Trailer n rr 4 39 Pass Key Not Programmed Message Ex Tr yq EU 2 79 Passing 4 13 22 22 22 22 2222 4 2 13 PCM Fault Message 2 79 Power Antenna Mast 3 32 Mira gee eost a TR GE 2 4 OX 6 54 Remote Control Mirror 2 51 Retained Accessory EIQUE 2 16 Semback 1 5 Steering Srey EU T 4 10 Steering Fluid KR EHE i Ra Re REOR EUR 6 24 Windows TI LIA alg tar 2 20 Power Seal 1 1 Lumbar Controls 1 2 Memory 1 3 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 27 Problems the Roa
279. uld go out This means the system is ready AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away 2 64 Charging System Indicator Light When you the key to RUN this red 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 Your Cadillac s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you tum the ignition key to RUN If it BRAKE doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index
280. ument Protection Operating Mode to avoid engine panel See Engine Temperature Warning Light in the damage allow the engine to cool before Index attempting any repair The engine oil may be t d severely degraded Change the oil and reset the Mode Should a low coolant 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 up to 50 miles 80 km Towing trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided Change in the Index n td 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 See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index If No Steam Is Coming
281. unlight 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 3M 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 z mast Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting 2 Dampen clean cloth with mineral spirits or 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 antenna down NOTICE 1 on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna 4 Wipe dry with a clean cloth 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 replacement 6 Repeat if necessary and follow the instructions in the kit NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it 3 32 NOTES e 354 RR
282. urn the ignition on but do not start the engine 2 Press and hold the OFF and rear defog buttons the climate control at the same time until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears on the DIC SSS ee 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 100 000 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 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature 6 20 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 warer preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL orange colo
283. warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically low Stop for fuel immediately MONITORED SYSTEMS OK L 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 31 This warning message displays when the PASS Key pellet information has not been programmed into your vehicle See your Cadillac dealership for service PCM FAULT 110 The circuit in the Powertrain Control Module PCM has shorted or is loose when this message appears Have your Cadillac serviced by your dealership at once REDUCED ENGINE POWER 41 This message informs the driver that due to wheel slippage your vehicle 15 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 II is unable to read the pellet on the ignition key or an improper key pellet has been inserted Wait for the DIC to display STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and change the messages to WAIT 3 MINUTES WAIT 2 MINUTES WAIT MINUTE and then START CAR When the REMOVE KEY message is displayed remove the ignition key Check the ignition key for damage If it is damaged it may need to be replaced
284. will SECURITY also flash if the bis has been disconnected or reconnected 1 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 lamps will flash for several minutes when the door or trunk is opened without the key or 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 If you activate the alarm by accident unlock any door with your key You can also tum off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry system The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way TIRE Testing the Alarm 1 From inside the vehicle ro
285. y miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your 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 vou 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 replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel 66 43 Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of 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 Don t use any of these unless this manu
286. y torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM Specifications Brake linings should always be 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 rapid increase in pedal travel 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 is 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 a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the replac
287. your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So 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 You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work 15 done on the brake hydraulic system N CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your 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 your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE e Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oi

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