1993 Cadillac Deville Owners Manual

the dealership, using dealership facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Cadillac has installed special TDD its Consumer Relations (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment in to a TDD or a Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access conventional teletypewriter my) can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-TDD-CMCC. (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830).

- ZONE AND CENTRAL OFFICE ADDRESSES

CENTRAL OFFICES

UNITED STATES

Consumer Relations Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 2860 Clark Detroit, Michigan 48232 1 -800458-8006 (24 Hours) 1-8OO-ALLm (Allantks only)

INTERNATIONAL EXPORT SALES

P.O. Box 828 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7N1 Fax: 416-644-4866 Telex: 8214981215

CADILLAC ZONE OFFICES

CENTRAL ZONE Post Office Box 33109 Detroit, Michigan 48232

FLORIDA ZONE

Barrette Bank Centre Fifth Floor 625 North Flagler West Palm Beach,

Florida 33401

MID-ATLANTIC ZONE Post Office Box 9010 Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087

EASTERN ZONE

Post Office Box 3003 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

SOUTHEAST ZONE

Post Office Box 50256 Atlanta, Georgia 30302

CANADA

Consumer Relations Department General Motors of Canada Limited Oshawa, Ontario L1 J 526 1-800-263-3777 (ENGLISH) 1-800-263-7854 (FRENCH)

LOS ANGELES ZONE

Post Office Box 5018 Thousand Oaks, California

91359-5018

MIDWEST ZONE

Post Office Box 3002 Naperville, Illinois 60566

NORTHWEST ZONE

Post Office Box 23850 Oakland, California 94623

SOUTHWEST ZONE

Post Office Box 660118 Dallas, Texas 75266-0118

*NOTE: The state of Alaska is serviced by the Northwest Zone. The state of Hawaii is serviced by the Los Angeles Zone.

GENERAL MOTDRS OF CANADA REGIONAL OFFICES CALGARY, AB T2P 3W7

TORONTO, ONTARIO M3C lJ1

4220 Blackfoot Trail P.O. Box 2510 1-800-263-3777

1200 Eglinton Ave. E. 416-359-0588 1-800-263-3777

MONTREAL, QUEBEC

H9R 4R2 5000 Trans-Canada Hwy. Pointe Claire, Quebec 1-800-263-7854

GENERAL MOTORS OFFICES OVERSEAS

FAR EAST GM Overseas Distribution Corp. Roppongi Fuji Building 2-6 Nishiazabu 3-Chome Minato-Ku Tokyo, Japan 106 Telephone: 03-470-346 1 Telex: JAPAUTO J22776

DUBAI GMODCDES Middle East Regional Marketing Office Dubai International Trade Centre Level 30 P.O. Box 9233 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Telex: 46542 GMODC EM

SAUDI ARABIA GM Overseas Distribution Corp. P.O. Box 5784 Jeddah, 21432 Saudi Arabia Telephone: 02-665-3380 Telex: 401748 GMOT SJ

EUROPE GMODCflES Europe RMO C/O GM Service GMBH Postfach 1710 D-6090 Ruesselsheim Federal Republic of Germany Telephone: 6142-602319 or 312 Telex: 4182841 GMO D Fax: 6142-82632 or Code (02) PUERTO RICO U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS GM Overseas Distribution Corp. Centro Commercial san Francisco Rio Piedras. Puerto Rim Mail: G.P.O. Box G4382 San Juan, Puerto Rim 00936 Telephone: 809-763-1315 Telex: 3450394

MEXICO General Motors de Mexico Consumer Relations Supervisor Service Department Apartado Postal 107-BIS Mexico 1, D.F. Telephone: 905-245-17-86 Telex: 1763 185

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GM PARTICIPATION IN BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM* in Our experience has shown that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier If you have this section has been very successful in achieving customer satisfaction. discussed a concern with your Dealership management and have not been able to resolve it, let us know. Questions and concerns are resolved most efficiently if you telephone or write directly to be aware of GM's voluntary participation substantially satisfied, Cadillac wants you in a nocharge mediatiodarbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE. This program is administered by thecouncil of Better Business Bureaus through 1ocalBetterBusiness Bureaus. interpretation of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty. We prefer that you not resort to BBB AUTO LINE until after a final decision is made under the Customer Satisfaction Procedure. However, you may file a claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau (BBB) toll-free number 1-800-955-5100. For further information about filling a claim, you may also write

to our offices as described. However, if you have not been

It can resolve individual disputes involving vehicle repairs and the

to obtain the telephone number of your nearest BBB office:

or calling the following 24 hour

to:

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, Virginia 22203

in your case, which you may accept or

try to help resolve your dispute through mediation.

In order to file a claim, you will have to provide your name and address, the vehicle identification number (VIN) of your vehicle, and a statement of the nature of your If complaint. BBB staff may mediation is not successful, or if you do not wish to participate in mediation, eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator at an informal hearing. The arbitrator will render a decision reject. If you accept a valid arbitrator decision, Cadillac will be bound by that decision The entire dispute settlement process should ordinarily you file your complaint to the time a decision is rendered (or contact your dealership or Cadillac). We encourage you to use this program before or instead of resorting to the courts. We in most jurisdictions because it is fast, free of believe it offers advantages over courts charge, and informal (lawyers are not usually present, although you may retain one at your expense if you choose). Arbitrators make decisions based on the principles of fairness and equity. They are not required to duplicate the functions of courts by strictly applying state or federal do not require that you first file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE ** unless state law provides otherwise. Whatever your preference may be, remember that if you are unhappy with the results of BBB AUTO LINE, you can still go to court because an arbitrator's decision is binding on Cadillac but not on you unless you accept it.

law. If you wish to go to court however, we

take about 40 days from the time

47 days if you did not first

Eligibility is limited by vehicle age/mileage, on the component involved and other factors. For further information concerning the program, call your local BBB or call 1-800-955-5100 for the toll-free number of your nearest BBB. You may also call the Cadillac Consumer Assistance Center. *This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. (Canadian owners should refer to the C a d i a n Warranty Booklet). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. ** Some states may require that you first file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE before resorting to state operated procedures (including court). 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 NHTSAreceives similar complaints, it may of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign, safety defect exists in a group However, NHTSA cannot become involved 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 toNHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportatior., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors Canada Ltd. You may write to Transport Canada at Box K1G 352. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we our Consumer Relations Center, certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or in Canada call, 1-8W263-3777, (English) or 1-8W263-7854 (French), or write: Cadillac Motor Car Division, Consumer Relations Center, 2860 Clark Avenue Detroit, MI 48232.

of 8880, Ottawa, Ontario

open an investigation, and if

it finds that a

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SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications, subscriptions, Indexes and fifty US. states (and the District summaries as describedbelow is applicable only in the fo Columbia) and only for cars and (4 536 kg). In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to: General Motors of Canada Limited, Service Publications Department, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. Cadillac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Cadillac products. Cadillac monitors product performance in the field. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better, Now, you can get these bulletins too. Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your if vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles Your Cadillac dealership or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle. This way you’ll get them as they come out. You can subscribe to all Cadillac bulletins. You can wait a while and get an index to the bulletins. You can also.get individual bulletins. However, you’ll need the index to identify them. Subscriptions You can subscribe to all Cadillac Product Service Publications bulletins for all cars sold by Cadillac and will not be limited to PSPs applicable to any PSPs in periodic particular model. When you buy a subscription, you will receive the mailings shortly after they come out. A subscription costs $100.00 U.S. ($110.00 to all PSPs published by Cadillac during including a special binder) and it entitles you acheck or money order to that model year. You can purchases a subscription by sending Cadillac Service Publications, Post Office Box 07130, Detroit, Michigan 48027, along with the order form located on page 15. Your may get additions subscription ordering forms by calling the toll-free number shown in this section or your can find them at participating dealerships. Individual PSPs If you don’t want to buy all the PSPs issued by Cadillac for all models in the model year, you can buy individual PSPs such as those which may pertain to a particular model. To do this, you will first need to see our index of PSPs. It provides avariety of information. Here’s what you’ll find in the index and how you can get one.

(PSPs). This will include

covering all models of Cadillac cars are listed in the same index.

by listed in the last quarterly publication for that PS Ps pertaining to a current model year

What You’ll find in the Index: # A list of all PSPs published by Cadillac in a model year (1990 or later). PSPs + Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSPs you may want. + Price information for PSPs you may want to buy. How You Can Get an Index: Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSPs which could potentially apply to the most recent Cadillac models will model year. This means you may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index, if you are interested in buying vehicle. Some PSPs pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published on later years, and these would be listed in the later year’s index. When you order an index for model year that is not over yet, we’ll send you the most recently published quarterly issue. You can specify an index for an earlier model year, but not before 1990. Cut out the order form, fill it out, and mail it. We will see to it that an index is mailed you. There is no charge for indexes for the 1990-1993 model years. Toll-Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index or a subscription, just call toll-free and we’ll be happy to send you one. Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address. The number to call is 1-800-551-4123. Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and individual PSPs are at your Cadillac dealership. You can ask to see them. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSPs are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the ‘do-it-yourselfer’. Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and training to do a job quickly and safely. Cadillac reserves the right to change these procedures without notice after November, 1991. Cadillac Owner’s Manuals and Service Publications You can get these by using the order form. Additionally, past model Owner’s Manuals and Service Information Manuals are available for a minimum of ten model years and frequently much longer. Credit card orders may be placed using the toll-free number 1-800-782-4356. High quality copies of out of print older model manuals ar available, also. You may receive a free listing of either by using the order form.

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YEAR I 1993 I 1993 I 1993

1993

LITERATURE FORM NO. 1 H-3024 I H-3025 1 H-3026 H-3028

1993

I 1993

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1993

3532628

OWNER’S

Information

DESCRIPTION

I DeVille Owner Information I Sixty Special Owner Information I Seville Owner

Eldorado Owner Information Fleetwood Owner information H-3022 1993 Allante Owner Information H-3020 1993 Maintenance Coupon Booklet

PRICE EACH 1 $15.00 I 15.00 I 15.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 4.00

I Warranty Booklet

1 2.00 I

(All Models except Allante) Allante Assurance Plan (Warranty)

2.00

FREE

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and CPCH-093 Order. Form for Past Model Owner’s

Literature

Prior

I_ NOTE: Owner Literature Portfolios, Vehicle and Owner Information labels and Gold Keys are available by contacting your Cadillac dealership.

PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS INDEXES

FORM NO.

DESCRIPTION

MODEL YEAR 1990 1991 1992 1993

H-2755 H-2855 H-2955 H-3055

1990

H-27528

1991

H-28528

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1992

H-29528

1993

H-30528

PRICE EACH

I FREE

Index (Includes applicable bulletin sum- maries) To review all product service publications (PSPs) for a specific model year vehicle, it is necessary to order the in- dex for that model year and all subsequent model vear indexes. Bound PSP Edition - includes index plus complete PSP’s Bound PSP Edition - includes index plus complete PSP’s Bound PSP Edition - includes index plus complete PSP’s Bound PSP Edition - includes index plus complete PSP’s

1 20.00 I 20.00 1 20.00 I 20.00

FREE

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INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS

(Refer to PSP Index for Form Number)

FORM NO. DESCRIPTION

YEAR 1990 I See details I First Individual PSP Per Order on thru 1993 PSP Index

Each Additional PSP

In Same Order

PRICE

EACH

2.00

ANNUAL PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATION SUBSCRIPTION

NO. DESCRIPTION YEAR

FORM

1993 I H-3058

EACH

Subscription to all Product Service Publications released by Cadillac throughout the Model Year (September 1 through August 31). PSP’s mailed quarterly.

PRICE

I $100.00 I -

1993

H-2 1 34 3-Ring Binder for Product Service Publications. Includes set of Index I Tabs.

10.00

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NOTE: Please fill in order form and MAIL TO:

Cadillac Service Publications

Post Office Box 07130, Detroit, Michigan 48207

ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356

(NOTE: For Credit Card Holder Orders Only) Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M. -6:OO P.M. EST

.Minimum Credit Card Order $10.00 to the address shown above or call (313) 883-1430. Material If further information is needed, write cannot be returned for credit without receiving advance authorization within 14 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied against the original order.

:Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligatlon.

Orders for Individual Product Service Publications cannot be filled without the in the PSP index. Your $4.00; each additional PSP costs $2.00.

appropriate bulletin numbers. These numbers may be found first Product Service Publication costs

Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service.

add 4% sales tax

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SUBJECT INDEX

ACC (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 74 Accessory Power. Retained .......................... 328 Adding BrakeFluid ..................................... 284 Electrical Equipment ............................. 327 Engine Coolant ................................. 279 Power Steering Fluid ............................. 281 Transaxle Fluid .................................. 277 Additives. Engine Oil ............................... 272 Adjustment. Brake ................................. 186 Adult Safety Belt Usage .............................. 18 Air Bag ............................................ 28 ................................ 29 Air Bag System Light Aircleaner ....................................... 274 Air Cleaner & PCV Filter Replace .... See Maint . Book. p.22 Air Conditioner .................................... 139 Air Conditioner. Warning Light ....................... 129 Air Outlets ........................................ 137 ........................................ Air System 137 Alarm. How To Turn Off Theft ........................ 71 Alcohol. Driving Under The Influence Of .............. 176 Alcohol in Gasoline ................................. 261 ......................... 322 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning AM Radio Reception ............................... 145 AM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 1.45 Antenna. Cleaning Radio ............................ 164 Antifreeze ........................................ 278 Anti-lock Brakes ................................... 182 Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light ................. 122 ..................................... 70 Anti-Theft Tips Appearance Care ................................... 314 Appearance Care. Service and ........................ 260 Arm. Wearing A Safety Belt Under Your ................ 26 Ashtrays .......................................... 115 Astroroof - Express Open ............................ 114 Automatic Air Conditioning System ................... 137 Automatic Door Lock ................................ 62 Automatic Overdrive ................................ 80

Automatic Pull-Down ................................ Automatic Transaxle ................................. Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...........................

69 78 275

Baby Restraint ...................................... 42 Battery ........................................... 287 Battery Cables. Starting With ......................... 226 Battery Power Loss ................................. 287 Battery Replacement (R.K.E.) ......................... 67 Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch .................... 94 Belt Lap-Shoulder .................................... 19 Rear Seat ....................................... 36 Blizzard. If You’re Caught In A ....................... 215 “Blowout. .. Tire .................................... Block Heater. Engine ................................ 77 Blood Alcohol Level ................................ 176 246 Boat. Towing A .................................... 217 ................................ 151 Bose Sound Systems Brake Adjustment ..................................... 186 Fluid .......................................... 286 Lining Replacement. How To Drive After ............ 286 Master Cylinder ................................. 284 Parking ......................................... 82 PedalTravel .................................... 186 ................ 122 Brake System. Antilock. Warning Light Brake System Warning Light ......................... 121 Brake Wear Indicators. Front ........................ 185 Brakes. Anti-lock ................................... 182 Brakes. Rear ...................................... 186 Brakes. Trailer ..................................... 220 Braking ........................................... 180 Braking in Emergencies ............................. 186 Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 182 ............................. “Break-In”. New Vehicle 74 Break-In Schedule. When Towing A Trailer ............. 218 Bucklingup ........................................ 18 Bulb Chart ........................................ 334 Bulb. Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement .... 297 ............................ Bulbs. Halogen Removal 288 Bulbs. Taillight Replacement ......................... 294 Bulbs. Turn Signal .................................. 335

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Cables. Battery. Starting With ........................ 226 Camper. Towing A .................................. 217 Capacities. Fluid ................................... 338 Car Jack Instructions ............................... 247 Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust ...................... 89. 216 Care and Cleaning of Phaeton Top .................... 321 Cassette Tape Player. Care Of Your ................... 163 .............................. 148 Cassette Tape Systems Cautions. Safety ...................................... CB Radio. Adding A ............................. 144. 327 Cellular Telephone. Adding A ..................... 144. 327 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement .... 297 Center Passenger Position ............................ 35 Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 64 Chains. Tire ....................................... 314 Change The Oil. When To ........................... 272 Changing A Flat Tire ............................... 247 Charge. Battery. Warning Light ....................... 126 Chassis Lubrication .................. See Maint . Book. p.8 Checking Service Station ................... See Maint . Book. p.8 The Brake Fluid ................................. 285 ............................ The Engine Oil Level 268 The Power Steering Fluid ......................... 281 The Transaxle Fluid .............................. 275 Things Under The Hood .......................... 266 Your Restraint Systems ............................ 56 Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 10 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................. 324 Child Restraint. Securing .. .. .......................... 44 Child Restraints ..................................... 42 Children And Safety Belts ............................ 39 Cigarette Lighter ................................... 116 Circuit Breakers ................................... 328 CityDriving ....................................... 201 Cleaner. Air ....................................... 274 Cleaning Fabric .......................................... 316 Glass .......................................... 320 Leather And Vinyl ............................... 318 PhaetonTop .................................... 321 Safety Belts ..................................... 319 The Inside Of Your Cadillac ....................... 316 The Outside Of Your Cadillac ..................... 320 The Power Antenna .............................. 164

The Top of the Instrument Panel ................... 319 The Underbody Of Your Vehicle ................... 323 The Windshield ................................. 320 Weatherstrips ................................... 322 Clock. Setting The ............................... 158. 161 Climate Control. Electronic .......................... 139 Closed-In Places. Don't Idle In ........................ 89 CO In Your Exhaust .............................. 89. 216 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................. 143 Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ................... 163 Compact Disc Sound Systems ........................ 154 Compact Spare Tire ................................ 256 Computer That Shows Fuel Economy .................. 130 Contents. Table Of ........ See Front of Owner Info . Manual Control Of A Vehicle ............................... 179 Control. Loss Of ................................... 192 Controls. Features And ............................... 58 Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 112 Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............... 278 ...................... Coolant. Engine. Warning Light 125 Coolant. Safety Warnings About ...................... 236 Coolant Temp Light ................................ 125 Cooling System Service .............. See Maint . Book. p.20 Corrosion Protection ........................ See Warranty Cruise Control ...................................... 98 Cruise Control. Change Speed With ................... 101 Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 103 Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 102 Cruise Control. Turning Off .......................... 103 Curves. Driving On ................................. 187

Damage To Finish .................................. 323 Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. 323 Damage Warnings .................................... Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ............... 106 Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. 226 Defensive Driving .................................. 175 Defogger. Rear Window ............................. 142 Defrost ........................................... 141 Delco-Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys ........ 154 Delco-Bose Speaker Covers .......................... 319 Delco-Bose System ................................. 151 Delco Sound Systems ............................... 143 DEXRON IIE@ ................................... 325 ................................ Dimensions. Vehicle 339

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Disposal. Used Oil ................................. Doing Your Own Service Work ....................... Door Locks ........................................ Downhill. Parking .................................. Downshifting ....................................... Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ Driving And the Road. Your .............................. AtNight ........................................ Defensive ...................................... Hill and Mountain ............................... In A Foreign Country ............................ InCities ........................................ In Fog, Mist And Haze ........................... InTheRain ..................................... InWinter ....................................... On A Long Trip ................................. On Snow Or Ice ................................. On The Freeway ................................. OnCurves ...................................... Winter ......................................... Drunken Driving ................................... Dual Braking System ................................

273 260 60 209 81 28

166 193 175 206 263 201 199 196 212 204 213 203 187 212 176 121

“E. .. Flashing. On Fuel Data Center ................... 130

Electric Outside Mirror Control ....................... 111 Electrical Equipment. Adding ........................ 327 Electronic Climate Control .......................... 139 Electronic Level Control ............................ 136 Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 143 Emergencies. Braking in ............................. 186 Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 188 Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 227 Emergency Towing ................................. 232 Engine Block Heater (Option) ............................ 77 Coolant ........................................ 278 Coolant Temp Light .............................. 125 Oil ............................................ 268 Oil Additives .................................... 272 Oil Light ....................................... 127 Oil. When To Change ............................ 272 Overheating .................................... 236 StartingYour .................................... 76 Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 120

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Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 262 Exhaust. Caution ................................. 89. 216 Exhaust. Dangerous Gas In ........................ 89. 216 Expectant Mothers. Use Of Safety Belts By .............. 33 Explanation of Maint . Service ........ See Maint . Book. p.18 Express Down Window (Driver’s Side) .................. 90 Expressway Driving ................................. 202 ................................ Extender. Safety Belt 55 Exterior Appearance ................................ 320

Fabric. Foam-Type Cleaner On ....................... 316 Fabric. Solvent-me Cleaner On ...................... 317 Fasteners. Replacement ............................. 260 Features And Controls ............................... 58 Fetus. Risk To .. From Safety Belt Use .................. 33 Filling Your Fuel Tank .............................. 263 Filter. Oil .......................................... 335 Finish Damage ..................................... 323 First Gear. When To Use ............................. 82 Flat Tire .......................................... 246 Flat Tire. Changing A ............................... 247 Flooded Engine. Starting A ........................... 76 Floor Mats ........................................ 117 Fluid Capacities .................................... 338 Fluids & Lubricants. Recommended ... See Maint . Book. p.38 Fluid. Brake ....................................... 284 Fluid. Power Steering ............................... 281 Fluid. Transaxle .................................... 275 Fluid Usage Label .................................. 267 FM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 144 Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric ........................ 316 Fog. Driving In ..................................... 199 Fog: Getting It Off the Windshield .................... 141 Foreign Operation .................................. 263 Francais. Guide En ...................... See Introduction Freedom Battery ................................... 287 Freeing Car From Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ............. 257 ................................... Freeway Driving 202 French Language Manual ................. See Introduction Front Brake Wear Indicators ......................... 185 Front Seatback Latches ............................... Front Seatbacks. Reclining ............................. Front Towing Hook-Ups ............................. 234 Fuel .............................................. 261 Fuel Data Center ................................... 130

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Fuel. Door. Remote ................................ 264 ............................. Fuel. Tank. Filling Your 263 Fuse Replacement .................................. 329 Fuses And Circuit Breakers .......................... 328

Garage Door Opener (Option) ....................... 117 Gear Positions ...................................... 78 Gearshift Lever. Positions Of .......................... 78 Gasoline .......................................... 261 Gasoline Tank. Filling Your .......................... 263 Glass. Cleaning .................................... 320 GloveBox .......................................... 68 Graphic Equalizer .................................. 149 Graphic Symbols ..................................... Guard Against Theft ................................. 70 Guide En Francais ....................... See Introduction

HalogenBulbs ..................................... 288 Halogen Headlight Bulb Removal ..................... 288 Hazard Warning Flasher ............................. 225 Haze. Driving In ................................... 199 ........................... Headlight High-Low Beam 94 Headlight On Warning .............................. 105 Head Restraints ...................................... Heated Windshield ................................. 141 Heater ............................................ 139 Heater. Engine Block ............... ................. / I ................. 94 High-Low Headlight Beam Switch .... : Running ........ 80 High Speed. Shifting When Your Engine Highway Hypnosis .................. ................ 205 Hill and Mountain Roads ............ ................ 206 Hills, Parking On ................................... 208 Holding A Baby In Your Car .......................... 41 Hood, Don’t Open If You See Steam .................. 236 Hood Release ..................................... 266 Horn .............................................. 91 Hot Coolant, Warning Light For ...................... 125 Hot Engine, Safety Warnings About ................... 236 How The Air Bag System Works ....................... 28 How To Obtain Roadside Service ...... See Roadside Service How To Operate Your Sound System .................. 143

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How To Test The Alarm .............................. How To Use This Manual .............................. How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ..................... Hydroplaning ......................................

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Ice, If You’re Stuck In ............................... 257 Identification Label, Service Parts ..................... 327 Identification Number, Vehicle ....................... 326 Idling Your Engine .................................. 89 If A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 246 Ignition Key Positions ................................ 74 Illuminated Entry System ............................. 65 Indicator, Bulbs For Turn Signal ...................... 335 Indicators, Warning, On Instrument Panel .............. 120 Infant Restraint ..................................... 42 Inflatable Restraint Light ............................. 29 Inflation, Proper Tire ............................... 307 Inside Mirrors (Daymight) .......................... 109 Inspection, Tire .................................... 308 Instrument Panel ................................... 118 ..................... 120 Instrument Panel Warning Lights Interior Cleaning ................................... 316 Introduction ........ See Front of Owner Information Manual

Jacking And Removing Flat Tire ...................... 251 Jump Starting ...................................... 227

Keyless Entry System ................................ Keys .............................................. Keys, Ignition ....................................... Kilometer Indicator ................................

65 58 59 119

................................. 267 Label, Fluid Usage Lamp Housings, Exterior ............................ 288 Lamp Monitors .................................... 108 Lane Change Indicator ............................... 93 Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 19 Larger Children and Safety Belts ....................... 52 Latches, Front Seatback ............................... Leaking, Of Exhaust Into Your Car ..................... 88

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Leather. Cleaning .................................. 318 Light. Air Bag System ................................ 29 Light. Change Oil Soon ............................. 128 Light. Charge ...................................... 126 Light. Coolant Temp ................................ 125 ......................................... Light. Oil 127 Light. Safety Belt Reminder ......................... 11. 17 Light. Security ...................................... 71 Light. Service Air Cond ............................. 129 Light. Service Engine Soon .......................... 126 Light. Service SSS .................................. 129 Light. Service Vehicle Soon .......................... 126 Light. Stop Engine Temp ............................ 125 Light. Traction Active ............................... 123 Light. Traction Off .................................. 123 Light. Turn Signal Indicator ........................... 93 Lighter. Cigarette .................................. 116 Lights ............................................ 104 Lights. Operation of ................................. 94 Lights. Traffic ...................................... 173 Lights. Warning. On Instrument Panel ................. 120 Loading .. Tires .................................... 305 Loading Your Vehicle ............................... 303 Lock. Rear Door Security ............................. 63 Locks. Door ........................................ 60 Log. Operating Record .............. See Maint . Book. p.44 Long Distance Driving .............................. 204 Loss Of Control .................................... 192 Low Battery. What To Do About A .................... 226 .................. 127 Low Oil Pressure. Warning Light For ............ 97 Low Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light Lubricants. Recommended ........... See Maint . Book. p.38

Maintenance

A Word About ................... See Maint . Book. p.2 Coupons ........................ See Maint . Book. All Explanation of Services .... See Maint . Book. p.18,20,22,24 See Maint . Book. p.2 Oil Change ...................... Owner Checks ............. See Maint . Book. p.26,28,30 Operating Record Log .......... See Maint . Book. p.44-80 Recommended Fluids ....... See Maint . Book. p.38,40,42 Schedules ............... See Maint . Book. p.10,12,14,16 Service Ctr . Inspec . & Sew . . . See Maint . Book. p.32,34,36 Service Station Owner Checks ...... See Maint . Book. p.8 Maintenance Record ................ See Maint . Book. p.44

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107 174 284 66 261 119 111 109 111 199 144. 327 108 206 262 257

“N” (Neutral) Gear Position .......................... 80 New Vehicle “Break-In” .............................. 74 Night. Driving At ................................... 193 Night Vision ....................................... 194 Notices About Damage ................................

Occupant Restraint .................................. 10 Octane Required For Your Car ....................... 261 Odometer And Speedometer ......................... 118 Odometer. Trip .................................... 119 Off (Ignition Key Position) ............................ 74 Off Road Recovery ................................. 189 Oil. Engine ........................................ 268 Oil. When To Change Your Engine .................... 272 Oil Life Indicator ................................... 133 Oil Light .......................................... 127 OilQuality ........................................ 272 ............................ 270 Oil Thickness (Viscosity) Operating Record .................. See Maint . Book. p.44 Operation In Foreign Countries ...................... 263 Outside Air ....................................... 137 Outside Mirrors .................................... 111 Overdrive. Automatic ................................ 80 Overheated Engine Coolant. Warning Light For ......... 125 Overheating. Engine ................................ 236 Owner Checks & Services ............ See Maint . Book. p.26

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“P” (Park) Position .................................. 78 Paint Spotting. Chemical ............................ 324 ParkPosition ....................................... 78 Park. Shifting Into ................................... 84 ParkingBrake ...................................... 82 Parking. Downhill .................................. 209 Parking On Hills ................................... 208 Parking Over Things That Burn ........................ 87 Parking Uphill ..................................... 210 PASS-Key I1 TM ...................................... 72 Passing Another Vehicle ............................. 190 Pavement Markings ................................. 174 Pedal Travel. Brake ................................. 186 ......................... 180 Perception Time. In Braking Polishing and Waxing ............................... 321 Possible Damage to Your Car. Notices About ............. 2 Possible Injury To People. Cautions About ................ 1 Power Antenna. Cleaning The ........................... 164 Door Locks ...................................... 60 Reclining Front Seatbacks (Option) ................... 7 Seat Controls ..................................... Steering ........................................ 187 Steering Fluid ................................... 281 Windows ........................................ 90 Pregnancy. Use Of Safety Belts During ................. 33 Problems On The Road ............................. 224 Product Service Publications .......... See Owner Assistance Proper Safety Belt Usage. For Adults ................... 18 Pull Down System. Trunk ............................. 69

“R” (Reverse) Gear Position .......................... 79 Racing. Shifting When Your Engine Is .................. 80 Radiator Overheating ............................... 236 Radiator Pressure Cap .............................. 280 Radio. Two.Way. Adding A ....................... 144. 327 Radio Systems ..................................... 143 Rain. Driving In .................................... 196 Reaction Time. In Braking ........................... 180 RearBrakes ....................................... 186 RearDoorSecurityLock ............................. 63 Rear Storage Box ................................... 68 Rear Seat Passengers ................................ 36

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Rear Towing Hook-Ups ............................. 235 Rear Window Defogger ............................. 142 Reclining Front Seatbacks ............................. Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ... See Maint . Book. p.38 Recovery. Off Road ................................. 189 Recreational Vehicle. Towing A ....................... 217 Remote Fuel Door ................................. 264 Remote Trunk Release ............................... 69 Replacement Fasteners .............................. 260 Replacing Brake System Parts ........................ 286 Replacing Safety Belts ............................... 56 Replacing Tires .................................... 310 Replacing Wheels .................................. 312 Reporting Safety Defects to Canadian Gov’t ................ See Owner Assistance to General Motors ................ See Owner Assistance to U.S. Gov’t ..................... See Owner Assistance ................. 75 Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving Restraint. Infant ..................................... 40 Restraint. Occupant ................................. 10 Restraint Systems. Checking Your ...................... 56 .................................... Restraints. Child 42 Restraints. Head ..................................... Restraints. Larger Children ........................... 52 Retained Accessory Power ........................... 328 Reverse Gear Position ............................... 78 “Riding” The Brakes ................................ 181 Road Signs ........................................ 166 Roads. Hill and Mountain ........................... 206 Rocking Your Car Out Of Snow. Ice. Sand Or Mud ...... 257 Rotation. Tire ..................................... 308 Rotate. If You’re Stuck And Your Front Wheels Can’t ..... 82 Run (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 75 Running Your Engine While Parked .................... 89

rety Belt Extender ................................. 55 rety Belt Reminder Light ......................... 11. 17 .................... rety Belt Replacement. Need For 56 !ety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................... 33 rety Belt Usage By Adults ........................... 18 rety Belt Usage By Children ......................... 39 retyBelts ........................................ 10 rety Belts. Center Passenger’s Position ................ 34 rety Belts. Cleaning ............................... 319 rety Belts. How To Wear Properly .................... 18

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Safety Belts. Rear Seat ............................... 36 Safety Belts. Replacing After A Crash .................. 56 Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger ............... 34 Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone ..................... 10 Safety Belts. Torn .................................... 57 ................................. 27 Safety Belts. Twisted Safety Belts. Why To Wear ............................ 12 Safety Cautions ...................................... Safety Defects Reporting to Canadian Gov’t ....... See Owner Assistance Reporting to General Motors ....... See Owner Assistance Reporting to U.S. Gov’t ............ See Owner Assistance Safety Warnings and Symbols ........................... Sand. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 257 Schedule I Maint . Sew ............... See Maint . Book. p.14 Schedule I1 Maint . Serv .............. See Maint . Book. p.16 Schedule Maint . Serv., Explanation of . See Maint . Book. p.18 Seat Controls ........................................ Seatback Latches. Front ............................... Seats and Safety Belts ................................. Second Gear. When To Use ........................... 81 Securing A Child Restraint ............................ 44 Security Lock. Rear Door ............................. 63 Selecting the Right Schedule ......... See Maint . Book. p.12 Service Air Cond Light .............................. 129 Service and Appearance Care ........................ 260 Service Center Inspec . & Serv ......... See Maint . Book. p.32 Service Engine Soon Light ........................... 126 Service Parts Identification Label ..................... 327 Service Publications ................. See Owner Assistance Service SSS Light ................................... 129 Service Station Checks ............... See Maint . Book. p.8 ................... 126 Service Vehicle Soon Warning Light Servicing Your Cadillac With The Air Bag System ........ 32 Setting The Clock ............................... 158. 161 Setting The Trip Odometer .......................... 119 Sheet Metal Damage ................................ 323 Shift Lever. Positions Of .............................. 78 Shifting Into Park ................................... 84 Shifting Out Of Park ................................. 86 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment .................... 21 .................................... 175 Signaling Turns Signs. Road ....................................... 166 S.1.R ............................................... 28 Skidding .......................................... 192 Slippery Surfaces. Driving On ........................ 213 SmalIer Children. Use Of Lap-Shoulder Belt ............. 40

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Snow. If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 217 Snow Or Ice. Driving On ............................ 213 Snowstorm. If You’re Caught In A Bad ................ 215 Solvent-vpe Cleaner On Fabric ...................... 317 Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 144. 327 Sound System. How to Operate Your .................. 143 Spare Tire. Compact ................................ 256 Speaker Covers. Delco Bose ......................... 319 Specifications ...................................... 336 Speed Sensitive Steering ............................. 135 Speed Sensitive Suspension .......................... 135 Speedometer And Odometer ......................... 118 Stains. Removing ................................... 316 Position) .......................... Start (Ignition K:y 74 Starting Your Engine ................................ 75 Starting Your Car If The Battery Is “Dead” ............. 226 Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 236 Steep Hill. Parking On A ............................ 208 Steering .......................................... 187 Steering In Emergencies ............................. 188 Steering Tips ...................................... 187 Steering Wheel, Tilt ................................. 91 Steering Without Power Assist ........................ 187 Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 143 Stop Engine Temp Light ............................. 125 Storage Armrest ................................... 117 Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 287 Stuck. If Your Ignition Key Is .......................... 75 Stuck. If You’re - In Sand. Mud. Ice Or Snow ........... 257 Subscribing to Cadillac Product Pub . . . . See Owner Assistance Sunglasses. Wearing At Night 195 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) ............... 28 Symbols Used On Your Vehicle .........................

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Table Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info . Manual Taillight Bulb Replacement .......................... 294 Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ..................... 120 Tape Player Care ................................... 163 Temperature, Stop Engine. Warning Light .............. 125 Thermostat ........................................ 280 Theft .............................................. 70 Theft Deterrent System .............................. 71 Third Gear. When To Use ............................ 81 Tightness Adjustment. Shoulder Belt ................... 21 Tilt Steering Wheel .................................. 91

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Time. Setting The ............................... 158. 161 Tire Chains ....................................... 314 Tire. Flat .......................................... 247 Tire Inflation ...................................... 307 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......................... 308 Tires .. Loading .................................... 303 Tire Quality Grading ................................ 310 Tires ............................................. 305 Tires. and Winter Driving ............................ 212 Tires. When It's Time For New Tires .................. 309 Torn Safety Belts .................................... 57 Torque Lock. Automatic Transaxle .................... 211 Towing A Trailer ................................... 217 Towing Your Cadillac ............................... 232 Traction Control ................................ 136. 184 Traction Control System Warning Light ................ 123 Trademarks. GM ................................... 260 ...................................... 173 Traffic Lights ..................................... 175 Traffic Officer Trailer Towing ..................................... 217 Transaxle. Automatic ................................. 78 .................................... 275 Transaxle Fluid Transaxle Gear Positions ............................. 78 Travel. Brake Pedal ................................. 186 Trip Odometer ..................................... 119 Trunk Release. Remote .............................. 69 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................. 92 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ....................... 93 Twilight Sentinel ................................... 105 "kisted Safety Belts .................................. 27 Two Children Wearing The Same Safety Belt ............. 54

Underbody Maintenance ............................ 323 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........................ 310 Universal Theft Deterrent ............................ 71 Unleaded Gasoline ................................. 261 Uphill Parking ..................................... 210 Upholstery Care ................................... 316 Urban Driving ..................................... 201 Used Oil. How To Dispose Of ........................ 273

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120 Flasher. Warning Hazard .......................... 225 Light. Anti-lock Brake System .................. 122. 182 Light. Brake System .............................. 121 Light. Engine Oil Pressure .................. ..... 127 Light. Traction Control System ..................... 123 Lights. On Instrument Panel ....................... 118 Lights: What To Do If One Goes On ................ 120 Warnings. Safety ..................................... Warnings. Vehicle Damage ............................. Washer. Headlight ................................... 98 Washer. Windshield .................................. 96 Water. Don’t Use .. For Windshield Washer .......... 97. 283 Wear Indicators. Disc Brake ......................... 185 Weather Strips. Cleaning ............................ 322 ; ..... 196 Wet Road Driving ............................ Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance ................... 312 Wheel Cover. Wire ................................. 250 Wheel Covers. How To Remove ...................... 250 Wheel Nut Torque .................................. 255 Wheel Replacement ................................ 312 Wheels. Aluminum ................................. 322 Why Safety Belts Work ............................... 10 Window Express Down. Driver’s Side ................... 90 WindowLock ....................................... 91 .................................... 90 Windows. Power Windshield Cleaning The ................................... 320 Heated ......................................... 141 Washer .......................................... 96 WasherFluid .................................... 282 Wipers .......................................... 95 Wipers: If They Stop .............................. 96 Winter Driving ..................................... 212 Working On Your Vehicle ........................... 260 WornTires ........................................ 309 WreckerTowing .................................... 232

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