1993 Cadillac Seville Owners Manual

Brake Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Fluid .......................................... 292 Master Cylinder ................................. 290 Parking ......................................... 88 Pedal Travel .................................... 184 Brake System, Anti-Lock, Warning Light ............... 129 Brake System Warning Light ......................... 128 Brake Wear Indicators, Disc ......................... 183 Brakes, Anti-Lock .................................. 181 Brakes, Trailer ..................................... 216 Braking ........................................... 179 Braking in Emergencies ............................. 184 Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 181 ............................. “Break-In”, New Vehicle 79 Break-In Schedule, When Towing A Trailer ............. 214 Buckling Up ......................................... 18 Bulb Chart ........................................ 333 Bulbs, Halogen, Removal ............................ 295 Bulbs, Taillight Replacement ......................... 298 Bulbs, Turn Signal .................................. 334 Cables, Battery, Starting With ........................ Camper, Towing A , . ................................ Capacities, Fluid ...................................

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Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust ........................ 211 Cassette Tape Player. Care Of Your ................... 163 Cassette Tape Systems .............................. 158 Cautions. Safety ...................................... CB Radio. Adding A ............................. 155. 326 Cellular Telephone. Adding A ..................... 155. 326 Center Console ..................................... 73 Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 68 Chains. Tire ....................................... 314 Change The Oil. When To ........................... 275 Changing A Flat Tire ............................... 250 Charge. Battery. No Warning Light .................... 131 Chassis Lubrication ................. See Maint . Book. p.18 Checking The Brake Fluid ................................. 292 The Engine Oil Level ............................ 270 The Power Steering Fluid ......................... 287 The Transaxle Fluid .............................. 278 Things Under The Hood .......................... 267 Your Restraint Systems ............................ 61 Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 61 Checks. Service Station ............... See Maint . Book. p.8 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................. 323 Child Restraint. Securing ............................. 47 Child Restraints ..................................... 46 ............................ 43 Children And Safety Belts Cigarette Lighter ................................... 122 Circuit Breakers ................................... 327 City Driving ....................................... 198 Cleaner. Air ....................................... 277 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ............................... 322 Fabric .......................................... 317 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Virql o r 1.c.11hcr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 5.11L.1) I k l l \ I tih 1'1 .u . r . 1rr1c I U L L I hi l n d c ( ) I j t u r ( ' d d I . ~ c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 ( )t j t h i d l (.,IL!III.Ic I h L ( )141\,c ~ I L . 321 164 I t l L i i l \ l l U l l l L Ill l'.lll r.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 I hi I 4 ai? I l I hc i+ w d 4 w l d . rrrd M q w c Dladcs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 I tlL. I iltfcl th d s ( )I ) t u 1 1 ( . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Nc.~lllcr\trtp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 ('loch . Scltlng 1 hc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ('limatc ('onlrc.1 . Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 H.ICCS. Don't Idle In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 ~ I o s c d - 1 1 ~ CO In Your Exhaust .............................. 95. 211

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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................. 146 Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ................... 163 Compact Disc Sound Systems ........................ 161 Compact Spare Tire ................................ 258 Computer That Shows Fuel Economy .................. 135 Console. Center ...................................... 73 Contents. Thble Of ........ See Front of Owner Info . Manual Control Of A Vehicle ............................... 178 Control. Loss Of ................................... 189 Controls. Features And ............................... 63 Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 118 Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............ 237. 245 Coolant. Safety Warnings About ................... 233. 245 Cooling System ................................. 235. 243 Cooling System Service .............. See Maint . Book. p.20 Cruise Control ..................................... 104 Cruise Control. Change Speed With ................... 107 Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 109 Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 108 Cruise Control. lhming Off .......................... 109 Curves. Driving On ................................. 184

Damage To Finish .................................. 323 Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. 323 Damage Warnings .................................... Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ............... 113 Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. 223 Defensive Driving .................................. 174 Defogger. Rear Window ............................. 151 Defrost ........................................... 150 Delco-Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys ........ 160 Delco Sound Systems ............................... 155 DEXRON IIE@ ................................... 281 Dimensions. Vehicle ................................ 349 Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......................... 183 ................................. 276 Disposal. Used Oil Door Locks ........................................ 65 ............................ 67 Door;Security Lock. Rear Downhill. Parking .................................. 206 Downshifting ....................................... 87 Driver Information Center ........................... 136 Driver Information Center Messages .................. 137 Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 30

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And the Road. Your .............................. ....................................... At Night Defensive ...................................... Hill and Mountain ............................... In A Foreign Country ............................ In Cities ........................................ In Fog. Mist And Haze ........................... On Snow Or Ice ................................. In The Rain ..................................... In Winter ....................................... On A Long Trip ................................. On The Freeway ................................. On The Road ................................... On Curves ...................................... Through Deep Standing Water ...................... Winter .......................................... Drunken Driving ................................... Dual Braking System ................................

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Electric Outside Mirror Control ...................... 118 Electrical Equipment. Adding ..................... 155. 326 Electronic Climate Control .......................... 147 Electronic Level Control ............................ 145 Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 151 ............................ Emergencies. Braking In 184 Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 185 Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 223 Emergency Towing ................................. 229 Engine BlockHeater .................................... 82 Change Oil Indicator ............................. 143 Coolant ........................................ 282 Coolant Temperature Warning Lights ............... 130 Exhaust ......................................... 95 Oil ............................................ 269 Oil Additives .................................... 275 Oil Light ....................................... 132 Oil, When To Change ............................ 275 Overheating .................................... 233 Speed Limiter (Northstar) ........................ 133 Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 127 Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 263 Exhaust, Caution ................................. 95, 211 Exhaust, Dangerous Gas In ........................ 95, 211

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Fuse Replacement .................................. Fuses And Circuit Breakers .......................... Garage Door Opener ............................... Gear Positions ...................................... Gearshift Lever. Positions Of .......................... Gasoline .......................................... Gasoline Tank. Filling Your .......................... Glass Cleaning ..................................... Glove Box .......................................... Graphic Symbols ..................................... Guard Against Theft ................................. Guide En Francais .......................

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Halogen Bulbs ..................................... 295 Halogen Headlight Bulb Removal ..................... 295 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 221 ................................... 196 Haze. Driving In Headlight Bulb Removal ............................ 295 .......................... 101 Headlight High-Low Beam Headlight On Warning .............................. 110 Headlight Washers ................................. 104 Headlight Washer Fluid ............................. 289 Head Restraints ..................................... 10 Heated Windshield ................................. 152 Heater ............................................ 146 Heater. Engine Block ................................ 82 Height Adjuster. Shoulder Belt ........................ 22 .................... 101 High-Low Headlight Beam Switch High Speed. Shifting When Engine Is Running At ........ 86 Highway Hypnosis .................................. 202 Hill and Mountain Roads ............................ 203 Hills. Parking On ................................... 205 Holding A Baby In Your Car .......................... 44 Hood. Don't Open If You See Steam ............... 239. 246 Hood. Opening The ................................ 262 Horn .............................................. 97 Hot Coolant. Warning Light For ...................... 130 Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About ................... 233 . How The Air Bag System Works ....................... 32 How To Obtain Roadside Service ........ See Roadside Sew . How To Operate Your Sound System .................. 155 How 'Ib Use This Manual .............................. How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ..................... 18

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Ice. If You’re Stuck In ............................... 260 Identification Label. Service Parts ..................... 326 Identification Number. Vehicle ....................... 325 Idling Your Engine .................................. 92 If A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 249 Ignition Key Positions ................................ 79 Illuminated Entry System ............................. 68 Indicator. Bulbs For lbrn Signal ...................... 334 Indicators. Warning. On Instrument Panel .............. 127 Infant Restraint ..................................... 46 Inflatable Restraint Light ............................. 31 Inflation. Tire Pressure .............................. 307 Information Center. Driver .......................... 136 Information System On Instrument Panel .............. 124 Inside Mirrors (Manual) ............................. 115 Inspection. Tire .................................... 309 Instrument Panel ................................... 124 Instrument Panel Warning Lights ..................... 127 Interior Cleaning ................................... 316 Interior Lights ..................................... 112 Introduction .............. See Front of Owner Info . Manual

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

Keys .............................................. Keys. Ignition ....................................... Keyless Entry. Remote ............................... Kilometer Indicator ................................

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................................. Label. Fluid Usage 268 Lamp Housings .................................... 295 Lane Change Indicator .............................. 100 Lap Belt ........................................... 41 Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 19 Larger Children and Safety Belts ....................... 57 Leaking. Of Exhaust Into Your Car .................. 95. 211 Leather. Cleaning .................................. 319 Leaving Your Vehicle ................................ 68

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Lor 304 ............................. 67 Lock. Log. Operating Record .............. See Maint . Book. p.44 Long Distance Driving .............................. 201 Loss Of Control .................................... 189 Low Battery. What To Do About A .................... 223 Low Oil Pressure. Warning Light For .................. 132 Lubricants. Recommended ........... See Maint . Book. p.38 Lumbar Control Switch ...............................

Maintenance ...................... See Maintenance Book A Word About ................... See Maint . Book. p.2 See Maint . Book. All Coupons ........................ 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 Markings. Pavement ................................ 173 Master Cylinder. Brake .............................. 290 Methanol In Gasoline ............................... 263 MileageIndicator .................................. 125

Mirrors. Front Seat Vanity ........................... 117 Mirrors. Inside Daymight Rearview ................... 115 Mirrors. Outside ................................... 118 .................................... 196 Mist. Driving In Mobile Telephone. Adding A ...................... 155. 326 .................................. Mountain Driving 203 MTBE In Gasoline ................................. 263 Mud. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 260

“N” (Neutral) Gear Position .......................... 86 New Vehicle “Break-In” .............................. 79 Night. Driving At ................................... 190 Night Vision ....................................... 191 Notices About Damage ................................

Occupant Restraint .................................. 10 Octane Required For Your Car ....................... 262 Odometer ......................................... 127 Odometer And Speedometer ......................... 125 Odometer. Trip .................................... 126 Off (Ignition Key Position) ............................ 80 Off Road Recovery ................................. 186 Oil. Engine ........................................ 269 Oil. When To Change Your Engine .................... 275 Oil Life Indicator ................................... 143 OilQuality ........................................ 273 Oil Thickness (Viscosity) ............................ 274 Operating Record .................. See Maint . Book. p . 44 Operation in Foreign Countries ....................... 264 Outside Air ....................................... 146 Outside Mirrors .................................... 118 Overdrive. Automatic ................................ 86 Overheated Engine. Warning Light For ................ 130 Owner Checks & Services ............ See Maint . Book. p.26

“P” (Park) Position .................................. Paint Spotting. Chemical ............................ Park Position ....................................... Park. Shifting Into ...................................

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Park. Shifting Out Of ................................ 93 Parking Brake ...................................... 88 Parking Downhill ................................... 206 Parking On Hills ................................... 205 Parking Over Things That Burn ........................ 94 Parking UpJhill ..................................... 206 (Personalized Automotive Security Sys) ...... 77 PASS Key Passing Another Vehicle ............................. 187 Pavement Markings ................................. 173 Pedal ’Ikavel. Brake ................................. 184 Perception Time. In Braking ......................... 179 PolishingandWaxing ............................... 321 Possible Damage to Your Cadillac. Notices About ......... 2 Possible Injury To People. Cautions About ................ 1 Power Antenna. Cleaning The ........................... 164 DoorLocks ...................................... 66 Seat Controls ..................................... Steering ........................................ 184 Steering Fluid ................................... 286 Windows ........................................ 97 Pregnancy. Use Of Safety Belts During ................. 36 Problems On The Road ............................. 220 Product Serv . Publications ............ See Owner Assistance Proper Safety Belt Usage, For Adults ................... 18 Pull Down System, Trunk ............................. 74

“R” (Reverse) Gear Position .......................... 85 Racing. Shifting When Your Engine Is .................. 86 Radiator Overheating ............................... 233 Radiator Pressure Cap .............................. 286 Radio. TWO-Way. Adding A ....................... 155. 326 Radio Systems ..................................... 153 Rain. Driving In .................................... 193 Reaction Time. In Braking ........................... 179 Reading Lights ..................................... 114 Rear Ashtray ...................................... 122 Rear Door Security Lock ............................. 67 Rear Window Defogger ............................. 151 Reclining Seat ....................................... Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ... See Maint . Book. p.3.8 Recovery. OffRoad ................................. 186 Recreational Vehicle. Towing A ....................... 213 Remote Fuel Door ................................. 265

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Remote ’Runk Release ............................... Remote Keyless Entry ................................. Replacement Fasteners .............................. Replacing Brake System Parts ........................ Replacing Safety Belts ............................... Replacing Tires .................................... Replacing Wheels .................................. Reporting Safety Defects

74 68 262 293 61 310 313 to Canadian Gov’t. ................ See Owner Assistance to General Motors ................ See Owner Assistance to U.S. Gov’t ..................... See Owner Assistance Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving ................. 86 Restraint, Infant .................................... 46 Restraint, Occupant ................................. 10 Restraint Systems, Checking Your ...................... 61 Restraints, Child .................................... 46 Restraints, Head .................................... 10 Restraints, Larger Children ........................... 57 Retained Accessory Power ........................... 327 Reverse Gear Position ............................... 85 “ Riding” The Brakes ............................... 180 Road Sensing Suspension ............................ 143 Road, Your Driving And The ......................... 165 RoadSigns ........................................ 165 Roads, Hill and Mountain ........................... 203 Rocking Your Car Out Of Snow, Ice, Sand Or Mud ...... 260 Rotation, Tire ..................................... 309 Rotate, If You’re Stuck And Your Front Wheels Can’t ..... 88 Run (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 80 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked .............. 96

Safety Belt Extender ................................. 61 Safety Belt Reminder Light ......................... 11,17 Safety Belt Replacement, Need For .................... 61 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................... 36 Safety Belt Usage By Adults ........................... 18 Safety Belt Usage By Children ......................... 43 Safety Belts ........................................ 10 Safety Belts, Center Rear Passenger’s Position ........... 41 Safety Belts, Cleaning ............................... 319 Safety Belts, How To Wear Properly .................... 18 Safety Belts, Torn .................................... 62 Safety Belts, Rear Seat ............................... 38 Safety Belts, Replacing After A Crash .................. 61

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Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger ............... 37 Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone ..................... 10 Safety Belts. misted ................................. 29 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 ...................................... Sand. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 260 Schedule I Maint . Sew ............... See Maint . Book. p.14 Schedule I1 Maint . Serv .............. See Maint . Book, p.16 Scheduled Maint . Serv., Explanation of .................. See Maint . Book, p.18 Seat. Lumbar and Heated .............................. Seat Belt (Any Subject) .............................. 10 - Seats and Safety Belts ................................. Seat Controls ........................................ Second Gear. When To Use ........................... 87 Securing A Child Restraint ............................ 46 Selecting the Right Schedule ......... See Maint . Book. p . 12 Service and Appearance Care ......................... 261 Service Center Inspec . & Sew ......... See Maint . Book. p.32 Service Engine Soon Warning Light ................... 130 Service Information .................. See Owner Assistance Service Parts Identification Label ..................... 326 Service Station Checks ............... See Maint . Book. p.8 Servicing Cadillac with the Air Bag System .............. 35 Setting The Clock .................................. 162 .......................... Setting The Trip Odometer 126 Sheet Metal Damage ................................ 322 ................................. Shift Lever. Console 91 Shift Lever. Positions Of .............................. 84 Shift Lever. Steering Column .......................... 90 Shifting Into Park ................................... 90 Shifting Out Of Park ................................. 93 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ......................... 22 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment .................... 24 Signaling nrns .................................... 100 Signs. Road ................. - ...................... 165 S.I.R. .............................................. 30 Skidding .......................................... 189 Slippery Surfaces. Driving On ....... ., ................ 209 Smaller Children. Use Of Lap-Shoulder Belt ............. 43 Snow. If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 212

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Snow Or Ice, Driving On ............................ 209 Snowstorm, If You're Caught In A Bad ................ 211 Solvent-IZLpe Cleaner On Fabric ...................... 317 Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 155,326 Sound System, How to Operate Your .................. 155 Spare Tire, Compact ................................ 258 Spark Plug Replacement ............ See Maint. Book, p.22 Specifications ...................................... 336 Speedometer And Odometer ......................... 125 Speed Sensitive Steering ............................. 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Speed Sensitive Suspension Stains, Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718 Start (Ignition Key Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hi I StartingYour Engine SI I .. Starting Your Car If The Ba1tc.n I \ * ~ I k ; d " " 1 Steam From Hot (0vcrhc;ttc.tf) I..npnc . - 1 1 Steep Hill, Parking On A . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,'f I< Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I k-4 Steering Column Shift Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . '8 I Steering In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IH5 Steering Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1x4 ................................. Steering Wheel, Tilt 98 Steering Without Power Assist ........................ 184 Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 155 Storage, Center Console .............................. 73 Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 294 Stuck, If Your Ignition Key Is .......................... Stuck, If Car Is - In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow ............ 212 80 Subscribing to Cadillac Prod. Sew. Pub. ..... See Own. Assist. Sunglass Compartment .............................. 120 Sunglasses, Wearing At Night ........................ 191 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) ............... 30 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................ 286 Symbols Used On Your Vehicle ......................... 3

Table Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info. Manual Tachometer ....................................... 133 .......................... Taillight Bulb Replacement 298 Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ..................... 127 Tape Player Care ................................... 163 Temperature, Engine, Warning Light .................. 130 Theft .............................................. 75 Theft Deterrent System .............................. 76 Thermostat ........................................ 286

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Vanity Mirrors. Front Seat ........................... 117 Vehicle Damage Warnings ............................. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................. 325 Vehicle Storage .................................... 294 Vehicle Symbols ...................................... Vents ............................................. 146 Vinyl. Cleaning .................................... 319

Warning Lights ..................................... 127 Flashers. Warning Hazard ......................... 221 Light. Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 129. 181 Light. Brake System .............................. 128 Light. Engine Oil Pressure ........................ 132 Lights. On Instrument Panel ....................... 127 Lights. Service Engine Soon ....................... 130 Lights: What To Do If One Goes On ................ 127 ..................................... Warnings. Safety Warnings. Vehicle Damage ............................. Washer. Headlight .................................. 104 Washer. Windshield ................................. 103 Water. Don’t Use .. For Windshield Washer ............ 104 ......................... Wear Indicators. Disc Brake 183 Weatherstrips. Cleaning ............................. 322 Wet Road Driving .................................. 193 Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance ................... 313 Wheel Nut Torque .................................. 257 Wheel Replacement ................................ 313 Why Safety Belts Work ............................... 12 Why Wear Safety Belts? .............................. 10 Window Express Down. Driver’s Side ................... 97 Windows. Power .................................... 97 Windshield Cleaning The ................................... Washer ......................................... Washer Fluid .................................... Wipers ......................................... ........................ Wiper Blade Replacement Wipers: If They Stop ............................. Winter Driving ..................................... ........................... Working On Your Vehicle Worn Tires ........................................ Wrecker Towing ....................................

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'THIS MANUAL IS A REPLICATION. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL.

OWWES LITERATURE H3026

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PENALTY O F LEADERSHIP I N every field of human endeavor, he that is first must perpetually live

in the white light of publicity. VWhether

the leadership be vested in a man or in a manufactured product, emulation and envy are ever at work. TIn art. in literature, in music, in industry, the reward and the punishment are always the same. VThe reward is widespread recog- nition; the punishment, fierce denial and detraction. TWhen a man's work becomes a standard for the whole world, it also becomes a target his work be merely mediocre, he for the shafts of the envious few. BIf will be left severely alone - if he achieve a masterpiece, it will set a million tongues a-wagging. vealousy does not protrude its forked tongue at the artist who produces a commonplace painting. VWhatsoever you write, or paint, or play, or sing, or build, no one will strive to surpass, or to slander you, unless your work be stamped with the seal of genius. l b n g , long after a great work or a good work has been done, those who are disappointed or envious continue to cry out that it can not be done. ISpiteful little voices in the domain of art were raised against our own Whistler as a mountebank, long after the big world had acclaimed him its greatest artistic genius. fMultitudes flocked to Bayreuth to worship at the musical shrine of Wagner, while the little group of those whom he had dethroned and displaced argued angrily that he was no musician at all. TThe little world continued to protest that hlton could never build a steamboat, while the big world flocked to the river banks to see his boat steam by. YThe leader is assailed because he is a leader, and the effort to equal him is merely added proof of that leadership. qFailing to equal or to excel, the follower seeks to depreciate and to destroy - but only confirms once more the superiority of that which he strives to supplant. (It is as old as the world and as old as the human passions - envy, fear, greed, ambition, and the desire to surpass. leads, he remains -the leader. TIMaster-poet, masterpainter, master workman, each in his turn is assailed, and each holds his laurels through the ages. ?That which is goad or great makes itself known, no matter how loud the clamor of denial. TThat which deserves to live- lives.

IAnd it all avails nothing. BIf the leader truly

(There is nothing new in this.

CCaddac Motor C a r Co. Detmit, Mich.)

' APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT ' IN 1 THE SATURDAY EVENING POST n JANUARY ZND, IN THE YEAR 191s 1 COPYRIOHT. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION

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Henry M. Leland, founder of Cadillac, stands beside the

2905 “Osceola” which QUUS built to evaluate the

feasibility of a closed bodied car.

Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his pre- cision 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!'

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The introduction of the first four cylinder en- gine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph.

For attention to quality and novation, the Royal Automobile

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Club of England awarded the pres- tigious to Cadillac twice

first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the elec- tric self starter, electric lighting and ignition system.

Cadillac is the only American manufacturer to win this honor and the only manufacturer in the world to win it twice. As commonplace as stan- dardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and

service.

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Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the cor- assembly line production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac "Standard of the World:'

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In 1909 Cadillac was purchased

by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, clean- liness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cad- illac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment.

"The Penalty of Leadership" first appeared in the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac com- mitment to leadership, quality, and innovation. It is widely regarded as one of the finest documents ever written and was published following the introduction of the first produc- t i o n \'S cnginc Thc \'< \vas st;ln- * . < I . . . : . I .

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service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 La- '30s wit- Salle/Harley Earl). The quiet V12 and 1 V I 6 engines. .i nessed production of the smooth and

The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling.

During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discon- tinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct

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1931 V-16 Sport Phaeton

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introduced the which set the trend in autonlotive two decades. This styling for nearly was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille a n d the modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine.

Engineering innovations, con- veniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto- matic climate control, t i l t a n d telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured ad- vances such as air suspension, mem- ory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed

stainless steel roof and low profile tires.

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r' , 1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal lux- ury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine 1968 and used in all Cadillacs in 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970 Eldorados.

An Air Cushion Restraint Sys- tem (airbag) was available for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs.

Analog Electronic Fuel Injec- tion was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new inter- national size 7976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incor- porated an on-board microprocessor.

1957 Eldorado Brougham

A 1993 Cadillac Allant6 in stock technical configuration, was selected as the pace car for the 76th Indianap- olis 500. The demanding pace car performance and handling require- ments were met because of such 32 valve, advanced systems as the dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4t80 E electroni- cally controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sen- sitive steering, antilock brakes and traction control.

For more t h a n nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape

This rich tradition continues

into the '90s as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

The 1992 Seville STS is the first car ever to win all three major auto- motive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car & Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine.

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This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Introduction - How to use this Manual ..................... This section tells you how to use your Manual and includes Safety and Vehicle Damage Warnings and Symbols

Section 1 - Seats and Safety Belts .........................

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This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.

This section explains how. to start and operate your Cadillac.

63 I Section 2 - Features and Controls ........................ Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .......... 146 I Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road ................... 165 I

This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Sound System.

Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

Section 5 - Problems on the Road .......................

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This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire, or engine overheating.

Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care ................. 261 I

Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good.

For more information on “Reporting Safety Defects”, see Owner Assistance, Page 7.

First Edition

THE 1993 SEVILLE AND STS LITERATURE

Please keep this literature 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 book in it so the new owner can use it. FOR C’ANADIAN O W E R S WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE M4lVUAL: Aux propriittaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. This literature includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this literature. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

6 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992. All Rights Reserved.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features I Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they

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 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 SI7wIBOLS You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

A CAUTION:

These mean there is something that couid hurt you or other people.

In the yellow caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt. You will also find a red 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 blue notices:

NOTICE:

These mean there 3s sometiring that could damage your vehicle.

In the blue 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. In this manual, we’ve used the familiar words and colors that Cadillac has used for years. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

Ehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

BY SHIELDING 8

POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT EYES

CAUTION

BA'TTERY ACID

AVOID SPARKS

OR FLAMES

COULD

I DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

1 FASTEN SEAT BELTS

POWER WINDOW

These symbols have to do with your lights:

MASTER LIGHTING

SWITCH A $0 ww

Q d - # b

These symbols are on some of your controls:

HAZARD WARNIYG

FLASHER

I H WINDSHIELD

DEFROSTER

WINDSHIELD

WIPER &WASHER

WINDSHIELD

WASHER

REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

VENTILATING FAN

HEADLAMP

WASHER WIPER

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

I ENGINE COOLANT

TEMPERATURE

CHAAGlNG

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RADIATOR COOL ANT

FUEL

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

ENGINE OIL

TEMPERATURE

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ANTILOCK BRAKE

Here are some other symbols you may see:

AIR

CONDITIONING

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RADIO VOLUME

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SEATS AND SAFETY BELTS Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Cadillac, your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (“air bag”) system and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should - not do with safety belts. SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, heated seats, and head restraints. Power Seat Control

The power seat control switch is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. The power control switch moves the seat foward and backward, up and down, and adjusts the angle of the seat.

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0 Move the front of the switch in the direction of the arrows to make the front part of the cushion move up or down.

0 Move the rear of the switch in the direction of the arrows to make the rear part of the cushion move up or down.

0 Move the whole switch in the direction of both arrows to move the

seat up or down. Move the switch forward or backward to move the whole seat forward or backward.

Power Seatback Recliner

Move the switch in the direction of the arrow to move the seatback forward or backward.

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

A CAUTION:

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is fn motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re redined 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 lay belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over p u r abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

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Lumbar Control Option If you have this feature, you can change the shape of the driver and passenger seats. It works independently of the other seat controls. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position. Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment. The LUMBAR control switches are located on the center console. You can control either the DR (Driver) or PASS (Passenger) seat.

Move the switch A to increase support or reshape the lower seatback. Push the switch UP or DN (down) to raise or lower the support mechanism to suit your preference.

to decrease support to

Heated Seat Option Move the switch to either LO or HI to turn on the heating element in the seat. Designed primarily for use on damp and chilly days, the LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. On colder days, the HI setting heats the seats to an even

higher temperature. To prevent uncomfortable overheating of the seats, the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to automatically maintain the temperature at the selected control switch reminds you that the heating system is in use. To preserve the battery, the heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on, and are deactivated when the ignition is turned off. Head Restraints

setting. A telltale light in the

Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. SAFETYBELTS: THEY’RE FOR EKERYONE 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, or “air bag” system.

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A CAUTION:

Don’t let anyone ride where they cadt wear a safety beIt 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 your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.

This figure lights up when you turn the key to “Run” or “Start” when your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime, too. It’s the reminder to buckle up. In many 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 a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt even if you’re not buckled up. And some crashes can be so serious, like being hit by a train, that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurt or killed. After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the “car.” The rider doesn’t stop.

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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. HERE ARE QUESTIONS lMANy PEOPLE ASKABOUT SAFETYBELTS --AND THE ANSWERS Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle afler an accident if I’m wearing a safety A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And - can unbuckle and get out, is - much greater if you are belted. your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you

belt?

Q t Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety

belts?

A: ‘Air bags,” or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only -- so they work with safety belts, not instead of them. Every “air bag” system ever offered for sale has

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required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has '' air bags," YOU still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: IfI'm a good driver, and I never drive farfiom home, why should I wear

safety belts?

A: 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. Safety Belt Reminder Light

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HOW TO WEAR SAFETYBELTS PROPERLY Adults This section is only for people of adult size.

A CAUTION

There are special things to know (about safety belts and children; And there are dffferent rules for babies and smaller children. If a child will1 be riding in your Cadillac, see the section after his one, called “Children? Follow those rules for eveqme’s protection.

First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. D m R POSITION This section describes the driver’s restraint system.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt

The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up

straight.

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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

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 faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash.

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you.

To move it up or down, squeeze the release handle. When you release the handle, try to move it down a little to make sure it has locked into position. You can move the adjuster up from a lower position by pushing the bottom of the release handle.

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Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is properly positioned on