1993 Cadillac Seville Owners Manual

NOTICE: Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in,” Rut it will perQarm better in the long run if you fotlow these guidelines:

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Don3 drive st any one speed miles (804 h), Don’t make fulf~throttle starts, Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this C4breaking-in’p guideline ewry time you get new brake linings.

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IGNITION KEY POSITIONS

This lock gives you five different positions.

Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the “LOCK” position. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s an anti-theft feature.

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The other positions let you perform these functions: ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into “ACC”, push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key. OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like “Lock.“ Use ”Off” if WLI must have your car in motion while the engine is off ( f o r cu:rnlplc*. if >.our car is being pushed).

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in “ I m k ” rrnd you c d l turn it, b e sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and fight while you turn the key hard, But turn the key only with your hand. Using a toooil to force it could break the key or the ignition switch, If none .of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

STARTING YOUR ENGINE Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the engine. Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only.

left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle

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Don’t #ry to shift to T‘ (Park) if yaw Cadillolc is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to “Pn (Pa.rk) only when your vehicle is stopped.

1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your vehicle’s computer systems, you don’t.

2. Turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of the

key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start ” for about three

seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery.

4. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be

flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in “Start” for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (OPTION) In very cold weather, O°F (-HOC) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. To use the block heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.

/c\ CAUTION:

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outiet could cause an efectrical shock Also, the wrong kind of extension cord couid overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured, Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heayyduty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

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How long should you keep the block heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. D M N G THROUGH DEEP STANDING WATER

NOTICE:

AUTOlMATIC T M S A X L E Your automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever located on the steering column or on the console between the seats.

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There are several different positions for your shift lever.

P...................................................,.Park R ................................................. Reverse N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N e u t r a l @ ............................................... Overdrive 3 ........................................ Third Gear (Drive) 2 ............................................. Second Gear 1 ................................................ First Gear P (Park) This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

A CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in T (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.

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Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to, If yuu have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t ~tlove, when you’re an fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to ‘&P*’ (Park). See (‘ Shifting Into T 9
(Park)” in the Index. If you arc parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see Varking on Wills” or “‘l’oning 8 Railer” in the Index.

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your regular brakes before you can shift from “P” (Park) when

Ensure the shift lever is fully in “P” (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully the ignition key is in the “Run” position. If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into “P” (Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out of ‘P’ (Park)” in this section.

R (Reverse) Use this gear to back up.

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.

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N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only. Also, use “N” when your vehicle is being towed.

A CAUTION=

Shifting out of“P’’ (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while your engine is ‘kacing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could Iosc control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of T ’ (Park) or “N” (Neutral) whiic your engine is racing.

@ Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 kmh) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.

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3 (Third Gear) This is like @ but you never go into Overdrive. Here are some times you might choose “ 3 ” instead of @: - When driving on hilly, winding roads - When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears - When going down a steep hill 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use “2” on hills. It can help control your speed as you go dawn steep mountain roads, but then you would ako’want to use your brakes off and on.

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0 1 (First Gear)

This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than “2.” You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in “1,” the transaxle won‘t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive, This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You couid damage your fmnmxle, ASss, If you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle, Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on 8 hill.

P m N G BRAKE

To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.

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When you move out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral), if your engine is running, your parking brake should go off. If it doesn’t, you have a parking brake problem and should have it fixed. In the meantime, you can still release your parking brake. Just pull on the manual release lever, as shown.

A CAUTION:

If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal, you could be hurt. The pedal springs back quickly. Keep your hand and arm away when you use the manual release lever.

If vou are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section shows how to turn your front wheels. If YOU are towing a trailer and are Parking on any hill: See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

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SHIFTING INTO “P” (PARK)

d!h CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicIe if the shift fever is not fully in rrP’’ (Park) with the parking brake firmly set, Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairIy level ground, use the steps that follow, If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Parking On Hills’’ or “Towing a ’nraikr’’ in the Index.

Steering Column Sh$ Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:

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toward you.

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Move the lever up as far as it will go.

3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the

parking brake.

4. Move the ignition key to "Lock." 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your

vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in "P" (Park).

Console Shifl Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.

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2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:

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on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.

3. With your right foot still holding thc hriikc pcdal doun. set tilt.

parking brake.

4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.” 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your

vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in “P” (Park).

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running

A CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift Lever is not fully in ciP’’ (Pork) with the parking brake. firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured, Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to,

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in “P” (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you

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leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the “P” (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from “P” (Park) without first pulling it toward you (or, if you have the console shift lever, without first pushing the button). If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into “P” (Park). SHZFTING OUT OF “P” (PARK) Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully amlv your regular brake before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the ignition is in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into “P” (Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of “P” (Park), try this: 1. Turn the key to “Off.” Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the

Retained Accessory Power feature.

2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to “N” (Neutral). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

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PARKTNG O W R THINGS THAT BURN

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if!l CAUTION: Things that can burn couid touch hot exhaust parts under your vchicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn,

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ENGINE EXHAUST

A CAUTION:

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

Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris.

* Repairs weren’t done correctly*

Your vehicle or exhaust systcm had been modified improperly.

if you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicie:

Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CQ; and Have it fixed immediately.

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RUNNING YOUR ENGINE WIYILE YOU’RE PARKED It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

POWER WINDOWS

The controls are near each window. Here’s how the master control works.

Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to “Off”, you can still use your power windows. The electrical power to operate the windows will not shut off until you open a door or 10 minutes has passed. If you want this power for another 10 minutes, just turn the key to “Run” and back to “Off”. Ekpress Down Window The driver’s power window has this feature. Just press the switch once -- for half a second or more -- and then let go. The window will go all the way down. If you want to stop the window as it is going down, press the switch again. HORN To sound the horn, just press the center of the steering wheel.

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TILT WHEEL

A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

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THE TURN SIGNAL/MULTIFUNCTION LEVER

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

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Flash-To-Pass Feature Headlamp Washers (Export Only) Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control

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To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

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A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. If for some reason your turn signal is left on, the Driver Information Center will display “TURN SIGNAL ON” (after driving about a mile) to remind you to turn it off.

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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. Headlight High-Low Beam

To change the headlights from low

i beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on.

if your headlights are off.

Flash-To-Pass Feature This lets you use your high beam headlights to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even To use it, pull the multifunction lever toward you. When you do: If vour headlights are off Your high beam headlights will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If vour headlights are on, but on Just pull the lever. Your headlights will shift to high beam and stay there. To return to low beam, just pull the lever toward you. If your headlights are on, and on high beam: Your headlights will switch to low beam. To get back to high beam, pull the lever toward you.

low beam: The system works normally.

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Windshield Wipers

WIPER: To control the wipers, turn the band on the multifuction lever. MIST Turn the band away from you and then release it for a single wipe cycle. For more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer. LO or HI: Turn the band toward you to either LO (low speed) or to HI (high speed), depending on the wiper speed you want. DELAY: With this you can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. Move the band to ON for long delays and the closer you get to LO the shorter the delay. OFF: To turn the wipers off, turn the band to OFF

A CAUTION:

Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, he sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

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Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Windshield Washer

To wash your windshield push the paddle labeled PUSH, then release it. After washing the windshield the wipers will stop, unless you were using your wipers. If you were, the wipers will resume the wiper speed you were using. For more washer cycles push and hold the paddle.

When the washer fluid reaches a low level, “LOW WASHER FLUID” will be displayed in the Driver Information Center.

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A CAUTION:

0 Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud

splash can block your vision, You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often. In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed, Otherwise the washer nuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

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NOTICE:

M e n using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s fnstcuctions for adding water. Don’t mix water with readyto-use washer fluid, Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full $5 hen it’s v cold.

This allows for expansion, which could dnmngc thc tank if it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifrcezc in your u i n d 4 M d wathcr. I t can damage your paint.

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Headlight Washer (Export Only) If you have this feature, you will wash your headlights while washing your windshield at the same time in bad weather. Just press the PUSH paddle on the multifunction lever. CRUISE CONTROL With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off.

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A CAUTION

Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can't drive safely at a steady speed. So, donV use your Cruise Controt on winding roads or in heavy traRic. Cruise Control a n be dangerous on slippery roads, On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can muse needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don't use Cruise Control on slippery roads.

To Set Cruise Control

1. Move the Cruise Control switch to " ON. "

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2. Get up to the speed you want.

4. The digital

instrument panel cluster has a “CRUISE ENGAGED” light that will come on. There is no light on the analog cluster.

5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the Cruise Control switch from “ON” to ‘‘,/A’ for about half a second.

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You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.

L!& CAUTION: If you hold the switch at ‘‘R./A” longer than half a second, the vehicle wilt keep p i n g faster until you retease the’switch or apply the brake, You coulid be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at W A . ”

To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and

the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: 1.

Move the Cruise switch from “ON” to “R/A.” Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to “R/A’. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

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4.6 Liter (Northstar) The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the Cruise Control speed by pushing the “SET CRUISE” button. To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control 1. Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower

speed you want, then release it.

2. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half

a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 kmh) slower. Passing Another Vehicle while Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use Cruise Control on steep hills.

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To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control:

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Step lightly on the brake pedal; Q&

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Move the Cruise switch to “OFF.” (The “CRUISE” light will go out.)

c To Erase Speed Memory

When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased.

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LIGHTS You’ll find the control on the left side of the instrument panel. It controls these light systems:

Headlights Taillights

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Underhood Light Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lights Interior Courtesy Lights Fog Lights Rear Fog Lights (Export Only)

ALL LIGHTS EXCEPT HEADLIGHTS

LIGHTS

PANEL BRIGHTNESS

Here’s how to manually work your light system.

COURTESY

LIGHTS

Lights On Reminder If you open the door while leaving the lights on, you will hear a warning tone.

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Twilight Sentinel

The control is next to the headlight switch. It switches your lights on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate it, leave the light switch off and move the control to any position but off. If you move the control all the way to MAX, your lights will remain on for 90 seconds after you turn your engine off. If you move the control almost all the way in the other direction, so it is just on, the lights will go off quickly when you turn off your engine. You can change this delay time from only a few seconds to 90 seconds. Operation of Lights Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, side marker lamps and tail lamps) meet lighting requirements, certain States and Provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lamps. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower beam lamps with fog lamps at all times, or that headlamps be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lamps, especially at dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own State or Provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.

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Light Sensor

Interior Lights Turn the headlight switch past HI to turn on the interior lights. Fog Lights (STS)

Use your fog lights for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. When you press the upper fog light switch, a small indicator light will glow to tell you the fog lights are on. To turn them off, press the switch again.

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If you switch on your high beam headlights, your fog lights will turn off. They’ll turn back on again when you When the twilight sentinel is on, only the headlights will turn off automatically. Your fog and parking lights will remain on. Rear Fog Lights (Export Only)

switch to low beam headlights.

To operate the rear fog lights, first turn on the front fog lights, then push the lower switch. A small indicator light will glow to tell you they are on. To turn them off, press the switch again.

Cornering Lights The cornering lights come on when you signal a turn when the headlights or parking lights are on. This will provide more light for cornering. Underhood Light To operate, turn on your parking lights, then the underhood light will illuminate when the hood is open. Daytims Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL arc required o n new vehicles sold in Canada. Your DKL n w - k with ;I Ilght sensor on t o p o f thc instrument panel. Don’t covcr i t up.

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The low beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness when:

in daylight

The ignition is on The headlight switch is off, and The transaxle is not in “P” (Park).

At dusk, if the Twilight Sentinel feature is turned on, the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness. At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL (if the headlight switch is off). Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the transaxle into “P” (Park). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of “P” (Park). Reading Lights You have reading lights located in the roof. These lights and the interior courtesy lights will come on when you open a door.

Push the button to turn them on. Push it again to turn them off.

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MIRRORS Inside DaylNight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever like this:

Automatic Inside Rearview Mirror

During the daylight it's like the standard mirror. But at night the system goes to work. During the day the mirror reflects all the light from behind your car. At night, when the glare is too high, it darkens to reflect only part of the light behind you. When the mirror darkens, it holds that position until the glare is no longer present.

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Settings Your automatic rearview mirror has different positions for light sensitivity. At the "MAX" setting, bright headlights far away will cause the mirror to gradually darken. This is a good setting for rural driving. At the "MIN' setting, bright headlights have to be rather close for the mirror to darken. This Reverse Gear Day Mode

is a good setting for city driving.

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Cleaning Photocells

Front Seat Vanity Mirrors -

Use a cotton swab'and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the mirror work.

To use one, turn the sunshade down. Then lift the cover up to see the mirror. The switch makes the light brighter. Driver side lighted vanity mirror is optional.

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Power Remote Control Mirrors

The control on the driver’s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors. Move the center switch to the left to select the driver side mirror, or to the right to select the passenger side mirror. Then press the control pad to adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle. To lock the controls leave the selector switch in the middle position. When you operate the rear window defogger, it also warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog or ice. CONVEX OUTSIDE MIRROR Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

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A CAUTION:

If you aren’t used to a convex mirror, you can hit another vchicie. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are, if you cut tou sharply into the right lane, you cuuld hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes,

BREAK-AWAY OUTSIDE MIRROR (EXPORT) The mirrors will collapse in either the forward or rearward direction, and then return to the normal position. ASTROROOF - EXPRESS OPEN If you have this option, the switch is here:

The astroroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The control switch only works with the ignition on or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP)mode.

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To Open: Press the switch rearward to open the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be opened by hand. If you want to stop the roof in a partially open position, press the switch in either diredtion to stop it. Press the switch again to open it fully. To Close: Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. To Vent: Press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed. Open the sunshade by hand. To close the vent press the switch rearward. SUNGLASS COMPRTMENT

If you have the optional Astroroof you will not have this feature. To gain access to this feature located directly above the inside rearview mirror in the headliner, just push up and the compartment will open.

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ASHTRAYS AND LIGHTERS

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If have the full console, push on the cover to reveal the ashtray and lighter.

If you don’t have a center console just pull the ashtray out to reveal the ashtray and lighter.

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To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the snuffer. If you don’t have a console, and the ashtray will not come out by pulling on the snuffer, try this: Reach under the ashtray and gently push up on the ashtray bowl and remove it.

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To open the rear ashtrays lift the lid.

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Cigarette Lighter It’s near the ashtray. To use the lighter just push it all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.

NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette tighter in with your hand white it is heating. If you bo, it, won’t be abfe to back away from the heating dement when it’s ready. That can make Woverhea$, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

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GARAGE DOOR OPENER (OPTION)

This option allows you to open up to three garage doors. The transmitter unit fits the overhead panel.

Your Cadillac dealer can tell you about the hand held power pack unit and the installation you’ll need at home to make this work. If your Cadillac is equipped with an Electriclears heated windshield, you’ll have to be closer to the garage door for the transmitter unit to work. FLOOR MATS If your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and rear floor mats, keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash. TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (STS) Tour traction control system operates only when the system senses that one or both of the front wheels is spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The traction control system works at all speeds. It limits wheel spin by using the antilock and brake systems to apply the front brakes and by shutting off furl injectors to reduce engine torque. You may be able to spin the tires when accelerating from a standstill on dry pavement. This is normal. The “Traction Active” message will display on the drive’s information center when the traction control system is operating. You may feel the system working through slight movement of the accelerator pedal, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Your driver information center is an important source of information about your traction control system. See “Driver Information Center” in the Index.

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THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR I N F O W T I O N SYSTEM Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your 'Cadillac is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many of the other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically.

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Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada).

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EnglishlMetric Button

You can go back and forth from English (miles) to metric (kilometers) by pushing this button.

The same button also makes other readings (like temperature, fuel and odometer) go between English and metric. Trip Odometer

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You can tell how far you’ve gone since you last set it back to zero. To reset, push and hold the button until it zeros.

If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer will return to zero after 999.9 miles (1609 km). If your vehicle is Canadian or Export, the trip odometer will return to zero after 1999.9 km (1242 miles).

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Odometer You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed. The new one may read the correct mileage. This is because your car’s computer has stored the mileage in memory. If it isn’t stored, then this odometer is set at zero, but a label on the driver’s door must show the old reading and when the new one was installed. WARNING LIGHTS This section describes the warning lights that may De on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights. They’re a big help. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with. . the

,. warning lights. See “Driver Information System” in the Index.

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

This light should come on as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

This light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

A CAUTION:

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warnmg Light

With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds or so. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on or comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the key off. Then start the engine to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service. Unless the regular brake system warning light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, see “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part. The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come on when you are driving with a compact spare tire. If this happens, the light means you won’t have anti-lock until you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire. I f the warning light stays on after you replace the compact spare with ;I full-six ticc, o r if II corms on uguin when you’re driving, your Cadillac l l b * L ~ J \ yln lib’ I

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Engine Temperature Warning Light (Export Only)

This light tells you that your engine has overheated. You should stop the car and turn the engine off as soon as possible. A warning chime should also sound if this light comes on. As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you start your engine.

HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. Service Engine Soon Light

A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on

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Battery Charge Light (Export Only) 1 When you turn the key to “Run” or “START”, this light will come on briefly, to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are working.

If a light stays on, you need service, and you should take your Cadillac to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories.

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This light tells you if there could be a

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The light goes on when you turn your key to “Run” or “Start.” It goes off once you start your engine. That’s just a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. When the light comes on and stavs on, it means oil isn’t going through your engine properly. You could be low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem.

A CAUTION:

Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

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This gage indicates the engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).

Engine Speed Limiter (Northstar) If you have the 4.6 L Northstar engine, you have an Engine Speed Limiter. This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (RPM). When your engine RPM's are critically high the fuel supply to the engine is shut off. When the engine speed slows, the furl supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to the engine.

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Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only when the ignition is in the “RUN” position. Digital Gage If the fuel level is within approximately one gallon (3.9 liters) of being full the letter “F” is shown. If the fuel level is between 1 and 2 gallons (3.9 and 7.6 liters) from being empty the letter “E” is shown. If the fuel supply gets down to approximately 1 gallon (3.9 liter) the “E” will flash, and the “ FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW” message will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). (On the analog fuel gage, the “FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW” message will also appear.) Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage*

the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F”. gas to fill up than the gage said. For example, the gage said “8 Gallons”, but it took more -- or less -- than the tank’s remaining capacity to fill it. The gage changes when you turn (or stop, or speed up).

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Your Fuel Data Panel teUs you all you want to know about your fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. Here’s how it works. DATA: Push this button to toggle between “ INST MPG” (instantaneous miles per gallon) or the “AVG MPG” (average mile per gallon) displays. You can also display it in metric units by pressing the “ENG MET” button. RESET: Push this button to reset the “ AVG MPG” to zero. AVG MPG (Average Fuel Economy): When “ AVG MPG” is selected, the total distance is divided by the total fuel used. INST (Instantaneous Fuel Economy): When “ INST MPG” is selected, you will see what your fuel economy is at that instant. The computer takes a new reading twice every second. It will show economy up to 70 miles per gallon (or 2 liters per 100 Kilometers). RANGE: This display shows how far the computer thinks you can go with the fuel that is in your tank. The computer does not know what driving conditions will be like for the rest of your trip, so the range is estimated based on your previous fuel economy. Therefore, your range reading may change as your driving habits change (going from city to highway driving may increase the range reading). When you get down to 40 miles to go (or, in metric 64 km) the range display will show “Lo”. Your computer needs enough data for the “RANGE” reading to work, however, so it will read “Lo”for a while when your vehicle is brand new (under 25 miles). Also, it will show “Lo” for a while if your battery has been disconnected.

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Your Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives you the status of many of your vehicle systems. The DIC is used to display driver selectable information and warninustatus messages. If more than one problem is detected, messages will automatically appear in priority succession with the higher priority messages displayed first. Driver Information Center Control Buttons INFORMATION Pressing this button successively will display the ENGINE RPM (Digital Cluster only), ENGINE COOLANT TEMP, B A m R Y VOLTAGE, OIL LIFE INDEX and FUEL USED. STORE/RECALL Pressing this button will store any currently displayed message that is indicating a system problem. Once a message has been stored the next message of normal information is displayed. When a message is stored it is saved in the computer, but once the ignition is turned off the message is lost. All messages stored when your engine is running can be viewed one at a time by pressing "STORE/RECALE' button. FUEL USED RESET Display the fuel used, then press and hold the STORE/RECALL button until 0 is displayed.

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DISPLAY ON/OFF Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center, Electronic Climate Control and Fuel Data Center displays. While displays are off, pressing the “INFORMATION” button will turn on only the Driver Information Center. If any other button is pressed or a driving warning message needs to be displayed, or fuel level falls below 4 gallons, all the displays will come back on. TRIP SET Press and hold this button to set the Trip Odometer back to zero. ENG/MET (English/Metric) Press this button to switch from English (miles) to metric (kilometers). Driver Information Center Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that are first sold in Canada or are export vehicles will have a number after each message. This number helps to identify that message, which is only displayed in English. APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT This message will appear if your vehicle is in “P” (Park) for about 5 seconds and the brake is not depressed. If you do not want this message to appear, you can cancel this message by pressing the OFF and the Blue (cooler) button on the Electronic Climate control panel. Push the same 2 buttons again to have this message displayed again. A/C OVERHEATED - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF If the refrigerant system ever reaches an over-pressure condition, this message will appear to tell you that the air conditioning compressor has been turned off. Air conditioned air will not be delivered to cool your vehicle. If the pressure returns to a normal operating range, you must select “AUTO”, “DEFOG” , or Defrost to start the compressor. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage. BATTERY NO CHARGE This message will appear if your battery is not being charged. Have your electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience.

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BATTERY VOLTS HIGH This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging, (more than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience. You can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories. Turn on the lights, radio, set the Climate Control on “AUTO” and the fan speed on “HI” and turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitor battery voltage on the Driver Information Center by toggling the “INFORMATION” button. When the engine is running, the normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. BATTERY VOLTS LOW This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts, or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge after driving a few miles and the message should go out. If this message appears while driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have it checked immediately to determine the cause of this problem. To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, you can reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off your accessories. You can monitor battery voltage on the Driver Information Center by toggling the “INFORMATION’’ button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. CHANGE TRANS FLUID (Northstar Only) This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See your maintenance booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals. CHECK BRAKE FLUID This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add as needed. Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that section. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible.

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CHECK FUEL GAGE This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallons and your display is turned off. CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only) This message will appear when your engine oil is approximately a quart low. If this message is displayed, check the oil and add as needed. CHANGE OIL SOON This message will appear when your engine oil is less than 10 percent or the mileage since the last oil change is more than 6750 miles. CHANGE ENGINE OIL This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be changed immediately. See engine oil and filter recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule. After an oil change, the Oil Life Index must be reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the index on how to reset it. ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over 126°C (248°F). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off your Climate Control system and stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or the message is removed. If it does not cool down, turn off your engine and have it serviced before driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. ENGINE HOT - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF This message will appear when the Climate Control is in “Auto” or Defrost and the engine coolant is hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When that happens, air conditioned air is not delivered. If the coolant temperature returns to normal, you must select “AUTO”, “DEFOG” or Defrost to return to a normal A/C compressor operation. FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tank is critically low. It means you s h w l d stop for fuel immediately.

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LOW A/C REFRIGERANT - SERVICE A/C SOON This message will appear when the A/C refrigerant is so low that it no longer can cool well. This message shows that some of the refrigerant has leaked out of the system, and that the A/C needs recharging. If you do not have it recharged, the system may not cool at all. CHECK WASHER FLUID This message shows that the washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty. REDUCE ENGINE POWER (Northstar Only) This message will appear if the engine starts to cut cylinders to reduce power. If this message is ever displayed, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C and heating system are no longer working. You may notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency when this message appears. Have your Climate Control system serviced if this message appears. STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS Key I1 TM ) senses that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and wait for the Driver Information Center to display “WAIT 3 MINUTES”. The Instrument Panel Cluster will then run a timer and change the messages to “WAIT 2 MINUTES”, “ WAIT 1 MINUTE”, and then “START CAR”. When the “START CAR” message is displayed, try again to start the engine. SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL This message appears if you have a problem with the Electronic Control Module (ECM). To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.

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SERVICE RIDE CONTROL This message is displayed to indicate that the Suspension System is not operating properly. To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience. STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATING This message will appear when your engine has overheated. Stop and turn your engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission Control System. If the “SERVICE ENGINE SOON” light on the instrument panel and this message appear and then turns off, it is an indication that a temporary problem has cleared itself. Have your vehicle checked at your earliest convenience. STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can result. SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT If this message appears, there is a problem with your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) system. Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealer for service at once. THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEWCAR MAY NOT RESTART This message means there is atroblem in the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS Key I1 ). PASS Key I1 TM will prevent the vehicle from restarting if it is turned off, so you should take the vehicle to a proper service center before turning the engine off. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running. Once you are where you can get service, turn the engine off and then try to restart it. If the vehicle does not restart, the PASS Key I1 TM system will need servicing. TRACTION ACTIVE If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, this message will be displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce wheel slippage.

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TRACTION DISABLED If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, this message will be displayed if a problem is noted in the Traction Control System. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. TRANS FLUID RESET (Northstar Only) With the engine not running and the ignition ON, press and hold the OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears in the Information Center (between S and 20 seconds).

This message is a reminder, after driving about a mile that you have your turn signal on. TRUNK OPEN This message indicates that your trunk is open when the Ignition is ON. VERY LOW REFRIGERANT This message means that the Air Conditioning system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to the N C compressor. To avoid damage, the A/C compressor automatically turns off and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch from “AUTO” to “ECON” and remain there. Have vour A/C system serviced if this message appears. Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS) This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your vehicle speed. Steering is easier at a lower speed for increased maneuverability and parking ease. As your vehicle speed increases, the steering effort is also increased proportionately. At highway speeds the amount of steering effort is greatly increased to provide a manual like steering feel for maximum control and enhanced vehicle stability.

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Road Sensing Suspension (Northstar Only) The Road Sensing Suspension automatically controls the ride of your in the shock absorbers and vehicle. The system controls damping forces struts in response to various road and driving conditions. The system capable of making these changes within milli-seconds. The Road Sensing Suspension controller is a computer used to control and monitor the system. The computer receives inputs from vertical acceleration sensors, wheel to body position sensors, vehicle speed sensor, lift and dive signals, and determines optimum strut valving or (suspension stiffness) for your current operating conditions. The computer also receives feedback from the various components to determine proper system operation. If the computer receives an incorrect feedback from the system, an error code will be set in memory and a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message will display on the Driver Information Center. If this message should appear, have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealer at your earliest convenience. Oil Life Indicator Your Cadillac has a Driver Information Center with an Oil Change Indicator feature. This tells you when you need to change your engine oil. It's based upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns.

To see the display, press the Information button several times until " OIL LIFE INDEX" appears.

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You’ll see how much oil life you have left, as a percentage. So, if you see “95 OIL LIFE INDEX,” for example, that means driving your car, 95% of your current oil life is still left. The “OIL LIFE INDEX’ may say to change the oil sooner than your maintenance schedule. This can happen short trips in cold weather, cause shorter oil life. Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you last changed your oil. For more information on when to change your oil, see the “Maintenance Schedule.” If you see “CHANGE OIL SOON,” it means that you have less than 10% of your oil life left, and you should consider changing your engine oil. If you see “CHANGE ENGINE OIL,” it means the oil life is gone and you should change the oil right away (certainly within 200 more miles [320 km]). The system probably will say to change the oil between 3000 miles (5000 km) and 7500 miles (12500 km), but it may even say to change it before 3000 under very severe conditions. It all depends on your driving patterns. If it’s been 7500 miles (12500 km) it will say to change oil. There are two things the system doesn’t do:

It can’t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive. If you drive in a dusty area, you should change your oil every 3000 miles (5000 km) or 3 months (whichever comes first), unless the display says it even sooner than that. It doesn’t check how much oil you have, so you’ll still have to check for that. To see how, see Index under “Engine Oil.”

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Also, for the system to work right, it is important that you use SG oil, as discussed earlier. when You’ve Changed the Oil When new oil is put in, you’ll need to reset your system. To do it, display the “OIL LIFE INDEX’ by pressing the “Information” button. Then press and hold the “STORE/RECALC’ buttons until the display shows “100.”

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Speed Sensitive Suspension The Speed Sensitive Suspension automatically controls the firmness of your Cadillac’s ride. An actuator in each of the four struts will change ride firmness depending on vehicle speed and other driving conditions. As the vehicle speed increases, the firmness of the suspension changes to one or three damping modes “Comfort”, for speeds less than 40 mph, “Normal” for speeds between 40 and 60 mph, and “Firm” for speeds greater than 60 mph. The system also stiffens damping during hard acceleration, braking and cornering for increased control. A computer is used to control and monitor the system. The computer receives speed, acceleration and determines optimum mode strut valving (or suspension stiffness) for your current operating conditions. The computer also receives feedback from the system operation. If the computer receives an incorrect feedback from the system, an error code will be set in memory and a message “SERVICE RIDE CONTROC‘ will be displayed until the problem is corrected. If this message should appear, have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealer at your earliest convenience. Electronic Level Control This keeps your car level. The ignition has to be “ON” for the level control to work. When you turn the ignition off, you may hear the level control exhausting. The system consists of an electronic height sensor, a small electric air compressor, and air adjustable shock absorbers mounted on If the system has a slight leak, the air compressor will run frequently for a few seconds each time. For a massive air leak, the air compressor will stay on for approximately 7 minutes. You should see your dealer for service, but you can keep driving your Cadillac, though.

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COMFORT CONTROLS AND AUDIO SYSTEMS In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Cadillac. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. YOUR CADILLLACAIR SYSTEM Outside Air The outside air always flows through your Cadillac when it is moving. It enters your vehicle through an inlet at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear a debris. Even if the vehicle is not moving, you can always get outside air . If you are traveling in the 60" F (16 C ) AUTO setting, a door will close to stop the flow of outside air, recirculating only the interior air to cool your vehicle.

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Your vehicle has strategicaly placed electronic sensors, that feed information to the vehicle’s computer systems. Your vehicle can control the ventilation, heating, and air conditioning automatically year round. The outside temperature, inside temperature setting, fan speeds, and the ECC selection are displayed on a digital screen. OFF: Nothing is on, but air will flow through your vehicle if you’re moving. The system will try to keep the air at the but it might not be able to maintain it if it’s hot, or cold, outside. “OUTSIDE” Temperature: The outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running. You can change it from Celsius to Fahrenheit by pushing the ENG/MET(English/Metric) button.

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To select the temperature you want, push the blue button for a cooler setting and the red button for a warmer setting. The temperature setting will be displayed on the digital screen.

You can select temperatures from 65OF (18OC) to 85°F (69OC). And, at each end, you may choose 60" F (16OC), for maximum cooling, and 90°F (33OC), for maximum heating.We recommend when first getting familiar with your vehicle, select 75OF (24OC). You may find that your own personal comfort requires a slightly higher or lower setting. Once you set the temperature, the system will automatically maintain the set temperature. ECON With this setting it's all automatic, but the air conditioning compressor does not operate and it won't remove humidity from the air. However, the system will try to keep the air at the selected temperature. Use this setting in cold or cool weather to save fuel. If it's warm outside and you need to cool the air, use the next choice. AUTO With this setting, the air conditioning compressor runs and it's all automatic. In cold weather when the system senses the need for heat, the air flow will be directed out the floor ducts. As the interior temperature approaches the desired setting, the blower speed will decrease and the air flow could be directed through the defroster and floor ducts. To maintain interior comfort, the air flow may move to the air outlets and floor ducts (Bi-level). On bright sunny days in cold weather, the air come out the A/C outlets to maintain comfort.

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Push the (symbol) button until “AUTO” is displayed on the screen. At this setting, the fan speed is controlled automatically. If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan speed. That is normal.

If you want the blower fan to run only at a fixed high speed, push the (upper) button until you see “HI” on the display. If you want the fan speed to be automatic, but you like the fan speed to be higher than the AUTO setting, just push the buttons until “HI/AUTO” is shown on the display. If you want the blower to run only at a fixed low speed, push the (low) button until “LO” is shown on the display. If you want the fan speed to run lower than the “AUTO” setting, push the button until “AUTO LO” is shown on the display. DEFROSTER

Push this button to remove fog or ice from the windshield.

The fan speed will work automatically or you can choose another fan speed if you want. It will help a lot if you first clear any ice and snow from the hood and the air inlet (it’s between the hood and the windshield).

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WAR DEFOGGER

Push this button to turn on the rear defogger. With it, your rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated. The system will automatically shut off after 10 minutes. If further defrosting is desired, simply push the button again.

Ekctronic Solar Sensor The Electronic Solar Sensor is part of the Electronic Climate Control System.

The sensor monitors the sun's solar radiation by telling the Electronic Climate Control system at what angle and intensity the sun is. The Electronic Climate Control uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and air flow adjustments.

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Move the switch to adjust the blower speed from “LO” to “HI.” Move the “VENT” lever to direct air flow from either the upper or floor outlets.

Heated Windshield (Option) Front De-Ice Here’s how to use your heated windshield in cold weather to remove ice or frost quickly: 1. If any snow is piled up on the windshield, brush it away. 2. Start your Cadillac and leave it in P (“Park”).

3. Push the switch. A light will come on to tell you it is working.

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4. Try not to use other electrical equipment while the system is working. The system will go off after a four minute heating cycle. If you shift out of “P7’ (Park), the system will only cycle for two minutes. If you want it to cycle again, push the switch. It will go on for two minute cycles after that. If it has cleared your windshield before the cycle is over, you can turn it off try just pushing the switch again. Use the defroster to clear the windshield. In warm weather the heated windshield system helps keep the vehicle’s interior cool by blocking much of the sun’s heat producing radiation. The system’s solar control properties also help reduce interior fading. There is a metal film in the windshield which will block out some radio or microwave signals. Therefore, the heated windshield will reduce the useful range of devices such as garage door openers and radar detectors. (In certain states radar detectors are SOUND SYSTEMS Your Delcoa sound system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delcos system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). And, tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go.

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The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.

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This means your radio can produce quality AM sound comparable to FM stereo. A M A X @ reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound. In addition to improved sound quality, AMAX@ includes more station on the AM band. You don't have to do anything in your radio because A M A X @ is automatic. AM Stereo

A CAUTION:

Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by agjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.

Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.

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How To Operate Your Sound System Your Cadillac will have one of these Delco Radio Systems.

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Please read the following to operate the radio portion of your Delco radio system. The Upper h o b The upper knob does these five things:

It turns the radio on and off. It controls the volume.

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It lets you see what station you nave. (When the radio is on, push the knob to display the station). It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the upper knob to display the time.)

0 Push the knob to change direction of tape play. Behind the upper knob is a balance control. It moves the sound between the left and right speakers. If you have the Delco Bose System you do not have this balance control. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push the knob to switch from Ah4 or FM. If you have the Delco Bose Gold Series Music System, it lets you switch from CD (Compact Disc) to TP (Tape player). The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers.

SCAN When you push this button either up or down, the SCAN indicator in the display will light and the radio will find the next station and stay there about 5 seconds. Then it will go to the next station and pause, and keep doing that until you push either the SCAN or upper knob. SEEK This button selects stations, but it doesn’t keep moving as SCAN does. When you push SEEK up or down, the radio will automatically go to the next strongest station and stay there. Export Radio Only The SCAN and SEEK function selects station only in one direction.

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Push Buttons You can set the push buttons to get up to ten favorite stations (Five on AM and five more on FM). Just:

Choose either AM or FM Tune in the station. Push the SET button. Within 5 seconds, push one of the five push buttons. Repeat these steps for each of the five push buttons.

BASS The slide control increases or decreases the bass response tone. Moving the control to the right increases bass while moving it to the left decreases it.

TREBLE The slide control increases or decreases the treble response tone. Moving the control to the right increases the treble while moving it to the left decreases it. Your Cassette Tape Phyer Your cassette tape player works best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin that they may not work well in this player. If you look at the tape, or on its label or box, it should say whether its bias, (“equalization” is 70 microseconds (70 p ) or 120 microseconds (120 p ). Chrome and metal tapes are 70 p sec and standard iron tapes are 120 p sec. Your tape player will adjust automatically for either type of cassette tape.

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To Play A Cassette Tape 0 Turn the radio on. 0 Insert the cassette through the tape door. (The “TAPE” indicator in

the display will light.)

If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, the cassette may not be in squarely. Push the EJCT button to remove the tape and start over. The tape equalization is automatically sensed and set. Inserting the cassette also automatically disables DNR@* and activates DOLBY@ noise reduction. DNR@ is the Dynamic Noise Reduction. It helps remove background hiss noise from the radio.

Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs to adjust the volume and balance, just as you do for the radio. Push the upper knob to change tape direction. The arrow in the display show which direction the tape is being played.

FWD (Forward) Push the FWD button to move forward rapidly to another part of the tape. The radio will play during fast forward. To stop the tape push the same button and the tape will start to play again.

REV (Reverse) Push the REV button to move the tape rapidly backward. To stop the tape, push the same button lightly or any of the other buttons. The radio will play during this reverse function. To go from one side of the tape to the other, push in the upper knob on your radio. To remove the tape, push EJCT. The tape can be ejected when the ignition is turned off.

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NEXT Push the NEXT button up to jump quickly to the next selection. If the selection is at the end of the tape, the tape will reverse directions and begin playing at a normal speed. PREY Push the PREV button up to quickly go to the beginning of the last selection. If the player has played less than 10 seconds into the current selection, depressing the PREV button will cause the player to find the beginning of the previous selection and resume play from more than 10 seconds into the current selection, pressing PREV button will cause the player to find the beginning of the current selection and resume play from that point. If PREV is issued while the first selection on the tape is being played, the player will return to the beginning of that side of the tape. STfPL (St~p-Play) Press STPL to switch back to the radio without ejecting the tape. Press a second time to start playing it again. EJCT (Eject Tape) Press this button to remove the tape. The Delco Bose Gold Series Music System This optional sound system combines an AM/FM stereo radio with a cassette tape player and a compact disc player in a single unit. To operate the radio and cassette tape player portion of this music system, please read the beginning of this section. “How To Operate Your Sound System” and “Your Cassette Tape Player.”

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To Play the Disc Player Before you begin, please note: don’t use the mini-discs that are called “singles” (even with an adapter). They won’t eject. Use full-size compact discs only.

Turn the radio on. Insert a disc (label side up) partway into the slot. The player will pull it in. Wait a few seconds and the disc will play. Then only the time of day and “CD” will display.

If the disc comes back out, check to see if

The disc is upside down. The disc is dirty, scratched, or wet. There’s too much moisture in the air. (If there is, wait about one hour and try again).

“Err” (Error Detection) If this message is displayed, you have a condition of either extreme temperature, moisture, or an incorrect disc. The disc will automatically be ejected. When conditions are back to normal, the disc should play again. RCLIPROG (RecalllProgram)

Press once to see what track is being played. Within 5 seconds press it a second time to see how long the disc has been playing. Press it a third time to see the time of day.

Rev (Reverse) Push and hold REV to return rapidly within a track. Release it to play the passage. The elapsed time will be displayed to show the reverse progress of the CD. FWD (Fast Forward)