Cadillac - Seville - Owners Manual - 1995 - 1995 (2)

SEVILLE in 1995 OWNER’S LITERATURE PENALTY O F LEADERSHIP (Cadillac M o t o r C a r THISTEXTAPPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN TRE SATURDAY EVENING POST Co. Detroit, Mich.) n JANUARY ZND, IN THE YEAR 1915n COPYRIGHT. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION r -* Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at Club of England awarded the prestigious- ‘ to Cadillac twice the founding of Cadillac in 1902. His exacting .. ... first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability standards prompted the of parts andagain in 1912 motto by which Cadillac for introducing the elec- has been guided over the tric self starter, electric years - “Craftsmanship lighting and ignition A Creed -Accuracy A system. Law!’ The introduction of the first four cylinder engine in 1905 led the industry and Cadillac is the only American manufacturer to win this honor and the enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds only manufacturer in the world to win it twice. As commonplace as stan- up to 50 mph. dardized parts are today, in 1908 parts For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal Automobile were still individually hand fitted both in production and service. r Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the cor- @rZrh ner-stone of modern *sem y me production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as “Standard of the World: .,. b In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer 45 O V-16Engine service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl). The ’30s witnessed production of the smoothand ’ . .. 4 quiet V12 and L V 16 e 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 discontinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 engines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each tank. to offer closed bodies as standard equipment. “The Penalty of Leadership” first appeared in the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post 3 - as an expression of the Cadillac commitment 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 production V8 engine. The V8 was standard in all 1915 model Cadillacs. Many Cadillac “firsts” have followed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a nation-wide comprehensive -h f 1 I M I ./ 3 For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the stainless steel roof and low profile tires. which set the trend in styling for nearly two decades. This was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop CoupeDeVille and the modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine. Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s. Cruise control, automatic 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 advances such as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed m a o r introduced in 1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970 Eldorados. An Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was available for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new international size 1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on-board microprocessor. - 1 --4 1 A 1993 Cadillac Allante in stock technical configuration, was selected as the pace car for the 76th Indianapolis 500. The demanding pace car L_ performance and handling requirements were met because of such advances as the Northstar system. The system includes the 32 valve, This rich tradition continues into the '90s as Cadillac became the dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4T80 E electroni- first automobile manufacturer to be cally controlled automatic transaxle, awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, antilock brakes and The 1992 Seville STS was the first car ever to win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car &a Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. traction control. For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical. innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape 1993 Aliantk pace car This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. I This sectiontells you how to use your manual and includes safety Introduction - How to Use this Manual .......................... 111 .-- and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems ......................... 1-1 This sectiontells you how to use your seats andsafety belts properly. Italso explains the “SIR’system. Section 2 - Features and Controls .............................. 2-1 I This section explains how to start and operateyour Cadillac. Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................3-1 This sectiontells you howto adjust the ventilation and comfort controls andhow to operate your audio system. Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road .......................... 4-1 Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road .............................. 5-1 This sectiontells you what to doif you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc. Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care........................ Here the manualtells you how to keepyour Cadillac running properly and looking good. 6-1 For more information on ‘(Reporting Safety Defects”, see Owner Assistance, Page 4. First Edition 1 I THE 1995 SEVILLE TOURING SEDAN (STS) AND SEVILLE LUXURY SEDAN (SLS) Please keepthis manual in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’reon the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. FOR C A N A D W OWNERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE IMANUAL: Aux propriktaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vousprocurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fraqais chez votre concessionaireou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga,Ontario L5T 1C7. This manual includes the latest information at theit time was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitutethe 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. 0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved. .. 11 -4 -- -- -- HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Many people read theirowner’s manual frombeginning to endwhen they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controlsfor your vehicle. In this manual,you’ll find that picturesand 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 alphabeticallist of all that’s in the manual, andthe page number whereyou’ll find it. SAFETY W M I N G S AND SYMBOLS - You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. In the gray caution area, we tell youwhat the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do tohelp avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or otherscould be hurt. I .- You will also find a circle with a slashthrough 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 bookyou will find these notices: I I NOTICE: These mean thereis something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times,this damagewould not becovered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in different words. You’ll also seewarning labels on your vehicle.They use yellow for cautions, blue fornotices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. r c4 Vehicle Symbols c- These aresome of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: A CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY AVOID SPARKS I PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING I BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY symbols are important foryou and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: 1 nese DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW I V AIR BAG -. .+ These symbols have to do with your lights: I MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS I PARKING LAMPS m A $0 I HAZARD WARNING FLASHER LAMPS OR HIGH BEAM Im FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls: I, * 4- I 0% I WIPER W'NDSH'ELo & WASHER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER I II 1 I WINDSHIELD WASHER VENTILATING FAN I WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER vi I These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: -I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I CHARGING BRAKE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE RADIATOR COOLANT U ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are some other symbols you may see: P t l I RADIO SELECTOR I RAD'o "OLUME u I I TRUNK RELEASE . LIGHTER HORN Vii 1 I I AIR CONOlTlONlNG I 1 SPEAKER NOTES m e ... Vlll a M 7- m SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEM - Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Cadillac andhow to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about somethings you should not do with air bags and safety belts. SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS I 7 - This section tells you about the power seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. Power Seat Controls r- i - The power seat controlswitches are located on the outboardside of the front seat cushion. The power control switches movethe seat forward andbackward’ up and down, and adjust the angleof the seat. r i 1-1 I Power Seat 0 Move the front of the switch in the direction of the arrows to adjust the front portion of the cushion up ordown. Move the rear of the switch in the direction of the arrows to adjust the rear portion of the cushion up ordown. Lift up or push down on both outer arrows at the sametime to move the entireseat upor down. To move the whole seat forward or backward, slide the switch in the direction of the centerarrow. Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-2 p_ - 4 --- But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehiclc is moving. A CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their jobwhen you’re reclined like this. 1 The shoulderbelt can’t do its jobbecause it won’t be against your body. Instead, itwill be in frontof you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lapbelt can’t do its job either. In a crash thebelt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Thensit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. 1-3 Power Lumbar Lumbar Control Feature If you have this feature,you can change the shapeof the driver and passenger seats. It works independently of the other seatcontrols. Use the power seat controlfirst to get the properposition. Then proceedwith the lumbar adjustment. The lumbar control switch islocated on the outboard side of each of the front seats. To reshape the lower seatback, move the switch forward to increase support or rearward to decrease seatback support. 0 c3 Move the switch up or down to raiseor lower the support mechanism to suit your preference. a 1-4 c3 Heated Front Seat Feature (Option) The control panel is located in the center console. Move the switch to either LO or HI to turn on the heating element in the seat. This feature is designed primarily for use on damp andchilly days. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seatapproximates body temperature. On colder days, the HI setting heats the seats to a slightly higher temperature. To prevent uncomfortable overheatingof the seats, the heating elements arethermostatically regulated to automatically maintain the temperature at theselected setting. A telltale light in the control switch reminds you that the heating system is in use. To preserve the battery, the heated seatscan only be used when the ignition is turned on, and are deactivated when the ignition is turned off. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the topof your ears. This position reduces the chanceof 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. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder tobuckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In many states andCanadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: Th.ey work. 1-6 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. , 1 --- A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people whobuckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without beltsthey could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than25 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 asit goes. rn Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat onwheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop thevehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. I 1-8 - -I The person keeps going until stoppedby something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... -I or the instrument panel ... r7 1-9 or thesafety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, andyour strongest bones takethe forces. That's why safety belts makesuch good sense. 1-10 . - I___ I _ . HERE ARE QUESTIONS M4NY PEOPLE ASKABOUTSAFETYBELTS --AND THE ANSWERS Q Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle afler an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out,is much greater if you are belted. Q: Why don’t theyjust put in air bags so people won ’t have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. Butthey are supplemental systems only;so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has airbags, you still haveto buckle up toget the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and othercollisions. Q: If I’m a good driver,and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts? A: h - You may be anexcellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even one thatisn’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 deathsoccur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are foreveryone. HOW TO W E M SAFETYBELTS PROPERLY Adults This partis onlyfor peopleof adult size. * Be aware that thereare special things to know about safety belts and children. And there aredifferent rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Cadillac, see the partof this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. DRIVER POSITION This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulderbelt. 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. - 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t letit get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see“Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure therelease button on the buckle is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-13 The lap partof the belt should be worn lowand snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to thestrong 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 stopor crash. 1- 14 - Shoulder Belt HeightAdjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, squeeze the release handle andmove the height adjuster to thedesired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle. Afteryou move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release handle to make sureit has locked into position. Adjust the height so that theshoulder portionof the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face andneck, but not falling off your shoulder. 1-15 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seemstoo tight, adjust it before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. 3. Just before it reaches the end?give it a quick pull. 1-16 - 4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. If you don't, the adjustmentfeature won't set, andyou'll have to startagain. 5 . Now you can add a small amount of slack. Lean forward slightly, then sit back. If you've added more than1 inch (25 mm) of slack, pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again. If you move around in the vehicle enough, or if you pull out the shoulder belt, the belt will become tight again. If this happens,you can reset it. 1-17 Q: What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. 1-18 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1- 19 Q: What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. ..- To unlatch the belt, just push the button on thebuckle. The belt should go back out of the way. - Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam your vehicle. the door onit, you can damage both the belt and SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE R E S T M N T SYSTEM (SIR) This partexplains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag, system. Your Cadillac has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Here are themost important things to know about the air bag system: 1-22 - L--. AIR BAG There is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information. How the Air Bag System Works 1-24 - Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on thepassenger’s side. 1-25 When should an air bag inflate? - c4 The airbag is designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into awall that doesn’t move or deform, the thresholdlevel is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as aparkedcar, the threshold levelwill be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damageto a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is only one indication of this. What makes an air bag inflate? , . - I “ I , - In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that thevehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a ’ crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction producesnitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the * air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. How does an air bag restrain? c In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,evenbelted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bagsdistribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers andrear and side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. - -4 .~ - -- - What will you see after an airbag inflates? _.~ c B-s c- After the airbag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some peoplemay not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub forthe driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel forthe right front passenger’s bag, will be hot for a short time, but the partof the bag that comes into contactwith you will not be hot to thetouch. There will be somesmoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeingor from being able to steer thevehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additionalwindshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. 0 The air bags are designed to inflate only once. Afterthey inflate, you’ll need somenew parts foryour air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’tbe there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about theair bagsystem. The module records information about the readinessof the system, when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. 0 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t workproperly. See your dealer forservice. 1-27 . -. NOTICE: If you damage thecover for thedriver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, they maynot work properly. You may have to replace theair bag module in the steeringwheel or both the air bag module and the instrumentpanel for the right front passenger’s air bag. Do not open or break theair bag covers. Sewicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced. There are partsof the air bag system inseveral places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is workingon your vehicle. Your Cadillac dealer and the1995 Seville Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and theair bag system.To purchase aservice manual, see“Service Publications” in the Index. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-28 S-BELT USE DUHNG PmGNANCY Safety belts work for everyone,including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are morelikely to beseriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be wornas low as possible throughout thepregnancy. r The best way to protect the fetusis to protect the mother. When safety a belt is worn properly, it's more likely that the fetus won't be hurtin a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, thekey to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. r - 1-29 .- RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER POSITION The right front passenger’s safety belt works the sameway as the driver’s safety belt. See “DriverPosition,” earlier in this section. When the lap portionof the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, letit go back all the way and startagain. L_ REM SEAT PASSENGERS It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike othersin the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ,- * a .-4 L 1-30 - Lapshoulder Belt The positions next to thewindows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate andpull the belt across you. Don't let itget twisted. i -.. - II The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, letthe belt go back slightly to unlock it. Thenpull the belt acrossyou more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 1 T 1-31 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up onthe latch plate to make sure itis secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Makesure the release button on thebuckle is Dositionedso you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif yo; ever had to. 17 Q a 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-32 i The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to thestrong 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 seriousor even fatal injuries.The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and acrossthe chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop ora crash, or if you pull the belt very quicklyout of the retractor. k r 1-33 a U To unlatch the belt,just push the button on the buckle. a a P 1-34 U CENTER PASSENGER POSITION n Lap Belt i When you sit inthe center seatingposition, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.To make thebelt longer, tiltthe latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-35 I To make the belt shorter, pull its free I end as shown until the d belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap partof a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t longenough, see“Safety BeltExtender” at the endof this section. Make surethe release button on the buckle is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-36 I -. - CHILDREN Everyone in a vehicle needs protection!That includes infants andall children smallerthan adultsize. In fact, the law in every state in the - United States andin every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrainedwhile in a vehicle. Smaller Childrenand Babies 1-37 1-38 I CHILD R E S T M N T S Be Sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the beltsystem in your vehicle, but thechild also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that comewith the infant orchild restraint will show you how todothat. W e r e to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend thatyou put your child restraint in the rear seat.Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’s why: -f r: r Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured childrestraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any childrestraint in your vehicle -- even when no child is in it. 1-39 Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap,it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Cadillac dealer to putit infor you. If you want to install an anchoryourself, your dealer can tell you how to doit. For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strapmust be anchored according to Canadian Law. Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you, or you may install it yourself usingthe instructions provided in the kit. Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle. 1-40 - Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. . .- -I 1. Put the restraint on the seat.Follow the instructions forthe child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pick up thelatch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate toadjust the belt if needed. If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 1-41 1 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. I 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. .~ 6. Push and pullthe child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, justunbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-42 _D Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You'll be using the lap belt. if the child restraint has one. See the earlier part about the top strap 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. ~ -~ 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for thechild restraint. 3. Secure thechild in the child restraint as the instructions say. 1-43 4. Run thevehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on thechild restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn thelatch plate over and buckle it again. Then seeif it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraintin a differentplace in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for theiradvice about how to attach thechild restraint properly. To remove the child restraint, justunbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adultor larger child passenger. e 1-44 F Securing a Child Restraint in the RightFront Seat Position rour vehicle has aright front passengerair bag. Never put arear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: c- i- You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because yourvehicle has a right front passengerair bag, always move child the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing restraint. (See “Seats”in the Index.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructionssay. 1-45 4. Pick up thelatch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portionsof the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. ,-’ A 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-46 6. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. m I " 7. To tighten the belt, feed thelap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. - 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure. 1-47 To remove the child restraint, justunbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulderbelt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. 1-48 r Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the childis so smallthattheshoulderbelt r A: is very close tothechild'sfaceorneck? Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still ison the child's shoulder, so that in a crashthe child's upper body would have the restraint thatbelts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulderbelt is stillvery close to thechild's face or neck, you might want to place thechild in the center seat position, the one that has only a lapbelt. 1-49 Wherever the child sits,the lapportion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to thechild's pelvicbones in a crash. 1-50 a a n SAFETYBELT EXTENDER If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten aroundyou, you should use it. -- But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. Whenyou go in to orderit, take theheaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough foryou. The extender will be justfor you, and just forthe seatin your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someoneelse use it, and use it only for the seatit is made tofit. To wear it, just attachit to theregular safety belt. CHECKING YOUR R E S T U N T SYSTEMS Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and remindersystems are working properly. Look forany other loose or damaged restraintsystem parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraintsystem from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed belts may not protectyou in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn orfrayed, get a new one right away. REPLACING SEATAND R E S T M N T SYSTEM PARTSAFTER A CRASH If you’ve had a crash,do you need new belts? After avery minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched,as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired replaced. or New parts and repairsmay be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at thetime of the collision. 1-51 I L NOTES 1-52 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Here you can learn about themany standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are theinstrument panel and thewarning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to doif you have a problem. KEYS 2- 1 The squarekey is for the ignition only. It has a resistor pellet which is part of the vehicle’s PASS-Key% system. --- --.- The oval key isfor the doors and all other locks. When a new Cadillac is delivered, the dealer removes the plug from the key. The plug has a code on it that tells the dealer ora qualified locksmith -how to make extra keys. However, the ignition key does not have a -knock-out plug. The ignition key has abar code tag attached to it. Your dealer or qualified locksmith, by reading the bar code tag, can then make your key. 2-2 There are 15 alternative ignition PASS-Key@I1 blanks to help discourage theft. Keepthe bar code tag and the door key plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys you will be ableto have new ones madeeasily using the plug or bar codetag. NOTICE: Your Cadillac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to getin. So be sure you have extra keys. DOOR LOCKS 2-3 There areseveral ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From theoutside, use your door key. 1 If your vehicle has the optional Theft Deterrent System and it is armed, unlock the doors only withthe key or Keyless Entry System. This will avoid setting off the alarm. From the inside, slide the lock lever down to manually lockthe door. To unlock the door, slide the lock lever up. a 0 E3 J! 2-4 Power Door Locks Press mepower door lock switch to lock or unlock all the doors at once. The rearpower door lock switches only provide a lock function as a safety feature. They will not unlock the doors. Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK (P) all of the doorswill lock. Yourdoors will unlock every time you stop andmove your shift lever back into PARK (P). If someone needs toget out while you’renot in PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power lock. When the dooris closed again, it will not lock automatically. Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again. You can also have this feature changed where thedoors will stay locked when you shift back into PARK (P). Ask your dealership fordetails. 2-5 Rear Door Security Locks Your Cadillac is equipped with rear doorsecurity locks that help prevent passengers from opening the reardoors of your car from the inside. To use this lock: 1 a 1 1. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doorsof your vehicle cannot be openedfrom the inside when this feature is in use. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock ison: 1. Unlock the doorfrom the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear doorlock: 1. Unlock the doorfrom the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear doorlocks will nowwork normally. 2-6 - CL C . __1 Leaving Your Khicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open the door, set the locks from the inside, get out and close the door. Central Door Unlocking System(Option) Your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with the optional Theft Deterrent system. When unlocking either door,you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turnedposition for afew seconds. Anti-Lockout Feature Your vehicle is equipped with this feature. If you leave the key in the ignition whether in the ACCESSORY, LOCK or OFF position with the driver’s door open,you cannot lock your vehicle using the power locks. If you close the door,you can lock it using the Keyless Entry System. It is always recommended thatyou remove your ignition key when locking your vehicle. The anti-lockout feature is disabled when the ignition is on. Illuminated Entry System Your illuminated entry system turns onall the courtesy lamps when any door is opened orif you press the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) button. The courtesy lamps will go outapproximately 20 seconds afterthe last door is closed, only if the RKE button is pressed. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM With this feature you can turn onyour interior lamps, lock and unlock your doors, or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m) using the key chain transmittersupplied with your vehicle. Your Keyless Entry System isintended to beused as a supplementary vehicle entry device. It is not intended toreplace, but rathershould be used in conjunction with, a door lock key. It operates ona radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation. Should interference to this systemoccur, try this: 0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far fromyour vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Cadillac dealer ora qualified technician for service. Changes or modifications to this systemby other than an authorized service facility could voidauthorization to use this equipment. 2-8 Operation Press this symbol to unlock the driver’s door. Pressit again within five seconds to unlock the other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm the optional Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interiorlamps. 0 Press this symbol to lock your doors. This also arms the optional Theft Deterrent System. 0 Press this symbol to open the trunk. 0 Press this button to turn on the interior lamps only. -- 2-9 .4 - -. Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle c _ Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitteris lost or stolen, areplacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the same modelsystem. (General Motors offersseveral different models of these systems on theirvehicles.) Each vehicle can have onlytwo transmitters matched to it. See your dealer to match transmitters to anothervehicle. -* --E- I _ L Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitterwon't work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the batteries. 1. Use the round end of the doorkey, or a coin, to rotate the cover counterclockwise 1/16 of a turn. 2-10 J -- 2. Remove the battery and replace with CR2025 or an equivalent. Using the wrong size battery candamage the transmitter. 3. Make sure the battery is positioned with the “plus” (+) sign facing the cover. 2-1 1 4. Align the notches on the cover and the transmitter. clockwise to reinstall. AUTOMTIC PULL-DOWN FEATURE NOTICE: Don't slam your trunk lid down.If you slam the trunk lid, you can damage the pull-down system. I REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE find the TRUNK 1 You’ll release button in the glove box. Press it to open the trunk. 2-13 r - CENTER CONSOLE r Your vehicle is equipped with either the mini console if you have the column shifter or the optionalfull front console with shift lever. L c9 c1 & The mini console comes witha storage tray, a storage compartment forCD’s or tapes and a flip-uparmrest that contains a pop-outdualcupholder. The full console includesa floor shift lever,a storage compartmentfor CD’s or tapes and a flip-up armrest that contains a pop-out dual cupholder. The cupholder can be deployed by pressing on the frontsurface panel of the armrest.To store it, just push it back in until a click is heard, locking it in place. REAR SEAT STORAGE ARMREST (STS) Your vehicle is also equipped with a rear seatflip-up armrest which includes a storage compartment for tapes or CD’s and a dual cupholder that flips forward for use. To open, lift the frontedge. 2- 14 P- -4 GLOW BOX The glove box is directly in front of the front passenger seat. To lock the glove box door, insert theoval key into thelock cylinder and turnit clockwise a quarter turn andremove the key. To unlock thedoor, turn thekey counterclockwise and remove thekey. . , ?- The key may be remavedin the locked or unlocked position. THEFT Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Cadillac has a numberof theft deterrent features,we know that nothing we put on itcan make it impossible to steal. However, there areways you can help. Key in the Ignition r /- If you walk awayfrom yourvehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, andso will your ignition and transaxle. And remember tolock the doors. T - Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keepyour valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area,or take them with you. 2- 15 Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and takeyour keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? 0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. 0 Lock the glove box. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. 0 Then take the door key with you. - THEFT DETERRENT (OPTION) If your Cadillac has this option, it has a Theft Deterrent Alarm System. Withthis system, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is off). This light reminds you to arm the Theft Deterrent system. Here’s how to do it: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the doorusing the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry System. The SECURITYlight should come on and stay on. 3. Close all doors. The SECURITYlight should go off. If a door or the trunkis opened without the key or Keyless Entry System, the alarm will go off. It will also go off if the trunklock is damaged. Your vehicle’s lights will flash and the hornwill sound forthree minutes and then the alarmwill go off to save battery power. 2-16 -4 , _L __ c - Remember, the Theft Deterrent system won’t arm if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It armsonly if you use a power door lock switchor theKeyless Entry System. Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: If you don’t want to arm the Theft Deterrentsystem, the vehicle should be locked with the doorkey after the doors areclosed. Always unlock a door with a key or use the Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You can also turn off the alarmby using the Keyless Entry System. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. How to Test the Alarm 1. From inside the vehicle roll down your window, then get out of your vehicle, keeping the door open. 2. From outside the vehicle with the door open,lock the vehicle using the power door lock or theKeyless Entry System and close the door. 3. Reach in and unlock the doorusing the manual lock and open the door. The hornwill sound andyour headlamps will flash. If the alarm doesnot sound when it should, check to seeif the horn works. The hornfuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. If the fuse does not needto be replaced you may need to have your Cadillac serviced. To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the TheftDeterrent system when leaving your vehicle. 2-17 PASSmKEY’II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II(Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II isa passive theft deterrent system. This means you don’t haveto doanything different to arm ordisarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key’II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matchesa decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key% system senses that someoneis using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuelsystems. For about three minutes, the starterwon’t work and fuel won’t go to theengine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone fromrandomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition and the or theengine may not start.If the engine does not start SECURITY light comes on, thekey may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wait about threeminutes and try again. The security light may remain on during this time. If the starterstill won’t work, and the key appears tobe clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starterwon’t work with the otherkey, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, thefirst ignition key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starterwon’t work and the SECURITYlight will flash. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can servicethe PASS-Key% to have a new key made. -I-- . I 3- 18 P P If you’re ever driving and you get the PASS-KEY MALFUNCTION message you will be ableto restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@II system, however, not is working properly and must be serviced by your Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protectedby the PASS-Key@II system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@IIignition ke , see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. 8 - NEW WHICLE t4BREM-IN” NOTICE: Your modern Cadillacdoesn’t need an elaborate“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed-- fast orslow -- for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’tyet broken in. Hard stopswith new linings can meanpremature wear and earlierreplacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during“break-in.” See “Towing a Bailer” in theIndex for more information. 2-19 IGNITION KEY POSITIONS This lock gives youfive different positions. Before you put thekey in, your ignition will bein the LOCK position. This position locks your ignition,steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft deterrent feature. The other positions let you perform these functions: ACCESSORY: This position lets you use things likethe radio and the windshield wipers whenthe engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turnit toward you. Yoursteering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you inserted the key. LOCK Before you put thekey in, your ignition will be in the LOCK position. This is the only position in which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition,steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft deterrent feature. 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 you must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your car is being pushed). RUN: This is the position for driving. START: This startsyour engine. 2-20 -- !L R. . NOTICE: If your key seems stuck inLOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn thekey only with your hand.Using a tool to force it could break thekey or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. STARTING YOUR ENGINE Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift toPARK (P) if your Cadillac ismoving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle.Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. To start your Northstar V8 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition keyto START When the engine starts, letgo of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine getswarm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery tobe drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damageyour starter motor. - - - 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts.Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. 2-21 Your left headlamp and left taillamp may be on asyou start your engine, but theright headlamp andtaillamp won’t. This provides some light as you start butdoesn’t drain your battery asmuch. 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedalall the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about threeseconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the samething. NOTICE: Your engine isdesigned to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If youadd electrical parts oraccessories, you could change theway the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment,check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might notperform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual thattells how to doit without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle”in theIndex. D M N G THROUGHDEEP STANDING WATER c _ NOTICE: . If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water cancome in throughyour engine’s air intake andbadly damage yourengine. Neverdrive through water thatslightly is lower than theunderbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid deep puddlesor standing water, drive through themvery slowly. 2-22 I - ENGINE COOLANT HEATER (OPTION) c - _ In very coldweather, 0°F (-18OC) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier startingand better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded110-volt outlet. I ~~ - ,-- NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolantheater 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 your Cadillac dealer in the area whereyou’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particulararea. 3 - AUTOlMATIC T M S A X L E Your automatic transaxle may either have a shift lever located on the steering column or on theconsole between the seats. a There areseveral different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’sthe best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. 2-24 U c _ -. ~ . Ensure theshift lever is fullyin PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakesbefore you can shift from PARK (P) when when the ignition key is in the RUNposition. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release theshift lever button on the floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gearyou wish. (Press theshift lever button beforemoving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. - NOTICE: -.- . ~- Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicleis moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your vehicle has stopped. Also use this gearto rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. See “If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow” in the Index for additional information. 2-25 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. . I -. NOTICE: a * c- Damage toyour transaxle caused by shiftingout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t coveredby your warranty. L , 2-26 11 * d - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 kmih), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shift down to thenext gear andhave more power. c _ NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it doesn’t seem to shift gearsas you accelerate, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far thatway, your vehicle can be damaged. So if this happens, have your vehicle servicedright away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) for higherspeeds. THIRD (3): This position limits upshifting and will not allow you to shift into AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE (@). .-. - Here areexamples for using THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): When driving on hilly, winding roads. 0 When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. When going down a steep hill. 2-27 SECOND (2): This position gives youmore power. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but thenyou would also want to use your brakes off and on. 0 NOTICE: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for morethan five miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), otherwise you can damage your transaxle.Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slowerthan 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. FIRST (1):This position gives you even more power than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. (If the shift lever isput in FIRST (l),the transaxle won’t shift into FIRST (1)until the vehicle is going slowlyenough.) NOTICE: If your frontwheels can’trotate, don’t try to drive.This might happen if you werestuck invery deep sandor mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when goinguphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the acceleratorpedal. This could cause overheating and damagethe transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. g P m N G BRAKE To set theparking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning lightwill come on. When you move out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if your engine is running, your parking brake should release. If it doesn't, you have a parking brake problem and should have it fixed. In the meantime, you can manually release your parking brake asshown by the illustration below. Pull on the manual release lever which is located on the driver's side under the instrument panel and above the parking brake. 2-29 I NOTICE: I- Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them and you could also damage other partsof your vehicle. -. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. SHIFTING INTO PARK (P) - c4 c4 F - 2-30 Steering Column ShiftLever ic4 r 1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF or RUN position. 2. Hold the brake pedaldown with your right foot. 3. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this: P 0 Pull the lever toward you. 0 Move the lever up as far asit willgo. - 4. With your right foot still holding the brake pedaldown, set theparking brake. 5. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 6. Remove the key and takeit with you. If you can walk away from your vehicle withthe ignition key inyour hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-31 Console Sh@ Lever 1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF or RUN position. 2. Hold the brake pedal down withyour right foot. 3. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this: Hold in the buttonon the lever and push the lever all the way toward the frontof your vehicle. 4. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 5. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 6. Remove the key and take it with you. 11 you can walk from your vehicle with the ignition key inyour hand, your vehicle is inPARK (P). 2-32 - .. e- & - L J -.- Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sureyour vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set beforeyou leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into thePARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedaldown. Then, seeif you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) 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 theshift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shiftyour transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle mayput too much force on theparking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and thenshift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need tohave another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take someof the pressure fromthe transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 2-33 SHIFTING OUT OF PARK (P) Your Cadillac has brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUNposition. See “Automatic Transaxle” inthe Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressureon theshift lever -push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release theshift lever button on floor shift models as you maintainbrake application. Then move the shift lever into the gearyou want. (Press the shift lever button beforemoving the shift lever.) If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver’s door to turnoff the Retained Accessory Powerfeature. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start thevehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. 3-34 2 e-. . PARKlING OVER THINGS T m T B U R N 2-35 ENGINE EXHAUST 2-36 RUNNING YOUR ENGINE WHILE YOU’RE P-D It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here aresome things to know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move.See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer,also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. 2-37 POWER WINDOWS The controls are near each window. Here’s how the master control works. _ I Move the switch forward to raise the window. Move the switch rearward to lower the window. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). When you stop your vehicle and turn theignition key to OFF, you can still use your power windows. The electrical power to operate thewindows will not shutoff until you open a door or10 minutes have passed. If you want this power for another10 minutes, just turn the key to RUN and back to OFF. Express Down Window (Auto) The driver’s power window has this feature. Just press the switch rearward for half a second or more and thenlet go. The window will lower completely. If you want to stop thewindow as it is lowering,press the switch again. To raise the window, press and hold the switch forward. HORN To sound thehorn just press the centerof the steeringwheel. 2-38 -- irr TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheelallows youto adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise the steering wheel to thehighest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter thevehicle. r To tilt the wheel hold the steeringwheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release thelever to lock the wheel in place. 2-39 TURN SIGNfiIMULTIFUNCTION LEVER The lever on the left side of the steering column inchudes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High-Low Beam Flash-To-Pass Feature Headlamp Washers (Export Only) Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control 2-40 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down. When the turnis finished, the lever will return automatically. A green arrow on the instrument panelwill flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the greenarrow starts toflash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. If for some reasonyour turn signal isleft on,the Driver Information Center will display TURN SIGNAL ON (after driving about a mile) to remind you to turnit off. 2-41 As you signal a turn ora lanechange, if the arrows don’t flash but juststay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replaceit to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go on atall when you signala turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses’’ in the Index) and for burned-outbulbs. -- WiperActivated Headlamps This feature activates the headlampsand parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 23 seconds. In order to operate the wiper activated headlamps, the twilight sentinel must be in the ON position. This feature lights the way in poor weather and it also makes your vehicle more visible to otherdrivers. If the wiper activated headlamps are on, and the ignition switch isturned off, the wiper activated headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper activated headlamps will deactivate if you turn off the twilight sentinel or if the windshield wipers have been turned off for a periodof one ortwo seconds. 2-42 - Headlamp High-Low Beam 1 I To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turnsignal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on,this blue light on the instrument panel will also be on. -- Flash-To-Pass Feature This letsyou use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the multifunction lever toward you. When you do: 0 If your headlamps areoff, your high beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If your headlamps are on low beam, they will shift to high beam and stay there. To return tolow beam just pull the lever toward you. 0 If your headlamps are on high beam, they will switch to low beam. To get back to high beam pull the lever toward you. Windshield Wipers WIPER To control thewipers turn the band on themultifuncrlon lever. c _ MIST: Turn the band toward you and then releaseit for asingle wipe cycle. For more cyc1e.s hold the band on MIST longer. LO or HI: Turn the band away from you to either LO (low speed) or toHI -(high speed), dependingon thewiper speed you want. DELAY: With this you can set thewiper speed for along or short delay between wipes. Movethe band to theDELAY position. The closer you move it to LO the shorter thedelay. OFF To turn thewipers off, turn the band to OFF. Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure toclear ice and snow from the wiper blades beforeusing 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. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will __ stop the motoruntil it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. ~ 2-44 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, press and hold the paddle labeled PUSH. Once you feel you have enough washer fluid on the windshield, release the paddle. The wipers will continue to clear the windshield, then either stop or returnto your preset speed. F 4 7 When thewasher fluid reaches a low level,LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed in the Driver Information Center. Driving without washerfluid 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. 2-45 NOTICE: When using concentrated washerfluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution tofreeze and damage your washerfluid tank and other parts of the washersystem. Also,water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washerfluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion,which could damage the tankif it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in yourwindshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint. Headlamp Washer (Export Only) If you have this feature,you will wash your headlamps while washingyour windshield at thesame time. Just press the PUSH paddle on the multifunction lever. -- CRUISE CONTROL -- With cruise control,you can maintain a speedof about 25 mph (40 km/h) or morewithout 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 kmih). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. If your vehicle is incruise control when the traction controlsystem begins to limit wheel spin, thecruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index.) When road conditionsallow you to safely use itagain, you may turn the cruise control back on. A - 2-47 To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. W 0 5 0 c 0 2-48 2. Accelerate to the speed you want. 3. Press the button at the endof the lever and release it. rc- -- I message displayed on the Driver Information Center that will come on and goes out after five seconds. 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, however, youdon’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 R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for abouthalf a second. . . __ You’ll go right back up toyour chosen speed and stay there. 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 a t the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You‘ll now cruise a t the higher speed. --. - < Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: 0 c* Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speedyou want, and thenrelease the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SETCRUISE button. To Reduce Speed while Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the buttonat the endof the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in verysmall amounts, push the button forless than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another khicle m i l e Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedalto increase your speed. Whenyou take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to thecruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills c - How wellyour cruise controlwill work on hills depends upon your speed, load, andthe steepness of the hills. When going up steephills, you may have to stepon the accelerator pedalto maintain your speed. Whengoing downhill, you may have to brake orshift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takesyou out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. To Get Out of Cruise Control c- There aretwo ways to turnoff the cruise control: 1. Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR 2. Move the CRUISEswitch to OFF. (The CRUISElight will go out.) LL To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or theignition, your cruisecontrol set speedmemory iserased. 2-52 _-. I +- You’ll find the control on theleft side of the instrument panel. It controls these lampsystems: Headlamps Taillamps 0 Parking Lamps UnderhoodLamp Instrument Panel Lamps 0 License Plate Lamp Interior Courtesy Lamps Fog Lamps 0 Rear Fog Lamps (Export Only) Here’s how to manually workyour lamp system: Pull the switch out to the first stop toturn on your parking and taillamps, sidemarker lamps and instrument panel lamps. 0 Pull the switch out all the way to turn on the headlamps. You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster by rotating the headlamp switch. Press the switch all the way in to turn them off. 2-53 Your Cadillac is also equipped with a feature thatwill automatically turn your exterior lamps on after about25 seconds of wiper operation. Lamps On Reminder If you open the doorwhile leavingthe lamps on, except when using twilight sentinel, you will hear a warning tone. Interior Lamps Turn the headlamp switch past HI to turn on the interiorlamps. Twilight Sentinel The controlis next to the headlamp switch. It automatically switches your lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate thetwilight sentinel, leave the lamp switch off and move the control to any position but OFF. If you move the control all the way to MAX, your lamps will remain on for 180 seconds after you turn your engine off. If you move the control so it isjust on,the lamps will go off quickly when you turn off your engine. You can change this delay time fromonly a fewseconds to 180 seconds. -2-54 I I Light Sensor The light sensor forthe twilight sentinel is located in the centerof the frontdefogger grille. If you coverthe sensor, it will read "dark" and your lamps will come on. Fog Lamps (STS) Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggyor misty conditions. When you press the upperfog lamp switch, a small indicator light will glow to tell you the fog lamps are on. To turn them off press the switch again. If you switch o n your high beam headlamps, your fog lamps will turn off. They'll turn back on again when y o u switch to low bcam hcadlamps. When the twilight sentincl is on and the fog lamp witch is activrtted, only thc htxdlamps will turn o f f automatically. Your fog m c i parking l:tmps will remain on. Rear Fog Lamps (Export Only) To operate the rearfog lamps, first turn on the front fog lamps, then press the lower switch. A small indicator light will glow to tell you they are on. To turn them off press the switch again. Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come on when you signal a turnwhen the headlamps or parking lamps are on. This will provide more light for cornering. L F Underhood Lamp To operate theunderhood lamp, turn onyour parking lamps. Then the underhood lampwill illuminate when the hood is open. _ --. -_ Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only) Daytime Running Lamps(DRL) can make it easier for others tosee the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods afterdawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panelmakes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps comeon at reduced brightnesswhen: the ignition is ON, the headlamp switch is OFF and the transaxle is not in PARK (P). When it’s dark enough outside,your low beam headlamps will change to full brightness. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go of off, and your low beam headlamps changeto the reduced brightness DRL. To idle your vehicle with the DRLoff shift the transaxle into PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P). ~~ As with anyvehicle, you should turnon the regular headlampsystem whenyou need it. 2-57 Reading Lamps You have reading lamps located in the roof. These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door. Press the button to turn them on. Press it again to turn them off. - t- 2-58 MIRRORS Automatic Inside Rearview Mirror Your Cadillac is . equipped with an automatic electrochromic rearview mirror. F-" . i - - from headlamps behind This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare you. A photocell on theback of the mirror senseswhen it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses the headlamps behindyou. - The mirror will darken graduallyto reduce glare.This change may take a few seconds. When the glare subsides, the mirror returns to its clear daytime state. ** 2-59 -- On/Off Switch To turn the auto-dimming feature on press the switch located at thebase of the mirror. The switch will light indicating it is on. Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse mode is another important featureof the automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed in REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the daytime mode for abright image in the mirror as you back up. Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the auto-dimming feature work. I 2-60 cl Electrochromic DaylNight Reuwiew Mirror with Compass (Option) r . _. This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set in the M (Mirror) or C/M (CompasslMirror) positions. One photocell on the back of the mirror senseswhen it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell is built into the mirror surface to sense headlamps behind you. The mirror will darken graduallyto reduce glare. This changemay take a few moments. The mirror goesto a clear positionwhenever you shift to REVERSE (R). 2-61 L 9 OFF: Turns off the day/night function and compass. The mirror will stay in the day setting. To keep thephotocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner. M This turns on the day/night portion of the mirror to automatically reduce glare. C/M: This setting turns on thecompass in addition to theday/night will appear in the top function. A letter denoting the direction headed right corner of the mirror. Once the compass is calibrated, it does not need to berecalibrated. To calibrate the compass: 1. Set the switch on the mirror control to C/M. 2. Turn the vehicle ignition switch ON. The letter C should be displayed in the mirror compass window. If not, hold the Cal switch (bottom of the mirror) for more than 10 seconds, and the letterC will appear. To hold in the Cal switch,insert a paper clip into the small hold on the bottom of the mirror housing. The display will show a numberfirst, but keep holding until the letterC appears. 3. For quick calibration, drive the vehicle in a 360-degree circle at less than 5 mph (8 kmlh) until the display reads a compass direction. For normal calibration, drive the vehicle on your everyday routine, and the compass will eventually calibrate. 2-62 -- & -a L . .a Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic north anageographic norm. In some areas thedifference between the two can be greatenough to cause false compass readings. If this happens,follow these instructionsto set thevariance for your particular location: 1. Determine your location on the zonemap. Note your zone number. 2. Hold in the Cal switch (bottom of the mirror housing) for five seconds until the current zone entry number appears in the display. To hold in the Cal switch, insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing. 3. Repeatedly press the Cal switch until the number for the new zone entry is displaycd. -.- Once thc dcsired zone number is displaycd, stop pressing thc Cal switch and the display w i l l show compass dircction within a fcw seconds. 2-63 Power Remote ControlMirrors 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 in the direction of the desired mirrormovement to adjust each mirror so that you canjust see theside of your vehicle. To lock the controls, leave the selector switch in the middle position. When you operate the rearwindow defogger, it also warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog or ice. Driver’s OutsideAuto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Option) This mirror automaticallydims to minimize glare for maximum rear visibility. It operates in conjunction with the inside rearview mirror. As glare increases the mirror darkensaccordingly. When the glare subsides the mirror returns toits clear daytime state. c _ F CONKEX OUTSIDE MIRROR . <- . Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. c--- . . BREAK-AWAY OUTSIDE MIRROR (EXPORT ONLY) The mirrors will collapse in either theforward or rearward direction and then return to the normal position. POWER FOLDING MIMOR (EXPORT ONLY) r r The control switch in the driver’s door armrest operates thefold and extend feature for both outside rearview mirrors. Move the switch rearward to fold both mirrors toward thevehicle’s body. Move the switch forward to extend both mirrorsback to the normal viewing position. 2-65 FLOOR AUTS Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and rear floor mats. Keep themclean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash. SUNGLASS COMPMTMENT I C O m N I E N C E NET You’ll find the convenience net just inside the back wallof the trunk. r r Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turnsor quick starts andstops. The netis not forlarger, heavier loads. Store themin the trunk as far forward asyou can. When notusing the net, hookthe net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate. FRONT SEAT VMITYMIIRRORS To use one, turn the sunshade down. Then lift the cover up to see the mirror.The slide I switch controls the lamp intensitv. 2-67 ASTROROOF - EXPRESS OPEN If you have this option, theswitch ishere: The astroroof includes an express open feature, asliding glass panel and asliding sunshade. The control switch only works with the ignition on or in the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode. To open theglass panel and sunshade,press the switch rearward. The sunshade can also be openedby hand. If you want to stop theroof in a partially opened position, press the switch in either direction. Press the switch again to openit fully. Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. To vent, press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed. Open the sunshade by hand. To close the vent press the switch rearward. 2-68 - HomeLink TM Universal Transmitter (Option) L This transmitterallows you to consolidate the functions of up to threeindividual hand-held transmitters. It will operate garage doors andgates, or with the accessory package, other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems and security systems. r I I - of most current The transmitterwill learn and transmit the frequencies transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging system. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation. the Transmitter - Programming Do not use the HomeLink” Transmitter with anygarage door opener r r r r that does nothave the “stop andreverse” safety feature. Thisincludes any garage door openermodel manufactured beforeApril 1,1982. Be sure that people andobjects are clearof the garage dooryou are programming! Your vehicle’s engine should be turnedoff while programming your transmitter. Follow these stepsto program up to three channels: 1. If you have previously programmed a HomeLink TM channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold downthe two outside buttons on theHomeLink TM Transmitter until the red light begins to flash rapidly (approximately 20 seconds). Then release the buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and erases any previous settingsfor all three channels. 2. Hold the endof your hand-held transmitteragainst the bottom surface of the HomeLink“ Transmitter so that you can still see the redlight. 2-69 3. Decide which one of the threechannels you want to program. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter button andthe desired button on theHomeLink TM Transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons through Step 4. 4. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light on the HomeLink“ Transmitter flash rapidly. The rapid flashing, which couldtake up to 90 seconds, indicates that the HomeLink” Transmitter has been programmed. Release both buttons oncethe light starts to flash rapidly. If you have trouble programming the HomeLink TM Transmitter, make sure thatyou have followedthe directions exactlyas described and that the batteries in the hand-held transmitter are not dead. If you still cannot program it, rotate your hand-held transmitter end over end and try again. The HomeLink TM Transmitter may not work with older garage door openers that donot meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards. If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts, consult your Cadillac dealer orcall 1-800-355-3515. Be sure to keep your original hand-held transmitter in case you need to reprogram and erase the HomeLink TM transmitter. Note to Canadian Owners: During programming, your hand-held transmitter may stoptransmittingafter one or two seconds. If you are programming from one of these transmitters, the HomeLink indicator light may prompt you to re-activate your hand-held transmitter with a series of double blinks. After you re-activate your hand-held transmitter,the HomeLink TM light should flash rapidly.If it flashes slowly, continue to periodically re-activate your hand-held transmitter until the light flashes rapidly. - -1 Operating the Transmitter Press the appropriate buttonon the HomeLink Universal Transmitter. The red light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. Note that the effective transmission range of the HomeLink” Transmitter may differ from your hand-held transmitter and from one channel to another. TM - Emsing Channels To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons until the red light beginsto flash. Individual channels cannotbe erased, but can be reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the transmitter explained earlier. 2-70 - Accessories Accessories for your HomeLink Universal Transmitter are available from the manufacturerof the unit. If you would like additional information, please call 1-800-355-3515. HomeLink" is a trademark of Prince Corporation. ASHTRAYS AND LIGHTERS If you have the full console, press on the cover to reveal the ashtray and lighter. If you don't have a center console, just pull the ashtray out to reveal t h e ashtray and lighter. 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 o n the snuffer, try reaching under the ashtray and gently press up on the ashtray bowl and remove it. Rear Ashtray NOTICE: Don't put papers or other flammable itemsinto your ashtrays. Hot cigarettesor othersmoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire. Cigarette Lighter It's located near the ashtray. To use the lighter just press it in all the way and letgo. When it's ready, it will pop back by itself. NOTICE: Don't hold a cigarette lighter inwith your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able toback away from the heating element when it's ready. That can make itoverheat, damaging the lighterand theheating element. 2-72 - THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR INFORMATION SYSTEM L u Your instrument panel is designed to letyou know at a glance how your Cadillac is running. You’ll know howfast you’re going, how muchfuel you’re using and many of the otherthings you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. Digital Cluster 2-73 0 Analog Cluster Canadian Analog Cluster Q Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer letsyou see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour(kmih). Your odometer shows howfar your vehicle has beendriven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed. The new one may read thecorrect mileage. This is because your car’s computer has stored the mileage in memory. EnglishlMetric Button _- ENG You can go back and forth fromEnglish (miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button. .-The same buttonalso makes other readings (like temperature, fuel and odometer) gobetween English and metric. 2-75 Trip Odometer TRIP SET I ~ By using this button, you can tell howfar you’ve gone since you last set the TRIP SET back to zero. To reset, press and hold the button until zeros appear. r If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometerwill return to zero after 999.9 miles (1 609 km). If your vehicle is Canadian, the trip odometerwill return to zero after 1 999.9 km (1,242 miles). W M I N G LIGHTS L c.-d This part describes the warning lights that are on your vehicle.The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights can signalthat something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention toyour warning lights couldalso save you or othersfrom injury. Warning lightscome 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 lightscome on briefly whenyou start the engine just to let you know they’re working.If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. 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 this manual’s advice. Waitingto 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 havea Driver Information Center thatworks along with the warning lights. See “DriverInformation Center‘‘ in the Index. 2-76 c+ . . .F* Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned toRUN or START a chime will come on for about eight secondsto remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also comeon andstay on for about 75 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Air Bag Readiness Light .~ There is an airbag readiness light on theinstrument panel,which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors andmodules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index. 2-77 You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN orSTART Then the light should go out. This meansthe system is ready. If the airbag readiness light doesn't come onwhen you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. -- Battery Charge Light (Canadian Only) When you turn thekey to RUN or START, this light will come on briefly to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are working. 7 If this light stays on you need service, and you should take your Cadillac to the dealer atonce. To save your battery until you get there turn off all accessories. 2-78 c c cc Brake System Warning Light Your Cadillac’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the otherpart can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Haveyour brake system inspected right away. One of these lights should comeon briefly as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixedso it will be ready to warnyou if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.) The brake system warning light will also comeon when you set your parking brake,and it will stay on if your parking brakedoesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. -4 2-79 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ANTILOCK (0 ABS) With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come onwhen youstart your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on,have it fixedso it will be ready to warn you if there is aproblem. If the light stayson, turn theignition off. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon aspossible and turn the ignition off. Then start theengine again to reset the system. If the light still stayson, or comes on again while you’re driving,your Cadillac needs service. If the regular brakesystem warning light isn’t on, you still havebrakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brakesystem warning light is also on,you don’t have anti-lock brakes andthere’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part. -., Traction Disabled Message If this message is displayed, there’s a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle needs service. When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheelspin. Adjust your driving accordingly. 2-80 c- - Traction Control System Active Message /-. .- When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditionsmay exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay on for afew seconds afterthe traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. Engine Temperature WarningLight (Canadian Only) This light tells you that your engine has overheated. You should stop the car and turn the engineoff as soon aspossible. 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 the section “Problems onthe Road,” this manual explains what to do. See “Engine Overheating”in the Index. 2-8 1 Malfinction Indicator Lump (Service Engine Soon Light) - SERVICE ENGINE SOON SERVICE ENGINE SOON -. L A computer monitors operationof your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. One of these lights should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If the light doesn’t come on,have it fixedright away. If it stayson or it comes on while you are driving, the computeris indicating that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in soon for service. r c-. -. NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t workas well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. c- 2-82 Engine Oil WarningLight (Canadian Only) This light tells youif there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. The light goes on when you turn your key to RUN or START It goes off once you start your engine. That’s just a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come on,be sure tohave it fixedso it will be th.ere to warn you if something goes wrong. When the light comes on and stays on, it means tha.t oil isn’t flowing through your engine properly. You could be low on oil or you might have some other system problem. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. Tachometer = Analog Cluster This gage indicates the engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). L -1 6* L - RPRIi x 1000 t -- -.- NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur. Engine SpeedLimiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at toomany Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).When your engine RPM’s are critically high,the fuel supply to the engine is shut off. When the engine speedslows, the fuel supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to the engine. Y,hicle Speed Limiter (270 hp) This featureprevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds thatyour tires are not rated for. When this happens, your engine’s fuel supplyis shut off. When the vehicle’s speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. 2-84 I -- Fuel Gage -- Your fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is inyour tank. It works only when the ignition is in the RUN position. - PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY -_ i - Digital Gage If the fuel level is withinapproximately one gallon (3.8 liters) of being full, the letter F is shown. If the fuel level is between one and two gallons (3.8 and 7.6 liters) from being empty, the letterE is shown. If the fuel supply gets down to approximately one gallon (3.8 liters), the E will flash and theFUEL 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 area few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All of these situationsare ilormal and indicate that nothing is wrong with the fuel gage. At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads E It takes more (or less) gas to fill the tank than the gage said. For example, the gage read 8 GALLONS, but it took more (orless) than the tank’s remaining capacity to fill it. The gage may change when you turn, stop or speed up. 2-85 Fuel Data Panel Your Fuel Data Panel tells you all you need to know about your fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. Here's how it works. . Press the AVG button to display the Average Mile PerGallon (AVG MPG). You can also displayit in metric units by pressing the ENG MET button. When AVG MPG is selected, the total distance is divided by the total fuel used. When the INST button (InstantaneousFuel Economy) is selected, you will see what your fueleconomy is at that instant.The computer takes a new reading twice every second. Itwill show economy up to 70 miles per gallon (or two liters per 100 Kilometers). To resetthe average fuel economy, press the INFORMATIONbutton until the AVG MPG is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press and hold the RESET button until both the Fuel Data Center and DICdisplay reads 0.0. Another method to reset the average fuel economy is to press the AVG button to display the average miles per gallon. Then press the RESET button followed by the AVG button to reset this calculation. 2-86 -.- c4 L I . - .# LL The RANGE display shows howfar the computer thinks you can travel 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 onyour recent fueleconomy. Therefore, your range reading may change asyour driving habits change. (Going fromcity to highway driving may increase the rangereading.) If the range display showsLO, you should stop forfuel as soon as possible. for the RANGEreading to work, Your computer needs enough data however, so it will read LO when your vehicle is brand new (under 25 miles). It may also show LO if your battery has beendisconnected. -- -- Driver Information Center Your Driver Information Center (DIC)display givesyou the statusof many of your vehicle’s systems. The DICis used to display driver selectable informationand warning/status messages. If more than one problem is detected, theDriver Information Center will automatically display allcurrent messages. 2-87 Driver Information Center Control Buttons AVG DtSPtAV WOFF TRIP SET INFORMATION Button Pressing the INFORMATION button repeatedly will display the ENGINE RPM(Digital Cluster only), ENGINE COOLANTTEMP, BATTERY VOLTAGE, AVGMPH, MPGAVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFE LEFT and TIMER. (L4 L. RESET Button Pressing the RESETbutton will reset the AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFE LEFT and TIMER when each function is displayed. TIMER Button The TIMER featureis like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the timeit takes to get from one point to another. To operate, press either the TIMER button or successively press the INFORMATION button until TIMER 0O:OO:OO is displayed on the Driver Information Center. Each of the fields for the HOURS, MINUTES and SECONDS aretwo numeric digits. Once TIMER 0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the TIMERbutton to start the timing feature. Press the TIMER button again to stop it. If you will be starting and stopping your Cadillac, during a trip forinstance, the TIMER feature will automatically start timing where it left off when you last stopped. To reset it, press and hold the RESET button until the display 2-88 _4 t c- reads TIMER0O:OO:OO. Press the INFORMATION button to exit from the TIMERfunction. AVG MPH (Average Speed) Reset Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button todisplay the AVG MPH, then press andhold the RESET button until 0.0 AVG MPH is displayed. MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy) Reset Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the MPGAVG, then press andhold the RESET buttonuntil 0.0 AVG MPG is displayed. Another method toreset both AVG MPG is to press the AVG button on the Fuel Data Panel until 0.0 AVG MPG is shown inboth displays. Fuel Used Reset Press repeatedly the INFORMATION buttonto display the FUEL USED on the Driver Information Center, thenpress and hold the RESET buttonuntil FUEL USED 0.0 is displayed. Oil Life Left Reset . - Press repeatedly the INFORMATION buttonto display the OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the RESET buttonuntil 0.0 OIL LIFE LEFT is displayed. DISPLAY ON/OFF Button Pressing this buttonwill turn off the Driver Information Center(DIC), Electronic Climate Control andFuel Data Centerdisplays. If you have the digital cluster, the fuel gage, trip odometerand odometer will also turn off. While displays are off, pressing the INFORMATION buttonwill only turn on the DIC.If any other button is pressed or a driving warning message needs to bedisplayed or fuel level falls belowfour gallons, all the displays willcome back on. TRIP SET Button Press and hold this button to set the trip odometer back to zero. ENG/MET (English/Metric Button) Press this button to switch from English (miles and Degrees Fahrenheit) to metric (kilometers and DegreesCelsius). 2-89 Driver Information Center Messages These messages will appear if there is aproblem sensed in oneof your vehicle’s systems. Vehiclesthat arefirst sold in Canada will have a number after eachmessage. This number helps to identify the message which is only displayed in English. APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46 This message will appear if your vehicle is in PARK (P) for about 15 seconds and the brakeis not pressed in. If you do not want this message to appear, you can cancel itby holding the OFF and theblue (cooler) button on theElectronic Climate Control panel for aboutfive seconds. Hold the same two buttons again to have this message displayed again. - A/C OVERHEATED A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 15 c If the refrigerant system ever reaches an over-pressure condition, this message will appear totell you that theair conditioning compressor has been turnedoff. Air conditioned air will not bedelivered to cool your vehicle. If the pressure returns to a normal operating range,you must select AUTO, DEFOG or DEFROST to start thecompressor. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage. BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07 This message will appear if your battery is not being charged. Have your electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience. BATTERY VOLTS HIGH - 08 This message shows that theelectrical charging system is overcharging (more than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership. You can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate control on AUTO and thefan speed on HI, and turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitor batteryvoltage on theDriver Information Center by toggling the INFORMATION button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running. - 2-90 d BATTERY VOLTS LOW- 06 _ L . -~ 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 generatorcan still recharge the battery. The batteryshould recharge after driving a few miles and the message should go out. If this message appears while driving or after startingyour vehicle and stays on, have it checked immediately to determine the cause of this problem. To help the generator recharge the battery quickly youcan reduce theload on theelectrical system by turning off your accessories. You can monitor batteryvoltage on theDriver Information Center by toggling the INFORMATION button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. CHANGE TRANS FLUID- 47 ~- This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See your maintenance schedule bookletfor the properfluid and change intervals. CHECK BRAKE FLUID- 37 This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brakereservoir fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add as needed. Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon aspossible. If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that part. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL- 04 This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. CHECK FUEL GAGE- 39 This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than four gallons and your display is turned off. LOW OIL LEVEL- 36 For correct operationof the low oil sensing system, the vehicle should be on a level surface. A false LOW OIL LEVEL message may appear if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil level sensing system does notcheck for actual oil level if the enginehas been off for a shortperiod of time, and theoil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If the LOW OIL LEVEL message appears, andyour vehicle has been parkedon level ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutes, your oil level should be checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking your oil level be sure your engine has been off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then check your dipstick and add oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. - CHECK WASHER FLUID- 25 This message will appear for afew seconds indicating that you need washer solvent. CHANGE OIL SOON- 40 This message will appear when you have used 90% of the engine oil’s expected life, based on your driving patterns. CHANGE ENGINEOIL - 82 This means that thelife of your engine oil has expired and it should be changed within 200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter Recommendations” in your maintenance schedule booklet. After an oil change the Oil Life Index must be reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index on how to reset it. CRUISE ENGAGED - 43 This message will appear for afew seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise. ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 44 This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over 248” F (126O C). To avoid added strain on a hot engine turn off your Climate Control system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or the message is removed. If it does not cool down, turn off 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. 2-92 Y- -_ .. - I _ - ENGINE HOT - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF 16 This message will appear when the Climate Controlis in AUTO or DEFROST and theengine coolantis hotter than thenormal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When that happens, air conditioned airis not delivered. If the coolant temperature returns to normal, you must select AUTO, DEFOG or DEFROSTto return toa normal A/C compressor operation. FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW- 11 This message serves as awarning that the fuellevel in your tank is critically low. It means you should stop forfuel immediately. SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 14 - This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C and heating system are no longer working. Have your Climate Control system serviced if you notice a drop in heating and A/Cefficiency. STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY - 33 This message will a pear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key 11) senses thatan improper ignition key is being used to try to startthe 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 andchange the messages to WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE, and then START CAR. When theSTART CAR message is displayed, try again to start the engine. SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL - 02 This message appears if you have a problem with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership. 8 ~ --- 2-93 SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84 This message is displayedto indicate thatthe Suspension System is not operating properly. To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership. STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED- 42 CI c d ’ -2 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 VEHICLESOON 03 - -’ This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission Control System. If the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light on the instrument panel appears and then turns off, it is an indication that atemporary problem has cleared itself. Have your vehicle checked at your earliest convenience. STOP ENGINELOW OIL PRESSURE- 35 - - If this message appears while the engine is running, stop theengine and do not operateit until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to theengine can result. SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM- 83 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 forservice at once. THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAR MAY NOT RESTART- 34 This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key%). PASS-Key@IIwill prevent the vehicle from restartingif it is turned off, so you should take thevehicle to a proper service center before turningthe engine off. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running. Once you are where you can get service, turn the engineoff and then try to restart it. If the vehicle does not restart, thePASS-Key@II systemwill need servicing. TRACTION ACTIVE - 91 This message will be displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce wheel slippage. c _ c 2-94 TRACTION DISABLED - 88 e- 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 - 48 With the engine not running and theignition ON, press and hold the OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears in the Information Center (between five and 20 seconds). TURN SIGNAL ON - 20 This message is a reminder, afterdriving about amile, that you have your turn signal on. - TRUNK OPEN 24 This message indicates thatyour trunk is open when the ignition is ON. VERY LOW REFRIGERANTA/C COMPRESSOR OFF 12 This message means that theAir Conditioning system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to the A/C compressor. To avoid damage, theA/C compressor automatically turns off and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch from AUTO to ECON and remain there. Have your A/C system serviced if this message appears. - Speed Sensitive Steering(SSS) This system varies the amountof steering effort proportionate to your vehicle speed. Steeringis easier at a lower speed for increased maneuverability and parking ease. As your vehicle speed increases, the steering effortis also increased proportionately. At highway speeds the amount o f steering efforti s greatly increased to provide a manual-like steerin.efeel for maxirnu.m control and enhancedvehicle stability. 2-95 Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) automatically controls theride of your vehicle. The system controls damping forces in the shock absorbers and struts in response to various road and driving conditions. The system is capable of making these changes within milliseconds. The Road Sensing Suspension controller is a computerused to control and monitor the system. The computer receives input from vertical rotary position sensors, vehicle speed sensors, lift and dive signalsand determines optimum strut valving (suspension stiffness) for your current operating conditions. The computer also receives feedback from the various components to determine propersystem operation. If the computer receives an incorrect feedback from thesystem, an error code will be set in memory and a SERVICE RIDE CONTROLmessage will display on the Driver Information Center.If this message should appear, have your vehicle serviced atyour Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience. - .- I__ Oil Life Indicator This feature lets you know when to change your engine oil. It's based upon the engine oil temperatures andyour driving patterns. To see the display press the INFORMATION buttonseveral times until XX OIL LIFE LEFTappears. see how much " IYou'll oil life you have left as a percentage. For example, if you see 95 OIL LIFELEFT, that means that the way you're driving your car, 95% of your current oil life is still left. 2-96 c- - --- c _ .r-c -~ The Oil Life Indicator may say to change the oil sooner thanyour maintenance schedule.This can happenif driving conditions, such as short tripsin cold weather, cause shorter oil life. Alwayskeep 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 Cadillac Maintenance Schedule Booklet. 11 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 isgone andyou should change the oil right away (certainly within 200 more miles [320 km]). The system should indicate to change the oil between 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km), but it may even indicate to change it before 3,000 miles under very severe conditions. It all depends on your driving patterns. If it’s been 7,500 miles (12 500 km) the system indicates to change the oil. There aretwo 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 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months(whichever comes first) unless the display saysto change 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 “Engine Oil”in the Index. When You’ve Changed the Oil When new oil is put in, you’ll need to reset your system. To do this, display the OIL LIFE INDEXby pressing the INFORMATION button.Then press and hold the RESET buttonsuntil the display shows 100 OIL LIFE LEFT 2-97 Electronic Level Control The level control system automatically adjusts the rear trim height in response to changesin vehicle loading. The system consists of an air compressor assembly, air dryer, exhaust solenoid, compressor relay, height sensor, air adjustable shocks and air tubing. The height sensing function is performed by the Road-Sensing Suspension (RSS) rear position sensors. Rear trim height information is input from the rear position sensors to theRSS control module which controls compressor andexhaust solenoid operation. If the system has a slight leak, the air compressor will run frequently for a few seconds eachtime. For a larger airleak the air compressormay stay on for up to seven minutes. You should see your dealer forservice, but you can keep driving your Cadillac. -- -. 2-98 -~ - -* COMFORTCONTROLS AND AUDIO SYSTEMS In this section you'll find out how to operate thecomfort control systems and audiosystems offered with your Cadillac. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. YOUR CXDILLACAIR SYSTEM Outside Air - -- - Outside air flows through your vehicle whenit is moving. It entersyour vehicle through an inlet at thebase of the windshield. Keep this area clear of debris. Under most operating conditions this system usesoutside air when heating or cooling your vehicle. If you select the 60" F (16" C) AUTO setting, a door will close to stop theflow of most outside air allowing recirculated interior air to cool your vehic.le. Your vehic.lecan also use this recirculate mode during normalauto air conditioning if maximum cooling is needed to maintain the selected tempera.ture. Air Outlets D 3- 1 Air outlets arelocated in the center and at each side of the instrument panel. You can adjust the direction of airflow by moving the centercontrol levers or you can stop the airflow by moving the lever located on each sideof the outlets downward. Your vehiclehas strategically placed electronic sensors that provide information to thevehicle's computer systems. Your vehiclecan control the ventilation, heating and airconditioning automatically year round. The outside temperature,inside temperature setting, fan speeds andthe ECC selection are displayed on a digital screen. When the OFF button is selected nothing is on, but airwill still flow through your vehicle if you're moving. The system will try to keep the air at theselected temperature, butit might not be able to maintain it if it's hot or cold outside. The OUTSIDE temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running. You can change it from Celsius to Fahrenheit by pressing the ENG/MET (Englishhetric) button. c- - 3-2 Temperature To select the temperature you want, press the blue button for a cooler settingor the red button fora warmer setting.The temperature setting will be displayed on the digital screen. -- Temperatures from65" F (18" C) to 85 " F (29OC) may be selected for automatic temperature control.You may choose 60" F (16" C) for maximum cooling, and 90" F (33 C) for maximum heating. We recommend when first getting familiar with your vehicle, select 75" F (24' C). 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 Even though the ECON setting is automatic, the air conditioning compressor doesnot operate andit won't remove humidity from the air. The system will, however,attempt to keep the air at the selected temperature. Use this setting in cold or cool weather to save fuel. Use the AUTOsetting when it's warmoutside andyou need to cool the air. -4 3-3 AUTO With this setting, the airconditioning compressor cycles when needed to cool the air andit's all automatic. In cold weather when the system senses the need for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor ducts. As the interior temperature approaches the desired setting, the blower speed will decrease and theairflow could be directed throughthe defroster and floor ducts. To maintain interior comfort, the airflow may moveto the instrument panel air outlets and floor ducts (Bi-Level). On bright sunny days in cold weather, the airflow maycome out of the A/C outlets (Bi-Level mode) tomaintain comfort and preventstuffiness. r--T Electronic Climate Control Features A/C PURGE If your vehicle is sitting out ona hot day and you have it set on AUTO, a few seconds. That is the air will first flow out thefloor air ducts for normal. Thisis to expel hot air in the airducts. As the air is cooled, the flow will movethrough the A/C outlets. If you start your vehicle withthe fan setting on HIit will skip the A/C Purge. -. COLD WEATHER PURGE On cold days when your system is first turned on,in either theAUTO or ECON setting, and the fan settingis not onHI, a small amount of air will flow through the defroster duct while the system is waitingfor the engine coolant to warm up enough to provide heat. This prevents your breath from fogging your windshield. As the coolant warms up, the blower fan speed will gradually increaseandair willflow from the heater outlets, with some airflow to thewindshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions. .. MANUALLY RECIRCULATE INSIDE AIR There may be times when you want less air fromthe outside. To recirculate the air from the inside, in the AUTO setting, just setthe temperature to60" F ( 1 6 O C ) and adjust your fan speed. 3-4 -. 3 DEFOG Press this button todivide the air between the windshield and the heater ducts. This is useful when fog appears on thewindshield or side glass due to suddenrain or snowy conditions. FAN SPEEDS Press the fansymbol button until AUTO is displayed on At this setting, the fan speedis controlled automatically. If it is coldoutside, the blower may not run in the maximum highfan speed right away. The system checks the temperatureof the coolant to assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When the coolant is warm, the controller allows the fan to gradually increase to a higher speed. This prevents cold air fromblowing into thepassenger compartment. If you want the blower fan to runonly at a fixed highspeed, press the (upper) buttonuntil you see HI on thedisplay. If you want the fan speed to be automatic, butyou like the fan speed to be higher than the AUTO setting, just press fan thesymbol button until HI/AUTO is shown on the display. If you want the blower to run only at a fixed low speed, press the (lower) button until LO is shown on thedisplay. If you want the fan speed to run lower than the AUTOsetting, press the button until AUTO LO is shownon thedisplay. 3-5 DEFROSTER Press this button to remove fog or frost from the windshield. This setting sends most of the airflow to the winds,hieldwith onlya small amount to thefloor outlets. The fan speedwill workautomatically to maintain your requested interior temperature. If you need moreair directed to your windshield, you should speed. select a higher fan In somecold start conditions, the AUTOblower fan speedmay be limited until the enginecooling system warmsup. This is normal to prevent windshield fogging. It will help if you first clear any ice and snow from the hood and the air inlet (it’s between the hood and the windshield). 6( f4 a E A R DEFOGGER n Press this button to @ turn on the rear defogger. I With it, your rear window and both outsiderearview mirrors are heated, The system will automatically shutoff after 10 minutes. If further defogging is desired, simply press the button again. NOTICE: Scraping the insideof your rear window could cut and damage the heatinggrids. Your warranty would not coverthis damage. And don’t putdecals there; you might have to scrape them off. 13 a a 1 c1 - Electronic SolarSensor The Electronic Solar Sensoris part of the Electronic Climate Control System. The sensor monitors the sun's solar radiation. The Electronic Climate Control system uses this information to I automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort. f Rear Seat Air Outlet Move the FAN switch to adjust theblower speed fromLO to HI. Move the VENT lever to direct airflow from either the upperor floor outlets. F Ic.L, 3-7 Heated Windshield (Option) Front De-Ice Here’s how to use your heated windshield in coldweather 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 PARK (P). w DE-ICEa 3. Press the DE-ICE switch. A light will come on to tell you it is working. 4. Try not to use other electrical equipment while the system is working. The system willgo off after a four-minute heating cycle. If you shift out of PARK (P), the system will only cyclefor two minutes. If you want it to cycle again, press the switch. It will go on fortwo-minute cycles after that. If it has clearedyour windshield before the cycle is over, you can turn it off by just pressing the switch again. Use the defroster or defog features of the Electronic Climate Control to clear fog from the windshield as previously described. In warm weather the heatedwindshield systemhelps keep the vehicle’s interior cool by blocking much of the sun’s heat producing radiation. The system’s solar control propertiesalso help reduce interiorfading. There is a metal film in the windshield which will block out some radioor microwave signals.Therefore, the heatedwindshield will reduce the useful range of devices such as garage door openers and radar detectors. (In certainstates radar detectors are legal.) 3-8 r - AUDIO SYSTEMS ___ Your Delco@ audiosystem has beendesigned to operateeasily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of your audio s stem if you acquaint yourself with it .first.Find out what your Delco system can do andhow to operateall its controls, to be sureyou’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering thatwent into it. J FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound,however, FM signals will only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills may interfere with FM signals causing sounds to fade andmay also cause popping, crackling or momentary hissing noises. AM - 9 The range for most AM stations is greater than forEM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interferewith each other. (FCC regulations require some AM radio stations to reduce signal strength atnight to minimize interference.) AM can pick up noise from things like storms andpower lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. This means your radio can produce quality AM sound comparableto FM stereo. AMAX@ reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound. In addition to improved sound quality, AMAX@includes more stations on theAM band. You don’t have to do anything to your radio because AMAX@is automatic. 3-9 AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations aroundthe country use C-QUAM@to produce stereo, though somedo not. (C-QUAM@is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@system can get C-QUAM@,your ST stereo light will come onwhen you’re receivingit. Setting theClock Turn the ignition on and the radio off. Then: To Set the Hour: 1. Press SET, and within five seconds, 2. Press and hold SEEK. When the clock gets to the correct hour, release. To Set theMinutes: 1. Press SET, and within five seconds, 2. Press and hold SCAN. When the clock gets to thecorrect minute, release. Your clock isset. How to Operate Your Audio System Your Cadillac will have one of the following Delco@ RadioSystems. Please read about the system that pertains to your vehicle. 3-10 .- .- t- The Delco@Bose Gold Series Music Systemwith Cassette Player This standard music systemis the Delco' Bose Music System withdual playback. The system includes an AM and FM stereo electronically tuned radio receiver with an integral cassette, andsix Delco@custom designed speakers with very specific frequency ranges. A digital clock is also included. The Upper Knob The upperknob does thefollowing: It turns the radio on andoff. It controls the volume. It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, press the RCL/PROG knob to display the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, press the RCWPROG knob to display the time.) It allows you to hear the otherside of tape play. (When a cassetteis inserted into the player, press the knob to change sides.) Behind the upperknob is the balance control. It moves the sound between the left and right speakers. 3-11 The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Press the knob to switch between AM and FM. Behind the lower knob is the fade control. moves It the sound between the frontand rear speakers. Finding a Station SCAN When you press this button, up ordown, the SCAN indicator in the display will lightand the radio will find the next station and stay there for aboutfive seconds. Then it will go to thenext station and pause, and keep doing that until you press either theSCAN button again or the upper knob. SEEK This button selects stations, butit doesn’t keep moving as SCAN does. When you press SEEK, up ordown, the radiowill automatically go to thenext station andstay there. - Pushbuttons: You can set the pushbuttonsto get up to10 favorite stations (five on FMand five more onAM). 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose either AM or FM. Tune in a desired station. Press the SET button. Press one of the five pushbuttons within five seconds. 5. Repeat these stepsfor each of the five pushbuttons. Setting the Tone BASS: The slide control increases or decreases the bass response tone. Moving the control to theright increases bass while moving itto the left decreases it. TREB: The slide control increasesor decreases the trebleresponse tone. Moving the control to theright increases treble while moving it to theleft decreases it. \ 3-12 , Your Cassette Tape Player Your cassette tape playerworks best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on eachside. Tapes longer than thatare so thin that they may not work well in this player. If you look at the tape, or onits labelor box, it should say whether its bias, or “equalization,”is 70 microseconds (70 p) or 120 microseconds (120p). Chrome and metal tapes are 70 p sec and standard iron tapes are 120 p sec. Your tape player will adjust automaticallyfor either type of cassette tape. To Play a Cassette Tape 1. Turn the radio on. -- 2. Insert the cassette through the tape door. (The TAPE indicator in the display will light.) If you hear nothingor hearjust a garbled sound, the cassette may not be in squarely. Press theEJCT button to removethe tape and startover. The tape equalization is automatically sensed and set. Inserting the cassette also activates DOLBY noise reduction. DNR@is the Dynamic Noise Reduction. Ithelps remove backgroundhiss noise from the radio. “DNR’ is a registered trademarkof National Semiconductor Corporation. 3. Once the tapeis playing,use the upper andlower knobs to adjust the volume and balance, justas you do for the radio. Press the upper knob to change tape direction. The arrowin the display shows which direction thetape is being played. FWD: Press this buttonto go forward rapidly to another part of the tape. The radio will play during fast forward.To stop the tape, press the same button and the tape will start toplay. REV: Press this button to reverse the tape. To stop the tape,press the same buttonlightly or any of the other buttons. The radio will play during this reverse function. @ 3-13 PREk Press this button to go back to thebeginning of the last selection. If the player has played less than 10 seconds into the currentselection, pressing the PREVbutton will cause the player to find the beginning of the previous selection and resumeplay from that point. If the player is more than 10 seconds into the currentselection, pressing the PREV button will cause the player to find the beginning of the currentselection and resume play from that point. If PREV is pressed while the first selection on the tape is being played, the player will return to the beginning of that side of the tape. NEXT Press this button to advance to the next selection. If the selection is at the endof the tape, the tapewill reverse directions and begin playing at a normal speed. ST/PL Press this button to switch back to the radiowithout ejecting the tape. Press it a second time to start playing the tapeagain. EJCT Press this button to remove the tape. The Delco BoseGold Series Music System with Cassette and CD Player (Option) This optional sound system combines an AM/FM stereo radio with a cassette tape player and a compact disc player in a single unit. c - b 3- 14 The Upper Knob The upper knob does the following: 0 0 --- It turns the radioon and off. It controls the volume. It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, press the RCWPROG knob todisplay the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, press the RCWPROG knob to display the time.) It allows you to hear the otherside of tape play. (When a cassette is inserted into the player, press the knob to change sides.) The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations.Press the knob to switch between AM and FM. Behind the lower knob is the fade control.It moves the sound between the front and rear speakers. I- Finding a Station SCAN When you press this button, theSCAN indicator in the display will light and the radio will find the next station and stay there for aboutfive doing that seconds. Then it will go to the next station and pause, and keep until you press either theSCAN button again or the upperknob. SEEK This button selects stations, butit doesn’t keep moving as SCAN does. When you press SEEK the radiowill automatically go to thenext station andstay there. Pushbuttons: You can set the pushbuttons to get up 10 to favorite stations (five o n FM and five more on AM.) 1. Choose either AM or FM. 2. Tune in the station. 3. Press the SET button. 4. Press one of the five pushbuttons within five seconds. 5. Repeat these steps for each of the five pushbuttons. 3- 15 Setting theTone BASS: The slide control increases or decreases the bass response tone. Moving the controlto theright increases bass while moving itto the left decreases it. TREBLE: The slide control increasesor decreases the treble response tone. Moving the control to the right increases the treblewhile moving it to theleft decreases it. Your Cassette Tape Player Your cassette tape playerworks best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on eachside. Tapes longer than that areso thin that they may not work wellin this player. If you look at the tape, or on its labelor box, it should say whether its bias, or “equalization,” is 70 microseconds (70 p) or 120 microseconds (120p). Chrome and metal tapes are 70 p sec and standard iron tapes are 120 p sec. Your tape player will adjust automaticallyfor either type of cassette tape. To Play a Cassette Tape 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Insert the cassette throughthe tape door. (TheTAPE indicator in the display will light.) If you hear nothingor hear just a garbled sound, the cassette may not be in squarely. Press theEJCT button to remove the tape and start over. The tape equalization is automatically sensedand set. Insertingthe cassette also activates DOLBY@noise reduction. DNR@is the Dynamic Noise Reduction. Ithelps remove background hiss noise from theradio. *DNR@is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation. 3. Once the tapeis playing, use the upper andlower knobs to adjust the volume and balance, justas you do for theradio. Press the upperknob to change tape direction. The arrow in the display shows which direction the tape is being played. 3-16 F W D : Press this button togo forward rapidly to another partof the tape. The radiowill play during fast forward. To stop the tapepress the same button and the tapewill start toplay. REV: Press this buttonto reverse the tape. To stop the tapepress the same button lightly or any of the other buttons. The radio will play during this reverse function. PREV: Press this button to go back to thebeginning of the last selection. selection, If the player has played less than 10 seconds into the current pressing the PREV buttonwill cause the player to find the beginning of the previous selection and resumeplay from that point. If the player is more than 10 seconds intothe currentselection, pressing the PREV button will cause the player to find the beginning of the currentselection and resumeplay from that point. If PREV is pressed while the first selection on the tapeis being played, the player will return to the beginning of that side of the tape. NEXT: Press this button to advance to thenext selection. If the selection is at the endof the tape, the tape will reverse directions andbegin playing at a normal speed. ST/PL Press this button toswitch back to the radiowithout ejecting the tape. Press it a second time tostart playing the tapeagain. EJCT Press this button toremove the tape. To Play a Compact Disc Before you begin, please note: don’t use the mini-discs that arecalled “singles” (even with an adapter).They won’t eject. Use full-size compact discs only. 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Insert a CD (label side up) partway into the slot. The player will pull it in. Wait a few seconds and the CD will play. Then only the timeof day and CD will display. If the CD comes back out, check to see if 0 The disc is upside down. 0 The disc is dirty, scratched or wet. 0 There’s too much moisture in the air. If there is, wait about one hour and try it again. ERR: This error message is displayedif you have a condition of either extreme temperature, moisture or an incorrect CD. The CDwill automatically be ejected.When conditions are back to normal theCD should play again. RCL/PROG: Press this recall/program button onceto see what track is being played. Within five seconds press it a second time to see how long the track has been playing. Press it a third time to see thetime of day. L I REV: Press andhold the reverse button to returnrapidly withina track. Release it to play the passage. The elapsed timewill be displayed to show the reverseprogress of the CD. F W D : Press and hold this forward button to advance rapidly within a track. Releaseit to resume playing. Elapsed time will be displayed to show the forward progress of the CD. PREV: Press this button to go back to thebeginning of the track. Pressing this button when in the pause period between tracks will take it back to the startof the track preceding the pause. NEXT: Press this button to advance to thenext track. ST/PL: Press this button and the tape or CD will stop without ejecting and the radiowill start toplay. Press it again and the tape or CDwill start to play again. EJCT Press this button toremove the tape orCD. If you have both a CD and a tape in the player, then the other playback media will start toplay. Press it again and theother media will eject. COMP: Pressing this button makes soft and loud passages more equalin volume. For example, classical or jazz music has very quiet and very loud passages in the same tune. The COMPdisplay will light as long as COMP is on. Tips about YourAudio System Be aware that hearing damage fromloud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing canadapt tohigher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing.Take precautions by adjusting the volume control onyour radio toa safe sound level before your hearing adaptsto it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. - .- - .- NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipmentyour to vehicle -- like a tape player, CBradio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can addwhat you want. If you can, it’s very important to doit properly. Added sound equipmentmay interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delco@radio or other systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operationof sound equipment that has been added improperly. -- c -- So, before adding soundequipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. 3-19 Care of Your Cassette Tape Pkyer A tape player that is not cleanedregularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapesshould be storedin their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tapeplayer. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or afterevery 50 hours of use. If you notice areduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape orthe tape player is at fault. If this other cassette hasno improvement in sound quality, clean the tapeplayer. Cleaning may be donewith a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This system uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape headas the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.It is normal for the least three times to cartridge to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at ensure thoroughcleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Cadillac dealership. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassettewith a fabric belt to clean the tape head.This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. Cassette tapesare subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully.Store themin their original cases or other protective cases and away from directsunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc issoiled, dampen aclean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the centerto theedge. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. 3-20 L I . . . L-J Power Antenna Mast Care c _ Your power antenna will look its best andwork well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To Clean the AntennaMast 1. Turn on theignition and radio to raise the antenna tofull mast extension. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or an equivalent solvent. 3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt. 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth before retracting. - 5. Make the antennago up and down by turning the radioor ignition on and off. 6. Repeat if necessary. NOTICE: Don’t lubricate thepower antenna. Lubrication could damage it. NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged. If the antennadoes not go down when you turn the radiooff, it may be damagedor need to be cleaned. In eithercase, lower the antennaby hand by carefully pressing the antennadown. 3-21 NOTES L I I 3-22 n i M SECTION 4. YOUR DRIVING AND THE ROAD 4- 1 7 DEFENSIVE DRWTNG The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please startwith a very important safety device inyour Cadillac: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving reallymeans “beready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or otherdrivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about themost preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you isgoing to brake or turn suddenly. DRUNICEN D M N G Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims everyyear. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: 0 L - i Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision 0 Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are theresult of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, some 18,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. c - Many adults -- by some estimates, nearlyhalf the adult population-choose neverto drink alcohol, so they neverdrive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’sagainst the law in every U.S. state todrink alcohol. There aregood medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and thendrive. But whatif people do? How much is “too much” if the driver plans to drive? It’s a lotless than many might think. Although it depends oneach person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon fourthings: 0 0 How much alcohol consumed The drinker’s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking 0 The length of time it has taken the drinkerto consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound kg)(82 person who drinksthree 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hourwill end upwith a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquorlike whiskey, gin or vodka. 0 4-3 It’s the amountof alcohol that counts.For example, if the same person drank three doublemartinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each)within an hour, the person’s BAC wouldbe close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just beforeor during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lowerrelative percentage of body water than men.Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means thata woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weightwhen each hasthe same numberof drinks. The law in manyU.S. states sets thelegal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada,the limit is 0.08 percent. In some othercountries it’s even lower. The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the U.S. is 0.04 percent. The BACwill be over 0.10 percent after threeto six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends onhow much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. 4-4 LL CL But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that thedriving skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or herchance of having a collision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is twelvetimes greater; at alevel of 0.15 percent, the chance is twenty-five times greater! The body takes about an hourto rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful’’ isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to A person with take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? quickly enough to avoid even a moderate BAC might not be able to react the collision. There’s somethingelse about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to thebrain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash,that person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking. - _- c- 4-5 CONTROL OFA VEHICLE You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator.All three systems have to do theirwork at theplaces where thetires meet the road. Sometimes, as whenyou're driving on snow or ice, it's easyto ask more of those controlsystems than the tires and roadcan provide. That meansyou can lose controlof your vehicle. 4-6 7 cd Braking action involves perception timeand reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brakepedal. That’sperception time. Then you have to bring upyour foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time isabout 3/4 of a second.But that’s only an average. It might be less withone driver and aslong as two or threeseconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination,and eyesight all playa part.So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, avehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be alot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space betweenyour vehicle and others is important. vary greatly with the surface of And, of course, actual stopping distances the road (whetherit’s pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread;and the condition of your brakes. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some peopledrive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather thankeeping pacewith traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lotof heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate alot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brakelife. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving,brake normally but don’t pump yourbrakes. If you do, the pedalmay get harder topush down. If your engine stops, you will stillhave some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist isused up, it may take longer to stopand the brake pedalwill be harder topush. 4-7 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) c- Your Cadillac has anadvanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. ANTILOCK (0 - ABS) c This light on theinstrument panel will come onbriefly when youstart your vehicle. When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, you mayhear a momentary motoror clicking noise. And you may evennotice thatyour brake pedalmoves a little while this is goingon. This is the ABS system testing itself. If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brakesystem warning lightwill stay on. See “Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLight” in the Index. 4-8 ..* Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumpsout in front of you. You slam on thebrakes. Here’swhat happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stoprolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rearwheels. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keepsreceiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brakepedal. If you get too close to thevehicle in front of you, you won’t havetime to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough roomup ahead to stop,even though you have anti-lock brakes. rc- c . 4 . To Use Anti-Lock Don’t pump thebrakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. c- c- 4-10 Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction controlsystem that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that oneor both of the frontwheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. Whenthis happens, the system works the frontbrakes and reduces enginepower (by shutting off fuel injectors)to limit wheel spin. The TRACTION ACTIVEmessage will display on the Drivef Information Center when the traction controlsystem islimiting wheel spin. See “Driver Information CenterMessages” in the Index. You may feel thesystem working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction controlsystem begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditionsallow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control”in the Index.) The TRACTION DISABLEDmessage will display on theDriver Information Center tolet you knowif there’s a problemwith your traction control system. See “Driver Information Center Messages” in the Index. When thismessage is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. Braking in Emergencies -- Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more thaneven the very best braking. 4-11 STEERING Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stopsor thesystem is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to takecurves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us is subject to the samelaws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for thevehicle to change its path when you turn the frontwheels. If there’s no traction, inertiawill keep thevehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever tried to steera vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this. The tractionyou can get in a curve depends on thecondition of your tires and the roadsurface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the onefactor you can control. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed asyou approach acurve, do it before you enter thecurve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive’’through thecurve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerateuntil you are outof the curve, and then accelerate gently into thestraightaway. 4-12 Steering in Emergencies There aretimes when steering can be moreeffective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stopsright in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action -- steering around the problem. Your Cadillac can perform very well inemergencies like these. First apply your brakes. It is better toremove as much speed as you can from a left or right possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the depending on thespace available. An emergency like this requires close attention and aquick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. . . : The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4- 13 OFF-ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometime thatyour right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly belowthe pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.Ease off the accelerator and then,if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement. You can turn thesteering wheel up to 1/4 turn until the right front tire contacts thepavement edge. Thenturn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. OFF ROAD RECOVERY OUARIER TURN c1 edge of paved surfact L 4-14 IL.4 PASSING The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates,moves around thevehicle ahead, then goesback into theright lane again. A simple maneuver? -- 1 Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane asoncoming traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face toface with the worst of all traffic accidents -- the head-on collision. So here are sometips for passing: a “Drive ahead.”Look down the road, to thesides, and to crossroads for situations thatmight affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. a Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead thatmight indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken centerline usually indicates it’s all right to pass (providing the road aheadis clear). Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seemsempty of approaching traffic. -c 0 Do not get too close to thevehic1.e youwant to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. Forone thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. 4- 15 When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane anddon’t get too close. Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that more thanmakes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And if something happensto cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow downand drop back again and wait for another opportunity. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out topass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and startyour left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are farenough aheadof the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into theright lane. (Remember thatyour right outside mirroris convex. The vehicle youjust passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.) Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicletoo rapidly. Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing downor starting to turn. If you’re being passed, make it easy for thefollowing driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease alittle to the right. - 4 .--J 4-16 LOSS OF CONTROL Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steeringand acceleration) don’thave enough friction where the tires meet the road to dowhat the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steerand constantly seek an escape route or areaof less danger. Skidding In askid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The threetypes of skids correspond to your Cadillac’s three control systems. In the brakingskid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed orsteering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. Andin the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. A cornering skid isbest handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any traction controlsystem helps avoid onlythe acceleration skid. If your vehicle starts toslide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedaland quickly steer theway you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out.Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,gravel, or other material is on the road.For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important toslow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will belongerand vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction,try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tiresto slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a “mirrored surface”-- and slow down when you have anydoubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. r -. c 4-18 DRIPTNG AT NIGHT h - Night driving is more dangerous thanday driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here aresome tips on night driving. 0 Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce theglare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speedroads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas,watch for animals. If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. Night Vision CI No one can see aswell at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend theday in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have lesstrouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, butthey also make a lot of things invisible. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. Whenyou are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into approaching the lights. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean -- inside and out. Glare at nightis made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more thanclean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly. Remember thatyour headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn orcurve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for properaim, so should your eyes beexamined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness -- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren’teven aware of it. 4-20 b - c- . . .-- ) . - J DRn/lNG IN THE M A T w- r-- Rain andwet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerateor turnas wellbecause your tire-to-road tractionisn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left,you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be cautiousif rain starts to fall while youare driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned fordriving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, aheavy rain can makeit harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edgeof the road, and even people walking. It’s wise to keepyour wiping equipment in good shape and keepyour windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper insertswhen they show signsof streaking ormissing areas onthe windshield, or when strips of rubber startto separate from the inserts. 4-21 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even goingthrough some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, tryto slow down before you hit them. 4-22 Hydroplaning __ -.. - I Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up underyour tires that they can actually ride onthe water. This can happenif the roadis wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has littleor no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.But it can if your tires haven’t much tread orif the pressure in one or moreis low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can seereflections from trees, telephone poles, or othervehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens athigher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule abouthydroplaning. The best advice isto slow downwhen it .is raining. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips - -. Turn on your low-beam headlamps -- not justyour parking lamps -- to help make you more visible to others. Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourselfmore clear room ahead, and be prepared tohave your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth.(See “Tires”in the Index.) 4-23 One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amountof traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the otherdrivers are doing and pay attention totraffic signals. Here areways to increase your safety in city driving: 0 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into anunknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save time andenergy. (See thenext part, “Freeway Driving.”) 2 - Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corneris busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start tomove, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be runningthe redlight. 4-24 + - FREEWAY D M N G Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are thesafest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to theright. Drive at the same speed most of the otherdrivers are driving. Too-fastor too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. 4-25 At the entrance thereis usually a ramp thatleads to thefreeway. If you have a clearview of the freeway as you drive along the entranceramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determinewhere you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge intothe gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors andglance over your shoulder as oftenas necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to theposted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stayin the right lane unless you want to pass. CI -. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just beforeyou leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure thereisn’t another vehicle inyour “blind” spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slowerat night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to thenext exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not toyour sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. 4-26 - - - .- _ 1 BEFORE LEAVTNG O N A LONG TRlP Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you’re not fresh -- such as after aday’s work -- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey.Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for along trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you’ll find experienced and ableservice experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to helpif you need it. Here are somethings you can check before a trip: 0 Windshield WasherFluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windowsclean inside and outside? 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? 0 0 0 0 Lamps: Are they allworking? Are thelenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to asafe, trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are thetires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlookalong your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major stormsystem? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? HIGAWKAY HYPNOSIS Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is itjust plain falling asleep at thewheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something about aneasy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it happen toyou! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then here aresome tips: Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead andto the sides. Check your rearview mirrors andyour instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into arest, service, or parking area and take a nap,get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. 4-28 .--. . . - P c1 - HILL AND MOUNTMN ROADS I Driving on steephills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. p- If you drive regularly in steepcountry, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. r* r -, Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These partscan work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go 'down hills.The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep orlong hill. r 4-29 0 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears helpcool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. 0 Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hillsor mountains. Don’tswing wideor cut across the centerof the road. Drive at speeds that letyou stay in your own lane. 0 As you go over the topof a hill, be alert.There could be something in your lane,like a stalled car or anaccident. You may see highway signson mountains thatwarn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, orwinding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 0 4-30 L- WINTER D m N G Here are sometips for winter driving: 0 Have your Cadillac in good shape forwinter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. 0 You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. 4-31 I I Include an ice scraper, asmall brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel,a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bagof sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure theseitems in your vehicle. 4-32 - - .__ Driving on Snow or Ice _% Most of the time, thoseplaces where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip”and will need to be very careful. What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snowor ice can be slick and hard todrive on. But wet ice can be even more troublebecause it may offer the least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32°F; 0” C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. 4-33 Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. Your traction controlsystem improves your ability to acceleratewhen driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you’llwant to slow downand adjust your driving to the road conditions. See “Traction Control System” in the Index. c- Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stopon a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner thanyou wouldon dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock” inthe Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On anotherwise clear road,ice patches may appear in shaded areas wherethe sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behindbuildings, or underbridges. Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roadsare clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake beforeyou are onit. Try not to brake whileyou’reactually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. c- L J 7 4-34 -~ -_ ~ ~~ ~~ If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stoppedby heavy snow, youcould be in a serious situation.You you should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that are nearhelp andyou can hike through thesnow. Here are somethings to do tosummon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stoppedby the snow. Put onextra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators fromnewspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats-- anything you can wrap aroundyourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run theengine to keepwarm, but becareful. 4-35 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine,make it go a little faster than justidle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses lessfuel for the heat thatyou get and it keeps the batterycharged. You will need awell-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile. 4-36 Then, shut theengine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat thisonly when you feel really uncomfortable fromthe cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keepwarm, you can get out of the vehicle and do somefairly vigorous exercises every halfhour or so until help comes. LOADING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLE CAP. WT. OCCUPANTS FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG -- - MAX. LOADING& GVWR SAME ASVEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa F RT. RR. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION \ GEN GME 1 Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. on the driver's door tells you The Tire-Loading Information label found the propersize, speed ratingand recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry. This weight iscalled the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all options not installed in the factory. 4-37 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATEGVWRGAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY,BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENIN EFFECT ON THE TIONSTANDARDS DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWNABOVE. The otherlabel is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (GrossVehicle Weight Rating). The GVWRincludes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t carry more than176 pounds (80 kg) in your trunk. c3 n n n n a 4-38 _u NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover partsor components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or vehicle goes. If you have to stop anything else -- they will go as fast as the or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. 4-39 - TOWING A T M L E R c- c - NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not coveredby your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advicein this part, andsee your Cadillac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read theinformation in “Weightof the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than justdriving your vehicleby itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That’s the reason forthis part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips andsafety rules. Many of these are important foryour safety and that of your passengers. So please read thissection carefully before you pull a trailer. 4-40 Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tiresare forced to work harder against the dragof the addedweight. The engine is required to operate atrelatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat.What’s more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. If You Do Decide To Pull A mailer If you do, here are some important points. 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sureyour rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source forthis information can bestate orprovincial police. Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer aboutsway controls. 0 0 Don’t tow a trailer atall during the first 1,000 miles (1600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other partscould be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t make starts atfull throttle. This helps your engine andother partsof your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions whentowing a trailer. Don’tdrive faster than themaximum posted speedfor trailers (or no more than55 mph (90 km/h)) to save wear on your vehicle’s parts. 4-4 1 Three important considerations have to dowith weight: Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailersafely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) total, including the load. But even that can be too heavy. It dependson how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperatureand how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer areall important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment thatyou have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for ourtrailering information oradvice, or you can write us at Cadillac Consumer Relations Center, Cadillac Motor Car Division, 30009 Van Dyke, EO. Box 9025, Warren, MI 48090-9025. In Canada, write to GeneralMotors of Canada Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. Ic-r Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the totalcapacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the peoplewho will be riding in the vehicle. And if you will towa trailer, you must subtract the tongue loadfrom your vehicle’s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “Loading Your Vehicle” inthe Index for more information about your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. 4-42 L -I A B If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue(A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a --_ “weight-distributing” hitch, the trailer tongue(A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailerweight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer,weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to seeif the weights are proper.If they aren’t, you may be able to get themright simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weighton Your khicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the recommended pressurefor cold tires. You’ll find these numberson the Certification labelat the rear “Loading Your Vehicle”in the Index. edge of the driver’s door or see Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. 4-43 It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here aresome rules to follow: Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sureto seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide’’ in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. n M L . 4 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or otherbumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safetychains to dragon the ground. Trailer Brakes Because you have anti-lock brakes, don’t try to tapinto your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. If you do, both brake systems won’t work well, or at all. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. 4-44 .-c. - Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. Andalways keep in mind that thevehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as yourvehicle is by itself. Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailermoving and then apply the trailer brake controllerby hand to be sure the brakes are working. This letsyou check your electrical connection at thesame time. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that thelights and any trailer brakesare still working. Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead asyou would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. Thiscan help you avoid situations that requireheavy braking and suddenturns. You’ll need more passing distance up aheadwhen you’re towinga trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer,you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return toyour lane. Backing Up Hold the bottomof the steeringwheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to theleft, just move that hand to theleft. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guideyou. 4-45 Making Turns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle couldbe damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer,make wider turns thannormal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well inadvance. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer,your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher andextra wiring. The greenarrows on your instrument panelwill flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lampswill also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanesor stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panelwill flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailerare burned out. Thus,you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailerbulbs are still working. Driving On Grades Reduce speed andshift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they wouldget hot andno longer work well. 4-46 - Parking on Hills __ You really should not parkyour vehicle, with a trailer attached, on hill. a If something goes wrong, your rig could start tomove. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to parkyour rig on a hill, here’s how to doit: 0 Apply your regular brakes, but donot shift into PARK (P). 0 Have someoneplace chocks under the trailerwheels. 0 When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 0 Reapply the regular brakes.Then shift into PARK (P) firmly and apply your parking brake. Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to Leave AfierParking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes andhold the pedal down whileyou: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and 0 Be sure theparking brake has released. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 0 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store thechocks. 4-47 Adahtenance When TrailerTowing Your vehiclewill need service more oftenwhen you're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that areespecially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to see thatall hitch nuts andbolts are tight. Engine Coding When Trailering Your cooling system may temporarily overheat duringsevere operating conditions such as: Climbing grades steeper than4% at ambient temperaturesabove 90°F (32" C) with a loaded vehicle and trailer. Stopping after high-speed driving. Idling for long periods in stop-and-go traffic. If the ENGINEHOT-A/C COMPRESSOR OFF message appears on the Driver Information Center, do not be alarmed. This is a normal function designed to reduce the load on theengine and cooling system. You can continue to drive your vehicle. If the ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE message appears on the Driver Information Center,pull off to theside of the road as soon as it is safe to doso. When the vehicle is at a complete stop,shift the transaxle selector to PARK (P) and allow the engineto idle. Do not turn off the engine or increase engine speedabove a normal idle. After several minutes, resumedriving at a reduced speed. Return to normal driving after 10 minutes if the ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE message is not displayed. 4-48 -- I PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. HAZARD W N I N G FLASHERS n Your hazard warning flashers letyou warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. 5-1 I Press the buttonin to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on andoff. t* HAZARD A One of these lights on your instrument panel will flash indicating that the hazard warning flashers are on. Your hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed in regardless of the key position. 5-2 .- c-- OTHER W M I N G DEWCES If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the sideof the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 5-3 JUMP STARTING If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumpercables to start your Cadillac. Please follow the stepsbelow to doit safely. IC- NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’tbe covered by your warranty. w i n g to start your Cadillacby pushing or pulling it won’t work and it could damage your vehicle. 5-4 c- TO JUMP START YOUR CADILLAC 1. Check the othervehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles canbe damaged. 2. Get thevehicles close enough so the jumpercables can reach, but be sure thevehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connectionyou don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Cadillac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 3. Turn off the ignition on bothvehicles. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed andradios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries, as well as avoid damage to any of the accessories. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. 5-5 5. Start by removing the red positive (+) terminal cover. 5-6 6. Check that the jumpercables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here aresome things you should know. Positive (+ ) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don’t connectpositive (+) to negative (-) or you’ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 8. Don’t let the other endof the positive cable touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+ ) terminal of the good battery. 9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery’s negative (-) terminal. 5-7 the 10. Don’t letthe otherend of the negative cable touch anything until the next step. The otherend of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal parton theengine of the vehicle with the deadbattery. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not nearengine parts thatmove. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to battery is much less. 11. Now start thevehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for awhile. 12. Try to start thevehicle with the deadbattery. If it won’t start after afew tries, it probably needs service. 5-8 7 13. Remove the cablesin reverse order toprevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each otheror any other metal. 5-9 TOWING YOUR VEHICLE Try to have a GM dealer ora professional towing service towyour Cadillac. The usual towing equipment is: A. Sling Type B. Wheel Lift C. Car Carrier If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket itemslike fog lamps, aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect. Before you do anything, turn on thehazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: 0 That your vehicle cannot be towed from the frontor rearwith sling-type equipment. 0 That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. The make, model andyear of your vehicle. Whether you can still move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged. 5-10 f k P !, When thetowing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailedtowing instructions andillustrations. The operator may want to see them. When your vehicle is being towed,have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clampedin a straight-aheadposition, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. 5-11 Don’t have your vehicle towed on the frontwheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the frontwheels, don’t go more than 35 mph (56 kmih) or farther than25 miles (40 km) or your transaxle will be damaged. If these limits must be exceeded, then the frontwheels have to be supported on dolly. a ENGINE OVERHEATING The Driver InformationCenter will display either ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINEor STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATING. In addition you will findthe warning light about ahot engine on your instrument panelon Canadian vehicles. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Should a low coolant conditionexist and themessage STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATINGis displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage. This operating modeallows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency; you may driveup to 50 miles (80 km). Towing a trailer in the overheat protectionmode should be avoided. 5-12 6-4 NOTICE: After driving in the “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode,” to avoidengine damage, allow the engineto cool before attempting any repair. Theengine oil may be severely degraded. Change the oil and reset the oil life indicator. See “Engine Oil, When to Change” in the Index. - If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine f - r 5-13 - NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant,yourvehiclecan bebadlydamaged.Thecostlyrepairs would not be covered by your warranty.See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode”in the Index. II‘ lj?Nu Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, theproblem may not be tooserious. Sometimes theengine can get a little too hot when you: 0 Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. 0 Tow a trailer. - If you get the overheatwarning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Dial temperature control to thehighest heat setting and open the window, as necessary. 3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving-- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or THIRD (3). If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to besafe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and parkyour vehicle right away. If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine fortwo or three minutes while you’reparked, to see if the warning stops. But then, if you still havethe warning, turn ofithe engine and get everyoneout of the vehicle until it cools down.Also see “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” listed previously in this section. You may decide notto lift the hood but to get service help right away. 5-14 L c4 -, - COOLING SYSTEM - When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: - A. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap. B. Electricenginefans. 5-15 13 a If the coolant inside the coolant surgetank is boiling, don’t do anything else until itcools down. The coolant level should be visible inside the surge tank once the cap has been removed.If it isn’t, you mayhave a leak in the radiatorhoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. a I IR NOTICE: Engine damageif you keep running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode”in the Index. If there seems to be no leak, with the engine oncheck to see if the electric engine fans are running. If the engine is overheating, bothfans should be running. If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service. 5- 16 a How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank -- - If you haven’t found aproblem yet, but thecoolant level isn’t at a visible level within the surge tank, adda 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See “Engine Coolant”in the Index for more information aboutthe propercoolant mix.) 5-17 I I NOTICE: -- In cold weather,watercanfreezeandcrack the engine,radiator, heater core andother parts. So use the recommendedcoolant. L 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure capslowly to theleft until it first stops. (Don't press down whileturning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that tostop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the cap,but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 5-19 I - 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, up to thebase of the filler neck. p_ Z 4. With thecoolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. -If the level islower, add more of the propermix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches abouttwo and a half inches (60 mm) below the base of the filler neck. 5-20 d 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure thearrows on the pressure cap line up like this. Start the engine andallow it to warm up. If the ENGINE COOLANT LOW message does not appear on the Driver Information Center, coolant is at the properfill level. If an ENGINE COOLANTLOW message does appear, repeat steps1 to 3 or seeyour dealer. I F A TIRE GOES FLAT It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire,it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should everhave a “blowout,” hereare afew tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tirefails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal andgrip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain laneposition, then gently brake to a stopwell out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on acurve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correctionyou’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering theway you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently braketo astop, well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, thenext part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change aflat tire safely. 5-2 1 C . G I N GA FLAT TIRE If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a levelplace. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and changea tire. 5-22 1. The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk under the spare tirecover. Rotate theplastic wing nut and remove the cover. 2. Remove the wing nut that secures the jack and wheel wrench and remove them fromthe trunk. 5-23 3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt and rotate it clockwise. That will raise the lift head a little. . . 5-24 4. There is a center wheel cover on your aluminum wheel. I Usethe flat end of the wheel wrench, I prying along the edge of this cover until it comes off. Be carefulnot to scratch the aluminum wheel edge. Don't try to remove it withyour hands. I I I 5. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all I the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 5 -25 6. Position the jack under thevehicle. Your vehiclehas a notch on the frame near eachof the wheels (A Front and B Rear). Fit the lift head into the notch nearest the wheel withthe flat tire. 5-26 7. Raise the vehicle by rotating thewheel wrench clockwise. Raise thevehicle high enough off the ground so the tire can be removed. 1 8. Remove allof the 1 wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Place thespare on the wheel mounting surface. . a -I 5-28 * r - 710. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded endof the nuts towardthe wheel. Tighten each nutby hand until the wheel is held against the hub. -P-- 11. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. r r 5-29 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence asshown. c- Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover inthe trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. &I C-L NOTICE: Wheel coverswon’t fit on your compact spare.If you try to put a wheel coveron your compactspare, you could damage the cover or the spare. 5-30 COMPACT SPARE TIRE Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare onyour vehicle, you should stopas soon as possible and make sureyour spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spareis made to performwell at posted speed limits for distances upto 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced whereyou want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer andbe in good shape in case you need it again. 1 NOTICE: Don’t take your compactspare through an automatic wash car with guide rails. The compact spare canget caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other partsof your vehicle. Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle. And don’t mix your compact spareor wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keepyour spare and its wheel together. NOTICE: Tire chainswon’t fit your compact spare.Using them will damage yourvehicle and destroy the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact spare. 5-3 1 IF YOU’RE STUCK: IN SAND,MUD, ICE OR SNOW I What you don’t want to dowhen your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The methodknown as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you mustuse caution. NOTICE: Spinning your wheelscan destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires.If you spin the wheels toofast while shifting your transaxle backand forth, youcan destroy your transaxle. For information aboutusing tire chainson your vehicle, see “Tire Chains” in the Index. Rocking your vehicle toget it out: First, turn your steering wheelleft and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift backand forthbetween REVERSE (R) and a forward gear,spinning the wheels aslittle as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while youshift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedalwhen the transaxle is in gear. If that doesn’t get you out aftera few tries, you may need to betowed out. If you do need to be towed out, see“Towing Your Vehicle”in the Index. I n U 5-32 Lu SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Here you will find information about the careof your Cadillac. This section begins with service and fuel information, and thenit shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. SERWCE Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer forall your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM partsand GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Delco 6-1 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to dosome of your own service work, you’llwant to get the proper Cadillac Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Cadillac than this manual can. To order the properservice manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index. Your vehiclehas an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work,see “Servicing Your AirBag-Equipped Cadillac” in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receiptsand list the mileage and in the dateof any service work youperform. See “Maintenance Record” the Index. c- I NOTICE: If you try todo your own service work without knowing enough about it, your vehicle could be damaged. 6-2 FUEL -_ - Use premium unleadedgasoline rated at 91 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United Statesand CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. Thesefuels should have the properadditives, so you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In the United States and Canada, it’s easy to be sureyou get the right kind of gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see UNLEADEDright on the pump. And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler neck. is at least 91. If the octaneis lessthan 91, you Be sure the posted octane may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive.(In an emergency, you may be able to use lower octane -- as low as 87 -- if heavy knocking does not occur.) If you’re using91 orhigher octane unleaded gas and you still get heavy knocking, your engine needsservice. What aboutgasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel thatis no more than15% MTBE is fine for yourvehicle. Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine foryour vehicle. Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. I NOTICE: Fuel that is more than 5% methanol is bad for your vehicle. Don’t use it. It can corrode metal partsin your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under your warranty. And even at 5% or less, there must be “cosolvents” and corrosion preventersin this fuel to help avoid these problems. 6-3 Gasolinesfor Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits fromforming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune andyour emission control system workingproperly. It’s good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part forcleaner air. Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates. General Motors recommends thatyou use gasolines with these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol.By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in those partsof the country that have high carbon monoxide levels. In addition, somegasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially inthose parts of the country thathave high ozone levels. You should ask your servicestation operatorsif their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTMES If you plan on driving inanother country outside theU.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work wellor atall. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, andyour engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor will be damaged. All of that meanscostly repairs that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, askan autoclub, or contact a major oil company that doesbusiness in the country where you’ll be driving. You can also write us at the following address foradvice. Just tell us where you’re goingand give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, North AmericanExport Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 6-4 c _ _ FILLING YOUR TANK The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle. 6-5 The release button is in the glove box. Or you can use the manual door release override on the left side of the trunk L- 6-6 While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. P r To take off the cap, turn it slowlyto the left (counterclockwise). Be careful not to spill gasoline.Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Cadillac” inthe Index. When you put the capback on, turnit to theright until you hear atleast three clicks. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer fit or can get one for you.If you get the wrong type, it may not have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged. ,- 6-7 CHECKING THINGS UNDER THE HOOD ,- Hood Release 6-8 - Then go to the frontof the vehicle and lift the secondary hood release to open the hood. Fluid Usage Label The fluid usage label is a color coded label identifying the variousfluids used in your vehicle. Colors representedon the label match the lettering or handlecolor of the fluid you want to check. c 0 0 GREEN: Engine Coolant ORANGE: Power Steering Fluid YELLOW. Engine Oil RED: Transmission Fluid WHITE: Brake Fluid BLUE: Washer Fluid P--+ 6-9 ENGINE OIL A CHECK OIL LEVELmessage will appear when the engine oil is approximately a quart low. If the message is displayed, check the dipstick level and add oil as needed. It’s a good idea to check your engine oil everytime you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drainback into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 6-10 c1 C r c- -- rcT r ,- - - To Check Engine Oil Pull out thedipstick and clean itwith a papertowel or cloth, then pushit back in all the way. Remove itagain, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Wiben to Add Oil If ,the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities andSpecifications” in the Index. Don’t add too muchoil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. To remove, turn the oil fill cap counterclockwise. I Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Oil to Use Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst”symbol. The “Starburst” symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), and is preferred foruse in your gasoline engine. If you change your own oil, be sure you use oilthat has the “Starburst” symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. 6-12 L-5 t * _p You should also use the properviscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTY BRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUELECONOMYANDCOLOSTARTiNG,SELECTTHELOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. HOT WEATHER COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it’s goingto be colder than60°F (16OC) before your next oil change. Whenit’s very cold, you should use S A E 5W-30. These numberson an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, suchas S A E 20W-50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American PetroleumInstitute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. Failure to use the proper oilcan result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. 6-13 GM Goodwrench@oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil Your Cadillac has an “Oil Life Indicator.” This feature will let you know when to change your oil and filter -- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle more than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months without an oil change. The system won’t detect dustin the oil. So, if you drive in a dusty area, be sure tochange your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or soonerif the CHANGE OILSOON light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life Indicator when the oil has been changed. For more information, see “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index. How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator After theoil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE LEFTmessage by pressing the INFORMATION button. Thenpress and hold the RESET button until the display shows“100”. This resets theoil life index.The -. message will remain off until the next oil change is needed. The percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any time by pressing the INFORMATION buttonseveral times until the OIL LIFE LEFT message appears. For more information on theOil Life Index feature, see __ “Oil Life Index” in the Index. - Engine Coolant Heater c- An engine coolantheater can be abig help if you have to park outside in very cold weather, O°F (-HOC) orcolder. If your vehicle has this option, see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. What to Do with Used Oil - Did you knowthat used engine oil contains certain elements thatmay be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer?Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and :water, or a good hand cleaner.Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sureto drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouringit on the ground, intosewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, aservice station or a local recycling center forhelp. -__+ 6-15 AIR C L E m E R II . * Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire cancause a damagingengine fire. And, dirt caneasily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving. 6-16 -~ -. AIR CLEANER FILTER REPLACEMENT Disconnect the sensor, located near the throttle body, from the air duct. c Remove the crankcase vent tube from the top of the air duct. 6-17 Loosen the clamp at the throttle body and disconnect the air duct from the throttle body. Unlatch the clamp and gently remove the air cleaner from the vehicle. 6-18 Push the two tabs and pivot the tophalf to separate the air cleaner. Once you have replaced the air cleaner filter, reverse the steps to reassemble. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID when to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Referto the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid. 6-19 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done atyour Cadillac dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure tofollow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on thedipstick. LI NOTICE: Too much or toolittle fluid can damage your transaxle.Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to getan accurate readingif you check your transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes beforechecking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: 0 When outside temperatures are above 90 " F (32 C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get theright reading, the fluid should be atnormal operating temperature, which is 180" F to 200 F (82 C to 93 " C). Get thevehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures areabove 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO°C), you may have to drive longer. 0 6-20 l- To check the fluid level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about threeseconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Turn the cap counterclockwise to unlock it. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. ;c- 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. 6-21 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of transaxle fluid to use. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the properfluid to bring the level into thecross-hatched area on thedipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the properlevel. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a pint (OSL). Don’t ove@ZZ. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-I11is not covered by your new vehiclewarranty. -. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check.” When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator Your vehicle isequipped with a transaxle fluid change indicator. A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will displayon the Information Center when the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle fluid needs to be changed or ateach 100,000miles (160 000 km) interval, whichever occurs first. When thismessage appears, change the transaxle fluid and reset thetransaxle fluid life indicator as follows: 1. Turn the key ON but do not start the engine. 2. Press and hold the OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons on the climate control simultaneously until the TRANS FLUID RESETmessage appears in the Information Center (between five and 20 seconds). 6-22 - -- m_ ENGINE COOLANT The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolantwhen it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The propercoolant for your Cadillac will: Give freezing protection down to -34OF (-37OC). Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128°C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights work as they should. What to Use Use amixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets“GM Specification 1825M,”which won’tdamage aluminum parts.You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M witha complete coolantflush and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)with any complete coolantflush and refill. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. 6-23 I NOTICE: I- If you use an improper coolant mix, yourengine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repaircost wouldn't be coveredby your warranty.Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Ic _ Adding Coolant Your cooling system whenhot is under alot of pressure. If the ENGINE COOLANT LOW message should appear on the Driver Information Center, you will need to addcoolant. If the ENGINE COOLANT LOW message does not appear, the coolant is at the properfill level. 6-24 To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the properlevel, which istwo and ahalf inches (60 mm) below the base of the fill neck. Use aflashlight as necessary to see into thetank. To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolantsurge tank, but only when the engine is cool. __ When replacing the pressurecap, make sure it is tight. c- 6-25 SURGE TANK PRESSURE CAP NOTICE: Your surge tankcap is a 15 psi (105 Wa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to preventcoolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tubeon the radiator filler neck. If your surge tank pressure cap needsto bereplaced an AC' cap is recommended. THERMOSTAT Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. If your thermostat needsto be replaced an AC@thermostat is recommended. POWER STEERING FLUID - How to Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartmentis cool, unscrew the cap andwipe the dipstick with a cleanrag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. 0 When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the HOT mark. 0 When the engine compartment is cool, the level should beat the FULL COLD mark. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspectedandrepaired. -, What to Add r Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. NOTICE: When adding power steering fluidor making a complete fluid change, alwaysuse the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. n 6-27 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, besure toread the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operatingyour vehicle in an areawhere the temperature may fall below freezing, usea fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. To Add Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. I 4 -. 1 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for addingwater. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid of the washersystem. Also, water tank and other parts doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washerfluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage thetank if it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damageyour washer system and paint. 6-28 IC- - r .c-- Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder ishere. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the brakefluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brakelining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The otherreason is that fluid is leaking out of the brakesystem. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak meansthat sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (orremove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. 6-29 To Check BrakeFluid Remove the cap. c _ The fluid level must beto the maximum fill line at the base of the neck as shown. When your brake fluid fallsto a low level, yourbrake warning lightwill come on. See “BrakeSystem Warning Light”in the Index. W a t to Add When you do need brake fluid, use onlyDOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme l l @(GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only, and always clean thebrake fluidreservoir capbefore removing it. NOTICE: Don’t let someone put in thewrong kind of fluid. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brakesystem parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Brake fluid can damage paint,so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, washit off immediately. See ‘!Appearance Care” in theIndex. 6-30 I-- I- Brake Wear C Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake padshave built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake padsare worn andnew pads are needed. The soundmay come andgo or be heardall the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on thebrake pedalfirmly). NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climatesmay cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean somethine is wrong with your brakes. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. r Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normalheight, or if there is a rapid increasein pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes,with or withoutthe vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear. P 6-31 Replacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on a modernvehicle is complex.Its many parts have to beof top quality and work welltogether if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we designand test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, asyour Cadillac does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones putin -- be sureyou get new genuine GM replacement parts.If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone putsin brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone putsin the wrong replacement brakeparts. BATTERY Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@battery. You never have to add water to oneof these. When it’s time for anew battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@battery. Get one thathas the replacement number shown on theoriginal battery’s label. - Whicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from runningdown. Contact your dealer tolearn how to prepareyour vehicle for longer storage periods. 6-32 I _ 1 4 Battery Power Loss If you lose battery power or thebattery is disconnected, your car’s It takes just over20 minutes to do it.If computer must be programmed. you want to doit yourself, here’s how: 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Make sure the frontwheels are straight. 3. Turn off the Electronic Climate Control. 4. Start the enginein PARK (P) and letit idle for 15 minutes. Then: shift the transaxle to OVERDRIVE 5. Put your foot on the brake pedal, (@)and letit idle forthree minutes or more. Do not accelerate the engine. Then: 6. With the car in THIRD (3), turn theElectronic Climate Controlto AUTO and let the engine idle for three minutes or more. 7. Turn your engineoff. Now your computer is programmed. H2UOGEN BULBS 6-33 EXTElUOR LA2MP HOUSINGS Your Cadillac’s lamp housings are designed with small vents so moisture will be removed when the lights are on, or afterdriving for a short time. If an excessive amount of moisture is present which does not clear, see your Cadillac dealerfor service. H E m M P BULB REMOVL The following procedure tells you how to remove the halogen headlamp bulb. Follow either the EXPORT or DOMESTICillustration that best describes your vehicle. 6-34 *- 1 1 b J DOMESTIC: Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. EXPORT Remove the rubberplug cover and remove the plug. 6-35 DOMESTIC: Remove the headlamp housing socket. EXPORT Remove both of the retaining lock clipssecuring the bulb assembly in the headlamp housing. ... 7 DOMESTIC: Remove the wiring harness from the headlamp housing socket. r P- *---. - EXPORT Remove the headlampbulb and socket from the headlamp assembly. DOMESTIC: Replace the bulb and socket and connect thewiring harness. Reinstall the headlamphousing socket into the headlamp assembly. EXPORT: Install the new headlamp bulb and socket into the headlamp assembly. NOTICE: Do not touch theglass portion of the new halogen bulb! The oil from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb. r r i . 6-37 TMLLAlUP BULBREPLACEMENT 1. Open thetrunk to gain access to the taillamp housing. 2. Remove the convenience net and pull trim away to access the wing nuts. G ,d 6-38 3. Remove the four wing nuts. 6-39 L_ ._ 1 4. Gently remove the taillamp housing. 5. Press the bulb housing lever, rotate the housing counterclockwise and remove it. Push and rotate thebulb counterclockwise to remove the bulb. - Once you have replaced the burned out bulb, just reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp. 6-40 .-, _x WIPERBLADE REPLACEMENT To replace the entirewiper blade, follow these steps: 1. Position the windshield wipers on the windshield in the MID wipe position. To do this, turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the wipers on. Thenwith the door open, turn the ignition key to OFE 2. Insert the tipof a small screwdriver into the slot as shown and gently press down to release the wiper blade fromthe arm. 3. To install the wiper blade, align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly and snap it into place. Return thewipers to their normal position. 6-41 If you onlywant to replace the wiper insert, follow these steps: 1. Position the windshield wipers on thewindshield in the MIDwipe position. To do this, turn theignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the wipers on. Thenwith the door open,turn the ignition key to OFF. 2. Insert the tipof a small screwdriver into the slot as shown and gently press down to release the wiper blade from the arm. 3. Insert asmall coin between the edge of the blade housing and the rubber blade insert. 4. Carefully apply pressure until the insert clearsone side of the housing tabs. 5. Now pull the insert from the bladehousing. 6. Reinstall the new insert by aligning the blade housing tabs and the edge of the insert, starting with the second set from the outeredge. Make sure that the insert is connected to all of the housing tabs and that it moves freely back and forth. 7. To install the wiper blade, align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly and snap it into place. Return thewipers to their normal position. 6-42 C ' C I - e- c- TIRES We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions aboutyour tire warranty and where to obtainservice, see your Cadillac Warranty booklet for details. Inflation - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on thedriver’s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold’’ means your vehicle has been sitting for atleast three hours or driven no more thana mile. If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph (160 km/h) where it is legal, raise the “cold” inflation pressure of each tireto 35 psi (240 kPa). When you end this very high speed driving, reduce the “cold” inflation pressures to those listed on theTire-Loading Informationlabel. c- NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflationor overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation) you can get: 0 Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tire overloading --- I -cy- Bad wear Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get: 0 t4 Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. L- 6-44 When to Check Check your tires oncea month ormore. Don’t forget your compact spare.It should be at60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check - -c Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure, especiallyif you have radial tires -- which may look properly inflated evenif they’re underinflated. If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirtand moisture. - -- Tire Inspectionand Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 030 to 13 000 km) for any signsof unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “Whenit’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement’’ later in this section for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation isthe most important. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” inthe Index for scheduledrotation intervals. When rotatingyour tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. c- Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation that pressures as shownon the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain all wheel nuts are properly tightened.See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. 6-45 When it3 Timefor New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire i f You can see the indicators at three or moreplaces around thetire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. a The tread orsidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. 6-46 C . *- - 0 The tire has a bump,bulge or split. The tirehas a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was newhad a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on eachtire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get oneswith that sameTPC Spec number. That way, your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance,handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPCnumber will be followed by an MS (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those nothaving a TPC Spec number, make sure they are thesame size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. 6-47 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relatesto thesystem developed by the United States National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the UnitedStates.) Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based on thewear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and ahalf (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics andclimate. Traction - A, B, C L - The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C. They represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. c _ Warning: The traction gradeassigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. Temperature - A, B, C The temperaturegrades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof heat and its ability to dissipate heat when testedundercontrolledconditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the materialof the tire to degenerate and reduce tirelife, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A representhigher levels of performance on thelaboratory test wheel than theminimum required by law. 6-48 . - - c Warning: The temperature grade forthis tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup andpossible tire failure. These gradesare molded on thesidewalls of passenger cartires. While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary withrespect to these grades, all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved foruse on General Motorsvehicles. All passenger type (P Metric) tiresmust conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Wheel Alignmentand Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balancedcarefully at the factory to give you the longest tirelife and best overall performance. In most cases, you will not needto have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tirewear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need tobe reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. 4 - Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked,or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keepcoming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.If the wheel leaks air, replaceit (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Cadillac dealer if any of these conditionsexist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same loadcarrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the sameway as the one it replaces. -- - If you need to replaceany of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace themonly with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure tohave the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts foryour Cadillac model. 6-49 NOTICE: c-- The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle groundclearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to thebody and chassis. L 6-50 Used Replacement Wheels c -.- -- -- -- Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when youmust. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.If you can hear the chainscontacting yourvehicle, stop andretighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until itstops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels withchains onwill damage yourvehicle. 6-5 1 A P P E W C E CARE Remember, cleaning products canbe hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst intoflame if you strike a match or get themon a hot partof the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe theirfumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your Cadillac, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaningthe inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: 0 Gasoline Benzene Naphtha 0 Carbon Tetrachloride 0 0 Acetone Paint Thinner 0 Turpentine LacquerThinner NailPolish Remover 0 They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all damage your vehicle,too. Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol 0 LaundrySoap Bleach 0 Reducing Agents 6-52 CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR CADILUC Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean,damp cloth. Your Cadillac dealer hastwo GM cleaners, asolvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots andstains very well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather. Here aresome cleaning tips: 0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. c - 0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturate thestained area. If a ring forms after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately or it will set. Using Foam-Type Cleaneron Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 0 0 0 0 0 Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate the material. Don’t rub it roughly. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the suds. Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth. Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp. - NOTICE: Be careful. A blow dryer may scorch the fabric. 0 Wipe with a clean cloth. Using Solvent-Type Cleaneron Fabric First, seeif you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spotsand stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: Gently scrapeexcess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper. Usevery little cleaner,light pressure andclean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, “feathering”toward the center. Keepchanging to a clean section of the cloth. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring. (Seetheprevious NOTICE.) Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Such as grease,oil, butter, margarine, shoepolish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 0 Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. 0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread. 6-54 -..,* -. Non-Greasy Stains Such as catsup,coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruitjuice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine andblood. 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. If a stain remains,follow the foam-type instructions described earlier. 0 t - If an odorlingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the areawith a waterbaking soda solution: 1teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce andunknown stains. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. 0 If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. Cleaning Vinyl -c Use warm water and aclean cloth. 10 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. 0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoepolish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a solvent-type vinyl cleaner. Cleaning Leather c - Use asoft cloth with lukewarm water and amild soap or saddle soap. For stubborn stains,use a mild solution of 10% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)and 90% water. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoepolish on leather. 0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into finish, it can harm the leather. 6-55 Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the topsurfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Cleaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speakerwon’t be damaged. If something getson oneof them, follow the steps earlier under “Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric.” Use as little solvent as you can. Care of Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water (usemild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. CARE OF SAFETYBELTS Keep belts clean and dry. GLASS Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, becgug‘ they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on theinside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attachedacross the defogger grid. 6-56 CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELDAND WIPER BLADES If the windshield is not clear afterusing the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatterswhen running, wax or othermaterial may be on the blade orwindshield. c .C Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@(GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if beads do not form when yourinse it with water. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously witha cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replacedwhen worn. WEATHERSTMPS Silicone grease on weatherstripswill make themlast longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a cleancloth at least every six months. Duringvery cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR CADILLAC The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention anddurability. Washing Your Whicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. 6-57 - Don’t wash your vehicle inthe directrays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Useliquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that arepetroleum based,or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on thesurface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratchesand water spotting. High pressure carwashes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac by hand may be necessary to remove residue fromthe paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products fromyour dealer. (See“Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) I Your Cadillac has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depthand gloss to thecolored basecoat. Always use waxesand polishes that arenon-abrasive and madefor a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. 7 NOTICE: I I Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoatpaint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. 7 II Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc. can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that aremarked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take theirtoll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Cadillac garaged or covered whenever possible. 6-58 - L- ALUMINUM WHEELS Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to thepainted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on thembecause you could damage thiscoating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied. NOTICE: Don’t use an automatic car wash thathas hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the protective coating off your aluminum wheels. TIRES To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. When applying a tire dressing always take care towipe off any overspray or splash from paintedsurfaces. Petroleum-based productsmay damage the paintfinish. SHEETMETAL D M G E ci If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make surethe body repair shopapplies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restorecorrosion protection. FINISH D W G E Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or otherservice outlets. Larger areasof finish damage canbe correctedin your dealer’s body and paint shop. UNDERBODYMNTENMCE Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody.If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody partssuch as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materialsfrom the underbodywith plain water. Cleanany areas wheremud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened beforebeing flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system cando this for you. CHEMICAL PMNT SPOTTING Some weatherand atmospheric conditionscan create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damagecan take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Cadillac will repair, at no charge to theowner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. 6-60 - 4PPEARANCE CAREiWTERLU,S CIiART I GM PART NUMBER 1050172 I DESCRIPTION f - 16 Oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover USAGE Removes Old Waxes, Polishes, Tar and Road Oil _ _ _ ~ ~ 105017316 Oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes Rust and Corrosion on Chrome and Stainless Steel 1050174 16 Oz. (0.473 L) White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Cleans White and Black Tires 1050214 32 Oz. (0.946 L) Vinyb'Leather Cleaner Spot and Stain Removal on Leather or Vinyl 1050427 23 Oz. (0.680 L) Glass Cleaner Glass Cleaning and Spot Cleaning on Vinyls 1050429 6 Lbs. (2.72 Kg) Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleans Vinyl and Cloth on Door Trim, Seats, and Carpet-Also, Tires and Mats Lubriplate Grease for Hood, Trunk and Door Hinges and Latches - ~ 1052349 12 I Oz. (0.354 L) 1052870 I 16 Oz. (0.473L) 1051398 8 0 2 . (0.237 L) ~~ Wash-Wax (Conc.) Spot Lifter Optikleen 32 Oz. (0.946 L) GM 1051515 1050201 16 Oz. (0.473 L) Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish 6-61 Spot and Stain Removal on Cloth and Fabric Windshield Washer Solvent and Anti-Freeze Exterior Cleaner and Polish W3HICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(WN) lG6KY529XSU800001 1 G 6 - NATION OF ORIGIN 1 USA E. KY 5 2 9 X S U 8 0 0 0 0 1 r 7 - T I PRODUCTION SEQUENCE NUYBCR ASSEMBLY PLANT U = HAMTRAMCK.MlCH MANUFACTURER G A = GENERAL MOTORS - MAKE 6 = CADILLAC CARLINEISERIES KS = SLS KY = STS VIN BODY CODE = BODY TVPE 5 = 69 SEDAN 4 DOOR MODELYEAR S - - - = 1995 CHECK DIGIT ENGINE CODE Y = 4.6 LITER (270 HP) 9 = 4.6 LITER (295HP) RESTRAINT SYSTEM: 2 - ACTIVE (MANUAL) BELTS WITH DRIVER AND PASSENGERS INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM This is the legal identifier foryour Cadillac. It appears on a plate in the front cornerof the instrument panel, on thedriver’s side. You can see it if you look through thewindshield from outsideyour vehicle. The VIN also appears on theVehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identiflcation The eighth characterin your VIN is the enginecode. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. SERPTCE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL You’ll find this label on the spare tire cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to orderparts. On this labelis: 0 your VIN, the model designation, paint information, and 0 a list of all production options and special equipment. Be sure thatthis label is not removed from thevehicle. ADD-ON ELECTMCAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check with your dealerfirst. Some electrical equipmentcan damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Cadillac, see “Servicing You Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac” in the Index. 6-63 Retained Accessory Power When you stop your Cadillac and turn key the to OFF, you can use these accessories for 10 more minutes: Radio PowerWindows Astroroof 0 Windshield Wipers Fuel Door Release Trunk Release Everything will go offafter 10 minutes or if your open a door. If you want power for another10 minutes, just turn the key to RUN and then backto OW. FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from shortcircuits by a combination of mini fuses, circuit breakers andmaxi fuses. This greatly reduces the chance of fires causedby electrical problems. If you have a problem on the road and don’t have a sparefuse, you can “borrow” oneof the samevalue. Select a feature thatyou can get along without thatis the same value you need -- like the radioor cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse. Be sure touse a fusewith the same amperage rating number onit (ie. lOA, 20A, etc.) Replace it as soon as you can. 6-64 There is a fuse removal tool and some spare mini fuses in the glove box door, just lift the cover up. Engine Compartment Fuse Block To gain access, lift the cover. - ... ., 6-65 M a i FuseslRelay Center The maxi fuse and relays are located next to the engine compartment fuse block. If a maxi fuse should blow, have your vehicle servicedby your Cadillac dealer immediately. OlsfA ,, SIR I , PCM (ION) I I INJ II INJ , I ION 1 , 1 ,FUEL PUMP] IC-- I I FUSE CENTER IDENTIFGATION L- Engine Compartment Fuse Block FUSE IUSAGE DISTR I Ignition Control Module I I I I Sensing & Diagnostic Module I Powertrain Control Module (PCM); PASS-Key% I SIR PCM (IGN) INJ INJ IGN 1 Decoder Module 1 , 4 , 6 and 7 Fuel Injectors 2 , 3 , 5 and 8 Fuel Injectors A/C Refrigerant Pressure Switch; Transaxle Range Switch; Stop/BTSI/Cruise Brake Switch; Instrument Panel Cluster; Keyless Entry Module; DiagnosticEnergy Reserve Module(Derm); Cornering Lamps; Turn/Hazard Switch Assy; Chime Module; Headlamp Switch;Twilight SentineUDRL Module 6-66 II . * Engine Compartment FuseBlock (Continued) PCM (BAT) RTD (BAT) A/C COMP HDLPS Fuel Pump; OilPressure Switch; Powertrain Control Module ( P W Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Road SensingSuspension (RSS) Module A/C Compressor Clutch Headlamp Dimmer Switch; HeadlampRelay “D” (Engine Comp. Micro Relay Center); DRLHeadlamp Relay “E” (with Daytime Running Lamps); Powers C13 STOP LP Stop/BTSI/CruiseSwitch; Stoplamp Switch Capacitor: Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)S TractionControl FUEL PUMP I TURN/HAZ DRL HTD W/S IGN OFF L HDLP LO R HDLP LO L HDLP HI R HDLP HI IGN 3 I Hazard Flasher; Turn Flasher Relay;Turn Flasher Module Daytime Running Lamps (Canada) Left and Right Lo-Beam Headlamp (Canada) DRL Heated Windshield Control Module Instrument Panel Cluster Left Lo-Beam Headlamp Right Lo-Beam Headlamp Left Hi-Beam Headlamp Right Hi-Beam Headlamp Rear Defogger Relay;Electronic Level Control (ELC); Heated Windshield; Heater and A/C Programmer; Cruise Control COOLING FAN Extended Travel Brake Switch; Powertrain Control Module (PCM); Cooling Fan Relays 1,2 and 3; Front and Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor TRANS/ECS Power Steering Pressure Switch; Exhaust GasRecirculation (EGR) Valve; Transaxle ShiftSolenoids A & B; Evaporative Emission Control Solenoid; Powertrain Control Module (PCM); Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid;TCC Brake Switch 6-67 c .- c- 0 L . - c- LH MAXI" FUSE BLOCK FUSE/CIRCUIT BREAKER (C.B.) I USAGE IGN 1 (Fuse) RetainedAccessoryPower Fuses B 1 1 and B 13 BODY 1 (Fuse) EngineComp. B l l ; RoadSensingSuspension; Fog Lamps;Trunk Comp. Fuses Cl, C3, C5, C7, C9 and C11; Trunk Comp. Fuse C13 (Export); Rear Fog Lamp (Export) (Radiomipen); Starter; Trunk Comp. SEATS/HORNLeftandRightPowerSeatSwitches;LeftandRightLumbar (C.B.) Relays; Power Door Locks; Keyless Entry Module; Horns; Fuel Door Release Switch;Trunk Release Switch ELECTRONICSPowertrainControlModule(PCM);ElectronicClimate Control; (Fuse) RAP/Illuminated Entry Module; Instrument Panel Cluster; PASS-Key@% Decoder Module; TheftDeterrent BODY 2 (Fuse) LeftandRight Heated Seats;ElectronicLevelControl (ELC); Trunk Lid Pull Down; PowerAntenna; Rear Defogger; Left and Right Mirror Defoggers Retained Accessory Power (Astroroof/Power Windows); Engine IGN 3 (Fuse) Comp. Fuses D l , D3 and D5; Trunk Comp. FusesAl, A3, A5,A7 and A9 6-68 RH MAXI TM FUSE/CIRCUIT BREAKER (C.B.) DAB (C.B.) RADIO (Fuse) COOLING FANS (Fuse) HVAC BLOWER (Fuse) ABS BRAKES (Fuse) FUSE BLOCK USAGE Retained Accessory Power (RAP)(Astroroof/Power Windows) Delco-BoseSpeakers; Cooling Fans Radio Control HVAC PowerMotor; A/C Compressor Brake Pressure Modulator Valve EXT LAMPS (Fuse) Turn Flasher Module; Hazard Flasher; Stop/BTSI/Cruise Brake Switch; Parking Lamps; Daytime Running Lamps (Canada); Engine Comp. Fuses B1, B3 and B5; Trunk Comp. Fuses Dl 1 and Dl 3 Rear Compartment Fuse Block Pull the cover off to gain access. .-- 6-69 IGN 1 , WIPER ,, RAD (1GN) I HDLP WASH SUSPENSION , R DEFOG I , HTDMIRR I P C (IGN) rr), , I I IPC (BA REARFOG FOGLP CNSL FAN CIGAR L PRK LP R PRKLP RAD (BAT) ANt/TRK PLD CNSL.W Bow 2 THEFT , ,H!IACDABIE, BODY 1 READ LP RHTDSEAT LHTDSEAT 000~000 Rear Compartment FuseBlock FUSE CRANK IGN 1 HDLPWASH SUSP Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) Module IPC (IGN) CNSL SW ABS WIPER RAD (IGN) R DEFOG Rear HTDMIRR IPC ( B A n ) THEFT USAGE RAP/IlluminatedEntry Module; Sensing & Diagnostic Module; Transaxle Range Switch (NSSS) Fuel Lever Sensor; ElectrochromicMirror; RAP/Illuminated Entry Module: Theft Deterrent Module: KevlessEntrv Module; Turn C&ter;-Catalytic Flasher Relay “F”Trunk Comp. Micr6 Relay Converter Alarm Module (Export) Headlamp Washer Module (Export Only) Instrument Panel Cluster Rear Blower Relay “ E ; Console Switch Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module (EBTCM) Wipermasher Switch Remote Radio Receiver Defogger Left and Right Outside Mirror Defoggers Instrument Panel Cluster PASS-Key@IIDecoder Module; Theft Deterrent Relay “D” (Trunk Como. Relav Center); Theft Deterrent Module Heater and A/C Programmer; RAP/IlluminatedEntry Module Rear Fog LampRelayA (Export) , I HVAC/DABIE REAR FOG) 6-70 w m p a r t m e n t Fuse Block (Continued) I FOG LP Fog Lamp Relays A and F Rear Blower Motor; Rear Blower Relay Left and RightCigarette Lighters; Front Cigarette Lighter; Chime Module Power Mirror Switch;RAP Relay; Lock-out Inhibit Relay“B” (Trunk Comp. 1 Micro Relay Center ; Panel Lights Inhibit Relay“F” (Trunk Comp. 3 Micro Relay Center (Export); Courtesy Lamps Relay“C” (Trunk Comp. 2 Micro Relay Center); RAP Relay “ E ’ (Trunk Comp. 2 Micro Relay Center); Keyless Entry Module;Trunk Lamp Rear Door Lock Switches;Front Door Lock Switches; GloveBox Lamp; . -Leftand Right - Footwell Courtesy Lamps;Headlamp Switch Left and Right Front Header Lamp; Left and RightVanity Mirror; Garage Rear Header Lamps - Door Opener; Left and Right Left Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Lamps; LeftFront Parkflurn Lamps; Front and Rear Left SideMarker Lamps; Radio Control Head; Headlamp Switch; Instrument Panel Cluster Right Tail/Stop/Turn Lamps; RightFront and Rear Side Marker Lamps; RightFront Park and Turn Lamps; Engine Comp. Lamp; License Plate Lamps Radio Trunk Lid Pull DownMotor; Power Antenna Electronic Level Control (ELC) Passengers Heated Seat Driver’s Heated Seat 1 F CNSL FAN CIGAR BODY 2 BODY 1 READ LP L PRK LP R PRK LP r RAD (BAT) ANT/TRK PLD ELC R HTD SEAT L HTD SEAT 1 Headlamps The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is powered by a MAXI TM fuse. c - An electrical overload in the headlamp wiring may cause your headlampsto go off and remain off. You will need to have your Cadillac serviced immediately. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MAXI fuse. An electrical overload in the motor wiring may cause your wipers to stopworking. If this happens you will need tohave your Cadillac serviced. Power Windowsand Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windowsand other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy (such asa switch being heldon with the windowcompletelyup), the circuit breaker opens andcloses, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or theload is removed. 6-71 BULB CHART Description Bulb No. Ashtray Illumination ...................................... 1445 1156 BackupLamps ........................................... Cornering Lamp .......................................... 1156 Courtesy Reading Lamp .................................... 168 FogLamp ................................................ 886 Glove Compartment Lamp .................................. 194 Headlamps Composite -Inner High Beam ....................................... 9005 9006 -Outer Low Beam ....................................... -Export Bulb ............................................ H4 Illumination Entry Lock Lamp ............................... 192 Instrument Panel Illumination ............................... 194 194 Instrument Panel Telltales ................................... License Plate Lamp ........................................ 194 Park and Turn Signal .................................. 2357 NA Rear Fog/Back-Up Lamp (Export) ....................... P21/5W WSW Front Fender Side Turn Signal (Export) ..................... Side Marker Lamps .................................... 194 NA Stop/Tail/TurnSignal ...................................... 2057 Stop/Tail/TurnSignal (Export) ........................... P21/5W Trunk Lamp ............................................. 1003 Underhood Lamp .......................................... 561 Vanity Mirror Illumination .................................. 124 6-72 r C ' I m SPECIFICATIONS 4.6 Liter Northstar Engine r Displacement ................................. 4.6L(279 cu. in.) No. of Cylinders .................. 32-valve DOHC 8 - 90 Degree V SLS Power (ACC.to S A E 51349) ................ 275 (bhp) @ 5600 rpm 205 (kW) @ 5600 rpm Torque (ACC.to S A E 51349) .............. 300 (lbs. ft.) @ 4000 rpm 407(N.m) @ 4000 rpm STS Power (ACC.to S A E 51349) -f! r i F ................ 300 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm 224 (kW) @ 6000 rpm Torque (ACC.to S A E J1349) .............. 295 (lbs. ft.) @ 4400 rpm 400 (N-m)@ 4400 rpm Bore .......................................... 93 mm (3.66in.) 84 mm (3.31 in.) Stroke ........................................ Compression Ratio ...................................... 10.3:l with Iron Cylinder Liners Cylinder Block ........ Die Cast Aluminum Cast Aluminum Cylinder Heads ................................. Intake Manifold ........................ Nylon 66 / Thermoplastic Air Induction Tubes Direct Acting Hydraulic Tappets Valve System ..................... Intake Valve .................................. 33 mm (1.29 in.) 29 mm (1.14 in.) Exhaust Valve ................................ Pistons ........................................ Cast Aluminum Firing Order ................................... 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 Left Bank ............................................ 2-4-6-8 Right Bank ........................................... 1-3-5-7 Camshaft ..................... Induction Hardened Cast Grey Iron Drive Type ............ Single Row / Staged Drive8 mm Roller Chain MainBearings ........................................... Five 6-73 Engine Lubrication System Type of Intake ....................................... Filter System ......................................... Stationary Full-Flow Engine Cooling System Surge Tank Cap Relief Pressure .................. 15.0 psi (103kPa) Thermostat StartsTo Open ................. 192-199" F (89-93' C) Water Pump Type ................................... Centrifugal Drive Belt .......................................... Serpentine Radiator Core ....................................... Aluminum Radiator Cooling Fans (2) ............................... Electric Fuel System Induction Type ............... Sequential Port Fuel Injection (SPFI) 33.4-43.5 psi (230-300 kPa) System Pressure ....................... PCM Controlled Idle Speed ..................................... Paper Type Element Filter Type .................................. Electric (In Tank) Fuel Pump .................................... Fuel Required ............ Premium Unleaded (91 Octane or Higher) 1 Automatic Transaxle SLS (Trade Name) .......................... Hydra- Matic 4T80E Type ............ ........................... .4-Speed Automatic Viscous Converter Clutch STS (Trade Name) ........................... Hydra-Matic 4T80E Type ............ ........................... .4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter Clutch Fluid Required ... ............................ D E X R O N ~ - 111 3.11:l Axle Ratio (SLS) . ....................................... 3.71:l Axle Ratio (STS) . ....................................... 6-74 r Emission Control Systems Controlled Flow Exhaust Gas Recirculation ....................... Ceramic Monolith Catalytic Converter ........................... Evaporative Emission Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charcoal Canister PCV Valve Crankcase Emission Control ........................... Open and Closed Loop Electronic System ......................... Exhaust System C.._ Crossunder Pipe andY Pipe Type ................................ Dual, Tri-Flow Muffler ........................................ Resonator ............................... Straight-Through Bottle Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipe ..................................... Intermediate Pipe ................................. Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Tail Pipe ......................................... Electrical System Voltage ................................................... 12 Ground .............................................. Negative 140Amp Alternator ........................................... Air Conditioning System Refrigerant-R134a ............................... 2.0 lbs. (.91 kg) Fluid Capacities Transaxle (4T80E) ................................ . 3 0 pts. (14 L) Engine Oil with Filter Change ...................... 7.5 qts. (7.2 L) Engine Cooling System .......................... 12.5 qts. (11.8 L) Fuel Tank. ....................................... 20 gals. (76 L) Power Steering ................................... 1.3 qts. (1.2 L) Windshield Washer Reservoir ....................... 4.2 qts. (4.1 L) Tighten Torque Spark Plugs ............................... Oil Pan Drain Plug ......................... 15 N m (11 lbs. ft.) 20 N-m (15 lbs. ft.) Vehicle Dimensions SLSfSTS .3892.2 lbs. (1 765.5 kg) Shipping Weight (SLS) .................... 111 in. (2 819 mm) Wheel Base .................................. 204.1 in. (5 183 mm) Length .................................... Height ..................................... 54.5 in. (1 384 mm) 74.2 in. (1 884.5 mm) Width ..................................... Front Track ................................. 60.9 in. (1 546 mm) 60.9 in. (1 546 mm) Rear Track .................................. AIR CONDITIONING REFHGERANTS Not all air conditioning refrigerants are thesame. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure,ask your Cadillac dealer. Foradditional information, seeyour “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” booklet. 6-76 r L _4 N O W M N T E N M C E REPLACEMENT PARTS Air Cleaner Element -c -_ ........................... AC Type S1096C 25096932 78A-72 Battery ................................................ 1981590 Fuel Filter Element ............................ AC Type GF-580 25121468 AC Type PF-58 Engine Oil Filter ................................ 25014377 AC Type CV-774C PCVValve ................................... 06487779 AC Type 41-900 Spark Plugs .................................... 5614236 Serpentine Drive Belt .................................. 3530814 Surge Tank Cap ................................. AC Type RC 33 6410665 AC Type131-66 Thermostat .................................... 3531407 Upper Radiator Hose .................................. 3521504 3521505 Lower Radiator Hose .................................. 8679416 Transaxle Screen Rt. Scavenger .......................... 8680700 Transaxle Screen Lt. Scavenger ........................... 8682650 Transaxle Pan Screws (16) ............................... Transaxle Pan Gasket ................................... 8681 197 NOTES n 6-78 NOTES I r 6-79 NOTES I 6-80 NOTES f F 6-81 NOTES 6-82 NOTES f -. 6-83 We employ technicianscertified by the National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Let us show you their credentrals / Part Number 3547060 B n ,. .. ! I- TOLL-FREEHOTLINE 1-800-882-1112 i Roadside Service represents the spirit of luxury leadership at Cadillac Motor Car Division. We hope the need never arises, but if it does, Roadside Service is there for you!! Roadside Service covers.you on the road, far from home, all day and night, weekends and holidays. THERE ARE NO MEMBERSHIP OR ENROLLMENTCHARGES. Any Cadillac is eligible under this program. r ROADSIDE SERITCE A V N M I L I T Y v TYPE OF ASSISTANCE r Phone Advisor Dealer Rchnician - . Towing t i Battery Jump Start Lockout Assistance Fuel Delivery Tire Change i t 24 Hours Cadillac Roadside Service is just one of your Cadillx 0wner.PrivilegesSm that leadsto peace of mind. 7 F I . - DAEY INCLUDING HOLIDAYS 24 Hours 8 a.m. - 12 midnight . .. - Cadillac Owner Privileges sm Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privilegessm at "no charge", throughout your 1995 Cadillac Warranty Period - 48 Months, or 50,000 Miles/80,000 Kilometers. 0 EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE - is performed on site for the following situations: 0 0 0 0 0 TOWING SERVICE BATTERY JUMP START LOCK OUT ASSISTANCE FUEL DELIVERY FLAT TIRE CHANGE (* Covers change only) * Tire replacement/warranty coverage must be determined by a Cadillac dealer or appropriate tire manufacturer. ::. _- ... - 2 . . .. . - Cadillac Owner Privileges sm 0 0 TRIP INTERRUPTION - If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure,incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 48 months or 50,000 miles/80,000kilometers warranty period. Items coveredare hotel, meals and rental car. TRIP ROUTING -Free trip routing assistance is available during the 48 months or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period. Within a week of contacting Roadside Service with your trave1 plans, Cadillac will provide a detailed trip routing. Along with your first trip routing, you will receive a Rand McNally North American Road Atlas. .. 3 m a t Will Roadside Service Cost You ? ? ? F There is no cost to call the toll-free Roadside Service number. Many times RoadsideAdvisors can assist you over the phone. There is no cost for RoadsideService if the repairis under warranty or the provided service is one of the covered Emergency Road Services. If a dealershiiServicelkchnician travels to your location, and the repairis not covered under warranty, there is a nominal service fee to cover the technician’s travel to and fromyour location. Labor is charged at one and one half times the Cadillac dealership retail labor rate, with a 30 minute minimum. There is also a charge for any parts used and a mileage fee if the technician travels beyond 30 miles. How Do You Pay For Roadside Service ? ? ? Payment is due at the time services are performedif it is determined they are non-warranty related. Payment may be made by cash, personal check or any major credit card honored by the participating Cadillac dealership, tow service or locksmith. In some instances where warranty determination cannot be made, the charges must still be paid. Retain the bill and submitit to an authorized Cadillacdealership Service Departmentfor review. If the repair is determined to be covered by warrantythedealer will expedite reimbursement directly to you. . . . . Where Is Roadside ServiceAvailable ? ? ? c- Whereveryou drive in the United StatesCanada, or anadvisor isavailable to assist you over the phone. If needed, a dealertechnician will travel to your location within a 30 miles/50 kilometers radius, of a participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we willarrange tohave your car towed to the nearestCadillac dealership. How Do You Reach Roadside Service? ? ? c - Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number: 1-800-882-1112. An experienced Roadside Service Advisor will assist you and request the following information: 0 A description of theproblem e Name,home address, home telephone number 0 Location of your Cadillac, and number you are calling porn 0 The modelyea5 vehicle identification numbel; and dateof delivery I who Will Repair Your Cadillac At Roadside ? ? ? In many cases, the advisor at the Roadside Service Center can provide instructions toget you back on the road. TOresolve more complex problems, theadvisor will page an experienced Cadillac dealershipService Technician. The technician will call you and evaluate the possible cause. If a roadside repairis possible, the technician will come toyour location and provide a permanent or temporary repair. Wlzat If Your Cadillac Is In An Unsafe Location Or On A Limited Access Highway ? ? ? If your car is located in an area thatis determined to be unsafe(by you, the advisor or thetechnician) or if the vehicle is on alimited access freewayor regulated highway, the advisor will arrange to tow your Cadillac to a safe location, where service can be performed. Additional assistance will be provided if necessary. What If Your Cadillac CannotBe Repaired At Roadside ? ? ? If your car cannot be repairedat roadside within a reasonable periodof time (approximately 45 minutes) or requires the resources of a Cadillac dealership service facility, the advisor will arrange atow service for you. Towing may also be necessary after thetechnician has attempted a repair, but determines thatyour car cannot be repaired at roadside. Tow services are provided by independentcompanies, so therefore, Cadillac is not responsible for the tow company.During the48 months, or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period, towing services are covered for any disablement. 6 What ~ Y OHave U Dificulty Hearing Or Speaking And Need Roadside Service ? ? ? Roadside Service is preparedto assist owners who have hearing difficulties orare speechimpaired.Cadillac has installed special Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD)in the RoadsideService Center. Any customer who has access to a TDD or a conventionalteletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada: 1-800-TDD-CMCC or 1-800-833-2622 - daily, 24 hours. -- I What If You Do Not Speak EnglishFluently ? ? ? Cadillac offers a multi-lingual approach in assisting you. Roadside Advisors are conversant in a numberof languages andutilize the AT&T Language Line Interpreter available 24-hours a day. Just another way Cadillac says ”wecare”. 7 ZLI - . , *. .. -. c 7. E 1 Our Cadillac Dealer Technician network is ready and able to assist Cadillac customers at roadside. TOLL-FREEHOTLINE 1.800-8824112 1 A I m 111 m i= yv 9 7 0 0 I I m I 111 I Gold Key Courtesy Transportation One of your Cadillac Owner Privilegesis Gold Key Courtesy Transportation. It's one more example of Cadillac's commitmentto provide the services you expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner. Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you need to be when your Cadillac is in the dealership for warranty service." *Please ask about the specificGold Key Courtesy Transportation benefits offered by your Cadillac Dealer. 3- 1 I 1 J’ J Courtesy Vehicle Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides you with a Cadillac if your car requires warranty repairs. Your dealer will provide you with a courtesy vehicle if one is available. 3-2 Shuttle Service Warranty work can frequently be handled in one day, but there is no reason for you to wait around. Cadillac helps eliminate inconvenience to you with transportation alternatives. Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides shuttle service for same day warranty work. Your Cadillac Dealer can getyou where you need to be with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. 3-3 c- C Plan Ahead When Possible Whenever possible, schedulean appointment for your vehicle's warranty work. Your Cadillac Dealer canthen prepare to meet your alternative transportation needs and minimize inconveniences typically associated with warranty repairs. 3 -4 . Owner Responsibilities There are only two things which you will be responsible for during the use of your courtesy vehicle. You are required to provide insurance coverage and replenish the fuel used. In many cases your own auto insurance policymay provide primary coverage for the courtesy vehicle, similar to rental car agreements. Please, checkwith your insurance companyto be certain what's covered. r: I- Gold Key Courtesy Transportation -- Just onemore way your Cadillac Dealer is committed to you. 3-5 0 .o P i t I w CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION -c Here you will find out how to contact Cadillacif you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications andhow to report any safety defects. This section includes information on:The Customer Satisfaction BBB Procedure, Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired, Auto Line - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Reporting Safety Defects, Roadside Assistance, and Service and OwnerPublications. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROCEDURE Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Cadillac. Normally, any concern with the sales transaction orthe operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s Sales orService Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentionsof all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should betaken: C. c STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a memberof dealer management. Normally, concerns can bequickly resolved at thatlevel. If the matter has already been reviewed withthe Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contactthe owner of the dealer or the General Manager. STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealer management,it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealer without further help, contact the Cadillac Consumer Relations Center 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-458-8006. In Canada, contactGM of Canada Customer Assistance Centerin Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854(French). In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico, call 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993(Spanish). In theU.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-800-496-9994. In other overseaslocations, contact GM North American Export Salesin Canada by calling 1-905-644-4112. 1 For promptassistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: Your name, address, home andbusiness telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (Thisis available from thevehicle registration or title, or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) 0 Dealer name and location 0 Vehicle delivery date and presentmileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call the toll-free numberlisted previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention.However, if you wish to write Cadillac, write to: Cadillac Consumer Relations Center Cadillac Motor CarDivision 30009 Van Dyke PO. Box 9025 Warren, MI 48090-9025 Refer to your Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian andGM Overseas offices. When contactingCadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership,using the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you followStep Onefirst if you have a concern. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR THE H E M N G OR SPEECH IMPMIZED (TDD) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, Cadillac has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipmentat its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventionalteletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-TDD-CMCC.(TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) 2 GM PARTICIPATION IN BBB AUTO LINE - A L T E R N A T m DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM* *This programmay not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer toyour Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/orto discontinue its participation in this program. Both Cadillac andyour Cadillac dealerare committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience hasshown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed,the CustomerSatisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. -- There may be instances where an impartial third-party assist can in arriving at a solutionto a disagreement regardingvehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Cadillacvoluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO LINEis an out-of-court program administeredby the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers.This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the CustomerSatisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB usingthe toll-free telephone number, orwrite themat thefollowing address: BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address,your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and a statement of the natureof your complaint. Eligibility islimited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors. 3 We prefer you utilizethe CustomerSatisfaction Procedure beforeyou resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt toresolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Cadillac. If this mediationis unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled whereeligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitratorwill make adecision which you mayaccept or reject. If you accept thedecision, GM will be boundby that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take aboutforty days from the timeyou file a claim until a decision is made. Some statelaws may require you to use this program beforefiling a claim with a state-run arbitration program inorthe courts. For further information, contactthe BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or theCadillac Customer Assistance Center at1-800-458-8006. . REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe thatyour vehicle has a defectwhich could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death,you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists ina groupof vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems betweenyou, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you mayeither call the AutoSafety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 inthe Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, US. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 4 -- -- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADlAN G O W W M E N T If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediatelynotify Transport Canada,in addition to notifying General Motorsof Canada Limited.You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352 ~- ~ ~- REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS TO GENERU MOTORS In additionto notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)in a situationlike this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call usat our Consumer Relations Center, 1-800-458-8006,or write: Cadillac Consumer Relations Center Cadillac Motor CarDivision 30009 Van Dyke PO. Box 9025 Warren, MI48090-9025 -- In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7 SERWCE ANDO’WNER PUBLICATIONS - __ Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and otherservice literature areavailable for purchase forall current and many past model General Motorsvehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information: United States 1-800-551-4123 Canada 1-800-668-5539 5 SERWCE " N U ! S Service manuals containdiagnosis and repair information for all chassis and body systems.They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understandingof their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill levelor trainingwho wish to perform "do-it-yourself" service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant forprofessional, qualified technicians. SERWCE BULLETINS Service bulletins covering various subjectsare regularly sent to a111 Genera1 Motors dealerships. GM-monitors product performance in the field. When service methods arefound which promote betterservice on GM vehicles, bulletins are createdto help thetechnician perform better service. Service bulletins may involve anynumber of vehicles. Somewill describe inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service. Somewill advise new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. Service Bulletinsare meant for qualified technicians. In some cases they refer to service manuals, specializedtools, equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout themodel year and beyond, an indexis required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM dealer to see an index or individual bulletin. OWNER PUBLICATIONS Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information. 6 __ '. SERVICE MANUALS ~ P=I ~. MODEL FORM NO. 1995 GMP/95EK DeviIle/Concours/EIdorado/Seville Service Information Manual (Includes Book 1& 2) (Available 5/95) 1995 GMP/95D Fleetwood Service Information Manual (Includes Book 1& 2 ) (Available 4/95) 1995 and Prior CPCH-095 Order Formfor Past Model Service Manuals DESCRIPTION PRICE EACH $90.00 4 90.00 OWNER’S LITERATURE DESCRIPTION NO. PRICE EACH FORM 1995 3547054 Fleetwood Owner Information 1995 3547065 Information Owner Deville 15.00 1995 3547068 Concours Owner Information 15.00 1995 3547060 Information Owner Seville 15.00 1995 3547057 Eldorado Owner Information 15.00 1995 3547081 Maintenance Coupon Booklet 1995 3547051 1995 and Prior $15.00 4.00 Warranty Booklet (All Models) CPCH-095 Order Form for Past Model Owner’s Literature I 2.00 FREE NOTE: Owner Literature Portfolios, Vehicle and Owner Information Labels and Gold Keys are available by contacting your Cadillac dealership. I SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION FORM NO. 1994 3MSB-oRD-94 I I - Pricing and ordering information for GM ServiceBulletinSubscriptions I I 1991 H-2855 1992 H-2955 1993 H-30055 1994 GM-SBI-94 Service Bulletin Index:A listing of all Service Bulletins released by Cadillac during the model year listed. For 1994, the index contains a listing ofall Service Bulletins released by General Motors. I I 1991 Bound PSP Edition- includes Index H-2852B plus complete PSPS 1992 Bound PSP Edition- includes Index PSPS H-2952B plus complete 1993 H-30528 I PRICE EACH DESCRIPTION Bound PSP Edition- includes Index plus complete PSPs 1$ FREE 20.00 c- 4 20.00 20.00 MODEL YEAR FORM NO. 1994 94-CAD-SB Four quarterly mailings containingall Service Bulletins produced by Cadillac. Also, includes a copy of the Bulletin Index $75.00 34-CAD-SB( First, Second, Third and Fourth Quarter packages can be purchased for Cadillac (use appropriate Item/Model#). Indicate Quarter # in ( ). Also, includes a copy of the Bulletin Index. 25.00 GM Corporate Bulletin Binder for Product Service Publications. Includesa set of Index Tabs. 20.00 t DESCRIPTION 8 I $4.00 SERVICE BULLETIN SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION 1994 I NOTE: Please fill in order form and MAIL TO: Cadillac Service Publications Post Office Box 07130, Detroit, Michigan48207 ORDER TOLL FREE: 11800-782-4356 MondayFriday 8 0 0 A.M.-6:00 P.M. EST If further information is needed, write to the address shown above of call 1-800-782-4356. Orders cannot be returned without prior authorization. A restocking feemay apply. ?rims are subject to change without notice and incurring obligation. * TOTAL MATERIAL Michi an Purchasers a%d 6% sales tax Please allow adequate time for postal service. Handling Charge $4.00 GRAND TOTAL NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the personwhose attention the shipment shouldbe sent. For purchases outsideU.S.A. please write to the above address for quotation. E) TE) without (CUSTOMER (STREET ADDRESS T 0 P.O. - NO BOX NUMBERS) (APT.NO.) (CITY) DAYTIMETELEPHONE NO. e@ ( ) 0 Check or Moneyorder payableto Helm, Inc. (USA funds only- do not sendcash.) 0 MasterCard 0VISA 0Discover Card Number Account UIIl Expiration Date mo/yr UrII u l n m T I 0 (CUSTOMER SIGNATURE) 9 I .U 10 I r fI 11 NOTES I 12 r r r I 13 NOTES I 14 NOTES r r 7 15 NOTES 16 .a F i c . 3. SEVILLE INDEX A . . . . . . AC Overheat-AC Off Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-90 Adding Automatic TransaxleFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22.3.19. 6-63 Engine Coolant ............................ 6.24.6.25 Engine Oil ...................................... 6-11 Power Steering Fluid ............................. 6-27 Sound Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 WindshieldWasherFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.46.6.28 Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22 How Does It Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.24,2.77 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 What Makes It Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 What Will You See After It Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 When Should It Inflate ........................... 1-26 Aircleaner ....................................... 6-16 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ........................ 6-76 Air Outlets ......................................... 3-1 Alarm. Theft Deterrent System ....................... 2-3.6 Alignment and Balance. Tires ........................ 6-49 6-59 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ......................... AMRadio ......................................... 3-9 Antenna. Care ..................................... 3-21 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.23.6.24.6.25 Anti-Lock Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80. 4.8 Anti-Lockout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 6-52 Appearance Care ................................... Appearance Care Materials Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61 Apply Brake to Shift Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-90 Armrest. Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 2.71.2.72 Ashtrays ..................................... . 1 Astroroof ......................................... 2-68 Audio Systems ......................................3-9 Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror ...................... 2-64 Automatic Door Locks ............................... 2-5 Automatic Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 2-59 Automatic Pull-Down Feature ........................2-12 Automatic Transaxle ................................ 2-24 Chart ..........................................6-74 Fluid .......................................... 6-19 Average Fuel Economy Display ....................... 2-89 Avg Mph Reset. Driver Information Center ............ 2-89 . . . Battery ........................................... 6-32 Charge Light .................................... 2-78 No Charge Message .............................. 2-90 6-33 PowerLoss ..................................... Replacement. Keyless Entry ....................... 2-10 Volts High Message .............................. 2-90 VoltsLowMessage .............................. 2-91 Warnings .................................... 5-4, 5-6 BBB Auto Line ..................... See Owner Assistance Blizzard, If You’re Caught in ......................... 4-35 Brake Adjustment ..................................... 6-31 Fluid, Adding ................................... 6-30 Master Cylinder ................................. 6-29 Parking ........................................2-29 PedalTravel .................................... 6-31 System Parts. Replacing ........................... 6-32 System Warning Light ............................ 2-79 Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) ................... 2-34 Wear .......................................... 6-31 Brakes. Anti-Lock .................................... 4-8 Brakes. Trailer ..................................... 4-44 Braking ............................................ 4-7 Braking, In Emergencies ............................ 4-11 Break-Away Outside Mirror .......................... 2-65 “Break-In, New Vehicle ............................ 2-19 Bulb Replacement .................................. 6-72 Headlamps ..................................... 6-34 Taillamps ....................................... 6-38 . 1 . . . . . . 2 . . . . I - . .- . . . . C Capacities and Specifications ......................... 6-73 Carbon Monoxide ......................... 2.36.4.36, 4.44 Cassette Tape Player Care ........................... 3-20 Center Console .................................... 2-14 Center PassengerPosition ........................... 1-35 Certificationnire Label ............................. 4-38 Chains.Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 Chains. Tire ....................................... 6-51 Change Engine Oil Message ......................... 2-92 Change Oil Soon Message ........................... 2-92 Change Trans Fluid Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 Check Brake Fluid Message .......................... 2-91 Check Coolant Level Message ........................ 2-91 Check Fuel Gage Message ........................... 2-91 Check Washer Fluid Message ........................ 2-92 Checking Automatic TransaxleFluid ................... 6.19.6-20 Brake Fluid ..................................... 6-30 Engine Coolant ................................. 6-25 Engine Oil ...................................... 6-11 Power Steering Fluid ............................. 6-27 Restraint Systems ................................ 1-51 Things Under the Hood ...........................6-8 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................. 6-60 Child Restraints ....................................1-39 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ............ 1-41 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position ........... 1-43 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position ............ 1-45 Top Strap ....................................... 1-40 Where to Put ................................... 1-39 Cigarette Lighter ................................... 2-72 Circuit Breaker. Power Windowsand Other Power Options 6-71 Cleaner. Air ....................................... 6-16 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ............................... 6-59 Fabric .......................................... 6-53 Glass .......................................... 6-56 Leather ........................................ 6-55 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ......... 6-57 Speaker Covers .................................. 6-56 Special Problems. Stains ..................... 6-54.6-55 3 . . .. - The Inside of Your Cadillac ....................... 6-53 The Outside of Your Cadillac ...................... 6-57 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 Top of the Instrument Panel ....................... 6-56 Vinyl .......................................... 6-55 Climate Control ..................................... 3-2 Clock. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 Compact Disc Care .................................. 3-20 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31 Compass, Electrochromic Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 Console. Center .................................... 2-14 Console Shift Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32 Control. Loss of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Control of a Vehicle ................................. 4-6 Convenience Net ................................... 2-67 Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 2-65 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Heater. Engine ............................. 2.23. 6.15 SurgeTank ..................................... 5-17 CoolingSystem .................................... 5-15 Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Cruise Control ..................................... 2-47 Erasing Speed Memory ...........................2-52 Getting Out of .................................. 2-52 Passing Another Vehicle While Using ............... 2-51 To Increase Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50 To Reduce Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 To Resume a Set Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 To Set ..........................................2-48 Traction Control Activated ........................ 2-47 Use on Hills .................................... 2-51 Cruise Engaged Message ............................2-92 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Customer Assistance Information ...... See Owner Assistance A . . . . . . . Damage. Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 Damage. Sheet Metal ............................... 6-59 Daytime Running Lamps ............................ 2-57 De.Ice. Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Dead Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Defects. Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Owner Assistance Defensive Driving ................................... 4-2 Defog ............................................. 3-5 . . . 4 . . . . Defogger. Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 Delco Bose Gold Series Music System . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11. 3.14 Display On/Off Button. Driver Information Center ...... 2-89 Door. Central Unlocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Door Locks ........................................ 2-3 Driver Information Center Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-88 Driver Information Center Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-90 Driver Position ..................................... 1-12 Driving On Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46 Driving AtNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Drunken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Freeway ........................................ 4-25 In a Blizzard .................................... 4-35 In the Rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 On Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 On Hill and Mountain Roads ...................... 4-29 On Snow and Ice ................................ 4-33 Through Deep Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Winter ......................................... 4-31 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-45 E . . Electrical Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22.3.19.6.63 Electrical Systems Chart ............................. 6-75 Electrochromic Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 Electronic Climate Control (ECC) ..................... 3-2 Electronic Solar Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Electronic Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-98 Emission Control Systems Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75 Eng/Met Button. Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-89 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ..................... 6-65 6-23 Engine Coolant .................................... Heater .................................... 2.23.6.15 Hot Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-92 Engine CoolingSystem Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 Exhaust ........................................ 2-36 Hot-A/C Compressor Off Message ................. 2-93 5 Identification ................................... 6-62 Lubrication System Chart ......................... 6-74 Overheating .................................... 5-12 Running It While You’re Parked ................... 2-37 Speed Limiter ................................... 2-84 Specifications ................................... 6-73 ........................................ Starting 2-21 Temperature Warning Light ....................... 2-81 Engine Oil ........................................ 6-10 Adding ......................................... 6-11 Additives ....................................... 6-14 ....................................... Checking 6-11 Life Monitor Display ............................. 2-89 .......................................... Light 2-83 What Kind to Use ............................... 6-12 What to do with Used Oil ......................... 6-15 When to Change ................................ 6-14 Englishmetric Button .............................. 2-75 Ethanol (In Fuel) .................................... 6-3 Exhaust, Engine .................................... 2-36 Exhaust Systems Chart .............................. 6-75 Expectant Mothers, Use of Safety Belts ................ 1-29 Express Down Window .............................. 2-38 Extender, SafetyBelt ............................... 1-51 Exterior Lamp Housings ............................ 6-34 F Fabric Cleaning .................................... 6-53 Filling Your Tank .................................... 6-5 Filter Air Cleaner Replacement ......................... 6-17 Engine Oil ...................................... 6-14 Finish Care ........................................ 6-58 Finish Damage ..................................... 6-59 First (1) Position. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-28 Flash-To-Pass Feature ............................... 2-43 Flashers. Hazard Warning ............................ 5-1 Flat Tire. Changing .................................. 5-22 Floor Mats ........................................ 2-66 Fluid Capacities Chart .............................. 6-75 Fluid Usage Label ................................... 6-9 ......................................... FM Stereo 3-9 Fog Lamps ........................................ 2-55 .. French Language Manual ............................... 11 . a 6 J Q m . . . . . . . . . Front De-Ice ....................................... 3-8 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3 Data Panel ..................................... 2-86 Door Release ....................................6-6 Filling Your Tank ................................. 6-5 Gage .......................................... 2-85 In Foreign Countries .............................. 6-4 Level Very Low Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-93 System Chart ................................... 6-74 Used Reset. Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-89 Fuse Block. Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.65.6.66 Fuse Block. Rear Compartment ................. 6.69.6.70 Fuse Panel(MaxiFuse ) ....................... 6.68.6.69 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 Gage. Fuel ........................................2-85 Gasolines for Cleaner Air ............................. 6-4 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 4-38 Glass.Cleaning .................................... 6-56 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ................ 4-38 H Halogen Bulbs ..................................... 6-33 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................. 5-1 Head Restraints ..................................... 1-5 Headlamps ........................................ 2-53 Bulb Replacement ............................... 6-34 High-Low Beam Changer ......................... 2-43 2-46 Washer ......................................... Wiper Activated ................................. 2-42 6-71 Wiring ......................................... Hearing or Speech Impaired .......... See Owner Assistance Heated Front Seat Feature ............................ 1-5 Heated Outside Rearview Mirror ..................... 2-64 Heated Windshield .................................. 3-8 Heating ............................................ 3-4 High Beam Lamps. Howto Change ................... 2-43 4-28 Highway Hypnosis .................................. Hill and Mountain Roads ............................4-29 Hitches.Trailer ....................................4-44 . 7 . . HomeLink Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Hydroplaning ...................................... 4-23 I If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ............. 5-32 Ignition Key Positions ............................... 2-20 Illuminated Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Information Button. Driver Information Center ......... 2-88 Instrument Panel. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74 Interior Lamps ..................................... 2-54 4 . . c 4 . J Jack. Tire ......................................... 5-23 Jump Starting ....................................... 5-4 . L 1 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 Keys ...............................................2-1 L Lamp Housings. Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 Lamp. Malfunction Indicator ......................... 2-82 Lamp. Underhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Lamps ............................................ 2-53 Cornering ...................................... 2-56 Daytime Running ................................ 2-57 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-55 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-54 Lane Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41 Larger Children. Safety Belt Use ...................... 1-48 Leaving YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Level Control. Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-98 Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Light Warning System ............................... 2-76 . c- . .. -4 8 . . . . . . Lights Air Bag Readiness .......................... 1.24,2.77 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80.4.8 Battery Charge .................................. 2-78 Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-79 Engine Oil Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-83 Engine Temperature Warning ...................... 2-81 Safety Belt Reminder ......................... 1.6.2.77 Service Engine Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-82 Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72 Loading Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Rear Door Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 2-33 Torque ......................................... Lockout. Anti- ...................................... 2-7 Loss of Control .................................... 4-17 Low Oil Level Message ............................. 2-92 Lumbar. Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 M . . . Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77 6-60 Underbody ..................................... When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-48 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) . 2-82 Mats. Floor ........................................ 2-66 MaxiFuse/Relay Center ............................. 6-66 Methanol (In Fuel) .................................. 6-3 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-59 Automatic Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 2-65 Break-Away Outside ............................. 2-65 Convex Outside ................................. Electrochromic Rearview with Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 2-64 Heated Outside Rearview ......................... Power Folding .............................. 2.64.2.65 Vanity ......................................... 2-67 Mpg Avg Reset. Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-89 MTBE (In Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 . . 9 N .................................. Net.Convenience 2-67 Neutral (N) Position. Automatic Transaxle .............. 2-26 New Vehicle “Break-In’’ ............................. 2-19 Night Vision ....................................... 4-20 Odometer .........................................2-75 Odometer. Trip .................................... 2-76 Off-Road Recovery ................................. 4-14 Oil Engine ......................................... 6-10 Life Indicator ................................... 2-96 Life Left Reset. Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . 2-89 Opener. Garage Door ............................... 2-69 Ordering. Service Information ......... See Owner Assistance Outlet, Rear Seat Air ................................ 3-7 Outside Air ........................................ 3-1 Overdrive (0)Position. Automatic Transaxle ........... 2-27 Overheated Engine ................................. 5-12 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ......... 5-12 c . . Paint Spotting. Chemical ............................ 6-60 Park (P) Position. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-24 Shifting Into .................................... 2-30 Shifting Out of .................................. 2-34 Parking AtNight ....................................... 2-15 Lots ...........................................2-16 On Hills WhileTowing a Trailer .................... 4-47 Over Things That Burn ...........................2-35 Parking Brake ..................................... 2-29 PASS-KeyI1 ....................................... 2-18 Passing ........................................... 4-15 Power Antenna Mast Care ..............................3-21 Door Locks ...................................... 2-5 Folding Mirror .................................. 2-65 Lumbar ......................................... 1-4 Remote Control Mirrors .......................... 2-64 - I . . . . 10 ) f' -!- Seat ............................................ 1-2 Seat Controls .................................... 1-1 Seatback Recliner ................................ 1-2 Steering ........................................ 4-12 Steering Fluid .............................. 6.26,6.27 Windows ....................................... 2-38 1-29 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts........................ 5-1 Problems on the Road ................................ Publications. Service and Owner ....... See Owner Assistance 2-12 Pull-Down Feature. Automatic ....................... I r i ./- Radios ....................................... 3.11,3.14 Rain. Driving In .................................... 4-21 Reading Lamps .................................... 2-58 Rear 6.69.6.70 Compartment Fuse Block .................... Defogger ........................................ 3-6 Door Security Locks .............................. 2-6 Fog Lamps ..................................... 2-56 Seat Air Outlet ................................... 3-7 Seat Outside Position ............................. 1-30 Seat Passengers ................................. 1-30 Storage Armrest ................................. 2-14 Rearview Mirror Automatic Inside ................................ 2-59 Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming ................... 2-64 Electrochromic with Compass ..................... 2-61 Heated Outside ................................. 2-64 Reclining Front Seatbacks ............................ 1-2 Remote Fuel Door Release ........................... 6-6 Remote Trunk Release .............................. 2-13 Replacement Bulbs .......................................... 6-72 Parts ........................................... 6-77 Wheels ......................................... 6-49 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash . 1-51 Reset Button. Driver Information Center .............. 2-88 Restraints 1-51 Checking Your .................................. Child .......................................... 1-39 Head ........................................... 1-5 11 Retained Accessory Power ........................... 6-64 Reverse.(R) Position. Automatic Transaxle ............. 2-25 Road Sensing Suspension ............................ 2-96 Rocking Your Vehicle ............................... 5-32 Rotation. Tire ..................................... 6-45 S Safety Belt Extender ................................ 1-51 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...................... 1.6,2.77 SafetyBelts ........................................ 1-6 Adults ......................................... 1-12 Care of ........................................ 6-56 Center Passenger Position ......................... 1-35 Driver Position .................................. 1-12 Extender ....................................... 1-51 How to Wear Properly ............................ 1-12 Incorrect Usage ........................ 1.18,1.49. 1.50 Lap Belt ....................................... 1-35 Lap-Shoulder ................................... 1-12 Lap-Shoulder Belt ............................... 1-31 Questions People Ask ............................ 1-11 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Rear Seat Passengers ............................. 1-30 Replacing After a Crash .......................... 1-51 Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-30 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..................... 1-15 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment ................ 1-16 Use by Children ................................. 1-37 Use by Larger Children ........................... 1-48 Use by Smaller Children and Babies ................ 1-37 Use During Pregnancy ............................ 1-29 Why They Work .................................. 1-7 M B 1 1 Safety Chains ...................................... 4-44 Safety Defects.Reporting ............. See Owner Assistance ... Safety Warnings and Symbols ........................... 111 Seat. Power ......................................... 1-2 Seatback. Power Recliner ............................. 1-2 Seats .............................................. 1-1 Lumbar and Heated Front ..................... 1.4. 1.5 1-2 Reclining Front ................................... Securing a Child Restraint ........................ 1-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . .-.,. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . ci . . . . . . . . . ... . . . Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Seats and Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Second (2) Position. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Security System (PASS-Key 11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Service ............................................6-1 A/C System A/C Compressor Off ................... 2-93 Air Bag System Message .......................... 2-94 Engine Soon Light ............................... 2-82 Now-Refer to Owners Manual Message ............. 2-93 Parts Identification Label ......................... 6-63 Ride Control Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94 Vehicle Soon Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-94 Work. Doing Your Own . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Service and Owner Publications ....... See Owner Assistance Sheet Metal Damage ................................ 6-59 Shift Lever. Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Shift Lever. Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Shifting. Automatic Ttansaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Shifting Into Park (P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Shifting Out of Park (P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Shoulder Belt TightnessAdjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 SignalingTurns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Skidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Sound Equipment. Adding ........................... 3-19 Spare Tire. Compact ................................ 5-31 Speaker Covers. Cleaning ............................ 6-56 Specifications Chart ................................ 6-73 Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS) ....................... 2-95 Speedometer ...................................... 2-75 Stains. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-53 Starting Disabled Message ........................... 2-93 Starting Your Engine ............................... 2-21 Steam. If Coming From YourEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12 Column Shift Lever .............................. 2-31 4-13 In Emergencies .................................. Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Speed Sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-95 Tips ........................................... 4-12 2-39 Wheel. Tilt ..................................... . . 13 . Stop Engine Engine Overheated Message .............. 2-94 Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94 Storage Armrest. Rear Seat .......................... 2-14 Storage. Of Your Vehicle ............................ 6-32 Stuck. If You Are ................................... 5-32 Sunglasses Storage ................................. 2-66 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) ............... 1-22 Surge lknk Pressure Cap ............................ 6-26 Suspension. Road Sensing ........................... 2-96 Symbols.Vehicle ...................................... v 1-4. L - T Tachometer ....................................... 2-84 Taillamps. Bulb Replacement ......................... 6-38 Tape Player Care ................................... 3-20 Temperature ........................................ 3-3 Theft ............................................. 2-15 Theft Deterrent Alarm System ....................... 2-16 Theft System Problem/Car May Not Restart Message .... 2-94 Thermostat ........................................ 6-26 Third (3) Position. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-27 Tilt Steering Wheel ................................. 2-39 Time. Setting the ................................... 3-10 Timer Button. Driver Information Center .............. 2-88 Tire Chains ........................................ 6-51 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......................... 6-45 Tire Loading ...................................... 4-37 Tires ............................................. 6-43 Alignment and Balance ........................... 6-49 Buying New ..................................... 6-47 Changing a Flat ................................. 5-22 Inflation ....................................... 6-44 Spare. Compact ................................. 5-31 Temperature .................................... 6-48 Traction ........................................ 6-48 Treadwear ...................................... 6-48 Uniform Quality Grading ......................... 6-48 Wear Indicators ................................. 6-46 Wheel Replacement .............................. 6-49 When It's Time for New .......................... 6-46 c- . i .. .- . .--.L- A . . 14 . . r . . TopStrap ......................................... 1-40 Torque Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Torque. Wheel Nut ................................. 5-30 Towing a Trailer .................................... 4-40 Towing Your Vehicle ................................5-10 Traction Active Message ........................ 2.94.4.11 Traction Control System ............................. 4-11 Trailer Tongue Weight ............................... 4-42 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40 Brakes ......................................... 4-44 Driving on Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46 Driving with a Trailer ............................. 4-45 Engine Cooling When Towing a .................... 4-48 4-44 Hitches ........................................ Maintenance .................................... 4-48 Parking on Hills ................................. 4-47 Safety Chains ................................... 4-44 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ................ 4-43 TurnSignals .................................... 4-46 Weight of a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42 Transaxle Fluid Automatic ...................................... 6-19 Change Indicator. How to Reset ................... 6-22 Reset Message .................................. 2-95 Transmitter, HomeLink Universal ..................... 2-69 Transmitters. Matching to Your Vehicle ................ 2-10 Trip Odometer ..................................... 2-76 Trip Set Button. Driver Information Center ............. 2-89 Trunk Open Message ............................... 2-95 TrunkRelease. Remote ............................. 2-13 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................2-41 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...................... 2-40 Turn Signal On Message .............................2-95 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................... 4-46 Twilight Sentinel ................................... 2-54 U Underbody Maintenance ............................ Underhood Lamp .................................. .. . 15 6-60 2-56 V Vehicle Control of ....................................... 4-6 DamageWarnings ................................. iv Dimensiom Chart ............................... 6-76 Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Leaving Your .................................... 2-7 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Speed Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-84 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Vision,Night ...................................... 4-20 Visor Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-67 Warning Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 Flashers, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Weatherstrips ...................................... 6-57 Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49,6-51 Window,ExpressDown ............................. 2-38 Windows,Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 WindshieldWasherFluid ....................... 2-45,6-28 WindshieldWashers ................................ 2-45 Windshield Wiper, Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Windshield Wiper, Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71 WindshieldWipers ................................. 2-44 Windshield, Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Winter, Driving in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31 Wiper Activated Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Wood Panels, Care of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 .- c4 c . r ?