Cadillac 1997 Owner's manual

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Seats and Restraint Systems
This
section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the
“SIR”
system.
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3-
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4-1
Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This
section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how td @€%ate your audio system.
Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conhtions.
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6-
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Problems on the Road
This
section tells what to do
if
you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good.
7-1 Customer Assistance Information
This
section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page
7-
12.
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Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing
of
almost every subject in this manual.
You
can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem,
CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem and the name
DEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors
Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it
was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the
product after that time without further notice. For
vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor
Car Division whenever it appears in this manual.
Please keep this manual in your Cadillac,
so
it will be
there
if
you ever need it when you’re
on
the road. If you
sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it
so
the new
owner can use it.
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U.S.A.
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No. 25649946
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First Edition
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SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION THROUGH
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Institute
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SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
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technician certification.
For Canadian Owners
Who
Prefer
a
Language Manual:
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propriktaires canadiens:
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@Copyright General Motors Corporation 1996
All Rights Reserved
The
PENALTY
OF
LEADERSHIP
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Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage
that is Cadillac. The name Cadillac is appropriately that of
Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, the French military commander
who founded the city of Detroit in
1701.
What better name for
the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit.
Henry
M.
Leland, known as the master of precision,
initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the
founding
of
Cadillac in 1902. His exacting standards
prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided
over the years
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“Craftsmanship
A
Creed
-
Accuracy
A
Law.”
The introduction
of
the first four cylinder engine
in
1905
led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds
up to
50
mph.
For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal
Automobile Club
of
England awarded the prestigious
Dewar Trophy
to Cadillac twice
. .
.
first in
1908
for
achieving perfect interchangeability
of
parts and again
for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting
and ignition system on 1912 models. Cadillac is the
only American manufacturer to win this honor and
the only manufacturer in the world to win it twice.
As
commonplace as standardized parts are today, in
1908
parts were still individually hand fitted both in
production and service.
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1914
V8
Engine
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VI
6
Engines
Standardization opened the eyes
of
the industrial world
and was the cornerstone
of
modern
assembly
line
production.
From
this achievement evolved the
reference to Cadillac as “Standard
of
the World.”
In
1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new
General
Motors
Corporation.
Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were
greatly enhanced in 19 10 when Cadillac became the first
manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment.
“The Penalty
of
Leadership” first appeared in the
January
2,
1915 issue
of
The Saturday Evening
Post
as
an
expression
of
the Cadillac commitment
to
leadership,
quality and innovation. It is widely regarded as one
of
the
For the
1948
model, Cadillac introduced the
legendary
tail
fin
which once more set the trend in automotive
styling for nearly two decades. This was closely
followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and
the industry's first modern overhead valve, high
compression
V8
engine
on
the 1949 model.
Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling
dominated the
'50s
and
'60s.
Cruise control, automatic
climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels,
twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in
these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured
advances such as air suspension, memory seat,
automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed
stainless steel roof and low profile tires.
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I957
Eldorado
Brougham
The
Eldorado,
introduced in 1953, was redesigned for
1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car.
The 472 cu. in.
V8
engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968
and 1969 was enlarged to
500
cu. in. for all 1970
through 1976 Eldorados. The Track Master
computerized skid control braking system option
debuted
on
1970 Eldorados.
A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint
system (air bag) was available on all 1974,
1975
and
1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on
1975 Cadillacs and standard on the new international
size 1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option
incorporated the first on-board microprocessor.
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The electronics and computerization which were
pioneered by Cadillac in the
’70s
came
of
age in the
’80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On-Board
Diagnostics in 1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on
1986 models and Traction Control in the fall
of
1989.
The 1992 Seville STS was the first car ever to win all
three major automotive awards:
Car
of
the Year, Motor
Trend; Ten Best List, Car
&
Driver; Car
of
the Year,
Automobile Magazine.
The year
1993
saw the introduction
of
the Northstar
system. The state
of
the
art
system includes the 32 valve,
dual overhead camshaft, Northstar
4.6
liter
V8
engine,
4T80-E electronically controlled automatic transaxle,
road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering,
anti-lock brakes and traction control.
For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader
in
quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever,
Cadillac is “Creating a Higher Standard.”
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How
to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle.
If
you
do this, it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle.
In
this manual, you’ll find
that pictures and words work together to explain
things quickly.
Index
A
good place to look for what you need is the Index in
back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in
the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.
Safety Warnings and
Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you
about things that could hurt you
if
you were to ignore
the waming.
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CAUTION:
These mean there
is
something that could hurt
you or other people.
In
the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then
we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or
others could be hurt.
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You will also find a circle
with a slash through it in
this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,’’
“Don’t do this,” or “Don’t
let this happen.”
Vehicle Damage Warnings
In <he notice area, we tell you about something that can
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But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid
damage your vehicle.
Many
times, this damage would
Also, in this book
you
will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, and
it
could be costly.
NOTICE:
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might
see
CAUTION
These mean there
is
something that could
damage your vehicle.
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and
NOTICE
warnings
in
different colors or
in
different words.
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You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words,
CAUTION
or
NOTICE.
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Vehicle
Symbols
These
are
some
of
the symbols
you
may
find
on
your
vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE
A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR
,111,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS
e
TURN
WARNING
A
HAZARD
FLASHER
RUNNING
*
0
DAYTIME
*
LAMPS
*'*
FOG LAMPS
$0
These symbols
are on some of
your controls:
WIPER
Q
aa
aa
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT
TEMP
-
CHARGING
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BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
CT
ENGINE OIL
w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
P
LIGHTER
-
HORN
h=r
SPEAKER
b
FUEL
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Section
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Cadillac and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should
not
do with air bags and safety belts.
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1-7
1-12
1-13
1-13
1-21
1-22
1-22
Seats and Seat Controls
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
Safety Belts
--
and the Answers
How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Driver Position
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR)
Systems
1-30
1-31
1-35
1-37
1-45
1-48
1-48
1-48
Center Passenger Position
Rear Seat Passengers
Children
Child Restraints
Larger Children
Safety Belt Extender
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Replacing Restraint System
Parts
After a Crash
Seats and Seat Controls
This
section tells
you
about the power seats
--
how to
adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks,
memory seats, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and
head restraints.
Power
Seats
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The power seat controls, located on the front doors,
move and adjust the angle
of
the seat.
Move the seat cushion control forward
or
rearward
to move the entire
seat.
Moving the seat cushion control up or down adjusts
the seat height.
To
adjust the angle
of
the front seat cushion,
lift
up
or press down on the front
of
the control.
Lifting up
or
pressing down
on
the rear part
of
the
seat control adjusts the rear angle
of
the seat cushion.
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Power Lumbar Control
(If
Equipped)
The LUMBAR control is
located on the outboard side
of each front seat. It
provides additional support
to your lower back and it
works independently of the
other seat controls. Use the
power seat control first to
get the proper position.
Then proceed with the
lumbar adjustment.
To
reshape the lower seatback, move the LUMBAR
switch forward to increase support and rearward to
decrease support. Move the LUMBAR switch side to
side to raise or lower the support mechanism to suit
your preference.
Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as
it may during long trips,
so
should the position
of
your
lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed.
If
you have the optional personalization package, the
power lumbar control can be programmed for memory
recall. For more information, see “Memory Seat and
Mirrors” later
in
this section.
Memory Seat and Mirrors
(If
Equipped)
Adjust the driver’s seat (including lumbar adjustments)
and both outside mirrors to a comfortable position and
then press the
SET
button. Within five seconds, press
button
“l.’,
A second
mirror
and seating position may be
programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing
button
“2”
instead of button
1.
Note that each time a memory button is pressed, a single
beep will sound through the left front speaker.
1-3
If
your
vehicle is in PARK
(P),
you can recall mirror
and seating positions by briefly pressing button
1
or
2.
This will adjust the seat and mirrors to where you
have previously programmed them. If you have
accidentally pressed one
of
the memory recall buttons
and want to stop seat or mirror movement, press one
of
the manual seat or mirror control buttons. This
cancels a memory recall.
You can also recall a seat and mirror position if your
vehicle is not in PARK (P). Press and hold either the
1
or
2
button until seat and mirror movement is
complete. Releasing the buttons will stop adjustment.
The EXIT button can be programmed to allow easy exit
for up to two drivers. Adjust the seat to a comfortable
“exit” position and then press the
SET
button followed
by the EXIT button. While your vehicle is in PARK (P),
briefly press the EXIT button to recall your programmed
exit position.
Automatic seat, mirrors, comfort controls and radio
movement will occur if the Remote Keyless Entry
(RE) transmitter is used
to
enter the vehicle. The
number on the back of the transmitter corresponds to
the
1
or
2
seat, mirror, comfort controls and radio
positions. After the unlock button is pressed on the
RKE transmitter (the ignition must be in lock) or
when the key is placed in the ignition, the seat, mirrors,
comfort controls and radio will automatically adjust to
the appropriate positions.
Automatic seat, mirrors, comfort controls and radio
movement are programmed through the Driver
Information Center
(DIC)
so
that the driver can select
whether or not movement will occur using the RKE
transmitter
or
by placing the ignition key
in
the ignition.
For more information, see “Remote Recall Memory” in
the Index.
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Heated Front Seat (Option)
Reclining Front Seatbacks
The control is located on the outboard side of each front
seat. Move the SEAT HEAT control to either
LO
or
HI
to turn on the heating elements in the seat. The
LO
setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat
approximates body temperature. The
HI
setting heats the
seat to a slightly higher temperature.
A
telltale light in
the control reminds you that the heating system is in use.
The heated seats can only be used when the ignition
is
turned on.
Press
the recliner control forward or rearward to adjust
the seatback.
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