Cadillac 1998 DeVille Owner's manual

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The 1998 Cadillac DeVille
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.
Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This
section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
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Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
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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 vehicle running properly and looking good.
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.
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 vehicle,
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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Who
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The
PENALTY
OF
LEADERSHIP
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iv
Henry
M.
Leland,
founder
of
Cadillac, stands
beside the
1905
“Osceola” which
was built to
evaluate the
feasibility
of
a
closed bodied car.
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
militqy
commander
who founded. the city
of
Detroit in.
1701.
What better name for
the oldat automobile manufacturer in Detroit.
Henry
M.
Leland,
known
as
the master of precision, commonplace as standardized parts are today, in
1908
initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the parts were still individually hand fitted both in
founding of Cadillac
in
1902.
His
exacting standards production and service.
prompted the motto
by
which Cadillac has been guided
over
the
years
-
“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
V
,
1914
V8
Engine
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
1910
when Cadillac became the first
manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment.
‘‘The Penalty of Leadership” first appeared
in
the
January
2,
19
15
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
b
fmest documents ever written. It was published following
the introduction of the first production
VS
engine,
which was standard in
all
Cadillacs beginning with the
1915 model.
Many Cadillac "firsts" have followed over the years,
including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a
nationwide comprehensive service policy, security plate
glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by
a stylist (1927 LaSallelHarley Earl). The
'30s
witnessed
production of the powerful, smooth and quiet V12 and
V16
engines.
The crisp, contemporary lines of the
1938
60
Special series ushered in a new era in styling.
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6
Engine
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
V17
10
engines.
Two Cadillac
V8
engines and Hydra-Matic
transmissions were used in each MSAI and M24 tanks.
1931
VI
6
Sport Phaeton
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There are, to be sure, many ways to describe the
superlative motor car pictured. “Beauty,”
“majesty,” “brilliance”
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all apply, in their
fullest meaning, to this new Cadillac. And yet,
from this wonderful vocabulary, we have
selected “elegance” as the word that most fully
characterizes the Cadillac of
1960.
The car’s
beautiful, clean-lined styling
is
certainly elegant
beyond compare. Its new interior luxury
provides a feeling of elegance that can be sensed
nowhere else in the world of motor cars. And
even its new performance
-
smooth, quiet and
effortless
-
might be summarized as “elegance
in motion.” Once you have seen and driven it for
yourself, we think you will agree that the ward
is
“elegance”
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and that the car is Cadillac!
CADILLAC
MOTOR
CAR
DIVISION.
GENERAL
MOTORS
COIU’ORATION
Advertisement for
1960
Sixty Special
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,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 fist modern overhead valve, high
Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling
dominated
the
'50s
and '60s. Cruise control, automatic
3
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
-
compression
V8
engine on the 1949 model.
advances such as
air
suspension, memory seat,
automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed
stainless steel
roof
and low profile tires.
1957
Eldorado
Brougham
The Eldorado,
introduced
in
1953, was redesigned for
1967 as the first fkont wheel drive personal luxury car.
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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.
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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.”
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 warning.
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.
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.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Also, in this book you will find these notices:
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NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
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In the notice area, we tell you about something that can
damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
But the notice will tell you what to
do
to help avoid
When you read other manuals, you might
see
CAUTION
and NOTICE warnings
in
different colors or
in
different words.
~
the damage.
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or
NOTICE.
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
ACID COULD
BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
,
SPARK
OR
,\I/,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
~
BAllERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
rl
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
FOG LAMPS
$0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
These symbols
are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT
TEMP
-
CHARGING
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BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
ENGINE OIL
e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
m
HORN
)tT
SPEAKER
b
FUEL
p3
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NOTES
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Section
1
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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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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
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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
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Seats
and
Seat
Controls
This
section tells
you
about the power seats
--
how to
adjust them, and
also
about the reclining front seatbacks,
memory seats, lumbar adjustments, heated seats
and
head restraints.
Power
Seats
The power seat controls, located on the front doors,
move and adjust
the
angle of
the
seat.
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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 cushon.
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Power Lumbar Control
(If
Equipped)
Memory Seat and Mirrors
(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 “Programmable,
Memory and Personalization Features” in the Index.
Automatic seat and mirror 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 and
mirror position.
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 and mirrors will
automatically adjust to the appropriate position.
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Automatic seat and mirror movement is 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 programming information, see
“Programmable, Memory and Personalization
Features” in the Index.
Heated Front Seat (Option)
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.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Press
the
recliner control forward or rearward to adjust
the seatback.
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But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle
is moving.
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 job when
you’re reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it
won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in
front of you. In a crash you could
go
into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can’t do its job either. In
a
crash the
belt could
go
up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
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This could cause serious internal injuries.
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For proper protection when the vehicle
is
in
motion,
have the seatback upright. Then sit well
back
in
the seat
and
wear
your
safety
belt
properly.
Head Restraints
Slide the head restraint up or down
so
that the top of the
restraint
is
closest to the top
of
your ears.
This
position
reduces the chance
of
a
neck injury
in
a crash.
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Cadillac 1998 DeVille Owner's manual

Category
Cars
Type
Owner's manual

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