Cadillac - Sedan De Ville - Owners Manual - 1956 - 1956

r C r r r r 1994 OWNER’S LITERATURE r r PENALTY O F LEADERSHIP (Caddlac &tor Car Co. Detroit, Mich.) THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST 1JANUARY 2ND. IN THE YEAR 191s 7 COPYRIGHT, CADILWC MOTOR CAR DIVISION h I Henry M. Leland, known as the Club of England awarded the pres- 1 master of precision, initiated his pre- tigious - cision manufacturing techniques at to Cadillac twice . . . the founding of Cadillac first in 1908 for achieving in 1902. His exacting perfect interchangeability standards prompted the of parts and again in 1912 motto by which Cadillac for introducing the elec- has been guidedover the tric self starter, electric years -"Craftsmanship lighting and ignition A Creed -Accuracy A Law:' 4 The introduction of the first four cylinder en- system. Cadillac is the only American manufacturer to winthis honor and the gine in 1905 led the industry and only manufacturer in the world to win enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds 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 Automobileboth were still individuallyhandfitted in production and service. Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world ar-’ ---? the corner-stone of modern1 production. From thisachievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as I_. “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, 1915 issue of The Saturdav Evenine Post 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 45 O V-16 Engine 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 quiet V12 and The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling. During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac 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. 1c VVll I - the introduced - 1 egendary tail fin I stainless steel roof and low profile tires. which set the trend In automotlve styling for nearly two decades. This introduced in was followed by the 1949 model with 1953,was redesigned for 1967 as the the two door hardtop CoupeDeVille and the modern overhead valve, first front wheel drive personal lux- high compression V8 engine. Engineering innovations, con- used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for veniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto- all 1970 Eldorados. An Air Cushion Restraint Sys- matic climate control, t i l t a n d telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentine1 and four door hard tops all tem (airbag) was available for 1974, debuted in these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric door tion was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new international size1976 Seville. In 1978, locks, transistor radio, a brushed ury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fuel Injec- the Trip Computer option incorporated an on-board microprocessor. A 1993 Cadillac Allantk in stock technical configuration, was selected as the pace car for the 76th Indianapolis 500. The demanding pace car 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 first automobile manufacturer to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. 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. dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4T80 E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, antilock brakes and traction control. For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leaderin quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape L .& ..-. ;" ,. .,......,, ,..,..I;.. .' :... . . .. , .... c J - This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. .......................... Introduction - How to Use this Manual This section tells youhow to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. __ - .......................... 6 Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells youhow to use yourseats and safety belts properly. It also explainsthe “SIR” system. - .............................. Section 2 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac. ................ 153 Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio System5 This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation ana comfort controls and how to operateyour sound system. ......................... Section 4 -Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpfulinformation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. .__ r n 173,w ............................. Section 5 - Problems on the Road 210 This section tells you whatto doif you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc. ....................... 243 Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care Here themanual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good. For more information on “Reporting Safety Defects”, see Owner Assistance, Page 5. w . THE 1994 SEVILLE TOURING SEDAN(STS) AND SEVILLE LUXURY SEDAN(SLS) Please keep this literature in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this book in it so the new owner can use it. FOR CANADIAN OWNERS ?W?O PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE ,MWVUL: Aux propribtaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vousprocurer un exemplaire de ce guideen franqais chezvotre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario LST 1C7. This literature includes the latest information at the time it wasprinted. We reserve the right to make changes inthe 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 itappears in this literature. GENERAL MOTORS, GM andthe GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the CADILLAC Emblemare registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright General Motors Corporation1993.All Rights Reserved. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL lvrany people read their owner’s manual from beginningto end when they first receive their new vehicle. Thiswill help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle.In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words worktogether to explain things quickly. INDEX A good placeto look for what you need isthe Index in backof the manual. It’s analphabetical list of all that’s inthe manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. SAFETY W M I N G S A N D SXMBOLS You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book.We use a box with gray backgroundand the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you wereto ignore the warning. In the gray cautionarea, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tellyou 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 finda circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety svmbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.” Khicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: 7 Thesemeanthere is somethingthatcoulddamageyourvehicle. In thenotice 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. Butthe notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you mightsee CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. In this manual,we’ve used the familiar words and colors that &divhasused for years. You’ll also see warning labelson your vehicle. They use the same colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. 1L I - L c _ 2 Ehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: m A I CAUTION POSSIELE lNJURY I - AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING I I BATTERY ACID COULD These symbols are importantfor you and your passengers whenever VOW vehicleisdriven: 6; --t---lI DOOR LOCK FASTEN SEATBELTS UNLOCK I POWER WINDOW I AIR BAG These symbols haveto do with your lights: pf MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH A r3I TURN SIGNALS PARKING LIGHTS 50 HAZARD WARNING I LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM FOG LAMPS These symbols areon some of your controls: 0 ~ 0* e+ b I 1 WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD WIPER 81WASHER I REAR WINDOW WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER 1 U VENTILATING FAN 4 HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: 1-1 I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I CHARGING EB I BRAKE I ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE II I RADIATOR COOLANT I H ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are some other symbolsyou may see: I uI RADIO SELECTOR FUSE RADIO VOLUME I AIR CONDITIONING P RELEASE I I3 LIGHTER I HORN IU SPEAKER SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Here you’ll find informationabout the seats in your Cadillac, your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (“air bag”) system andhow to use your safety belts properly. You can alsolearn about some thingsyou should not do with safety belts. SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS This section tellsyou about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments,heated seats, and head restraints. Power Seat Control The power seat control switch islocated on the outboard side of the seat cushion. The power control switch moves the seat forward and backward, up and down, and adjusts the angle of the seat. 6 Power Seat c- 0 Move the front of 0 the switch inthe direction of the arrows to move the front portion of the cushion upor down. Move the rear of the switch inthe direction of the arrows to move the rear portionof the cushion up or down. - 1 Move the whole switch in the direction of both arrows to move the seat up or down. a Move the switch forward or backward to move the whole seat forward or backward. 0 ~ Power Seatback Recliner Move the switch inthe direction of the arrow to tilt the seatback forward or backward. €3 Optional Lumbar and HeatedSeats Lumbar Control Feature If you havethis feature, you canchange the shape of the driver and passenger seats. It works independently of the other seatcontrols. Use the power seat control first to get the properposition. Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment. The Lumbar control switch islocated on the outboardside of each of the front seats. 0 Move the switch forwardto increase support or rearward to decrease support to reshape the lower seatback. Move the switch up or down to raise or lower the support mechanism to suit your preference. 9 Heated Front Seat Feature The control panel is located in the center console. Move the switch to either LO or HI to turn on theheating element in the seat. This feature is designed primarilyfor use on damp and chilly days.The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. On colder days, the HI setting heats theseats to an even highertemperature. To prevent uncomfortable overheatingof the seats, the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to automatically maintainthe temperature at the selected setting.A telltale light inthe control switch remindsyou that theheating system is in use. To preserve the battery, the heated seats can onlybe used whenthe ignition isturned on, and are deactivated whenthe ignition is turned off. 10 Head Restraints c!!- Slide the head restraint up ordown so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury ina crash. The head restraints tilt forward andrearward also. SAFETYBELTS: THEY’RE FOR EKIERYONE This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things youshould not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system. 11 L i L This figure lights up as areminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” inthe Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law saysto wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash.If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes canbe so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But mostcrashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckleup can surviveand sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety beltsin vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! 12 b -3 why Safety Belts Work 1 When you ride inor on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 13 For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! 1 Take the simplest “vehicle.” Suppose it’s just a seaton wheels. I 1 - Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the “vehicle.” The rider doesn’t stop. I I 15 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle,it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... c- or thesafety belts! __- _- With safety belts, you slow downthe as vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’swhy safety beltsmake such good sense. HERE ARE QUESTIONS lMANyPEOPLE ASKABOUT SAFETYBELTS --AND THE ANSWERS Qt Won’tI be trapped in the vehicle afleer an accident if I’mwearing a safety belt? A You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety beltor not. But you can easily unbucklea safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being consciousduring and after an accident, so you canunbuckle and get out, is muchgreater if you are belted. Qt Why don’t theyjust put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts? At Air bags, or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint systems, are in some vehicles todayand will be in more of them in the future. But theyare not supplemental systems only-- so they work with safety belts, 17 instead of them. Everyair bag system everoffered for sale has required theuse of safety belts. Even if you’re ina vehicle that has air bags, you still haveto buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only infrontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. Q: I f I h a good driver, andI never drivefarfrom home, why shouldI wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver,but if you’re inan accident -- even one thatisn’t yourfault -- you and your passengers can hurt. be Being a good driver doesn’tprotect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within25 miles (40 km) of home. Andthe greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. When the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a light will comeon for about 75 seconds anda chime for about 8 seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. Unlessthe driver’s safetybelt is already buckled, then neither the light or chime will come on. 18 I I HOW TO W E M SAFETYBELTS PROPERLY Adults - This section is only for people of adult size. ~ __ __ Be aware that there arespecial thingsto 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 section after this one, called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll wantto know whichrestraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. DRIKER POSITION This section describes the driver’s restraint system. 19 Lawshoulder Belt I The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s howto 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. 20 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 3 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on thelatch plate to make sure it issecure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender’’at the endof this section. Make sure therelease button on thebuckle ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you everhad to. 21 n I I I I I I I I I I I The lap part of the belt should be wornlow and snugon the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'dbe less likelyto slide under thelap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would applyforce at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.The shoulder belt shouldgo overthe 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 or crash. 22 -, Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster r To move it up or down, squeeze the release handle. When you release the handle, try to move it down alittle.to make sure it has locked into position.. You can movethe adjuster up from a lower positionby pushing the bottom of the re:leasehandle. i ! r r 23 k] AdJUSt the height SO that theshoulder portion of the belt is 1 properly positioned on your shoulder, away from yourface and neck. To help you find a height that is rightfor you, followthese guidelines: For atall person: Use the upper orupper-middle position. Use a position somewhere inthe middle. For a shortperson: Use the lower or lower-middle position. 24 L. 1 Shoulder Belt TightnessAdjustment Your Seville has shoulder a belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, you can adjust it like this: 1. Sit well back inthe seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. 3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. 25 4. Let thebelt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. If you don’t,the adjustment feature won’t set, and you’ll have to start again. 5. Now you can add a small amount of slack. Lean forward slightly,then sit back.If you’ve added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack, pullthe shoulder belt out as you did before and start again. If you movearound in the vehicle enough,or if you pullout theshoulder belt, the belt will become tight again.If this happens, you canreset it. 26 r Q: What’s wrong with this? r r A The shoulder belt istoo loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. i r 27 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The beltis buckled in the wrong place. 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. 29 Q: What’s wrong with this? I A: 1 I I The belt is twisted across the body. 30 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 the door onit, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. SUPPLEMENTL INFUTABLE R E S T M N T SYSTEM (AIR BAGS) This section explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or “air bag,” system. Your Cadillac has an air bag for both the driver and the right-front passenger. Here’s the most important thing to know: 31 c R f PI Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bagreadiness light on theinstrument panel, which has “INFL REST.” or “INFLATABLE RESTRAINT” on it. The system checks for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is a problem. INFLATABLE RESTRAINT .- You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to “Run” or“Start.” Then the light should go out, which means the system is ready. Remember, if the air bag readiness light doesn’t comeon when you start your vehicle,or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, yourair bag system maynot work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. 33 How The Air Bag System Works I L 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 located in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 34 When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designedto inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will onlyinflate if the velocity of the impact is abovethe designed threshold level. When impacting straight into a wallthat does not move or deform, the threshold level for most GM vehicles is between9 and 15 mph (14 and 23 km/h). However, this velocity threshold depends on thevehicle designand may be several miles-per-hour faster or slower. In addition, this threshold velocity willbe considerably higherif the vehicle strikes an object such as parked a car which will moveand deform on impact. The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rearimpacts where the inflation would provideno occupant protection benefit. The air bag sensing system uses separate triggering paths to assure that sufficient electrical current is available to inflate both air bags. The air bags inflate in rapid succession. However,in crashes just above the air bag deploymentthreshold, it is possiblethat thetriggering signalmay only lastlong enough to deploy either thedriver or passenger air bag, but not both. Air bags are least needed in these crashes. In severe frontal and near-frontal crashes -- in whichair bags providethe most benefit -- the separate triggering paths help assure that both air bags alwaysinflate. In any particular crash, the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on thelevel of damage on thevehicle@). Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle’s deceleration, of which vehicledamage is onlyone indication. Repair cost is not a goodindicator of whether an air bag should have deployed. 35 What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity,the air bag of sensing systemdetects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping asresult a a crash.The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates a clothbag. The inflator, cloth bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator modules packed insidethe steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the passenger. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal collieions, evenbelted occupants can contact the steering wheel or theinstrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly overthe occupant’s upper body, stoppingthe occupant more gradually. Butair bags wouldnot provide protection in many types of collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily becausean occupant’s motion isnot toward the air bag. Air bags should never be regarded as anythingmore than a supplement to safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near-frontal collisions. What will you see after an airbag inflation? After the air bag has inflated, it willthen quickly deflate. This occursso quickly that some people may not even realize that theair bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module inthe steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag or theinstrument panel for the passenger’s bag maybe hot for a short time, but the portion of the bag that comes into contact with you willnot be hot to the touch. There will be small amounts of smoke and dust coming from vents inthe deflated air bags. The air bag will not impede the driver’s visionor ability to steer thevehicle, nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle. 36 In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshieldsare broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may occur in vehicles with passenger air bags becausethe windshield acts as a reaction surface for the inflating air bag. 0 The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system.If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’tbe there tohelp protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modulesand possibly other parts. The service manual has information about the need to replace other parts. 0 0 Your vehicle isequipped with a diagnosticmodule, which records information about the air bag systemif the air bag deploys in a crash. The module records information about the readiness of the system, which sensors activated the deployment, andwhether the driver’s safety belt was in use. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system.Improper service canmean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the right-front passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly. You may have to replace the airbag on the steering wheel or both the air bag not and the instrument panel for the passenger‘s air Do bag. open or break theair bag covers. 37 Is the smoke from an air bag inflation harmful? The particles emitted during air bag inflationare not harmful to most people. Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty breathing if they stay inthe vehicle withthe windows closedafter air bag inflation. So, if your air bag inflates,you and any passengers should exit to do so. If you or your passengers can’t the vehicle if and when it is safe get out of the vehicle, tryto get fresh air by opening a window,turning on the fan, or opening a door. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced. There are partsof the air bag system in several places around your vehicle.You don’t want the system to inflate whilesomeone is workingon your vehicle. Your Cadillac dealer and the 1994 Seville Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. SAFETYBELT USE DURIING PREGNANCY Safety belts workfor everyone, includingpregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lapportion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash.For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. .ERPOSITION The right front passenger’s safetybelt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this part. When the lapportion of the belt is pulledout all the way, it will lock.If it does, let it go back allthe way and start again. 39 REAR SEAT PASSENGERS It's very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics showthat 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 others in the vehicle whoare wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-ShoulderBelt The positions nextto thewindows havelap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. I 1. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 40 If the belt stops before itreaches the buckle, tiltthe latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety BeltExtender” at the end of this section. Make sure therelease button on thebuckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt asyou pull up on theshoulder part. 41 The lap partof the belt shouldbe 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 likelyto slide under the lapbelt. If you slid under it, the belt would applyforce at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt shouldgo 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 asudden stop or a crash. 42 a To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. CENTER PASSENGER POSITION 43 Lap Belt Your vehicle hasa rear bench seat, someone can sit inthe center position. When you sit ina center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it alongthe belt. To make the belt shorter, pull itsfree end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, positionand release it the same way as the lap partof a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. 44 Make sure therelease button on thebuckle ispositioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. CHILDREN P' Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in everystate in the United States and in everyCanadian province sayschildren up tosome age mustbe restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies A A A A L? 1 ‘ A 46 47 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 belt systemin your vehicle,but the child also hasto be secured within the restraint to helpreduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come withthe infant or child restraint will show you how to dothat. m e r e to Put the Restraint Accident statisticsshow that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at GeneralMotors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat. NEVER put a rear-facing childrestraint in the frontpassenger seat.Here's why: i r 7 7 Wherever you installit, be sure tosecure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Besure to properly secure any childrestraint in your vehicle-- even when no child is it. in Top Strap If your child restraint has a tc~p strap,it should be anchored. r r I If you need tohave an anchor installed, you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install ananchor yourself, yourdealer can tell you how to do it. For cars first sold inCanada, child restraints with a top strapmust be anchored according to Canadian Law. Your dealer can obtain thehardware kit and install it for you, or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided inthe kit. Use the tetherhardware kit availablefrom the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designedfor this vehicle. 49 Securing a Child Restraintin a Rear Outside Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint one. has 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child inthe child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safetybelt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes infront of the child’s faceor neck, put it behind the child restraint. i , : - . 50 , 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 hadto. 5. To tighten the belt, pull upon the shoulder belt while you push down on thechild restraint. .." I , 51 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back allthe way. The safety belt will move freely againand be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position When you secure a childrestraint in acenter seating position, you'llbe using the lapbelt. See the earlier section about the top strapif the child restraint has one. 52 1 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put therestraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around therestraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 53 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 hadto. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push downon the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure. If the child restraint isn't secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again.Then see if it is secure. If it isn't, secure the restraint in adifferent place inthe vehicle andcontact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt.It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 54 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat - Your vehicle has a right-front passenger’s air bag. NEVER put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle has a right-front passenger’s air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a front-facing child restraint. 2. Put the restraint on theseat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child inthe child restraint as the instructions say. 55 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap andshoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes infront of the child’s faceor neck, put it behind the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure therelease button is positionedso you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 56 6. Pull the restof the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. - 7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push downon the child restraint. I I r i ! 57 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safetybelt and let it go back allthe way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 58 Larger Children -. __ __ Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you havethe choice, a childshould sit next to a windowso the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics showthat children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. 59 Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Childrenwho aren’t buckledup can strike other people who are. 60 r I 8 Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child towardthe center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still ison the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would havethe restraint that belts provide. If the child isso small that the shoulderbelt is stillvery close to thechild’s face or neck, you might wantto place the child inthe center seat position, the one thathas onlya lap belt. 61 Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. 62 SAFETYBELT EXTENDER If the vehicle’s safetybelt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t longenough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go into orderit, take theheaviest coat you willwear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seatin your vehiclethat you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it onlyfor the seat it is made to fit. To wear it,just attach it to theregular safety belt. CHECKIING YOUR R E S T W N T SYSTEMS Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles,latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly.Look for any loose parts ordamage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing itsjob, have itrepaired. REPUCING SAFETYBELTSAFTER A CRASH If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. Butif the belts were stretched, as they wouldbe if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut ordamaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you willneed to have safetybelt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary evenif the belt wasn’t being used at thetime of the collision. 63 Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. Torn or frayed belts may not protect youin a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a beltis torn or frayed, get a newone right away. = 1 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that youtell if everything is working properly-- and what to do if you have a problem. KEYS 65 The squareignition keys isfor the ignition only. It has aresistor pellet which ispart of the vehicle’s PASS Key I P system. The rounded door keys are for doors and all other locks. When anew Cadillac is delivered, the dealership removes the plugs from the doorkeys. Each plug has acode on it that tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith howto make extrakeys. However, the ignition keys do not have a knockout plug. The ignition keys have a bar code tag attached to them. Your dealer or qualified locksmith,by reading the bar code tag, can then make your ignition keys. There are15 alternative ignition PASS Key II@blanks to help discourage theft. Keep the bar code tag andthe doorkey plugs in asafe place. If you lose yourkeys, you willbe able to have newones made easily usingthe plug or bar code tag. 66 NOTICE: Your Cadillac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can havelot a of trouble getting into your vehicle if you everlock your keys inside.You may even haveto damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys. DOOR LOCKS 67 There areseveral ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: Use your door key. T ' If your vehicle hasthe 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: To lock the door, slide the lock lever downto manually lockthe door. To unlock-thedoor, slide the lock lever up. I' L Power Door Locks Rear Door SecurityLock - Your Cadillac is equipped with rear door security locksthat help prevent passengers from opening the reardoors of your car from the inside. To use this lock, 1. Move the lever on the doorall the way up to theENGAGED position. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear doorlock. The reardoors of your vehiclecannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. When you wantto open a rear doorwhen the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the doorfrom the outside. To cancel the reardoor lock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside andopen the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. 3. Do the same for the other reardoor. The rear doorlocks will now work normally. Automatic Door Locks Just close yourdoors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shift leverout of “P” (Park) all of the doors will lock. And, everytime you stop andmove your shift leverinto “P” (Park), your doors will unlock. If someone needs to get out while you’renot in “P” (Park), have that person use the manual or power lock. Whenthe dooris closed again, it willnot lock automatically.Just use the manual or power lockto lock the door again. You can also have this feature changed where the doors will stay locked when you shift backinto “P” (Park). Ask yourdealer for details. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open the door, set the locks from inside,get out and close the door. r Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle may be equipped with thisfeature. When unlockingeither door, you can unlockthe otherdoors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds. 70 - Anti-Lockout Feature Your vehicle isequipped with thisfeature. If you leavethe key in the ignition whether in the Accessory, Lock,or Off position withthe driver’s door open,you cannot lock your vehicle using the power locks.If you the RemoteKeyless Entry System. It close the door you can lock it using is alwaysrecommended that you remove your ignition key when locking your vehicle. Illuminated Entry System Your illuminated entry system turns on all the courtesy lights wheneither front dooris opened. When the dooris closed, the courtesy lightswill stay on for approximately 20 seconds or until the ignition isturned on. REMOTE KEIZESS ENTRY SYSTEM With this feature you canturn onyour interior lights, lock and unlock your doors, or unlock your trunk from up to 15 feet (4.5 m) usingthe key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Remote Keyless Entry System isintended to beused as a supplementary vehicle entry device. It is not intended to replace, but rather should be used in conjunction with a door lock key. It operates on a radio frequency subjectto Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies withPart 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Should interference to this system occur, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. 0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. a Check the location. Other vehicles or objects maybe blocking the signal. 0 See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service. 71 Changes or modifications to this systemby other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use thisequipment. Operation Press this symbol to unlock the driver’s door. Press it again within 5 seconds to unlock the other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm the Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interior lights. Press this symbol to lock your doors. This also armsthe Theft Deterrent System. L Press this symbol to open the trunk. Press this button to turn on theinterior lights only. 72 Matching Transmitter(s) To Your ‘vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.If a transmitter is lostor stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining transmitter with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle,the remaining transmitter 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 manydifferent vehicles as you own, provided theyare equipped with exactlythe same model system. (General Motors offers several different models of these systems on theirvehicles.) Each vehicle can have only 2 transmitters matched to it. See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. 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 transmitter won’t workat the normal range in any location.If you haveto get closeto your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probablytime to change the batteries. 73 1. Use round endof the door key, or a quarter to rotate cover counterclockwise 1/16 of a turn. 2. Removebattery and replace with CR2025 or equivalent. Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter. r 4 3. Make sure battery is positioned with "+" facing cover. r i 75 CENTER CONSOLE The mini console comes with storage a tray, astorage compartment for CD's or tapes, and a flip-up armrest that contains a pop-out dual cup holder. The full console includesfloor a shift lever, storage a compartment for CD's or tapes, and a flip-up armrest that contains a pop-out dual cup holder. The cup holder canbe deployed by pressing on the front surface panelof the a clicklocking it in place. armrest. To store it, just push it back in untilis heard, G L O n BOX The glove box is directly infront of the front passenger seat. To lock the glove box door, insert the oval keyinto the lock cylinder andturn it clockwise aquarter turn and remove the key. To unlock the door, turn the key counter clockwise and remove the key. 76 REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE You’ll find the button here in the glove box. CONVENIENCE NET You’ll find the convenience net just inside the back wallof the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over duringsharp turnsor quick starts and stops. The net is not for larger, heavier loads.Store them in the trunk as far forward as your can.You can unhook the netso that it willlie flat when you are not using it. 77 AUTOMUTIC PULL-DOW FEATURE NOTICE: Don’t slam your trunk lid down. If you slam it, you can damage the Pull Down system. THEFT Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Cadillac has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put onit can make it impossible to steal. However, there areways you can help. Key in the ignition If you walk awayfrom your vehicle withthe keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves-- so don’t do it. When you park your Cadillacand open thedriver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove yourkey from the ignition and take it with you. Alwaysdo this. Your steering wheel willbe locked, and so will your ignitionand transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in a lightedspot, close all windows and lock your vehicle.Remember to keep your valuablesout of sight. Put them in astorage area, or take them with you. 79 Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But whatif you have to leave your ignition key? What if you haveto leave something valuable in your vehicle? 0 Put your valuables ina storage area, like yourtrunk or glove box. Lock the glove box. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then takethe door key with you. THEFT D E T E W N T (OPTION) If your Cadillac hasthis option, it has a Theft Deterrent Alarm System. Withthis system, the “SECURITY” light will flash asyou open the door (if your ignition isoff). This light remindsyou to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s howto do it: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the- powerdoor lock switchor Keyless Entry System. The “SECURITY” light should comeon and stay on. 3. Close alldoors. The “SECURITY” light shouldgo off. If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System, the alarm will gooff. It will also go off if the trunklock is damaged. Your vehicle’s lights will flash andthe horn willsound for 3 minutes, then will go off to save battery power. n 80 L! l - __ Remember, the theft deterrent system won’tarm if you lockthe doors with a keyor manual door lock. It arms only if you use a powerdoor lock switch or Keyless Entry System. Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked withthe doorkey after the doors are closed. Always unlock adoor with a key,or use the Keyless Entry System. Unlocking adoor any other way willset off the alarm. If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock anydoor with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry System, if you have it. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. How to Test The Alarm From insidethe vehicle roll down your window, then get out of your vehicle keeping the dooropen. From outside the vehicle withthe dooropen, lock the vehicle using the power door lock or theKeyless Entry System and close the door. Reach in and unlock the doorusing the manual lock, and open the door. The horn will sound and your headlightswill flash. If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. 81 PASS-KEY’II Your vehicle isequipped with the PASS-Key’II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key’II is a passive theft deterrent system. Thismeans you don’t haveto doanything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when youinsert or remove the key from the ignition.PASS-Key@IIusesa resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches adecoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key’II system senses that someoneis using the wrong key, it shuts downthe vehicle’s starter and fuelsystems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’tgo to the engine.If someone triesto start your vehicle againor uses anotherkey during this time,the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pelletsin an attempt to make a match. The ignition key mustbe clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition or theengine may not start. If the engine does not start and the “STARTING DISABLEDDUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY” message is displayed,the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again.The security lightmay remain on during this time.If the starterstill won’t work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, waitabout three minutes to check and try the otherignition key. At this time, you may also want the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work withthe otherkey, your vehicleneeds service. If your vehicle does start, thefirst ignition key may be faulty.See your Cadillacdealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key’II. If you accidentally use key a that has a damagedor missing resistor pellet, the starterwon’t work But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the otherignition keys. See your Cadillacdealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key’II to have anew key made. If you’reeverdrivingandyougetthe“PASS-KEY MALFUNCTION’ message youwill be ableto restart your engineif you turn it off. Your must serviced by PASS-Key’II system, however, is not working properly and be your Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key’II system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition key, see your Cadillacdealer or a locksmith whocan service PASS-Key’II to have a new key made. 82 I * - - - NEW VEHICLE “BREAK-IN” NOTICE: Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in thelong run if you followthese guidelines: -- Don’t drive at any one speed-- fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km).Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every time you get new brake linings. IGNITION KEY POSITIONS - This lock gives you five different positions. Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the “LOCK’ position. - This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’san anti-theft feature. 83 The otherpositions let you perform these functions: ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield in key and turn wipers whenthe engine is off.To get into “ACC”, push the it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as itwas before you inserted the key. OFE This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lockthe steering wheel like “Lock.”Use “Off” if you must have yourcar in motion whilethe engine is off(for example, if your car is being pushed). R U N This isthe position for driving. STARE This starts your engine. NOTICE: I - If your key seems stuck in“Lock” and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn thesteering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break thekey or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicleneeds service. STARTING YOUR ENGINE Move your shift leverto “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in anyother position -- that’s a safetyfeature. To restart when you’re already moving, use“N” (Neutral) only. I- - NOTICE: Don’t try toshift to “P” (Park) if your Cadillac is moving. If you do, you coulddamage the transaxle. Shift to “P”(Park) only when your vehicle is stopped. - 1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you mightneed to do this, but because of your vehicle’s computer systems, you don’t. 2. Turn your ignition keyto “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. 3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in“Start” for about 15 seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about one minute between each try to help avoid draining your battery. NOTICE: Holding your key in “Start”for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. Andthe excessive heat can damage your starter motor. : 4. If your engine still won’tstart (or startsbut then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing youraccelerator pedal all the way to thefloor and holding it there as you hold the key in “Start” for about threeseconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do thesame thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 85 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine mightnot perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, seethe partof this Manual thattells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle”in theIndex. ENGINE COOLANT HEATER (ENGINE BLOCK HEATER) (CANADA ONLY) (OPTION) In very coldweather, 0°F ( - 1 8 O C ) or colder, the engine coolant warmer can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economyduring engine warm-up. Usually,the coolant warmer shouldbe plugged ina minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolant warmer: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open thehood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. t. * 1 ~ After you’ve used the coolant warmer, be sure to store thecord as it was before to keep it away from moving engineparts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. _- _- ~. NOTICE: How long should you keep the coolant warmer plugged in?The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have,and some other things. Instead of trying to list everythinghere, we askthat you contact a Cadillac dealer in the areawhere you’ll be parking your vehicle.The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. DRZVTNG THROUGH DEEP STAn7DING WATER _- .__ I NOTICE: If you drive too quicklythrough deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake andbadly damage your engine. If you can’t avoiddeep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. 87 AUTOMTIC TRANSAXLE Your automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever locatedon the steering column or on the console between the seats. There areseveral different positions for your shift lever. P.....................................................Park ................................................. Reverse ................................................. Neutral @ ............................................... Overdrive 3 ........................................ Third Gear (Drive) R N 2............................................. SecondGear 1 . . . . . . . - - . - - - . ..-.--- - -...................... First Gear P (Park) c This locks yourfront wheels. It’sthe best positionto use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. 88 c r - i ._ Ensure theshift lever isfully in “P7’(Park) range before starting the engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply yourregular brakes before you can shiftfrom ‘‘P” (Park) when the ignition key isin the “Run”position. If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever- push the shift lever allthe way into ‘‘P77(Park) and alsorelease the shift leverbutton on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish.(Press the shift leverbutton beforemoving the shift leveron floor shift console models.) See “Shiftine Out of ‘P’ (Park)” in this part. R (Reverse) Use this gear to back up. I r NOTICE: Shifting to“R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to “R” only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle backand forth to get out of snow, iceor sand without damaging your transaxle.see “If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” inthe Index. N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only. Also, use “ N ’ when your vehicle is being towed. I NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of “P”(Park) or “N” (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warrantv. @ AutomaticOverdrive This position isfor normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: - Going lessthan about 35 mph (56 kmh), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. - Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift downto thenext gear and have more power. 90 l- NOTICE: If your vehicle seemsto start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong witha transaxle system sensor.If you drive veryfar that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use “2” (Second Gear) when you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h) and @ (Overdrive) for higher speeds. 3 (Third Gear) This is like@, but you never go into Overdrive. Here aresome times you might choose“3” instead of 0: - When driving on hilly, windingroads - When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting betweengears - When going down a steep hill 2 (Second Gear) This position givesyou more power but lower fuel economy. You can use “2” on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use yourbrakes off and on. NOTICE: Don’t drive in “2” (Second Gear) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use “@” or “3” as much as possible. I Don’t shift into “2” unless you are going slowerthan 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. 91 1 (First Gear) This positiongives you evenmore power (but lower fuel economy) than “2.” You can use iton very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever isput in “1,”the transaxle won’t shiftinto first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If your front wheels can’trotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand ormud 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 onlythe accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehiclein position on a hill. PARKlNG BRAKE To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your rightfoot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light willcome on. 92 IlI -I When you moveout of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral), if your engine is running, your parking brake should go off. If it doesn’t, you have a parking brake problem and should have it fixed.In the meantime, you can still release your parking brake. Just pull on the manual release lever, as shown. I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you couldalso damage other partsof your vehicle. If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” inthe Index. That section shows howto turn your front wheels. If you are towing atrailer and are parking on any hill: See “Towing a Trailer” inthe Index. That section shows whatto do first to keep the trailer from moving. 93 SHIFTING INTO “P’’(PARK) Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this: 0 Pull the lever toward you. I Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. With your rightfoot still holdingthe brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.” 5. Remove the key and take it with you.If you can walk awayfrom your vehicle withthe ignition key in yourhand, your vehicle is in‘‘P” (Park). Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your rightfoot. 95 2. Move the shift lever into “P’, (Park) position like this: 1 Hold in the button on thelever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. With your rightfoot still holdingthe brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.” 5. Remove the key and take it with you.If you can walk awayfrom your vehicle withthe ignition key in yourhand, your vehicle is in“P” (Park). Leaving Your Whicle With the Engine Running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running,be sureyour vehicle is in“P” (Park) and your parkingbrake is firmlyset before you 96 leave it.After you’ve movedthe shift lever into the “P” (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, seeif you can movethe shift lever away from “P” (Park) without first pullingit 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 “P7’ (Park). SHIFTING OUT OF “P” (PARK) Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply yourregular brake before you can shiftfrom “P” (Park) when the ignition is inthe “Run”position. See “Automatic Transaxle” inthe Index. If you cannot shift out of “P’7(Park), ease pressure on theshift lever-push the shift lever allthe way into “P”(Park) and also release the shift lever button onfloor shift modelsas you maintain brake application. Then move the shift leverinto thegear you want. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.)If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shiftout of “P” (Park), try this: 1. Turn the key to “Off.” Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Powerfeature. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to “N” (Neutral). 4. Start thevehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed assoon as you can. Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hilland you don’t shift your transaxle into “P” (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficultto pull the shift lever out of “P” (Park). This is called“torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, alwaysbe sure to shift into “P”(Park) properly before you leavethe driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours alittle uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift leverout of “P” (Park). 97 PARKING OKER THINGS T m T BURN 8 98 ENGINE EXHAUST RUNNING YOUR ENGINE WHILE YOU’RE PARKED It’s better not to park with the engine running. Butif you ever haveto, here are some thingsto know. Follow the propersteps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill andif you’re pullinga trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer’’ inthe Index. POKER WINDOWS The controls are near each window. Here’s how the master control works. Your vehicle hasRetained Accessory Power(RAP). When youstop your vehicle and turn theignition key to “Off”, you can stilluse your power windows. The electrical power to operate thewindows willnot shut off until you open a dooror 10 minutes has passed. If you want this power for another 10 minutes, just turn the key to “Run”and backto “Off”. Express Down Window The driver’s power window has this feature. Just press the switch rearward once -- for half a second or more -- and then let go. The window will lower completely.If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again.To raise the window, pressand hold the switch forward. HORN To sound the horn, just press the center of the steering wheel. 101 TILT WWEEL You can also raiseit to thehighest levelto give your legs more room when you exitand enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level,then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. 102 TURN SIGNALIMULTIFUNCTION LEPER The lever onthe left sideof the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam Flash-To-Pass Feature Headlamp Washers (Export Only) WindshieldWipers WindshieldWasher Cruise Control 103 Turn Signal and LaneChange Indicator To signal a turn, move the lever allthe way up or down. When the turn is finished,the lever willreturn automatically. To signal a lane change, slightly move the lever up ordown. When the lane change is finished,release the lever. 1 A green arrow on I the instrument panel will flash inthe direction of the turn orlane change. If for some reason your turn signal is lefton, the Driver Information Center will display“TURN SIGNAL ON” (after driving about a mile) to remind youto turn it off. L.. -4 As you signala turn ora lane change, if the arrows don’t flashbut just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’tsee your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident.If the green arrows don’t goon at all when you signala turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. Operation of Lights Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all applicablefederal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may applytheir own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights. For example,some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower beam lights with fog lamps at all times,or thatheadlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highwayauthority for applicable lighting regulations. Yeadlight High-Low Beam To change the headlights fromlow beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever allthe way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on,this blue light on theinstrument panel also will be on. 105 Flash-To-PassFeature This lets you use your high beam headlights to signal a driver in front of you that you wantto pass. It works evenif your headlightsare off. To use it, pull the multifunction lever toward you. When you do: If your headliEhtsare off: Your high beam headlightswill turn on. They’ll stay on as long asyou hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If your headlightsare on?but on low beam: The system works normally. Just pull the lever. Your headlights will shift to high beamand stay there. To return to low beam, just pull the lever toward you. If vour headliphtsare on, and on high beam: Your headlights will switch to low beam. To get backto high beam, pullthe lever toward you. Windshield Wipers WIPER: To control the wipers, turn theband on themultifunction lever. MIST: Turn the band away from you and thenrelease it for a single wipe cycle. For more cycles, holdthe band on MIST longer. LO or HI: Turn the band toward youto either LO (low speed) or toHI (high speed), depending on thewiper speed you want. DELAY: With this you canset the wiper speed for a longor shortdelay between wipes. Movethe band to ON for long delays andthe closer you get to LO the shorter thedelay. OFF: To turn thewipers off, turn theband to OFF. 107 Heavy snowor ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools.Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Windshield Washer To wash your windshield push and hold the paddle labeled PUSH. Once you feel you have enough washer fluid on thewindshield release the paddle. The wipers will continue to clear the windshield, then either stop or return toyour preset speed. I When the washer fluidreaches a low level, “LOW WASHER FLUID” will be displayed inthe Driver Information Center. Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splashcan block your vision.You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often. 108 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also. water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which coulddamage the tank if it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer.It can damage your washer system and paint. Headlight Washer (ExportOnly) If you havethis feature, you will washyour headlights while washing your windshield at thesame time. Just press the PUSH paddle on the multifunction lever. CRUISE CONTROL With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping yourfoot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. CruiseControl does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply yourbrakes, the Cruise Control shuts off. 109’ To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the Cruise Control switch to “ON.” 110 2. Get upto thespeed you want. 3. Push in the button of the at the end lever andrelease it. 4. The digital instrument panel cluster has a “CRUISE ENGAGED” light that will comeon. r On theanalog cluster, the “CRUISE ENGAGED” message will display for-afew seconds. 5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. To Resume .a Set Speed Suppose you set your CruiseControl at adesired speea and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re goingabout 25 mph (40 h/h) or more, you canmove the Cruise Control switch from “ON” to “R/AL’ (Resume/Accelerate).for about half a second. f4 Ill You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Remember, if you hold the switch at “R/A’ longer than half a second, the vehicle willkeep going faster unti1.you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even losecontrol. So unless you wantto go faster, don’t hold the switch at “R/A.” To Increase Speed Wzile Using CruiseControl There aretwo ways to go to ahigher speed. Here’s the first: Use the accelerator pedal to get to thehigher speed. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the buttonand the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: Move the Cruise switch from“ON” to “R/A.” Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, andthen release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to “R/A’ Each timeyou do this, your vehiclewill go about 1mph (1.6 kmk) faster. The accelerate feature will only workafter you have firstset the Cruise Control speed by pushing the “SET CRUISE” button. 112 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: 0 Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want,then release it. To slow down invery small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’llgo 1mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing AnotherKhicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehiclewill slow downto theCruise Control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills ~ ._ How well yourCruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may haveto step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake orshift to a lowergear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use Cruise Control on steephills. 113 To Get Outof Cruise Control There aretwo ways to turn off the Cruise Control: a Step lightlyon the brake pedal; a Move the Cruise switch to“OFF.” To Erase SpeedMemory When you turnoff the Cruise Controlor the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. 114 r r r i LIGHTS You’ll find the control on the left side of the instrument panel. It controls these lightsystems: 0 Headlights 0 Taillights 0 ParkingLights 0 Underhood Light Instrument Panel Lights 0 License Plate Lights 0 Interior Courtesy Lights 0 Fog Lights (STS Only) 0 Rear Fog Lights (Export Only) Here’s howto manually work your light system. r i r 0 0 Pull the switch out to the first stop to turnon your parking and taillights, side marker lights, and instrument panel lights. Pull the switch out all the way to turnon the headlights. YOUcan brighten or dim yourinstrument cluster by rotating the headlight switch. Push the switch all the way in to turn them off. r‘ b 115 Lights On Reminder If YOU open the door while leavingthe lights on, you willhear a warning tone. Interior Lights Turn the headlight switchpast HI to turn on the interior lights. Twilight Sentinel The control is nextto the headlight switch.It switches your lightson and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate it, leave the light switch off and move the control to any positionbut off. If you movethe control all the way to MAX, your lightswill remain on for 90 seconds after you turn your engineoff. If you movethe control almost all the way in the otherdirection, so it isjust on, the lights will gooff quickly when youturn off your engine.You can change this delay time from only a few seconds to 90 seconds. Light Sensor Fog Lights (STS) Use your fog lightsfor bettervision in foggyor misty conditions. When you press the upper fog light switch,a small indicator light will glowto tell youthe fog lightsare on. To turn themoff, pressthe switch again. 117 If you switch on your high beam headlights, your fog lights turn will off. They’ll turn back on again when you switch to low beam headlights. When the twilight sentinel is on, only the headlights will turn off automatically. Your fog and parking lights will remain on. Rear Fog Lights (E~portOnly) To operate the rearfog lights, firstturn on the front fog lights,then push the lower switch. A small indicator light will glow to tell you they are on. To turn them off, press the switch again. Cornering Lights The cornering lights come on when you signal turna when the headlights or parking lightsare on. This will provide more light for cornering. Underhood Light To operate, turn on your parking lights,then the underhood light will illuminate when the hood is open. Daytime Running Lights (CanadaOnly) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) area usefulfeature, in that DRL can make your vehicle DRL more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. are required on new vehicles sold in Canada. Your DRL work with a light sensor on topof the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up. The low beam headlightswill come on at reduced brightness in daylight when: 0 The ignition is on 0 The headlight switch is off, and 0 The transaxle is not in “P7,(Park). At dusk,if the Twilight Sentinel feature is turned on, theexterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness. At dawn,the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL (if the headlight switch isoff). Of course, you may stillturn on the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the transaxle into “P7,(Park). The DRLwill stay off until you shiftout of “P7’(Park). Reading Lights L You have reading lights located in the roof. These lights and the interior courtesy lightswill come on when youopen a door. Push the lens to turn them on. Push it again to turn them off. 119 Assist Handles A folding handle over each rear passenger door can be used when getting out of the vehicle. MIRRORS Automatic Inside And Outside Rearview Mirrors Your Cadillac is equipped with an automatic electrochromic inside rearview mirror. L This mirror automatically changesto reduce glare from headlights behind you. A photocell on the back of the mirror senses whenit is becoming 120 dark outside. Another photocell built into themirror surface senses the headlights behind you. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare. This change may take a few seconds. ONIOffSwitch Reverse Gear Day Mode _- The reverse mode is another important feature of the automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed in“ R (Reverse), the mirror changes to the daytime mode for a bright imagein the mirror as you backup. - ~. - Optional Driver Outside Electrochromic Rearview Mirror This mirror automatically dimsto minimize glare for maximum rear visibility. It operatesin conjunction withthe inside rearviewmirror. As glare increases the mirror darkens accordingly. When the glare subsides the mirror returns to its clear daytime state. 121 Cleaning Photocells Use a cottonswab and glasscleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the mirror work. Front Seat VanityMirrors To use one, turn the sunshade down. Then lift the cover upto see the mirror. The switch makes the light brighter. 122 Power Remote ControlMirrors The control on the driver’s door armrest operatesboth outside rearview mirrors. Move the centerswitch to theleft to select the driver side mirror, or to theright to select the passenger side mirror. Then press the control pad to adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle. To lock the controls leave the selector switch inthe middle position. When you operate the rear window defogger, it also warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog or ice. CONKEX OUTSIDE MIRROR Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’ssurface is curvedso you can see more from the driver’s seat. 123 BREAK-AWAY OUTSIDE MIRROR (EXPORT ONLY) The mirrors will collapse ineither theforward or rearward direction, and then returnto the normal position. - ASTROROOF EXPRESS OPEN F- If you havethis option, the switch ishere: r r i The astroroof includes a sliding glasspanel and a sliding sunshade. The control switch only works with the ignition on or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP)mode. To Open: Press the switch rearward to open theglass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be openedby hand. If you want to stop the roof in a partially open position, press the switch in either direction to stop it. Press the switch againto open itfully. To Close: Press and holdthe switch forwardto close the glass panel.The sunshade can onlybe closed by hand. To Vent: Press the switch forward whenthe glass panel is closed.Open the sunshade by hand. To close the vent press the switch rearward. 125 SUNGLASS COMPMTMENT If you havethe optional Astroroof you will not have thisfeature. To gain access to this feature located directly abovethe inside rearviewmirror in the headliner, just push up and the compartment will open. ASHTMYSAND LIGHTERS If have the full console, pushon the cover to reveal the ashtray and lighter. OR 126 If you don't have a center console, just pull the ashtray out to reveal the ashtray and lighter. To clean the ashtray, lift itout by pulling on thesnuffer. If you don't have a console, and the ashtray will not come out by pulling on the snuffer, try this: Reach under the ashtray and gently pushup on the ashtray bowl and remove it. Rear Door Ashtray To open the rear ashtrays liftthe lid. 127 NOTICE: I Don’t put papers or other flammable things into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing adamaging fire. I- I -L Cigarette Lighter It’s near theashtray. To use the lighter just push itall the way and let go. When it’s ready, itwill pop back by itself. NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter inwith yourhand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heatingelement. 128 I- A GARAGE DOOR OPENER (DEALER OPTION) This option allows you to open up to three garage doors. The transmitter unit fits the overhead panel. L . Your Cadillacdealer can tellyou about thehand held power pack unit and the installation you’ll need at home to make this work. If your Cadillac isequipped with an Electriclear@heated windshield, you’ll have to be closer to thegarage door for thetransmitter unit to work. FLOOR MATS Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and rear floor mats, keep them clean by vacuuming and using aspot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash. 129 THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR INFOIWMTION SYSTEM Your instrument panel is designed to let you knowat a glance how your Cadillac is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using,and many of the otherthings you’llneed to know to drive safely and economically. Digital Cluster Analog Cluster 130 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour(mph) and kilometers per hour(kmh). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). 131 EnglishlMetric Button You can go back and forth from English (miles) to metric (kilometers) by pushing this button. The same button also makesother readings (liketemperature, fuel and odometer) go between English and metric. Trip Odometer You can tell howfar you’ve gone since you last set it backto zero. To reset, push and hold the button until it zeros. If your vehicleis domestic, the trip odometer will return to zero after 999.9 miles (1609km). If your vehicle is Canadianor Export, the trip odometer will return to zero after 1999.9 km (1242 miles). Odometer You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed. The new one will read thecorrect mileage. This is because your car’s computer has stored themileage in memory. W M I N G LIGHTS - This section describesthe warning lights that areon your vehicle.The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lightscan signal that something is wrongbefore it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying you others from injury. attention to your warning lights could also save or Warning lights goon when there may be oris a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.As you will see in the details on thenext few pages, some warning lightscome on briefly when youturn theignition key just to let you know they’re working.If you are familiar withthis section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. When one of the warning lights comeson and stays on when youare driving, checkthe section that tells you whatto doabout it. Please follow the manual’s advice. Waitingto dorepairs can be costly -- and even a help. dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights. They’rebig Your vehicle may also have a driverinformation system that works along with the warning lights. See “Driver Information System” inthe Index. 133 Brake System Warning Light Your Cadillac’s hydraulicbrake system is dividedinto two parts. If one part isn’t working,the other partcan still workand stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comeson, there could be abrake problem. Have your brake system inspected rightaway. This light shouldcome on as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it willbe ready to warn you ifthere’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You maynotice that thepedal is harder to push. Or, thepedal may go closerto thefloor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is stillon, have the vehicle.towedfor service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” the in Index.) 5- The brakesystem warning light will also come on when youset your parking brake, and itwill stay on if your parkingbrake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have abrake problem. 134 L C . Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light I I With anti-lock, this light will come on when youstart your engine and may stayon 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 a problem. If the light stayson, turn theignition off.Or, if the light comeson when you’re driving,stop assoon as possible and turn theignition 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 brake system warning light isn’t on, you still havebrakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s aproblem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light”earlier in this part. 135 Engine Temperature Warning Light (Canadian!ExportOnly) This light tells you that your engine has overheated. You should stop the car and turn theengine off as soon as possible.A warning chime should also sound if this light comes on. As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you start your engine. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows whatto do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. Malfunction IndicatorLamp 3VICE ENGINE SOON itW 1 ., SERVICE ENGINE SOON A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but 136 r r- the engine is not running, as a check to show youit is working. If it does not come on atall, haveit fixed right away.If it stays on, or it comeson while youare driving, the computer is indicatingthat you have a problem. You should take your vehicle infor service soon. 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 beas good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. Battery Charge Light (Canadian\ExportOnly) I ! r “ 1 r: When you turn thekey to “Run”or “START”, this light will comeon briefly, to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are working. 137 Engine Oil Light (Canadian \Export On&) This light tells youif there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. The light goeson when youturn your key to “Run” or “Start.” It goes off once you start your engine. That’s just a check to be sure thelight works. If it doesn’t,be sure tohave it fixedso it will be there towarn you if something goes wrong. When the light comeson and stays on, it means oil isn’t going through your engine properly. You could be low on oil, or you might havesome other oil problem. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly andis not covered by your warranty. 138 Tachometer = Analog Cluster This gage indicates the engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damagemay occur. Engine SpeedLimiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (RPM). When your engine RPM’s are critically high,the fuel supply to theengine is shut off. When the engine speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to the engine. Whicle Speed Limiter (270 hp) This feature prevents your vehiclefrom exceeding speeds that your tires are not rated for. When this happens your engine’sfuel supply is shut off. When the vehicle speed’sslows, the fuel will come on again. 139 Fuel Gage I Your fuel gage showsabout how much fuel is in your tank.It works only when the ignition is in the “RUN”position. Digital Gage If the fuel level is within approximately one gallon (3.9 liters)of being full the letter“F” is shown. If the fuel level is between1 and 2 gallons (3.9 and 7.6 liters) from being empty the letter“E” is shown. Ifthe fuel supply gets downto approximately 1 gallon (3.9liter) the “E”will flash, and the “FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW” message willappear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). (On the analog fuel gage,the “FUELLEVEL VERY LOW” message will alsoappear.) Here area few concerns some owners have hadabout the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrongwith the fuel gage. At the gas station, the gas pumpshuts off before the gage reads “F”. It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example, the gage said “8 Gallons”, but it tookmore -- or less -- than the tank’s remaining capacityto fill it. The gage may change when youturn, stop, or speed up is normal. 140 Fuel Data Panel Your FuelData Panel tells you all you want to know about your fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. Here’show it works. AVG Button: Push thisbutton to display the “AVG MPG” (average mile per gallon). You can also display it metric in units by pressing the “ENG MET” button. When “AVG MPG” (average mile per gallon) is selected, the total distance is divided bythe totalfuel used. INST Button: When “INST MPG”(1nstantaneous Fuel Economy)is selected, you will see what your fuel economy at is that instant. The computer takes a new reading twice every second.It will show economy up to70 miles per gallon (or 2 liters per 100 Kilometers). AVG MPG Reset: Press the INFORMATION button until the AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY is displayedon theDriver Information Center. Press and hold the RESET button until both the Fuel Data Center and Driver Information Center display reads 0.0. RANGE Display: This display shows howfar thecomputer thinks you can go with the fuel that is in yourtank. The computer does not know what driving conditions will be like for the rest of your trip, so the range is estimated based on your recent fuel economy. Therefore, your range 141 reading may change as your driving habits change (going from city to highway driving mayincrease the range reading). If the range display shows“Lo”, you should stop for fuel as soon as possible. Your computer needs enough data for the “RANGE” reading to work, however, so it will read “Lo” for a while whenyour vehicle isbrand new (under 25 miles). Also, it may show “Lo”for a whileif your batteryhas been disconnected. Driver Information Center c c “*5 I I . Your Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives youthe status of many of your vehicle systems.The DICis usedto display driverselectable information and warninghtatus messages. If more than one problem is detected, the Driver Information Center will automatically display all current messages. 142 Driver Information Center Control Buttons INFORMATION Button Pressing this button successively will displaythe ENGINE RPM (Digital Cluster only), ENGINE COOLANT TEMP, BATTERY VOLTAGE, AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFELE=, and TIMER. RESET Button Pressing this button will reset the AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED, OIL LIFELEFT, and TIMER when each function is displayed. TIMER Button The TIMER featureis like astop watch, in that you can clockthe time it takes to get from one point to another. To operate, press either the TIMERbutton or successivelypress 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 are two numeric digits. Once the “TIMER0O:OO:OO:” is displayed, pressthe TIMERbutton to start thetiming feature. Press the TIMERbutton again to stopit. To reset it, press and hold the RESET button until the display reads “TIMER 0O:OO:OO:”. Press the INFORMATION button toexit from the TIMER function. AVG MPH (Average Speed) Reset Press successively the INFORMATION button todisplay the “AVG MPH”, thenpress and hold the RESET buttonuntil “0.0 AVG MPH’ is displayed. MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy) Reset Press successivelythe INFORMATION button to display the “MPG AVG”, then press and hold the RESET button until “0.0 AVG MPG” is displayed. Fuel Used Reset Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “FUEL USED” on theDriver Information Center, thenpress and hold the RESET buttonuntil “FUEL USED 0.0” is displayed. 143 Oil Life Left Reset Press successively the INFORMATION button todisplay the “OIL LIFE LEFT”, then press and holdthe RESET buttonuntil “0.0 OIL LIFE LEFT” is displayed. DISPLAY ON/OFF Button Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center, Electronic Climate Control and Fuel Data Centerdisplays. If you have the Digital cluster, the fuel gage, trip and odometer will also turn off. While displays are off, pressing the INFORMATION button will turn on only the Driver Information Center. If any other buttonis pressed or a driving warning messageneeds to be displayed, or fuel level falls below 4 gallons, allthe displays will come back on. TRIP SET Button Press and hold thisbutton toset the Trip Odometer back to zero. ENG/MET (English/Metric Button) Press this button toswitch from English (miles) and Degrees (Fahrenheit), to Metric (kilometers) and Degrees (Celsius). Driver Information Center Messages These messages willappear if there is a problem sensedin one of your vehicle’s systems. Vehiclesthat arefirst sold inCanada or areexport vehicles will have a number after each message. This number helpsto identify that message, which is only displayed in English. APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT 46 This message willappear if your vehicleis in “P” (Park) for about 15 seconds and the brake is not depressed. If you do not want this message to appear,you can cancel this message by holding the “OFF” and the Blue (cooler) button on the Electronic Climate Control panel for about 5 seconds. Holdthe same two buttons again to have this message displayed again. - 144 - - A/C OVERHEATED A/C COMPRESSOR OFF 15 If the refrigerant system everreaches an over-pressure condition, this message willappear totell you that theair conditioning compressor has been turnedoff. Air conditioned air will not be delivered to cool your a normal operating range, you must vehicle. If the pressure returns to select “AUTO”,“DEFOG”, or Defrost to start thecompressor. If this message continues to appear,have the system repaired as sow as possible to avoid compressor damage. BATTERY NO CHARGE 07 This message willappear if your battery is not being charged. Have your electrical system checkedby your Cadillacdealership at your earliest convenience. BATTERY VOLTSHIGH 08 This message showsthat the electrical charging system is overcharging, (more than 16 volts).To avoid beingstranded have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealershipat your earliest convenience. You can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories. Turnon the lights, radio, set the Climate Control on“AUTO” and the fan speed on “HI” and turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitorbattery voltageon the Driver InformationCenter by toggling the “INFORMATION” button. When the engine is running, the normal rangeis 11.5 to 15.5 volts. BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06 This message willappear when the electrical system is charging lessthan 10 volts, or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting it is possiblethat the generatorcan still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge after driving a few miles andthe message should goout. If this message appears while driving or after starting your vehicleand stays on, have it checked immediately to determinethe cause of this problem. To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, you canreduce the load on the electrical system by turning off your accessories.You can monitor battery voltage on the Driver Information Centerby toggling the “INFORMATION” button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. - - 145 - CHANGE TRANS FLUID 47 This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See your maintenance booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals. CHECK BRAKE FLUID 37 This message is displayedto inform the driver that the brake reservoir fluid level is low. Checkthe brake reservoir level and add as needed. Have the brake system servicedby a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that section. - - CHECK COOLANT LEVEL 04 This message willappear when there is a low level ofengine coolant. Have the cooling system servicedby a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. CHECK FUEL GAGE 39 This message willappear when yourfuel supply is lessthan 4 gallons and your displayis turned off. CHECK OIL LEVEL 36 This message willappear when yourengine oil is approximately quart a low. If this message is displayed, checkthe oil and add asneeded. CHECK WASHER FLUID 25 This message willappear for a few seconds indicatingthat you need washer solvent. CHANGE OIL SOON 40 This message willappear when your engine oilis less than 10 percent or the mileage sincethe last oil change more is than 6750 miles. CHANGE ENGINE OIL 82 This means that thelife of your engine oilhas expired and it shouldbe changed immediately. See engine oil andfilter recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule. After an oil change,the Oil Life Index mustbe reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the index on how to reset it. CRUISE ENGAGED 43 This message willappear fora few seconds whenyou select aspeed to cruise at. - - - - - - 146 7 - ENGINE COOLANT HOT 44 This message willappear when yourengine coolant temperature is over 126 C (248 F). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off your Climate Control system andstop and allow your vehicleto idle until it cools downor themessage is removed.If it does not cool down, turn off your engine and have it serviced before driving it again.Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. ENGINE HOT A/C COMPRESSOROFF - 16 This message will appear when the Climate Control is in “Auto” or Defrost and the engine coolant is hotter than thenormal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automaticallyturned off. When that happens, air conditioned air is not delivered. If the coolant temperature returns to normal, you must select “AUTO”, “DEFOG” or Defrost to return toa normal A/C compressor operation. FUEL LEVELVERY LOW - 11 This message serves asa warning that thefuel level in your tank is critically low.It means you should stop for fuel immediately. SERVICE A/C SYSTEMA/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 14 This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C and heating system are no longer working.You may notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency whenthis message appears. Have your Climate Control system servicedif this message appears. STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY 33 This message willappear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS Key II@)senses that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start thevehicle. Checkthe ignition key for damage. If it is damaged, it mayneed to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Removethe ignition key and wait for the Driver Information Center todisplay “WAIT3 MINUTES”. The Instrument Panel Cluster will then run a timer and change the messages to “WAIT 2 MINUTES”, “WAIT 1MINUTE”, and then “START CAR”.When the “START CAR” message is displayed, try again to start theengine. - - - SERVICE NOW REFER TO OWNERSMANUAL - 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. SERVICE RIDE CONTROL 84 This message is displayed to indicate that theSuspension System isnot operating properly. To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillacdealership at your earliest convenience. STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED 42 This message willappear when your engine hasoverheated. 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 and this messageappear and then turns off, it isan indication that a temporary problem hascleared itself. Have your vehicle checked at your earliest convenience. STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35 If this messageappears while the engine is running,stop the engine and do not operate it untilthe cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to theengine can result. SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM - 83 If this messageappears, there is a problemwith your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) system.Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle.See your Cadillacdealer for service at once. THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAR MAYNOT RESTART 34 This message means there is a roblem in the Personalized Automotive Security System(PASS Key I1 ). PASS Key II@will prevent the vehicle from restarting if it is turned off, so you should take the vehicle to a proper service center before turning the engine off. Never leave an unattended vehicle withthe engine running. Onceyou are where you can get service,turn the engine off and then try to restart it. If the vehicle does not restart, thePASS Key II@system willneed servicing. - B - TRACTION ACTIVE 91 If your vehicleis equipped with TractionControl, this message will be displayed if Traction Control is being usedto reduce wheel slippage. TRACTION DISABLED 88 If your vehicle isequipped with TractionControl, this message willbe 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 the ignition ON, press and hold the OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears in the Information Center(between 5 and 20 seconds). TURN SIGNAL ON- 20 This message is a reminder, after driving about a mile that you have your turn signal on. TRUNK OPEN 24 This messageindicates that your trunk is open when the Ignition is ON. - - VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOROFF 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, the A/C compressor automaticallyturns off and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switchfrom “AUTO” to “ECON”and remain there. Have your A/C system serviced if this message appears. 149 Speed Sensitive Steering(SSS) This system variesthe amount of steering effort proportionate to your vehicle speed. Steering is easier at a lowerspeed for increased maneuverability and parking ease. As your vehiclespeed increases, the steering effort is also increasedproportionately. At highway speeds the amount of steering effort is increased to provide a manual like steering feel for maximum control and enhanced vehicle stability. Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension automatically controls the ride 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 milli-seconds. The Road Sensing Suspensioncontroller is acomputer used to control and monitor the system. The computer receives inputs from vertical acceleration sensors, wheelto body position sensors, vehicle speed sensor, lift and dive signals,and determines optimum strut valving or (suspension stiffness)for your current operating conditions. The computer also receivesfeedback from the various components to determine propersystem operation. If the computer receives an incorrect feedback from the system, an error code will be set in memoryand a “SERVICE RIDE CONTROL’ message will displayon the Driver Information Center. If this message shouldappear, have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillacdealer atyour earliest convenience. Oil Life Indicator s _ This feature lets you knowwhen to change your engine oil. It’s based upon the engine oil temperatures and your drivingpatterns. To see the display, press the Information button several times until “XX OIL LIFE LEFT” appears. You’ll see how much oil life you have left, as apercentage. So, if you see “95 OIL LIFELEFT,” for example, that means that theway you’re driving yourcar, 95% of your current oil life is still left. The Oil LifeIndicator may say to change the oil sooner than your maintenance schedule. This can happen if driving conditions, such as short trips in coldweather, cause shorter oil life. Alwayskeep a written record of the mileage and date when you lastchanged your oil.For more information on when to change your oil, see theCadillac Maintenance Schedule Booklet. If you see “CHANGE OIL SOON,” it meansthat you have lessthan 10% of your oillife left, and you should consider changing yourengine oil. If you see “CHANGE ENGINEOIL,” it means the oil life is gone and you should change the oil rightaway (certainly within200 more miles [320 km]). The system probably will say to change the oil between 3000 miles (5000 km) and 7500 miles (12500km), but it may even sayto change it before 3000 under very severe conditions.It all depends on your driving patterns. If it’s been 7500 miles (12500km) it always saysto change the oil. 151 . , There aretwo things the system doesn’t do: It can’t sense heavy dustin the places where you drive.If you drive in a dustyarea, you should change your oil every 3000 miles (5000 km) or 3 months (whichever comesfirst), unless the display saysto change it even sooner than that. 0 It doesn’t checkhow much oil you have, so you’ll still haveto check for that. To see how, see Index under “Engine Oil.” When You’ve Changed theOil When new oil isput in, you’ll need to reset your system.To do it, display the “OILLIFE INDEX” by pressing the INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the RESETbuttons until the display shows“100 OIL LIFE LEFT” Electronic Level Control This keeps your car level. The ignition has to be “ON” for the level control to work. When youturn the ignition off,you may hear thelevel control exhausting. The system consists of an electronic rear position sensor, a small electric air compressor, and air adjustable shockabsorbers mounted onthe rear of the vehicle. If the system has a slight leak, the air compressor will run frequently for a few seconds each time. For a massiveair leak, the air compressor will stay on for approximately 7 minutes. You should see your dealer for service, but you can keep driving your Cadillac,though. r COMFORT CONTROLSAND AUDIO SYSTEMS In this section you'll findout how to operate thecomfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Cadillac. Besure to read about the particular system suppliedwith your vehicle. YOUR CXDILLACAIR SYSTEM Outside Air The outside air always flowsthrough your Vehicle when it is moving. It enters your vehicle through an inletat thebase of the windshield. Keep this area clear of debris. Evenif the vehicle is not moving, you can always get outside air. If you are traveling in the 60°F (16" C) AUTO setting, a door will close to stop the flow of outside air, recirculating onlythe interior air to cool your vehicle. Air Outlets -;".".,,rx???r . c(xm- . The air outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel. You can adiust the direct:on of air flow by moving the center control levers or stop the air flow by moving the lever located on each side of the outlets downward. Electronic Climate Control(ECC) Your vehicle has strategically placed electronic sensors, that feed information to thevehicle’s computer systems. Your vehicle can control the ventilation, heating, and air conditioning automatically year round. The outside temperature, inside temperature setting, fan speeds, and the ECC selection are displayed on a digital screen. OFF: Nothing is on, but air will flowthrough your vehicleif you’re moving. The system will tryto keep the air at the selected temperature, but it mightnot be able to maintain it if it’s hot, or cold, outside. “OUTSIDE” Temperature: The outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running. You can change it from Celsius to Fahrenheit by pushing the ENG/MET(English/Metric)button. Temperature To select the temperature you want, push the blue button for a cooler setting and the red button for a warmer setting. The temperature setting will be displayed on the digital screen. You can select temperatures from65 F (18 C ) to 85 F (29 C). And, at each end, you may choose 60 F (16 C), for maximum cooling, and 90 F (33 OC), for maximum heating. We recommend whenf i i t getting familiar with your vehicle, select O75F (24OC). You may findthat your own personal comfort requires a slightly higheror lower setting. Onceyou set the temperature, the system will automatically maintain the set temperature. ECON With this setting it’s allautomatic, but the air conditioning compressor does not operateand it won’t remove humidity from the air. However, the system will tryto keep the air at the selected temperature. Use this setting in coldor cool weather to save fuel. If it’s warmoutside and you need to cool the air, use the next choice. AUTO With this setting, the air conditioning compressor cycles when needed to cool the air and it’s allautomatic. In cold weather when the system senses the need for heat, the air flow willbe directed out thefloor ducts. As the interior temperature approaches the desired setting, the blower speed will decrease and the air flow couldbe directed through the defroster and floor ducts. To maintain interior comfort, the air flow may moveto theair outlets and floor ducts (Bi-level). On bright sunny days in cold weather, the airflow could evencome out theA/C outlets tomaintain comfort and prevent stuffiness. 155 Electronic Climate Control Features A/C Purge If your vehicle is sittingout on a hot day and you have it set on AUTO, the air will first flow out thefloor air ducts for a few seconds. That is normal. This is to expel hot air in the air ducts. As the air is cooled, the flow will move through the A/C outlets. If you start your vehicle withthe fan setting on “HI” it will skip the A/C Purge. Cold Weather Purge On cold days when your system is first turned on, in either the AUTO or ECON setting and the fan setting is not on “HI”, a small amount of air will flowthrough 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 graduallyincrease and air will flow from the heater outlets, with some air bleedto thewindshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions. Manually Recirculate Inside Air There may be times, when you don’t wantair from the outside. To recirculate the air from the inside only,just set the temperatureto 60°F (16°C) and adjust your fan speed, if the air quantity is too high. DEFOG Push this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater ducts. This is useful when fogappears on the windshield or side glassdue to a sudden rain or snowy conditions. 156 Fan Speeds Push the (symbol) button until “AUTO” is displayed on the screen. At this setting, the fanspeed is controlled automatically. If it is coldoutside, the blower maynot run in the maximum highfan speed right away. The system checksthe temperatureof the coolant to assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When the coolant is warm,the controller will allowthe fan to ramp up toa higher speed.This prevents cold air from blowing into thepassenger compartment. If you wantthe blower fan to run only at a fixed highspeed, push the (upper) buttonuntil you see “HI” on the display. If you wantthe fan speed to be automatic, but you likethe fanspeed to be higher than theAUTO setting, just push the buttons until “HI/AUTO” is shownon thedisplay. If you want the blower to run only at a fixed low speed, push the (low) button until “LO” is shownon thedisplay. If you want the fanspeed to run lower than the“AUTO”setting, push the button until “AUTO LO” is shownon thedisplay. 157 DEFROSTER 1-1 Push this button to remove fogor frost from the windshield. This setting sends most of the air flow to thewindshield with only a small amount to thefloor outlets. In some coldstart conditions, the “AUTO” blower fan speed may be limited until the cooling system warms up. This is normal to prevent windshield fogging. The .fan speed will workautomatically to maintain yourrequested interior temperature. If you need more air to your windshield, youshould select a higher fan speed. It will help a lotif you first clear any iceand snow from the hood and the air inlet (it’s betweenthe hood and the windshield). REAR DEFOGGER Push thisbutton to turn on the reardefogger. I With it, your rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated. The system will automaticallyshut off after 10 minutes. If further defrosting isdesired, simply pushthe button again. NOTICE: Scraping the insideof your rear window could cut and damage the heating grids.Your warranty wouldnot,coverthis damage. And don’t putdecals there;you might have to scrapethem.off. 158 Electronic Solar Sensor The Electronic Solar Sensor is part of the Electronic Climate Control System. The sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation by telling the Electronic Climate Control system at what angle and intensity the sun is. The Electronic Climate Control uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and air flow adjustments to maintain your comfor‘t. Rear SeatAir Outlet Move the switch to adjust the blower speed from “LO” to “HI.” Move the “VENT” lever to direct air flow from either the upper or floor outlets. 159 Heated Windshield (Option) Front De-Ice Here’s how to use yourheated 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 Cadillacand leave it in P (“Park”). ‘. . n. 3. Push the 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 will gooff after a four minute heating cycle. If you shift out of “P” (Park), the system will only cyclefor two minutes. If you want itto cycle again, push the switch. It will go on for two minute cycles after that. If it has cleared your windshieldbefore thecycle isover, you can turn it off by just pushing the switch again. Use the defroster to clear the windshield. In warm weather the heated windshield system helpskeep thevehicle’s interior cool by blocking much of the sun’s heat producing radiation. The system’s solar control properties also help reduce interior fading. There is a metal film inthe windshield which will block out some radio or microwave signals.Therefore, the heated windshield willreduce the door openers and radar detectors. useful range of devices such as garage (In certain states radar detectors are legal.) 160 SOUND SYSTEMS Your Delco@sound system has been designed to operateeasily and give years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoymentout of it if you acquaint yourself with it first.Find out what yourDelco@system can do and how to operateall itscontrols, to be sureyou’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. FM Stereo FM stereo will give youthe best sound. But FM signals willreach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). And, tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing popping, crackling,or momentary hissing sounds. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, cancause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things likestorms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you everget it. This means your radio can produce quality AM sound comparable to FM stereo. reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound. In addition to improved sound quality, includes more stations on theAM band. You don’t haveto doanything in is automatic. your radio because A M A X @ A A M A X @ 161 M A X @ AM Stereo This means the Delco@system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco’ system can getC-QUAM@,your “ST”stereo light will come on when you’re receiving it. Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumesof sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing.Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safesound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. 7 ~~ NOTICE: -- Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s veryimportant to do it properly. Addedsound equipment may 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 operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. -- So, before adding sound equipment, check withyour dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobileradio and telephone units. 7 .c-. 162 How To Operate Your Sound System Your Cadillac will haveone of these Delco Radio Systems. 163 1 = w a J P m i TUNE Please read the following to operate theradio portion of your Delco radio system. The Upper &ob The upperknob does these five things: It turns the radio on and off. It controls the volume. It lets you see what station you have. (Whenthe radio is on, push the knob to display the station). It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the upper knob to display the time.) @ Push the knob to change direction af tape play. Behind the upper knob is a balance control. It moves the sound between the left and right speakers. l%e Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push the knob to switch from AM or FM. If you have the Delco Bose Gold Series Music System, itlets you switch from CD (Compact Disc) to TP(Tape player). The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between yourfront and rear speakers When you pushthis button eitherup or down, the SCAN indicator in the display will lightand theradio will find the next station and stay there about 5 seconds. Then it will goto thenext station and pause, and keep doing that until you push either the SCAN or upper knob. SEEK This button selects stations, but it doesn’t keep moving as SCAN does. When you pushSEEK up or down, the radio will automatically go to the next strongest station and stay there. Eqport Radio Only The SCAN and SEEK function selects station only inone direction. Push Buttons You can set the push buttons toget up to tenfavorite stations (Five on AM and five more on FM). Just: 0 Choose either AM or FM 0 Tune in the station. Push the SET button. 0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the five push buttons. 0 Repeat these steps for each of the five push buttons. 165 BASS The slide control increases or decreases the bass response tone. Moving the control to theright increases bass while moving to it theleft decreases it. TREBLE The slide control increases or decreases the treble response tone. Moving the control to theright increases the treble while moving itto theleft decreases it. Your Cassette Tape Player Your cassette tape player works best with tapes that are30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longerthan that are so thin that they may not work well inthis player. If you look at the tape, or onits label or box, it should saywhether its bias, (“equalization” is 70 microseconds (70 p ) or 120 microseconds (120 p ). Chrome and metal tapes are 70 p sec and standard iron tapes are 120 p sec. Yourtape player will adjust automatically for either type of cassette tape. To Play A Cassette Tape Turn the radio on. Insert the cassette through the tape door. (The “TAPE indicator in the display will light.) If you hear nothing or hear just a garbledsound, the cassette may not be in squarely. Pushthe EJCT button to remove the tapeand start over. The tape equalization is automatically sensed and set. Inserting the cassette also automatically disablesDNR’” and activates DOLBY’ noise reduction. DNR@is the Dynamic Noise Reduction.It helps remove background hiss noise from the radio. 7 *DNR@is aregistered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation. 166 L I Once the tapeis playing,use the upper and lower knobs to adjust the volume and balance, just as you do for the radio. Push the upperknob to change tape direction. The arrow in the display show which direction the tapeis being played. F W I (Forward) Push the FWD button to move forward rapidly to another partof the tape. The radio will playduring fast forward. To stop the tapepush the same button and the tapewill start toplay again. REV (Reverse) Push the REV button move to the taperapidly backward.To stop the tape, push the same button lightly or any of the otherbuttons. The radio will playduring this reverse function. To go from one side of the tape to the other, push inthe upperknob on your radio. To remove the tape,push EJCT The tapecan be ejected when the ignition isturned off. NEXT Push the NEXT button up to jumpquickly to thenext selection.If the selection is at theend of the tape, the tapewill reverse directions and begin playingat a normal speed. PREV Push the PREV button up to quickly goto thebeginning of the last selection. If the player has played lessthan 10 seconds into the currentselection, depressing the PREV button will cause the player to find the beginning of the previous selection and resume play from that point. If the player is more than10 seconds into the currentselection, pressing PREV button will cause the player to find the beginning of the currentselection and resume play from that point. If PREV is issued whilethe first selectionon the tapeis being played,the player will return to the beginning of that side of the tape. 167 Press STPL to switch backto the radio without ejectingthe tape. Press it a second time to start playing it again. U C T (Eject Tape) Press this button to remove the tape. llze Delco Bose Gold Series Music System This optional sound system combines an AM/FM stereo radio with a cassette tape player and a compact disc player in a single unit. To operate theradio and cassette tape player portion of this music system, please read the beginning of this section. “HowTo Operate Your Sound System” and “Your Cassette Tape Player.” To Play theDisc Player Before you begin, pleasenote: don’t usethe mini-discs that arecalled “singles” (even withan adapter).They won’t eject.Use full-size compact discs only. Turn the radio on. Insert a disc(label side up) partway into the slot. The player will pull it in. Wait a few seconds and the disc will play.Then only the time of day and “CD”will display. If the disc comes back out, check to see if: 0 The disc is upside down. The disc is dirty, scratched, or wet. There’s too much moisture in the air. (If there is, wait about one hour and try again), “Err” (Error Detection) If this message is displayed, you havecondition a of either extreme temperature, moisture, or an incorrect disc. The disc will automatically be ejected. When conditions are back to normal, the disc should play again. 168 7 RCLIPROG (RecalllProgram) 0 0 0 Press once to seewhat track is being played. Within 5 seconds press it a second time to see how long the disc has been playing. Press it a third time to see thetime of day. Rev (Reverse) Push and holdREV to returnrapidly withina track. Release it to play the passage. The elapsed time will be displayed to show the reverse progress of the CD. FWZ) (Fast Forward) Press and hold FWD to advance quickly withina track. Release it to resume playing. Elapsed time will be displayed to show the forward progress of the CD. Prev (Previous) Push this button togo backto the beginning of the track or push it again to afavorite track. Next Push this button to advance to thenext track. STIPL (StoplPEay) Press this button and the disc or tapewill stop without ejectingit and the radio will start toplay. Press it again and the disc or tapewill start toplay again. EJCT (Eject) Press this button toeject the disc or tape. If you haveboth aCD and a tape in the player, then the otherplayback media willstart toplay. Press it again and the othermedia will eject. 169 Comp (Compression) Pressing COMP makes softand loud passages more nearly equal in quiet and volume. For example, playing classicalor jazz music with very very loud passages inthe same tune. The COMP display will light as long as COMP is on. Turn the ignition on. Then: To Set the Hour: Press SET, and within 5 seconds, 0 Press and hold SEEK. When the clock gets to thecorrect hour, let go. To Set the Minutes: Press SET, and within 5 seconds, Press and hold SCAN. Whenthe clock getsto the correct minute, let go. Your clock isset. Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can causereduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism.Cassette tapes should be storedin their cases awayfrom contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they aren’t, theymay not operate properly or cause failure of the tapeplayer. Your tape player shouldbe cleaned regularly eachmonth or after every 15 hours of use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player isat fault. If this other cassette has no improvement insound quality, cleanthe tapeplayer. Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions provided with it. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality maydegrade over time. Always make sure that thecassette tape is in goodcondition before you have your tape player serviced. 170 Power AntennaMast Care Your powerantenna will look its best and work wellif it’s cleaned from time to time. To Clean the AntennaMast: 1. Turn on theignition and radio to raise the antennato full mast extension. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. 3. Wipe cloth overthe mast sections, removing anydirt. 4. Wipe dry with clean clothbefore retracting. 5. Make the antennago up and down by turning the radio or ignition on and off. 6. Then repeatif necessary. 171 - NOTICE: Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. - I 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 youturn the radio off, it may be damaged or need to be cleaned. In either case, lowerthe antennaby hand by carefully pressing the antennadown. 172 uc . 4 YOUR DRIVINGAND THE ROAD Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varyingweather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. DEFENSM D M N G c- The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, itmeans “always expectthe unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or otherdrivers are going to becareless and make mistakes.Anticipate what they mightdo. Be ready for their mistakes. 173 I Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allowenough following distance. It’sthe best defensive driving maneuver, inboth city and ruraldriving. You never know when suddenly. the vehicle infront of you is goingto brake or turn DRUNIKE2v DRIVTNG Death andinjury associated with drinking and driving is anational tragedy. It’sthe number one contributor to thehighway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcoholtakes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that almost halfof all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol- a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had been drinking. In most cases,these deaths are theresult of someone who was drinkingand driving. About 20,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year because of alcohol, and thousands of people are injured. Just how much alcohol istoo much if a person plans to drive? Ideally,no one should drink alcohol andthen drive. Butif one does, then what’s “too much’’? It can be a lot less than many might think. Although depends it on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood AlcoholContent (BAC) of someone who is drinkingdepends upon four things: 0 How much alcohol is in the drink. The drinker’s body weight. 0 The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking. 0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol. According to theAmerican Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml)bottles of beer in an hour will end upwith a BACof 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 had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka, It's the & . & a t of alcohol that counts. For example,if the same person drank threedouble martinis (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 before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level. 175 DRINKING THAT WILL RESULT IN A BAC OF .O5O/o IN THE TIME SHOWN L NUMBER OF DRINKS [as in picture) 100 120 140 160 I 8 0 240 220 200 BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS The law in mostU.S. states sets the legal limitat a BACof 0.10 percent. In Canada thelimit is0.08 percent, and insome other countries it’s lower than that. TheBAC willbe over 0.10 percent after three tosix drinks (in one hour). Of course, aswe’ve seen, it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quicklythe person drinks them. But it’s veryimportant to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected of 0.10 percent. Research showsthat thedriving skills well below a BAC of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that theeffects are worse at night. All driversare impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics showthat thechance of being inan accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent (three beers in one hour for a 180-pound or 82 kg person) has doubled hisor her chance of having an accident. At a BAC levelof 0.10 percent, the chance of that driver having an accident issix times greater; at a levelof 0.15 percent, the chances are twenty-five times greater! And, the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol inone drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. Whatif there’s an emergency, a A need to take sudden action, as when a childdarts into the street? 176 person with a higherBAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medicalresearch shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse. That’s especiallytrue for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That means that if anyone who hasbeen drinking -driver or passenger -- is in a crash, the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higherthan if that person had not been drinking. And we’ve already seen that thechance of a crash itselfis higher for drinking drivers. CONTROL OF A VEHICLE You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want itto go. Theyare thebrakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems haveto do their work at theplaces where the tires meet the road. 3 Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easyto ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.That means you can losecontrol of your vehicle. BRAKIN% Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’sreaction time. Average reaction time isabout 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average. It might be less withone driver and as long astwo or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition,alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play part. a So do alcohol, drugsand at 60 mph frustration. But evenin 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road(whether it’s pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy);tire tread;and the condition of your brakes. Avoid needless heavy braking. Somepeople drive inspurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have timeto cool between hard stops. Yourbrakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following 178 7 distances, you willeliminate a lot of unnecessary braking.That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving,brake normally but don’t pump your brakes.If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down.If your engine stops, you will still havesome power brake assist. But you will use it when youbrake. Once the power assist is usedup, it may take longer to stop and the brakepedal will be harder to push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Cadillac has an advanced electronic braking systemthat will help prevent skidding. This light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle. ANTILOCK (@! When you start your vehicleand begin to drive away, you mayhear a momentary motor or clicking noise.And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves alittle while this is going on. Thisthe is ABS system testing itself. If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stayon. See “Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light’’ in the Index. 179 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on thebrakes. Here’s whathappens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rearwheels. The anti-lock system can changethe brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmedto make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while brakinghard. 180 As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speea ana controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’tchange the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to thevehicle infront of you, you won’t havetime to apply yourbrakes if that vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear theanti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brakepedal pulsate, but this is normal. Traction Control System - Your vehicle has traction a control system that limits wheel spin.This is especially useful in slipperyroad conditions. The system operates only if of the frontwheels are spinning or beginning to it sensesthat one or both lose traction. When this happens, the system worksthe frontbrakes and reduces engine power (by shutting off fuel injectors) to limit wheel spin. The “TRACTION ACTIVE” message will displayon theDriver Information Center when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. See “Driver Information Center Messages” inthe Index. You may feel the system working,or you maynotice some noise, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin,the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow youto safely useit again, you mayturn thecruise control back on. (See “Cruise Control” in the Index.) The “TRACTION DISABLED” message will displayon theDriver Information Center if there’s aproblem with yourtraction control system. See “Driver Information Center Messages” inthe Index. When this message is displayed,the system willnot limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. 181 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 than even the very best braking. STEERTNG Power Steering If you lose power steering assist becausethe engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lostcontrol” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’swhy: Experienced driveror beginner, each of us issubject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for thevehicle to change itspath when you turn the frontwheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicleon wet ice, you’ll understand this. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the onefactor you can control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have traction control and the system ison, adding the sudden acceleration candemand too much of those places. You can losecontrol. 182 What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer thevehicle the way you want itto go, and slow down. Speed limit signsnear curves warnthat you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll wantto go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as youapproach a curve,do it before you enter thecurve, while yourfront wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are outof the curve, and then accelerate gently into thestraightaway. Steering in Emergencies There aretimes whensteering can be more effective than braking. For example, youcome over a hilland find atruck stopped in yourlane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a childdarts outfrom between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoidthese problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. Butsometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’sthe time for evasive action -- steering around theproblem. Your Cadillac canperform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes.It is better toremove as muchspeed as youcan from a possible collision.Then steeraround the problem, to theleft or right depending on thespace available. A n emergency like thisrequires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at therecommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, youcan turn it a full180 degrees very quicklywithout removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoidedthe object. 183 The fact that such emergencysituations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive drivingat all timesand wear safety belts properly. OFF-ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometimethat your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto theshoulder while you're driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehiclestraddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn thesteering wheel up to1/4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 184 OFF ROAD RECOVERY OUARTERTURN SLOW DOWN edge of paved surface PASSING The driver of a vehicleabout to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes backinto theright lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passinganother vehicle on a two-lanehighway is a potentially dangerous move, sincethe passing vehicle occupiesthe same lane as oncoming trafficfor several seconds. A miscalculation, anerror in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenlyput the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents-- the head-on collision. So here aresome tips for passing: “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to thesides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. 0 Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead thatmight indicate a turn oran intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it’s all rightto pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solidline on your side of the lane ora double solid line, evenif the roadseems empty of approaching traffic. 185 . 0 Do not get too close to thevehicle you wantto pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. Forone thing, followingtoo closely reduces your area of vision, especiallyif you’re following larger a vehicle. Also, you won’t haveadequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slowsor stops. Keep backa reasonable distance. When it looks like achance to pass is coming up,start to accelerate but stay inthe right lane and don’t gettoo close. Time your move so you willbe increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will havea “running start” that more than makes up for the distance you would loseby dropping back. And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slowdown and drop back again and waitfor another opportunity. If other cars are lined up topass a slow vehicle, wait yourturn. But take care that someone isn’t tryingto pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle.Remember to glance over yourshoulder and check the blind spot. Check your mirrors, glance over yourshoulder, and start your left lane change signalbefore moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are farenough ahead of the passed vehicleto see its front in your inside mirror, activate your rightlane change signal and move back into theright lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is 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, makeit easy for the following driverto get ahead of you.Perhaps you can ease a little to theright. 186 . LOSS OF CONTROL Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t haveenough friction where the tires meet the road to dowhat the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’tgive up. Keep trying to steerand constantly seek an escape route or areaof less danger. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skidsby taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, andby not “overdriving” those conditions. But skidsare always possible. The threetypes of skids correspond to your Cadillac’sthree control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In thesteering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causestires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheelsto spin. A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you havethe traction control system, remember: It helps avoid onlythe acceleration skid. If your vehiclestarts toslide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer theway youwant the vehicle to go. If youstart steering quickly enough, your vehicle maystraighten out. Always be ready for a second skidif it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel,or other material is on the road. For safety,you’ll wantto slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While drivingon a surface with reduced traction, try your bestto avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (includingengine braking by shifting to a lowergear). Any sudden changes couldcause the tires to 187 slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues-- such as enoughwater, ice or packed snowon the road to make a“mirrored surface’’ -- and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system(ABS) helps avoid onlythe braking skid. DRIUNG AT NIGHT Night driving ismore dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some driversare likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems,or by fatigue. Here aresome tips on night driving. Drivedefensively. Don’t drink and drive. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you. Since you can’tsee as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especiallyon higher speed roads. Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead. 188 In remote areas, watch for animals. If you’re tired, pull off the roadin a safe place and rest. Night Vision No one can see as well at night as inthe daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much lightto 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 the day in brightsunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They maycut down on glare from headlights, but they 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 eyesto readjust to the dark. When you are faced withsevere glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams,or a vehicle with misaimed headlights), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into theapproaching lights. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicleclean -- inside and out. Glare at night ismade much worseby dirt on theglass. Eventhe inside of the glass can buildup a film causedby dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzleand flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyescontract repeatedly. Remember that your headlights light up farless of a roadway when you are in aturn orcurve. Keep your eyes moving;that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects.Just as your headlightsshould be checked regularly for properaim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness-- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren’t even aware of it. 189 Rain and wet roads can mean drivingtrouble. On a wetroad you can’t stop, accelerate or turnas well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads.And, if your tires don’t have muchtread left, you’ll get even lesstraction. It’s always wiseto go slowerand be cautious if rain starts to fall while youare driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexesare tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Evenif your windshield wiper blades are in goodshape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings,the edge of the road, and even people walking. It’s wiseto keep your wipingequipment in goodshape and keep your windshield washertank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when they show signs when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. 190 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes cancause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. Butif you can’t, tryto slow downbefore you hit them. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can buildup under your tires that they can actuallyride on thewater. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fastenough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it haslittle or nocontact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’thappen often. But it can if your tires haven’t much tread orif the pressure in one or more is low.It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles, or othervehicles, andraindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usuallyhappens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining. Some Other Rainy WeatherTips 0 Turn on your low-beam headlights-- not just your parking lights-- to help make you more visibleto 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 viewrestricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.) CITYDWNG 192 One of the biggest problems with citystreets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the otherdrivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here areways to increase your safety in city driving: a Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a citymap and plan yourtrip into an unknown part of the city just as you wouldfor a cross-country trip. a Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross mostlarge cities. You’ll save time and energy. (See the next section, “Freeway Driving.”) a Treat agreen light as a warning signal. A traffic light isthere because the corneris busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start tomove, checkboth ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. FREEWAYDmNG 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: Keepup with traffic and keep to theright. Driveat thesame speed most of the otherdrivers are driving. Too-fastor too-slow drivingbreaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freewayas a passinglane. 193 At the entrancethere is usually aramp that leads to thefreeway. If you the entrance ramp, have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along you should begin to check traffic.Try to determine where you expect to blend withthe flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to theprevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check yourmirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary.Try to blend smoothly withthe traffic flow. Once you are on thefreeway, adjust your speedto theposted limitor to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the right lane unless you wantto pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use yourturn signal. Just before you leavethe lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure thereisn’t another vehicle in your “blind”spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expectto move slightly slowerat night. When you wantto leave the freeway, moveto the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exitdo not, under any circumstances,stop and back up. Driveon to thenext exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimesquite sharply. The exit speed is usuallyposted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slowerthan you actuallyare. BEFORE LEAVING O N A LONG T H P Make sure you’re ready.Try to be well rested. If you muststart when you’re not fresh -- such as after a day’s work-- don’t planto make too many milesthat first part of the journey. Wearcomfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip? If you keep it servicedand maintained, it’s readyto go. If it needs service, have itdone before starting out. Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealerships all acrossNorth America. They’llbe ready and willing to help if you need it. Here aresome things you can checkbefore a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? 0 Wiper Blades:Are they in goodshape? 0 Fuel. Engine Oil, Other Fluids; Have you checked all levels? 0 Lichts: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving?Are thetires all inflated to therecommended pressure? e Weather Forecasts: What’sthe weather outlook along your route? Should you delay yourtrip a short time to avoid amajor storm system? 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? H I G m A Y HITNOSIS Is t h h Actually such acondition as “highway hypnosis”?Or is itjust plain fallingasleep at thewheel? Callit highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something about aneasy stretch of road with the same scenery, along withthe hum of the tires on theroad, the droneof the engine, and the rush of the wind againstthe vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it happen to you! If it does,your vehicle can leavethe road in lessthan a second, and you could crashand 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. Scanthe road ahead and to thesides. Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety,treat drowsiness on thehighway asan emergency. 195 HILL AND MOUNTMN ROADS I Driving on steephills or mountains is different from driving inflat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planningto visit there, here aresome tipsthat can make yourtrips safer and more enjoyable. a Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can workhard on mountain roads. a Know howto go down hills.The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shiftto a lower gear when you go down asteep orlong hill. 196 0 0 0 0 Know how to go uphill.You may want to shift downto a lower gear. The lower gears help cool yourengine and transaxle, andyou can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when drivingon two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wideor cut across the centerof the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. As you go overthe topof a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or anaccident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones,a falling rocksarea, orwinding roads. Bealert tothese and take appropriate action. 197 WNTER D m N G Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Cadillac in good shapefor winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. 198 I Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply 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, includea small bagof sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. Driving on Snow or Ice A 199 Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have goodtraction. However, if there is snowor ice between yourtires 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 timefor this? “Wet ice.”Very cold snowor ice canbe slick and hard to drive on. But wetice can be even more trouble because it mayoffer the least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32’F; O°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews canget there. Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowingor loose snow-drive withcaution. If you havethe traction control system, it will improve your ability to accelerate when drivingon a slipperyroad. Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you’ll wantto slow down and adjust your driving to theroad conditions. See “Traction Control System” inthe Index. Your anti-lockbrakes improve your abilityto make a hard stop ona slippery road. Even though you havethe anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stoppingsooner than you wouldon dry pavement.See “Anti-lock” inthe Index. e Allow greater following distance on any slipperyroad. Watch for slippery spots.The road might be fine until you hit aspot that’s covered with ice.On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can’t reach:around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If yousee a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actuallyon the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 200 If You’re Caught in u Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, youcould be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you for know sure thatyou are nearhelp and you can hike through the snow. Here aresome things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. Tie a red cloth to your vehicleto alertpolice that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put onextra clothingor wrap a blanket around you. If you haveno blankets or extra clothing,make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags,floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothingto keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 201 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little fasterthan just idle.That is, pushthe accelerator slightly. This uses less fuelfor the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.You will need a well-charged batteryto restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights.Let the heater run for awhile. the way to preserve Then, shutthe engine off and closethe window almost all the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable fromthe cold. Butdo it as littleas possible. Preservethe fuel To help keep warm, you can getout of the vehicle and do as long as you can. some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. 202 TOWNG A T M L E R I NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice inthis section. Your Cadillac is a passenger vehicle.It was not designed for many of the demands that trailer towing can add. Trailer towing can change the way your vehicleperforms on theroad. It brings new forces into play and can add plenty of strain and stress to your vehicle. Load pulling components such asthe engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires areforced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. relatively higher speeds and under The engine is required to operate at greater loads, generating extra heat. Trailer towing adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements. All of that means changes in: Handling Durability FuelEconomy You may decide not to pull a trailer but meet your load carrying needs in some other way. 203 Ifyou Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here aresome important points. 0 There aremany different laws havingto dowith trailering. Make sure your rig willbe legal, not only where you livebut also whereyou’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state orprovincial police. a Consider using asway control. 0 You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. 0 Don’t tow atrailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or otherparts could be damaged. a Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps yourengine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. a When towing a trailer, close all windowsand set the Electronic Climate Control System to “ECON”, “AUTO”,“DEFOG” or Defroster to assure that thefan is running. a Three important considerations have to dowith weight: 1. Weight of the Fully Loaded nailer How heavy can atrailer safely be? It should never weighmore than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) total, including the load. It depends on how youplan to use your rig. For example,speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is usedto pull atrailer are all important. And, it canalso depend on any specialequipment that you haveon your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for information or advice, or you can write us at Cadillac. In Canada, write to General Motors of Canada Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa,Ontario L1H 8P7. -L c- - 204 -e 4 2. Weight of the mailer Tongue When a trailer is connected to your vehicle,the trailer tongue adds to theweight your vehicle is carrying. So, remember to subtract the weight of the trailer tongue from your vehicle’s capacity weight. A B The trailer tongue (A) should weigh7-10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue,separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simplyby moving someitems around in the trailer. 3. Total Weighton Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’stires are inflated to thelimit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on theCertification label at the rearedge of the driver’s door (or seeIndex under “Tire Loading”). Then be sure you don’t go overthe GVW limit for your vehicle. Hitches It’s important tohave the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, andrough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here aresome rules to follow: Will you haveto make any holes inthe body of your vehicle when you install a trailerhitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later 205 when you removethe hitch. If you don’tseal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can getinto your vehicle(see Index under “Carbon Monoxide”). Dirt and water can, too. NOTICE: The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chainsunder the tongue-of the trailer so that thetongue will not drop to the road if it becomesseparated from the hitch. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack so you canturn with your rig.And, never allow safety chainsto drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjustand maintain them properly. Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Beforesetting out for the open road, you’ll wantto get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself withthe feel of handling and braking withthe added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mindthat thevehicle youare driving is now a gooddeal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehiclebyis itself. Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle andtrailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check yourelectrical connection at the same time. 206 I- During your trip, check occasionallyto be sure that the load is secure, and that thelights and any trailer brakes are still working. Following Distance Stay at least twice asfar behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that requireheavy braking,and sudden turns. Passing 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 muchfarther beyond the passed vehiclebefore you canreturn to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel withone hand. Then, to move the trailer to theleft, just move that hand to theleft. To move the trailer to the right, move yourhand to the right. Always backup slowly and, if possible, havesomeone guide you. Making Turns When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerkyor sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer When you towa trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properlyhooked up, the trailer lights will also flash, tellingother drivers you’reabout to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think driversbehind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important tocheck occasionallyto besure thetrailer bulbs are still working. 207 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shiftto a lowergear before you start down a longor to use your steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have brakes so much that they would gethot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 Kg) and you have an automatic transaxle with Overdrive, you maywant to drive in 3 instead of Overdrive 66 ¶? Parking on Hills You really shouldnot park your vehicle, with trailer a attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start tomove. People canbe injured, and both your vehicle andthe trailer can be damaged. But if you ever haveto park your rigon a hill, here’s howto do it: Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into “P” (Park). Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorbthe load. 0 Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into “P” (Park) firmly and apply your parking brakes. Release the regular brakes. when You Are Ready to Leave A@er Parking on a Hill 1. Apply yourregular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and 0 Be sure theparking brake has released. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store thechocks. 208 Engine Cooling When Trailering I _ - - __ __ ~ .- - Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions such as; Climbing grades steeper than 4% at ambient temperatures above 90 Fahrenheit (32O Celsius) witha loaded vehicle and trailer. Stopping after high-speeddriving. 0 Idling for long periods in stop and go traffic. If “ENGINE HOTA/C COMPRESSOR OFF” message appears on the Driver Information Center, donot be alarmed. This is a normal function designed to reduce the load on the engine and cooling system.You can continue to drive your vehicle. If “ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLEENGINE’’ messageappears on the Driver Information Center, pull off to theside of the road as soon as it issafe to do so. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the transaxle selector to P (Park) and allow the engine to idle. Do not turn off the engine or increase engine speed above a normal idle. Within two or three minutes the system should cool sufficientlyto allow A/C operation to resume. At that time resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to normal driving after 10 minutes if the “ENGINECOOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE”message is not displayed. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle willneed service more often when you’re pullinga trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill),engine oil, belts, cooling system, and brake wear Eachof 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 that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 209 . PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD Here you’llfind what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 210 H4ZARD W M I N G FLASHERS Your hazard warningflashers let you warn others. They alsolet police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lightswill flash on and off. Press the buttonin to make yourfront and rear turn signal lights flash on and off. 211 m- - The light on yourinstrument panel will flash indicatingthat the hazard warning flashers are on. .- ~ OTHER W m I N G DEWCES If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at theside of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 212 JUMP STARTING If your battery has run down, you may wantto use another vehicle and some jumper cables to startyour Cadillac. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. - NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be coveredby your warranty. nying to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle. TO JUMP START YOUR CADILLAC: 1. Check the othervehicle. It must have a 12-voltbattery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the othersystem isn’ta 12-volt system witha negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 213 2. Get thevehicles closeenough so the jumper cables can reach,but be sure thevehicles aren’t touchingeach other. If they are, it could cause You wouldn’t be able to start a ground connection you don’t want. your Cadillac,and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turnoff all lights, radio,or any accessories that arein useon both vehicles. This will avoidsparks and help save both batteries. And it could avoiddamage to any of the accessories. NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. 4. Open thehoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. 214 5. Start by removing the red positive (+) terminal cover. 215 6. Check that the jumpercables don’t have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you could get a shock.The vehicles couldbe damaged, too. 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 connect(+) to (-) or you’ll get a short that would damagethe battery and maybe other parts, too. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to thepositive (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery. 8. Don’t let the otherend touch metal. Connect it to thepositive (+) terminal of the good battery. 9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery’s negative (-)terminal. 216 10. Don’t let the other endtouch anything untilthe next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the deadbattery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on theengine of the vehicle withthe dead battery. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as goodthere, but thechance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 11.Now start thevehicle withthe good battery and run the engine for awhile. 217 12.Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start aftera few tries, it probably needs service. 13.Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. c 218 TOWING YOUR-VEHICLE Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Cadillac. The usual towing equipment is : A. Sling Type B. Wheel Lift C . Car Carrier If your vehicle hasbeen changed or modified since itwas factory-newby adding aftermarket items like 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, tellthe towing service: 0 That your vehiclecannot be towed from the frontor rear with sling-type equipment. That your vehiclehas front-wheel drive. The make, model, and year of your vehicle. Whether you can still movethe shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged. 219 When the towing service arrives,let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructionsand illustrations. The operator may want to see them. When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel shouldbe clamped in astraight-ahead position, with a clamping device designedfor towing service.Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lockfor this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released. 220 Don’t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels, unless you must.If the vehicle mustbe towed on the frontwheels, don’tgo more than 35 mph (56 km/h) or farther than 25 miles (40 km) or your transaxlewill be damaged. If these limits mustbe exceeded, then the front wheels haveto be supported on a dolly. Do not attach winch cables or‘3” hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment. Always use T-hooks insertedin the T-hookslots. 221 ENGINE OVERHEATING You will find the warning lightabout a hot engine on yourinstrument panel on Canadian and Export vehicles. The Driver Information Center will display either “ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE’ or “STOP ENGINE ENGINEOVERHEATING”. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 222 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving no with coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. IfNo Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be tooserious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Turn off yourair conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at thehighest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Dial temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the window, as necessary. 4. Try to keep your engine under load (in a drive gear where the engine -. runs slower). If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slowerfor about ten minutes. If the warning doesn’t come backon, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over,stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there’s stillno sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you’reparked, to see if the warning stops. But then, if you 223 still have the warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. COOLING SYSTEM When you decide it’s safeto lift the hood, here’s what you’llsee: A. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap B. Electric engine fans If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’tdo anything else until it cools down. r The coolant level should be visible insidethe surge tank. If it isn’t and the “ENGINE COOLANT LOW” message appears on the Driver Information Center, you may have acoolant leak somewhere in the cooling system.Should a low coolant condition exist, an overheat protection “LIMP HOME” feature which alternates firing groupsof four cylinders for a predetermined number of cycles to prevent engine damage, enabling your vehicleto bedriven to thenearest service center. I Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, checkto seeif the electric engine fans are running. If the engine is overheating,both fans should be running. If they aren’t, your vehicleneeds service. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant SurgeTank If you haven’tfound a problem yet,but the coolant level isn’t visible inside the surge tank add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at thecoolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, includingthe coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator fiose, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. 225 - - 227 In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. 228 (Don't press down whileturning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. I' 1 229 3. Fill the coolant surge tank withthe proper mix,up to the base of the filler neck. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose gettinghot. Watch out for the engine fans. I By this time, the coolant level insidethe coolant surge tankmay be lower. If the level is lower, addmore of the propermix to thecoolant surgetank until the level reachesthe base of the filler neck. 230 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure thearrows on the pressure cap line up like this. Start theengine and allow itto warm up. If the “ENGINECOOLANT LOW” message does not appear on the Driver Information Center, coolant is at the proper fill level.If an “ENGINE COOLANT LOW” message does appear, repeatsteps 1to 3 or see your dealer. IF 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 muchmore likely to leak out slowly. Butif you should ever have a “blowout,”here area few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularlyon a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove yourfoot from the accelerator pedal. Get thevehicle under control by steering the way youwant the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can stillsteer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next section shows howto use your jacking equipment to change aflat tire safely. C . G I N GA FLAT TIRE If a tiregoes flat, avoid furthertire and wheel damageby driving slowlyto a level place.Turn on your hazard warning flashers. 232 r r The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk under the spare tire cover. Rotate the plastic wing nut and remove the cover. Then removethe wing nut that secures the jack andwheel wrench 233 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt and rotate it clockwise (to the right).That will raise thelift head a little. There is a center wheel cover on your aluminum wheel. Use the flat end of the wheel wrench, prying along the edg.eof the cover until it comes off. Be careful not to scratch the a l u m wheel edge. Don't try to remove it with your' hands. 234 Q 0 Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. Position the jack under the vehicle.Your vehicle has a notch on the frame near each of the wheels(A Front and B Rear). Fit the lift head into the notch nearest the wheel with the flat tire. 235 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. Removeall the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 236 -- Remove anyrust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Place the spare on thewheel mounting surface. 237 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighteneach nut by hand untilthe wheel is held against the hub. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. 238 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina criss-cross sequence as shown. __ Don’t tryto puta wheel coveron your compactspare tire. It won’t fit. Store thewheel cover inthe trunkuntil you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to puta wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. 239 COMPACT SPARE TIRE Although the compact spare was fullyinflated when your vehicle was new, it canlose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 Wa). Afterinstalling the compact spare on your vehicle, you shouldstop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctlyinflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km). The compact spare is madeto go up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s bestto replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon asyou can. Yourspare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again. Your anti-lockbrake system warning lightmay come on when youare driving witha compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index. NOTICE: Don’t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guiderails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don’t use your compactspare on some other vehicle. And don’tmix your compactspare or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare and its wheeltogether. 240 7 NOTICE: Tire chains won’tfit your compact spare. Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact spare. SPARE TIRE IF YOU’RE STUCK: INSAND, MUD, ICE OR SNOW What you don’t wantto dowhen your vehicleis stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck,but you mustuse caution. 241 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. Rocking your vehicle to get it out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift backand forth between “R” (Reverse) and a forwardgear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightlyon the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is ingear. If that doesn’t get youout after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” inthe Index. 242 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Here you willfind information about the careof your Cadillac. This section begins with serviceand fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, anda section devotedto its appearance care. SERWCE Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle bestand wants youto be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your serviceneeds. You’ll get genuine GM parts and 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: n Delco Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to dosome of your own service work, you’ll want 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 proper service manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index. You should keep a record with allparts receipts and list the mileage and the dateof any service work you perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index. Your vehiclehas an air bag system.Before attempting to do your own service work, see “Servicing YourAir Bag Equipped Cadillac” inthe Index. I 243 NOTICE: If you try to do yourown service work without knowing enough about it, your vehicle could be damaged. FUEL Use premiumunleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D4814in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels should havethe proper additives, so you should not have to add anything to thefuel. In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easyto be sureyou get the right kind of gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see “UNLEADED” right on the pump. And only unleaded nozzles will fitinto your vehicle’s filler neck. Be sure theposted octane is at least 91. If the octane is lessthan 91, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. (In an emergency, you may be able to use loweroctane -- as low as 87 -- if heavy knocking does not occur.)If you’re using 91or higher octane unleaded gas and you still get heavy knocking, yourengine needs service. 244 7 What about gasoline withblending materials that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such asMTBE or alcohol? MTBE is “methyltertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle. Ethanol is ethylor grain alcohol. Properly-blendedfuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your vehicle. Methanol is methylor wood alcohol. NOTICE: Fuel that is more than5% methanol is bad for your vehicle. Don’t use it. It can corrode metal parts in 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 preventers in this fuel to help avoid these problems. Gusolinesfor CleanerAir Your useof gasoline withdeposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in yourengine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emissioncontrol system working properly. It’s goodfor your vehicle,and you’ll be doing yourpart forcleaner air. Many gasolinesare now blended with oxygenates.General Motors recommends that you use gasolines withthese blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you canhelp clean the air, especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designedto reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors recommends that you usereformulated gasoline. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially inthose parts of the country that have highozone levels. You should ask your servicestation operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they havebeen reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. 245 FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTHES If you plan on driving inanother country outside the U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hardto find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful, your emissioncontrols won’t work wellor atall. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil candeteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor will be damaged. Allof that means costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, askan auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business inthe country where you’ll be driving. You can also write usat thefollowing address for advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas DistributionCorporation, North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 FUEL ECOlVOhfY Your fuel economy (milesper gallon or liters per 100 kilometers) can vary depending on how your Cadillac is driven. Several vehicles like yours have been driven through a standard test and their actual fuel economy was recorded. These readings were adjustedand printed on the fuel economy window sticker which was attached to your new Cadillac whenit was delivered and in the Gas Mileage Guide which is availablefrom your dealership. The fuel economy estimatesare based on results of tests requiredby the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These tests are used to c certify that vehicles meetthe Federal emissions and fuel economy standards. Cadillac tests prototypes of new vehiclesand submits the results to the EPA. The EPA then confirms the accuracy of the figures providedby Cadillac. The vehicles are driven by a professional driver under controlled laboratory conditions,on an instrument similarto a treadmill. These procedures ensure that each vehicle is tested under identical conditions. There are two different fuel economy estimates for each vehicle,one for city driving andone for highway driving.To develop thesetwo estimates, separate tests are used to represent typical everyday city and rural driving. L I . 246 - The test used to determine me city fuel economy estimate simulates a 7.5 mile (12 km),stop and go trip with an average speed of 20 mph (32 km/h). The trip takes 23 minutes and has 18 stops. About one fifth of the time is spent idling, as in waitingat traffic lights or in rushhour traffic. Two kinds of engine starts areused: a coldstart, which is similarto starting a car in the morning after it has been parked all nightand a hot start, which is similarto restarting a vehicle after it has been warmed up, driven and stopped for a short time. The test used to determine thehighway fuel economy estimate represents a mixtureof “non-city” driving. Segments corresponding to different kinds of rural roads and interstate highways are included. The test simulates a 10 mile (17km) trip with an average speed of 48 mph (77 km/h). The test is run from a hot start and has little idling time and no stops. To assure that thefuel economy numbers are most usefulfor consumers, the EPA adjusts these laboratory test results to account for the difference between controlled laboratory conditions and actual driving on theroad. The laboratory fuel economy results are adjusted downward to arrive at the estimates on thefuel economy window stickerand the GasMileage Guide. The city estimate is loweredby 10 percent and the highway estimate is loweredby 22 percent from the laboratory test results. Experience has proven that theseadjustments make the mileage estimates correspond more closely to theactual fuel economy realized by the average driver. Even though these figures are adjusted, they stillrepresent what the average driverwill get. Your fuel economy may be significantly higheror lower, depending on how, when,and where your vehicle is driven.Here are some things you cando toincrease fuel economy; Combine errands into onetrip. Turn the engine off rather than letting it idle for more than a minute. Have your Cadillac serviced asdescribed in the maintenance booklet. Keep tires inflated to recommended pressures. 0 Anticipate traffic stops. 247 Here aresome thingsthat will lower fuel economy: Quickacceleration. 0 Traveling at higher speeds. Traveling at 65 mph instead of 55 mph lowers fuel economy by 15 percent. 0 Carrying unnecessary weight in the vehicle. 0 Rewing theengine. This is not necessary for your vehicle. Operating your vehicle withthe suspension out of alignment or with the wheels andtires out of balance. Use of electrical accessories whichrequire high amperage when they are not needed. Even things beyond your control such asweather conditions affect your fuel economy. Driving upsteep hills, in rainor snow, andinto a strong wind will lower fuel economy. In thelower leftcorner of the fuel economy window stickerfrom your vehicle isthe range of city and highway fuel economy you can expectto get from your Cadillac.If you are doing everythingto raise your fuel economy,but are still not within this range, your vehicle mayneed service. Collect as much information about your fuel economyas you can find, (miles driven, gallon's of fuel used, etc.) and provide it yourdealership for their review and assistance. FILLING YOUR TANK 248 r The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. The release button is in the glove box. Or you can usethe manual door release override in the trunk. i 249 While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to theleft (counterclockwise). When you put the cap back on, turn it to theright until youhear a clicking noise. NOTICE: If youneed anew cap, be sure to get the right Your type.dealer can get one for you. If you get thewrong type, it may not fit and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged. 250 CHECKING THINGS UNDER THE HOOD Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the lever inside the vehicle located the at lower left sideof the instrument panel. Then go the front of the vehicleand release the secondary hood release and lift thehood. 25 1 l - Fluid Usage Label Use the fluid usage label to identify the correct fluid you want to check. The color indicated, identifies either by lettering or handle color,of what you want to check. 252 - 7 ENGINE OIL r A “CHECK OIL LEVEL? message willappear when the engine oil is approximately a quartlow. If the message is displayed, checkthe dipstick level and add oilas needed. It’s a good idea tocheck yourengine oil every time you get fuel. order In to get an accurate reading, the oil mustbe warm andthe vehicle mustbe on level ground. r -J! i _ L Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan.If you don’t, the oil dipstick mightnot show the actual level. r 253 To Check EngineOil Pull out thedipstick and clean it with paper a towel or cloth, then push it back.in all the way. Removeit again, keepingthe tip lower, and check the level. when to Add Oil If the oil isat or below the ADD line, ADD mark, then you’ll need to add some oil.But you must usethe right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity,see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. 254 I NOTICE: Don't add too much oil. If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets abovethe.uppermark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. To remove, turn theoil fillcap counterclockwise. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere inthe properoperating range. Push the dipstick allthe way back in when you'rethrough. 255 . What End of Oil to Use Beginning midyear1993, oils of the properquality for your vehicle willbe identified with this new“starburst” symbol. The “starburst” symbol indicates that theoil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute ( M I ) , and issuitable for use in your gasoline engine. You should look for this on the front of the oil container, and use gnly oils that display this new symbol. 256 You should also usethe properviscosity oil for your vehicle,as shown in the following chart: RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. HOT WEATHER F r "F LOOK FOR ONE OF THESE LABELS I Irl +IO0 . - +38 - +27 +EO. +60 - - +16 - +40. - +4 +20. --7 0- - -18 SAE 1OW-30 PREFERRED SAE 5W-30 COLD WEATHER IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NORSAE 1OW-30 GRADE OILS AREAVAILABLE,SAE 30 GRADE MAY BEUSEDAT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 OEGREES C). DO NOTUSESAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown inthe chart, S A E 1OW-30 is bestfor your vehicle. However, you can useS A E 5W-30 if it's goingto be colder than 60°F (16OC) before your next oil change.When it's very cold, you should use SAE 5W-30. These numbers on anoil container show its viscosity,or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such asS A E 1OW-40 or S A E 20W-50. 257 If you cannot find oils with the new “starburst” symbol on the front of the container, you should lookfor and use oils containingthe following three things: e SHorSG “SH”or “SG” must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined withother quality designations, such as “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,” etc. These letters show AmericanPetroleum Institute (MI)levels of quality. S A E 1OW-30 e Enerm Conserving I1 Oils withthese words on the container will help you save fuel. These three things are usually included in doughnut a shaped logo (symbol) on most containers. If you cannot find oils withthe “starburst” symbol, you should look for oils withthe doughnut shaped symbol, containing the threethings noted above. NOTICE: If you use oils that do not have either the “starburst” symbol or an API SH or SG designation, you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench@oil (inCanada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. 258 Engine OilAdditives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillacdealer 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 -- usually between3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12500 km) since your last oil change. Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehiclemore than 7,500 miles (12000 km) or 12 months without an oil change. The system won’tdetect dust inthe oil. So, if you drive in a dustyarea, be sure to change your oil every3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the “Change Oil Soon” light comeson. Remember to reset the Oil Life Indicator when the oil has been changed. Formore information, see “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index. How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator After the oil has been changed, display the “OIL LIFE LEFT” message by pressing the INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the RESET button until the display shows “100”.This resets the oil life index. The message willremain off until the next oil changeis needed. The percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at,any timeby pressing the INFORMATION button several times untilthe “OIL LIFE LEFT” message appears. For more information on the Oil Life Indexfeature, see “Oil Life Index” in the Index. Engine Coolant Heater (EngineBlock Heater) An engine coolant heater can be a bighelp if you have to park outside in very cold weather, 0” F (-18OC) or colder. If your vehicle hasthis option, see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. 259 What to Do with Used Oil Did you knowthat used engine oilcontains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skinfor very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or agood handcleaner. Wash or properly throwaway clothing or rags containing used engineoil. (See the manufacturer’s warningsabout the use and disposal of oil products.) Used oil canbe a real threat tothe environment. If you change your own oil, besure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever disposeof oil byputting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking itto a place that collects used oil.If you havea problem properly disposingof your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recyclingcenter for help. AIR CLEANER Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhen to replace the air filter. See “ScheduledMaintenance Services” in the Index. See “AirCleaner Filter Replacement” in the Index. NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine will damage fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which it. Always have theair cleaner in place when you’re driving. AUTOMMTIC TRASAXLE FLUID M e n to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Because this operation can De a little difficult, you maychoose to have this done ata Cadillac dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, oryou could get a false reading on thedipstick. 261 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 partsor exhaust system, starting a fire. Be sure to you check your transaxle fluid. get an accurate reading if Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90 F (32 C). At high speed for quite a while. a In heavy traffic -- especially inhot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading,the fluid shouldbe atnormal operating temperature, which is 180 F to 200 F (82 C to 93 C). Get thevehicle warmedup by driving about 15 miles(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50 F (10 C ) .If it’s colderthan 50 F (10 C), you may have to drive longer. To check the fluid level Park your vehicleon a level place. With the parking brake applied, placethe shift lever in“P” (Park). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift leverthrough each gear range, pausing for about three seconds ineach range. Then, position the shift lever in“P” (Park). Let the engine run at idle for three tofive minutes. 262 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps; Turn cap counterclockwise to unlock cap. 1. Pull out thedipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or papertowel. 2. Push it back in allthe way, wait three seconds and then pull it backout again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and-read thelower level.The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is inthe acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. 263 How to Add Fluid Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determine what kindof transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants” in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the properfluid to bring the level into thecross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at thedipstick hole to bring it to the proper 1evel.It doesn’ttake much fluid, generally less than a pint (OSL). Don’t overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXR0N’-IIE or DEXRON@-111,because fluids withthat label are made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXR0N’-IIE or DEXRON@-I11 not is covered by your new vehicle warranty. After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid level as describedunder “How to Check.” When the correct fluid level isobtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. How To Reset Transaxle FluidChange Indicator: Your vehicle isequipped with a transaxle fluid change indicator. A “CHANGE TRANS FLUID” message will displayon theInformation Center when the power train computer determines that thetransaxle fluid needs to be changed or ateach 100,000 miles (160,000 km) interval, whichever occurs first. Whenthis message appears, change the transaxle fluid and reset the transaxle fluid lifeindicator as follows: Turn the key “ON” with the engine stopped. 0 Press and hold the “OFF” and “REAR DEFOG”buttons on the climate control simultaneously untilthe “TRANS FLUID RESET” message appears in the Information Center (between 5 and 20 seconds). ENGINE COOLANT The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when 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 (-37 C). 0 Give boiling protection up to 262OF (128OC). 0 Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let thewarning lights work as they should. What to Use Use a mixtureof one-half cleanwater (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets “GM Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage aluminum parts. You can also use a recycledcoolant conforming to GM Specification 1825-M with complete a coolant flush and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with anycomplete coolant change. If you usethis mixture, you don’tneed to add anything else. 265 If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. l- I Adding Coolant Your cooling system when hot is under a lot of pressure. If the “ENGINE COOLANT LOW” message shouldappear on theDriver Information Center, you willneed to add coolant. If the “ENGINE COOLANT LOW” message does not appear, the coolant is at the proper fill level. 266 To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the propermix at thecoolant surge tank. To Check or Add Coolant When the engine is cold, removethe pressure cap from the surge tank; use a flashlight as necessary to see into thetank. The coolant level should be visible insidethe tank. If you need more coolant, add the proper mix. 267 SURGE TANK PRESSURE CAP 1 i NOTICE: Your surge tank capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, an AC@cap is recommended. THERMOSTAT Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system.The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches apreset temperature. When you replace yourthermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended. POWER STEERING FLUID 268 How To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipethe dipstick witha clean rag.Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the “HOT” mark. When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the “FULL COLD” mark, What to Add Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determine what kindof fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, alwaysuse the .proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. 269 FUNDSHIELD WASHERFLUID To Add Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid untilthe bottle is full. NOTICE: When usingconcentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions foradding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-usewasher fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t cleanas well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when. it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. 0 Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer.It can damage yourwasher system and paint. 270 II- HEmLIGHT WASHERFLUID (EXPORT ONLY) To Add: Open thecap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add windshield washer fluid until the bottle is full. NOTICE: 0 When using concentrated washer fluid,. followthe manufacturer instructionsfor adding water. 0 Don’t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. 0 Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which coulddamage the tankif it is completely full. 0 Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer.It can damage your paint. BRAKES Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder ishere. It is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. There areonly two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes downto an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The otherreason is that fluid is brake leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or lateryour brakes won’t work well,or won’t workat all. So, it isn’t a goodidea to “topoff’ your brake fluid. Addingbrake fluid won’tcorrect a leak.If you add fluid when your liningsare worn, then you’ll havetoo much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work isdone on thebrake hydraulic system. 272 r r I I When yourbrake fluid fallsto a low level, the “CHECKBRAKE FLUID” message will displayon the Driver Information Centerand your brake warning light will come on. See “Brake System WarningLight” in the Index. To Check Brake Fluid Remove the cap. The fluid level mustbe to the“MAX FILE‘ line at thebase of the MAX FILL neck as shown. i . i /’ ! r I r After work isdone on the brake hydraulic system, makesure the level is above “MIN” and or slightly belowor at the“MAX” indicator. When yourbrake fluid fallsto a low level, yourbrake warning lightwill come on.See “BrakeSystem Warning Light” in the Index. ?Khatto Add When youdo need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme ll@ (GM Part No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only, and always clean the brakefluid reservoir cap before removing it. ir I r 273 NOTICE: 0 DOT4 silicone brake fluid can damage your vehicle. Don’t use it. 0 Don’t let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, inyour brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. 0 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. Brake Wear Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicatorsthat make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may comeand go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). NOTICE: Continuing to drivewith worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. 274 Some driving conditions or climates may cause abrake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is arapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a signof brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make amoderate brake stop, your discbrakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate orheavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drive inthat way, then -- very carefully-make a fewmoderate brake stops about every 1000 miles (1600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking systemon a modern vehicle is complex.Its many parts have to be of top quality and work welltogether if the vehicle isto have really good braking. Vehicleswe design andtest have top-qualityGM brake parts in them, as your Cadillac does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when yourbrake linings wear down and you have to have newones put in -- be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, yourbrakes may no longer work properly.For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle,the balance between your front and rear brakes can change, for theworse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect canchange in manyother ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. BATTERY Every new Cadillachas a Delco Freedom@battery. You never haveto add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@battery. Get one thathas the catalog number shown on theoriginal battery’s label. 275 Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehiclefor 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable fromthe battery. Thiswill help keep your battery from running down. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehiclefor longer storage periods. Battery Power Loss If you lose battery power or the battery is disconnected, your car’s computer must be programmed. It takes just over 20 minutes to do it. If you want to doit yourself, here’s how: 0 Apply the parking brake. 0 Make sure thefront wheels are straight. 0 Turn off the Electronic Climate Control. 0 Start theengine in“P” (Park) and let it idlefor 15 minutes. Then: 0 Put your foot on thebrake pedal, shift the transaxle to @ and let it idle for 3 minutes or more. Do not accelerate the engine. Then: 0 With the car in @ (Drive), turn the Electronic Climate Control to “Auto” and let the engine idle for 3 minutes or more. a Turn your engine off. Now your computer is programmed. 276 I€4L,OGEN BULBS EXTENOR M P HOUSINGS NOTICE: Your Cadillac’s lamp housings are designed with small vents so moisture willbe removed whenthe lights are on, or after driving If an excessive amountof moisture is present for a short time. which does not clear, see your Cadillac dealershipfor service. HEmLIGHT BULB REMOVL The following procedure tells you howto remove the halogen headlight bulb. Followeither theEXPORT or DOMESTIC illustration that best describes your vehicle. 277 Lift the cover upto gain access. - DOMESTIC Turn the headlight housing socket counterclockwise to unlock socket from lamphousing. EXPORT Remove the rubber plug cover and remove plug. - 278 - DOMESTIC Remove headlight housing socket. EXPORT Remove both retaining lock clips securing bulb assembly in headlamp housing. - i t L DOMESTIC - Remove the wiring harnessfrom the headlight housing socket EXPORT - Remove the headlight bulband socket from the headlamp assembly. 279 - DOMESTIC Replace the bulb and socketand connect the wiring harness. Reinstallthe headlight housing socketinto theheadlamp assembly. EXPORT Install new headlight bulb and socket into headlamp assembly. - NOTICE: I 7 Do not touchglass portion of the new halogen bulb! Theoil from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb. 7 -. 280 r TMLLIGHT BULB REPUCEMENT 1. Open the trunkto gain accessto thetaillight housing. 2. Remove the plastic trim retainer screws and pull backthe trim 9aatr;rial. 3. Remove the four wing nuts. I I 4. Gently removethe taillight housing. r_ 281 5. Press the bulb housing lever, rotate thehousing counterclockwise and remove it. Push and rotate thebulb counterclockwise to remove bulb. Once you havereplaced the burned out bulb, just reverse the steps to reassemble the taillight. VTPER BLADE REPLACEMENT Position the windshield wiperson the windshield inthe “mid” wipe position. To do this, turn theignition key to Accessory and turn the wipers on. Then with the door open, turn theignition key to off. Start with the driver side wiper blade assembly. Using a small screwdriver or your finger, gently liftthe release lever up while at the same time pulling the blade assembly fromthe wiper arm. 282 Do the same-withthe passenger side wiper blade assembly. To install the wiper blade, align the wiper arm pin withthe hole on thewiper blade assembly and snap it into place. The arrow on thewiper blade is to point toward the wiper arm. If you only wantto replace the wiper inserts follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the wiper insert by bending the endof the insert gently - using plyers.Then pull itfrom the blade housing retaining tab. 2. Now pull the insert from the blade housing. 283 3. Reinstall the new insertby aligning the blade housing ram andthe to all the edge of the insert. Make sure that the insert is connected housing tabs. 4. Install the wiper blade assemblyto the wiper arm. AIR CLEANER FILTER REPLACEMENT 284 Loosen clamp at the throttle body and disconnect air duct throttle from the body. LC ; :.?. .. . .. ..: , , 285 Push the two tabs and pivot the top half to separate the air cleaner. Once you have replaced the air cleaner filter, reverse the stepsto reassemble and install backinto your vehicle. 286 c. m L S LOADING YOUR VEHICLE \ TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE SPEED PRESSURE SIZE TIRE RTG PSI/KPa FRT. R R. SPA. IF TIRESAREHOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL \'NFoRMAT1oN GEN GM.E Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on thedriver's door tells you the propersize, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires onyour vehicle.It also gives youimportant information about the number of people that can be in your vehicleand the total weight that you can carry. This weight is calledthe Vehicle Capacity Weightand includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. 287 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATEGVWRGAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY,BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTIONSTANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWNABOVE. GEN GME) The otherlabel isthe Certification label, foundon the rearedge of the driver’s door. It tells youthe gross weight capacityof your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fueland cargo. Never exceedthe GVWR for your vehicle,or theGross Axle WeightRating (GAWR) for axle. either the front or rear And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in yourtrunk. 288 NOTICE: I Your warrantydoes notcover parts or components that fail becauseofoverloading. I If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will goas fast as the vehicle goes.If you haveto stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. 7 i TIRES i i We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warrantedby the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Cadillac. If your spare tireis a different brand thanyour road tires, you will havea tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers. 289 Infition - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold.“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven nomore than a mile. SLS (270 hp) L Y If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph (160 km/h) where it is legal, raise the “cold” inflationpressure of each tire to 35 psi (240 kPa). When you end this very high speed driving, reduce the “cold” inflation pressures to those listed on the Tire-Loading Information label. 290 r f r NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tellyou that underidlationor overinflation is all right. It’s not. Ifyour tires don’t have enoughair (underinflation) you can get: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Badwear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much air (overinflation),you can get: r I1 i I 7 I ! I Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply lookingat thetires will not tell you the pressure, especially if you haveradial tires -- which maylook properly inflated even if they’re underinflated. If your tires have valve caps,be sure to putthem back on. Theyhelp prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. When to Check Check yourtires once a month or more. The SLS tire pressures are: Front - 28 psi (190 kPa) Rear - 26 psi (180 P a ) SLS recommended tire size is: Michelin XW4 Blackwall (P225/60R16) 291 The STS tire pressures are: Front - 29 psi (200 kPa) Rear - 29 psi (200 kPa) STS recommended tire size is: Eagle GA (2-Rated) Blackwall (P225/60ZR16) Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at60 psi (420 kPa). Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer, havethem inspected androtated at the mileages recommendedin the Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. Use this rotation pattern. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shownon the Tire-Loading Information label. Makecertain that all wheelnuts are properly tightened.See “Wheel Nut Torque” inthe Index. 292 When It’s Timefor New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when yourtires have only2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if: You can see the indicators at three ormore places around thetire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread orsidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tirehas a puncture,cut, or otherdamage that can’t be repaired well becauseof the size or location of the damage. 293 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires youneed, look at theTire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new ahad Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) numberon each tire's sidewall. When yowget new tires,get ones with that,same TPC 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-TPC number will be followed bya "MS" (for mud and snow). If you everreplace your tires with those not having a TPCSpec number, make sure they are thesame size, loadrange, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-beltedor radial) as your original tires. Uniform Tire.QualityGrading The following information relates to thesystem developedby the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationwhich grades tires by treadwear, traction and.temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold inthe United States.) __ Treadwear The treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on thewear rate of the tirewhen tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on thegovernment course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,and may depart significantly fromthe norm due tovariations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. - Traction A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C. They represent the tire’s abilityto stopon wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may havepoor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned 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 thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedindoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerateand reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade.Ccorresponds to a levelof performance which all passengercar tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on thelaboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperaturegrade for this 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 and possible tire failure. These grades are molded on thesidewalls of passenger car tires. 295 While the tires available asstandard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all suchtires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on GeneralMotors vehicles. All passengertype (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. 1 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehiclewere aligned and balanced carefullyat the factory to give youthe longest tire life and best overall performance. In most cases, you will need not to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If younotice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels mayneed to berebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheelthat is bent, cracked or badly corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose,the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which cansometimes be repaired). See your Cadillacdealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will knowthe kind of wheel youneed. Each new wheelshould have the same load carrying capacity,diameter, width, offset,and be mounted the same way as the oneit replaces. If you need to replace any ofyour wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you willbe sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model. - 296 r - NOTICE: The wrong wheelcan alsocause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometercalibration, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicleground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. c I Used Replacement Wheels rire Chains r r- I NOTICE: Use tire chainsonly where legaland only when youmust. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains thatare the propersize for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe endssecurely fastened. Driveslowly and follow the chainmanufacturer‘s instructions. If you can hear the chainscontacting your vehicle, stop andretighten them. If the contact continues, slow downuntil it stops. Driving toofast with chains on will damage your vehicle. 297 4 p P E R A C E CARE Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get themon a hot part of the vehicle. Someare dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anythingfrom 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 cleaning the inside. Never usethese to clean your vehicle: Gasoline 0 Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride 0 Acetone 0 Paint Thinner Turpentine 0 Lacquer Thinner 0 Nail Polish Remover They can allbe hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. 298 NOTICE: Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: LaundrySoap Bleach ReducingAgents CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR CrnILLJAC Use a vacuumcleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leatherwith aclean, damp cloth. Here aresome cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can-- before they set. Use a clean clothor sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilatedarea only. If you use them, don’t saturate thestained area. If a ringforms after spot cleaning, cleanthe entire areaimmediately or it will set. Using Foam-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric 0 Vacuum and brush the area toremove any loosedirt. Always clean a wholetrim panel orsection. Masksurrounding 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. 299 0 Don’t saturate the material. Don’t rub it roughly. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a spongeto remove the suds. Rinse the section with aclean, wet sponge. 0 Wipe off what’s left with a slightlydamp paper towel or cloth. Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp. 0 0 I- NOTICE: Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp. You could scorch the fabric. 7 L 0 . Wipe with a clean cloth. Using Solvent-Type Cleaneron Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-typecleaner at all. Somespots and stains will clean offbetter with just water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: Gently scrape excess soil fromthe trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning shouldstart at theoutside of the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth. 0 When you clean a stain from fabric, immediatelydry the areawith an air hose, hairdryer, or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring.(See the previous NOTICE.) . 300 - Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains - Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmeticcreams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asp halt. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 0 Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric. They shouldbe removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolvethem and may cause them to spread. Non-Greasy Stains - Such ascatsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, softdrinks, wine,vomit, urine and blood. 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. If an odorlingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-typecleaner. Combination Stains - Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chilisauce and unknown stains. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with coolwater and allow to dry. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-typecleaner. 301 Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and atclean cloth. 0 Rub with aclean,,dampcloth to remove dirt. You may have to doit more than once. 0 Things liketar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a solvent-type vinyl cleaner. Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a soap mildor saddle soap. For stubborn stains, use a mildsolution of 10% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and90% water. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. 0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowedto work into finish, it canharm the leather. Ckkaning Speaker Covers 7 7 Vacuum around a speaker cover gently,so that thespeaker won’t be damaged. If something gets on one of them, follow the steps earlier under “Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric.” Use as little solvent as you can. Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mildsoap 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 difficultto see through the windshield under certain conditions. Care of Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. - - CARE OF SMETYBELTS Keep belts clean and dry. GLASS Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glasscleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Don't use abrasivecleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decalson the inside rear window, since they may have.tobe scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on theinside of ,the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid. CLEMING THE OUTSIDE OF THE' WINDSHIELD AND WIPER BLADES If the windshield isnot clear after using the windshield washer,or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield withGM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@(GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield is cleanif beads do not form when you rinseit with water. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in fullstrength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn. 303 CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR CXDILUC The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your khicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish to is keep it cleanby washing itoften with lukewarmor cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle inthe direct rays of the sun. Don’t usestrong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Drythe finish witha soft, clean chamoisor a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enteryour vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishingof your Cadillacmay be necessarytoremove residue from the paint finish. You can getGM approved cleaning products from yourdealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your Cadillac hasa “basecoat/clearcoat”paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and glossto the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that arenon-abrasive and madefor a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. - NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatfclearcoat paint finishmay dull thefinish or leave swirl marks. 304 - ALUMINUM WHEELS Your aluminum wheels have aprotective coating similar to thepainted surface of your vehicle. Don’t usestrong soaps, chemicals,chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaningbrushes on them because you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, wax a maybe applied. I Don’t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon off the carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take protective coating. WEATHERSTRlpS Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer,seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply siliconegrease with a clean clothat least every six months. During very cold,damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids & Lubricants” in the Index.) NOTICE: Excessive amountsof grease may transfer onto clothing. Use a light coating and wipe thoroughly after each application SHEETMETAL DAlMAGE If your vehicle isdamaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure thebody repair shopapplies anti-corrosion material to theparts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. FOREIGN M!ATERL.IL Calcium chloride and other salts, ice meltingagents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle’s finishif they remain on painted 305 surfaces. Use cleaners that aremarked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreignmatter. FINISH D M G E Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches inthe finish shouldbe repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a majorrepair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or otherservice outlets.Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop. UNDERBODYMNTENNr% Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removaland dust control can collecton the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on theunderbody parts such asfuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust systemeven though they have corrosionprotection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect.Dirt packed in closedareas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Yourdealer or an underbody vehicle washing system do canthis for you. CHEMICAL PMNT SPOTTING Some weather and atmospheric conditions cancreate a chemicalfallout. Airborne pollutants can fallupon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage cantake two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into thepaint surface. Although no defect inthe paint job causes this, Cadillacwill repair, at no charge to theowner, the surfaces of new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. 306 4 P E R A N r E CAREMTERLALS CHART GM PART NUMBER 1052277 SIZE DESCRIPTION 12 OZ.(0.354L)SPRAY-A-SQUEAK USAGE WEATHER STRIPS-STOPS SQUEAKS ON METAL-TO-METAL AND METAL-TO-RUBBER CONTACT 1 0501 72 16 OZ.(0.473L)TARANDROADOIL REMOVER REMOVES OLD WAXES, POLISHES, TAR AND ROAD OIL 1050173 16 OZ. (0.473L)CHROMECLEANER AND POLISH REMOVES RUST AND CORROSION ON CHROME AND STAINLESS STEEL 1050174 16 OZ. (0.473L)WHITESIDEWALL TIRE CLEANER CLEANS WHITE AND BLACK TIRES 105021 4 32 OZ. (0.946L)VINYULEATHER CLEANER SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL ON LEATHER OR VINYL 1050244 16 OZ.(0.473L)FABRICCLEANER SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL ON CLOTH AND FABRIC 1050427 23 OZ.(0.680 L) GLASS CLEANING AND SPOT CLEANING ON VINYLS 1050429 6LB.(2.72KG)MULTI-PURPOSE POWDERED CLEANER CLEANS VINYL AND CLOTH ON DOOR TRIM, SEATS, AND CARPET-ALSO, TIRES AND MATS 1052349 12 02.(0.354L)LUBRIPIATE (WHITE GREASE) GREASE FOR HOOD, TRUNK AND DOOR HINGES AND LATCHES 1050729 8 OZ.(0.237L)VINYLTOPCLEANER CLEANING OF VINYL TOPS 1052870 1051398 16 OZ.(0.473L)WASH-WAX(CONC.) EXTERIOR WASH SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL ON CLOTH AND FABRIC GLASSCLEANER 8 02.(0.237L)SPOTLIFTER 1051 51 5 32 OZ.(0.946L)GMOPTIKLEEN 1050201 16 OZ.(0.473L)MAGICMIRROR CLEANER POLISH 307 WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT AND ANTI-FREEZE EXTERIOR CLEANER AND POLISH WHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (Jw) Eil lG6KY529XRU800001 1 G 6 G = GENERAL MOTORS r KY -5 2 9 X R U 8 0 0 0 0 1 T SEQUENCE NUMBER MAKE 6 = CADILLAC CARLINUSERIES KS = SLS KY = STS J VIN BODYCODE = BODY N P E 5 = 69 SEDAN4DOOR U = HAMTRAMCK,MICH. - - MODELYEAR R = 1994 - CHECKDIGIT - ENGINE CODE 4.6 LITER (270 HP) Y = 9 = 4.6 LITER (295 HP) - RESTRAINT SYSTEM: 2 - ACTIVE(MANUAL)BELTSWITHDRIVERAND PASSENGERS INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM This isthe legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears on a plate in the front cornerof the instrumentpanel, on the driver’s side.You can see it if you lookthrough the windshield from outside your vehicle.The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and ServiceParts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. SERWCE PARTS IDENTIFICATIONLABEL You’ll find this label on the spare tirecover. It’svery helpful if you ever need to orderparts. On this label is: yourVIN, the model designation, a list of all production options and special equipment. Be sure thatthis label is not removed from the vehicle. 309 ADD-ON ELECTRlcAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check I with your.dealer first. Some .electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t .be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from workingas they should. Your vehicle hasan air bag system. Beforeattempting to add anything electrical to your Cadillac,see “Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac” inthe Index. Retained AccessoryPower When you stop your Cadillac andturn the key to Off, you can usethese accessories for 10 more minutes: Radio PowerWindows Astroroof WindshieldWipers If you open a door, everything will go off.And, after 10 minutes everything will gooff, also. If you want powerfor another 10 minutes, just turn thekey to Run and then back to Off. FUSES AND,CIRCUITBREAKERS The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of Mini Fuses, Circuit Breakers,and Maxi Fuses. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. If you have aproblem on the road and don’t havea spare fuse, you can “borrow” one of the same value. Select afeature thatyou can get along without that is the same value youneed --like theradio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse.Be.sure touse afuse with the same amperage rating number on it (ie. lOA, 20A, etc.) Replace itas soon as you can. 310 There is afuse removal tool and some spare mini fuses inthe glove box door, just lift the cover up. Engine Compartment Fuse Block To gain access, liftthe cover. Muxi FuseslRehy Center The maxi fuse and relays are-locatednext to theengine compartment fuse by your block. If a maxifuse should blow, have your vehicle serviced Cadillac dealer immediately. 311 , PCM DISTR 1 PC'RTD ;":"), ~ BATT - 1 HTD W/S LHDLPLO RHDLPLO LHDLPHI A/C TURNIHAZ LP HDLPS COMP STOP n m STRUT LR m m RR STRUT RHDLPHI r l LF STRUT RFSTRUT COOL FAN IGN 3 TRANS ~mmmrnmm~ FUSE CENTER IDENTIFICATION I ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK DISTR 20A - IGNITION CONTROL MODULE SIR 20A - DIAGNOSTIC/ENERGYRESERVE MODULE (DERM - DUAL POLEAR dING SENSOR PCM (ION 1OA - PowEATmIN CONTROL MODULE - PASS-KevBDECODERMODULE STOP LP 20A - STOP/BTSI/CRUISESWITCH - STOPLIGHT SWITCH CAPACITOR TURN/HAZ 20A - HAZARDFLASHER - TURN FLASHER RELAY - TURN FLASHER MODULE ~ ~~ ~ ~~ DRL 1OA (CANADA) DAMIME RUNNING LIGHTS (CANADA) -INJ - - - 1OA - __ DRL 1OA (CANADA) - 1,4,6, AND 7 FUEL INJECTORS - LEFT AND RIGHT LO BEAM HEADLAMP INJ 1OA HTD W/S 1OA - 2,3,5, AND 8 FUEL INJECTORS HEATED WINDSHIELD CONTROL MODULE ION 1 1OA L HDLP LO 10A - N C REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SWITCH - LEFT LO BEAM HEADLAMP - TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH R HDLP LO 1OA - STOP/BTSI/CRUISE BRAKE SWITCH - RIGHT LOBEAM HEADLAMP - INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER L HDLPHI 10A - KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE LEFT HI BEAM HEADLAMP - DIAGNOSTWENERGYRESERVE MODULE R HDLP HI 1OA ~. FERMl - RIGHT HI BEAM HEADLAMP - ORN RING LIGHTS ION 3 -1OA - TURN/HAZARD SWITCH ASSY REARDEFOGGERRELAY - CHIMEMODULE - ELECTRONIC LEVEL CONTROL (ELC) - HEADLIGHTSWITCH - HEATEDWINDSHIELD - m l U G H T SEUTINEUDRL MODULE - HEATER AND A/C PROGRAMMER FUEL PUMP 20A PUMP^ CRUISECONTROL COOLING FAN 10A - OIL PRESSURE SWITCH - EXTENDED TRAVEL BRAKE SWITCH - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PCM (BAT) 1OA COOLING FAN RELAYS 1.2. AND 3 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) RTD 20ABAT) HEATED-OXYGEN REAR -AND FRONT SENSOR SUSPENSlON SENSING (RSS) MODULE MODULE (EXPORT) A/C COMP 10A - N C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH - POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH HDLPS 3OA - EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR) - HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH - TRANSAXLE SHIFT SOLENOIDS A &B - EVAPORATIVEEMISSIONCONTROL HEADLIGHT RELAY "D" (ENGINE COME SOLENOID MICRO RELAY CENTER) DRL HEADLIGHT RELAY "E" (WITH DAYTIME - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID RUNNING LIGHTS) - TCC BRAKE SWITCH POWERSC13 ~~ ~ ~ - - 312 I 60A LH MAXI8 FUSE BLOCK FUSE 1 (50 AMP) (STRG 1-2) - RETAINEDACCESSORYPOWER (RADIO/WIPERS) - STARTER - TRUNK COMF! FUSES 611 AND 813 FUSE 2(60 AMP) (BODY) - ENGINECOMI?B11 - ROADSENSINGSUSPENSION - FOGLIGHTS - TRUNK COMI? FUSE C1, C3, C5, C7, C9, AND c11 - TRUNKCOMEFUSEC13(EXPORT) - REAR FOGLIGHT(EXPORT) CIRCUIT BREAKER 3 (30AMP) (SEAT) - LEFT AND RIGHT POWER SEAT SWITCHES - LEFT AND RIGHT LUMBAR RELAYS - POWERDOORLOCKS - KEYLESS ENTRYMODULE - HORNS - FUEL DOOR RELEASESWITCH - TRUNKRELEASESWITCH FUSE 4 (30AMP) (IPC) - POWERTRAINCONTROLMODULE(PCM) - ELECTRONICCLIMATECONTROL - W/ILLUMINATED ENTRYMODULE - INSTRUMENTPANELCLUSTER - PASS-Key@DECODERMODULE - THEFTDETERRENT FUSE 5 ( 6 0 AMP) (HVAC) - LEFT AND RIGHT HEATED SEATS - ELECTRONICLEVELCONTROL(ELC) - TRUNKLIDPULLDOWN 313 - POWERANTENNA - REARDEFOGGER - LEFTANDRIGHTMIRRORDEFOGGERS FUSE 6 (60 AMP) (STRQ 3) - RETAINEDACCESSORYPOWER (SUNROOF/POWER WINDOWS) - ENGINECOMI?FUSES D l , 03, D5 TRUNK COMI? FUSES A1 , A 3 , A5, A7, A9 - RH MAXI@FUSE BLOCK CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 (30AMP) (DAB) - RETAINEDACCESSORYPOWER(RAP) (SUNROOF/POWER WINDOWS) FUSE 2 (30AMP) (RADIO) - DELCO-BOSEBSPEAKERS - RADIOCONTROLHEAD - REMOTERADIORECEIVER FUSE 3 ( 5 0 AMP) (COOL) - COOLINGFANS FUSE 4 (40AMP) HVAC BLOWER (BLOWER) - HVACPOWER MOTOR - A/CCOMPRESSOR FUSE 5 (So AMP) ABS (BRAKES) - BRAKEPRESSUREMODULATORVALVE FUSE 6 (So AMP) (LAMPS) - TURNFLASHERMODULE - HAZARDFLASHER - STOP/BTSI/CRUISEBRAKESWITCH - PARKINGLIGHTS - DAYTIMERUNNINGLIGHTS(CANADA) - ENGINE COMI? FUSES Bl,B3 AND B5 - TRUNK COMI? FUSES D l 1, D l 3 Rear CompartmentFuse Block I, 314 CRANK IGN SW 1 CNSL (IGN) IPC SUSP WASH HDLP ~ m m m m m m (IGN) WIPER RAD R DEFOG HTD MlRR (BATT) THEFT IPC HVAC/DABIE mmmmmmri CIGAR REAR BODY CNSL FAN LP FOG FOG 2 BODY 1 ~-lmmmmmr~ L PRK LP RRAD PRK (BAT) LP ANTflRK PLD R HTD SEAT L TRUNK COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK CRANK 110 AMPI RAP'/ILLUMINATED ENTRY MODULE DIAGNOSTIC/ENERGYRESERVE MODULE (DERM) - TRANSAXLERANGESWITCH (NSSSI IGN 1 (10 AMP) - FUELLEVERSENSOR - ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR fiP/ILLUMINATEDENTRYMODULE THEFT DETERRENT MODULE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE TURN FLASHER RELAY"F" TRUNK C(DM!? MICRO RELAY CENTER CATALYTIC CONVERTER ALARM MODULE (EXPORD HDLP WASH (30 AMP)-EXPORTONLY - HEADLIGHTWASHERMODULE ~~ - MODIJLE THEFT 110 AMPI - PAS&Key@DECODERMODULE - THEFT DETERRENT RELAY "D" (TRUNK COME RELAY CENTER) - THEFT DETERRENT MODULE HVAC/DABIE (10 AMP - H w T m Nc bROGRAMMER - RAP/ILLUMINATEDENTRYMODULE REAR FOG(10 AMP) - REAR FOG LIGHT RELAY A (WPoRn FOG LP (10 AMP) - FOG LIGHT RELAYS A AND F CNSL FAN (1OAMP) - REARBLOWERMOTOR - REAR BLOWERRELAY CIGAR 120 AMPI - LT AND RT REAR CIGARETTE LIGHTERS (SEVILLE ONLY) - FRONTCIGARETTELIGHTER - CHIMEMODULE BODY 2 (10 AMP) - POWER MIRROR SWITCH - RAPRELAY - L O C K ~ U TINHIBIT RELAY " B(TRUNK COME IMICRO RELAY CENTER) - PANEL LIGHTS INHIBIT RELAY 'F" (TRUNK COMI? 3 MICRO RELAY CENTER (WPORT) - c o u R m x L I GREMY k " c " (TRUNK corn z MICRO RELAY CENTER) - RAP RELAY "E" (TRUNK COMI? 2 MICRO RELAY CENTER) - KEYLESSENTRYMODULE - TRUNKLAMP - SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SOLENOIDS (ELDORADO ONLY) BODY 1 (10 AMP) - REAR DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (SEVILLE ONLY) - FRONT DOOR LOCKSWITCHES - GLOVE BOX LAMP - LT AND RT FOOTWEU COURTESY LAMPS - HEADLIGHTSWITCH READ LP (10 AMP) - LTANDRTFRONTHEADERLAMP - LT AND RT VANITY MIRROR - GARAGEDOOROPENER - LTANDRT REAR HEADER LAMPS L PRK LP(10 AMP - LT REAR T A d T O P m R N LAMPS - LTFRONTPARWTURNLAMPS - FRONT AND REAR LEFT SIDE MARKERLAMPS - RADIO CONTROLHEAD - HEADLIGHTSWITCH - INSTRUMENTPANELCLUSTER R PRK LP 110 AMP) - RT TAI'VSTOPTURNLAMPS - RT FRONT AND REAR SIDE MARKER LAMPS - RT FRONT PARK AND TURN LAMPS - ENGINECOMPLAMP - LICENSEPLATELAMPS RAD A (10 AMP) - E D 2 ANT/TRK PLD(20 AMP) - TRUNK LID PULL DOWN MOTOR - POWER ANTENNA ELC =AMP - L L E d N I C LEVEL C o N m o L (ELC) R Hto SEAT 10 AMP - PASSENIERS HATED SEAT L HTD SEAT 10 AMP) - DRIER'& HEATEDSEAT 315 Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuitbreaker in the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off.If this happens, have your headlight wiring checked right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiDer motor is protected by a circuitbreaker and a fuse. If the motor overhkats due toheavy snow,etc., the wiper willstop until the motor cools. If the overload is causedby some electrical problemand not snow, etc.,be sure to get it fixed. Power Windowsand Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. Whenthe current loadis too heavy, the circuit breakeropens and closes, protectingthe circuit untilthe problem is fixedor goes away. BULB CAMRT DESCRIPTION BULB NO. 1445 AshTray Illumination .................................. Backup Lights ......................................... 2057 Cornering Light ................................... 1156 DC7 CourtesyReadingLight ................................. 168 886 FogLight .............................................. 194 Glove Compartment Light ............................... Headlights Composite -Inner High Beam ....... ........................ 9005 HB3 9006 HB4 -Outer Low Beam ................................ -Export Bulb ........................................... H4 Illumination Entry Lock Lamp ............................ 192 Instrument Panel Illumination ............................ 194 194 Instrument Panel Telltales ................................ 194 License Plate Light ..................................... Park and Turn Signal ................................ 2357 NA 316 r 1 7 Rear Fog/Back-Up Light(Export) ...................... P21/5W . Front Fender Side Turn Signal (Export) .............. 2cA/PHw . . Side Marker Lights ..................................... 194 Stop/Tail/Turn Signal ................................ 2057 NA P2WW Stop/TaiVI'-urn Signal(Export) ......................... Trunk Light ........................................... 1003 Underhood Light ....................................... 561 124 Vanity Mirror Illumination ............................... NORMU PARTS WNTENMCE REPLACEMENT ......................... AC Type S1096C ................................................. 25096932 . Air Cleaner Element Battery ............................................. . . . . . . 78A-72 .................................................. 1981590 AC Type GF-580 Fuel Filter Element .......................... ................................................. 25121468 AC Type PF-58 Engine Oil Filter ............................. ................................................. 25014377 PCV Valve ................................ AC Type CV-774C ................................................. 06487779 Spark Plugs .................................. AC Type 41-900 .................................................. 5614236 3530814 Serpentine Drive Belt ............................... AC Type RC 33 Surge Tank Cap .............................. .................................................. 6410665 AC Type 131-66 Thermostat .................................. .................................................. 3531407 Upper Radiator Hose ............................... 3521504 Lower Radiator Hose ............................... 3521505 Trans Screen Rt . Scavenger .......................... 8679416 Trans Screen Lt . Scavenger ........................... 8680700 Trans Pan Screws (16) ............................... 8682650 TransPanGasket ................................... 8681197 317 SPECIFICATIONS 4.6 Liter 32 Valve (DOHC) Northstar Engine The engine is a4.6 liter (279 cu.in.) 90' V-8 featuring Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), 32 valves, and-tunedsequential port fuel injection.This design results in a powerful, refined engine which is well suited to even the most demanding driving conditions. The Engine weight is minimizedby the use of low mass alloy materials. crankcase, cylinder heads and oil pan are made from cast aluminum.The induction system housing, cam covers and oil filter adapter arecast magnesium. The reduced engine mass enhances vehicle handling, responsiveness and fuel economy. 318 The Northstar engine is designed to minimize the need for routine maintenance while incorporating systems to remind the driver when service isrequired. An oil life indexindicator monitors ongoing operating conditions and reminds the driver whenan oil change isneeded. A low coolant warning messagekeeps track of the level of this vital fluid.Direct acting hydraulictappets provide maintenance free zerolash operation of the 32 valves from idle to the6500 rpm redline.The camshafts are driven to provide quiet by a two stage roller chain assembly which is designed maintenance free operation. Platinum tipped spark plugs increase the replacement interval to 100,OO miles. The fourvalves per cylinder design providesmore efficient engine breathing, resulting in higher power than comparable two valve engines. The induction system usessmooth thermoplastic tubes to channel air into the cylinders. These smooth tubes simulate the elaborateport polishing methods used on racing engines.The shape and length of the tubes boosts horsepower by using sonicpressure waves created by the motion of the inlet valves to increase the amount of air entering each cylinder. Once the intake charge has entered thecylinder, the centrally located spark plug ensures fast and efficient burning of the fuel/air mixture. This engine is designedto be very durable. The aluminum block has cast-in-place iron cylinder liners for greater wear resistance. High bronze strength connecting rods support the free floating piston pins in bushings for superior high speed performance. The fillets of the nodular iron crankshaft undergo a highpressure compression rollingoperation to improve their resistance to fatigue. Quiet operationis enhanced by the use of special materials and designs. The frontcover of the engine is stamped from laminated steel which damps out noise. Special cam cover gasket seals isolate va1v.e train operation. The fuel injectors are placed insidethe induction system housing to eliminate the clicking noise whichis common to otherfuel injected engines. The Northstarengine is designedto provide years of efficient, reliable, satisfying operation. 319 4T80E Transaxle l - l - The Hydra-Matic 4T80E transaxle hasbeen designed to complement the output characteristics of the Northstar engine. The innovative design incorporates several features which enhance its overalloperation. This transaxle isthe first of a new generation of “SMART” transmissions. The computer which controls the electronic shift solenoidsadapts to changing environments while you drive. This provides consistent high quality shiftsunder all conditions. Communication between the engine and transaxle through this computer controls engine output during activation of torque management or traction control. Smooth shifting is ensured by design. Hydraulicaccumulators control shift pressures and all shifts are made to free wheeling elements. The 4T80E uses adry sump lubrication system with a scavenger pump. This unique feature er,ables the transaxle to maintain adequate pressurized oil supplyduring all maneuvers. 320 Spirited performance with very efficient cruising operation areprovided by the combination of 4 speed overdrive gearing, atorque converter clutch, with a3.71:l final drive ratio on theSTS and a viscousconverter clutch with a3.11:l final driveratio on theSeville SLS. Front Suspension Your fullyindependent front suspension is a combination strut and spring design. The frameis isolated from the body withsix rubber mounts. Rubber bushings are used at thelower control arm pivots. The upper end of the strutis isolated by a rubber mount which contains a bearing to allow for wheel turning. The Road Sensing Suspension automatically controls the damping rate of the struts. The lower end of the steering knuckle pivotson a balljoint riveted to the control arm. The ball joint is connected to thesteering knuckle with a castellated nut and cotter pin. 321 ShortlLongArm Suspension (SLA) Your vehicle uses anindependent shortflongarm rear suspension. All the rear suspension components are mounted ona suspension support which is attached to the body at fourpoints and is fullyisolated with bushings and insulators to minimize road noise. Eachrear wheel is connectedto an upper the suspension support through the suspension knuckle using and lowercontrol arm and toe link. The control arms andtoe link are attached to the suspension support on the inboardside, and to a suspension knuckleon the outboard side. The hub and bearing assembly ismounted to the knuckle and isa single, non-serviceable unit which eliminates the need for wheel bearing adjustment. The load leveling(ELC) shock absorbers are attached to the lower control arm, with the upper end of the shock attached to the suspension support. The springs are held in position betweenthe lower control arms and a pocket in the suspension support. 322 The suspension system also incorporates a new damping system know as Road Sensing Suspension. This system control the damping forces in the shock absorbers and struts, in response to various road and driving conditions. The systems are capable of making these damping changes extremely fast. A computer receives inputs from vertical acceleration sensors, wheel to body position sensors, vehicle speed sensor, lift and dive signals. This computer evaluates the inputs from these sensors, to control the damping of each of the of suspension control. struts and shocks independently to provide varied levels The system also has the capability of providing Speed Sensitive Steering control. Thissystem changes your steering effort on based your vehicle speed. Speed Sensitive Steering This system varies the amount of steering effortproportionate to your vehicle speed. Steeringis easier at a lower speedfor increased maneuverability and parking ease. As your vehicle speed increases, the steering effort is also increased to provide a manual like steering feel for maximum control and enhanced vehicle stability. The power rack and pinion steering system has a rotary spool valve which directs hydraulic fluid coming from the power steering pumpto one side or the other side of the rack piston.The integral rack piston isattached to the 323 rack. The rack piston converts hydraulic pressure to a linear forcewhich moves the rack leftor right. The force is then transmitted throughthe inner and outer tie rodsto thesteering knuckles, whichturn the wheels. If hydraulic assist is not available, manualcontrol is maintained. However under these conditions more steering effort is required. 4.6 LITER NORTHSTAR ENGINE Displacement ............................... .4.6L (279 cu.in.) No. of Cylinders .............................. 8 - 90 Degree V SLS Power (ACC.to S A E 51349) ............... 270 (bhp) @ 5600 rpm ...................................... 204 (kW) @ 5600 rpm Torque (ACC. to S A E 51349) ............ 300 (lbs. ft.)@ 4000 rpm ...................................... 407(N*m)@ 4000 rpm STS ............ 295 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm ...................................... 220 (kW) @ 6000 rpm Torque (ACC. to S A E 51349) ............ 290 (lbs. ft.)@ 4400 rpm ...................................... 393 (Nom) @ 4400 rpm 93mm (3.66 in.) Bore ........................................ Stroke ...................................... .84mm (3.31in.) 10.3:l Compression Ratio ................................... Cylinder Block ...... Die Cast Aluminum withIron Cylinder Bores Cast Aluminum Cylinder Heads ............................... Intake Manifold ............ Die Cast Magnesium/ Thermoplastic ........................................ Air Induction Tubes Valve System................... Direct Acting Hydraulic Tappets Intake Valve ................................. 33mm (1.29 in.) Exhaust Valve ................................ 29mm (1.14 in.) Pistons ...................................... Cast Aluminum Firing Order .................................. 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 Left Bank .......................................... 2-4-6-8 Power (ACC.to S A E 51349) .1. 324 RightBank ......................................... 1-3-5-7 Camshaft ................... Induction Hardened Cast GreyIron Drive Type ........ Single Row / Staged Drive 8 mm Roller Chain Five Main Bearings ......................................... ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM Type of Intake ..................................... Filter System ...................................... Stationary Full-Flow ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Surge Tank Cap Relief Pressure ............... 15.0 psi (103 kPa) Thermostat StartsTo Open ................ 192-199°F(89-93 "C) Centrifugal Water Pump Type ................................. Drive Belt ....................................... Serpentine RadiatorCore ................................... Aluminum Electric Radiator Cooling Fans (2) ............................ FUEL SYSTEM Induction Type ............ Sequential Port Fuel Injection (SPFI) System Pressure .................... .33.4-43.5 psi (230-300 kPa) ECM Controlled Idle Speed .................................. Paper Type Element Filter Type ............................... Fuel Pump ................................. Electric (In Tank) Fuel Required ................. Premium Unleaded (91 Octane) AUTOMTIC TRANSAXZE SLS (Trade Name ) ....................... Hydra- Matic 4TSOE 4-Speed Automatic Type ..................................... .................................... Viscous Converter Clutch STS (TradeName ) ....................... Hydra- Matic 4T80E Type ..................................... 4-Speed Automatic .................................... Torque Converter Clutch 325 Fluid Required .............. DEXRON IIE' or DEXRON111' 3.11:l Axle Ratio (SLS) ..................................... 3.71:l Axle Ratio (STS) ..................................... EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEMS Exhaust Gas Recirculation .................... Controlled Flow Ceramic Monolith Catalytic Converter ......................... Evaporative Emission Control ................ Charcoal Canister PCV Valve Crankcase Emission Control ....................... Open and Closed Loop Electronic System ..................... EXHAUST SYSTEM Single with CrossoverPipe Type ............................... One-Reverse Flow Muffler .................................. Resonator ............................................ None Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipe .................................. Stainless Steel Intermediate Pipe ............................. Stainless Steel Tail Pipe ..................................... ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Voltage ................................................. 12 Negative Ground ........................................... 144 Amp Generator ......................................... M R CONDITIONING SYSTEM Refrigerant-R134a ......................... .2.375 lbs. (1.08 kg) Not all airconditioning refrigerants are the same. 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 dealership. 326 FLUID CAPACITIES Transaxle (4T80E) .............................. 30 pts. (14 L) Engine Oil ................................... 7.0 qts. (6.6 L) 7.5 qts. (7.2 L) With Filter Change ............................ Engine Cooling System ....................... 12.5 qts. (11.8 L) Fuel Tank .................................. 20 gallons (76 L) Power Steering .............................. 1.3 quarts (1.2 L) Windshield Washer Reservoir ..................4.2 quarts (4.1 L) TIGHTEN TORQUE Spark Plugs ................................ Oil Pan Drain Plug .......................... 15 Nom (11 lbs. ft.) 20N-m (15 Ibs. ft.) VEHICLE DIMENSIONS SLS/STS Shipping Weight(SLS) .................... 3740 lbs. (1696.4 kg) Shipping Weight (STS).................... 3802 lbs. (1724.3 kg) Wheel Base .......... ...................... 111in. (2819 mm) Length .............. .................... .204.1 in. (5183 mm) Height ................................... .54.5 in. (1384 mm) Width .................................... .74.2 in. (1884 mm) .60.9 in. (1546 mm) Front Track ............................... .60.9 in. (1546 mm) Rear Track ............................... NOTES C I I l , . NOTES , . ..I; . : i ..' " . ... . r .. . . ' , _ . .. ... I' I - r: NOTES NOTES r P P r r r r NOTES 1: .' ! E? i1 r i- r NOTES I LI- We employ technicians certified by the National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE * aVlCE EkCI LLENCE Let us show you their credentials Catalog NumberH-3126 Part Number 3542656 I I r- rrr f 1 . . .. TOLL-FREEHOTLINE 1-800-882=1112 Roadside Service represents the spirit of luxury leadership at Cadillac Motor Car Division.Wehope the needneverarises,but if itdoes, Roadside Service is there for you!! Roadside Service coversyou on the all dayandnight,weekendsandholidays. road, far fromhome, THERE ARE NO MEMBERSHIP OR ENROLLMENT CHARGES. Any Cadillac is eligible under this program. - ROADSIDE SERWCE AVAZLABEITYTYPE INCLUDINGDAILY HOLIDAYS OF ASSISTANCE Phone Advisor 24 Hours Dealer Technician 8 a.m. - 12 midnight Towing Battery Jump Start Lockout Assistance 24 hours Fuel Delivery Tire Change Cadillac Roadside Service is just one of your Cadillac Owner Privilegessm that leads to peace of mind. 1 = Cadillac Owner Privilege. sm - Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner PrivilegesSm at "no charge", throughout your 1994 Cadillac Warranty Period 48 Months or 50,000 Miles/8o,O00 Kilometers. - 0 - EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE is performed on site for the following situations: TOWING SERVICE BA"ERY JUMP START LOCK OUT ASSISTANCE FUEL DELIVERY FLAT TIRE CHANGE (8 Covers change only) * Tire replacement/warranty coverage must be determined by a Cadillacdealerorappropriate tire manufacturer. 2 .-- . Y n = e Cadillac Owner Privilegessm - TRIP INTERRUPTION - If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expensesmay be reimbursed during the 48 months or 50,OOO miles/80,000kilometerswarranty period. Items covered are hotel, meals andrental car. 0 r TRIP ROUTING - Free trip routing assistanceisavailable during the 48 months or 50,OOO miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period. Within a weekof contacting Roadside Service trip withyour travel plans, Cadillac will provideadetailed routing. Along with your first trip routing, you will receive a Rand McNally North American Road Atlas. 3 What Will Roadside Service Cost You ? ? ? There is no cost to call the toll-free Roadside Service number. Many can assist you overthe phone. times Roadside Advisors There is no cost for Roadside Serviceif the repair is under warranty or the provided serviceis one of the covered Emergency Road Services. If a dealership ServiceTechniciantravels to yourlocation,and the renair is not covered under warranty, there is a nominal service fee to cover the technician'stravel to and from yourlocation.Laboris charged at one and 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 beyond30 miles. How Do You Pay For Roadside Service ? ? 1 Payment is due at the time services are performed if 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 submit itto an authorized CadillacdealershipServiceDepartmentforreview. If the repair is determined to becovered by warranty the dealer will expedite reimbursement directlyto you. 4 7 where Is Roadside Setvice Available ? ? ? Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada,an advisor is available to assist you over the phone.If needed, a dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30 miles/%)kilometers radius, of a participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership. How Do You Reach Roadside Service3 ? ? Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number: 1-8001882-1112. An experienced Roadside Service Advisor will assist you and request the following information: 0 A description of the problem 0 Name, home address, home telephone number Location of your Cadillac, and number you are calling from The model yea4 vehicle identification number, and dateof delivery e 0 who Will RepairYour Cadillac At Roadside ? ? ? r In many cases, the advisor at the Roadside Service Center can provide instructions to get you back on the road. To resolve more complex problems, the advisor will page an experienced Cadillac dealershipService Technician. The technician will call you and evaluatethe possible cause. If a roadside repair is possible, the technician will come to your location and provide a permanent or temporary repair. t m a t I Your Cadillac Is In An Unsafe Location Or 7 On A imited AccessHighway ? ? ? If your car is located in anarea that is determinedto be unsafe (by you, the advisor or the technician) or if the vehicle is on a limited access freeway or regulated highway, the advisor will arrange to towyour Cadillac to a safe location, where servicecan be performed. Additional assistance will be provided if necessary. WIaat If Your Cadillac CannotBe Repaired At Roadside ? 3 ? If your car cannot be repaired at roadside within a reasonable periodof time (approximately 45 minutes) or requires the resources of a Cadillac dealership service facility,the advisor will arrange a tow service for you. Towingmay also be necessaryafter the technicianhasattempteda repair, but determines that your car m o t be repaired at roadside. Towservices are provided by independentcompanies, so therefore, Cadillac is not responsible for the tow company. During the 48 months or 50,OOO miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period, towing services are covered for any disablement. 6 r m a t I You Have Di rcuIty Hearing Or Speaking And eed Roadside A?-entice ? ? ? N' Roadside Service is prepared to assistowners who havehearing has installedspecial difficulties or are speechimpaired.Cadillac TelecommunicationDevices for the Deaf (TDD)in the Roadside Service Center. Any customerwho has accessto a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada: 1-800-TDD-CMCC or 1-800-833-2622- daily, 24 hours. What If You Do Not SpeakEnglish Fluently ? ? ? Cadillacoffers a multi-lingualapproach in assisting you. Roadside Advisors are conversant in a numberof languages and utilizethe AT&T Language Line Interpreter available 24-hours a day. Just another way Cadillac says "we care". 7 Our Cadillac Dealer Technician network is ready and able to assist Cadillac customersroahide. at Eserwce TOLL-FREEHOTLINE 1-800-882-1112 8 1 w 1 U Lu A 1. I r--I > W A P Gold Key Courtesy Transportation One of your Cadillac Owner Privileges is Gold Key Courtesy Transportation. It's one more example of Cadillac's commitment to provide the services you expect and deserve as aCadillac owner. Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you need to be when your Cadillac is in the dealership for warranty service. Every Cadillac dealer can help meet your transportation needs with courtesy vehicles, rental cars, taxis or shuttleservice." *Please ask about the specifx Gold Key Courtesy Transportationbenefits oflel-ed byyour Cadillac Dealer. 1 Courtesy Vehicle Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides you with a late model Cadillac or otherGM vehicle if your car requires two or more hours of warranty repairs and must be keptovernight. Your dealer will provide you with a courtesy vehicle if one is available. However, in some instances it may be necessary to arrange for alternative transportation. If this is the case, your dealer will reimburse you for rental fees up to$30 a day for amaximum of five days. 2 Shuttle Service or Taxi Warranty work can frequentlybe 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 Transportationprovides shuttle service forsame day warranty work. Your Cadillac Dealer can get you where you need to be with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. Another option is a taxi. If the warranty repairs require two ormore hours and requireyour Cadillac tobe kept overnight, theGold Key Courtesy Transportationplan allows you to be compensated up to $30 for a taxi. Be sure to get receipts for your Service Advisor so you can be reimbursed. 3 F- Plan Ahead When Possible Whenever possible, schedulean appointment for your vehicle’s warranty work. Your Cadillac Dealer can then prepare to meet your alternative transportation needs and minimize inconveniences typically associated with warranty repairs. 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 Drovide insurance coverage and replenish the fuel used. In many cases your own auto insurancepolicy may provide primary coverage for the courtesy vehicle, similar torental car agreements. Please, check with your insurance company tobe certain what's covered. Gold Key Courtesy Transportation--Just one more way your Cadillac Dealer is committed to you. 5 Cadillac Gold Key Courtesy Transportation Alternatives" Duration of Warranty Repair I Same Day Repair Customer Courtesy Transportation Type ChaqpdRespomibility Shuttle Service No charge. Courtesy Cadillac (if available) No charge; must provide insurance coverage and replenish fuel used. Overnight Repair Courtesy Cadillac or other No charge; must provide (2.0 hours minimum GM make loaner vehicle insurance coverage and replenish fuel used. warranty repair required) Rental Vehicle If no dealer loaner is available, you have the option of renting a vehicle froman outside agency and being reimbursed upto $3O/day (5 days maximum). Taxi Cab ride Reimbursed for actual expenses up to$30. Personallyarranged ride No charge; reasonable fuel expenditures reimbursed. Shuttle Service No charge. *Please ask about thespecific Gold Key Courtesy Transportationbenefits offered by your Cadillac Dealer. 6 I I' - -~ This section will explain how to contact Cadillac if youneed assistance. It also tells you how to obtain service publicationsand how to reportany safety defects. This section includes the following: Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for HearindSpeech Impaired State Warranty Enforcement Laws Special Policy Adjustment Programs Beyond The Warranty Period Central Office Addresses MediatiodArbitration Program Reporting Safety Defects Product Service Publications (PSPs) Owner’s Manuals and Service Manuals CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROCEDURE -~ _- __ Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, anyproblems with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE-Discuss your problem witha member of dealership management. Satisfaction can often be quickly obtained at that level. If the matterhas already been reviewed with the Sales, Service or Parts Manager, contact the General Manager or owner of the dealership. STEPTWO - If after contacting a member of Dealership Management, it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contacttheCadillacConsumerRelationsCenter 24 hours aday by calling 1-800-458-8006 or if you have an AllantC call1-8OO-ALLAN@. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (ENGLISH) or 1-800-263-7854 (FRENCH). In Mexico, call1-900- 254- 17-86. In PuertoRico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, call1-809-763-1315. In all other overseaslocations, contact GM North American Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-416-644-4112. For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Consumer Relations Representative: - Your name, address and home and businesstelephone numbers - Vehicle IdentificationNumber (this is available from the vehicle registration or title, or theplate attached to theleft top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) - Dealership name and location - Vehicle delivery date and present mileage - Nature of concern In order give to your inquiryprompt attention, please call the appropriate toll free to writeCadillac, please sendall number listed.However, ifyouwish correspondence to therespective UnitedStates, Canada or GM Overseas Central Office address listed on the following page. When contacting Cadillac, please remember that your problem will likely be resolved in the dealership, using dealership facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you followStep One first. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Cadillac has installed special Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) equipment in its Consumer Relations Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customerwho has accessto a TDD ora conventional teletypewriter(TTY) can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-TDD-CMCC. (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830). STATE WARRANTY ENFORCEMENT LAWS Laws in many states permit owners to obtain a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price under certain circumstances. The provisions of these laws vary from state tostate. To the extent allowed by state law, General Motors requires that you first provide us with written notification of any service difficulty you have experienced so that we have an opportunity to make any needed repairs before you are eligible for the remedies provided by these laws. Yourwritten notification should be sent to theCadillac Customer Relations Center. Please see Page XXfor the address. 2 - SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMS BEYOND THE W-NTY ._ - PERIOD Cadillac isproud of the protection afforded by its warranty coverages.In order to achieve maximum customer satisfaction, there may be times when Cadillacwill establish a special policy adjustment program to pay all or part of the cost of certain repairs not covered by the warranty orto reimburse certain repair expenses you may have incurred. From time to time, check with your Cadillac Dealership or theCadillac Customer Relations Center todetermine whether any special policyadjustment program is applicableto your vehicle. When youmake an inquiry, you willneed to give the year, model and mileage of your vehicleand your vehicleidentification number (VIN). ZONE AND CENTRAL OFFICE ADDRESSES UNITED STATES Consumer Relations Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 2860 Clark Detroit, Michigan 48232 1-800-458-8006 (24 Hours) 1 800-A L L m (Allant6s only) GM NORTH AMERICAN SALES 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-416-644-4112 Fa:416-644-4866 Telex: 821 -06981215 ; CANADA Consumer Relations Department General Motors of Canada Limited Oshawa, Ontario L1J 526 1-800-263-3777 (ENGLISH) 1-800-263-7854 (FRENCH) 3 GM PARTICIPATION IN BETTERBUSINESS BUREAU MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM* Both Cadillac Motor Car Division and your Cadillac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with yournew vehicle. If a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, our experience has shown that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described on Page 1is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third-party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Cadillac voluntarily participates inBBB AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers whoown or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer SatisfactionProcedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number or theaddress listed below: BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, Virginia 22203 Telephone 1-800-955-5 100 To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limitedby vehicle age and mileage,and other factors. We prefer that you utilizethe Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you maycontact the BBB at any time. The BBB willattempt to resolve the complaint by serving asan intermediary betweenyou and Cadillac. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customersmay present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitratorwill make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarilytake about forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws mayrequire you to use this programbefore filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB or theCadillac Consumer RelationsCenter. NOTE: This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. L General Motors reserves theright to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. 4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA), inaddition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists ina group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign, However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, yourdealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-Free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123in the Washington,D.C. area) or write to NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safetyfrom the Hotline. , - REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Ltd. You maywrite to Transport Canada at Box 8880, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA(or Transport Canada) in a situation like this,we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call usat our Consumer Relations Center, 1-800-458- 8006, or in Canada call, 1-800-263-3777, (English) or 1-800-263 -7854 (French), or write: Cadillac Motor Car Division, Consumer Relations Center, 2860 Clark AvenueDetroit, MI 48232. SERVICE PUBLICATIONS \ - Information on how to obtain Product ServicePublications,subscriptions, Indexes and summaries as described below is applicable only in the fifty U S . states (and the District fo Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writingto: General Motors of Canada Limited, Service Publications Department, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa,Ontario L1H 8P7. Cadillacregularly sends its dealers usefulservicebulletins about Cadillac products. Cadillac monitors product performance in the field. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better, Now, you can get these bulletins too. 5 Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use andcare of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensiverepairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quickerway to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your I vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles Your Cadillac dealership or a qualified technicianmay have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle. You can subscribeto all Cadillac bulletins. This way you’llget themas they come out. You can wait a while and get an index to the bulletins. You can also get individual bulletins. However,you’ll need the index to identlfy them. c- Subscriptions I I You can subscribe to all Cadillac Product Service Publications (PSPs).This will include bulletins for all cars sold by Cadillac and will not be limited to PSPs applicableto any particular model. Whenyou buya subscription,you will receive the PSPs in periodic mailings shortly after they come out. You can purchases a subscription by sending a check or money order to Cadillac Service Publications, Post OfficeBox 07130, Detroit, Michigan 48207, along withthe orderform located on page 11. You may get additional subscription ordering forms by calling the toll-free number shown in this section or your can find them at participating dealerships. Individual PSPs If you don’t want to buy allthe PSPs issued byCadillac for all models in the model year, you can buy individual PSPs such asthose which maypertain to a particular model. To do this, you willfirst need to seeour index of PSPs. It provides a variety of information. Here’s whatyou’ll find in the index and how you can getone. What You’ll find in the Index: + + + A list of all PSPs published by Cadillac in a model year (1991 or later). PSPs covering all modelsof Cadillac carsare listed in the same index. Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSPs youmay want. Price information for PSPs you may want to buy. How You Can Get an Index: Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSPs which could potentially apply to the most recent Cadillac models willby listed in the last quarterly publication for that model year. This means you may want to wait until the end of 6 the model year before ordering an index if you are interested in buying P S s pertaining to a current model year vehicle. Some PSPs pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published on later years, and these would be listed inthe later year’s index. When you order an index for a model year that is not over yet,we’ll send you the most recently published quarterly issue. You can specify an index for an earlier model year, but not before 1991. Cut out the orderform, fill it out, and mail it. We will see to it that an index is mailed to you. There is no charge for indexes for the 1991- 1994 model years. Toll -Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index or a subscription, just call toll-free and we’ll be happyto send you one. Automated recording equipment is will take your name and mailing address. The number to call 1-800-551-4123. Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and individual PSPsare at your Cadillacdealership. You can ask to see them. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSPs are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the ‘do-it-yourselfer’. Technicians have the equipment, tools, safetyinstructions, and training to doa job quickly and safely. Cadillacreserves the right to change these procedures without notice after November, 1991. Cadillac Owner’s Manuals and Service Publications You can get these by using the order form. Additionally, past model Owner’s Manuals and Service Information Manuals are available for a minimum of ten model years and frequently much longer.Credit card orders may be placed using the toll-free number 1-800-782-4356.Highquality three hole punched looseleaf copies of out of print older model manuals ar available, also. You may receive afree listing of either by using the orderform. 7 SERVICE MANUALS (Available after May, 1994) MODEL YEAR FORMNO. 1994 H-3112 DESCRIPTION I I Fleetwood Service Information Manual I $60.00 ~ 1994 H-3116 DeViIle/Concours/EIdorado/SeviIle Service Information Manual (Includes Book 1 & 2) 1994 H-3146 Quick Reference Specifications Guide. (All Models) I 1994 and Prior CPCH-094 Order Form for Past Model Service Manuals I FREE YEAR I 90.00 7.00 OWNER'S LITERATURE I FORM NO. DESCRIPTION Fleetwood $1 Owner I H-3122 Information 15.00 Owner Deville 1994Information I H-3124 Concours 1994 15.00 I Information H-3125Owner 15.00 Owner Seville 1994Information I H-3126 Information Owner Eldorado I H-312815.00 1994 Maintenance Coupon I 35426714.00Booklet 1994 Warranty 1994 I 3542647 Booklet 1994 5.00 ~ I I I lgg4 and CPCH-094 Prior (All Models) 2.00 OrderFormforPastModelOwner'sLiteratureFREE NOTE: Owner Literature Portfolios, Vehicle and Owner Information Labels and Gold Keys are available by contacting your Cadillac dealership. 8 c- - - 1 PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS INDEXES ~ FORM NO. YEAR 1991 kL2855 1992 H-2955 H-3055 c _ 1993 ~~~ DESCRIPTION PRICE EACH FREE Index (Includes applicable bulletin summaries) TO review all product service publications (PSPs) FREE for a specific model year vehicle, it is necessary to order the index for that model FREE year and all subsequent model year indexes. FREE ~ 1990 H-27526 Bound PSP Edition - includes index plus complete PSPs 20.00 1991 H-2852B Bound PSP Edition - includes index plus complete PSPs 20.00 NOTE: For 1992 Model Year and Later, Product Service Publications can only be purchased individually. INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS (Refer to PSP Index for Form Number) FORM NO. YEAR 1991 thru DESCRIPTION details First Individual PSP Per Order See on psp Index 1994 Each Additional PSP In Same Order PRICE EACH $4.00 2.00 ANNUAL PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATION SUBSCRIPTION FORM NO. YEAR 1994 DESCRIPTION H-3158 I H-2134 I PRICE EACH Subscription to all Product Service Publications released by Cadillac throughout the Model Year (September 1 through August 31). PSP's mailed quarterly. 3-Ring Binder for Product Service Publications. Includes set of Index Tabs. 9 10.00 H-3155 19 10 NOTE: Please fill in order form and MAIL TO: Cadillac Service Publications Post Office Box 07130,Detroit, Michigan 48207 7 ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:OO A.M.-6:00 P.M. EST If further information is needed, write to the address shown above or call 1-800-782-4356. Orders cannot be returned without prior authorization. A re-stocking fee may apply. . -~ -- :Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Orders for Individual Product Service Publications cannot be filled without the appropriate bulletin numbers. These numbersmay be found in the PSP Index. Your first Product Service Publication costs $4.00; each additional PSP costs $2.00. Please allow time adequate for postal service. Handling Charge to whose attention the shipment should be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the above address for quotation. __ ~.. (CUSTOMER ADDRESS-NO (STREET NO.) T . (APT.NUMBERS) P.O. BOX (CITY) ~~ DAYTIMETELEPHONE NO. CODE ~~ - .. ~ - P A Y M E - 0Check or Money Order payable to Helm, Inc. (USA funds only - do MasterCard 17VISA 0DiscoverCard Number: Expiration molyr: Date N mm] 0 Check here if your billing address is different from your shipping address shown. T -- not send cash.) (CUSTOMER SIGNATURE) 11 I --I I \ F . . . -1 .SEVILLE INDEX . . . . . . . . A ........................... ACC(Ignition Key Position) 84 AccessoryPower. Retained .......................... 310 Adding Brake Fluid ..................................... 272 Electrical Equipment ............................. 310 Engine Coolant ............................. 224.265 Engine Oil ...................................... 253 Power Steering Fluid ............................. 268 TransaxleFluid .................................. 261 259 Additives. Engine Oil ............................... 275 Adjustment. Brake ................................. 19 Adult Safety Belt Usage .............................. 31 Air Bag ............................................ 260 Air Cleaner ....................................... See Maint. Book Air Cleaner Replace ..................... 284 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement ...................... 154 Air Conditioner .................................... 153 Air Outlets ........................................ 153 Air System ........................................ 81 Alarm. How To Turn Off Theft ........................ Alcohol. DrivingUnder TheInfluence Of .............. 174 244 Alcohol in Gasoline ................................. 305 Aluminbm Wheels. Cleaning ......................... 161 AMAX .......................................... 161 A M Radio Reception ............................... 162 AM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 171 Antenna. Cleaning Radio ............................ 265 Antifreeze ........................................ 179 Anti-Lock Brakes .................................. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light............ 135.179 71 Anti-Lockout Feature ................................ Anti-TheftTips ..................................... 79 Appearance Care ................................... 298 Wearing A Safety BeltUnder Your ................ 29 Ashtrays and Lighters ............................... 126 Astroroof ......................................... 125 Automatic Air Conditioning System ................... 154 Automatic Door Lock ................................ 70 Arm. . . 1 Automatic Overdrive ................................ Automatic Transaxle ................................. Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................... 90 88 261 B Baby Restraint ...................................... 48 Battery ........................................... 275 Battery Cables. Starting With ......................... 213 Battery Charge Light ............................... 137 Battery Power Loss ................................. 276 Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch ............... 103.105 Belt 44 Lap ............................................ Lap-Shoulder .................................... 20 Rear Seat ....................................... 40 Blizzard. If You’re Caught In A ....................... 201 Block Heater. Engine ................................ 86 BloodAlcoholLevel ................................ 174 Boat. Towing A .................................... 203 BoseSoundSystems ................................ 163 Brake 275 Adjustment ..................................... Fluid .......................................... 272 Master Cylinder ................................. 273 Parking ......................................... 92 Pedal Travel .................................... 275 Brake System. Anti.Lock. Warning Light ............... 135 Brake System Warning Light ......................... 134 Brake Wear Indicators. Disc ......................... 274 Brakes.Anti-Lock .................................. 179 Brakes.Trailer ..................................... 206 Braking ........................................... 178 BrakinginEmergencies ............................. 182 Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 178 “Break.1n.’.NewVehicle ............................. 83 Break-In Schedule. When Towing A Trailer ............. 204 Buckling Up ......................................... 19 316 Bulb Chart ......................................... 277 Bulbs. Halogen. Removal ............................ 281 Bulbs. Taillight Replacement ......................... 316 Bulbs. Turn Signal .................................. r . . . r . . . r C Cables. Battery. Starting With ........................ Camper. Towing A .................................. 213 203 1 . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacities.Fluid ................................... 327 Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust ......................... 99 Cassette Tape Player. Care Of Your ................... 166 Cassette TapeSystems .............................. 166 Cautions. Safety ...................................... 1 CB Radio. Adding A ............................ 224. 310 Cellular Telephone. Adding A .................... 224. 310 Center Console ..................................... 76 Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 70 Chains. Tire ....................................... 297 259 Change The Oil. When To ........................... 232 Changing A Flat Tire ............................... Charge. Battery. No Warning Light .................... 137 See Maint. Book Chassis Lubrication ...................... Checking 273 The Brake Fluid ................................. The Engine Oil Level ............................ 254 The Power Steering Fluid ......................... 268 The Transaxle Fluid .............................. 261 Things Under The Hood .......................... 251 Your Restraint Systems ............................ 63 Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 63 Checks. Service Station ................... See Maint. Book Chemical Paint Spotting ............................. 306 Child Restraint. Securing ............................. 50 48 Child Restraints ..................................... Children And Safety Belts ............................ 45 Cigarette Lighter ................................... 128 Circuit Breakers ................................... 310 192 City Driving ....................................... Cleaner. Air ....................................... 260 Cleaning AluminumWheels ............................... 305 Fabric .......................................... 299 Glass .......................................... 303 Vinyl or Leather ................................. 302 SafetyBelts ..................................... 303 The Inside Of Your Cadillac ....................... 299 The Outside Of Your Cadillac ..................... 303 The Power Antenna .............................. 171 The Top of the Instrument Panel ................... 302 The Underbody Of Your Car ...................... 306 The Windshield and Wiper Blades .................. 303 Weatherstrips ................................... 305 Clock. Setting The .................................. 170 Climate Control. Electronic .......................... 154 Closed-In Places. Don’t Idle In ....................... 100 3 c CO In Your Exhaust ................................. 99 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems.................. 153 Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ................... 171 Compact Disc Sound Systems ........................ 168 Compact Spare Tire ................................ 240 Computer That Shows Fuel Economy .................. 141 Console. Center ..................................... 76 Contents. Table Of ........ See Front of Owner Info. Manual 177 Control Of A Vehicle ............................... Control. Loss Of ................................... 187 Controls. Features And ............................... 65 Convenience Net .................................... 77 Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 123 Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............... 265 Coolant. Safety Warnings About ...................... 228 CoolingSystem .................................... 224 Cooling System Service ................... See Maint. Book CruiseControl ..................................... 109 Cruise Control. Change Speed With ................... 112 Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 114 Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 113 Cruise Control. Turning Off .......................... 114 Curves.DrivingOn ................................. 182 D Damage To Finish .................................. Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. DamageWarnings .................................... Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ............... Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. DefensiveDriving .................................. Defogger. Rear Window ............................. Defroster ......................................... Delco-Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys ........ Delco Sound Sgtems ...........@ ................. . 306 305 2 118 213 173 158 158 168 163 DEXRON IIE and DEXRON I11 .................. 264 Dimensions.Vehicle ................................ 327 Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......................... 274 Disposal.UsedOil ................................. 260 DoorLocks ........................................ 67 Door. Security Lock. Rear ............................ 69 Driver Information Center ........................... 142 Driver Information Center Messages .................. 144 Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 31 Driving AndtheRoad. Your .............................. 173 4 . L a . . . . . . . c . . L A . . . . . AtNight ....................................... Defensive ...................................... Hill and Mountain ............................... In Cities ........................................ On Snow Or Ice ................................. In The Rain ..................................... In Winter ....................................... On A Long Trip ................................. On The Freeway ................................. On Curves ...................................... Through Deep Standing Water ...................... Winter ......................................... Drunken Driving ................................... 188 173 196 192 199 190 198 194 193 182 87 198 174 E . . . . Economy.Fuel ..................................... 246 Electric Outside Mirror Control ...................... 123 Electrical Equipment. Adding .................... 224. 310 Electronic Climate Control .......................... 154 Electronic Level Control ............................ 152 Electronic SolarSensor ............................. 159 Emergencies.Braking In ............................ 182 Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 183 Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 213 EmergencyTowing ................................. 219 Engine Block Heater .................................... 86 Change Oil Indicator ............................. 151 Coolant ........................................ 265 Coolant Heater ................................... 86 Coolant Temperature Warning Lights ............... 136 Exhaust ......................................... 99 Oil ............................................ 253 Oil Additives .................................... 259 OilLight ....................................... 138 Oil. When To Change ............................ 259 Overheating .................................... 222 Speed Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Vehicle Speed Limiter (270 hp) .................... 139 Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 133 Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 244 Exhaust. Caution .................................... 99 Exhaust. Dangerous Gas In ........................... 99 Expectant Mothers. Use Of Safety BeltsBy .............. 39 Explanation of Maint. Service ............. See Maint. Book Express Down Window (Driver’sSide) ................. 101 ExpresswayDriving ................................. Extender, SafetyBelt ................................ Exterior Appearance ................................ 193 63 299 F Fabric,Foam-Type Cleaner On ....................... 299 Fabric, Solvent-Type Cleaner On ...................... 300 Fasteners, Replacement ............................. 244 Features And Controls ............................... 65 Fetus, Risk To ..From Safety Belt Use .................. 39 Filling Your Fuel Tank .............................. 248 Filter, Oil ......................................... 317 Finish Damage ..................................... 306 First Gear, When To Use ............................. 92 Flash-To-Pass Feature ............................... 106 Flat Tire .......................................... 231 Flat Tire, Changing A ............................... 232 Flooded Engine, Starting A ........................... 85 Floor Mats ........................................ 129 Fluid 273 Brake .......................................... Headlight Washer ................................ 271 Power Steering .................................. 268 Transaxle ....................................... 261 WindshieldWasher .............................. 270 Fluid Capacities .................................... 327 Fluids & Lubricants, Recommended ........ See Maint. Book Fluid Usage Label .................................. 252 FM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 161 Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric ........................ 299 Fog Lights (STS) ................................... 117 Fog: Getting It Off the Windshield .................... 158 Francais, Guide En ...................... See Introduction Freeing Car From Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ............. 241 FreewayDriving ................................... 193 French Language Manual................. See Introduction Front Seatbacks, Reclining ........................... 798 Fuel .............................................. 244 Fuel Data Panel .................................... 141 Fuel Economy ..................................... 246 Fuel Gage ......................................... 140 Fuel Door, Remote ................................. 249 Fuel Tank, Filling Your .............................. 248 Fuels in Foreign Countries ........................... 246 Fuse Replacement .................................. 310 Fuses And Circuit Breakers .......................... 310 n t d d f L_1:, 6 ' . r . . . L - . . G ............................... 129 Garage Door Opener 88 Gear Positions ...................................... Gearshift Lever. PositionsOf .......................... 88 244 Gasoline .......................................... Gasoline Tank. Filling Your .......................... 248 303 Glass Cleaning ..................................... Glove Box .......................................... 76 3 Graphic Symbols ..................................... Guard Against Theft ................................. 79 Guide En Francais ....................... See Introduction H Halogen Bulbs ..................................... Halogen Headlight Bulb Removal ..................... Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ Headlight BulbRemoval ............................ 277 277 211 277 105 Headlight High-LowBeam .......................... Headlight On Warning .............................. 116 109 Headlight Washers ................................. Headlight Washer Fluid ............................. 271 Head Restraints ..................................... 11 Heated Front Seat Feature ............................ 10 Heated Windshield ................................. 160 Heater ............................................ 154 86 Heater. Engine Block ................................ Heater. Engine Coolant .............................. 86 Height Adjuster. Shoulder Belt ........................ 23 High-Low Headlight Beam Switch .................... 105 HighwayHypnosis .................................. 195 Hill and Mountain Roads ............................ 196 Hills. Parking On ................................... 208 Holding A Baby In Your Car .......................... 46 Hood. Don’t Open If You See Steam .................. 222 Hood. Opening The ................................ 251 Horn ............................................. 101 Hot Coolant. Warning LightFor ...................... 136 Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About ................... 227 How The Air Bag System Works....................... 31 How To Obtain Roadside Service ........ See Roadside Sew. How To Operate Your Sound System .................. 163 1 How To Use This Manual .............................. 19 How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ..................... Hydroplaning ...................................... 191 . 7 I Ice. If You're Stuck In ............................... Identification Label. Service Parts ..................... Identification Number.Vehicle ....................... Idling Your Engine .................................. If A Tire Goes Flat ................................. Ignition Key Positions ................................ Illuminated Entry System ............................. Indicator. Bulbs For Turn Signal ...................... Indicators. Warning. On Instrument Panel .............. Infant Restraint ..................................... Inflatable Restraint Light ............................. Inflation. Tire Pressure .............................. Information Center. Driver .......................... 241 309 308 96 231 83 71 316 133 48 33 290 142 Information System On Instrument Panel .............. 144 Inspection. Tire .................................... 292 Instrument Panel ................................... 130 Instrument Panel Warning Lights ..................... 133 Interior Cleaning ................................... 299 Interior Lights ..................................... 115 Introduction .............. See Front of Owner Info. Manual Jacking And Removing Flat Tire ...................... Jump Starting ...................................... 232 213 K Keys .............................................. Keys. Ignition ....................................... KeylessEntry. Remote ............................... Kilometer Indicator ................................ 65 83 71 132 L Label.FluidUsage ................................. LampHousings .................................... Lane Change Indicator .............................. Lap Belt ........................................... Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... Larger Children and Safety Belts ....................... Leaking. Of Exhaust Into Your Car ..................... Leather. Cleaning .................................. Leaving Your Vehicle ................................ Light. Air Bag Readiness ............................. 8 252 277 104 44 20 59 99 302 70 33 . r . . . . . . c . . L " . r i 137 Light, Battery Charge ............................... Light, SafetyBelt Reminder ........................ 12,18 136 Light, Service Engine Soon .......................... 138 Light, Engine Oil ................................... 136 Light, Engine Temp ................................. 104 Light, Turn Signal Indicator .......................... 118 Light, Underhood .................................. 128 Lighter, Cigarette .................................. 115 Lights ............................................ 137 Lights, Battery Charge .............................. 117 Lights, Fog (STS) .................................. 116 Lights, Interior ..................................... 115 Lights, Operation of ................................ 119 Lights, Reading .................................... Lights, Warning,On Instrument Panel ................. 133 287 Loading -- Tires .................................... 287 Loading Your Vehicle ............................... 71 Lockout, Feature Anti- ............................... 69 Lock, Rear Door Security ............................. Log, Operating Record ................... See Maint. Book 194 Long Distance Driving .............................. 187 Loss Of Control .................................... 213 Low Battery, What To Do About A .................... Low OilPressure, Warning Light For .................. 138 Lubricants, Recommended ................ See Maint. Book 9 Lumbar Control Feature .............................. M See Maint. Book Maintenance ........................... A Word About ....................... See Maint. Book Coupons ............................ See Maint. Book Explanation of Services ................ See Maint. Book See Maint. Book Oil Change .......................... See Maint. Book OwnerChecks ....................... Operating Record Log ................. See Maint. Book Recommended Fluids ................. See Maint. Book See Maint. Book Schedules ........................... Service Ctr. Inspec. & Sen. ............ See Maint. Book Service Station Owner Checks .......... See Maint. Book See Maint. Book Maintenance Record ..................... 272 Master Cylinder, Brake .............................. 245 Methanol In Gasoline ............................... MileageIndicator .................................. 141 Mirrors, Front Seat Vanity ........................... 122 Mirrors, Inside Daymight Rearview ................... 120 Mirrors, Outside ............................... 121,123 Mist.Driving In .................................... Mobile Telephone. Adding A ......................... Mountain Driving .................................. MTBE In Gasoline ................................. Mud. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 190 310 196 245 241 N “N” (Neutral) Gear Position .......................... Net.Convenience ................................... New Vehicle “Break-In” .............................. Night. Driving At ................................... Nightvision ....................................... Notices About Damage ................................ 90 77 83 188 189 2 0 Occupant Restraint .................................. 11 Octane Required For Your Car ....................... 244 133 Odometer ......................................... Odometer And Speedometer ......................... 131 Odometer. Trip .................................... 132 Off (Ignition Key Position) ............................ 84 Off Road Recovery ................................. 184 Oil. Engine ........................................ 253 Oil. When To Change Your Engine .................... 259 Oil LifeIndicator ................................... 151 256 Oil Quality ........................................ Oil Thickness (Viscosity) ............................ 257 Operating Record ....................... See Maint. Book Operation in Foreign Countries ....................... 246 Outside Air ....................................... 153 Outside Mirrors ................................ 121. 123 Overdrive. Automatic ................................ 90 Overheated Engine. Warning Light For................ 136 Owner Checks & Services ................. See Maint. Book P “P” (Park) Position .................................. Paint Spotting.Chemical ............................ 88 306 ParkPosition ....................................... 88 Park. Shifting Into ................................... 94 Park. Shifting Out Of ................................ 97 ParkingBrake ...................................... 92 ParkingonHills .................................... 208 Parking OvebThings That Burn ........................ 98 PASSKey I1 (PersonalizedAutomotiveSecurity Sys) .... 82 10 . . r . 1 . . . . . . . . L - . . . . . . . . . . Passing Another Vehicle ............................. 185 Pedal Travel. Brake ................................. 275 Perception Time. In Braking ......................... 178 Polishing and Waxing ............................... 304 Possible Damage to Your Cadillac. Notices About ......... 2 Possible Injury To People. Cautions About ................ 1 Power 171 Antenna. Cleaning The ........................... Door Locks ...................................... 69 Seat Controls ..................................... 6 Steering ........................................ 268 Steering Fluid ................................... 268 Windows ....................................... 101 Pregnancy. Use Of Safety BeltsDuring ................. 39 210 Problems On The Road ............................. Product Serv. Publications ............ See Owner Assistance Proper Safety Belt Usage. ForAdults ................... 19 See Owner Assistance Protection Plan ..................... 78 Pull Down System. Trunk............................. “ R (Reverse) Gear Position .......................... 89 Racing. Shiftkg When Your Engine. .Is .................. 90 Radiator Overheating ........... ................... 222 Radio. Two.Way. Adding A ...... ............... 162.310 Radio Systems ................. ................... 163 Rain. Driving In ................ ................... 190 Reaction Time. In Braking. ....... ................... 178 Reading Lights ..................................... 119 Rear Ashtray ...................................... 127 Rear Door Security Lock ............................. 6.9 Rear Window Defogger ............................. 158 Reclining Seat ....................................... 7 Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ........ See Maint. Book 184 Recovery, Off Road ................................. Recreational Vehicle, Towing A ....................... 203 Remote Fuel Door ................................. 248 Remote Trunk Release ............................... 77 Remote Keyless Entry ................................ 71 Replacement Fasteners .............................. 243 Replacing Brake System Parts ........................ 275 ReplacingSafetyBelts ............................... 63 Replacing Tires .................................... 294 ReplacingWheels .................................. 296 Reporting Safety Defects to Canadian Gov’t.................See Owner Assistance . 11 to General Motors ................See Owner Assistance to U.S. Gov’t ..................... See Owner Assistance Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving ................. 90 Restraint. Infant .................................... 48 Restraint. Occupant ................................. 11 Restraint Systems. Checking Your...................... 63 Restraints. Child .................................... 48 11 Restraints. Head .................................... Restraints. Larger Children ........................... 59 Retained Accessory Power ........................... 310 Reverse Gear Position ............................... 89 150 Road Sensing Suspension............................ Road. Your Driving AndThe ......................... 173 Roads. Hill and Mountain ........................... 196 Rocking Your Car Out Of Snow. Ice. Sand Or Mud ...... 242 Rotation. Tire ..................................... 292 Rotate. If You’re Stuck AndYour Front Wheels Can’t ..... 92 Run (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 84 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked ............. 100 S Safety Belt Extender ................................. Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ Safety Belt Replacement. Need For .................... 63 12. 18 63 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................... 39 Safety Belt Usage By Adults ........................... 19 Safety Belt Usage By Children ......................... 45 SafetyBelts ........................................ 11 Safety Belts. Center Rear Passenger’s Position ........... 43 Safety Belts. Cleaning ............................... 303 Safety Belts. How To Wear Properly .................... 19 64 Safety Belts. Torn .................................... Safety Belts. Rear Seat ............................... 40 Safety Belts. Replacing After A Crash .................. 63 Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger ............... 39 11 Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone ..................... Safety Belts. Twisted ................................. 30 Safety Belts. Why To Wear ............................ 13 Safety Cautions ...................................... 1 Safety Defects Reporting to Canadian Gov’t ....... See Owner Assistance Reporting to General Motors ....... See Owner Assistance Reporting to U.S. Gov’t ............ See Owner Assistance 1 Safety Warnings and Symbols ........................... 242 Sand. If You’re Stuck In ............................. Schedule I Maint. Serv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Maint. Book . . . c . U r . & - -4 F SJ . r c - -. 12 -* L p1 r i r‘ r n ! 1 T r- I ’ Schedule I1 Maint . Serv................... See Maint. Book Scheduled Maint. Serv., Explanation of ....................... See Maint. Book Seat. Lumbar and Heated ........................... 9. 10 Seat Belt (Any Subject) .............................. 11 Seats and Restraint Systems ............................ 6 Seats and Seat Controls ............................... 6 Second Gear. When To Use ........................... 91 Securing A Child Restraint ............................ 50 Selecting the Right Schedule .............. See Maint. Book 243 Service and Appearance Care ........................ Service Center Inspec. & Serv.............. See Maint. Book Service Engine Soon Warning Light ................... 136 Service Information.................. See Owner Assistance 309 Service Parts Identification Label ..................... Service Station Checks ................... See Maint . Book Servicing Cadillac withthe Air Bag System .............. 37 Setting The Clock .................................. 170 Setting The Trip Odometer .......................... 132 Sheet Metal Damage ................................ 305 Shift Lever. Console ................................. 95 Shift Lever. Positions Of .............................. 88 Shift Lever. Steering Column .......................... 94 Shifting Into Park ................................... 94 Shifting Out Of Park ................................. 97 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ......................... 23 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment .................... 25 SignalingTurns .................................... 104 S.1.R ............................................... 31 Skidding .......................................... 198 Slippery Surfaces. Driving On ........................ 200 Smaller Children. Use Of Lap-Shoulder Belt ............. 46 Snow. If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 201 Snow Or Ice. Driving On ............................ 199 Snowstorm. If You’re Caught In A Bad ................ 201 Solvent-Type Cleaner On Fabric ...................... 300 Sound Equipment. Adding ........................... 310 Sound System. How to Operate Your .................. 163 Spare Tire. Compact ................................ 240 Spark Plug Replacement ................. See Maint. Book Specifications ...................................... 324 Speedometer And Odometer ......................... 131 Speed Sensitive Steering ............................. 150 Stains. Removing ................................... 301 Start (Ignition Key Position) .......................... 84 Starting Your Engine ................................ 84 Starting Your Car If The Battery Is “Dead” ............. 213 13 Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 222 Steep Hill. Parking On A ............................ 208 Steering .......................................... 182 Steering Column Shift Lever .......................... 94 Steering In Emergencies ............................. 183 Steering Tips ...................................... 182 Steering Wheel.Tilt ................................ 102 Steering Without Power Assist ........................ 182 Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 161 Storage. Center Console .............................. 76 Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 276 Stuck. If Your Ignition Key Is .......................... 84 Stuck. If Car Is .In Sand. Mud.Ice Or Snow ............ 241 Subscribing to Cadillac Prod. Serv. Pub. . . . . . See Own. Assist. Sunglass Compartment .............................. 126 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) ............... 31 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................ 268 Symbols Used On Your Vehicle ......................... 3 T Table Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info.Manual Tachometer ....................................... 139 TaillightBulbReplacement .......................... 281 Tape Player Care ................................... 170 Temperature. Engine. Warning Light .................. 136 Theft .............................................. 79 Theft Deterrent System .............................. 80 Thermostat ........................................ 268 Third Gear. When To Use ............................ 91 Tilt Steering Wheel ................................. 102 Time. Setting The .................................. 170 Tire Chains ........................................ 297 Tire. Flat .......................................... 231 Tire Pressure Inflation .............................. 290 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......................... 292 Tires .-Loading .................................... 287 Tire Quality Grading ................................ 294 Tires ............................................. 289 Tires. When It's TimeFor New Tires .................. 293 Torn Safety Belts .................................... 64 Torque Lock (Auto Transaxle) ......................... 97 Towing A 'Railer ................................... 203 TowingYourVehicle ................................ 219 Traction Control System ............................. 181 Trademarks. GM ................................... 243 Trailer Towing ..................................... 203 14 . . . . i _ . . c . c L -a r _ r_ . c c . . . . . . Transaxle. Automatic ................................. 88 TransaxleFluid .................................... 261 Transaxle Gear Positions ............................. 88 See Maint. Book Transaxle Service ........................ 275 Travel. Brake Pedal ................................. Trip Odometer ..................................... 132 Trunk Release. Remote .............................. 77 Turn Signaland Lane Change Indicator ................ 104 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 104. 105 116 Twilight Sentinel ................................... Twisted Safety Belts.................................. 30 Two Children Wearing The Same Safety Belt............. 61 U ............................ Underbody Maintenance Underhood Light ................................... Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........................ Unleaded Gasoline ................................. Uphill. Parking ..................................... Upholstery Care ................................... Urban Driving ..................................... Used Oil. How To Dispose Of ........................ 306 118 294 244 208 299 192 260 V 122 Vanity Mirrors. Front Seat ........................... Vehicle Damage Warnings ............................. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...................308 Vehicle Storage .................................... 276 VehicleSymbols ...................................... 3 Vents ............................................. 153 Vinyl. Cleaning .................................... 302 1 . . . -. W Warning Lights ..................................... Flashers. Warning Hazard ......................... Light. Anti-Lock Brake System .................... Light. Brake System .............................. Light. Engine Oil Pressure ........................ Lights. On Instrument Panel ....................... Lights. Service Engine Soon ....................... Lights: What To Do If One Goes On ................ Warnings.Safety ..................................... Warnings. Vehicle Damage ............................. Washer. Headlight .................................. . 15 133 211 135 134 138 133 136 133 1 2 109 Washer, Windshield ................................. Water, Don’t Use ..For Windshield Washer ............ Wear Indicators, Disc Brake ......................... Weatherstrips, Cleaning ............................. Wet Road Driving .................................. Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance ................... Wheel Nut Torque .................................. Wheel Replacement ................................ Why Safety Belts Work ............................... Why Wear Safety Belts? .............................. Window Express Down, Driver’s Side .................. Windows,Power ................................... Windshield Cleaning The ................................... Washer.. ....................................... Washer Fluid.. .................................. Wipers ......................................... WiperBlade Replacement ........................ Wipers: If They Stop ............................. Winter Driving ..................................... WorkingOnYourVehicle ........................... Worn Tires ........................................ Wrecker Towing .................................... 111 IllIllIIIll 11 H-3126 16 108 108 274 305 190 296 239 296 13 11 101 101 303 108 270 107 282 316 198 243 293 219 - ..... c 1 *.. , p c