steering CADILLAC DEVILLE 1997 7.G User Guide

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The automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever
located on the steering column or
on the console
between the seats.
There are several different positions for the shift lever.
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PARK (P): This
locks the front wheels. It’s the best
position
to use when you start the engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to.
If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If
you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.

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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly.
You or others could be
injured.
To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even
when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Steering Column Shift Lever (DeVille and
DeVille d’Elegance Only)
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position
like this:
0 Pull the lever toward you.

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This feature is present on the driver’s power window.
Pressing the control rearward into the second position then
releasing it
will lower the window completely. If you want
to stop the window as it
is lowering, press the control
forward. Press the control forward to raise the window.
Note that the first position
on the control operates the
driver’s power window in the non-express mode.
Rear Window Lockout
Pressing the button down will disable the rear
passenger window controls.
This is a useful feature if
you have children
as
passengers. Press the button
again to allow your
passengers to reuse their
window controls.
Horn
The horn can be sounded by pressing on the center of
the steering wheel pad.
Tilt Wheel
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. Raising the steering wheel to the
highest level gives your legs more room when you enter
and exit the vehicle.
Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward
you to
tilt the wheel. Adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable
position and then release the lever to
lock the wheel
in place.

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Mirror (DeVille d’Elegance and DeVille
Concours Only)
Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. Move the slide switch up or down to brighten or
dim the lamp.
Cellular Telephone (Option)
Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of
a Cadillac dual-mode (analog/digital) cellular telephone.
A fixed mobile or a portable hand-held system are
available. Either system has steering wheel telephone
controls and information output through the DIC.
Voice activation and hands-free operation are standard
features. For more information, contact your Cadillac
dealer.
A user’s guide is provided with the telephone.
OnStar System (Option)
This system may be ordered if you have the optional
fixed cellular telephone. The following services are
available
24 hours a day:
0 Roadside Service with Location
0 Emergency Services Button
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Remote Door Unlock
Theft DetectiodNotification and Stolen-Vehicle
Tracking
Automatic Notification of Front
Air Bag Deployment
Concierge/Customer Convenience Services
For more information, contact your Cadillac dealer.
Assist Handles
A folding handle above each door can be used when
getting out of your vehicle.
Umbrella Holder
(DeVille d’Elegance
Only)
The driver’s front seat cushion comes equipped with an
umbrella holder. Gently slide the umbrella into the slot
located under the front portion
of the driver’s seat cushion.
Floor Mats
Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and
rear floor mats. Keep them clean by vacuuming and
using a spot cleaner,
if necessary. Do not machine wash.
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you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and
economically. The main components of the instrument panel are:
A. Air Outlets
B. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
C. Driver Information Center Control Buttons
D. Driver’s Side Air Bag
E. Cluster
E Steering Column Shift Lever
G. Electronic Climate Controls
H. Radio
I. Passenger’s Side Air Bag
J. Lamp Controls
K. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls (or Cellular
L. Hood Release
M. Horn
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
0. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
P. Glove Box
Telephone Controls,
If Equipped)

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problem within the engine cooling system has been
detected when this message displays. See your Cadillac
dealership for service.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The PCM
has detected a problem within the fuel system when
this message appears.
See your Cadillac dealership
for service.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM - 107: A
problem with the idle control has occurred when this
message displays. Bring your vehicle to your Cadillac
dealership for service.
SERVICE IGNITION SYSTEM - 105: This message
displays when a failure in the ignition system has been
detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your
Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84: This message is
displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not
operating properly. To correct this problem, have your
vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM - 127: This message
is displayed when a problem has been detected in the
MAGNASTEER variable effort steering system. Service is required.
A single chime will also sound when
this message is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your Cadillac dealership.
SPEED SENSOR FAULT - 109: A circuit problem
with the vehicle speed sensor will trigger this message
to appear. Have your Cadillac dealership service
your vehicle.
STABILITY ENGAGED - 55: If you have the DeVille
Concours, you may see the STABILITY ENGAGED
message on the Driver Information Center. It means that
an advanced, computer-controlled system has come on
to help your Cadillac continue to go in the direction in
which you’re steering. This stability enhancement
system activates when the computer senses that your
Cadillac is just starting to spin, as it might if you hit a
patch
of ice or other slippery spot on the road. When the
system is on, you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in
the brake pedal. This is normal.
When the STABILITY ENGAGED message is on, you should continue to steer in the direction you want to go.
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The system is designed to help you in bad weather or
other difficult driving situations by making the most of
whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY
ENGAGED message comes on, you’ll know that something has caused your Cadillac to start to spin,
so you should consider slowing down.

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio System-
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Cadillac. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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3-15 Comfort
Controls
Digital Cluster Climate Control Panel
(If Equipped)
Electronic Solar Sensor
Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel
(If Equipped)
Air Conditioning
Heating Ventilation System
Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
Climate Control Personalization
(If Equipped)
Audio Systems Setting the Clock 3-15
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3-32 AM-FM
Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Optional Compact Disc Player
Active Audio AM-FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape and Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
Active Audio AM-FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape and Compact Disc Player with Digital
Signal Processing (If Equipped)
Trunk Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped)
Radio Personalization (If Equipped)
Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
Power Antenna Mast Care
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Some heating and cooling
controls can be adjusted at
the steering wheel. Other touch controls operate some
audio controls. See “Audio
Steering Wheel Controls”
later in this section.
% FAN SPEED: Press the up arrow lever to increase
the fan speed and the down arrow lever to decrease
fan speed.
TEMP: Press the up arrow lever to increase the
temperature and the down arrow lever to decrease
temperature.
Climate Control Personalization
(If Equipped)
With this feature, your vehicle will recall the latest
climate control settings as adjusted the last time your
vehicle was operated. This feature allows two different
drivers to store and recall their own climate control settings. The settings recalled by the climate control
system are determined by which RKE transmitter
(“l”
or “2”) was used to enter the vehicle. The number on the
back of the RKE transmitter corresponds to driver
1 or
to driver
2. After the unlock button is pressed on the
RISE transmitter or the ignition key is placed in the
ignition (the ignition must be turned to LOCK), the climate control settings will automatically adjust to
where they were last set. The settings can also be
changed by briefly pressing the memory seat buttons
1
or 2 located on the driver’s door.
Audio Systems
Your Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your audio system can do
and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re
getting the most out of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
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VO1 ME: Press the up
arrow lever to increase
volume and the down arrow
lever to decrease volume.
SELECT: When listening to the radio, press the up or
down arrow lever to tune to the next or previous radio
station (factory presets which have not been
reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored).
When listening to a cassette tape, the up or down mow
lever can be used to
SEEK forward and rearward
through the tape. Pressing the up or down arrow lever
when listening
to a CD will cause the player to go to the
next or previous selection.
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (1 6 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing
the sound to come and go.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
Tips About Your Audio System
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions
by
adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to it.
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also
included many other useful
tips on driving.
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4- 16 Defensive Driving
Drunken Driving
Control of a Vehicle
Braking
Steering
Off-Road Recovery
Passing
Loss of Control
Driving at Night 4-18
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in Rain and on Wet Roads
City Driving
Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a
Long Trip
Highway Hypnosis
Hill and Mountain Roads
Winter Driving
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Towing a Trailer