service CADILLAC DEVILLE 1997 7.G Repair Manual

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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 Limited. You may
write to:
Transport Canada
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
us at 1-800-458-8006 or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance CC
Cadillac Motor Car Division
30009 Van Dyke
P.O.
Box 9025
Warren, MI 48090-9025 In
Canada, please call
us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
Ordering Service and Owner
Publications in Canada
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and
other service literature are available for purchase for all
current and past model General Motors vehicles.
The toll-free telephone number for ordering information
in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.

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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form
in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, incorporated (address below\
.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CADILLAC
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist
in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated PO. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 .
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual
will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1
0.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name
of the vehicle.
OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-7824356
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time
For Credii Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover)

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1-800-782-4356
(Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Onlv 1-31 3-865-5927
Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal
service. If further information is needed, write to the address s a own below or call
1-800-782-4356. Material cannot be returned for credit without p\
acking slip with return
information within 30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied
against the original order.
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MODEL ' PRICE
EACH* TOTAL
NUMBER NAME YEAR
PRICE
Service Manual 1997 $90.00
Car
& Light Truck
Transmission Unit Repair 1997 $40.00
Owner's Manual In Portfolio
1997 $1 5.00
Owner's Manual Without Portfolio
1997 $1 0.00
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......................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-36
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator ................. 6- 14
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls ................... 3- 14
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-76
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ice Possible Message
........................... 2-91
Ignition Positions
............................... 2-20
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-51
Illuminated Rear Seat Visor Vanity Mirror
........... 2-63
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
............... 2.62. 2.63
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inside Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror ........... 2-53
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-68
Brightness Control
............................ 2-50
Cleaning the
Top ............................. 6-5 1
Clusters ............................... 2.70. 2.71
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-50
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-28
Jump Starting
................................... 5-4
Keyless Entry System. Remote
.................... 2-7
Keys
.......................................... 2-2 Labels
Certification
................................. 4-31
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Lamps
........................................ 2-45
Courtesy
.................................... 2-51
Interior
..................................... 2-50
OnReminder
................................ 2-46
Panel
....................................... 2-50
Underhood
.................................. 6-10
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-32
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-50
Lighter
....................................... 2-61
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-23. 2-75
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-77. 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-76
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-75
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-79
Interior
..................................... 2-50
Oil Pressure
................................. 2-82
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-77
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-8. 2-74
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-80
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-78. 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
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...................................... 6-69
Normal Maintenance Parts
...................... 6-70
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-48
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 7- 12. 7. 13
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-48
Child
....................................... 1-37
Head
........................................ 1-7
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-48
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-21
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-26
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-22
RKE
.......................................... 2-7
RKE Personalization Features
...................... 2-9
Roadside Service
................................ 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-37
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-42
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-48
SafetyBelts
.................................... 1-7
Adults
...................................... 1-13
Care
....................................... 6-52
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-30
Children
.................................... 1-35
Driver Position
............................... 1-13
Extender
.................................... 1-48
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1- 13 Incorrect Usage
.................... 1.17. 1.46.
1-47
Lap Belt
.................................... 1-30
Larger Children
.............................. 1-45
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-32
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-31
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.8. 2.74
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-15
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
.............. 1-16
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-35
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-21
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-36
Safety Defects. Reporting
................... 7- 12. 7.13
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Seatback. Reclining Front
......................... 1-5
Seats
Heated
...................................... 1-5
Lumbar Control ............................... 1-3
Memory Function .............................. 1-3
Power
....................................... 1-2
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seatcontrols ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1-39, 1-41, 1-43
Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-27
Security Override
............................... 2-18
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 . 13. 1.32
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 12
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Service ........................................ 6-2
A/C System A/C Compressor
Off Message ......... 2-92
Air Bag System Message
....................... 2-92
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-92
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7- 13. 7- 14
Charging System Message
...................... 2-92
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-92
Emissions System Message
..................... 2-92
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-93
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-80
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-93
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-93
Ignition System Message
....................... 2-93
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7-13. 7-14
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-58
Publications. Ordering
.................... 7- 13. 7- 14
Ride Control Message
......................... 2-93
Steering System Message
....................... 2-93
Transmission Message
......................... 2-93
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 7-13. 7- 14
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-29
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-55
Shift Levers
.............................. 2-30. 2-31
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-25 Into
PARK (P)
............................... 2-30
Out of PARK (P) ............................. 2-33
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
................ 1-16
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-37
SIR .......................................... 1-22
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-31
Spare Tire, Compact
............................. 5-35
Speaker Covers, Cleaning
........................ 6-52
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-69
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 7-4
Speed Sensor Fault Message
...................... 2-93
Speedometer
................................... 2-72
Stability Engaged Message
....................... 2-93
Stability Reduced Message
....................... 2-94
Stains, Cleaning
........................... 6-50, 6-51
Ignition Key Message
.......................... 2-94
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-22
In Emergencies ............................... 4-12
Magnasteer
................................ 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-11
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-36
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-15
Starting Disabled Due to Theft System Remove
Steam
........................................ 5-16
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Steering Column Shift Lever
...................... 2-30

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Service Station Checkpoints
ENGINE COOLANT
P6-23
REMOTE SURGE
TANK
BAlTERY
TERMINAL
TIRES P6-40
SECONDARY
HOOD RELEASE
P6-8
ENGINE OIL FUEL DOOR
RELEASE TAB
FUEL P6-6
DOOR
WINDSHIELD P6-5
WASHER
FLUID P6-25 REMOTE FUEL DOOR AND TRUNK
RELEASE
P2-13 AND 6-5
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual.
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