Service CADILLAC DEVILLE 1998 7.G Repair Manual

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TOLL-FREE HOTLINE
1=800=882=1112
Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an
auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac
owner with the advantage
of contacting a Cadillac
advisor and, when appropriate, a Cadillac trained dealer
technician who can provide on-site service. Each technician travels with
a specially equipped
service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac
parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs.
Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing
1-800-882-1112,24 hours
a day, 365 days a year.
This service is provided at no charge for any
warranty-covered situation and for a nominal charge
if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty. Roadside
Service is available only in the United States
and Canada.
Cadillac Own ~ -’rivileges TM
Roadside Service provides several Cadillac
Owner Privileges
TM at “no charge,” throughout
your
1998 Cadillac Warranty Period - - 48 months/
50,000 miles (80 000 km).
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following situations:
Towing Service
0 Battery Jump Starting
0 Lock Out Assistance
0 Fuel Delivery
0 Flat Tire Change (Covers change only)
0 Trip Interruption -- If your trip is interrupted due
to
a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be
reimbursed during the
48 months/50,000 miles
(80 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are
hotel, meals and rental car.
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Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada,
an advisor is available to assist you over the phone.
A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your
location within a
30 mile (50 km) radius, of a
participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius,
we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership.
Reaching Roadside Service
Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number:
1-800-882-
11 12. An experienced Roadside
Service Advisor will assist you and request the
following information:
A description of the problem
0 Name, home address, home telephone number
0 Location of your Cadillac and number you are
calling
from
The model year, Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN), mileage and date of delivery
Roadside Service for the Hearing or
Speech Impaired
Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have
hearing difficulties
or are speech impaired. Cadillac has
installed special telecommunication devices called Text
Telephone (TTY)
in the Roadside Service Center.
Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or a
conventional teletypewriter can communicate with
Cadillac
by dialing from the United States or Canada
1-800-833-CMCC
-- daily, 24 hours.
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able
to assist Cadillac customers at roadside.
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation
One of your Cadillac Owner Privileges is Gold Key
Courtesy Transportation. It is just one more example
of
Cadillac's commitment to provide the services you
expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner.
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where
you need
to be when your Cadillac is in the dealership
for warranty service.*
In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for
information on Courtesy Transportation.
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Warranty work can frequently be handled in one day,
but there is often no reason for you to wait at the
dealership. Cadillac helps minimize inconvenience
to you by providing several transportation options.
Depending on the circumstances, your dealership
can offer you one of the following options:
Shuttle Service"
Your dealership can provide you with shuttle service to
get you to your destination with minimal interruption of
your daily schedule when your Cadillac is unavailable
due to a warranty repair.
Courtesy Vehicle*
For repairs that require your vehicle to be unavailable to
you for an extended period of time, your dealer may
arrange to provide you with a courtesy vehicle from the
dealership, or one obtained from a local rental agency.
Miscellaneous Service*
Should the situation necessitate making your own
arrangements, Gold Key Courtesy Transportation
provides for reimbursement
of personally arranged
transportation such as cab fare, reasonable fuel expenses
for a ride provided by another individual or a rental
vehicle obtained from an independent source.
*Some restrictions may apply. Please consult your
Cadillac dealer concerning specific Gold Key Courtesy
Transportation benejits ofSered by the dealership.
Plan Ahead When Possible
Whenever possible, scheduling an appointment for your
vehicle's warranty service and advising your service
consultant that you wish to take advantage of Gold Kev
Courtesy Transportation can help minimize your
inconvenience by allowing your dealer to prepare
arrangements to fulfill your transportation needs
in
advance of your visit.
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GOVERNMENT TO THE CANADIALA
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 330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A
ON5
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 Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O.
Box 436004
Pontiac, MI 48343-6004
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 L1H
8P7
Ordering Service and Owner
Publications in Canada
Service manuals, 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 1998 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
1998 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 ORE 3 FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated EO. 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: 1-800-553-4123
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card
Orders Only (VISA-NlasterCard-Discover)

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(NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only)
(Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Onlv 1-31 3-865-5927
1-800-551-4123
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 R own below or call
1-800-551 -41 23. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return
information within
30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied
aaainst the original order.
I I ~_____
NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company na\
me, and also the
name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. s Mail completed order form to: HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
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For purchases outside USA. please write to the above address for quotation.
(CUSTOMER’S NAME) (ATTENTION)
(STREET ADDRESS-NO
P.O. BOX NUMBERS)
(STATE)
(ZIP CODE)
.. DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO. 0 AREA CODE
GM-CAD-ORD98 *(Prices are subject to change without notice and \
without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.) Note
to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents
are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. To cover Canadian postage, add $11 50 plus the U.S. order processing.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lamps ........................................ 2-42
Courtesy
.................................... 2-46
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Maps
....................................... 2-47
OnReminder
................................ 2-43
Panel
....................................... 2-46
Underhood
.................................. 6-11
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-45
Lighter
....................................... 2-55
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1.23. 2.68
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.71. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-69
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-69
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-72
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Oil Pressure ................................. 2-76
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-70
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.7. 2.68
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-73
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2.72. 4.9
Loading
Your Vehicle ........................... 4-29
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-6
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Door
........................................ 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Locks
......................................... 2-4 Programmable Automatic Door
.............. 2.5. 2.91
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Tmnk Release ................................ 2-11
Lock/Unlock Confirmation
....................... 2-92
Low-Refrigerant NC Off Message
................. 2-86
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
Magnasteer
N ............................... -4- 10
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-67
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-55
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ...................... 2-73
MapLamps
................................... 2-47
MapPocket
................................... 2-54
Matching Transmitters To Your Vehicle
.............. 2-8
MaxiFusesRelay Center
......................... 6-58
Memory and Personalization Features
............... 2-90
Memory Seat and Mirrors
......................... 1-3
Methanol ...................................... 6-4
Mirrors Convex Outside
.............................. 2-53
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview
......... 2-52
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
......... 2.48. 2.49
Memory Seat and Mirrors
....................... 1-3
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-52
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-56
MMT
......................................... 6-4
ModelReference
11
Monitored Systems OK Message ................... 2-86
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Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-35
Net. Convenience
............................... 2-55
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-24
New Vehicle Break-In
............................ 2- 18
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
Odometer
.................................... 2-66
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-66
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-11
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-96
Oil Life Indicator. How to Reset
................... 6-15
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-76
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine Message
............. 2-86
OnStar System
................................. 2-57
Options
Not Set Message ......................... 2-86
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5- 15
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 15
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 7-13. 7-14
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-55
ParadeDimming
............................... 2-47
Park
Automatic Transaxle .......................... 2-23
Shifting Into
................................. 2-28
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-31 Parking
At Night
.................................... 2-14
Brake
...................................... 2-26
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-70
Lots
....................................... 2-14
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-31
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-38
Passenger’s Temperature Control
............... 3.3. 3.6
Passing
...................................... 4-13
PASS-Key
i3 II ................................. 2-17
Phone Not Present Message
....................... 2-86
Power Accessory. Retained
........................... 2-19
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-41
Door Locks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-52
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-33
Windows and Other Power Options
............... 6-58
Powerseat
..................................... 1-2
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-3
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-20
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Program Pass Key Message ....................... 2-86
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.......... 2-5. 2-91
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 7- 13. 7- 14
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2-13
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