index CADILLAC DEVILLE 2002 8.G Owner's Guide

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Wiper-Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers have been in use for
approximately six seconds. To operate, the Twilight
Sentinel

feature must be turned on. See ªTwilight
Sentinelº in the Index for more information.
When the exterior lamp control is in the off position or
in the parking lamp position and the wiper control is on
delay, LO or HI, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
message will appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
When the ignition is turned to OFF, the wiper
-activated
headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper
-activated
headlamps will also turn off if the Twilight Sentinel or the
windshield wipers are turned off.
Lamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control
is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position
and the driver's door is opened with the ignition off.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully
functional daytime running lamps are required on all
vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the low
-beam headlamps
come on at reduced intensity when the following
conditions are met:

It is still daylight and the ignition is on,

the exterior lamp control is in the off position and

the transaxle is not in PARK (P).

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Light Sensor
The light sensor for the DRL and the Twilight Sentinel
is located in the center of the front defogger grille. If
you cover the sensor, it will read ªdarkº and the exterior
lamps or the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message
will be on whenever the ignition is on.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been
left on, the exterior lamps will turn off approximately
ten minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. This
protects against draining the battery in case you have
accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on.
The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are
turned on after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
If you need to leave the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn the
lamps back on. To delay the lamps from turning off,
see ªTwilight Sentinelº in the Index.

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Battery Load Management
The battery load management feature is designed to
monitor the vehicle's electrical load and determine when
the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During
times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle
at a higher revolutions per minute (rpm) setting than
normal to make sure the battery charges. High electrical
loads may occur when several of the following are
on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window
defogger, the climate control fan at high speeds,
heated seats and engine cooling fans.
If the battery continues to discharge, even with the
engine idling at a higher rpm setting, some electrical
loads will automatically be reduced. When this occurs,
the rear window defogger may take slightly longer to
clear the glass, the heated seats may not get as warm as
they usually do and the fan may cut back to a lower
speed. For more battery saving information, see ªBattery
Saver Active Messageº in the Index.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle's
battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk
lamp, glove box lamp, cigarette lighters or the garage
door opener. When the ignition is turned off, the
power to these features will automatically turn off after
10 minutes (three minutes if a new car has 15 miles
(24 km) or less). Power will be restored for an additional
10 minutes if any door is opened, the trunk is opened or
the courtesy lamp switch is turned on.

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Mirrors
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compass
Your vehicle has an electrochromic inside rearview
mirror with a compass. Your vehicle's mirror also
contains OnStar

controls. For more information about
OnStar, see ªOnStarº in the Index.
(On/Off): This is the on/off button, located on the
lower left side of the mirror for the electrochromic and
compass functions of the rearview mirror.
The mirror also includes an eight
-point compass
display in the upper right corner of the mirror face.
When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the
vehicle is driven.When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the
liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Mirror Operation
To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press
and hold the on/off button for about three seconds.
To turn off automatic dimming, press and hold the
on/off button for about three seconds again. The
indicator light will illuminate when this feature is active.
The automatic dimming feature is active each time the
vehicle is started.
Compass Operation
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass
on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the
compass will show two character boxes for
approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the
mirror will display the compass heading.

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The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent
damage when going through an automatic car wash. To
fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. To return the
mirror to its original position, push outward. Be sure to
return both mirrors to their original unfolded position
before driving.
The mirrors can also be programmed for personalization
and parallel parking feature if you have the optional
memory package. For more information, see ªMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheelº and ªVehicle
Programming and Personalization Featuresº in
the Index.
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The driver's side outside mirror will adjust for the glare
of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by
the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror.
See ªElectrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with
Compassº in the Index.
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it
will also be capable of performing the curb view assist
mirror feature. This feature will cause the passenger's
mirror to tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle
is in REVERSE (R). This feature may be useful
in allowing you to view the curb when you are
parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a
five
-second delay has occurred, the passenger's mirror
will return to its original position.
If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is tilted,
the mirror switch may be used.
This feature can be enabled/disabled through the
Driver Information Center. See ªVehicle Programming
and Personalization Featuresº in the Index for
more information.

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Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Heated Outside Mirrors
When you operate the rear window defogger, it also
warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog
or ice. See ªRear Window Defoggerº in the Index for
more information.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger's seat.
To lock the glove box door, insert the master key into
the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. Turn the key
counterclockwise to unlock the door.
Front Storage Area (If Equipped)
The front storage area comes with a coinholder, a
storage compartment for CDs or tapes, an optional
cellular telephone and a dual cupholder.
Map Pocket
The map/storage pockets are located on each front door
and on the rear door trim as well as on the back of both
front seatbacks.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
NOTICE:
Don't put papers or other flammable items
into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing a
damaging fire.
Front Ashtray
With the full floor console, the ashtray is located
below the climate control system. To open, push down
on the cover. To clean the ashtray, lift it out by gripping
the sides.
For vehicles without the floor console, pull the tray
located below the radio to reveal the ashtray. The
ashtray can be removed for cleaning.
Rear Ashtray
The ashtrays are located on the door armrests. To use an
ashtray, lift the lid.
Cigarette Lighter
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
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 heating element.
The front cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray.
The rear cigarette lighters are located in the door
armrests next to the ashtrays.
Press the lighter all the way in and release it. It will pop
back out by itself once the element has heated for use.
Cigarette lighters can be used to provide electrical
power to accessories. See ªAccessory Power Outletsº in
the Index for more information.

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The rear power sunshade switch only works when the
ignition is on or when the Retained Accessory Power is
active. See ªRetained Accessory Powerº in the Index.
To raise the power sunshade, press and release the
REAR SHADE switch located on the front overhead
console. To close the power sunshade, press and release
the REAR SHADE switch again.
Never store objects on the rear shelf because they
may get caught in the sunshade or be tossed about
in your vehicle.
Manual Rear Side Door Sunshade
(If Equipped)
To use the manual rear side door sunshades, lower the
side windows and hook the top edge of the retractable
sunshades over the edge of the windows and raise the
windows. To remove the shades, lower the windows and
the hooks will disengage automatically.
Accessory Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with accessory power outlets.
The outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment
such as a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc.
If you have a vehicle with a center storage compartment
located on the instrument panel, you may have an
accessory power outlet in the storage drawer. There is
also an outlet on the front passenger's seat near the
umbrella tray.
There are two accessory power outlets in the rear seat
area located on the door armrests next to the ashtrays.
Remove the cigarette lighters to access the outlets.
Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be
removed to access the accessory power outlet. If it does,
when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the
protective cap.

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Sunroof (Option)
The two switches that operate the sunroof are located on
the overhead console and include VENT, ROOF, open
and close.
Press and hold the ROOF switch rearward to the first
position to open the glass panel and sunshade. The
sunshade also can be opened or closed manually. To
close the glass panel, press and hold the ROOF switch
forward. As the sunroof reaches the closed position, it
will open slightly toward the vent position and then drop
down to the closed position to provide a better seal.Press and release the ROOF switch rearward to the
second position to express
-open the glass panel to
the comfort stop position, approximately half
-way
open. The comfort stop position is designed to help
reduce noise and make the rear seat passengers
more comfortable.
The glass panel may then be fully opened by pressing
the ROOF switch again.
If you press and hold the ROOF switch in the
express
-open position for more than one second, the
express
-open operation will be over-ridden and the
sunroof will stop when the switch is released.
To stop the glass panel when express opening, press
the the ROOF or VENT switch forward or rearward
and release.
To vent the glass panel, press and hold the VENT switch
in the open position. The sunshade must be opened
manually when using the vent position. To close the
glass panel, press and hold the VENT switch in the
close position.
The ROOF and VENT switches work only when the
ignition is on or when RAP is active. See ªRetained
Accessory Powerº in the Index.

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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they're working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there's a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They're a big help.
Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC)
that works along with the warning lights and gages. See
ªDriver Information Center (DIC)º in the Index for
more information.