light CADILLAC DEVILLE 1993 7.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich
heritage that is Cadillace The name Cadiflac is appropriately
that of Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, the French military
commander who founded the city of Detroit in 1701. What
better name for the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit.
Henry M. Leland, known as the
master of precision, initiated his pre-
cision manufacturing techniques at
the founding
of Cadillac
in 1902. His exacting
standards prompted the motto
by which Cadillac
has been guided over the
years
- “Craftsmanship
A Creed - Accuracy A
Law.”
The introduction of Club
of England
awarded the pres-
to Cadillac twice
. . .
first in 1908 for achieving
perfect interchangeability
of parts and again in
1912
for introducing the elec-
tric self starter, electric
lighting and ignition
system.
Cadillac is the only
American manufacturer
the first four cylinder en- to win this honor and
the
gine in 1905 led the industry and only manufacturer in the world to win
enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds
up to
50 mph.
For attention to quality and in-
novation, the Royal Automobile
it twice. As commonplace as stan-
dardized parts are today, in
1908 parts
were still individually hand fitted
both in production and service.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine . Jtandardization opened the eyes of
the industrial world and was the cor-
ner-sone
of modern
production. From this achievement
evolved the reference to Cadillac as
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“Standard of the World:’
In
1909 Cadillac was purchased
by the then new General Motors
Corporation. Convenience, clean- liness and all-weather comfort were
greatly enhanced in
1910 when Cad-
illac 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 Evening. Post
as an expression of the Cadillac com-
mitment 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 produc-
tion
V8 engine. The V8 was stan-
dard in all
1915 model Cadillacs.
Many Cadillac “firsts” have fol-
lowed over the years, including the
synchro-mech clashless transmis-
sion,
a nation-wide comprehensive
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service policy, security plate
chrome plating and the first glass,
car to
be designed
by a stylist (1927 La-
Salle/Harley Earl). The ’30s wit-
nessed production of the smooth and
quiet V12 and
The crisp, contemporary lines
or the
1938 60 Special series ushered in a
new era in styling.
During World War
11, shortly
after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discon-
tinued car production for the first
time since
1902 in order to construct
light tanks, combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison
V 1710 en-
gines. Two Cadillac
V8 engines and
Hydra-Matic transmissions were
used in each tank.

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For the 1948 model, Cadillac
introduced the
7
which set the trend in automotive
styling for nearly two decades. This
was followed
by the 1949 model with
the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille
and the modern overhead valve,
high compression
V8 engine
Engineering innovations, con-
veniences and styling dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto-
matic climate control,
tilt and
telescoping steering wheels, twilight
sentinel and four door hard tops all
debuted in these years. In
1957 the
Eldorado Brougham featured
ad-
vances such as air suspension, mem-
ory seat, automatic electric door
locks, transistor radio, a brushed
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stainless steel roof and low profile
tires.
The Eldorado,I introduced in
1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the
first front wheel drive personal
lux-
ury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine
used in
all Cadillacs in 1968 and
1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for
all
1970 Eldorados.
An Air Cushion Restraint Sys-
tem (airbag) was available for
1974,
1975 and 1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injec-
tion was available, on
1975 Cadillacs
and was standard on
the new inter-
national size 1976 Seville. In 1978,
the Trip Computer option incor-
porated an on-board microprocessor.
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MASTER LIGHTING
SWITCH PARKING
LIGHTS
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HAZARD WARNING
FLASHER
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LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM
These symbols are on some of your controls:
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WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER WINDSHIELD
WASHER WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
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HEADLAMP
WASHER WIPER
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE BAlTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
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ANTILOCK BRAKE I FUEL I ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE ENGINE OIL
TEMPERATURE
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LIGHTER I SPEAKER TRUNK HATCHBACK
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This figure lights up when you turn the key to “Run” or “Start” when
your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime, too. It’s the
reminder to buckle up.
In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says
to 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 very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt even if you’re
not buckled up. And some crashes can be
so serious, like being hit by a
train, that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes
are in between. In many
of them, people who buckle up can survive and
sometimes walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurt or killed.
After
25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most
crashes buckling up does matter
... a lot!
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine instead of them. Every “air bag” system ever offered for sale has
required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has
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air bags,” you still have to buckle up to get the most protection.
That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and
other collisions.
Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far @om home, why should I wear
- safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even
one that isn’t your fault
-- you and your passengers can be hurt.
Being a good driver doesn’t protect
you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of home. And the
greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds
of less
than
40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
- Safety Belt Reminder Light
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When the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a light will come on for
about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. Unless
__ the driver’s safety belt is buckled, a chime will also sound.

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sound. If you don’t, the adjustment feature won’t set, and you’ll have
to start again.
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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,
pull the shoulder
belt out
as you did
before and start
again.
If you move around in the vehicle enough, or if you pull out the shoulder
belt, the belt will become tight again.
If this happens, you can reset it.

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A CAUTION:
Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye.
If yoii’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously
injure
you. Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag
inflation in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with an
air bag, and sit as
far back as you can while still maintaining
control
of your vehicle,
Air Bag System Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows
“Inflatable Restraint”. The system checks itself and the light tells you if
there
is a problem.
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.
A CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start
your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your
air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right
away.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine .LI Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. They are
probably part
of the air bag system.
But if the ignition has to be on for electrical work, or
if the steering
To do this:
- column is to be disassembled, the air bag system must be disconnected.
0 Turn off the ignition.
0 Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse. (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in I_
the Index.)
_- 0 Disconnect the yellow connector at the base of the steering column.
When the work is complete, if the air bag system was disconnected, be
sure to reattach everything and replace the fuse before turning the
~ ignition on. When you turn the ignition key on, be sure you see the air
bag readiness light on the instrument panel.
If you don’t see this light
flash and then
go out as usual, have your air bag system repaired.
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SAFETYBELT USE DUMNG PREGNANCY
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all
safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear
a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion
should be worn as
low as possible throughout the pregnancy.
- occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear
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