CADILLAC DEVILLE 1994 7.G Owners Manual

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Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires
meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use
on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must
conform to Federal safety requirements
in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you
will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or
the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need
to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts
keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be
replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace
it (except some aluminum wheels,
which can sometimes be repaired). See your Cadillac dealer
if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer
will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way,
you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Cadillac model.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts
on your vehide can be dangerous. It could affect the braking
and handling
of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make
you lose control. You could have a collision in which
you or
others could be iqjured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life,
brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire
or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
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I A CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t
know how it% been used or how many miles it’s been driven. It
could fail suddenly and cause an accident.
If you have to replace
a wheel use a GM original equipment wheel.
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NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use
only
SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your
tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly
as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and
follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear
the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them.
If
the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast
with chains on
will damage your vehicle.
APPEGACE CARE
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others
can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the
vehicle. Some are dangerous
if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When
you use anything from a container to clean your Cadillac, be sure
to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
And always open
your doors or windows
when you’re cleaning the inside.
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- Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
* Acetone
Paint Thinner
0 Turpentine
0 Lacquer Thinner
~ 0 Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all
damage
your vehicle, too.
Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses,
these will damage your vehicle:
0 Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
* Reducing Agents
CLEANIRT6; THE INSIDE OF YOUR
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl
or leather with a clean, damp cloth.
Your Cadillac dealer has two
GM cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a
well.
Do not use them on vinyl or leather.
- foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very
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Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft
brush may be used
if stains are stubborn.
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use
them, don’t saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately
or it will set.
Cleming Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a mild solution of
10% isopropyl alcohol
(rubbing alcohol) and
90% water.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or-abrasive cleaners; furniture
Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to
polish or shoe polish on leather.
work into finish, it can harm the leather.
Cleaning Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won’t be
damaged. If something gets.on one
of them, follow the steps earlier under
“Using Solv.ent-Type Cleaner on Fabric.’’ Use as little solvent as
you can.
Using Foam-Ppe Cleaner on Fabric
Vacuum and brush the.area to remove any loose dirt.
0 Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the
along stitch
or welt lines.
container label.
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0 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
0 Don’t saturate the material.

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0 As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the
suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
0 Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp.
NOTICE:
Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp. You could scorch the
fabric.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
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First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and
stains
will clean off better with just water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull
knife or scraper. Use
very little cleaner, light pressure.and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the
stain, “feathering” toward
the center. Keep changing to a clean
section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with an
air hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp
to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See
the previous NOTICE.)
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Greasy or Oily Stains
Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream,
chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and
asphalt.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain.
0 Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner
will dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks,
wine, vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
waterbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
water.
If needed,
clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
to
dry.
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Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them
more than once.
off quickly.
Use a clean cloth and a solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying
reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the
windshield under certain conditions.
Care of Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water (use mild dish
washing soap).
Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth.
CARE OF SMETYBELTS
Keep belts clean and dry.

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GLASS
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No.
1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco
smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners
on glass, because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may
have to be
scraped
off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary
license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
WINDSHIELD BACK
GLASS AND
WIPER BLADES
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the
wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the
blade or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner,
Bon-Ami Powder@
(GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if
beads do not form when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked
in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when
worn.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR
CIILL4AC
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Khicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by
washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
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or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild
detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain acid or-abrasives.
All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the
surface, or they could stain. Dry
the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a
100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
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Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish. You can get
GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care”
in the Index.)
Your Cadillac has a “ba~ec~at/clearc~at” paint finish. The clearcoat gives
more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes
that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.
NOTICE:
- Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/
clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish
or leave swirl marks.
ALUMINUM WHEELS
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted
surface
of your Cadillac. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome
polish, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because
you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be
- applied.
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NOTICE:
Don’t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon
carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take
off the
protective coating.
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