CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G Owners Manual

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Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument ~
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying
refections
in the windshield and eve11 make it difficult to sce through the
windshield under certain conditions.
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Cleuning Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaksr won't be
damaged. If something gets 011 one of them, follow the steps earlier under
"Using Solvent-Tppc Cleaner on Fabric." Use as little solvent as you can.
Care of Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapv water (use mild dish washing
soap). Dry the \vood immediately with a cfean cloth.
CARE OF SAFETYBELTS
Keep belts clean and dry.
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Glass should be clcaned often. GM Glass Clcaner (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 AND WIPER BLADES
If the windshield is not clear after using thc 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. 105001 I). The windshield is clean if
beads do not form whcn you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent.
Then rinse the bladc with water.
Wiper
blades sl~outd be checked 011 a regular basis and replaced when
worn.
WEATHERSTRIPS
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better,
and
not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least
evczy six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application
may be required.
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CADILLLAC
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle U
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by
washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle
in the direct ram of the sun. Dodt use strong
soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild
detergent) soaps.
Don‘t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or
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 watcr spotting.
High pressurc car washes
may cause water to entcr your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac by hand may be
llezessary
to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM
approved cleaning products from your dcaler. (See “Appearance Care and
Materials”
in the Index.)
Your Cadillac
has a “baseCo;tt/cl~~lrco~t” 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 basecoatlclearcoat paint
finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a
basecoat/clearcoat
paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl
marks.
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agents, road
oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, etc. can damage vow vehicle's finish if they remain
on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicleas soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that arc marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove
foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging,
wcather and chemical
fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep
the paint
finish looking ncw by kceping your Cadillac garaged or covered
wlxmcver possible.
ALUMINUM WHEELS
NOTICE:
Don't use an automatic car wash that has hard silicon carbide
cleaning brushes. These brushes
can take the protective coating
off your aluminum wheels.
TIRES
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleancr.
When applying a tire dressing always take carc to wipe off any overspray
or splash from painted surfaces. Petrolcum-based products 1;ay damage
the paint finish.
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If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet mctal repair or
replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to
the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
FINISH DMGE
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be
repaired right
away. Bare mctal will corrode quickly and may develop intc -
a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with touch-up materials
available from your dealcr or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected
in your dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal
and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur
on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean
anv areas wherc mud and other debris can collect. Dirt
packed
in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being
flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for
you.

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The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help
you identi@ your enginc, specifications, and replacement parts.
SERVCE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL
You'll find this label on the spare tire cover. It's very helpful if you ever
need to order parts. On this label is:
0 your VIN,
the model designation.
paint information, and
0 a list of all production options and spccial cquipmcnt.
Be sure that this label is not rcmowd from the vehicle.

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4DD-ON ELECTMCX, EQUIPMENT
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check
with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t
be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should,
Your vehicle has an air bag svsttlnl. Bcforc attempting to add anything
electrical
to vour Cadiliac, sic b‘Sewicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Cadillac”
in ihe Index.
Retained Accessory Power
When you stop vour Cadillac and turn thc kcy to OFF? you cal~ use these
accessories for io more minutes:
Radio
Power Windows
Astroroof
Windshield Wipers
Fuel Door Release
Trunk Release
Everything
will go off after 10 minutes or if you open a door.
If you want power for another 10 minutes, just turn the key to RUN and
then back to OFF.