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The 1996 Cadillac DeVille/DeVille Concours Owner’s Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems ............................................................. 1-1
FeaturesandControls .................................................................. 2-1
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ..................................................... 3-1
YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. 4-1
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR” system.
This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your
audio system.
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road\
and how to drive under different conditions.
This section tells
you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheat\
ed
engine, etc.
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running p\
roperly and looking good.
This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance \
and how
to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” o\
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Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. 5-1
ServiceandAppearanceCare ............................................................ 6-1
Customer Assistance Information ........................................................ 7-1
Index ........................................................................\
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The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a
glance
how your Cadillac is running. You’ll know how
fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and
many
of the other things you’ll need to know to drive
safely and economically. The main components
of the
instrument panel are:
1. Air Outlets
2. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
3. Driver Information Center Control Buttons
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4. Driver’s Side Air Bag
5. Cluster
6. Steering Column Shift Lever
7. Electronic Climate Controls
8. Audio System
9. Passenger’s Side Air Bag
10. Lamp Controls
11. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control
12. Hood Release
13. Horn
14. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System
15. Astray and Cigarette Lighter
16. Glove Box
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort
control and audio systems offered with your Cadillac.
Be sure
to read about the particular systems supplied
with your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems, you can control
the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your Cadillac; Your vehicle also has
the flow-through ventilation system described later
in
this section.
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(@ Rear Window Defogger
The lines you see on the rear window warrn the glass.
Press the button to turn on the rear defogger. With it,
the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated.
The system will automatically shut off after
10 minutes. If further defogging is desired, press the
button again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Scraping the inside of your rear window could
cut and damage the heating grids.
Your warranty
would not cover this damage.
And don’t put
decals there;
you might have to scrape them off.
Steering Wheel Controls for
Climate Control
Some heating and cooling
controls can be adjusted at
the steering wheel. Other touch controls operate some audio controls. See
“Steering Wheel Controls
for Audio System’’ later in
this section.
# FAN SPEED: Press the up arrow lever to increase
the
fan speed and the down arrow lever to decrease
fan speed.
TEMP: Press the up arrow lever to increase
the temperature and the down arrow lever to
decrease temperature.
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Your Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years
of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out
of it if you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your Cadillac system can
do
and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re
getting the most out of the advanced engineering that
went into
it.
Setting the Clock
Press and hold HR or MN until the time display begins
to change. Release the button as you get close
to the
correct time. The time may be set anytime the clock
is
displayed. There is a two-second delay before the clock
goes into time-set mode.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(DeVille Only)
FMI FW MN
Also available is an Active Audio AM-FM Stereo
with Cassette Tape Player which includes
11 amplified
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and Compact Disc Player with Digital
Signal Processing (Option)
Also available with this audio system is an optional
compact disc player. See your dealer for details.
PIaying the Radio
PWR: Press this button lightly to release it from its
recessed position. The system will turn on. Press the
button again to turn the system off.
VOL: Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the
volume. The
volume level will appear on the display.
Finding a Station
AM: Press this button to select AM and preset stations.
FM 1-2: Press this button to select FM1 or FM2 and
preset stations.
TUNE-SEEK: Press this button to activate the radio
to choose higher or lower radio stations. Press and hold
this button until you hear a chime. Release the button to
begin seeking
to the next higher or lower radio station
and then stop.
If you press and hold TUNE-SEEK for
longer than two seconds after the chime sounds, the
radio will be
in tune fast mode. Release the button when
you want to stay at
a radio station.
SCAN: Press this button and SCAN will appear on
the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few
seconds. The radio will
go to a station, stop for a few
seconds, then go
on to the next station. Press this button
again to stop scanning.
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you return
to your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2).
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Press AM or FM 1-2 to select the band.
Find the station you want by pressing TUNE-SEEK. Press and hold one
of the six numbered buttons until
you hear a chime. A preset number will appear on
the display.
The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button,
the station you set will return.
PSCAN: Press and hold SCAN for two to three seconds
until
PSCAN (preset scan) appears on the display to
listen to each of
your preset stations for a few seconds
(factory presets which have
not been reprogrammed with
your stations will be ignored). The radio will go to the
fKst preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop for a
few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press
SCAN again to stop scanning. If a preset station has weak
reception, the radio will not stop at the preset station.
Setting the Tone
BASS: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the
BASS knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise
to decrease bass. The middle position is a detent.
TREB: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the
TREB knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble. The middle position is a detent.
Push the
knobs back in when you are not using them.
DSP: The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) feature is
used to produce four audio effects. These include
TALK, DRIVER SEAT, LIVE and AUDITORIUM.
DSP can be used while listening to the radio, the
cassette tape player or the
CD player. To activate DSP,
press the DSP button. Press this button again to go
through the four effects.
To turn the DSP feature off,
press OFF.
TALK: This setting is used when listening to
non-musical material such as baseball games, talk shows or news.
TALK gives the best clarity of
spoken words. The high and low frequencies are
lowered, the mid-range is increased and the audio
is moved to the front speakers.
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DRIVER SEAT This setting adjusts the audio to
give the driver the best possible sound qualities. This
has been done by tailoring the sound
arrival times
and equalization for the driver seat.
DRIVER SEAT
can be used at any time for any material. Other
passengers in the vehicle may not perceive the same
effect.
LIVE: This setting is used to imitate the sound of a
live performance.
AUDITORIUM: This setting is similar to LIVE
however, more echo is present. The LIVE and
AUDITORIUM settings are best used for music.
LEVEL: Press the plus or minus symbol on this button
to adjust the amount of effect desired when in
DSP
mode. Some experimenting with this button will help
you determine the best sound.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn
the BAL knob to move the sound to the left or right
speakers. The middle position is
a detent and balances
the speakers. Turn the
knob clockwise to adjust sound
to the right speakers and counterclockwise for left
speakers.
FADE: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn
the
FADE knob to move the sound to the front or rear
speakers. The middle position is
a detent and balances
the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the
sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for
rear speakers.
Push the
knobs back in when you’re not using them.
Playing a Cassette Tape
With the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will
begin playing as soon as
it is inserted.
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Compact Disc Players (Option)
Playing the Radio
PWR: Press this button lightly to release it from its
recessed position. The system will
turn on. Press the
button again to
turn the system off.
VOL: Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume.
Turn it counterclockwise
to decrease the volume. The
volume level will appear on the display.
Finding a Station
AM: Press this button to select AM and preset stations.
FM 1-2: Press this button to select FM1 or FM2 and
preset stations.
TUNE-SEEK: Press this button to activate the radio to
choose higher or lower radio stations. Press and hold
this button until you hear
a chime. Release the button to
begin seeking
to the next higher or lower radio station
and then stop.
If you press and hold TUNE-SEEK for
longer than two seconds after the chime sounds, the
radio will be in tune fast mode. Release the button when
you want to stay at a radio station.
SCAN: Press this button and SCAN will appear on the
display. Use
SCAN to listen to stations for a few
seconds. The radio will
go to a station, stop for a few
seconds, then
go on to the next station. Press this button
again to stop scanning.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return
to your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2).
1. Press AM or FM 1-2 to select the band.
2. Find the station you want by pressing TUNE-SEEK.
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CD CHANGER DOOR OPEN is displayed when the
CD changer door is left open. Completely close the
changer door to restore normal operation.
CD CHANGER
NO DISCS is displayed when an empty
magazine is inserted
in the CD changer. Try the
magazine again with a disc loaded on one
of the trays.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, please contact your dealer.
If your radio
displays an error number, write
it down and provide it to
your dealer when reporting the problem.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Your Cadillac has a “built-in” theft-deterrent feature on
each radio that is automatic -- there is no programming
required. The radio in your Cadillac cannot be used in
any other vehicle besides another Cadillac if it were to
be removed.
Steering Wheel.Controls for Audio System
(Option)
I VOLUME: Press the up
arrow lever to increase the
volume and the down arrow lever
to decrease volume.
SELECT When listening to the radio, press the
up or down
arrow lever to tune to the next or previous
radio station (factory presets which have not been
reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored).
When listening to a cassette tape, the up or down
arrow lever can be used to SEEK forward and rearward
through the tape. Pressing the up or down
arrow lever
when listening to
a CD will cause the player to go to
the next or previous selection.
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