wipers CADILLAC DEVILLE 1996 7.G Owners Manual

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Ignition Positions
I NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it,
be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key
hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break
the key
or the ignition switch. If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service. With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you
can turn
the switch to five different positions:
ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine
is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key
and
turn it toward you. The steering wheel will remain
locked, just as it was before you inserted the key.
LOCK
(B): Before you put the key in, the ignition will
be in the
LOCK position. This is the only position in
which you can remove the key. This position locks the
ignition, steering wheel
and transaxle. It’s a
theft-deterrent feature.
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still
turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like
LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your
vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if
your vehicle is being pushed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This starts the engine.
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Windshield WiDers
WIPER: Turn the band on the turn signal lever to
control the wipers.
MIST Turn the band toward you and then release it for
a single wipe cycle. For more cycles, hold the band on
MIST longer.
LO or HI: Turn the band away from you to either
LO (low speed) or to HI (high speed), depending on the
wiper speed
you want.
DELAY: You can set the wiper speed for a long or short
delay between wipes
with this setting. Move the band to
the
DELAY position. The closer you move it to LO, the
shorter the delay.
OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen
or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, get new blades
or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear
away snow or ice to prevent
an overload.
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of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used
to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the
amount
of moisture that is on the windshield.
The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the
wiper stalk
to one of the five sensitivity levels within the
AUTO DELAY area. Turn the stalk toward you for
minimum sensitivity and away from you for maximum
sensitivity.
A single wipe will occur each time you turn
the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level.
An initial wipe occurs when
you turn the ignition on as a reminder
that Rainsense is active. The windshield wipers
also
remain in a “high park” position, even when the ignition
is turned
OFF.
The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well
as, a continuous low or high speed depending on the
amount
of moisture and the sensitivity level. The MIST
and “wash” cycles operate as normal and are not
effected by the Rainsense function.
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The Rainsense feature should be turned off when
going through a car wash
to avoid damage.
It is important to note that the Rainsense wiping feature
(AUTO DELAY) can be overridden at any time
by
manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed.
Note that if you ever
need to replace the windshield,
make sure it is Rainsensor compatible.
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Windshield Washer
A CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system.
Also,
water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
Fill your washer fluid tank only 314 full
when
it’s very cold. This allows for
expansion, which could damage the tank
if
it is completely full.
windshield washer. It can damage your
washer system and paint.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
Press and hold the
PUSH paddle to wash the windshield.
Release the paddle when you have enough fluid. The
wipers will
clear the windshield and either stop or return
to your preset speed.
LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the DIC
when the washer fluid reaches a low level.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous.
A bad
mud splash
can block your vision and you could hit
another
vehicle or go off the road. Check the washer
fluid level often.
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The control on the left side
of the instrument panel
controls these lamp systems:
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Headlamps
Taillamps
Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps
License Plate Lamp
Underhood Lamp
Instrument Panel Lights
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Pull the knob out to the
fist stop to turn on the parking
and taillamps, sidemarker lamps and instrument panel lights. Pull the
knob out all the way to turn on the
headlamps.
You can brighten or dim the instrument
cluster by rotating the headlamp
knob. Press the knob
all the way in to turn them off. The exterior lamps
will automatically turn
on after several seconds of
wiper activation.
Headlamps
Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in
use for
approximately 20 seconds. ’
In order to operate the wiper activated headlamps, the
twilight sentinel must
be in the on position. This feature
lights the way
in poor weather and it also makes your
vehicle more visible to other drivers. If the wiper activated headlamps are
on, and the ignition switch is
turned
off, the wiper activated headlamps will
immediately
turn off.
The wiper activated headlamps will deactivate
if you
turn off the twilight sentinel or if the windshield wipers
have been turned
off for a period of one or two seconds.
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Wiper Blade Replacement
It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length and type, see
“Normal
Maintenance Replacement Parts” later in this section.
To replace the wiper blade assembly:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the
wipers on. Position the wipers on the windshield
in
the “mid” wipe position. Then with the door open,
turn the key to
OFF.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot as shown and press
down to release the wiper blade assembly.
3. Align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper
blade assembly and snap it into place to install.
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Add-on Electrical 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 system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical
to your Cadillac, see “Servicing
Your
Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is
powered
by a MaxiFuse? An electrical overload will
cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain
off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiring
checked right away.
MaxiFuse is a registered trademark of Little Fuse
Incorporated.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wipers will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is
caused by some electrical problem, be sure to have. it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
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Daytime Running Lamps
Trunk Lamp, Courtesy Lamps,
Front Vanity Lamps, Glove Box
Lamp, Garage Door Opener, Courtesy Lamp Relay
ICIGLrnl I
Front Cigarette Lighter (
Console Only), Rear Lig 'ull
Iter
CIG LTR2 Right and Left Rear
Cigarette Lighters
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I L HDLP LO
L HDLP HI
R HDLP HI
SENSE
HDLPS
HAZARD
STOP
Usage
Left Low-Beam Headlamp
Right Low-Beam Headlamp, Light
Emitting Diode
(LED) on
Headlamp Switch
Left High-Beam Headlamp Right High-Beam Headlamp
Heated Windshield Control
(Optional)
Headlamp Switch
and Relay,
High/Low
Beam Control Relay,
Right and
Left Low Beam @-Beam),
Right and Left High Beam
Electronic Flasher Module,
Turn/Hazard Module, Right and
Left
and Left Front Turn Lamps, Right
and Left Repeater Lamps (Export)
Stoplamp Switch, Centered
High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL), Turn Hazard Switch,
ABS Controller, Stepper Motor
Cruise
Control, Right and Left
Rear Stoplamps
TU^ Lamps, Back-up Lamps, Right
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MIRROR
FOG/DRL
[GN 0 mG)*
CRANK
ABS
IGN 1
WIPERS
OXY SEN2"
Usage
Inadvertent Power Relay, Outside
Rearview Mirror, Data Line Connector
(DLC), Flash-to-Pass
Module
Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL)
Relay (Domestic Only), Fog Lm
Relay (Optional), Headlamp
Switch, Right and Left Front Fog
Lamps (Optional)
Powertrain Control Module
(PC1
Sensing and Diagnostic Module
(SDM)
Anti-Lock Brake System/Anti-SI
Regulation-5 (ABS/ASR-5) Controller
Rear Ignition-
1 Relay, Front Fog
Lamp Relay, Rear Lamp Relay
(Export), Controlled Power
Back-up Relay,
DRL Relay
(Domestic Only)
Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch,
Cluster, Wiper
Motor, wiper Pump I
02 Sensor Rear, Catalytic
Converter (CAT) Rear
09 Sensor 1
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PCM
(IGN)*
PCM (BAT)*
A/C COMP
Usage
02 Sensor Front, CAT Front 02
Sensor
Engine
Oil Pressure Indicator, PCM,
Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Pump
Injectors
2,3,5,8
Injectors 1,4,6,7
Stepper Motor Cruise Control,
Park-Neutral Position Switch,
Back-up Lamps, Electrochromatic
Mirror, Brake-Transaxle Shift
Interlock (BTSI)
Electronic Ignition Control
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Transaxle Shift Solenoids, Mass Airflow,
Low Refrigerant Cutoff
Switch, Canister Purge, PCM,
Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), Power Steering Press
Switch, Front Ignition-
1 Relay
PCM
AC Compressor Relay, Cooling
Fan Relays
1,2,3, Compressor
BD
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Odometer .................................... 2-63
Odometer. Trip
.................................. 2-75
Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
..................................... 6-9
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-83
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-7 1
Operation ...................................... 2-7
Overdrive
(0). Automatic Transaxle .... : ........... 2-21
Overheated Engine'Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-15
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 15
Owner Publications
............................. 7- 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-51
Park
(P)
Automatic Transaxle .......................... 2- 19
Shifting Into
................................. 2-24
Shifting Out
of .............. .. ................ 2-27
AtNight
.................................... 2-11
Brake
...................................... 2-23
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-66
Lots ....................................... 2-11
Over Things That Bum
........................ 2-27
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-39
Pass
Key Not Programmed Message ................. 2-79
PASS-Key
II .................................. 2-13
PCM Fault Message ............................. 2-79
Power
.
AntennaMastC are ............................ 3-32
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
OptionFuses
................................ 6-54
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-51
Parking
Passing
...................................... 4-13 Retained Accessory
........................... 2-16
Seatback Recliner
............................... 1-5
steering
...................................... 4-10
Steering
fluid ................................ 6-24
Windows ................................... 2-29
PowerSeat
..................................... 1-1
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-2
MemoryFunction
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-27
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-4
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 7-11
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2-11
Radio Reception
.............................. 3-30
Radios
............................. 3.10.3-14. 3.22
Rain. DrivingIn
................................ 4-17
Rainsense Wipers
............................... 2-34
RAP ......................................... 2-16
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-44
Rear Compartment
Fuse Block ....................... 6-60
Door Security Locks ........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-29
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-29
Storage Armrest
.............................. 2-52
Towing
................................. 5.9. 5.13
WmdowDefogger
............................. 3-9
WmdowLockout
............................. 2-30
Rearview Mirror. Electrochromic Daymight
.... 2.46. 2.48
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-5
Reduced Engine Power Message
................... 2-79
Refrigerants. Air-conditioning
............... 6.64. 6.65
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