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ENGMET: You can change the display from English
(miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing
this button.
The same button also changes other readings (like
temperature, fuel and odometer).
TRIP SET By using this button, you can tell how far
you’ve gone since you last set the
TRIP SET back to
zero.
To reset, press and hold the button until zeros
appear. If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer
will return to zero after
999.9 miles (1 609 km). If
your vehicle is Canadian, the trip odometer will return
to zero after
1 999.9 km (1,242 miles).
INFORMATION: Pressing this button repeatedly will
display the MPG
AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED,
AVG MPH, ENGINE RPM, BATTERY VOLTS,
COOLANT TEMP and OIL LIFE LEFT.
TIMER: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that
you can clc
c the time it takes to get from one point
to another.
To operate, press the TIMER button until TIMER OFF
0O:OO:OO is displayed on the DIC. Each of the fields for
the hours, minutes and seconds are two numeric digits.
Once
TIMER OFF 0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the
TIMER button to start the timing feature. Press the
TIMER button again to stop it. If you will be starting
and stopping your Cadillac, during
a trip for instance,
the
TIMER feature will automatically start timing where
it left
off when you last stopped. To reset it, press and
hold the
RESET button until the display reads TIMER
0O:OO:OO. Press the INFORMATION button to exit from
the
TIMER function.
RESET: Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG,
MPG INST, GAL
FUEL USED, AVG MPH and OIL
LIFE LEFT. Pressing RESET when a non-resettable
display appears will cause a “recall” mode to occur.
When this happens, all
DIC warning messages that have
been displayed since the ignition key was turned to
RUN will redisplay. If no messages were displayed, a
MONITORED
SYSTEMS OK message will appear.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MPG AVG (Reset): Press the INFO button to display
the MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy), then press and
hold the INFO RESET button until
0.0 MPG AVG
is displayed.
GAL FUEL USED (Reset): Press the INFO button to
display the GAL FUEL USED on the DIC, then press
and hold the
INFO RESET button until 0.0 GAL FUEL
USED
is displayed.
AVG MPH (Reset): Press the INFO button to display
the AVG
MPH (Average Speed), then press and hold the
INFO RESET button until
0.0 AVG MPH is displayed.
OK LIFE LEFT (Reset): Press the INFO button to
display the OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the
INFO RESET button until 100% OIL LIFE LEFT is
displayed. (This only needs to be reset after you have
had the oil changed.)
TRIP RESET By using this button, you can tell how
far you’ve gone since you last set the TRIP RESET back
to zero. To reset, press and hold the button until zeros
appear. If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer
will return to zero after
999.9 miles (1 609 km). If your
vehicle is Canadian, the trip odometer will return to zero
after
1 999.9 km (1,242 miles).
INFO: Pressing this button repeatedly will display the
RANGE, MPG AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED,
MPH, AVG
MPH, BATTERY VOLTS, COOLANT
TEMP and OIL LIFE LEFT.
TIMER: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that you
can clock the time it takes to get from one point
to another.
To operate,
press the TIMER button until TIMER OFF
0O:OO:OO is displayed on the DIC. Each of the fields for
the hours, minutes and seconds are two numeric digits.
Once TIMER OFF
0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the
TIMER button to start the timing feature. Press the
TIMER button again to stop it.
If you will be starting
and stopping your Cadillac, during
a trip for instance,
the TIMER feature will automatically
start timing where
it left off when you last stopped. To reset it, press and
hold the INFO RESET button until the display reads
TIMER
0O:OO:OO. Press the INFO button to exit from
the TIMER function.
ENGMET You can change the display from English
(miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button.
The same button also changes other readings (like
temperature, fuel and odometer).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine STABILITY REDUCED - 54: If you ever see the
STABILITY REDUCED message, it means there may
be a problem with your stability enhancement system.
If
you see this message, try to reset the system (stop; turn
off the engine; then start the engine again). If the
STABILITY REDUCED message still comes on,
however, it means there is a problem,
so you should see
your Cadillac dealer for service.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM
REMOVE IGNITION KEY
- 33: This message will
appear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key
11) senses that an improper ignition
key is being used to try to start the vehicle. Check the
ignition key for damage. If it is damaged, it may need to
be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the pellet
contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition
key and wait for the DIC to display WAIT
3 MINUTES.
The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and
change the messages to WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT
1 MINUTE and then START CAR. When the START
CAR message is displayed, try again to start the engine.
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42: This
message will appear when the engine has overheated.
Stop and turn the engine
off immediately to avoid severe
engine damage. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35: If this
message appears while the engine is running, stop the
engine and do not operate
it until the cause of low oil
pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can
result. A multiple chime will also sound when this message is displayed.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEMCAR MAY NOT RESTART
- 34: This message means there is a problem
in the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key
11). A fault has been detected in the system
which means that the PASS-Key
I1 system is disabled
and is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually
restarts, however, you may want to take your vehicle to
a proper service center before turning
off the engine.
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF - 111: This message
will appear when the PCM senses that the maximum
speed for your Cadillac has been reached. The speed
of your vehicle will decrease several mph as the fuel
supply
is cutoff. This allows your vehicle to stay in a
stable operating range.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SOURCE: Press this button to switch from radio to
cassette tape play. If no cassette tape is in the tape
player,
CASS appears on the display and then the radio
station appears briefly. The display then reverts back to
showing the time
of day. Press this button again or
BAND to switch back to’the radio.
A EJECT Press the upward triangle button to
remove a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be
activated with the radio
off. Cassette tapes may be
loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing
until the PWR button is pressed. Press
PWR or turn the
ignition key
off to stop the cassette tape player. The tape
will stay in the player and resume play at the point
where it stopped.
If you leave a cassette tape in the
player while listening to the radio,
it may become warm.
CLN: If this message appears on the display, the
cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play
tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Care of
Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean
the player, press and hold
EJECT for five seconds to
reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display
--- to
show the indicator was reset.
Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under
a
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Active Audio AM-FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape and Compact Disc Player
(If Equipped)
For information on the compact disc player, see “Trunk
Mounted CD Changer” later in this section.
Playing the Radio
PWRNOL: Press this knob lightly to release it from its
stored position. The system will turn on. Press the knob
again to turn the system off. To increase volume, turn the
knob clockwise.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease
volume. The volume level will appear on the display.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REV: Press the left arrow to reverse the tape rapidly.
Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will
play while the tape reverses and
REV will appear on the
display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to
another radio station while in
REV mode.
FF: Press the right arrow to fast forward to another part
of the tape. Press it again to return to playing speed. The
radio will play while the tape advances and
FWD will
appear on the display. You may use your station
pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in
FF mode.
SEEK-TUNE: Press the right mow to seek to the next
selection on the tape. Press the left arrow to search for
the previous selection on the tape (REP will appear on
the display). Your tape must have at least three seconds
of silence between each selection for SEEK-TUNE to
work. The sound will mute while seeking.
SCAN: Press this button. SCAN will appear on the
display until the next selection is found and then PLAY
will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to
selections for a few seconds. The tape will go to a
selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next
station. Press this button again to stop scanning.
SIDE: Press this button to change the side of the tape
that is playing. (PLAY shows on the display.)
SOURCE: Press this button to switch from radio to
cassette tape play. If no cassette tape is in the tape
player, CASS appears on the display and then the radio
station appears briefly. The display then reverts back to
showing the time
of day. Press this button again or
BAND to switch back to the radio.
A EJECT Press the upward triangle button to
remove a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be
activated with the radio off. Cassette tapes may be
loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing
until the PWR button is pressed. Press PWR or turn the
ignition key
off to stop the cassette tape player. The tape
will stay in the player and resume play at the point
where it stopped. If you leave
a cassette tape in the
player while listening to the radio, it may become warm.
CLN: If this message appears on the display, the
cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play
tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to the tapes and player.
See “Care of
Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean
the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to
reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display
--- to
show the indicator was reset.
Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under a
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REV: Press the left arrow to reverse the tape rapidly.
Press
it again to return to playing speed. The radio will
play while the tape reverses and
REV will appear on the
display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to
another radio station while in
REV mode.
FF: Press the right arrow to fast forward to another part
of the tape. Press it again to return to playing speed. The
radio will play while the tape advances and
FF will
appear on the display. You may use your station
pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in
FF mode.
SEEK-TUNE: Press the right arrow to seek to the next
selection on the tape. Press the left arrow to search for
the previous selection on the tape (REP will appear on
the display). Your tape must have at least three seconds
of silence between each selection for SEEK-TUNE to
work. The sound will mute while seeking.
SCAN: Press this button. SCAN FF will appear on the
display until the next selection is found and then SCAN
PLAY will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to
selections for a few seconds. The tape will go to a
selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next
selection. Press this button again to stop scanning.
SIDE: Press this button to change the side of the tape
that is playing. (PLAY shows on the display.)
SOURCE: Press this button to switch from radio to
cassette tape play. If no cassette tape is in the tape
player, CASS appears on the display and then the radio
station appears briefly. The display then reverts back to
showing the time of day. Press this button again or
BAND to switch back to the radio.
EJECT Press the upward triangle button to remove
a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be activated with the
radio
off if the ignition is on. Cassette tapes may be loaded
with the radio
off but they will not start playing until the
PWR button is pressed. Press
PWR or turn the ignition
key
off to stop the cassette tape player. The tape will stay
in the player and resume play at the point where it
stopped.
If you leave a cassette tape in the player while
listening to the radio, it may become warm.
CLN: If this message appears on the display, the
cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play
tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Care
of
Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean
the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to
reset the
CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to
show the indicator was reset.
Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under a
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a
mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between
hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you
do a lot
of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the
traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will
eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake
normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the
pedal may get harder to push down.
If your engine
stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But
you will use
it when you brake. Once the power assist is
used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive away,
your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may
hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going
on, and you may even notice that your brake
pedal moves a little. This is normal.
ANTI -
LOCK
If there’s a problem with the
anti-lock brake system, this
warning light will stay on. See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light”
in
the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance.
If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop,
even though you have
anti-lock brakes.
Using
Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the
anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel
the brake
pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Traction Control System
Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel
spin.
This is especially useful in slippery road conditions.
The system operates only
if it senses that one or both of
the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
When
this happens, the system works the front brakes and
reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.
The TRACTION ENGAGED message will display on
the Driver Information Center when the traction control
system is limiting wheel spin. See “Driver Information
Center Messages” in the Index. You may feel or hear the
system working, but this
is normal. If
your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
reengage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” in the
Index.)
TRACTION CONTROL
This warning light will
come on to let you know if
there’s a problem with your
traction control system.
See “Traction Control System Warning Light”
in the
Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions,
you should
always leave the system on. But you can turn the
traction control system off if
you ever need to. (You
should turn the system off
if your vehicle ever gets stuck
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to
pass while you’re awaiting
an opportunity. For one
thing, following too closely reduces your area of
vision, especially if you’re following a larger
vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the
vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a
reasonable distance.
0 When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,
start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t
get too close. Time your move
so you will be
increasing speed as the time comes to move into the
other lane.
If the way is clear to pass, you will have a
“running start” that more than makes up for the
distance
you would lose by dropping back. And if
something happens to cause you to cancel your pass,
you need only slow down and drop back again and
wait for another opportunity.
If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait
your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to
pass
you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle.
Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and
start your left lane change signal before moving out
of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough
ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front
in your
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inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal
and move back into the right lane. (Remember that
your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you
just passed may seem to be farther away from you
than
it really is.)
0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on
two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the
next vehicle.
0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
Even though the brake lamps are not flashing,
it may
be slowing down
or starting to turn.
following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you
can ease a little to the right.
0 If you’re being passed, make it easy for the
Loss of Control
Let’s review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering
and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the
tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and
constantly seek
an escape route or area of less danger.

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In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving”\

those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your Cadillac’s
three control systems.
In the braking skid, your wheels
aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too
much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too
much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid
only the acceleration skid.
If your traction control system is off, then an
acceleration
skid is also best handled by easing your
foot
off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot
off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way
you want the
vehicle to
go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.
If you have the DeVille Concours, you may see the
STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver
Information Center. See “Stability Engaged Message’’ in
the Index.
Of course, traction
is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting
to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn
to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a “mirrored surface”
-- and slow
down when you have
any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
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