instrument panel CADILLAC DEVILLE 1997 7.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driver’s Side Temperature Button
The red and blue temperature buttons adjust the air
temperature coming through the system. Press the blue
button for a cooler setting or the red button for a
warmer setting.
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob
With this feature, the right front passenger can control
the temperature of air for hisher own zone. The
passenger can select a four degree warmer or cooler
temperature from the driver’s setting.
To turn the system on, press the knob on the passenger’s
side armrest. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the
temperature and turn counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature. Press the knob again
to turn the system off.
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature is always displayed when your
vehicle is running. You can change it from Fahrenheit to
Celsius by pressing
the ENG/MET (Englishlmetric)
button on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
The outside temperature sensor is located near the front
grille. The sensor can be affected by road or engine heat
during idling, slow driving
or when the engine is first
started after a short trip. In order to ensure proper
automatic climate control operation, the outside air temperature
display may not update as quickly as
expected. This is
to allow the air surrounding the outside
temperature sensor
to be as close to the actual outside
conditions as possible. This is determined by how much
time has elapsed since the vehicle has been turned
off
and by vehicle speed.
Mode Controls
The AUTOBCON button automatically controls the
direction of air delivery for air conditioning and non-air
conditioning modes.
Automatic Operation
When the system is set for automatic operation, sensors
will control the air delivery mode. Air will come from
the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The fan speed
will vary as the system maintains the selected
temperature setting.
Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor
located in the middle of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor is used by the automatic system
to regulate temperature.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To find your comfort zone, start with the 75°F (24°C)
setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Press the red or blue temperature buttons
to
adjust the temperature if necessary. If you choose 60°F
(16"C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling
setting and will not regulate fan speed. If you choose the
temperature of
90°F (32"C), the system will remain at
that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan
speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause
the system to heat or cool any faster.
With the automatic setting, the air conditioning
compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool
the air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need
for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor
outlets.
As the interior temperature approaches a desired
setting, the blower speed will decrease.
To maintain
interior comfort, the aifflow may move to the instrument
panel air outlets and floor outlets (bi-level mode). On
bright sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may come
out of the air conditioning outlets (AC mode) to
maintain cornfort and prevent stuffiness. If
your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it
set on AUTO, the air will first flow out the floor air
outlets for a few seconds. That is normal. This is to
expel hot air from the air outlets. As the air is cooled,
the airflow will move through the air conditioning
outlets. If you start your vehicle with the fan setting on
HI, it will skip the air conditioning purge.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available.
The length of delay depends on the outside air
temperature, engine coolant temperature or the time
since the engine was last started.
As the coolant warms
up, the blower fan speed will gradually increase and air
will flow from the heater outlets, with some airflow to
the windshield to prevent fogging under most
normal conditions.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the
control setting the next time you start your engine,
except for recirculation and defrost. Each ignition cycle
cancels recirculation, whereas,
DEFROST will change
to automatic operation when the ignition
is shut off and
then turned back on.
3-4

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Electronic Solar Sensor Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel
(If Equipped)
The sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation and is
located on top of the instrument panel near the
windshield. The
ECC system uses this information to
automatically make the necessary temperature and
airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort.
3-6
Fan Button
The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed.
Press the up
arrow to increase fan speed and the down
arrow to decrease fan speed.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driver’s Side Temperature Knob
The TEMP/AUTO knob adjusts the air temperature coming
through the system.
Turn the TEMP/AUTO knob clockwise
to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to
decrease the temperature. Press the
TEMWAUTO knob to
put the system
in the automatic mode.
Passenger’s Side Temperature Button
With this feature, the right front passenger can control
the temperature of air for hisher own zone. The
passenger can select a four degree warmer or cooler
temperature from the driver’s setting.
To turn the system on, press the PASS/TEMP button
located below the radio. Press the up arrow to increase
the temperature and press the down arrow to decrease
the climate setting. Pressing the OFF button will turn
off
the dual-zone function.
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature is always displayed when your
vehicle is running. You can change it from Fahrenheit to
Celsius by pressing the ENGMET (Englishlmetric) on
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
The outside temperature sensor is located near the front
grille. The sensor can be affected by road or engine heat
during idling, slow driving or when the engine is first started after a short trip. In order
to ensure proper
automatic climate control operation, the outside air
temperature display may not update as quickly as
expected. This is to allow the air surrounding the outside
temperature sensor to be as close to the actual outside
conditions
as possible. This is determined by how much
time has elapsed since the vehicle has been turned off
and by vehicle speed.
Mode Button
Press this button to deliver air through the floor, middle
or windshield outlets. The system will stay in the
selected mode until the MODE button is pushed again.
Press the up
or down arrow to cycle through the
available modes.
Automatic Operation
When the system is set for automatic operation, sensors
will control the air delivery mode. Air will come from
the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The fan speed
will vary as the system maintains the selected
temperature setting.
Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor
located in the middle of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor is used by the automatic system
to regulate temperature.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To find your comfort zone, start with the 75 OF (24°C)
setting and allow about
20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Turn the
TEMP/AUTO knob to adjust the
temperature
if necessary. If you choose 60°F (1 6"C),
the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting
and will not regulate fan speed. If you choose the
temperature of
90°F (32 O C), the system will remain at
that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan
speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause
the system to heat or cool any faster.
With the automatic setting, the air conditioning
compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool
the air.
In cold weather, when the system senses the need
for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor
outlets.
As the interior temperature approaches a desired
setting, the blower speed will decrease.
To maintain
interior comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument
panel
air outlets and floor outlets (bi-level mode). On
bright sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may come
out of the
air conditioning outlets (AC mode) to
maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness. If
your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it
set on
AUTO, the air will first flow out the floor air
outlets for a few seconds. That is normal.
This is to
expel hot air from the
air outlets. As the air is cooled,
the airflow will move through the
air conditioning
outlets.
If you start your vehicle with the fan setting on
HI, it will skip the air conditioning purge.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will
delay turning on the fan
until warm air is available. The
length of delay depends on the outside
air temperature,
engine coolant temperature or the time since the engine
was last started.
As the coolant warms up, the blower fan
speed will gradually increase and
air will flow from the
heater outlets, with some airflow to the windshield to
prevent fogging under most normal conditions.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the
control setting the next time you start your engine,
except for recirculation and defrost. Each ignition cycle
cancels recirculation, whereas,
DEFROST will change
to automatic operation when the ignition is shut
off and
then turned back on.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Manual -= mation
You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or
fan speed.
he
fl AC: This setting directs airflow through the
middle instrument panel outlets.
he
BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper
portion of your body through the four instrument panel
outlets while warmed air
is directed to the floor.
'# HEATERDEFROST: This setting directs air to
the floor outlets and toward the windshield.
lfl HEATER: This setting directs warmed air
through the floor outlets. Some warm air is diverted to
the windshield to minimize fogging.
DEFROST Press this button to quickly remove
fog or frost from the windshield.
This setting sends most
of the airflow to the windshield with only a small
amount to
the floor outlets.
we
0
# FAN SPEEDS: Press the button with the fan symbol
on it until AUTO is displayed on the screen. At
this
setting, the fan speed is automatically controlled. If it is
cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum
high fan speed right away. The system checks the
temperature of the engine coolant to assure it is warm
enough to provide heat. When the engine coolant is
warm, the controller allows the fan to gradually increase
to a higher speed.
This prevents cold air from blowing
into the passenger compartment. If you want the blower
fan at a high speed, press the up arrow button until you see HI on the display. If you want the fan speed to be
automatic, but
you like the fan speed to be higher than
the AUTO setting, press the fan symbol button until HI
AUTO is shown on the display. If you want the blower
fan at a low speed, press the down arrow button until LO
is shown on the display. If you want the fan speed to run
lower than the AUTO setting, press the button until
LO
AUTO is shown on the display.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heating
With the digital cluster climate control panel, press the AUTOECON button to direct airflow and to help save
fuel. Adjust the temperature, if necessary, by pressing
the blue button to decrease temperature and pressing the
red button to increase temperature. Also remember to
adjust the fan speed by pressing the up or down
arrow.
If you have the analog cluster climate control panel,
press the
MODE button to select heater. Adjust the
interior temperature to a comfortable level and
if the fan
speed needs adjusting, press the up or down arrow.
With each system, outside air will be brought in and sent
through the floor, air conditioning or bi-level outlets
(depending on the condition). The heater works best if
you keep your windows closed while using it.
Ventilation System
Your Cadillac’s flow-through ventilation system
supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving.
Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or
the air conditioning fan is running.
The front outlets are located in the center and at each
side of the instrument panel.
You can adjust the
direction
of airflow by moving the center control levers
or you can stop the airflow by moving the lever located
on each side of the outlets downward.
3-11

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing
a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check
with your Cadillac dealer. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps
will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,\

change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on
the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your brakes
so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around
45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the
possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This light on the instrument
panel will flash, indicating
that the hazard warning
The hazard warning flashers will work once the button
is pressed in regardless
of the key position.
Pull out on the collar to turn the flashers
off. When the
hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals won’t
work since they are already flashing.
5-3

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Attach a separate safety chain around the end of each
axle inboard
of the spring.
Engine Overheating
You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE
ENGINE message or a STOP ENGINE ENGINE
OVERHEATED message on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). There is also an engine temperature
warning light and/or gage on the instrument panel. See
“Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light” or
“Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index.
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode
Should a low coolant condition exist and the message
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED is displayed,
an overheat protection mode which alternates firing
groups
of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
In this mode, you will notice a loss in power and engine
performance. This operating mode allows your vehicle
to be driven to a safe place in
an emergency; you may
drive up to
50 miles (80 km). Towing a trailer in the
overheat protection mode should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the overheated engine protection
operating mode, to
avoid engine damage, allow
the engine to cool before attempting any repair.
The engine oil will
be severely degraded. Repair
the cause
of coolant loss, change the oil and reset
the oil life indicator. See “Engine Oil, When to
Change” in the Index.
. 5-15