windshield wipers CADILLAC DEVILLE 1997 7.G Owners Manual

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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.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your Cadillac may be used
for up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from
RUN to
OFF:
Radio
Power Windows
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Power to these accessories stops after
10 minutes or
if any door is opened.
If you want power for another
10 minutes, turn the ignition key to RUN and then back
to
OFF.

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This lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the
driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Pull the
turn signal lever toward you to use. When
you do:
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If the headlamps are either off or in the DlU mode,
the high-beam headlamps will
turn on. They’ll stay
on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the
lever to turn them
off.
If the headlamps are on low beam, they will shift to
high beam and stay there. Pull the lever toward you
to return to
low beam.
If the headlamps are on high beam, they will switch
to low beam. To return to high beam, pull the lever
toward you.
WIPER: Turn the band on the turn signal lever to
control the wipers.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
Rainsense Wipers (DeVille d’Elegance and
DeVille Concours
Only)
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. (DeVille Only)
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. This
moisture sensor is mounted on the passenger’s
interior side 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the
wiper stalk to one of the five sensitivity levels within the
AUTO DELAY area. The AUTO DELAY position
closest to
OFF is the lowest sensitivity setting. This
allows more water to collect
on the windshield between
wipes. Rotating the stalk away from you to the other
AUTO DELAY settings increases the sensitivity of the
system and frequency of wipes. 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
affected by the Rainsense function,
NOTICE:
The wipers must 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 Rainsense compatible.
WivWield Wa+x
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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can help on long trips. Cruise
control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph
(40 lun/h).
Cruise control shuts off when you apply your brakes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pull the lamp control knob out to the first 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. Push the control knob all the way
back in to turn the lamps and lights
off.
Cluster lighting as well as instrument panel backlighting
will dim only when it is dark outside.
Headlamps
The control for the headlamps is on the left side of the
instrument panel. Pull the lamp control
knob all the way
out to turn the headlamps on. Push the control knob all
the way back in to turn the headlamps off.
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.
Lamps on Reminder
You will hear a warning chime if you open any door
while leaving the lamps
on, if the manual headlamp
control is activated. An exception to this
is when you’re
using twilight sentinel.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The
DRL system will make the low-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness when:
the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off and
the transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps (at
reduced brightness) will be on.
No other exterior lamps
such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on
when the
DRL are being used. Your instrument panel
won’t be lit up either.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The following chart shows what lamps are controlled by the twilight sentinel in various conditions:
1 Linht Outside I Dark Outside 1
Twilight Switch On
Domestic
Domestic
& Canadian Twilight Switch
Off
Canadian
Park and Low
Beams (Automatic) ****
DRL** X
X* No Lamps or Message X*
X X
X***
DRL and Manual Park Lamps** X
Manual Park Lamps X*
X
Manual Low Beams, Park and Fog Lamps X
X Manual Park Lamps and Low Beams X
Manual Park, Fog and DRL** X
X Manual Park and Fog Lamps X*
X***
* Must be in PARK (P)
** Not in PARK (P)
+A* Reminder message will be displayed if not in PARK (P)
**** Lamps turn on automatically if twilight switch is on and windshield wipers are activated
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counterclockwise.
5. Once you have installed the new bulb and socket into
the lamp housing, insert the tab on the lower portion
of the lamp housing first, then gently fit the rest of
the housing in place.
Windshield 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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Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-74
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-53
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-53
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-46
Nut Torque
............................. 5-32. 6-70
Replacement
................................. 6-46
Wrench
..................................... 5-28
Windows
..................................... 2-35
Express-Down
............................... 2-36
Power
...................................... 2-35
Rear Lockout Switch
.......................... 2-36
Warranty Information
............................ 7- 12
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-40
Fluid
.................................. 2.40. 6.25
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-38
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-39
Fuses
...................................... 6-59
Rainsense
................................... 2-39
Winter Driving
................................. 4-26
Wiper Activated Headlamps
...................... 2-46
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-59
Wood Panels. Cleaning
.......................... 6-51
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-9
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-28
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