CADILLAC DEVILLE 1998 7.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CADILLAC, Model Year: 1998, Model line: DEVILLE, Model: CADILLAC DEVILLE 1998 7.GPages: 386, PDF Size: 22.36 MB
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The  right  side of  the  switch  located  at  the bottom  of  the 
mirror  turns  the  electrochromic  mirror  on 
and off. To 
turn  on  the  automatic  dimming  feature,  press  MIRROR. 
To turn off automatic  dimming,  press  MIRROR  again. 
The  green  indicator  light  will  be illuminated  when  this 
feature  is  active.  Press  the  COMPASS  switch  once  to  turn  the  compass  on 
or off. 
When  the  ignition  and  the  compass  feature  are  on,  the 
compass  will  show  two  character  boxes  for 
approximately  two  seconds.  After  two  seconds,  the 
mirror  will  display  the  compass  heading. 
If, after  two  seconds,  the  display  does  not  show  a 
compass  heading 
("N' for  North,  for example),  there 
may  be  a  strong  magnetic  field  interfering  with  the  compass.  Such  interference  may  be  caused  by  a 
magnetic  antenna  mount,  magnetic  note  pad  holder 
or a 
similar  magnetic  item. 
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The mirror  is set in  zone  eight  upon  leaving  the  factory. 
It  will  be  necessary  to adjust  the  compass  to  compensate 
for  compass  variance  if 
you live  outside  zone  eight. 
Under  certain  circumstances, 
as during  a  long  distance 
cross-country  trip, it will be necessary  to  adjust  for 
compass  variance.  Compass  variance 
is the  difference 
between  earth’s  magnetic  north  and  true geographic 
north. 
If not  adjusted  to  account  for compass  variance, 
your  compass  could  give 
false readings. 
To  adjust  for compass  variance: 
1. Use  the COMPASS button  located  at  the bottom  of 
the  mirror. 
2. Press  and  hold  the  COMPASS  button  until a zone 
number  appears  in the  display. 
on  the  following  zone  map. 
3. Find  your  current  location  and  variance  zone  number 4. Press  the  COMPASS  button  on  the  bottom of the 
mirror  until  the  new  zone  number  appears 
in the 
display.  After  you  stop  pressing  the  button, 
the display 
will  show  a 
“C” in  the  direction  display  within  a 
few  seconds. 
(This is  the  automatic  calibration 
mode 
-- you’ll  need  to  drive  in  a  circle  to  calibrate  the 
mirror.  See  “Compass  Calibration”  following.) 
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If the  letter “C” appears  in  the  compass  display,  the 
mirror  may  need  calibration. 
The  mirror  can  be  calibrated  in one 
of two  ways: 
0 Drive  the  vehicle in circles  at 5 mph (8 km/h) or  less 
0 Drive  the  vehicle  on’your everyday  routine. 
until  the  display  reads  a  direction,  or 
The control  on  the 
driver’s  door  armrest 
operates  both  outside 
rearview 
mirrors. Rotate the 
control  knob  to  choose  the 
right  or  left  mirror. 
To adjust  the  mirror,  push  the  control knob in  the 
direction  you  want  the  mirror  to 
go. Adjust  each  mirror 
so you  can  see  the  side of your  vehicle and the  area 
behind  your  vehicle. 
When  you  operate  the  rear  window  defogger,  it 
also 
warms both  outside  mirrors  to  help  clear  them of fog 
or  ice. 
The  mirrors  can  also  be  programmed for personalization 
if  you  have  the  optional  memory  package.  For  more 
information,  see “Memory  Seat  and  Mirrors”  in 
the  Index. 
Driver’s  Outside  Auto-Dimming  Rearview  Mirror 
Only  the  driver’s  side  outside  mirror  will  adjust  for the 
glare 
of headlamps  behind  you.  This  feature  is 
controlled  by  the  on  and 
off settings on the 
electrochromic  mirror.  See  “Electrochromic  Daymight 
Rearview  Mirror”  earlier  in  this  section. 
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If your  vehicle is equipped with memory  mirrors, it will 
. also be  equipped  with  the  curb  view  assist  mirror 
feature. 
This featbre,  will  cause  the  passenger  mirror to 
tilt when  the vehicle  is in REVERSE (R). This feature 
may  be  useful 
in allowing  you to view  the  curb  when 
you  are  parallel 
parking. 
When  the  vehicle  is shifted  out of REVERSE (R) and  a, 
five  second  delay  has  occurred,  the passenger.mirror 
, 
will  return  to  its original position. 
If mer adjustment  is needed  after the mirror is tilted, 
the  mirror  switch  may  be  used. 
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Convex  Outside  Mirror 
Your  passenger’s  side  mirror  is convex. A convex 
mirror’s  surface  is curved 
so you  can  see  more  from  the, 
driver’s  seat. 
A convex  mirror  can  make  things (like other 
vehicles)  look  farther  away  than  they  really  are. 
If you cut  too  sharply  into  the  right  lane, you 
could  hit a vehicle  on  your  right.  Check  your 
inside  mirror 
or glance  over your shoulder  before 
changing  lanes. 
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Glove Box 
The glove  box  is  located  in front  of the  passenger’s  seat. 
To  lock  the  glove  box  door,  insert the oval  key  into 
the 
lock  cylinder  and  turn  it to  the  right.  Turn  the key  to the 
left 
to unlock  the door. 
Map  Pocket 
The maphtorage  pockets  are  located  on  each 
front  door  as  well  as on the  passenger’s  and  driver’s 
front  seatbacks. 
Front  Storage  Armrest 
(DeVille  and  DeVille  d’Elegance  Only) 
The front  storage  area  comes  with  a  coinholder, a 
storage  compartment  for CDs  or  tapes,  an  optional 
phone  and  a  dual  cupholder  that  unfolds  for use. 
Center  Console  Storage  Area 
(DeVille  Concours  Only) 
The  full console  includes  a  storage  co,mpartment  for 
CDs  or  tapes,  an  optional  phone,  an  armrest  and  a 
cupholder.  The cupholder  can 
be opened  by  pressing  on 
the  surface  panel  located  in  front  of the  armrest.  Close 
the  lid 
to secure. 
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Your vehicle  may  be  equipped  with  a rear  seat  armrest 
which  includes  an  open  storage  compartment  and  a dual 
cupholder  that  unfolds  for use. 
To open,  lift the  front 
edge. 
(This feature  is  available  on  vehicles  with  leather 
interiors  only.) 
Conver 0 I nce  Net 
The convenience  net  is  located  inside the  back  wall  of 
the  trunk.  Put  small  loads,  like  grocery  bags,  behind  the 
net.  It  can  help  keep  them  from  falling over  during  sharp 
turns  or quick  starts  and  stops. 
The  net  is not  for larger,  heavier  loads.  Store them  in  the 
trunk  as  far forward  as  you  can.  When  not  using  the  net, 
hook  the  net  to  the  tabs  securing  it to  the  sill  plate. 
Ashtrays  and  Cigarette  Lighter 
With  the  full center  console  (available  on  DeVille 
Concours  only),  press 
on the  cover,  which  is  located 
below  the  climate  control  system,  to  reveal  the  front 
ashtray.  To clean  this  ashtray,  lift it out  by  gripping  the 
sides.  For  vehicles  without  the  center  console,  pull  the  tray 
out to  reveal  the  ashtray.  The  tray  is located  beneath 
the  radio. 
To clean  this  ashtray,  lift it out by pulling  on 
the  snuffer. 
To use  the  rear  ashtray,  lift  the  lid. 
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Don’t  put  papers  or  other  flammable  items 
into  your  ashtrays.  Hot  cigarettes  or  other 
smoking  materials  could  ignite  them,  causing  a 
damaging  fire. 
The  cigarette  lighter is  located  near  the  ashtray.  Press  it 
all  the  way  in  and  release.  It will  pop  back  by  itself 
when  it’s  ready  to  light. You  may  also  have  a lighter 
located  at the  rear  seat  air  outlet. 
Note  that  power  to  the  cigarette  lighter  will  shut 
off 10 
minutes  after  the  ignition  is turned  off.  This  helps  to 
prevent  battery  drainage.  For  more  information,  see  “Inadvertent  Battery  Saver”  earlier in this  section. 
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Illuminated  Visor  Vanity  Mirror 
Turn the  sunshade  down  and lift the  cover  to  see  the 
mirror.  Move  the slide  switch 
up or  down  to  brighten or 
Don’t  hold  a  cigarette  lighter  in  with  your  hand 
while  it  is  heating. 
If you  do,  it  won’t  be  able  to 
dim the lamp. 
lighter  and  the  heating  element. Turn  the  sunshade  down  and  lift  the  cover  to  see  the 
(If Equipped) ready.  That  can  make it overheat,  damaging  the 
Illuminated  Rear  Seat  Visor  Vanity  Mirror back  away  from  the  heating  element  when  it’s 
mirror.  Move  the  slide  switch up or down  to  brighten  or 
dim  the lamp. 
ur 7isors 
awing  down  the  visor  to  block  out  glare.  It can  also  be Cellular  Telephone  (Option) 
detached  from the center  mount  and  moved  to  the  side 
Your vehicle  has  been  prewired  for dealer  installation  of 
while  the  auxiliary  sunshade  remains  to  block  glare  a  Cadillac  dual-mode  (analog/digital)  cellular  telephone. 
from the  front. 
hll the front  shade  from  the  headliner A fixed  mobile  or  a  portable  hand-heid  system is 
and  position  it to  your  preference. 
available.  Either  system  has  steering  wheel  telephone 
The  driver’s  sunshade  is 
also equipped  with  a  storage  controls  and  information  output  through  the  Driver 
flap  that  can  be  used  for maps  or toll  tickets.  Information  Center  (DIC).  Voice  activation  and 
hands-free  operation  are  standard  features.  For  more 
information,  contact  your  dealer. 
A user’s  guide  is 
provided  with  the  telephone. 
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This  system  may be ordered  through  your  dealer  and 
will  include  the  optional  fixed  cellular  telephone.  The 
following  services  are  available 
24 hours  a  day: 
Roadside  Service  with  Location 
0 Emergency  Services  Button 
Remote  Door  Unlock 
Theft DetectiodNotification  and 
S tolen-Vehicle  Tracking 
Bag  Deployment 
Automatic  Notification  of Front  Air 
0 Concierge/Customer  Convenience  Services 
For  more  information,  contact  your  dealer. 
Assist Handles 
A  handle  above  each  door  can  be  used  when  getting  out 
of  your  vehicle. 
Umbrella  Holder 
(DeVille  d’Elegance  Only) 
The  driver’s  front seat  cushion  comes  equipped 
with  an  umbrella  holder.  Gently  slide  the umbrella  into 
the  slot  located  under  the  front portion  of the  driver’s 
seat  cushion. 
Floor Mats 
Your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  rubber-backed  front and 
rear  floor  mats.  Keep  them  clean  by vacuuming  and 
using  a  spot  cleaner,  if  necessary. 
Do not  machine  wash. 
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The  control  switch  only  works  when  the  ignition  is  on  or when  the  Retained  Accessory  Power 
(RAP) is  active.  Press  the  switch  rearward  and  release  to  express-open 
the  glass  panel  and  sunshade.  The  sunshade  can  also  be 
opened  by  hand. 
If you  want to stop  the  roof  in a 
partially  opened  position,  press  the  switch  in  either 
direction.  Press  and  release  the  switch  again  to  open  it  fully. 
Press  and  hold  the  switch  forward  to  close  the  glass 
panel.  The  sunshade  can  only  be  closed  by hand. 
To vent,  press  the  switch  forward  when  the  glass  panel 
is  closed.  Open  the  sunshade  by hand.  To close  the  vent, 
press  the  switch  rearward. 
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This  device  complies  with Part 15 of the  FCC  Rules. 
Operation  is subject  to  the  following  two  conditions: 
(1) this device  may  not  cause  harmful  interference, 
and 
(2) this  device  must  accept  any  interference 
received,  including  interference  that  may cause 
undesired  operation. 
This  device  complies  with 
RSS-210 of Industry  Canada. 
Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two  conditions: 
(1) this device  may not  cause  interference,  and (2) this 
device  must  accept  any  interference,  including  interference  that  may  cause  undesired  operation 
of 
the  device. 
Changes  and  modifications  to  this  system 
by other  than 
an  authorized  service  facility  could  void  authorization  to 
use  this  equipment. 
Programming  the  Transmitter 
Do  not  use  the  universal  transmitter  with  any  garage 
door  opener  that  does  not  have  the “stop  and  reverse” 
safety  feature.  This  includes  any  garage  door  opener 
model  manufactured  before  April 
1, 1982. 
Be  sure  that  people  and  objects  are clear  of the  garage 
door  you are  programming. 
Your  vehicle’s  engine  should 
be turned  off  while 
programming  the  transmitter.  Follow  these  steps 
to 
program  up  to  three  channels: 
1. If  you  have  previously  programmed  a  transmitter 
channel,  proceed  to  Step 
2. Otherwise,  hold  down 
the  two  outside  buttons  on  the universal  transmitter 
until  the  amber  light begins  to  flash  rapidly 
(approximately 
20 seconds).  Then  release  the 
buttons.  This  procedure  initializes  the  memory  and  erases  any  previous  settings  for all  three  channels. 
2. Decide  which  one of the  three  channels  you  want 
to  program.