Service CADILLAC DEVILLE 1998 7.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, the ignition will
be in LOCK. 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.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn
it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it 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.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your vehicle may be used
for up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from
RUN to OFF:
Radio
Power Windows
Astroroof
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, then back
to
OFF, then to LOCK. Always leave your key in
LOCK when using RAP.
If you leave your key in
any other position than LOCK, your battery will
discharge prematurely.
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 does. 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 position starts the engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OVERDRIVE (a): This position is for normal driving.
If you need more power for passing, and you’re:
Going less than 35 mph (55 kmk), push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (55 kmh) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and
have more power.
.NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or
if it doesn’t seem to shift gears as you accelerate,
something may be wrong with
a transaxle system
sensor..
If you drive very far that way, your
vehicle can be damaged.
So if this happens, have
your vehicle serviced right
away. Until then, you
can use SECOND
(2) when you are driving less
than
35 mph (55 km/h) and,OVERDRIVE (a)
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THIRD (3): This position is also. used for normal
driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel
economy than
OVERDRIVE (0).
Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead of
OVERDRIVE (0):
When driving on hilly, winding roads.
When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting
. When going down a steep hill.
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power. You
can use SECOND (2) on hills. It ,can help control your
speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then
you wbuld
also want to use your brakes off and on.
between gears.
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NOTICE:
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Don’t shift into
SECOND (2) unless you are going
slower than
65 mph (105 km/h), or you can
damage your engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power
than
SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills,
or
in deep snow or mud. (If the shft lever is put in
FIRST (l), the transaxle won’t shift into gear until the
vehicle is going slowly enough.)
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If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to
drive. This might happen if you were stuck in
very deep sand
or mud or were up against a solid
object.
You could damage your transaxle.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold
your vehicle there with only the accelerator
pedal. This could cause overheating and damage
the transaxle.
Use your brakes to hold your
vehicle in position on a hill.
Parking Brake
Hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right
foot and push down the
parking brake pedal with
your left foot to set the
parking brake. If the
ignition is on, the PARK
BRAKE indicator light
should come on.
If it
doesn’t, you need to have
your vehicle serviced.
If the parking brake has not been fully released and you
try to drive off with the parking brake on, the PARK
BRAKE indicator light comes on and stays on. See “Parking Brake Indicator Light” in the Index for
more information.
When you move out of PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N),
if the engine is running, the parking brake should
release. If it doesn’t, you can manually release the
parking brake.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before releasing the manual parking brake, be sure
to put the vehicle
in PARK (P) and turn the ignition
to
OFF.
Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel
and pull on the manual release lever, which is located above the parking brake pedal.
If the parking brake does
not release,
you should either drive to the nearest service
station or have
your vehicle towed.
Always shift to PARK (P) before pulling the
manual release lever.
If your hand or arm is in
the way
of the pedal you could be hurt. The pedal
springs back quickly. Keep your hand and arm
away when you use the manual release lever.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them and you could also damage other
parts
of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index. This section shows
what
to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
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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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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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When one of the warningalights comes on and stays on
when you
are driving, or when one of @e gages shows
there.may be a problem, check the section that tells you
, what to do aboyt it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that
-works along with the warning lights and gages. See
“Driver Information Center” later in
this section.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
come
on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts; unless the driver’s safety belt
is
already buckled.
Air Bag Readiness Light .,
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells ybu
if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the
air bag sensors, the air bag modules,
the wiring and the crash sensing and di-agnostic module.
For more information on the
air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
This light will come on
when you start your engine, and
it .will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should
go out. This means
the system is ready.
AIR BAG
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about
20 seconds, then it
will flash for about
70
seconds.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come on.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you stat :the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your
air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The
air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to
RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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~ -
-1 When you turn the
key to
RUN, this light will
come on briefly to show
that the generator and
battery charging systems are working.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts.
If one part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
If
this light stays on, you need service and you should
take your vehicle to the dealer at once.
To save your
battery until you get there, turn off all accessories. This light should come
on briefly when you turn
the ignition key to RUN. If
it doesn’t come on then,
have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there’s
a problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully.
You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.)
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Your braKe system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving
with the brake
system warning light on can lead
to
an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve
pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means you have a brake problem.
Parking Brake Indicator Light
This light comes on when
the parking brake is set, and
it will stay on if the parking
brake does not fully release.
If you try to drive
off with
the parking brake set,
this
light will remain on.
This light should also come on briefly as
you start the
vehicle. If it doesn’t, have the light fixed
so it will be
ready to remind
you if the parking brake has not fully
released. For more information on how to release the
parking brake, see “Parking Brake” earlier in
this section.
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ANTI -
LOCK
Digital Cluster
LOCK
ANT’- (e)
Analog Cluster
If the light stays on, twn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the
light comes on when ,you’re driving, stop as soon as
possible and
turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system.
If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
If the regular brake system waming light isn’t
on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock
brakes.
If the regular brake system warning light is also
on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System
Warning Light” earlier in
this section.
With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come The
anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on when you
start your engine and may stay on for on
briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
several seconds. That’s normal. light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it
will be
.ready
to warn you if there is a problem.
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