display CADILLAC DEVILLE 1998 7.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Central Door Unlocking System
Your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped
with the optional theft-deterrent system. When
unlocking either front door, you can unlock the other
doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few
seconds or by quickly turning the door key twice in the
lock cylinder.
Power Door Locks
Press the power door lock to
lock
or unlock all the doors
‘at’once. The rear power
door locks provide a lock
only function as a I
convenience feature., For
safety reasons, they will not
unlock the doors.
Automatic Door Locks
Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time
you move the’ shift lever out
of PARK (P), all of the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock every time you
stop the vehicle and move the shift lever
into PARK (P). ’
If someone needs to get out while your vehicle is not in -
PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power
lock. When the
door is closed again, it will not lock
automatically. Use the manual or power lock to lock the
door again.
If you need to lock the doors before shifting
out
of PARK (P), use the manual or power lock button
to lock the doors.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
(If Equipped)
With the ignition in RUN, the door locks can be I
programmed through prompts displayed by the Driver I
Information Center (DIC). These prompts allow the
driver to choose
various lock settings. For programming
information, see “Programmable, Memory and
Personalization Features” later
in this section.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PASS-Kev@ I1
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
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theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key I1 is a passive
system. The system is
armed when the key
is
removed from the ignition.
PASS-Key
I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that is read by the system in your vehicle.
If the key
resistor matches the code stored in the vehicle system,
the vehicle’s fuel and starting systems will be enabled.
If
an incorrect key is used, the vehicle’s fuel and starting
systems are disabled for three minutes. Additional
attempts during this lockout period will not start the car,
even with the correct key.
If the engine does not start and the STARTING
DISABLED, REMOVE KEY message is displayed in
the Driver Information Center, your key should be
checked for damage. Starting may be attempted with an
undamaged key immediately. See your dealer
or a
locksmith for key service.
If the STARTING DISABLED, REMOVE KEY and
WAIT
3 MINUTES messages are displayed, the key
should be cleaned. After three minutes,
try again. A
START CAR message will appear at this time. If the
engine still does not start, wait three minutes and
try a
duplicate key. At this time, fuses should be checked
(see
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the engine
does not start with the duplicate key, your vehicle needs
service. See your dealer for service.
If the THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM, CAR MAY NOT
START message is displayed during vehicle operation, a
fault has been detected in the system. This means
the
PASS-Key I1 system is disabled and is not protecting
the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts. See your dealer
for service.
If an ignition key
is lost or damaged, see your dealer or
a locksmith to have a new key made.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
Tbrn and Lane Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
The lever returns automatically when the
turn is complete.
I A I An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts
to flash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change
is complete. The lever returns when it’s released.
If the turn signal
is left on, a warning chime will sound
and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
TURN SIGNAL ON (after driving about a mile) to
remind you to turn it off. Arrows that
flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned out signal bulb.
Other drivers won’t see the turn signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. Check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs if the
arrow fails
to work when signaling a turn.
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
Pull the turn signal lever all
the way toward you and
then release it to change the
headlamps from low beam
to high or from high beam
to low.
This light on the instr..__lent panel will
be on, indicating
high beam usage.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
Windshield Washer
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.
At the top of the turn signaVmultifunction lever, there is
a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer
fluid
on the windshield, press and release this paddle.
The wipers will clear the windshield and either
stop or
return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles,
press and hold the paddle.
LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the Driver
Information Center
(DIC) when the washer fluid reaches
a low level.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Setting Cruise Control
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button
and
go into cruise when you don’t want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch
off until you want to use it.
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Accelerate to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET CRUISE button at the end of the lever
and release it. The CRUISE ENGAGED message
will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then
applying the brake will end the cruise function. Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or
more,
you can move the cruise control switch
from ON to
R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second to
reset.
This returns you to your desired preset speed. Also
note that the Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display the CRUISE ENGAGED message again.
Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A longer than
half a second, the vehicle will accelerate until
you
release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you
want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Push the button at the end of the lever and then
release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll
now cruise at the higher speed.
0 Move the cruise switch fiom ON to FUA. Hold it there
until you reach a desired
speed and then release the
switch.
(To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the switch to R/A. Each time you do this, your
vehicle
will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.)
The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET
CRUISE button.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach a desired lower speed, then release it.
A
CRUISE ENGAGED message will then display in
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
button for less than half a second. Each time you do
this, you’ll go
1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal
to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to. a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brakes
or downshifting into FIRST
(1) takes you out of cruise
control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble
and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Move the CRUISE switch to OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when you
turn
off the cruise control or the ignition.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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
o€ 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
0 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. When
the twilight sentinel switch is on and it’s dark
enough outside, the low-beam headlamps (at reduced
intensity) will turn
off and normal low-beam headlamp
operation will occur. When the twilight sentinel switch
is on and it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps
will go
off, and the low-beam headlamps at reduced
brightness will take over for the
Dm.
If it’s dark enough outside and the twilight sentinel
control
is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message
will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
This message informs the driver that turning
on the
exterior lamps is recommended even though the DRL
are still illuminated (it’s become dark enough outside to
require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps).
Turning on the twilight sentinel, the headlamp switch or
the fog lamp switch will remove the HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off the
twilight sentinel and shift the transaxle into PARK
(P).
Placing your vehicle in PARK (P) disables the Dm.
The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P).
To drive your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off the
twilight sentinel and manually
turn on the parking lamps.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need
it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you move the control all the way to the right, the
lamps
will remain on for approximately three minutes
after the ignition has been turned to
OFF or LOCK. If
you move the control
so it is just on, the lamps will go
off quickly when you turn the ignition’switch out of
RUN. You can adjust the delay time from only a few
seconds to three minutes.
If it’s dark enough outside and the twilight sentinel
control is
off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message
will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
This message informs the driver that tuming on the
exterior lamps is recommended (it’s become dark
enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other
exterior lamps).
Turning on the twilight sentinel, the
headlamp switch or the
fog lamp switch will remove the
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message.
Light Sensor
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The light sensor for the DRL and the twilight sentinel is
located in the center of the front defogger grille.
If you
cover
the sensor, it will read “dark‘’ and the lamps will
come on.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mirror Operation
To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press
AUTO.
To turn off automatic dimming, press OW.
The green indicator light will be illuminated when this
feature is active.
Time Delay
The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which
prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to
the day position.
This delay prevents rapid changing of
the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic.
Cleaning the Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the
photocells when necessary.
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
with Compass
(If Equipped)
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Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside
rearview mirror with a compass.
When set in the
MIRROR position, this mirror
automatically changes
to reduce glare from headlamps
behind you.
The
mirror also includes an eight-point compass display in
the upper right corner of the mirror face. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the
liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mirror Operation Compass Operation
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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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