ignition CADILLAC DEVILLE 1998 7.G Owners Manual

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that
is Cadillac. The name Cadillac is appropriately that of
Antoine ’de La Mothe’ Cadillac, the French militqy commander
who founded. the city
of Detroit in. 1701. What better name for
the oldat automobile manufacturer in Detroit.
Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, commonplace as standardized parts are today, in 1908
initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the parts we\
re still individually hand fitted both in
founding of Cadillac
in 1902. His exacting standards production and service.
prompted the motto
by which Cadillac has been guided
over
the years - “Craftsmanship A Creed - Accuracy
A Law.”
The introduction
of the -first four cylinder engine in 1905
led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds
up to
50 mph.
For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal
Automobile Club
of England awarded the prestigious
Dewar Trophy to Cadillac twice. . . first in 1908 for
achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again
for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting
and ignition system on
1912 models. Cadillac is the
only American manufacturer to win this honor and
the only manufacturer in the world to win it twice. As
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped) Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)
The
LUMBAR control is
located on the outboard side
of each front seat. It
provides additional support
to your lower back and it
works independently of the
other seat controls. Use the
power seat control first to
get the proper position.
Then proceed with the
lumbar adjustment.
To reshape the lower seatback, move the LUMBAR
switch forward to increase support and rearward to
decrease support. Move the LUMBAR switch side to
side to raise or lower the support mechanism to suit
your preference.
Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it
may during long trips,
so should the position of your
lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed.
If you have the optional personalization package, the
power lumbar control can be programmed for memory
recall. For more information, see “Programmable, Memory and Personalization Features” in the Index. Automatic seat and mirror movement will occur if the
Remote Keyless Entry
(RE) transmitter is used to
enter the vehicle. The number on the back of the
transmitter corresponds to the
1 or 2 seat and
mirror position.
After the unlock button is pressed on the
RKE
transmitter (the ignition must be in LOCK) or when the
key is placed in the ignition, the seat and mirrors will
automatically adjust to the appropriate position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic seat and mirror movement is programmed
through the Driver Information Center (DIC)
so that the
driver can select whether or not movement will occur
using the
RKE transmitter or by placing the ignition key
in the ignition. For programming information, see
“Programmable, Memory and Personalization
Features” in the Index.
Heated Front Seat (Option)
The control is located on the outboard side of each front
seat. Move the
SEAT HEAT control to either LO or HI to turn on the heating elements in the seat.
The
LO
setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat
approximates body temperature. The
HI setting heats the
seat to a slightly higher temperature.
A telltale light in
the control reminds you that the heating system is in use.
The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is
turned on.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Press the recliner control forward or rearward to adjust
the seatback.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are
parts of the air bag systems in several places
around your vehicle. Your dealer and the DeVille
Service Manual have information about servicing your
vehicle and the air bag systems.
To purchase a service
manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in
the Index.
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For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air
bag can still inflate during improper service. You
can be injured if you are close
to an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are
probably part
of the air bag systems. Be sure to
follow proper service procedures, and make sure
the person performing work for you is qualified
to do
so.
The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance.
Center Passenger Position
Lap Belt
If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench
seat, someone can sit in the center positions.
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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your ve\
hicle, and information on starting,
shifting
and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Trunk
Theft Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)
PASS-Key’II
New Vehicle “Break-In’’
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK
(P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
Windows
Tilt Wheel
Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Sun Visors
Cellular Telephone (Option)
Astroroof (Option)
Universal Transmitter (Option)
Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC)

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A CAUTION:
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls
or even make the vehicle move. If they
turned the ignition to
RUN and moved the shift
lever out
of PARK (P), that would release the
parking brake. Don’t leave the keys
in a vehicle
with young children.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The square key is for the
ignition only. It has a
resistor pellet which is part
of the vehicle’s
PASS-Key% system.
The
oval key
doors and all is
for the
other locks. When
a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the
plug
from the door key. The plug has a code on it that
tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make
extra keys. The ignition key has a
bar code tag attached
to it rather than a knock out plug.
Your dealer or
qualified locksmith can make extra ignition keys by
reading the
bar code tag.
Keep the
bar code tag and the door key plugs in a safe
place. If you lose your keys, you will be able to have
new ones made using the plug or
bar code tag.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. You
can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside and you
may have to
damage your vehicle
to get in. Be sure you
have extra keys.
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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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Your vehicle is equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors of your
vehicle from the inside.
To
use this lock:
1. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the
2. Close the door.
ENGAGED position.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors
of your vehicle cannot be opened from
the inside when this feature is in use. When
you want to open a rear door when the security
lock is on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way down.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Anti-Lockout Feature
Leaving your key in any ignition position with any door open will disable
the use of the power door lock
switches
as well as the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. If you close the doors, you can lock
them using the remote keyless entry transmitter. It
is
always recommended that you remove the ignition key
when locking your vehicle.
Note that the anti-lockout feature can be overridden
by
holding the driver's power door lock switch for three
seconds or longer.
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Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take
it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area,
or take them with you. If you park in
a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it
up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key?
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If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
Put your valuables
in a storage area, like your
trunk or glove
box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.
Close all windows.
Lock the glove
box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
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