ignition CADILLAC DEVILLE 1999 7.G Service Manual

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Analog Control Buttons (DeVille Concours Only)
YES TRIP RESET: By using this button, you can tell
how far you've gone since you last set the trip display
back to zero. To reset, press and hold the button until
zeros appear. If your vehicle is domestic, the trip
odometer will return to zero after 999.9 miles
(1 609 km). If your vehicle is Canadian, the trip
odometer will return to zero after 1 999.9 km
(1,242 miles).
NO INFO RESET: Pressing this button will reset the
MPG AVG, GAL FUEL USED, AVG MPH and OIL
LIFE LEFT. Pressing NO INFO RESET when a
non
-resettable display appears will cause a ªrecallº
mode to occur. When this happens, all DIC warning
messages that have been displayed since the ignition key
was turned to RUN will redisplay. If no messages were
displayed, a MONITORED SYSTEMS OK message
will appear.SKIP INFO: Pressing this button repeatedly will
display the RANGE, MPG AVG, MPG INST, GAL
FUEL USED, AVG MPH, BATTERY VOLTS and
OIL LIFE LEFT.
TIMER: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that
you can clock the time it takes to get from one point
to another.
To operate, press the TIMER button until TIMER OFF
00:00:00 is displayed on the DIC. Each of the fields for
the hours, minutes and seconds are two numeric digits.
Once TIMER OFF 00:00:00 is displayed, press the
TIMER button to start the timing feature. Press the
TIMER button again to stop it. If you will be starting
and stopping your vehicle
-- during a trip for
instance
-- the TIMER feature will automatically start
timing where it left off when you last stopped. To reset
it, press and hold the NO INFO RESET button until the
display reads TIMER 00:00:00. Press the NO INFO
RESET button to exit from the TIMER function.
ENG/MET: You can change the display from English
(miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button.
The same button also changes other readings (like
temperature, fuel and odometer).

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CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will
appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See
the Maintenance Schedule booklet for the proper fluid
and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID
- 37: This message will
display if the ignition is in RUN to inform the driver that
the brake fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir
level and add fluid as needed. Have the brake system
serviced by a technician as soon as possible. If the brake
warning light is on, follow the directions in that part.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
- 2: This message
will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a technician as
soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL GAUGE
- 39: This message will
appear when the fuel supply is less than four gallons
(15.2 L) and the display is turned off (digital clusters
only). A single chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
CHECK GAS CAP
- 61: This message will appear if
the gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should
recheck your gas cap to ensure that it's fully tightened.CHECK OIL LEVEL
- 36: For correct operation of
the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a
level surface. A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message
may appear if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil
level sensing system does not check for actual oil level
if the engine has been off for a short period of time, and
the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running.
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears, and your
vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine
off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be
checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking
the oil level, be sure the engine has been off for five
minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then
check the dipstick and add oil if necessary. See
ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID
- 25: This message will
appear for several seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CRUISE ENGAGED
- 43: This message will appear for
a few seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise.
DOOR AJAR
- 141: A door other than the driver's
door is open or ajar when this message appears. The
vehicle's engine must be running and the transaxle not
in PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime
will also sound when the vehicle's speed is greater than
5 mph (8 km/h).

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ICE POSSIBLE - 13: This message appears when
the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy
road conditions.
LOW
-REFRIG A/C OFF - 12: This message means
that the air conditioning system detects a refrigerant
level that is low enough to cause damage to the air
conditioning compressor. To avoid damage, the air
conditioning compressor automatically turns off and the
electronic climate control system will automatically
switch from AUTO to ECON and remain there.
Have the air conditioning system serviced if this
message appears.
MONITORED SYSTEMS OK
- 1: This message only
appears in the ªrecallº mode by pressing the RESET NO
(NO INFO RESET) button. It lets you know that no
other messages are stored or currently active.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE
- 35: If this
message appears while the engine is running, stop the
engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil
pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can
result. A multiple chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
OPTIONS NOT SET
- 99: This message will display if
a fault has occurred in your vehicle's memory. See your
dealership for service.PROGRAM PASS KEY
- 31: This warning message
displays when the PASS
-Key
II pellet information has
not been programmed into your vehicle. See your
dealership for service.
PHONE NOT PRESENT
- 126: This message will
appear when the steering wheel controls for the optional
phone system are activated but the phone is not plugged
into the vehicle. Make sure your phone is plugged in. If
your phone appears to be connected, see your dealership
for service.
REMOVE KEY
- 70: This message will appear when
the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS
-Key
II) is unable to read the pellet on the
ignition key or an improper key pellet has been inserted.
This message typically appears following the display of
STARTING DISABLED, REMOVE KEY. The
instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and
change the messages to WAIT 3 MINUTES, WAIT 2
MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR.
When the REMOVE KEY message is displayed, remove
the ignition key. Check the ignition key for damage. If it
is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no
damage, clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or
napkin before inserting the key back into the ignition.
Have your vehicle serviced if the message still appears.

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STABILITY SYS ENGAGED - 55 : You may see the
STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver
Information Center. It means that an advanced,
computer
-controlled system has come on to help your
vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you're
steering. This stability enhancement system activates
when the computer senses that your vehicle is just
starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice or
other slippery spot on the road. When the system is on,
you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in the brake
pedal. This is normal.
When the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message is on,
you should continue to steer in the direction you want to
go. The system is designed to help you in bad weather or
other difficult driving situations by making the most of
whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message comes on, you'll know that
something has caused your vehicle to start to spin, so
you should consider slowing down.
STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY
- 33: This
message will appear when the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS
-Key
II) senses that an
improper ignition key is being used to try to start the
vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it isdamaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no
damage, clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or
napkin. Remove the ignition key and wait for the DIC to
display WAIT 3 MINUTES. The instrument panel
cluster will then run a timer and change the messages to
WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE and then
START CAR. When the START CAR message is
displayed, try again to start the engine.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAR MAY NOT
RESTART
- 34: This message means there is a
problem in the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS
-Key
II). A fault has been detected
in the system which means that the PASS
-Key II
system is disabled and is not protecting the vehicle. The
vehicle usually restarts, however, you may want to take
your vehicle to a proper service center before turning off
the engine.
TOP SPEED
- FUEL OFF - 111 : This message will
appear when the PCM senses that the maximum speed
for your vehicle has been reached. The speed of your
vehicle will decrease several mph as the fuel supply is
cutoff. This allows your vehicle to stay in a stable
operating range.

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TRACTION ENGAGED - 91 : When your traction
control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
ENGAGED message will be displayed. Slippery road
conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so
adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay
on for a few seconds after the traction control system
stops limiting wheel spin.
TRACTION OFF
- 89: This message will be displayed
after the traction control has been turned off.
TRACTION READY
- 90: This message informs the
driver that the traction control system is available. This
occurs when the traction on/off button in the glove box
has been returned to an on position (pressing the button
once turns the traction control system off: pressing the
button again turns the system back on). This message
also self
-cancels after five seconds.
TRACTION SUSPENDED
- 56: This message
displays when the traction control system has been
temporarily shut off because your vehicle's brakes have
overheated. This message does not indicate a problem
with your vehicle's traction control system. After a
few minutes, the traction control system will be
available again and the TRACTION READY
message will appear.TRANS FLUID RESET
- 48: With the engine not
running and the ignition on, press and hold the OFF
and rear defog buttons until the TRANS FLUID
RESET message appears on the DIC (between five
and 20 seconds).
TRANS HOT IDLE ENG
- 112: This messages
indicates that the transaxle fluid in your vehicle is too
hot. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools
down or until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN
- 24: This message indicates that the
trunk is open when your vehicle's ignition is in RUN.
TURN SIGNAL ON
- 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about 1 mile (1.6 km/h), that you have the
turn signal on. A multiple chime will also sound when
this message is displayed.
VEHICLE OVERSPEED
- 52: A failure in the
suspension control system has occurred when this
message appears. The PCM determines the speed your
vehicle is limited to. Have your vehicle serviced if this
message appears.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/H)
- 113: A failure in the suspension control system
has occurred when this message appears. The PCM
determines the speed your vehicle is limited to. Have your
vehicle serviced if this message appears. The XXX will
indicate the speed your vehicle will be limited to.

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2-91 Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Your vehicle's ignition must be in RUN. To begin
programming, press and hold the INFORMATION
SKIP (SKIP INFO) and RESET NO (NO INFO
RESET) buttons at the same time to display the
following prompts.
DOORS LOCK IN GEAR: All doors automatically
lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic
door unlock.
DRIVR UNLOCK IN PARK: All doors automatically
lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver's
door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P).
DRIVR UNLOCK KEY OFF: All doors automatically
lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver's
door automatically unlocks when the ignition key is
turned to OFF.
DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK: All doors automatically
lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors
automatically unlock when shifted into PARK (P).
DOORS UNLOCK KEY OFF: All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All
doors automatically unlock when the ignition key is
turned to OFF.A ªyesº or ªnoº response must be made after each
prompt is displayed in order to continue on to the next
prompt or personalization feature. Press the TRIP YES
(YES TRIP RESET) button to choose yes, press the
RESET NO (NO INFO RESET) button to choose no or
press the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button to
ªskipº to the next personalization feature.
FEATURE ON appears when a yes response is made
and FEATURE OFF appears with a no response.
If a no response is made after the DOORS LOCK IN
GEAR prompt is displayed, FEATURE OFF will appear.
The automatic door locking system has been disabled
and no other door lock messages will be displayed.
LGHTS FLSH AT UNLOCK, which is the next
available personalization feature to display, will appear
next. See ªLock/Unlock Confirmationº following for
more information.
If a yes response is made after the DOORS LOCK IN
GEAR prompt is displayed, FEATURE ON appears.
The automatic door locking system is enabled and
allows the DRIVR UNLOCK IN PARK prompt to
appear. Choosing this prompt advances you to LGHTS
FLSH AT UNLOCK whereas a no response will display
the DRIVR UNLOCK KEY OFF prompt.

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If DRIVR UNLOCK KEY OFF is chosen, FEATURE
ON appears. You will advance to the LGHTS FLSH AT
UNLOCK prompt. If you don't choose this prompt,
FEATURE OFF appears as well as the next prompt
--
DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK. If this prompt is chosen,
FEATURE ON appears. If a no response was made,
DOORS UNLOCK KEY OFF will appear. At this point,
a yes or no response automatically brings up the LGHTS
FLSH AT UNLOCK feature.
Lock/Unlock Confirmation
This personalization feature allows the driver to
program the parking lamps to blink when the lock or
unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter
are pressed, to program the horn to sound when the lock
button is pressed and/or to program the exterior lamps to
turn on when the unlock button is pressed. Press the
TRIP YES (YES TRIP RESET) button to answer ªyes,º
press the RESET NO (NO INFO RESET) button to
indicate ªnoº or press the INFORMATION SKIP
(SKIP INFO) button to ªskipº to the next
personalization feature.To begin programming, your vehicle's ignition must be in
RUN. Press and hold the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP
INFO) and RESET NO (NO INFO RESET) buttons at the
same time to display the following prompts.
LOCK/UNLOCK confirmation is the second feature to
appear. To ªskipº past the first personalization feature,
press the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button.
LGHTS FLSH AT UNLOCK: Parking lamps blink
twice when the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter is pressed.
LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK: Parking lamps blink
once when the lock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed.
HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK: Horn sounds when
the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter
is pressed.
EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK: Exterior lamps (parking
lamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps,
low
-beam headlamps, etc.) turn on when the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed, and it is dark outside. These lamps stay on for
about 20 seconds or when the key is turned out of OFF.

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The prompts listed here appear in the same order as
displayed on the DIC. FEATURE ON appears when a
yes response is made and FEATURE OFF appears with
a no response. To skip to the next personalization feature
(REMOTE RECALL MEMORY), press the
INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button.
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped
with Memory Personalization)
Memory settings that have been previously programmed
(climate control settings, radio preset settings, exterior
lighting choices, lock/unlock confirmation choices and
programmable automatic door lock choices) can be
recalled by using the remote keyless entry transmitter or
by placing the key in your vehicle's ignition.
Before you begin programming, make sure that your
vehicle's ignition is in RUN. To begin programming,
press the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) and
RESET NO (NO INFO RESET) buttons at the same
time for about two seconds. As mentioned, remote recall
memory is the third feature to appear. To ªskipº past the
first two personalization features, press the
INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button.When REMOTE RECALL MEMORY appears, the driver
is able to recall memory settings when the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Press
the TRIP YES (YES TRIP RESET) button to select or
press the RESET NO (NO INFO RESET) button to
answer no and to continue on to the next prompt.
FEATURE ON displays when a yes response is made.
If a no response was made, the KEY IN RECALL
MEMORY prompt will show next. This choice recalls
memory settings when the key is placed in your
vehicle's ignition. FEATURE ON displays for a yes
response and FEATURE OFF for a no response. A yes
or no response is required.
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped
with Memory Personalization)
If your vehicle has this personalization feature,
MIRROR TILT IN REV will be the fourth
personalization prompt to display on the DIC.
To program your vehicle, press the INFORMATION
SKIP (SKIP INFO) and RESET NO (NO INFO
RESET) buttons at the same time for about two seconds.
When MIRROR TILT IN REV appears, a ªyesº or ªnoº
response is needed. Press the TRIP YES (YES TRIP
RESET) button to answer yes or the RESET NO
(NO INFO RESET) button to answer no.

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FEATURE ON displays when a yes response is made
and FEATURE OFF shows after a no response. If you
do not want to change the setting of this feature, press
the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) button to skip
to the next personalization feature which is Storage
Mode Personalization.
Storage Mode Personalization
Before you begin programming, make sure that your
vehicle's ignition is in RUN. To begin programming,
press the INFORMATION SKIP (SKIP INFO) and
RESET NO (NO INFO RESET) buttons at the same
time for about two seconds. The first message to appear
is DOORS LOCK IN GEAR. Press the INFORMATION
SKIP (SKIP INFO) button after this prompt is displayed
until the STORAGE MODE prompt appears on the DIC.
Press the TRIP YES (YES TRIP RESET) button to
answer ªyesº or press the RESET NO (NO INFO
RESET) button to indicate a ªnoº response.FEATURE ON appears when a yes response is made
and FEATURE OFF shows when a no response is made.
Since this is the last personalization feature available, a
yes or no response will end out of the DIC display.
Once the battery guard has been programmed, your
vehicle will enter the storage mode about 20 minutes
after the ignition key has been turned off.
Your vehicle will stay in the storage mode until the
ignition key is turned out of LOCK. The system will
ªwake
-upº when the door key is inserted into the door,
however, your vehicle will remain in the storage mode.
The ignition must be out of LOCK before the battery
guard is disabled.
Comfort Controls and Radio System
Personalization
These features allow both drivers to personalize their
own climate control settings as well as their radio
settings. For more information, see ªClimate
Control Personalizationº and ªRadio Personalizationº
in the Index.

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To find your comfort zone, start with the 75
F (24
C)
setting and allow about 30 minutes for the system to
regulate. Press the red or blue temperature buttons to
adjust the temperature if necessary. If you choose 60
F
(16
C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling
setting and will not regulate fan speed. If you choose the
temperature of 90
F (32
C), the system will remain at
that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan
speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause
the system to heat or cool any faster.
With the automatic setting, the air conditioning
compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool
the air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need
for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor
outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired
setting, the blower speed will decrease. To maintain
interior comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument
panel air outlets and floor outlets (bi
-level mode). On
bright sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may come
out of the air conditioning outlets (AC mode) to
maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness.If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it
set on AUTO, the air will first flow out the floor air
outlets for a few seconds. That is normal. This is to
expel hot air from the air outlets. As the air is cooled,
the airflow will move through the air conditioning
outlets. If you start your vehicle with the fan setting on
HI, it will skip the air conditioning purge.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will
delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The
length of delay depends on the outside air temperature,
engine coolant temperature or the time since the engine
was last started. As the coolant warms up, the blower fan
speed will gradually increase and air will flow from the
heater outlets, with some airflow to the windshield to
prevent fogging under most normal conditions.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the
control setting the next time you start your engine,
except for recirculation and defrost. Each ignition cycle
cancels recirculation, whereas, DEFROST will change
to automatic operation when the ignition is shut off and
then turned back on.