CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy
lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and
to
the lamp control knob when a door is opened or if you
press a
RE transmitter button. Since the illuminated
entry system has a photocell, this means that it must
be dark outside in order for the courtesy lamps or
backlighting to turn on. The courtesy lamps turn
off
approximately 20 seconds after the last door is closed
or after the ignition key is placed in the ignition.
This feature prohibits the dimming
of the instrument
panel lights during daylight while the headlamps are
on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the
twilight sentinel and is fully automatic. When the light
sensor reads darkness outside, the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted. Backlighting
to the instrument
panel will also turn
on.
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The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps
and the interior courtesy lamps come on when any door
is opened and it is dark outside. Press the button
to t111-n
them on. Press it again to turn them off.
If the reading lamps are
left on. they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off'.

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This feature is designed to protect your vehicle's battery
against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp,
glove
box ianlp, cigarette lighters or the garage door
opener. When
the ignition is turned off, the power
to these features will automatically turn off after
10 minutes (three minutes if a new car has 15 miles
or less). Power will be restored for an additional
10 minutes if any door is opened, the trunk is opened
or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on.
This feature is for long term use and must be
programmed through the
DIC while the ignition is in the
RUN position. Battery guard storage protects the battery
by placing the vehicle in
a storage mode so that the
radio, amplifiers, instrument cluster and RKE will
not
drain the battery over a long period of time.
'To begin programming, press the INFORMATION
(.INFO) and RESET (INFO RESET) buttons at the same
time for about two seconds.
The first message to appear
is DOORS LOCK IN GEAR. Press the INFORMATION
(INFO) button after this prompt is displayed until
STORAGE MODE prompt appears on the DIC. Press
the
TRIP SET (TRIP RESET) button to answsr '.yes" or
press the RESET (INFO RESET) button to indicate a
"no" response.
FEATURE ON appears when a yes response is made
and
FEATlJRE 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. The RKE will
also be disabled at this point. The RICE will reactivate
when
a door or the trunk is opened. however. if your
vehicle is
left inactive for another 30 minutes, the RKE
will re-enter the storage mode.
Your vehicle will
stay in the storage mode until the
ignition key
is turned out of LOCK. The system will
"wake-up" 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
E Ouard is disabled.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from
headlamps behind you.
A photocell on the back of the
mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell built into the mirror surface senses when
headlamps
are behind you.
At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may
take a
few
seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime
state when the glare is reduced. Press
the button at the base
of the mirror to turn on the
automatic feature. The button has an indicator light to
show it
is on. Press the button to turn the automatic
feature
off.

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This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from
the night mode to the day mode as you drive under
lights and through traffic.
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The reverse mode is another important feature of the
automatic min-or. When the shift lever is placed in
REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the day mode.
This gives you
a bright image in the mirror as you
back up.
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Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front
and rear photocells that make the auto-dimming
feature work.
This mirror automatically changes
to reduce glare when
set in the
M (Mirror) or CM (CompassMin-or) positions.
One photocell on the back of the
mirror senses when it is
becoming dark outside. Another photocell is built into the
mirror surface to sense headlamps behind you.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from
the night mode to the day mode as
you drive under
lights and through traffic.
OFF': This setting turns off the dayhight function and
compass. The mirror will stay in the day mode.
M: This turns on the dayhight portion of the mirror to
automatically reduce glare.
CM: This setting turns on the compass in addition to
the dayhight function. The letter or letters displayed in
the top right corner
of the mirror indicate the direction
in which
you are traveling. The
reverse mode is another important feature
of the
automatic mirror. When the shift lever
is placed in
REVERSE (R). the mirror changes to the day mode.
This gives
you a blight image in the mirror as you
back up.
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Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front
and rear photoceils that make the auto-dimming
feature work.
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Once the compass is calibrated, it does not need to be
recalibrated.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Set the switch on the mirror control to C/M.
2. Turn the vehicle ignition switch on. The letter C
should be displayed in the mirror compass window.
If
not, hold the CAL switch (on the bottom of the
mirror) for more than
10 seconds, and the letter C
will appear. To hold in the CAL switch, insert a
paper clip
into the small hole on the bottom of the
mirror housing. The display will show
a number
first, but keep holding until the letter
C appears.
3. For quick calibration, drive the vehicle in a
360-degree circle at less than
5 mph (8 km/h) until
the display reads a compass direction.
For normal
calibration. drive the vehicle on your everyday
routine, and the compass will eventually calibrate.
Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north.
In some areas, the difference between
the two can
be great enough to cause false compass
readings.
If this happens, follow these instructions to
set the variance for your particular location:
1. Find your location on the zone map. Note the
zone number.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Hold in the CAL switch (on the bottom of the mirror
housing) for five seconds until the cunent zone entry
number appears in the display.
To hold in the CAL Your Cadillac has an
switch, insert
a paper clip into the small hole on the electric mirror control
bottom of the mirror housing. located on the driver’s
3. Press the CAL switch until the number for the new door armrest.
zone entry is displayed.
Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop
pressing the CAL switch and the display will
show
compass direction within a few seconds.
Move the switch
in the middle of the control to choose
the right
or left mirror. To adjust the mirror, push the
arrow control 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.
The mirrors can also be programmed for personalization if
you have the optional memory package. For more
information, see “Memory Seat and
Min-ors“ in the Index.

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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.
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.
A convex
mirror‘s surface is curved
so you can sce more from
the driver’s seat. This mirror does not have a
dimming feature.
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.
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 clockwise. Turn the key
counterclockwise
to unlock the door.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This feature is on vehicles without the optional
astroroof.
To gain access to this compartment, which is
located directly above the inside rearview
mirror in the
headliner, push up and the storage area will open. The
map/storage pockets
are located on each front door
as well as on the passenger's and driver's front seatbacks.
Your vehicle
is equipped with either the mini console, if
you have the column shifter, or the optional full front
console with shift lever.

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The mini console comes with a storage tray, a storage
compartment for
CDs or tapes and a dual cupholder
that unfolds for use. The full console includes a storage
compartment for
CDs or tapes and 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.
The convenience net is inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them fron.1 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.