instrument CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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. Cluster
lighting
as well as instrument panel lighting
automatically dims when
it becomes dark outside.
When
it's dark. the brightness control can be manually
acljustecl. Cluster lighting and instrument panel lighting
auton-iaticallv brighten when it becomes light outside.

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.

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The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a
glance how your Cadillac is running. You’ll know how
fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and
many of‘the other things you’ll need to know to drive
safely and economically.
The main components of the
instrument panel are:
1. Air Outlets
2. Turn Signal,/Multifi~nctioln Lever
3. Driver Information Center Control Buttons
4. Driver’s Side Ais Bag
5. Cluster
6. Steering Column Shift Lever
7. Electronic Climate Controls
8. Radio
9. Passenger’s Side Air Bag
10. Lamp Controls
1 I. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls (.or Cellular
Telephone Controls.,
If Equipped)
12. Hood Release
13. Horn
14. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
15. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
16. Glove Box

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
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. There
is an
air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system
lor malfunctions. The light
tells you if there
is an eicctrical problm. The system
check includes
the air- hag scnsorh. thc air hug modules,
the wiring and the
crash sensing and tli;tylostic module.
For more information on tht. air bag s!.>tcm. see “Air
Bag” in
the Index.
AIR BAG
This light n*iIl come on
whcn you start your engine,
and
it will t‘iash for a few
seconds.
Then the light
should
go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes
on when you are driving, your air bag
system may
not work properly. Nave your vehicle
serviced right away.

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in the Index.
ENGINE MISFIRE -- EASE OFF GAS
PEDAL - 114: An engine misfire has occurred. You’ll
need to
ease off the gas pedal.
FUEL LEVEL LOW - 11: This message serves as a
waming that the fuel level in the tank is critically low.
Stop for fuel soon.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED - 23: If it’s dark enough
outside and the twilight sentinel control is
off, a
€EADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the
DIC.
This message info~lns 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 andor other exterior lamps).
ICE POSSIBLE - 13: This message appears when the
outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road
conditions.
&iONITORED SYSTEhIS OK - 1: This message only
appears in the “recall” mode by pressing the RESET
button.
It lets you know that no other messages are
stored
or cumently active.
PASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED - 31: This
warning message displays when the PASS-Key pellet information
has not
been programmed into your vehicle.
See your Cadillac dealership for service.
PCM FAULT - 110: The circuit in the Powertrain
Control Module
(PCM) has shorted or is loose when this
message appears. Have your Cadillac serviced by your
dealership at once.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER - 41: This message
informs the driver, that due to wheel slippage, your vehicle
is reducing engine power to compensate for the loss of
traction. Accelerating too fast, causing the tires to spin, is
an example of when this message would display.
REMOVE KEY - 70: This message will appear when
the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key
11) is unable to read the pellet on the
ignition key or an improper key pellet
has bee.n inserted.
Wait for
the DIC to display STARTING DISABLED
DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your Cadillac dealership.
SPEED SENSOR FAULT - 109: A circuit problem
with the vehicle speed sensor will trigger this
message
to appear. Have your Cadillac dealership
service your vehicle.
STABILITY ENGAGED - 55: If you have the Seville
STS, you may see the STABILITY ENGAGED
rnessage on the Driver Information Center. It means
that an advanced, computer-controlled system has come
on to help your Cadillac continue to go in the direction
in which you’re steering. This stability enhancement
system activates when
the computer senses that your
Cadillac 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 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 ENGAGED message comes on, you’ll
know that something has caused your Cadillac
to start
to spin, so you should consider slowing down.
STABILITY REDUCED - 54: If you ever see the
STABILITY REDUCED message, it means there may
be a problem with your stability enhancement system.
If you see this message, try to reset the system (stop;
turn off the engine; then start the engine again). If the
STABILITY REDUCED message still comes
on,
however, it means there is a problem, so you should
see your Cadillac dealer for service.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM
REMOVE IGNITION KEY - 33: This message will
appear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key 11) senses that an improper ignition
key
is being used to try to start the vehicle. 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. Remove the ignition
key and wait for the
DTC 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.
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42: This
message will appear when the engine has overheated.
Stop and
turn the engine off immediately to avoid
severe engine damage. See “Engine Overheating” in
the Index. A multiple chime will also sound when this
message
is displayed.
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The outside temperature is always displayed when your
vehicle
is running. You can change it from Fahrenheit to
Celsius by pressing the INFO button (above the radio)
until ENGLISHMETRIC RESET displays. Once
displayed, press the
INFO RESET button to select.
The outside temperature sensor is located near the front
grille. The sensor
can be affected by road or engine heat
during idling.
slow driving or when the engine 1s first
started after a short trip. In order to ensure proper
automatic climate control operation, the outside air
temperature display may
not update as quickly as
expected. This is to allow the air surrounding the outside
temperature sensor to be as close
to the actual outside
conditions as possible. This is determined by how much
time has elapsed since the vehicle has been turned
off
and by vehicle speed. Press this
button to deliver air through the floor, middle
or windshield outlets. The system will stay
in the
selected mode
until the MODE button is pushed again.
Press the up or clown arrow to cycle through the
available modes.
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When the system is set for automatic operation, sensors
will control the air delivery mode.
Air will come from
the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The fan speed
will vary as the system maintains the selected
temperature setting.
Be careful not
to put anything over the solar sensor
located in the middle
of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor is used
by the automatic system
to regulate temperature.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To-find your comfort zone, start with the 75°F (24°C)
setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Turn the
TEMP/AUTO knob to adjust the
temperature if necessary.
If you choose 60°F ( 1 6"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.

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You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or
fan speed.
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fl AC: This setting directs airflow through the
middle instrument panel outlets.
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BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two
ways. Cool air is directed to the upper
portion
of your body through the four instrument panel
outlets while warmed air is directed to the floor.
'H HEATER/DEFROST: This setting directs air to
the floor outlets and toward the windshield.
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HEATER: This setting directs warmed air
through
the floor outlets. Some warm air is diverted to
the windshield to minimize fogging.
DEFROST Press this button to quickly remove
fog or frost from the windshield.
This setting sends most
of
the airflow to the windshield with only a small
amount
to the floor outlets.
3f FAN SPEEDS: Press the button with the fan symbol
on it until AUTO is displayed on the screen. At this
setting. the
Fdn speed is autonratically controlled. If it is
cold outside. the blower may not run in the maximum high
fan speed right away. The system checks the temperature
of the engine coolant
to assure it is warm enough to
provide heat.
When the engine coolant is warrn, the
controller allows the
fan to gradually increase to a higher
speed. This prevznts cold air from blowing into the
passenger compartment.
If you want the blower fdn at a
high speed, press the up arl-ujw button until you see €31 on
the display.
If you want the fan speed to be automatic, but
you
Iike the fan speed to be higher than the AUTO setting,
press the fan
symbol button until HI AUTO is shown on
the display.
If you 'want the blower Fan at a low speed,
press the down
mow button until LO is shown on the
display.
If you want the fan speed to mn lower than the
AUTO setting, press the button until L,O AUTO is shown
on the display.
OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Fresh air
will continue to flow through the vehicle, and the
system will try to maintain the previously set
temperature. The outside temperature will
show on the
display when the system
is OFF.