key CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This personalization feature enables the driver to
program the exterior lamps
to turn on or to remain off
when using the RKE transmitter to unlock your vehicle.
If exterior lighting is selected, the parking lamps.
taillamps, sidemarker lamps. license plate lamps,
low-beam headlamps, etc. will turn
on for about
20 seconds or until a door is opened or the key is
placed in your vehicle’s ignition.
To begin programming, press the INFORMATION
(INFO) and RESET (INFO RESET’) buttons at the same
time for about two seconds. Exterior lighting is
the third
feature to display. Press the INFORMATION (INFO)
button to “skip” past the first two features
-- DOOR
LOCKS IN GEAR and REMOTE FLASH LIGHTS.
When EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK appears, a “yes”
or
“no” response is required. Press the TRIP SET (TRIP
RESET) button to answer
yes 01- press the RESET
(INFO RESET) button
to indicate a no response.
FEATURE
ON displays when a yes response is made
and FEATURE OFF shows after
a no response.
For a list
of the other personalization features available,
see “Memory and Personalization Features” later
in
this section. Your
vehicle may have memory personalization. If
it
does, REMOTE RECALL MEMORY will be the fourth
personalization feature to display
on the DIC system.
Memory settings that have been previously programmed
(HVAC settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting
choices, remote confirmation choices and programmable
automatic door lock choices) can be recalled by using
the RKE transmitter or by placing the key in your
vehicle’s ignition.
To begin programming, press the INFORMATION
(INFO) and RESET (INFO RESET) buttons at the same
time for about two seconds. As mentioned, memory
recall
is the fourth feature to appear. To “skip” past the
first three personalization features, press the
INFORMATION (INFO) button.
When REMOTE RECALL MEMORY appears,
the
driver is able to recall memory settings when the unlock
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. Press the
TRIP SET (TRIP
RESET) button to select or press the
RESET (INFO RESET) button to answer no and to
continue
on to the next prompt. (FEATURE ON displays
when a yes response is made and FEATURE OFF shows
when a
no response is made.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
A yes or no response is required.
For
a list of the other personalization features available,
see "Memory and Personalization Features" later
in
this section.
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen. a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Once your dealer has
coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not
unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only two
transmitters matched to
it.
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about
four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close
to your vehicle before the transmitter works.
it's probably time to change the battery.
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When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any
of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred
to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
I. Use the round end of the door key or a coin to pry
open the transmitter.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Cadillac 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.
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 Cadillac 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.
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? What
if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
If the ignition is off and
any door is open, the
SECURITY light will flash.
reminding
you to activate
the system (the light will
also flash
if the battery has
been disconnected and
reconnected). SECURITY
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Open the door.
Lock the door using the power door lock
or the RKE
system. The SECURITY light should come on and
stay on.
Close all
the doors. The SECURITY light should go
off within approximately 30 seconds.
The horn will sound and the lamps will flash for about
30 seconds when the door or trunk is opened without the
key
or RKE system. The horn also sounds if the loclcs
are damaged.
Remember. the theft-deterrent system won't activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door
lock. It activates only
if you use a power door lock
switch or the RKE system.
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i avoid activating the alarm by accident:
The vehicle should be locked with the door key
or
the manual door lock switch after- the doors are
closed if
you don't want to activate the
theft-deterrent system.
Always unlock
a door with a key or use the RKE
system. (Pressing the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter disables the theft-detell-ent system. j
Unlocking a door any other way will activate the alarm.
Turning the ignition key
to RUN without
disarming the theft-deterrent system will
also
activate the alarm.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key.
You car1 also turn off the alarm by using
the unlock button of the RKE system. The alarm won't
stop if
you try to unlock a door any other way.
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1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then
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b met out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open. lock
the vehicle using the
power door lock or the RKE
system
and close the door. Wait 30 seconds until the
SECURITY limp goes off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The horn will sound and the
headlamps
will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to
see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers'' in the
Index. If the fuse
does not need to be replaced, you may
need
to have your Cadillac serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the
optional theft-detelrent system when leaving your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pressing the VALET button
located inside the glove
box
will disable the use of the
trunk, fuel door and garage
door opener. Pressing this
button again will nlalce
these features reusable.
Locking the glove box with
the door key will also help
to secure your vehicle. 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.
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Note that the RKE transmitter can’t be used to open the
trunk or fuel door if the VALET button is pressed in. PASS-Key
I1 uses a reiistor
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. I
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If the engine does not start and the “STARTING
DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM, REMOVE
IGNITION
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 Cadillac dealer or a
locksmith
fur key service.
If the “STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT
SYSTEM,
REMOVE IGNITION 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 Cadillac dealer for service.
If the “THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM’ message is
displayed during vehicle operation, your vehicle needs
servicing. Your vehicle will restart if you turn it
off,
however, your vehicle may be unprotected. See your
Cadillac dealer for service.
If an ignition key is lost or damaged, see your Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith to have a new key made.
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NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it
will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow -9 for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
0 Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more
information.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first

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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it,
be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn thc
key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand.
Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five diHerent positions:
ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine
is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key
and turn it toward
you. The steering wheel will remain
locked. just as
it was before you inserted the key.
LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, the ignition will
be
in the LOCK position. This is the only position in
which you can remove the key. This position locks the
ignition. steering wheel and transaxle. It’s
a
theft-deterrent feature.

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OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like
LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your
vehicle
in motion while the engine is off (for example,
if your vehicle is being pushed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This starts the engine.
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The following accessories on your Cadillac may be used
for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from
RUN
to OFF:
Radio
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Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or
if any door is opened. If you want power for another
10 minutes, turn the ignition key to RUN and then
back
to OFF.
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re alreadv moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
I. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition
key to START. When the engine starts. let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.

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Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each
try to help avoid draining your battery.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way
to the
floor and holding
it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds.
If the vehicle starts
briefly but then
stops again, do the same thing.
I NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts
or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t,
your engine might
not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.

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CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. \’our vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If
you have left the
engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly.
I70u or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re
on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (a).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If
you9re pulling
a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index. cnsure
the shift lever
is fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine. Your Cadillac has
a brake-transaxle
shift interlock.
You have to fully qph your regular
brakes
befory you can shift f’ron? PARK (P) when the
ignition key
is in the RLTN position. I!’you cannot shift
out of PARK (PI. ust‘ pr~~ssurc or] thc shift lever -- push
the shift lever
a11 thc \&+.a!. into PARI< (1’) and release the
shift lever button
on thc: floor shii t cxulhoic models as
you maintain bralit. application. Then IIIO\.C the shift
lever into the gear
~OLI \&:ish. ( p1-c.4~ tflc hi t‘t lever button
before
moving the shit’t le\^^- 011 I’loor shi t‘t console
models.) See ”Shifting Out of‘ PARK PI** in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use t,his pear to iwck 1113.
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to
REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow. ice or sand without damaging your
transaxle. See
“If You‘re Stuck in Sand. Mud, Ice or
Snow” in the Index for additional information.
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