towing CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owner's Manual

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vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
For information about using tit-e chains on your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains“
in the Index. First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area
around
your front wheels. YOU should turn
pour traction control system off. (See “Traction Control
System” in the Index.)
Then shift back and forth
between
REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the
wheels
as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal
while you shift, and press lightly
on the accelerator
pedal when the transaxle
is in gear. If that doesn‘t get
you out after
a few tries, you may need to be towed out.
If you do need to be towed out, see ”Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.

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A CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can
cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops flames
if the
engine backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires, you could be burned.
Don’t drive with
it
off, and be careful working on the engine with
the air cleaner
off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the
air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when
the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one
or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the
fluid and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet. regularly reaches
90°F (~32°C) or higher.

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Cadiliac's exceptional Roadside Service is more than an
auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac
owner
with the advantage of' contacting a Cadillac
advisor and. when appropriate, a Cadillac trained dealer
teclmician
wim can provide on-site service. Each technician travels with
a specially equipped
service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac
parts and tools required
to handle most roadside repairs.
Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing
1-800-882- 1 112.24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
This service is provided at no charge for any
warranty-covered situation and
for a nominal charge
if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty. Roadside
Service is available
only in the United States
and Canada.
F.i
Roadside Service provides several Cadillac
Owner Privileges
'"' at "no charge," throughout
your
1997 Cudilbac Wurr-crnh. Period -- 48 Months/
50,000 miles (80 000 km).

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following situations:
@ Towing Service
Battery Jump Starting
Lock Out Assistance
0 Fuel Delivery
Flat Tire Change (Covers change only)
Trip Interruption -- If your trip is interrupted due
to
a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be
reimbursed during the
48 months/50,000 miles
(80 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are
hotel, meals and rental car.

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........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4- 3
Freeway .................................... 4-22
In
a Blizzard ................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
IntheRain
.................................. 4-18
Night
...................................... 4-1 6
On
Curves .................................. 4- 1 1
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-37
On
Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-24
On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-27
Throughwater
............................... 4-20
WetRoads
.................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
With s1 Trailer ................................ 4-36
DRL ......................................... 2-46
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Ecc ......................................... 3-2
Electrical Equipment . Adding ........... 2-22 . 3-26, 6-55
Electrochromic Dayh'ight Rearview Minor
..... 2-52, 2-53
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3-2
Electronic Level Control ......................... 4-32
Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-6
Engine
........................................ 6-9
Coolant
..................................... 6-21
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-23
Coolant Hot-Idle Engille Message ................ 2-51
Coolant Temperature Gage ..................... 2-80
Coolant Temperature Warning Light .............. 2-79
Electrical System ............................... 6-55
Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-58 Exhaust
..................................... 2-33
Identification
................................ 6-54
Misfire
.. Ease Off Gas Pedal Message ........... 2-92
Overheating ................................. 5-16
Running While Parked ......................... 2-34
Specifications
................................ 6-64
StartingYour
................................ 2-21
Engineoil .................................... 6-10
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives
................................... 6-13
Checking ................................... 6-11
Used
....................................... 6-14
What Kind
of Oil to Use ....................... 6-12
Whentochange .............................. 6-13
Engine Speed Limiter ............................ 2-74
English/Metric Display
.......................... 2-73
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust.Engine
................................ 2-33
Express-Down Window
........................... 2-35
Exterior Lighting
............................... - 7-10
E.xterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-49
Fabric Cleaning
.......................... 6-46.6-47
Fan Button
..................................... 3-2
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter.Air
..................................... 6-14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-51
Finish Damage
................................. 6-52
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-27
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-38
Flashers, Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flat Tire, Changing ............................. 5-26
FloorMats .................................... 2-62
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-63

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FogLamps .................................... 2-47
Foreign Countries . Fuel ........................... 6-4
French Language Manual
11
FrontTowing ............................. 5-10. 512
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
DataPanel .................................. 2-84
Door Lock Release
............................. 6-5
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-83
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Level
Low Message ........................... 2-92
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-58
.. ...........................
Front Turn Signal Lamps . Bulb Replacement ......... 6-33
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-80
Tachometer
.................................. 2-73
GarmentHooks
................................ 2-62
Gear Positions
. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-24
GloveBox
.................................... 2-57
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-31
Guide en FranGais 11
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-31
Handles, Assist ................................. 3-62
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-45
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-3 1
HigNLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-37
Fuel ....................................... 2-83
CAWR ....................................... 4-31
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-31
On Reminder ................................ 2-45
Suggested Message ...................... 2-46.3-;+ <- :
Wiper Activated ................................ 7-4<
Wiring 6-33
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 7-4
Heatedseats .................................... 1-4
Heating ........................................ J-/ 9-
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-37
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches . Trailer ................................. 4-35
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-7
Release ...................................... 6-8
Hooks, Garment
................................ 2-62
Horn ......................................... 2-36
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator ................. 6-14
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-9
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights ................... 2-76
.. .....................................
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-20
Ice Possible Message
........................... 2-92
Ignition Positions ............................... 2-20
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-50
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
.................... 2-61
Inflation
. Tire .................................. 6-38
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-68
Brightness Control ............................ 1 3-45
Cleaning the Top ............................. 6-48
Clusters
............................... 2-70.2-71,
Interior
Lamps ................................. 2-49
Jack . Tire .................................... 5-29
Jump Starting ................................... 5-4

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Keys
..........................................-
Labels
7-2
Certification ................................. 4-3 1
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-54
Vehicle Identlfication Number
................... 6-54
Interior ..................................... 2-49
On Reminder ................................ 2-46
Panel ....................................... 2-49
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-49
Air
Bag Readiness ....................... 1-22.2-75
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2-78 . 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-76
Charging System Indicator ...................... 2-76
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 2-79
Interior ..................................... 2-49
Parking Brake Indicator ........................ 2-77
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7.2-75
Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-80
Traction Control System Warning ............ 2-73, 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Tire-Loading
. Information ...................... 4-30
Lamps ........................................ 2-45
Underhood .................................. 6-10
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-3 I
Lighter ....................................... 2-60
Lights
Oilpressure
................................. 2-82
Locks 2 -4
Anti-Lockout Feature I 3-*]
Automatic Door ............................... I '-5
Door ........................................_ 7-4
.........................................
..........................
Fuel Door Release ............................. 6-5
Programmable Automatic Door ................... 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Trunk Release ................................ 2-13
hmbar Controls
................................ 1-2
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-65
Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-52
1VIaintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-80
Matching Transmitters
To Your Vehicle ............. 2-11
MaxiFusesMelay Center
......................... 6-55
Memory and Personalization Features ............... 2-85
Memory Seat and Mirrors ......................... 1-3
POMT~DOO~
.................................. 2-5
Magnasteer '''1 ................................ 4-10
MapPocket
................................... 2-58
Methanol ....................................... 6-4
Mirrors .................................. 2-52.2-53
Convex Outside .............................. 2-57
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview ......... 2-57
Illuminated Visor Vanity ....................... 2-61
Memory Seat and Mirrors
....................... 1-3
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-56
MMT ......................................... 6-3
Model Reference 11
Monitored Systems OK Message ................... 2-92
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever ............................. 2-37
Net, Convenience .............................. 2-59
Neutral . Automatic Transaxlc ..................... 2-26
New Vehicle "Break-In" ......................... 2-19
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
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odometer .................................... 2-72
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-72
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-97
Oil Life Indicator.
How to Reset ................... 6- 14
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-82
OnStar System
...................... '. .......... 2-62
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-26
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-16
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 7'- 13. 7-14
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 16
Paint Spotting
. Chemical ........................ 6-52
ParadeDimming ............................... 2-50
PARK (P)
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-24
Shifting Into ................................. 2-29
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-32
AtNight
.................................... 2-16
Brake
...................................... 2-28
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-77
Lots
....................................... 2-16
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-33
With a Trailer ................................ 4-38
Pass Key Not Programmed Message ................ 2-92
Passenger's Side Temperature Button
................ 3-2
Passing
.. .+. .................................... 4- 13
PASS-Key- I1
................................. 2-18
PCM Fault Message
............................. 2-92
Power
Accessory. Retained ........................... 2-2 1
Antenna Mast Care ............................ 3-28
Parking DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control
Mirror ........................ 2-56
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-25
Windows
................................... 2-35
PowerSeat
..................................... 1-2
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-2
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-20
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 7-13. 7-14
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2-15
adio Personalization
.......................... 3-25
Radio Reception
................................ 3-26
Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature
..................... 3-25
Radios
............................. 3.10.3.14. 3.17
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-18
Rainsense Wipers
............................... 2-39
RAP
......................................... 2-21
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-50
Rear
Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-62
DoorSecurityLocks
........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-27
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-27
Storage Armrest
.............................. 2-59
Towing ................................ 5.10. 5.14
Window Defogger
............................. 3-9
Rearview Mirrors
.......................... 2-52.12-53
Windows
and Other Power Options
............... 6-55
Programable Automatic Door Locks
................. 2-5
Rear
Turn Signal Lamps. Bulb Replacement .......... 6-33

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Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-24
Tachometer
.................................. 2-73
Taillamps.
Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-34
Tdpe Player Care
............................... 3-27
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-61
Tenlpemture Button. Passenger's Side ................ 3-2
Temperature Controls
............................. 3-2
Theft
......................................... 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System
.................... 2- 16
Theft Security Override
.......................... 2- 18
Third Gear . Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-27
Time. Setting the
............................... 3- 10
TireLoading ................................... 4-30
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-43
... Symbols. Vehicle ................................ x111
Theft System ProbledCar May Not Restart Message . . 2-95
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. - 7-36
Tires ......................................... 6-37
BuyingNew
................................. 6-41
Chains
..................................... 6-45
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-26
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Inflation
.................................... 6-38
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-38
Traction
.................................... 6-42
Conlpact
Spare
............................... 5-36
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
Temperature
................................. 6-43
Treadwear ................................... 6-42
Uniform
Quality Grading ....................... 6-42
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-40
Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-43
When
It's Time for New ....................... 6-40
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message .................. 2-95
TopStrap
..................................... 1-34
TorqueLock
................................... 2-32
Torque . Wheel Nut ......................... 5-33.6-65
Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-32
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-9
Control System
................................ 4-9
Control System Warning Light .............. 2-78. 4-9
Engaged Message
............................. 2-95
Suspended Message
............................ 2-95
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-37
Driving with
................................. 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Tongue Weight ............................... 4-33
Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-35
Towing ..................................... 4-32
Turn Slgnals
................................. 1-37
Trans
Fluid Reset Message ....................... 2-95
Transaxle Fluid
. Automatic ....................... 6-17
Transmission Hot Message
....................... 2-95
Traction
OffMessage
................................. 2-95
Ready Message .............................. 2-95
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4- 38
Weight
..................................... 4-34

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Transmitter. Universal ........................... 2-64
Transmitters . Remote Keyless Entry ................. 2-7
Transportation. Gold Key Courtesy .................. 7-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-72
Trunk
Automatic
PLI~J-DOWI Feature ................... 2-15
Lock Release ................................ 2-13
Mounted CD Changer- ......................... 3-2 I
Open Message ............................... 3-96
Storage System ............................... 2- I3
TTYUsers ..................................... 7-4
Turn and Lane CAange Signals .................... 2-37
Turn Signai On Chime ........................... 2-37
Turn Signal On la ..iesc;a g-e .................... 2-37 . 2-96
Turn Signals When
Tc.!\.il-i; ;i 1 a:a- 4-37
Twilight Sentinel ............................... -. 2 -47
Turn Signal/h/Iuitifunorjon I-?\. ................... 2-37 - .. ................
LTnJerbody Maintenanco .................... 6-52
i; ;.:derhood Lamp ............................. 6- I 0
.. .:i\: 'Vellicle
Conirol .............. . . 4-6
Dnmagc? Wa-ningr;
Dimensions
.............. .... 6-65
Identification Number ....... .... 6-54
Loading .............. .. ... +-1o
Storage ................. ... :i- >, .
Vehicle Speed Limiter ....... . _" -
.. ........ ...... 111
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Speed Lilnited (0 XSX _':li?f ... I i ... ........... ... . . 1-36 . 1 .
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Vcntilation System ............................... 3-7
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-60
Very Low Refrigerant A/C Compressor Off Message ... 2-96
warning Devices ............................... 5-4
Warning Lishts. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-74
Warranty Inforrnation ............................ 7-12
Washer Fluid. WindshieId ........................ 6-26
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-50
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-50
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-43
Nut Torque ............................. 5-33.6-65
Replacement ................................. 6-43
Wrench ..................................... 5-29
Windwvs ..................................... 2-35
Express-Down ............................... 2-35
Power ....................................... 2-35
Rear Lockout Switch .......................... 2-36
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-40
Fluid
.................................. 2-40.6-26
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-38
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-36
Fuses ...................................... 6-5.5
Rainsense
................................... 2-39
Winter Driving ................................. 4-26
Wiper Activated Headlamps ...................... 2-45
Wood Panels . Cleaning .......................... 6-48
Wrecker Towing ................................. 5-9
Wrench . Wheel ................................. 5-29
Wiring . Headlamp .............................. 6-55