CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle
is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have
to have new ones put in -- be sure
you get new approved
GM replacement parts. If you
don’t,
your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for
your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you‘ve come
to expect can change in many
other ways
if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
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Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom“ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for
a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number
shown
on the original battery’s label.
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take
off the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery. This
will help keep your battery from
running down.
A CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see ”Theft-Deterrent
Feature” in the Index.

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section, contact your Cadillac dealer service department.
A CAUTION:
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Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst
if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
1. To access the headlamps, lift the cover off as shown.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise
to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.
3. Remove the headlamp housing socket.
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4. After removing the wiring harness from the
headlamp housing socket, replace the bulb and
socket. Reconn-ect it to the wiring harness and
reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the
headlamp assembly.
1. The turn signal lamps are located on the outboard
side
of the headlamps. To access, lift off the
headlamp cover
(see Step 1 under "Headlamps").
2. Turn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the
socket from the lamp housing.

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replace the bulb.
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The individual bulbs in the CHMSL are not replaceable.
See
your dealer for assistance.
1. Open the trunk to gain access to the lamp housing.
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2. Remove the convenience net and pull trim away to
access the wing nuts.
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3. Remove the three wing nuts.
4. Gently remove the lamp housing. The taillamp is on
the inboard side of the housing and the rear turn
signal lamp is
on the outboard side.
5. Press the bulb'housing lever and rotate the housing
counterclockwise to remove it.
To remove the bulb,
push and rotate it counterclockwise.
Once you have replaced the burned-out bulb, reverse the steps to reassemble the
lamp assembly.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly on a regular basis or when
worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length and type,
see “Normal
Maintenance Replacement Parts” later
in this section. To
replace the wiper blade assembly: .I. c +*.
1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the
wipers on. Position the wipers
on the windshield in
the “mid” wipe position. Then with the door open,
tum the key to
OFF.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot as shown and press
down to release the wiper blade assembly.
3. Align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper
blade assembly and snap
it into place to install.

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Your new Cadillac comes with high-quality tires made
by a leading tire manufacturer.
If you ever have
questions about your tire warranty and where
to obtain
service, see your Cadillac Warranty booklet
for details.
A CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are
dangerous.
0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating
as a
result of too much friction. You could
have
an airout and a serious accident. See
‘Zoading Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
0 Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured
or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread
is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
See “Inflation
-- Tire Pressure” in this section
for inflation pressure adjustment for higher
speed driving.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located
on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re
cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
If you’ll
be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph
(160 Wh) where it is legal, raise the cold inflation
pressure of each tire
to 35 psi (240 Pa). When you
end this very high-speed driving, reduce the cold
inflation pressures
to those listed on the Tire-Loading
Information label.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right.
it’s not. If‘ your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation),
you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
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Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they‘re underinflated.
Be sure
to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
Tires should be rotated every
4,000 to 8,000 miles
( IO 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check
for damaged tires or
wheels.
See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and
”Wheel Replacement” later
in this section for
more information. The purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for
all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation
is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services’‘
in thc Maintcnance Schedule
booklet for
schedulcd rota~io~~ inttwals.
When rotating your tires. al\vays use the con-t‘ct rotation
pattern
shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and
rear inflation pressures
as show on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel
nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
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