CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax,
sap or other material may be
on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM
Windshield Cleaner, Bon Ami’ Powder (non-scratching
glass cleaning powder),
GM Part No. 105001 1. The
windshield is clean if beads do
not form when you rinse
it with water.
Grime from
the windshield will stick to the wiper blades
and affect their perfolmance. Clean the blade by wiping
vigorously with a cloth soaked
in full-strength windshield
washer solvent. Then rinse
the blade with water.
Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;
replace blades that look worn.
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them !ast
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone
grease with a clean cloth at least every six months.
During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application
may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants’’ in the Maintenance Schedule booklet.)
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty. depth
of color, gloss retention and durability.
The best way to preserve your \-chick’s i’inish 10 keep
it clean by washing it often with lLkc\~w-m 01- cold \sxtcr.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the cfircct r;ly?; 01’ thc 3~111.
Don’t use strong soaps or chemicd dctcrgcnl..;. ll,c
liquid hand, dish or car washins (mild dettlrgcnt ) 3o;lps.
Don’t use cleaning agents that are pctrolcurn based. or
that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agent?;
should be flushed promptly and
not allowed to dry on
the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid
surfkce scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water
to enter
your vehicle.
Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid
hand. dish or cat- washing (mild detergent) soap to clean
exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
“Washing Your Vchicle.”

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Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac
by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the
paint finish.
You can get GM-approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See ”Appearance Care
and Materials”
in the Index.)
Your Cadillac has a “basecoat/dearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the
colored basecoat. Always
use. waxes and polishes
that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat
paint
finish.
NOTICE:
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Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish
or leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road
oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,
can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on
painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces
to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted
surhces arc subject to aging, weather
and chemical
fallout that GIII td;c heir toll over a period
of years. You can help to kccp the pinl I‘inish looking
new by keeping
your- Cxlill;tc y~qcd or L.o\’ered
whenever possible.
Keep your wheels
clean usin: :l wl’l clcan (:loth with
mild soap and water.
Rime with clran water-. After
rinsing thoroughly.
dry with a soft clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
The surface
of these wheels is similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don’t
use strong sc~aps.
chemicals, abrasive polishes. abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes
on them because you could
damage the surface.
You may use chrome polish on
chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the
wheel, and buff
off immediately after application.
Don’t take your vehicle through
an automatic car wash
that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also damage
the surface of these wheels.

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NOTICE:
When applying a tire dressing always take care
to wipe off any overspray
or splash from all
painted surfaces on the
body or wheels of the
vehicle. Petroleum-based products
may damage
the paint finish.
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If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired
or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
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Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop
into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer
or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
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Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect
on the underbody. If these are not
removed. accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on
the underbody parts such
as fuel lines, frame, floor
pan and exhaust system
even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or
an underbody car washing system call
do this
for you.
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Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create
a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted surfaces
on your vehicle. This
damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although no defect
in the paint job causes this. Cadillac
will repair, at
no charge to the owner, the suriices of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs first.
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See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. *:+Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
See "Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.

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You’ll find this label on the rear wall of the trunk on the
passenger’s side. It’s very helpful
if you ever need to
order parts. On this
label is:
your VIN,
ENGINE -97 f’ ASSEMBLY 0 the model designation,
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT 0 paint information and
This
is the legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears
on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel. on
the driver’s side.
You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels
and the certificates of title and registration.
The 8th character
in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help
you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement
parts.
0 a list of all production options and special
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
equipment.

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Don't add anything electrical to your Cadillac
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and
the damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working
as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Cadillac, see "Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac"
in the Index.
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The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is
powered by a MaxiFuse@. An electrical overload will
cause the
lamps to go on and off. or in some cases to
remain off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiring
checked right away.
MaxiFuse is a registered trademark
of Little Fuse
Incorporated.
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The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wipers will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is
caused by some electrical problem, be sure to have it
fixed.
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When
the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit
until the problem is fixed or goes away.
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The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the engine
compartment fuse block on the driver's side
of the
engine. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your vehicle
serviced
by your Cadillac dealer immediately.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine RELAY CENTER IDENTIFICATION
Fuse
BODY I
Usage
Real Time Dampening (RTD)
Fuse, Convenience Fuse, BATT
Fuse, Passenger and Driver Seat
Belt Comfort Solenoids, Trunk
and Fuel Door
Release Solenoids
and Relays,
Door Lock/Unlock
Relays, DPR Relay
(STS Only),
Park Lamp Relay, Right and Left
Park Fuse, Rear Fog Lamp Relay
BODY 2
BODY 3
INADVERT
Usage
Defog Relay, Pull-Down Fuse,
Right and Left Heated
Seat Fuse,
Electronic Level Control (ELC)
FuselRelay, Antenna Fuse, Heated
Mirror
Fuse
Controlled Power Relay,
Controlled Power
Back-up Relay,
Cluster Fuse, Platform Zone
Module (YZM) Fuse, Radio Fuse,
DAB Relay, Trunk and Fuel Door
Release Relay, High Beam Relay,
Comfort Fuse, Controlled Power
Relay, AMP Bose Only Fuse,
Right and Left
Bose Relay
Jnadvertent Power Relay, Interior
Lamps Fuse, Cigarette Lighter- 1
Fuse, Cigarette Lighter-2 Fuse

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LAMPS
IGN 1
WINDOWS
SEATS
Usage
Headlamp Wash Relay (Export).
Headlamps Fuse/Relay, HighLow
Beam Control Relay, Fog
Lamp/DRL Fuse, Hazard Fuse,
Mirror Fuse, Inadvertent Power
Relay, Right
and I.,eft High Beam
Fuse, Right and Left
Low Beam
Fuse, Stop Fuse, Fog Lamp Relay
(STS Only), DRL Relay
Rear Ignition-
1 Relay. Wiper
Fuse. Relay Ignition- 1 Fuse,
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) Fuse, Accessory Relay
Delayed Accessory
Bus (DAB) Relay
Horn Relay, Driver and Passenger
Lumbar In/Out Relays, Driver
and
Passenger Up/Down Relays
I Fuse Usage
Steering Column Ignition Switch
Steering Column Ignition Switch
Front and Rear Ignition- 1 Relay,
Oxygen Sensor
I and 2 Fuse. Fuel
Fuse. Cruise Fuse, DRL Relay,
Front and Rear Fog Lamp Relay,
Control Power Back-Up Relay,
Ignition-
1 Fuse
Starter Relay
and Solenoid.
Park/Rev Fuse. Park Relay, PCM
Fuse,
AC Compressor Fuse and
Relay, Fan Relay
ABS Brake Modulator
Cooling Fan Relays
1 and 3
‘I: Do not alter OBD I1 related fuses or circuit breakers.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires
caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the same
amperage. Pick some feature
of your vehicle that you
can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon
as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the engine
compartment fuse block and the rear compartment
fuse block. The fuse
block is located next
to the air cleaner on the
driver’s side of the engine. Lift the cover to gain access.

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Fuse I Usage
and Left Cornering Lamps
INT LPS Trunk Lamp, Courtesy Lamps,
Front Vanity Lamps. Glove Box
Lamp, Garage Door Opener, Courtesy Lamp Relay
Fuse
CIG LTRl
CIG LTR2
L HDLP LO
R HDLP LO
L HDLP HI
R HDLP HI
FOG
HDLPS
HAZARD
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Usage
Front and Rear Cigarette Lighters
(Full Console Only)
Right and Left Rear
Cigarette Lighters
Left Low-Beam Headlamp
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Right Low-Beam Headlamp
Left High-Beam Headlamp
Right High-Beam Headlamp
Right and Left Front Fog
Lamp Relay
Headlamp Relay, High/Low Beam
Control Relay, Right and Left
Low/High Beam Fuses
Electronic Flasher Module, TudHazard Switch, Right and
Left Front Turn Lamps, Right
and Left Rear Turn Lamps,
Right and Left Repeater Lamps
(Export), Cluster