key CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Workshop Manual

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able to assist Cadillac customers at roadside.
One of your Cadillac Owner Privileges is Gold Key
Courtesy Transportation. It is just one Inore example of
Cadillac’s commitment to provide the services you
expect and deserve
as a Cadillac owner.
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where
you need to be when your Cadillac is
in the dealership
for warranty service.*
In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for
information
on Courtesy Transportation.

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Warranty work can frequently be handled in one day,
but there
is often no reason for you to wait at the
dealership. Cadillac helps minimize inconvenience
to you by providing several transportation options.
Depending on the circumstances, your dealership
can offer you one
of the following options:
Your dealership can provlae you with shuttle service to
get you to your destination with minimal interruption of
your daily schedule when your Cadillac is unavailable
due
to a vramanty repair.
For repairs that require your vehicle to be unavailable to
you for an extended period of time, your dealer may
arrange to provide you with
a courtesy vehicle from the
dealership,
or one obtained from a local rental agency. Whenever possible.
scheduling an appointment for your
vehicle’s warranty service and advising your service
consultant that
ydu wish to take advantage of Gold Key
Courtesy Transportation can help minimize your
inconvenience by allowing
your dealer to prepare
arrangements
to fulfill your transportation needs in
advance
of your visit.

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the vehicle provided. In many cases, your own auto
insurance policy may provide this coverage under
provisions for rental car agreements. Please consult your
insurance carrier
to be certain of what’s covered.
While your dealership will cover the rental expense
of
a vehicle provided under the provisions of Gold Key
Courtesy Transportation, you are responsible for
charges incurred for
such items as fuel used, additional
insurance coverage and
any taxes or fees levied by state
or local governmental agencies. It is
important that your vehicle be picked up from the
dealership promptly following the completion of your
repairs. If your vehicle is not picked up from the
dealership within
a reasonable amount of time following
notification from the dealer, you may be responsible
for any additional rental charges incurred as a result
of this delay.
For Canadiall Vehicles
In Canada, for warranty repairs during the Complete
Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, interim transportation may be available under
the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult
your dealer for details.

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ABS ......................................... 4-7
A/C Off For Engine Protection Message
............. 2-89
Adding Equipment
to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-21
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25
How it Works ................................ 1-23
Location
.................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1-22, 2-75
Servicing
................................... 1-36
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1 -24
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-24
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-7
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-65
Air Control, Climate Control System
................. 3-2
Alarm, Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 16
Alignment and Balance, Tire ...................... 6-43
Aluminum Wheels
. Cleaning ...................... 6-5i
Analog Control Buttons
.......................... 2-88
Antenna
. Power ................................ 3-28
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-78, 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature ............................ 2-7
Anti-Theft, Radio
.............................. 3-25
Appearance Care
............................... 6-45
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-53
Apply Brake
To Shift Message .................... 2-89
Arbitration Program ............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage .......................... 2-58.2-59
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-60
Assist Handles
................................. 2-62
Astroroof
..................................... 2-63
Audio Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-26
Audio Steering Wheel Controls ..................... 3-25
Audio Systems
................................. 3- IO
Automatic Door Locks ............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive ............................ 2-26
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-15
Automatic Transaxle
Operation
................................... 2-24
Shiftin ,a ..................................... 2-24
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-21
Fluid
....................................... 6-17
Battery ...................................... 6-30
Charging System Indicator Light ................. 2-76
Jump Starting
................................. 5-4
No Charge Message ........................... 2-90
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry .............. 2-11
Volts High Message
........................... 2-90
Volts Low Message ........................... 2-90
Warnings ................................ 5-4. 5-6
Battery Guard Storage
........................... 2-51
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-4
Reduced Engine Power Message ................... 2-92
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-65
Confirmation
................................. 2-9
Fuel Door Release ............................. 6-5
Keyless Entry ................................. 2-7
Recall Memory ............................... 2- 10
Trunk Release
................................ 2- 13
Remove Key Message
........................... 2-92
Bulbs
...................................... 6-64
Normal Maintenance Parts ...................... 6-65
Wheel ...................................... 6-43
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-43
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 7- 12, 7-13
Remote
Replacement
Restraints
Checlung
................................... 1-43
Child
....................................... 1-33
Head
........................................ 1-6
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-43
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-21
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-25
Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-2 1
RKE Personalization Features ...................... 2-9
Roadside Service
................................ 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-38
Rotation, Tires
................................. 6-39
RKE
.......................................... 2-7
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-43
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6 Adults
...................................... 1-12
Care
....................................... 6-49
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-30
Children .................................... 1-31
Driver Position
............................... 1-12
Extender .................................... 1-43
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-12
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-16, 1-41, 1-42
Larger Children
.............................. 1-40
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-11
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-27
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-27
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-7, 2-75
Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-43
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-14
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
.............. 1-14
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-20
WhyTheyWork ............................... 1-8
Safety Chains .................................. 4-36
Safety Defects
. Reporting ................... 7- 12, 7- 13
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Seatback, Reclining Front
......................... 1-4
Heated ...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-2
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Power
....................................... l-2
Restraint Systems .............................. 1-1
Seat Controls
................................. 1-2
LapBelt
.................................... 1-30
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1-12. 1-27
Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-31
Seats Securing
a Child Restraint ............ 1-34, 1-36, 1-38

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Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-27
Security Override
............................... 2-1 8
Security System ................................ 2- I8
Service ........................................ 6-2
Air Bag System Message ....................... 2-93
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-93
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7- 13. 7- 14
Charging System Message ...................... 2-93
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-93
Emissions System Message
..................... 2-93
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-93
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-80
Fuel System Message .......................... 2-93
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-93
Ignition System Message
....................... 2-93
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7- 13.7-14
Parts Identification
Labcl ....................... 6-54
Publications . Ordering .................... 7- 13 . 7- 14
Ride Control Message ......................... 2-93
Steering System Message
....................... 2-93
Transmission Message ......................... 2-94
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications .............. 7- I 3 . 7- I4
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-26
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-52
Shift Lever Positions ............................ 2-30
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-24
Into PARK (P) ............................... 2-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1 - 14
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment ................ 1 - 14
A/C System A/C Compressor Off Message ......... 2-93
OutofPARK(P)
............................. 2-32
Signaling Turns ................................ 1 7-37
SIR .......................................... 1-21
Skidding ...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-26
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-36
SpeakerCovers.Cleaning ........................ 6-49
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-64
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance ............... 7-4
Speed Sensor Fault Message ...................... 2-93
Speedonlete
I- ................................... 2-72
Stability Engaged Message ....................... 2-94
Stability Reduced Message
....................... 2-94
Starting Disabled Due to Theft System Remove
Ignition
Key Message .......................... 2-94
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-21
Steam ........................................ 5-17
Steering
....................................... 4- IO
Column Shift Lever ........................... 2-30
In Emergencies ............................... 4-12
Magnasteer
lM ................................ 4-10
Power ...................................... 4-10
Tips ........................................ 4-11
Wheel Controls
.......................... 3-9, 3-26
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-36
Stop Engine - Engine Overheated Message .......... 2-94
Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message ............. 2-95
Storage Compartments ........................... 2-57
Stuck: In Sand . Mud . Ice or Snow .................. 5-37
Stains
. Cleaning ........................... 6-4T6-48
Storage . Vehicle ................................ 6-30
Sunvisors .................................... 2-60
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
.................. 2-58
Sunroof ....................................... 2-63
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint .................. 1-21

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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
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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