heater CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac. mcl inf’ol-mation 011 starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are
the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell y~ i 1‘ c\wything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
Keys
Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Trunk
Theft
Theft-Deterrent System
PASS-Key@
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New Vehicle “Break-In’’
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P)
Shifting Out of
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Tilt Wheel
Turn Sigl.lal/MultitLInction
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Lamps
Mirrors
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Storage Compartments
Cellular Telephone
Astroroof (Option)
Universal Transmitter
The Instrument Panel: Your
Information System
2-70 Digital Cluster
(SLS Only)
2-7
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2-74 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
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rc In very cold weather, 0" F (- 1 8" C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can
help. You'll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
se the Coolant
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal. grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.
CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical
shock. Also, the wrong
kind
of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire.
You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt
AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use
a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated
for at least
15 amps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store
the curd as
it was before to keep it away from moving
engine
parts. If you don't, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature. the
kind
of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your Cadillac deafer
in the area where you'll be parking
your vehicle. The dealer can give
you the best advice for
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Console Shifter Column Shifter
PARK (P): This locks the front wheels. It's the best
position
to use when you start the engine because your
vehicle can't move easily.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To-find your comfort zone, start with the 75°F (24°C)
setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Turn the
TEMP/AUTO knob to adjust the
temperature if necessary.
If you choose 60°F ( 1 6"C),
the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting
and will
not regulate fan speed. If you choose the
temperature of
90°F (32'C), the system will remain at
that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan
speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause
the system
to heat or cool any faster.
With
the: automatic setting, the air conditioning
compressor automatically cycles
when needed to cool
the air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need
for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor
outlets.
As the interior temperature approaches a desired
setting, the blower speed will decrease.
To maintain
interior comfort, the airflow may move
to the instrument
panel air outlets and floor outlets (bi-level mode). On
bright
sunny days in cold weather. the airflow may come
out
of the air conditioning outlets (AC mode) to
maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness.
If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it
set on AUTO, the air will first flow out the floor air
outlets for
a few seconds. That is normal. This is to
expel hot air from the air outlets. As the air
is cooled,
the airflow will move through the air conditioning
outlets. If you start your vehicle with the fan setting on
HI, it will skip the air conditioning purge.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning on the fan
until warm air is available.
The length
of delay depends on the outside air
temperature, engine coolant temperature or the time
since the engine was last started.
As the coolant warms
up, the blower fan speed will gradually increase and
air will flow from the heater outlets, with some airflow
to the windshield to prevent fogging under most
normal conditions.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the
control setting the next time
you start your engine,
except for recirculation and defrost. Each ignition cycle
cancels recirculation, whereas,
DEFROST will change
to automatic operation when the ignition is shut off and
then turned back
on.

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You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or
fan speed.
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fl AC: This setting directs airflow through the
middle instrument panel outlets.
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BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two
ways. Cool air is directed to the upper
portion
of your body through the four instrument panel
outlets while warmed air is directed to the floor.
'H HEATER/DEFROST: This setting directs air to
the floor outlets and toward the windshield.
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HEATER: This setting directs warmed air
through
the floor outlets. Some warm air is diverted to
the windshield to minimize fogging.
DEFROST Press this button to quickly remove
fog or frost from the windshield.
This setting sends most
of
the airflow to the windshield with only a small
amount
to the floor outlets.
3f FAN SPEEDS: Press the button with the fan symbol
on it until AUTO is displayed on the screen. At this
setting. the
Fdn speed is autonratically controlled. If it is
cold outside. the blower may not run in the maximum high
fan speed right away. The system checks the temperature
of the engine coolant
to assure it is warm enough to
provide heat.
When the engine coolant is warrn, the
controller allows the
fan to gradually increase to a higher
speed. This prevznts cold air from blowing into the
passenger compartment.
If you want the blower fdn at a
high speed, press the up arl-ujw button until you see €31 on
the display.
If you want the fan speed to be automatic, but
you
Iike the fan speed to be higher than the AUTO setting,
press the fan
symbol button until HI AUTO is shown on
the display.
If you 'want the blower Fan at a low speed,
press the down
mow button until LO is shown on the
display.
If you want the fan speed to mn lower than the
AUTO setting, press the button until L,O AUTO is shown
on the display.
OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Fresh air
will continue to flow through the vehicle, and the
system will try to maintain the previously set
temperature. The outside temperature will
show on the
display when the system
is OFF.

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On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for
the air conditioner to work its best.
Press the
AC button or the TEMP/AUTO knob to turn
the system
on and then select the proper MODE to direct
airflow.
The system will cool and dehumidify the air
inside the vehicle.
Also while in the AUTO mode, the
system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air.
You may also need to adjust the interior temperature and
the fan speed as needed.
When the
air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice
slight changes in your vehicle's engine speed and power.
This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the
compressor
on and off to keep the desired temperature.
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Press the MODE button to select heater. Adjust the
interior temperature to a comfortable level and if the
fan speed needs adjusting, press the
up or down arrow.
With each system, outside air will be brought
in and
sent through the floor, air conditioning or bi-level
outlets (depending
on the condition). The heater works
best if you keep your windows closed while using
it.
Your Cadillac's flow-through ventilation system
supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving.
Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or
the air conditioning fan is running.
The front outlets are located in the center and at each
side
of the instrument panel. You can adjust the
direction
of airflow by moving the center control levers
or
you can stop the airflow by moving the lever located
on each side
of the outlets downward.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The direction of airflow for the rear seats can also be
adjusted if you have the optional full console. Move the
fan lever to- adjust the blower
spe.ed from LQ to HI.
Move the vent lever to direct the airflow.
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0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance
of fogging the inside of the windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the
fan to the highest speed for
a few moments before
driving off. This helps clear
the intake outlets of
snow and moisture. and reduces the chance of
fogging the inside of the windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps circulate air throughout
your vehicle.
Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield
quickly
in extremely humid or cold conditions.
Press the
DEFROST button. If you select DEFROST,
adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button up or
down. If you select DEFROST from AUTO, the system
will control the fan speed. The temperature also needs to
be adjusted by turning the
TEMP/AUTO knob.
Note that recirculation is not available in
the defrost or
defog modes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you
run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel ’for the heat that
you get and it keeps the
battery charged.
You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater
run for awhile.
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Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so until help comes.
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
VEHICLE CAP. WT.
FRT.
CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS.
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT
XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG
PSIiKPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIi28KPa
SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry.
The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the driver’s door tells you the proper size,
speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important
information about the number
of people that can be in
your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry.
This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and
includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo and all
options not installed in the factory.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If it isn’t, the coolant level should be indicated by a
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver
Information Center.
If it is, you may have a leak in the
radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water
pump or
somewhere else in the cooling system.
A CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine
parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If
you
do, you can be burned.
Don’t run the engine
if there is a leak. If you run
the engine, it could
lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Engine damage if you keep running your engine
without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty.
See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode” in the Index.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to
see if the electric engine fans are running. If the engine
is overheating, both fans should be running. If they
aren’t, your vehicle needs service.

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NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other
parts. So
use the recommended coolant.
A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant
on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap
when
the cooling system, including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose,
is no
longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press
down while turning the pressure cap.)
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there
is still some pressure left.