service CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR" system.
Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your Cadiliac.
Comfort Controls and. Audio Systems
This section tells you how to acljust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
Your Driving and the Road
Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
Problems on the Road
This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly a1~1 loolting good.
Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how tu get service and owner publications.
It also gives
you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on pase 7- 1 I?.
Index
Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manurd. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
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CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem and the name
SEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors
Corporation.
This manual includes the latest
information at the time it
was printed. We rcserve the right to make changes in the
prodnct after that
tirile without further notice. For
vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
"General Motors of Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor
Car Division whenever it appears
in this manual.
Please keep
this manual in your Cadillac. so it will be
there if you ever need it when you're on the road. If you
scll the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new
owner can use it.
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Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage
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Ca@llac. The name Cadillac is appropriately that of
Antoirie &‘La Mothe Cadillac, the French military commander
who founded the city of Detroit in
1701. What better name for
the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit.
Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision,
initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the
founding
of Cadillac in 1902. His exacting standards
prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided
over the years
- “Craftsmanship A Creed - Accuracy
A Law.”
The introduction of the first four cylinder engine in 1905
led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds
up to
50 mph.
For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal
Automobile Club of England awarded the prestigious
Dewar Trophy to Cadillac twice . . . first in 1908 for
achieving perfect interchangeability
of parts and again
for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting
and ignition system on
19 12 models. Cadillac is the
only American manufacturer to win this honor and
the only manufacturer in the world to win
it twice. As commonplace
as standardized parts are today, in 1908
parts were still individually hand fitted both in
production and service.
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finest documents ever written. It was published following
the introduction
of the first production V8 engine,
which
was standard in all Cadillacs beginning with the
19 1
5 model.
Many Cadillac “firsts” have followed over the years,
including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a
nationwide comprehensive service policy, security plate
a stylist (1927 LaSalleMarley Earl). The ’30s witnessed
production
of the powerful, smooth and quiet V12 and
V16 engines. The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938
60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling.
3 olass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by
VI 6 Engine
During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor,
Cadillac discontinued car prgduction
for the first time
since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat
vehicles and internal parts for Allison
V17 10 engines.
Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic
transnlissions were used
in each M5AI and M24 tanks.
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inflate, you’ll need some new
parts for your air bag
system.
If you don’t get them, the air bag system
won’t be there
to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include air bag modules and
possibly other parts. The service nmnual for your
vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module, which records information about
the
air bag system. The module records information
about the readiness
of the system, when the sensors are
activated and driver‘s safety belt usage
at deployment.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag
system. lmproper service
can mean that your air bag
system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service.
NOTICE:
If you damage the covering for the driver’s air
bag, it may not work properly. You may have to
replace the air bag module.
Do not open or break
the air bag covering.
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Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced.
There are parts
of the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle.
You don’t want the system to
inflate while someone
is working on your vehicle. Your
Cadillac dealer and the Cadiliac Service lManual have
information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag
system.
To purchase a service manual, see “Service and
Owner Publications”
in the Index.
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For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is
turned
off and the battery is disconnected, an air
bag can still inflate during improper service.
You
can be injured if you are close to an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape
or yellow connectors. They are probably part of
the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper
service procedures, and nlake
sure the person
performing work
for you is qualified to do so.
Ths air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
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Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
( 1) this device may not cause harmful interference.
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation
is subject to the following
two conditions:
( 1 ) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
of the device.
Changes or modifications
to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization
to use this equipment.
r_l Ihe range of this system is about 10 feet (3 m). At times
you may notice
a decrease in range. This is normal for
any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does
not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle
for the transmitter to work, try this:
e Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that
follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy wsather.
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Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the
signal. Take a few steps to the left
or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If you‘re still having trouble, see your Cadillac
dealer or
a qualified technician for service.
& When you press this symbol to unlock the
driver’s door, the parking lamps on your vehicle will
blink twice.
(You can progmm your vehicle so the
parking lamps will
not flash. For more information,
see “Remote Confirmation” later in this section.)
Pressing
it again within five seconds will unlock the
other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm the
optional theft-deterrent system and turn on the interior
lamps at night.
When you press this symbol
to lock the doors,
the parking
lamps will blink once. (You can program
your vehicle
so the parking lamps will not flash. For
more information, see “Remote Confirmation” later
in this section.) This also arms the optional
theft-deterrent system when the ignition
is off.
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Press this button
to open the fuel door.
The RKE transmitter can also be used to recall
the memory seats for up to two drivers.
For rnore
information, see “Memory Seat and Mirrors”
in
the Index.
Note that pressing the transmitter buttons numerous
times (approximately
500 times) out of the vehicle’s
operating range may cause the transmitter not to work.
Replacing the battery and pressing the transmitter
buttons
10 or more times out of range will also cause
the transmitter not to work. To reset the transmitter,
you must be within the vehicle’s operating range.
Press and hold the trunk button,
and within one second,
press and hold the lock button. Continue to hold both
buttons
for approximately three seconds. See your
Cadillac dealer for service
if your transmitter still
doesn’t work properly.
This personalization feature
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program the parking lamps to blink or to remain
off when the lock or unlock buttons on the RICE
transmitter are pressed. Press the TRIP SET (TRIP
RESET) button
to answer “yes,” press the RESET
(INFO RESET) button to indicate
“no” or press the
INFORMATION (INFO) button
to ”skip” to the
next personalization feature.
To begin programming, press the unlock button of the
RICE transmitter for the appropriate driver (1 or 2).
The ignition must be in the RUN position. Press and
hold the INFORMATION (INFO) and RESET (INFO
RESET) buttons at the same time. The first message
to appear refers to the programmable automatic door
loclts.
To skip this prompt. press the INFORMATION
(INFO) button.
When REMOTE FLASH
LIGHTS appears on the DIC
display, press the yes button to program the parking
lamps
to blink once when the lock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed and
to blink twice when the
unlock button
is pressed. If you don‘t want the parking
lamps
to blink when using the RKE transmitter, press
the
no button.
FEATURE
ON will display if REMOTE FLASH
LIGH’TS
was selected and FEATURE OFF will show
it you answer no.
For a list of the other pe.rsonalization features available,
see “Memory
and Personalization Features” later in
this section.

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Open the door.
Lock the door using the power door lock
or the RKE
system. The SECURITY light should come on and
stay on.
Close all
the doors. The SECURITY light should go
off within approximately 30 seconds.
The horn will sound and the lamps will flash for about
30 seconds when the door or trunk is opened without the
key
or RKE system. The horn also sounds if the loclcs
are damaged.
Remember. the theft-deterrent system won't activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door
lock. It activates only
if you use a power door lock
switch or the RKE system.
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The vehicle should be locked with the door key
or
the manual door lock switch after- the doors are
closed if
you don't want to activate the
theft-deterrent system.
Always unlock
a door with a key or use the RKE
system. (Pressing the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter disables the theft-detell-ent system. j
Unlocking a door any other way will activate the alarm.
Turning the ignition key
to RUN without
disarming the theft-deterrent system will
also
activate the alarm.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key.
You car1 also turn off the alarm by using
the unlock button of the RKE system. The alarm won't
stop if
you try to unlock a door any other way.
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1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then
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b met out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open. lock
the vehicle using the
power door lock or the RKE
system
and close the door. Wait 30 seconds until the
SECURITY limp goes off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The horn will sound and the
headlamps
will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to
see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers'' in the
Index. If the fuse
does not need to be replaced, you may
need
to have your Cadillac serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the
optional theft-detelrent system when leaving your vehicle.
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If the engine does not start and the “STARTING
DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM, REMOVE
IGNITION
KEY” message is displayed in the Driver
Information Center, your key should be checked for
damage. Starting may be attempted with an undamaged
key immediately. See your Cadillac dealer or a
locksmith
fur key service.
If the “STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT
SYSTEM,
REMOVE IGNITION KEY” and “WAIT
3 MINUTES” messages are displayed, the key should
be cleaned. After three minutes,
try again. A “START
CAR” message will appear
at this time. If the engine
still does not start, wait three minutes and try a duplicate
key. At this time, fuses should be checked (see “Fuses
and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the engine does
not start with the duplicate key, your vehicle needs
service. See your Cadillac dealer for service.
If the “THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM’ message is
displayed during vehicle operation, your vehicle needs
servicing. Your vehicle will restart if you turn it
off,
however, your vehicle may be unprotected. See your
Cadillac dealer for service.
If an ignition key is lost or damaged, see your Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith to have a new key made.
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NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it
will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow -9 for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
0 Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more
information.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first

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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it,
be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn thc
key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand.
Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five diHerent positions:
ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine
is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key
and turn it toward
you. The steering wheel will remain
locked. just as
it was before you inserted the key.
LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, the ignition will
be
in the LOCK position. This is the only position in
which you can remove the key. This position locks the
ignition. steering wheel and transaxle. It’s
a
theft-deterrent feature.