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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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OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like
LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your
vehicle
in motion while the engine is off (for example,
if your vehicle is being pushed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This starts the engine.
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The following accessories on your Cadillac may be used
for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from
RUN
to OFF:
Radio
0 Power Windows
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Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or
if any door is opened. If you want power for another
10 minutes, turn the ignition key to RUN and then
back
to OFF.
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re alreadv moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
I. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition
key to START. When the engine starts. let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.

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Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each
try to help avoid draining your battery.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way
to the
floor and holding
it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds.
If the vehicle starts
briefly but then
stops again, do the same thing.
I NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts
or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t,
your engine might
not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.

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The mini console comes with a storage tray, a storage
compartment for
CDs or tapes and a dual cupholder
that unfolds for use. The full console includes a storage
compartment for
CDs or tapes and an optional phone, an
armrest and
a cupholder. The cupholder can be opened
by pressing on the surface panel located in front of the
armrest. Close the lid
to secure.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest
which includes an open storage compartment and a dual
cupholder that unfolds
for use. To open, lift the front
edge. This feature is available
on vehicles with leather
interiors
only.
The convenience net is inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them fron.1 falling over during
sharp turns or
quick starts and
stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as
you can. When not using the net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.

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Do not use the universal transmitter with any garage
door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse’’
safety feature. This includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April
1, 1982.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage
door you are programming.
Your vehicle’s engine should be turned
off while
programming the transmitter. Follow these steps
to
program up to three channels:
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If you have previously programmed a transmitter
channel, proceed
to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down
the two outside buttons
on the universal transmitter
until the red light begins to flash rapidly
(approximately
20 seconds). Then release the
buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and
erases any previous settings for all three channels.
Decide which one of
the three channels you want
to program.
Hold the end
of the hand-held transmitter against the
front surface
of the universal transmitter so that you
can still see the red light.
4. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter
button and the desired button
on the universal
transmitter. Continue
to press both buttons through
Step
5.
5. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light
on the universal transmitter flash slowly and
then
rapidly. The rapid flashing, which could take up to
90 seconds, indicates that the universal transmitter
has been programmed. Release both buttons
once the
light starts to flash rapidly.
If you have trouble programming the universal
transmitter. make sure that
you have followed the
directions exactly
as described and that the battery in the
hand-held transmitter is
not dead. If you still cannot
program it, rotate the hand-held transmitter end over end
and try again. The universal transmitter may not work
with older garage door openers that do not meet current
Federal Consumer Safety Standards. If you cannot
program the transmitter after repeated attempts. consult
your Cadillac dealer.
Be sure to keep the original hand-held transmitter
in case you need to erase and reprogram the
universal transmitter.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the light comes on while you are driving. pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer
to stop. If the light is still on. have the
vehicle towed
for service. (See ”Towing Your Vehicle’‘
in the Index.)
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is
on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light
is still on after you’ve
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
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When
the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means
you have a brake problenl. This
light comes
on when
the parking brake is set, and
PARK
BRAKE
it will stay on if the parking
brake does
not fully release.
If you try to drive off with
the parking brake set. this
light will remain on.
This light should also come
on briefly as you start
the vehicle.
If it doesn’t, have the light fixed so it
will be ready to remind you if the parking brake has
not fully released. For more information on how to
release the parking brake, see “Parking Brake” earlier
in this section.

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LOCK
Digital Cluster Analog Cluster
With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come
on when you start your engine and may stay
on for
several seconds. That’s normal.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or? if the
light comes
on when you’re driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again
to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac
needs service.
If the regular brake system warning light
isn’t on, you still have brakes, but
you don’t have
anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning
light is also
on, you don‘t have anti-lock brakes and
there‘s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake
System Warning Light” earlier in this section. The
anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come
on then. have it fixed so it will be
ready
to warn you if there is a problem.
This warning light should
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come on briefly as you start
the engine. If
the warning
light doesn’t come on then,
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there’s a
problem.
ready
to warn you if
If it stays on,
or comes on when you’re driving, there
may be a problem with your traction control system and
your vehicle may need service. When this warning light
is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.

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The traction control system warning light may come on
for the following reasons:
@ If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically
related to traction control, the traction control system
will turn
off and the warning light will come on.
If the traction control system is affected by an engine
related problem. the system will turn
off and the
warning light will come on.
If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned
on. your vehicle needs service. This light tells
you that the
engine has overheated. You
should stop
the car and turn
the engine
off as soon as
possible. A warning chime
should also sound if this
light
comes on.
As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds
when
you start your engine. In the section “Problems on
the Road,” this manual explains what to do. See “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.

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NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while, your emission controls may not
work as
well, your fuel economy may not be as
good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered by your warranty.
This light should come on. as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not
running.
If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired.
This light will
also come on during a malfunction in one
of two ways:
Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected.
A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service
is required.
0 Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected
on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service rnay be required. The
following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
0 Reducing vehicle speed.
0 Avoiding hard accelerations.
Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see
"If
the Light Is On Steady" following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the velzicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key
off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the
engine.
If the light remains on steady, see "lf the Light
Is On Steady" following. If the light is still flashing.
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle
to your
dealer or qualified service center for service.
You may
be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you just drive through a deep puddle
of water?
If
so. your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries
out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.

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Once TIMER OFF 0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the
TIMER button to start the timing feature.
Press the
TIMER button again
to stop it. If you will be starting
and stopping your Cadillac, during
a trip for instance,
the TIMER feature will automatically start timing where
it left
off when you last stopped. To reset it, press and
hold the RESET button until the display reads TIMER
0O:OO:OO. Press the INFORMATION button to exit from
the TIMER function.
RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG,
MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED, AVG MPH and OIL
LIFE
LEFT. Pressing RESET when a non-resettable
display appears will cause a “recall” mode
to occur.
When this happens, all DIC warning messages that have
been displayed since
the ignition key was turned to
RUN will redisplay. If no messages were displayed, a
MONITORED SYSTEMS OK message will appear.
MPG AVG (Reset): Press the INFORMATION button
to display the MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy),
then press and
hold the RESET button until 0.0 MPG
AVG is displayed.
FUEL USED (Reset): Press the INFORMATION
button to display the GAL FUEL USED on the DIC,
then press and hold the RESET button until
0.0 GAL
FUEL USED is displayed.
AVG MPH (Reset): Press the INFORMATION button
to display the AVG
MPH A~t‘r;gc Spced). then press
and hold
the RESET button ~~ntil 0.0 AVG MPH is
displayed.
OIL LIFE LEFT (Reset 1: Press the I %FORMATION
button to display
thc OIL LIFE LEFT. then press and
hold the RESET button
until 1005 OIL LIFE LEFT is
displayed. (This only needs to be reset after you have
had the
oil changed. )