center console CADILLAC SEVILLE 1998 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A second &or, seating and column position may be
programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing
button
2. Each time a memory button is pressed, a single
beep will sound through the radio. Each time button
1 or 2
is pressed, the memory positions will be recalled. At the
factory, the exit position is preset with the steering wheel
full up and the seat full back. However, two personalized
exit positions can
be set by first recalling the driving
position (Driver
“1” or “2”), positioning the wheel and
seat in the desired exit positions and then pressing the
MEMORY SET and, within five seconds, pressing the
EXIT button. The exit position for either previously set
driver can
be recalled by pressing the EXIT button.
Heated Seat (Option)
This option is only available if your vehicle is equipped
with the power lumbar control feature.
The front seat controls are
located in the center
console. The rear seat
controls, for the outboard
positions only, are located on the rear door (note that
only the outboard positions
in the rear seats are heated).
Push the button once for a high setting, twice for a low
setting, and a third time to turn
off the heated seat. The
LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat
approximates body temperature. The
HI setting heats the
seat to a slightly higher temperature.
The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is
turned on. The heating elements in the seats
automatically
turn off when the vehicle’s ignition is
turned off.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
The power controls
are located on the
outboard side
of each
front seat. Press the
top of the control
forward or rearward
to adjust the seatback
angle. Push up or
down to adjust the
headrest and shoulder belt.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Center Console Storage Area Rear Storage Armrest
Your vehicle is 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.
Convenience Net
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 from 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.
Your vehicle is equipped with a full front console with
shift lever.
The console comes with a storage tray, a storage
compartment for
CDs or tapes, a dual cupholder that
unfolds, an optional phone and an armrest. 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
(Option)
The ashtrays and cigarette lighters may be ordered
through your dealer.
To use the ashtray, press on the
cover of the console located below the climate control
system to reveal the front ashtray. To clean the ashtray,
lift it out by pulling on the snuffer.
To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid. For more
information, see your dealer.
NOTICE:
Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut off
10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. This helps to
prevent battery drainage. For more information, see ‘?nadvertent Power Battery Saver” in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating.
If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Don’t put papers or other flammable items
into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a
detached from the center mount and moved to the side. damaging fire.
Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can be
When moved to
the side, the sun visor will also move
forward and rearward. The sun visors also slide to block
The front cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray. sunlight when needed. The sunshades are equipped with
Press it all the way in and release. It will pop back by a storage flap that can be used for small items such as
itself when it’s ready to light.
You may also have a toll tickets.
lighter on the back
of the center console near the rear
seat air outlet. There is also a secondary visor attached separately to
the headliner.
Sun Visors
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast
you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many
of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and
economically. The main components of the instrument panel are:
1. Air Outlets 13. Fuel Door Release
2. Driver Information Center Control Buttons 14. Trunk Release
3. Turn SignaVLights 15. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
4. Cluster 16. Horn
5. Windshield Wiperwasher Lever 17. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
6. Cruise Control Lever 18. Seat Heater Switch
7. Ignition Switch 19. Traction Control Switch
8. Air Vent Control Dial
20. Console Shift Lever
9. Hazard Warning Button
2 1. Convenience S torage/Optional Ashtray
10. Radio
22. Electronic Climate Controls
11. Lamp Controls 23. Glove Box
12. Hood Release

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Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more
times until the DRIVER UNLOCK
KEY OFF prompt
appears. This feature will automatically unlock only the
driver’s door when the ignition key is moved to
OW. To
turn the feature on, press ON/OFF until ON is displayed
on the DIC. To
turn the feature off, press ON/OFF until
OFF is displayed.
Doors Unlock in PARK (P)
Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more
times until the DOORS UNLOCK
IN PARK prompt
appears. This feature will automatically unlock all doors
when the vehicle is shifted into PARK
(P). To turn the
feature on, press
ON/OFF until ON is displayed on the
DIC.
To turn the feature off, press ON/OFF until OFF
is displayed.
Doors Unlock Key Off
Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more
times until the DOORS UNLOCK
KEY OFF prompt
appears.
This feature will automatically unlock all doors
when the ignition key is turned to
OFF. To turn the
feature on, press
ON/OFF until ON is displayed on the
DIC.
To turn the feature off, press ON/OFF until OFF
is displayed.
Curbview Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times
until the MIRROR TO CURB IN REV prompts appears on
the DIC display.
This feature will move the passenger’s
outside rearview mirror
to a curb view position when the
console shifter is placed
in REVERSE (R) and it will return
the mirror to the last known driving position when the
console shifter is moved out of REVERSE (R).
To turn this
feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON is displayed on
the DIC. To
turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button
until OFF is displayed. For more information, see “Curbview
Assist Mirror”
in the Index.
Driver’s Names Set/Recall (If Equipped)
After the FEATURE PROGRAMMING prompt is
displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and
the
ON/OFF button is pressed, the prompts DRIVER
NO 1 or DRIVER NO 2 will appear. These prompts
correspond to which
RKE transmitter button or memory
recall button has been pressed on the
RKE transmitter.
You may have your name and a second driver’s name
displayed here replacing the prompts DRIVER
NO 1
and DRIVER NO 2. A dealership can program your
vehicle to display the names you want. The names will
appear whenever the key position
is turned to ON only
if RKE transmitters 1 or 2 are used to enter the vehicle
or buttons
1 or 2 on the driver’s door are pressed.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine THEFT ATTEMPTED - 40: This message is
displayed
if the theft system has detected a break-in
attempt while
you were away from your vehicle.
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF - 111: This message
will appear when the
PCM senses that the maximum
speed for your vehicle has been reached. The speed of
your vehicle will surge as the fuel supply is cutoff. This
allows your vehicle to stay in
a safe tire operating range.
The top speed is set based on the top speed rating of
the tires.
TRACTION ENGAGED - 91 : When your traction
control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
ENGAGED message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed,
so
adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay
on for a few seconds after the traction control system
stops limiting wheel spin.
TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed
after the traction control has been turned
off by the
button
on the center console.
TRACTION READY - 90: This message informs the
driver that the traction control system
is available. This
occurs when the traction ordoff button on the console has
been returned to ON (pressing the button once turns the
traction control system
off: pressing the button again turns
the system back on). This message will automatically
disappear from the display after five seconds.
TRACTION SUSPENDED - 56: This message
displays when the traction control system has been
temporarily shut off because your vehicle’s brakes have overheated. This message does not indicate a problem
with your vehicle’s traction control system. After a few
minutes, the traction control system will be available
again and the TRACTION
READY message
will appear.
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE - 112: This message
indicates that the transaxle fluid
in your vehicle is too
hot. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools
down or until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the
trunk is open when the ignition is on.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about a mile, that you have the turn signal
on.
A multiple chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ventilation System Rear Ventilation
Your vehicle’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 control
dial
located on each outlet downward.
OFF
The direction and quantity of airflow for the rear seats
can also be adjusted at the back of the console. Heater
outlets are located under the front seat to wm the feet
of rear passengers.
Move the fan lever to adjust the blower speed from
LO to HI. Adjust the knob to direct the air flow. To
reduce airflow to the rear outlets, slide the fan lever all the way to the left. Turning the
knob to OFF will
completely stop airflow, no matter where the fan
blower control is set.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The TRACTION ENGAGED message will display on
the Driver Information Center when the traction control
system is limiting wheel spin. See “Driver Information
Center Messages” in the Index. You may feel or hear the
system working, but this is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control
system
begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you
to safely use it again, you my reengage the cruise control.
(See “Cruise Control” in
the Index.)
TRACTION CONTROL
United States Canada
This warning light will come on to let you know if
there’s a problem with your traction control system.
See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in the
Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The
traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions, you should
always leave the system on. But you can turn the
traction control system off
if you ever need to. (You
should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your
Vehicle” in the Index.)
To turn the system off,
press the traction control
disable button located on
the center console.
The TRACTION
OW message will display on the
Driver Information Center. If the system is limiting
wheel spin when you press the button, the TRACTION
OFF message will display -- but the system won’t turn
off right away. It will wait until there’s no longer a
current need to limit wheel spin.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Battery Load Management ........................ 2-45
Battery Saver
.................................. 2-44
Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-44
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-46
BBB Auto Line
................................ 7- 11
Better Business Bureau Mediation .................. 7-11
Blizzard
...................................... 4-27
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-31
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Parking
..................................... 2-25
Pedal Travel
................................. 6-3 1
Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-3 1
System Warning Light ......................... 2-67
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-28
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Brake Fluid. Check Message
...................... 2-83
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
BTSI
......................................... 2-28
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-17
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-44
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-34
Bussed Electrical Center
(BEC) .................... 6-60
Braking
........................................ 4-6
capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-66
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.29.4.28. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player
............. 3.11.3.16.3.20. 3.29
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-44 Cassette Tape Player Errors
........ 3.13.3.18.3.27. 3.36
CD Adapter Kits
............................... 3-41
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-54
Center Console Storage
Area ...................... 2-52
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp. Bulb Replacement
... 6-39
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Chains. Tire ................................... 6-49
Change Brake Pads Message
...................... 2-83
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-83
Changing a Flat
Tie ............................. 5-24
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-66
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-83
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-83
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-84
Check Gas Cap Message
......................... 2-84
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-84
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-84
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-56
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing in a Rear Seat Position
................. 1-40
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-42
TopStrap
................................... 1-39
WheretoPut
................................ 1-38
CHMSL
...................................... 6-39
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-55
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-53
Circuit Breakers
and Fuses ....................... 6-60
Cleaner.
Air ................................... 6-16
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Change Engine Oil Message
...................... 2-83
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-55
Fabric
...................................... 6-51
Glass
....................................... 6-53
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-50
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-52
Leather
..................................... 6-52
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-54
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-5 1
Stains ...................................... 6-5 1
Tires
....................................... 6-55
Vinyl
....................................... 6-52
Wheels
..................................... 6-55
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-53
WoodPanels
................................. 6-52
Climate Control Panel
............................ 3-2
Climate Control Personalization
................... 3- 10
Climate Control. Steering Wheel Controls ........... 3-10
Clock. Setting the ............................... 3- 11
Comfort Controls ................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-45
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-1 1. 3-20
Compact Disc Player Care
........................ 3-45
Compact Disc Player Errors
.................. 3-15. 3-28
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-47
Console Shift Lever
............................. 2-27
Console-Mounted CD Changer
.................... 3-39
Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension
........ 2-75
Control Buttons
................................ 2-80
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-52
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50 Coolant
....................................... 6-22
CheckMessage
.............................. 2-83
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-20
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-20
Cooling System
................................ 5-18
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-42
Cruise Control
................................. 2-36
Cupholders
.................................... 2-52
Curbview Assist Mirror
..................... 2.51. 2.79
Customer Assistance Information
................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 7-2
CVRSS
....................................... 2-75
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone Users
......... 7-4
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-56
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-56
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-41
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 7.12. 7.13
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-7
Defrosting
..................................... 3-6
DIC
.......................................... 2-75
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-66
Diversity Antenna
.............................. 3-45
Dolby Noise Reduction
........... 3.14.3.19.3.28. 3.37
Door Defogging
..................................... 3-6
Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-4
Locks
........................................ 2-4
MapPocket
................................. 2-51
OpenMessage
............................... 2-84
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-75
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