power steering CADILLAC SEVILLE 1998 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Adaptive Seat Control (If Equipped)
The adaptive control is
located
on the
outboard side of each
front
seat. Use the
power seat control first
to get the proper
position. (The lumbar
will automatically
adjust to your body’s
positioning for the
duration of the trip in
four-minute cycles.)
With the ignition on, press the control up to activate the
adaptive seat.
To reshape the lower seatback, press the lumbar
control forward to increase support and rearward to
decrease support.
To turn off the adaptive seat, press the control down.
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Column
(If Equipped)
2 MEMOffY
SET
The controls for this option
are located
on the driver’s
door panel, and
are used
to program and recall
previous settings.
Adjust the driver’s seat (including the lumbar and head
restraint adjustments), both the outside mirrors and steering wheel column to a comfortable position and
then press the MEMORY SET button. Within five
seconds, press button “1.”

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 Ignition Positions
With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the key to four different positions:
OFF: This position lets you
turn
off the engine and
remove the key. It doesn’t
lock the steering wheel.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? 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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ACC: This position lets you use things like the radio and
the windshield wipers when the engine is
off. Use ACC if
you must have your vehicle in motion while
the engine is
off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed).
ON: This is the position for driving.
START This starts the engine.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your vehicle may be used
for up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from
ON to OFF:
Cellular Phone (If Equipped)
Radio
Power Windows
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
Express Sunroof (Option)
Power to these accessories stops after
10 minutes or if
any door is opened. If you want power for another
10 minutes, close all the doors, turn the ignition key to
ON and then back to OFF. If the cellular phone is being
used while Retained Accessory Power is in effect, the
timer is suspended (to avoid interruption of the call).
The timer resets to
10 minutes at the end of the call.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Horn
The horn can be sounded by pressing on the center of
the steering wheel pad. to a comfortable position and then release the lever to
lock the wheel into place.
Power Tilt and Telescopic Wheel (Option)
Tilt Wheel
If the power column switch is pressed up or down and
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel held in \
that position, there will be
a slight movement
before you drive. Raising the steering wheel to the and a sli\
ght pause followed by a continuous movement
highest level gives your legs more room when
you enter in the direction the switch is being pressed. This allows
and exit the vehicle. very fine control of the steering wheel position. If the
Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to switch is bumped, the column moves approximately one
bring the wheel close to you. Adjust the steering wheel degree in the direction commanded.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM - 34: This message
means there is a problem in the Personalized
Automotive Security System (PASS-Key
111). A fault
has been detected in the system which means that the
PASS-Key I11 system is disabled and is not protecting
the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts, however, you
may want to take your vehicle to a proper service center
before turning off the engine.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: See your dealer
for repair.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 3: This message is
displayed when a non-emissions related powertrain
malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by
a
technician as soon as possible.
SPEED LIMITED TO 90 - 113: A failure in the
suspension control system has occurred when this
message appears. The PCM determines the speed to
which your vehicle is limited. Have your vehicle serviced if this message appears.
STABILITY SYS ENGAGED - 55 : You may see the
STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver
Information Center. It means that an advanced,
computer-controlled system has come on to help your
vehicle continue
to go in the direction in which you’re
steering. This stability enhancement system activates
when the computer senses that your vehicle is just
starting to spin, as it might
if you hit a patch of ice or
other slippery spot on the road. When the system is on,
you may hear a noise or feel
a vibration in the brake
pedal. This is normal.
When the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message is on,
you should continue to steer in the direction you want to
go. The system is designed to help you in bad weather or
other difficult driving situations by making the most of
whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message comes on, you’ll know that
something has caused your vehicle to start to spin,
so
you should consider slowing down.
STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY - 33: This
message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key
111) senses that an improper
ignition key
is being used to try to start the vehicle.
Check the ignition key for damage. If
it is damaged, it
may need
to be replaced. If you see no damage, remove
the key and
try to start the vehicle again. If it still does
not start,
try another ignition key.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine With the radio off and the clock displayed, use FF and
RW to select home or away presets.
To select the away
presets, press and hold FF for five counts until you hear
a beep. The next time the radio comes on, the away
presets will be active. To select the home presets, press
and hold RW for five counts until you hear a beep.
The next time the radio comes on, the home presets
will be active.
When battery power is removed and later applied, you
will not have to reset your home radio presets because
the radio remembers them. However, you will have to
reset
your away radio presets.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. Your vehicle has
a “built-in” theft-deterrent
feature on each radio that is automatic
-- there is no
programming required. The radio in your vehicle
cannot be used in any other vehicle. When the radio was originally installed in your vehicle at the factory, it
stored the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Each
time the ignition
is turned on, the VIN is verified. If the
vehicle’s VIN does not match the VIN stored in the
radio, THEFTLOCK will be activated and the audio system will not play. If the radio is removed from your
vehicle, the original VIN in the radio can be used to
trace the radio back to your vehicle.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include the
following:
VOL: Press the up arrow
button to increase volume and the down arrow button
to decrease volume.
SEL: When listening to the radio, press the up or down
arrow button to tune to the next or previous preset radio
station. When listening to a cassette tape, the up or down
arrow button can be used to
SEEK forward and rearward
through the tape. Pressing the up or down arrow button
when listening to
a CD will cause the player to go to the
next or previous selection. When in Radio Data Systems
(RDS) Program Type
(PTY) mode, the up or down
arrow button can be used to perform a
PTY preset seek.
PSEEK will appear on the display while the FTY preset seek is performed. The radio will seek all
of the PTYs
stored in presets, except for the PTY Any.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing
the button again. The TRACTION READY message
should display briefly on the Driver Information Center.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you
more than even the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer
but it will take much more effort.
MAGNASTEEP
Your vehicle may be equipped with GM
MAGNASTEER, a system that continuously adjusts the
effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. It
provides ease when parking yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned
on the news happen on curves. Here’s why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each
of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving
on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels.
If there’s no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends
on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle
at which the curve is banked, and your speed.
While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you
can control.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you open the hood, you’ll see:
A. Windshield Washer Fluid
B. Power Steering Fluid
C. Engine Oil Fill Location
D. Engine Oil Dipstick Location
E. Brake Master Cylinder
E Transaxle DipsticWill Location
G. Engine Air Cleaner
H. Surge TanMCoolant Fill Location

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Power Steering Fluid
The power steering
fluid reservoir is located
next to the fuse relay
center on the passenger’s
side of the engine.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there
is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be at the
FULL COLD mark. If
necessary, add only enough fluid
to bring the level up
to the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet. Always use the proper
fluid, Failure
to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and
damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
If you will be
operating your vehicle
in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse
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Usage
Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Supplemental Inflation Restraint
Not Used
Lamps
Park Right
Fuel Tank Ventilation Solenoid
Ignition
1
Lamps, Parking Left
Interior Lamp Dimmer Module
Navigation
- Export Only
Heated Seat Left Front
Export Lighting
Rear Door Modules
Stoplamps
Neutral Safety Back-up
Audio
Retained Accessory Power for Sunroof
Not Used
Fuse
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Usage
Not Used
Passenger Door Module
Fuel Door/Trunk Release
Interior Lamps
Rear HVAC Blower
Ignition Switch
Not Used Heated Seat Right Front
Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
Ignition
3 Rear
Antilock Braking System
Turn SignaVHazard Heated Seat Right Rear
Dash Integration Module
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