mirror CADILLAC SEVILLE 2000 5.G User Guide

2-53 Power Remote Control Mirror (Heated)
This feature is located on
the driver's door armrest.
Move the L/R select switch
located under the power
mirror control to choose
the left or right mirror.
To adjust the mirror, move the arrow control in the direction
you want the mirror to go. Leave the L/R select switch in
the center position to disable mirror movement. This is
helpful in preventing unwanted mirror movement in case
the control is accidentally bumped while driving. Adjust
each outside mirror so the vehicle is barely visible in the
mirror to maximize your side view.The mirrors can also be programmed for personalization
and parallel parking feature if you have the optional
memory package. For more information, see ªMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheelº and ªVehicle
Programming and Personalization Featuresº in the
Index. For information on the heated outside mirrors,
see ªRear Window Defoggerº in the Index.
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror
Only the driver's side outside mirror will adjust for the
glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled
by pressing the MIRROR side of the button on and off.
This button is located at the bottom of the electrochromic
mirror. See ªElectrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compassº in the Index for more information.

2-54 Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex mirror's
surface is curved so you can see more from the driver's seat.
This mirror does not have a dimming feature.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could
hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror
or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors,
it will also be equipped with the curb view assist mirror
feature. This feature will cause the passenger's mirror to
tilt when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This feature is
especially useful in allowing you to view the curb whenyou are parallel parking. If further adjustment is needed
after the mirror is tilted, the power mirror controls may
be used to adjust the mirror. If the mirror control is
pressed while the passenger's mirror is tilted, the mirror
will move in that direction, but will return to its original
position once the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R)
and a five
-second delay has occurred.
To program the feature, see ªMirror to Curb in Reverseº
in the Index.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger's seat.
To lock the glove box door, insert the master key into
the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. Turn the key
counterclockwise to unlock the door.
Map Pocket
The map/storage pockets are located on each front door
as well as on the passenger's and driver's front seatbacks.

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Sun Visors
Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can be
detached from the center mount and moved to the side.
When moved to the side, the sun visor will also move
forward and rearward. The sun visors are equipped with
a storage flap that can be used for small items such as
toll tickets.
There is also a secondary visor attached separately to
the headliner.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. Move the slide switch up or down to brighten or
dim the lamp.
Accessory Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets are located at the rear of
the center console and on the lower inboard carpeted
panel on the passenger's side of the vehicle. When the
ignition is on, you can plug in accessories that require
electrical power.Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly.
If you use the accessory power outlets for more than
10 minutes after turning off your engine, you will risk
running your battery down. For more information about
accessory power outlets, contact your dealer.
Cellular Telephone (Option)
Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of
a Cadillac Communiport
integrated portable cellular
telephone system. If your vehicle is already equipped
from the factory with this option, your vehicle is
prepared to receive a completion kit to finalize the
installation at the dealer. The system has steering wheel
telephone controls and information output through the
Driver's Information Center (DIC). Voice activation,
memo record and hands
-free operation are standard
features. For more information, contact your dealer.
A user's guide is provided with the telephone.

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Vehicle Programming and
Personalization Features (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with personalization, you
can program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two people. If your vehicle does not have
personalization, then some of the features on your
vehicle have been programmed for all drivers. On all
vehicles, certain features such as HVAC settings, radio
preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock, remote lock
and unlock confirmation and automatic door locks have
already been programmed for your convenience. If the
vehicle is equipped with Personalization, then the seat
position, steering column position (if equipped) and
the outside mirror positions can also be programmed.
The navigation screen preferences (if equipped) will
remain at the last set position.
If your vehicle is equipped with personalization, the
driver's preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock
button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
or by pressing the appropriate memory button ª1º or ª2º
located on the driver's door. Please note that certain
features can be programmed not to recall until the key is
placed in the ignition. To change feature preferences you
must enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING (see below).
All vehicles that have memory seats, have personalization.
Entering FEATURE PROGRAMMING
To begin programming, the ignition must be in ON
and your vehicle in PARK (P). If your vehicle has
memory, you must press the appropriate memory button
ª1º or ª2º, located on the driver's door panel before
programming. Press the INFO button one or more times
until the FEATURE PROGRAMMING prompt appears
on the DIC display. Press the ON/OFF button to enter
FEATURE PROGRAMMING. To exit, press the INFO
RESET button.
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the REMOTE
RECALL MEMORY prompt appears. To turn the
feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON is
displayed on the DIC. The seat and mirror memory
settings that have been previously programmed can be
recalled by pressing the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter. The steering column will move when the
key is inserted in the ignition and turned to ON.
To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button
until OFF is displayed.

2-89 Key in Recall (If Equipped)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the KEY IN
RECALL prompt appears on the DIC display. To turn
the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON
appears. The seat and mirror memory settings that have
been previously programmed will be recalled when the
key is inserted in the ignition. The steering column
(if equipped) will move when the key is turned to ON.
To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button until
OFF appears.
Auto Exit Seat (If Equipped)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the AUTO
EXIT SEAT prompt shows on the DIC display. This
feature will move the seat to the driver's exit position
when the key is turned out of ON (away from START)
and the driver's door is opened. To turn this feature on,
press the ON/OFF button until ON appears on the DIC.
To turn this feature off, press the ON/OFF button until
OFF shows.
Auto Exit Steering Wheel (If Equipped)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the AUTO
EXIT STRG WHEEL prompt appears on the DIC
display. This feature will move the column to the
driver's exit position when the key is turned out of ON
(away from START) and the driver's door is opened.
Lights Flash at Unlock
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the LIGHTS
FLASH AT UNLOCK prompt appears. To turn this
feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON is
displayed on the DIC. If all the doors are closed, the
parking lamps will flash twice when the unlock button
on the RKE transmitter is pressed. The lamps will not
flash if the manual parking lamps or headlamps are
active. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF
button until the OFF prompt appears.
This feature will not work if any door is open.

2-92 Mirror To Curb In Reverse (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
ªCurb View Assist Mirrorº in the Index.
Driver's Names Set/Recall (If Equipped)
After the FEATURE PROGRAMMING prompt is
displayed on the 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 driver's door armrest. 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 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.
Comfort Controls and Radio System
Personalization
These features allow both drivers to personalize their own
climate control settings as well as their radio settings. For
more information, see ªClimate Control Personalizationº
and ªRadio Personalizationº in the Index.
The outside temperature is always available for display
if it has been selected for a DIC display when your
vehicle is running unless an overriding DIC message
appears. You can change the temperature from
Fahrenheit to Celsius by pressing the ENG/MET
(English/metric) button on the instrument panel. For
more information on the DIC, see ªDIC Messagesº
in the Index.

3-7 Defrosting and Defogging
Use defrost (front) on cool and humid days to keep
the windshield and side windows clear. This setting will
remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in
extremely humid or cold conditions. If you desire to
have more air on your feet, turn the control to the defog
mode. You may do this by pressing the right or left
arrow on the MODE button.
Press the up or down arrow on the fan button to control
the blower speed. You may also adjust the temperature
by turning the TEMP knob.
The recirculation mode and the A/C OFF message are
not available in the defrost mode.
Rear Window Defogger
The grid lines you see on
the rear window warm the
glass. Press this button to
turn on the rear defogger.With it, the rear window and both outside rearview
mirrors are heated. The light on the button will come
on while the system is activated.
The system will automatically shut off after 10 minutes.
If further defogging is desired, press the button again.
The system will automatically shut off after five minutes
for any cycles after the initial activation.
Note: The lines along the top of the window are for
the diversity antenna and are not intended to defog the
rear window.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Scraping the inside of your rear window could
cut and damage the heating grids. Your warranty
would not cover this damage. Don't put decals
there because you might have to scrape them off.

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Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to
pass while you're awaiting an opportunity. For one
thing, following too closely reduces your area of
vision, especially if you're following a larger
vehicle. Also, you won't have adequate space if the
vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back
a reasonable distance.

When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,
start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and
don't get too close. Time your move so you will be
increasing speed as the time comes to move into the
other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have
a ªrunning startº that more than makes up for the
distance you would lose by dropping back. And if
something happens to cause you to cancel your
pass, you need only slow down and drop back again
and wait for another opportunity.

If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait
your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to
pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle.
Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and
start your left lane change signal before moving out
of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough
ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your
inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal
and move back into the right lane. (Remember that
your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you
just passed may seem to be farther away from you
than it really is.)

Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time
on two
-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the
next vehicle.

Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
Even though the brake lamps are not flashing,
it may be slowing down or starting to turn.

If you're being passed, make it easy for the
following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps
you can ease a little to the right.

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Loss of Control
Let's review what driving experts say about what happens
when the three control systems (brakes, steering and
acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires
meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don't give up. Keep trying to steer and
constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive
drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited
to existing conditions, and by not ªoverdrivingº those
conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's
three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels
aren't rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too
much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip
and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid,
too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid
only the acceleration skid.
If your traction control system is off, then an
acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your
foot off the accelerator pedal.If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want
the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough,
your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.
With Stabilitrak

, you may see the STABILITY SYS
ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center.
See ªStability Sys Engaged Messageº in the Index.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you'll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to
slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until
your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a ªmirrored surfaceº
-- and slow
down when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti
-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.

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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules.The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same
speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too
-fast or
too
-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the
left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to
the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as
you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin
to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to
blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check
your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay
in the right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over
your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle
in your ªblindº spot.