Cadillac 1973 - Page 7

• If the system is activated, it may be shut
down only by unlocking the ignition switch
and turning it to RUN position. Selecting
"ARM PREVENT" does not de-activate the
system. The system shuts down automatically
after three to seven minutes, but remains
armed and will re-activate as noted under
System Operation.
Luggage compartment
The lid on the luggage compartment is counter-
balanced for easy opening and has a key-lock
release.
To open the lid:
• Rotate the Cadillac crest covering the lock
cylinder counterclockwise until it latches.
• Insert the oval head key.
• Turn the key in a clockwise direction to re-
lease the lid_
An interior light illuminates the luggage com-
partment when the lid is raised. To close and lock
the trunk lid:
• Remove the key which allows the crest to
sprine back to its normal, closed position.
REMOTE CONTROL TRUNK RELEASE
• Pull the lid down to a position six or eight
inches from closing.
• Push the lid down firmly_
Remote control trunk lock
The remote control trunk lock (on cars so
equipped) permits unlocking and raising the trunk
lid from inside the car.
• To open trunk, press release button located
inside glove box door opening at upper left.
An amber "TRUNK" warning light on the
right side of the instrument cluster glows
with the trunk open and ignition in RU
position. Raise trunk lid fully before latching
in order to activate the pull·down and latch
mechanism. The trunk lid also unlocks in the
conventional manner using the oval head key.
• To close trunk, lower lid and push it down
until latched - DO NOT SLAM_ The pull-
down and latch mechanism pulls the lid fully
down.
• Keep glove compartment locked when leaving
car unattended to prevent unwanted entry
into the trunk.
An automatic trunk lid release without the
pull-down feature and warning light, is available as
a dealer-installed accessory.
Folding seat-back latches
Two·door styles are equipped with mechanisms
that latch the front seat-backs in the upright posi-
tion. A latch release located on each front seat·
back permits unlatching in order to fold the seat
back forward, Keep seat belts and buckles clear of
mechanism when tilting folding seats forward or
backward, to prevent damage to these belt f5l
restraints. ~