Cadillac 1996 DeVille

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The

PENALTY

LEADERSHIP

Cadillac

Motor

Car

Co.

Detroit.

Mich.

THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING

POST

JANUARY 1ND.

THE

YEAR

1915

CADILIAC

MOTOR

CAR

DIVISION

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual3
How to Use this Manual12
Safety Warnings and Symbols12
Vehicle Damage Warnings13
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems16
Power Seats16
Seats and Seat Controls16
Reclining Front Seatbacks20
Head Restraints22
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone22
Why Safety Belts Work23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly27
Driver Position27
Lap-Shoulder Belt27
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System35
How the Air Bag System Works37
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy42
Right Front Passenger Position42
Center Passenger Position43
Rear Seat Passengers44
Smaller Children and Babies48
Child Restraints50
Where to Put the Restraint50
Top Strap51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position56
Larger Children59
Safety Belt Extender62
Checking Your Restraint Systems62
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash62
Section 2 Features and Controls64
Door Locks66
Central Door Unlocking System66
Power Door Locks67
Programmable Automatic Door Locks67
Rear Door Security Locks68
Anti-Lockout Feature69
Leaving Your Vehicle69
Keyless Entry System69
Operation70
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle71
Battery Replacement71
Trunk Lock Release73
Security Override73
Parking Lots74
Testing the Alarm76
Ignition Positions78
Retained Accessory Power79
Starting Your Engine79
Automatic Transaxle Operation82
Parking Brake86
Shifting into PARK (P)87
Steering Column Shift Lever88
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running89
Torque Lock89
Shifting out of PARK (P)90
Parking over Things that Burn90
Engine Exhaust91
Running Your Engine While You're Parked91
Power Windows92
Tilt Wheel94
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever94
Headlamp High/Low-Beam95
Flash-To-Pass95
Windshield Washer98
Cruise Control99
Twilight Sentinel105
Interior Lamps106
Map Lamps107
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver108
Convex Outside Mirror114
Storage Compartments115
Convenience Net116
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter116
Sun Visors117
Cellular Telephone (Option)118
Assist Handles118
Floor Mats118
Universal Transmitter (Option)120
Programming the Transmitter120
Operating the Transmitter122
Erasing Channels122
The Instrument Panel: Your Information System123
Speedometer and Odometer126
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators126
Safety Belt Reminder Light127
Airbag Readiness Light127
Brake System Warning Light128
Park Brake129
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light130
Engine Temperature Warning Light131
Oil Pressure Light134
Driver Information Center (DIC)137
Driver Information Center Messages139
Traction Active145
Trip Computer145
Oil Life Indicator146
Electronic Level Control146
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems148
Electronic Solar Sensor152
Air Conditioning152
Ventilation System153
Defogging and Defrosting155
Audio Systems157
Setting the Clock157
Theft-Deterrent Feature176
Understanding Radio Reception177
Tips about Your Audio System177
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player178
Care of Your Compact Discs178
Power Antenna Mast Care179
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road182
Defensive Driving182
Drunken Driving183
Control of a Vehicle186
Anti-Lock Brakes187
Traction Control System189
Traction Control190
Braking in Emergencies191
Power Steering191
Steering Tips191
Steering in Emergencies192
Off-Road Recovery193
Loss of Control195
Driving at Night196
Night Vision197
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads198
Driving through Deep Standing Water200
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips200
City Driving201
Freeway Driving202
Before Leaving on a Long Trip203
Highway Hypnosis204
Hill and Mountain Roads204
Winter Driving206
Driving on Snow or Ice207
If You're Caught in a Blizzard208
Loading Your Vehicle210
Towing a Trailer212
Weight of the Trailer Tongue214
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires215
Safety Chains216
Trailer Brakes216
Driving with a Trailer217
Following Distance218
Driving on Grades219
Parking on Hills220
When You Are-Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill220
Maintenance When Trailer Towing221
Section 5 Problems on the Road224
Hazard Warning Flashers224
Other Warning Devices226
Jump Starting226
Towing Your Vehicle231
Front Towing234
Rear Towing236
Engine Overheating238
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode238
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine239
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine240
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank243
If a Tire Goes Flat248
Changing a Flat Tire248
Removing the Spare Tire249
Removing the Wheel Cover251
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire252
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools256
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools257
Compact Spare Tire258
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow259
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care262
Doing Your Own Service Work262
Filling Your Tank265
Checking Things under the Hood267
Hood Release268
Engine Oil270
Checking Engine Oil271
What Kind of Oil to Use272
Engine Oil Additives273
When to Change Engine Oil274
What to Do with Used Oil274
Air Cleaner275
Automatic Transaxle Fluid278
When to Check and Change278
How to Check278
How to Add Fluid280
Engine Coolant281
Checking Coolant283
Surge Tank Pressure Cap284
When to Check Power Steering Fluid285
How to Check Power Steering Fluid285
Windshield Washer Fluid285
Adding Washer Fluid286
Brake Fluid287
Brake Wear288
Brake Pedal Travel289
Brake Adjustment289
Replacing Brake System Parts289
Bulb Replacement290
Halogen Bulbs290
Cornering Lamp292
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp293
Wiper Blade Replacement296
Tire Inspection and Rotation298
Buying New Tires300
Uniform Tire Quality Grading301
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance302
Wheel Replacement303
Tire Chains304
Appearance Care305
Cleaning the Inside of Your Cadillac305
Cleaning Vinyl307
Care of Safety Belts309
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades309
Cleaning the Outside of Your Cadillac310
Washing Your Vehicle310
Finish Care310
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels311
Sheet Metal Damage311
Finish Damage312
Underbody Maintenance312
Chemical Paint Spotting312
Appearance Care Materials Chart313
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)314
Engine Identification314
Service Parts Identification Label314
Electrical System315
Add-On Electrical Equipment315
Headlamp Wiring315
Fuses and Circuit Breakers316
Replacement Bulbs323
Capacities and Specifications324
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts326
Air Conditioning Refrigerants326
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information328
Customer Satisfaction Procedure328
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users330
Roadside Service331
Cadillac Owner Privileges331
Roadside Service Availability332
Reaching Roadside Service332
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired333
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation334
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government337
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government337
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors338
Service and Owner Publications338
Service Bulletins339
Owner Publications339
Section 8 Index342

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