Cadillac 1998 DeVille - Digital Cluster

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Digital Cluster (DeVille and DeVille d'Elegance Only)

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INST

0.3

MPG

UlOO

GAL

PREMIUM

UNLEADED

FUEL

ONLY

United States version

shown,

Canadian similar

2-64

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Index12
Safety Warnings and Symbols12
Vehicle Damage Warnings13
Vehicle Symbols14
Seats and Restraint Systems16
Seats and Seat Controls17
Power Seats17
Power Lumbar Control18
Memory Seat and Mirrors18
Heated Front Seat19
Reclining Front Seatbacks19
Head Restraints20
Safety Belt21
Why Safety Belts Work22
Questions about Safety Belts - and the Answers25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly26
Adults26
Driver Position26
Lap-Shoulder Belt26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster28
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy35
Right Front Passenger Position36
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems36
How the Air Bag Systems Work39
What Are the Air Bags?39
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?41
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?41
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?41
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates?42
Center Passenger Position44
Servicing Your Air-Bag Equipped Vehicle44
Lap-Belt44
Rear Seat Passengers46
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions46
Children49
Smaller Children and Babies49
Child Restraints52
Where to Put the Restraint56
Top Strap57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position62
Larger Children65
Safety Belt Extender68
Checking Your Restraint Systems68
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash68
Features and Controls72
Keys73
Door Locks75
Central Door Unlocking System76
Power Door Locks76
Automatic Door Locks76
Programmable Automatic Door Locks76
Rear Door Security Locks77
Anti-Lockout Feature77
Leaving Your Vehicle78
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System78
Operation79
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle79
Battery Replacement80
Trunk81
Trunk Lock Release82
Trunk Storage System82
To Install the Storage System83
Trunk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Feature84
Theft85
Key in the Ignition85
Parking at Night85
Parking Lots85
Theft-Deterrent System86
Testing the Alarm87
Valet Lockout Button87
Pass-Key II88
New Vehicle "Break-In"89
Ignition Positions89
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)90
Starting Your Engine91
Engine Coolant Heater92
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater93
Automatic Transaxle Operation94
Parking Brake97
Shifting into Park99
Steering Column Shift Lever99
Console Shift Lever100
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running101
Torque Lock101
Shifting out of Park102
Parking over Things that Burn102
Engine Exhaust103
Running Your Engine While You're Parked103
Power Windows104
Tilt Wheel105
Horn105
Express-Down Window105
Rear Window Lockout105
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever106
Turn and Lane Change Signals106
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer106
Flash-To-Pass107
Windshield Wipers107
Rainsense Wipers108
Windshield Washer109
Cruise Control110
Setting Cruise Control111
Resuming a Set Speed111
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control112
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control112
Using Cruise Control on Hills112
Erasing Speed Memory112
Exterior Lamps113
Wiper Activated Headlampss113
Lamps on Reminder114
Daytime Running Lamps114
Fog Lamps115
Cornering Lamps115
Twilight Sentinel115
Light Sensor116
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver117
Interior Lamps117
Courtesy Lamps117
Illuminated Entry117
Parade Dimming118
Reading Lamps118
Map Lamps118
Mirrors119
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver119
Storage Mode Personalization119
Electrochromatic Day/Night Rearview Mirror119
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass120
Mirror Operation120
Time Delay120
Compass Operation121
Compass Variance122
Power Remote Control Mirror123
Driver's Outside Auto-Diming Rearview Mirror123
Compass Calibration123
Curb View Assist Mirror124
Convex Outside Mirror124
Storage Compartments125
Glove Box125
Map Pocket125
Center Console Storage Area125
Rear Storage Armrest126
Convenience Net126
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter126
Sun Visors127
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror127
Illuminated Rear Seat Visor Vanity Mirror127
Onstar System128
Assist Handles128
Umbrella Holder128
Floor Mats128
Astroroof129
Universal Transmitter130
Programming the Transmitter130
Operating the Transmitter131
Training a Garage Door Opener with "Rolling Codes"132
Erasing Channels132
Accessories132
Instrument Panel133
Digital Cluster135
Analog Cluster136
Speedometer and Odometer137
Trip Odometer137
English/Metric Display137
Vehicle Speed Limiter137
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators138
Tachometer138
Engine Speed Limiter138
Safety Belt Reminder Light139
Air Bag Readiness Light139
Charging System Indicator Light140
Brake System Warning Light140
Parking Brake Indicator Light141
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light142
Traction Control System Warning Light143
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light143
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge144
Malfunction Indicator Lamp144
If the Light Is Flashing145
If the Light Is on Steady146
Oil Pressure Light147
Fuel Gage148
Fuel Data Panel149
Driver Information Center (DIC)150
Digital Control Buttons150
Analog Control Buttons152
Info Reset152
Mpg Avg152
Gal Fuel Used152
DIC Messages153
Timer153
Apply Brake to Shift153
Battery Not Charging153
Battery Voltage High154
Battery Voltage Low154
Brake Vacuum Problem154
Change Trans Fluid154
Check Coolant Level155
Check Fuel Gauge155
Check Gas Cap155
Check Oil Level155
Engine Hot - A/C off156
Engine Misfire, Ease off Gas Pedal156
Engine Power Reduced156
Fuel Level Low156
Low-Refrig A/C off157
Monitored Systems OK157
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine157
Options Not Set157
Service Air Bag158
Service Brake Fluid Switch158
Service Charging System158
Service Fuel System158
Stability Engaged159
SERV Stability Sys159
Starting Disabled, Remove Key159
Theft System Problem, Car May Not Restart159
Traction Engaged160
Traction Ready160
Traction Suspended160
Trans Fluid Reset160
Programmable, Memory and Personalization Features161
Door Lock in Gear162
Door Unlock in Park162
Driver Unlock in Park162
Doors Unlock Key off162
Lock/Unlock Confirmation163
Remote Recall Memory164
Curb View Mirror164
Home and Away Feature165
Climate Control Personalization165
Radio Personalization166
Continual Variable - Road Sensing Suspension166
Oil Life Indicator167
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems168
Comfort Controls169
Digital Cluster Climate Control Panel169
Fan Button169
Driver's Side Temperature Button170
Passenger's Side Temperature Knob170
Outside Temperature Display170
Mode Controls170
Manual Operation172
Recirculation172
Fan Speeds172
Defrost172
Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel173
Driver's Side Temperature Knob173
Mode Button174
Automatic Operation174
Electronic Solar Sensor176
Air Conditioning177
Heating177
Ventilation System178
Defogging and Defrosting179
Rear Window Defogger179
Ventilation Tips179
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls180
Audio Systems181
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player181
Setting the Clock181
Playing the Radio181
Finding a Station182
Setting the Tone183
Adjusting the Speakers183
Playing a Cassette Tape183
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player185
Playing a Compact Disc188
Using RDS Mode191
Pushbuttons193
Radio Data Systems Program Type Selections198
Trunk Mounted CD Changer199
CD Adapter Kits203
Theft-Deterrent Feature204
Audio Steering Wheel Controls204
Understanding Radio Reception205
Am205
FM Stereo205
Tips about Your Audio System205
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player206
Care of Your Compact Discs207
Care of Your Compact Disc Player208
Power Antenna Mast Care208
Your Driving and the Road212
Defensive Driving213
Drunken Driving214
Control of a Vehicle217
Braking217
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)218
Traction Control System220
Using Anti-Lock220
Braking in Emergencies221
Power Steering221
Magnasteer221
Steering Tips221
Steering in Emergencies222
Off-Road Recovery223
Passing224
Loss of Control225
Skidding225
Driving at Night226
Night Vision227
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads228
Hydroplaning230
Driving through Deep Standing Water230
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips230
City Driving231
Freeway Driving232
Before Leaving on a Long Trip233
Highway Hypnosis234
Hill and Mountain Roads234
Winter Driving236
Driving on Snow or Ice237
If You're Caught in a Blizzard238
Loading Your Vehicle240
Towing a Trailer242
Electronic Level Control242
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer243
Weight of the Trailer244
Weight of the Trailer Tongue245
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires245
Hitches246
Safety Chains246
Trailer Brakes246
Trailer Wiring Harness247
Driving with a Trailer247
Backing up248
Making Turns248
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer248
Driving on Grades248
Parking on Hills249
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill249
Maintenance When Trailer Towing249
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing249
Problems on the Road250
Hazard Warning Flashers251
Other Warning Devices252
Jump Starting252
Towing Your Vehicle257
Front Towing260
Rear Towing262
Engine Overheating264
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode264
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine265
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine266
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank269
If a Tire Goes Flat273
Changing a Flat Tire273
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools274
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools281
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools282
Compact Spare Tire283
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow284
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out285
Service and Appearance Care288
Fuel290
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle290
Fuels in Foreign Countries292
Filling Your Tank292
Filling a Portable Fuel Container295
Checking Things under the Hood295
Hood Release296
Underhood Lamp298
Engine Oil298
Checking Engine Oil299
When to Add Engine Oil299
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use300
Engine Oil Additives301
When to Change Engine Oil301
Air Cleaner302
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator302
What to Do with Used Oil302
Automatic Transaxle Fluid305
How to Check306
How to Add Fluid307
How to Reset Transaxle Fluid308
Change Indicator308
Engine Coolant309
What to Use310
Checking Coolant311
Surge Tank Pressure Cap312
Adding Coolant312
Thermostat312
Power Steering Fluid313
When to Check Power Steering Fluid313
How to Check Power Steering Fluid313
Windshield Washer Fluid313
Adding Washer Fluid314
Brakes315
Brake Fluid315
What to Add316
Brake Wear317
Brake Pedal Travel317
Brake Adjustment317
Replacing Brake System Parts318
Battery318
Vehicle Storage318
Bulb Replacement319
Halogen Bulbs319
Headlamps319
Front Turn Signal Lamps321
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp322
Rear Turn Signal Lamps and Taillamps323
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement325
Headlamp Aiming325
Tires328
Inflation - Tire Pressure328
Tire Inspection and Rotation330
Buying New Tires331
When It's Time for New Tires331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance333
Treadwear333
Traction - AA, A, B, C333
Temperature - A, B, C333
Wheel Replacement334
Tire Chains335
Used Replacement Wheels335
Appearance Care336
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle336
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric337
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems337
Cleaning Vinyl337
Cleaning Leather338
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel338
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components338
Cleaning Wood Panels338
Cleaning Glass Surfaces339
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades339
Weatherstrips339
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle339
Finish Care340
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels341
Cleaning Tires341
Sheet Metal Damage341
Finish Damage342
Underbody Maintenance342
Chemical Paint Spotting342
Appearance Care Materials Chart343
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)344
Engine Identification344
Service Parts Identification Label344
Electrical System344
Headlamp Wiring345
Windshield Wiper Fuses345
Power Windows and Other Power Options345
Maxifuses/Relay Center345
Fuses and Circuit Breakers347
Engine Compartment Fuse Block348
Rear Compartment Fuse Block351
Air Conditioning Refrigerants354
Normal Maintenance354
Replacement Parts354
Customer Assistance Information356
Customer Satisfaction Procedure357
Roadside Service360
Roadside Service Availability362
Reaching Roadside Service362
Roadside Service for the Heating or Speech Impaired362
Transportation Options364
Shuttle Service364
Courtesy Vehicle364
Miscellaneous Service364
Owner Responsibilities365
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispoute Resolution Program366
Reporting Safety Defects367
Station Checkpoints385

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