Cadillac 1999 Seville - User Manual

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The 1999 Cadillac Seville Owner’s Manual
1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR” system.
2-1 Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1 Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5-1 Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
6-1 Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
7-1 Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 7
-10.
8-1 Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Seats and Seat Controls

Details on adjusting power seats, lumbar support, and headrests.

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone

Instructions on proper safety belt usage and what not to do.

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems

Explanation of front and side impact air bag systems.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Information on master and valet keys, transponder technology, and key care.

Door Locks

How to lock/unlock doors manually, centrally, and with power locks.

Instrument Panel Cluster

Overview of gauges and indicators for vehicle operation.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Explanation of various dashboard warning lights and their meanings.

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Comfort Controls

How to operate the dual-zone climate control system.

Audio Systems

Operating the radio, cassette, and CD player functions.

Using RDS Mode

Features of Radio Data Systems (RDS) for station information.

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player

Maintenance and cleaning instructions for the cassette player.

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving

Techniques for safe driving and anticipating hazards.

Drunken Driving

Information on alcohol's effects on driving ability and BAC.

Control of a Vehicle

Understanding how brakes, steering, and accelerator systems work.

Winter Driving

Advice for driving in snow, ice, and blizzard conditions.

Section 5 Problems on the Road

Jump Starting

Safe procedures for jump-starting a vehicle's battery.

Engine Overheating

What to do if the engine overheats and related warning messages.

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step guide on how to change a flat tire.

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Recommended fuel types, octane ratings, and additives.

Engine Oil

Checking, adding, and changing engine oil, including the Oil Life Indicator.

Tires

Tire maintenance, inspection, rotation, and quality grading.

Appearance Care

Tips for cleaning and maintaining the vehicle's interior and exterior.

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to resolve concerns with dealerships and Cadillac.

Roadside Service

Information on Cadillac's roadside assistance services.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA.

Section 8 Index

Cadillac 1999 Seville Specifications