User manual CADILLAC DEVILLE 1994

1994 OWNER'S LITERATURE PENALTY O F LEADERSHIP (Cadllac Motor C a r Co. Detroit. Mich.) COPYRIOWT,CADtLLAC MOTOR CARDIVISION THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST 7 JANUARY 2ND. IN THE YEAR 1915 `he rich Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac in 1902. His exacting standards prompted the motto by which Cadillac has beenguided over the years - "Craftsmanship Club of England awarded the prestigious -1 first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting and ignition system. Cadillac is the only American manufacturer to winthis honor and the to Cadillac twice k A Creed -Accuracy A Law." The introduction of the first four cylinder engine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph. For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal Automobile 4 only manufacturer in the world to win it twice. As commonplace as stan- dardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service. Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the corner-stone of modern production. From t evolved the reference to Cadillac as "Standard of the World:' In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed equipment. "The Penalty of Leadership" first appeared in the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac commitment to leadership, quality, and innovation. It is widely regarded as one of the finest documents ever written and was published following the introduction of the first production V8 engine. The V8 was standard in all 1915 model Cadillacs. Many Cadillac "firsts" have followed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a nation-wide comprehensive bodies as standard 45 O V-16 Engine service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl). The '30s witnessed production of the smoothand quiet V12 and JV 16 engines., The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling. During World War 1 , shortly 1 after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 engines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each tank. -\ 1 For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the e decades. This stainless steel roof and low profile tires. which set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and the modern overhead valve, 1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for high compression V8 engine. Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the all 1970 Eldorados. An Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was available for '50s and '60s. Cruise control, automatic climate control, t i l t a n d telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years.In1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new international size1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on-board microprocessor. 1. -\ A 1993Cadillac Allantit in stock technical configuration, was selected as the pace car forthe 76th Indianapolis 500. The demanding pace car I performance and handling requirements were met because of such advances as the Northstar system. The system includes the 32 valve, dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4T80 E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension,.speed sensitive steering, antilock brakes and traction control. For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape This rich tradition continues into the '90s as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The 1992 Seville STS was the first car ever to win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car & Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. .. . 1 .. .. . . . This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Introduction - How to Use this Manual .......................... This section tellsyou how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicledamage warnings and symbols. Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems This section telk you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR' system. .......................... Section 2 - Features and Controls 66 This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac. Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .............................. I ................ 150 176 1 This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operateyour sound system. Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road ......................... I Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road 214 This section tells YQU what to doif you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc. Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care Here themanual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good. ............................. I ....................... 248 1 For more information on "Reporting Safety Defects", see Owner Assistance, Page 5. Second Edition THE 1994 SEDAN DEVILLE LITERATURE - Please keepthis literature in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you'reon the road.If you sell the vehicle, please leave this book in it so the new owner can use it. FOR C m m W OWNERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE 2MANUAL: Aux propri6taires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franpis chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. This literature includes the latestinformation at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehiclesfirst sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor Car of Division whenever itappears in this literature. GENERAL MOTORS,GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. ~~~ 0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1993. All Rights Reserved. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Many people read their owner's manu; 31 from beginning to endwhen they first receive their new vehicle. This help youiearn :bout the features will and controls for your vehicle. In this manual; find that pictures and you'll words work together to explain things quickly. - INDEX A good place tolook for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It's an alphabetical of all that's in the manual, and the list page number where you'll find it. SAFETY W M Z N G S AND SYMBOLS You will find a numberof safety cautions in this book.We use gray and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt if you you were to ignore the warning. A CAUTION: These mean there something thatcould hurt you or other is people. In the gray caution area, tell vou what the hazardis. Then we tell you we what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don't, you or others could be hurt. You will also find a red circle with a slash through in this book. This it safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do this," "Don't let this happen." or Khicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean thereis something that could damage vehicle. your In thenotice area, we tell you about something that damage your can vehicle. Manytimes, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. yellow for You'll also seewarning labels on your vehicle. They use cautions, blue for notices and thewords CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols These aresome of the symbols you will find on your vehicle.For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: - A CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY I PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING I CAUSTIC BAlTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS I 8 AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES DOOR LOCK UNLOCK SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAlTERY These symbols are important foryou and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: I II FASTEN SEATBELTS POWER WINDOW AIR BAG I 3 These symbols have to do with your lights: I MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH 1 TURN SIGNALS PARKING LIGHTS A HAZARD WARNING FLASHER #O I LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls: 0 4W0b I I WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER I WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER I VENTILATING FAN I HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I CHARGING m BRAKE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE RADIATOR COOLANT I FUEL 11 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTILOCK BRAKE Here aresome other symbols you maysee: F L FUSE I RADIO SELECTOR RADIO VOLUME AIR CONDITIONING I 1 I r1 TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE 1 LIGHTER P =I I SPEAKER E 5 SEATS AND RESTRUNT SYSTEMS Here you'll find information about the seats in your Cadillac, your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint ("air bag") system and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about somethings you should not do with safety belts. - SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them, and also -about reclining front seatbacks, heated seats, and head restraints. Power Seat Control The power seat control switches are located on each of the front doors. The power control switch movesthe seatforward and backward, up and down, and adjusts the angle of the seat. 6 Seat Adjuster Pressing the front switch tilts the front portion of the seat cushion either up or down. Pressing the rear switch tilts the rear portion of the seat cushion up or m II down. Moving the center switch side to side moves the whole seat up or down. Move the center switch forward or back to move the whole seat forward or rearward. Front Seatback Recliner To recline the seatback, lift the lever on the outerside of the front seat and move the position the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will move to thefull upright position. 7