User manual CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995

D EVILLE 1995 OWNER'S LITERATURE REPRODUCTION 3547065 LTY F .... (Cadhc Motor C a r Co. Detroit, Mi&.) THIS TEXT APPEARED AS A N ADYERTISEMENTIN THE SAWRDAY EVENING POST f JANUARY 2NO. IN THEYEAR 1915 1COPYRIGHT,CADILUC MOTORCAR OlVlSlON A...,:..... . .. ... . . . ... .. . ... . ... ................................ __.,.. . . . .......................... . , . . Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac first in 1908 for achieving in 1902. His exacting standards prompted the motto by which Cadillac .' perfect interchangeability of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the electric self starter, electric /' has been guided over the years - "Craftsmanship lightingandignition system. Cadillac is the only American manufacturer A Creed -Accuracy A Law:' The introduction of the first four cylinder engine in 1 tothis win honor the and world to win 1905 led theindustryand only manufacturer the in enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph. For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal Automobile it twice. As commonplace as stan- dardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service. B .: , 45 ' V-16 Engine servtccpolicy.security tc. plate glass. offer dose2 bocilec a: standard chrome platlng and the first car to equipment. "The Penaiti. ol Leadershly' first appearec; in thr January 2 , 1915 1ssuc of The Saturday Evening Post aa an expression of the Cadillac commitment to ieadershlp quality, and mnovatlon It is wldelp regarded as one of the finest. documents ever written and was published following the introduction of the first production be designed by a stylist ( 1927 LaSalie/Harley E a r l ) . T h e '30s witnessed production of the smooth and quiet VI;! and The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938 6C Specialseriesushered in a new era in styling. During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct V8 engine. The V8 was stanMany Cadillac "firsts" have 01- dard in all 1915 model Cadillacs. lowed over the years. including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a nation-wide comprehensive light tanks, combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 engines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each tank. -7 For the 1948 model, Cadillac ..... stainless steel roof and low profile tires. which set the rrend in automotive styling for nearly two decades. This was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVilIe and the modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine. Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the 19.53,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 a n d 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970 Eldorados. '50s and '60s. Cruise control, automatic climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted inthese years. In1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed An Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was available for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new international size 1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on-board microprocessor. A 1993 Cadillac Allanti m stock technical configuration; was selected a: the pace car for the 76th Indianap-. oii:? 5011. The demandlnE pact: car. pertormancr and handling require-. rncnts were met because of' such advances as the Northstar sysrem. T h e system Includes the 32 ITal\re. This rich tradition continues into the '90s as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer t o bc awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality A\vard. The 1992 SeviIle STS was the first car ever to win all threemajor automotive awards: Car o f the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car & Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter Vti engine, 4THO E clectronicall,: controlled automatic transask, road sensing suspension. speed s e w sitiirc steering, antilock brakes a n d traction control. For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape L .:. --- . ... . This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. iii Introduction - How to Use this Manual .......................... This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your seats andsafety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR" system. Section 2 - Features and Controls 1 ......................... 1-1 I ..............................2-1 1 This section explains how to startand operate your Cadillac. Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . . .. . . . a e 3-1 1 This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audiosystem. Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road .......................... 4-1 1 Here you'll find heipful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road .............................. 5-1 1 I This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc. Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care........................ 6-1 Here the manualtells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good. For more information on "Reporting Safety Defects", see Owner Assistance, Page 4. First Edition i Please keep this manual in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road.If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. FOR CAiV'UN OWNERS WHO PREFERA FWNCH LANGUAGE MANUAL: Aux propriktaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. This manual includes the latest informationat the time it was printed. Wt reserve the right to make changes in the product after thattime without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitutethe name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this literature. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarks General Motors of Corporation. 0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Many people read theirowner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual: you'll find that pictures and words work together toexplain things quickly. INDEX A good place to look for whatyou need is the Index in back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list of all that's in the manual, and the page number whereyou'll find it. SAFETY WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the wordCAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. A CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the gray caution area,we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don't, you or otherscould be hurt. 111 ... You will also find a circle a slash throughit in this book. This safety with symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do this," or "Don'tlet this happen." Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean thereis something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area,we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, 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 i n different words. You`ll also set. warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, bluc for notices and the \vc~-ds CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: A CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY m I PROTECT EYES 8 V SHlflDlNG n BATTERY AClO I 8 AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These svmbols arc important for you and your passengers wheneveryour vehicle is driven: L I DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS a POWER AIR BAG WNDOW V These symbols have to do with your lights: D 'I MASTER LIGHTING qI TURN SIGNALS PARKINGLAMPS LAMPS OR HIGH BEAM I A HAZARD WARNING FLASHER WINDSHIELD WIPER 81WASHER WINDSHIELD WASHER I FOG LAMPS 50 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER These symbols are on some of your controls: REAR WINDOW I VENTIUTING FAN I HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER Vi These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: I- I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT I FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are some other symbols you may see: 1) -1 FUSE RADIO SELECTOR I RADIO VOLUME CONDITIONING AIR 1I L TRUNK RELEASE LIGHTER I SPEAKER vi i NOTES r: Vlll ... I 3 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Hers you'll find information about the seats i n your Cadillac and how to use v;ur safety belts properly. You can also Icarn about some things you shohd w t do with air bags and safcty belts. SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS Power Seat Controls The power seat control switches are located on the front doors. The power control switches move the seat fonvardand backward, up and down, and adjust the angle of the seat. 1-1