User manual CADILLAC DEVILLE 1996

I : . DEVILLE/ DEVILLE CONCOURS I # = = -*-\ The 1996 Cadillac DeVille/DeVille Concours Owner's Manual ............................................................. This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. also explains the "SIR" system. It FeaturesandControls .................................................................. This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ..................................................... Seats and Restraint Systems YourDrivingandtheRoad 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 .............................................................. Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. This section tellsyou what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good. This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how operate your to audio system. 5-1 ............................................................ 6-1 CustomerAssistanceInformation ........................................................ 7-1 ServiceandAppearanceCare This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how service and owner publications. to get 7It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 10. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Index ................................................................................ 8-1 i We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the Emblem, GM CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem and the name DEVILLEDEVILLE CONCOURS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles firstsold in Canada, substitutethe name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor For Canadian OwnersWho C r Division whenever it appears in this manual. a French Language Manual: so Please keep this manual in your Cadillac, it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual it so the new in owner canuse it. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Prefer a Aux proprietaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fraqais chez votre concessionaireou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 2563721 1 B 0 First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved ii The PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP Cadillac Motor Car Co. Detroit. Mich. 1 THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST f JANUARY 1ND. IN THE YEAR 1915 TI COPYRIGHT, CADILIAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION iii Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage that is Cadillac. The name Cadillac is appropriately that of Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, the French military commander who founded the city of Detroit 1701. What better name for in the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit. Henry M. Leland, known as the masterprecision, of initiated his precision manufacturing techniques the at founding of Cadillac in 1902. His exacting standards prompted themotto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years "Craftsmanship A Creed Accuracy A Law." in The introductionof the first four cylinder engine 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel speeds at up to 50 mph. For attentionto quality and innovation, the Royal Automobile Club of England awarded the prestigious Dewar Trophy to Cadillac twice. . . first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability parts and again of for introducing theelectric self starter, electric lighting and ignition systemon 1912 models. Cadillac is the only American manufacturer to win this honor and the only manufacturer in the world win it twice.As to t commonplace as standardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service. V VI6 Engines 1930-1940 w 1949 Overhead Valve High Compression V8 Engine Standardization opened the eyes the industrial world of and was thecornerstone of modem assembly line production. From this achievement evolved the of reference to Cadillac as "Standard the World." In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhancedin 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment. "The Penalty of Leadership" frrst appearedin the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Caddac commitment to leadership, quality and innovation. It is widely regarded as onethe of vi frnest documents ever written. It was published following the introduction of the first production V8 engine, which was standard in all Cadillacs beginning with the 1915 model. Many Cadillac "firsts" have followed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a nationwide comprehensive service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl). The witnessed '30s production of the powerful, smooth and quiet V12 and V16 engines. The crisp, contemporary lines the 1938 of 60 Special series ushered a new era in styling. in Vld Engine During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discontinued car production the fist time for since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 engines. Two Cadillac V8 enginesand Hydra-Matic in transmissions were used each M5AI and M24 tanks. W 1931 V16 Sport Phaeton vii There are, to sure, many ways to describe the be superlative car motorpictured. "Beauty," "majesty,""brilliance" -allapply, in their fullest meaning, to this new Cadillac. And yet, from wonderful this vocabulary,have we selected "elegance" as the word that most fully characterizes the Cadillac of 1960. The car's beautiful, clean-lined stylingcertainly elegant is beyond compare. its new interior luxury provides a feeling elegance that can be sensed of nowhere else in the world of motor cars. And even its new performance smooth, quiet and effortless -might be summarized "elegance as in motion." Once you have seen and driven it for yourself, we think you will agree that the word is "elegance" -and that the is Cadillac! car CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DMSION. GENERAL MOTORS CORFORATION viii Advertisement for 1960 Sixty Special advances such as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed stainless steel roof and low profile tires. t 1957 Eldorado Brougham For .the1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary tail fin which once more set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two decades.This was closely followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille the industry's first modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine on the 1949 model. Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s. Cruise control, automatic climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured The Eldorado,introduced in 1953, was redesigned for 1967 as thefirst front wheel drive personal luxury car. V8 The 472 cu. in. engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to500 cu. in. for all 1970 through 1976 Eldorados. The Track Master computerized skid control braking system option debuted on 1970 Eldorados. and A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint system (air bag) was available on all 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and standard on new international the in size 1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated the first on-board microprocessor. ix The electronicsand computerization which were '70s came of age in the pioneered by Cadillac in the '80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On-Board Diagnostics in 1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on 1986 models and Traction Control in the fall 1989. of was to The 1992 Seville STS the first car ever win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car Driver; Carof the Year, & Automobile Magazine. j bi c The year 1993 saw the introduction the Northstar of of 32 system. The state the art system includes the valve, dual overhead camshaft, Northstar liter V8 engine, 4.6 4T80-E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, anti-lock brakes and traction control. For more than nine decades Cadillac has a leader in been quality and technical innovation.Now more than ever, Cadillac is "Creating a Higher Standard." X How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner's manual from beginning If to end when they first receive their new vehicle. you do this, it will help you learn about the features and manual,you'll find that controls for your vehicle. In this pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. I A CAUTION: These mean'thereis something thatcould hurt you or other peonle. Index A good place to look for what you need Index in is the the back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list of all that's in the manual, and the page number where you'll find it. In the caution area,we tell you whatthe hazard is. Then . we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions.you don't, you or If others could behurt. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do this," or "Don't let this happen." Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number safety cautions in this of book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to you about tell if things that could hurt you you were toignore the warning. xi Vehicle Damage Warnings Also; in this book you will find these notices: I m NOTICE: I These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. - In the notice area, tell you about something can we. that damage your vehicle.Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, andit could be costly. Buttellwill the notice you what help to to avoid do the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in dBerent colors or different in words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the samewords, CAUTION or NOTICE. I I xii Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY A & These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: COOLANT TEMP DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS @ I-1 FUSE BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM * P =r. LIGHTER HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW A $0 VENTILATING FAN ( BRAKE (a) (@) HORN h COOLANT ,1, 11 FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a c> w, SPEAKER FUEL B xiii ANTI-LocK BRAKES NOTES xiv - ,A *- 4 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about the seats your in You Cadillac and how to use your safety belts properly. not can also learn about some things you should do with air bags and safety belts. Power Seats Seats and Seat Controls This section tells about the power seats how to you -adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, memory seats, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. The power seat controls move and adjust the angle of the seat and they are located on the front doors. 1-1 Power Lumbar Control (Concours Only) The LUMBAR control is located on the outboard side of each front seat. It provides additional support your to lower back and it works independently the other seat of controls. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position. Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment. i 0 Moving the frontSEAT ADJUSTER control to the of left or right tilts the front portion the seat cushion up or down. Moving the rear SEAT ADJUSTER control to the left or right tilts the rear portion seat cushion of the up or down. To reshape the lower seatback, move the LUMBAR switch forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support. Move theLUMBAR switch side to side to raiseor lower the support mechanism to suit your preference. Keep in mind thatas your seating position changes, as it so may during long trips, should the positionof your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. 0 Moving the center control or DN moves the UP entire seatup or down. Move the center control FWD or BACK to move the entire seat forward rearward. or 0 13 Memory Seat (Option) Adjust the driver's seat to a comfortable position and then press theSET button. Within five seconds, press the MEMORY button "1." A second seating position may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing the MEMORY button"2" ............. instead of button 1. until seat movement is complete. Releasing the MEMORY button will stop seat adjustment. ,x,__" _.,,,.. (_u ..._.,, l,,.l.l." ...... 1.1.*.1.1..-."1..."-"..1... I The EXIT button can be programmed allow easy exit to the for up to two drivers. Adjust seat to a comfortable SET "exit" position and press the button followedby the EXIT button. Within five seconds, press the MEMORY button 1. A second exit position may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing the MEMORY button 2 instead of button 1. Be aware that the exit recall does not remember any recline positions. While your vehicle is in PARK briefly press the (P), EXIT button followedby the MEMORY 1 or 2 button to recall your programmed exit position. exit position The may alsobe recalled if the vehicleis not in PARK (P) by briefly pressing theEXIT button and then pressing and holding either the MEMORY 1 or 2 button until seat movement is complete. Releasing the MEMORY button will stop seat adjustment. Note that each time a MEMORY button is pressed a single beep will sound through the radio. If your vehicleis in PARK (P), you can recall a seating position by briefly pressing MEMORY button 1 or 2. This will adjust the seat to where you have previously programmed it. If you have accidently pressed one the of memory recall buttons and want to stop seat movement, This press oneof the manual seat control buttons. cancels a memory seat recall. You can also recall a seat positionyour vehicle is not if in PARK (P). Press and hold either MEMORY button if Automatic seat movement will occur the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to enter the vehicle. The number on the back of the transmitter corresponds to the MEMORY or 2 seat position. 1 After the unlock button is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the key is placed the ignition and in turned on, the seat will automatically adjust to the appropriate MEMORY position. 1-3 Heated Front Seat (Option) The controlis located on the outboard sideof each front seat. Move the SEAT HEAT control to eitherLO or HI Reclining Front Seatbacks If you have the power recliner option, press the RECLINER control forwardor rearward to adjust the To manually recline the seat, lift the lever on the outer seatback. side of the front cushion and adjust the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. Pull up on the leverand the seat will return to its full upright position. 1-5